Late 60's I was going out with this guy called John Lewis, who later changed his name to Jona Lewie. He was at that time in a band called Brett Marvin and The Thunderbolts. We had been to a gig in Manchester and were on the train back to London after the gig. It was a corridor train, remember them? We were sitting in a carriage on our own and could hear someone playing a guitar and singing so we went to investigate. It was John Martyn and an American friend. John was just starting out at that time ... playing at folk clubs etc., We stayed with them for the duration and got invited back to Johns pad afterwards which was in a Mews in W. London. We stayed there till the early hours .. playing and singing. That was a night to remember. Jona Lewie is still a friend of mine, we've been friends for 53 years ... OMG ... that makes me feel old !!!

@justMe-rd4sw

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, magical times✌

@wrathofme03

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's a great story

@leopolitan1914

4 жыл бұрын

These are the kind of things that happen to cool mums.

@coolmum47

4 жыл бұрын

@@justMe-rd4sw You are so right x

@coolmum47

4 жыл бұрын

@@wrathofme03 I have a few others like the time I was playing pinball on my own and this guy came along and said ... 'mind if I join in'? I said ... 'yeah, that's ok' then realised it was Lemmy !

42 years later and this is still better than pop music or any charts bullshit you hear today

His voice was so unique you sometimes forget just how good he was on guitar.

fantastic. My life has been better for having John Martyn's music in it

@paulclark6584

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@vvoodee

4 жыл бұрын

It's been over ten years without him now, but he was born to fly of course

@leesaunders1930

4 жыл бұрын

one day without listening to him and it wouldn't be lol

@Lanark83

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too.....gets me everytime.

@jbojoify

3 жыл бұрын

same!

Don't get me wrong. The studio version is good, but this one is mindblowing. So good!

John Martyn was the best. Criminally underrated

@davidjessop2279

3 жыл бұрын

Not by me!

@davidjames81

Жыл бұрын

Underrated by whom? Not a fecing chance

@johnq453

Жыл бұрын

Rory gallagher is underrated

Sunday lunchtime on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury every year through the 80's he would play,we would lie on the grass,the night's psychedelics wearing off and let him take us away to another place with his beautiful music. He used his honeyed voice as an instrument,a wonderful guitarist we may never see the like of again. He is much missed and forever in our hearts.

@mattmullen41

6 жыл бұрын

that sounds incredible

@pezushka

2 жыл бұрын

that's a beautiful memory, bathing in the afterglow.

@Heartfelt-Calm

8 ай бұрын

I’m there in my imagination.

"Every bird that sings is born to fly...." I hope he's happy flying, happy singing, wherever he is now. What beautiful musical gifts he gave us.

As a guitarist myself, I'm so envious of John's writing. I would've never thought of this chord progression in a million years.

I first saw him at the Irish centre in Birmingham Digbeth back in the late 80s , i had not long left school , i found a seat amongst a diverse crowd from hippies to men in suits , he came on to a huge roar , looked into the front row spotting a chap with a freshly lit spliff , he pinched it and smoked it and gave an amazing performance . my last chance to see him was at the Colston Hall Bristol , i still have the unused ticket as i put my back out at work and couldnt walk , thankfully his work will live longer than me and many more people will have an emotional ride listening to his wonderful songs .

@eekamoose

Жыл бұрын

I have a story to match that. I saw him at Bradford University in about 1984. He came on stage armed with a large spliff, took a toke and passed it down into the audience. I was lucky enough to be closest so I took it from him. I took a toke and passed it on to the next person. I spent the rest of the night utterly, utterly wrecked on that one toke. I've no idea how JM managed to play the guitar and sing, I could hardly stand up... Happy memories...

@ukefan9

Жыл бұрын

@@eekamoose Ahhaa ^-^

One of our greatest singer songwriters and guitarists. A truly progressive artist, and sadly missed.

A very special talent who wrote and performed so many great songs. I think his music will be around for a very long time.

What a song I bet there are many more who will miss him like I do R.I.P Big man

@jaxxgray4987

Жыл бұрын

😢definitely miss him n still playing his music 🎶 🎵 😪

I listen to that big nutter every day. I miss him

The man, his guitar, his songwriting.....as pure and good as it gets.

Mesmeric talent, uneasy stage presence, and an accent that switched easily and confusingly between Glaswegian and Home Counties... the enigma that was the tortured and poetic John Martyn. Rest easily old chap; peace at last.

there is not a sole on this earth that can touch him RIP john

This version is so much better that the recorded one.. The pace is just completely different and so much more energy to it.

The world is one shade darker without you it John....miss you forever...God bless you big man.

This guy is so ahead of his time most people still won't get this.

@lintxxxxx

4 жыл бұрын

A snort and a hit. Homerun

This is the Father of singer songwriter loop artist virtuosos IMO! So inspiring

@bearnardb

Жыл бұрын

Real

Unique talent, loved his voice and the vibes he produced. Would have loved to see John and Joni Mitchell collaborate!

@hollyarmstrong728

2 жыл бұрын

That would my dream

@hollyarmstrong728

2 жыл бұрын

be*

Amazing how you can see this stuff for the first time so many years later. Incredible.

Better than the album version. This man has become one of my musical idols. Such a shame I'll never get to see John play live!

@jonathaneves5847

6 жыл бұрын

Not "the" Randy Newman? Awesome live, saw home on this college tour back in 78, and many times since, finally in his wheelchair jut a few months before he left the building, very sad,much missed.

@deafflylii1

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy I saw him at least twice. I was going to see him after her got out of prison in 1980 supporting the Genesis reunion gig with Peter Gabriel but the coach was late, I could now cry as at the time i was not aware of him. Came to love him. I remember being a bit stoned as he was and walking back from the bar and he was doing an acoustic set I was spellbound I felt that my existence was held in the palm of his hand. If you like him might I suggest Roy Harper as great a genius and just wonderful, start with Stormcock the album.

@stephenreynolds6239

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the guy was amazing.three when this event happened

Martyn's phasing and strong vocal melodies were way ahead of the time... there was nothing else during this period that sounded like this. His sound is more in keeping with the vocal styles of the late 80's and early 90's, acts like P. M. Dawn, Sade, Seal.

As a student a long time ago I saw John play and it was magical and never forgetten. Thank you John.

goosebumps. wtf is that voice? smooth as honey, and it sounds so.. at one with his guitar

Gorgeous voice and unique man. Totally unfitted for today's times and ten times as special as anyone today

@ScorthyBoiish

4 ай бұрын

So true Neil

I'm sad that I just found out about this man today! Where have I been? This is great! Damn. I came back after 7 years! This is still just as good as the first time I heard it!

@josephgrady2129

8 жыл бұрын

+Emunti Herrera I think that Is everybody's initial reaction haha

@MoonTea510

8 жыл бұрын

+Joseph Grady tell me about it haha

@ryandunbar1314

7 жыл бұрын

Emunti Herrera I'm in the same boat. Can't tell me John Mayer didn't use this influence

@bid84

7 жыл бұрын

Emunti Herrera welcome aboard, I only found out about JM through reading his obituary in a music magazine the week he died. Cruel world! Quality music never dies however.

@georgemcelroy3058

6 жыл бұрын

I just found John Martyn through some older Transatlantic Sessions videos about two years ago. I'm perplexed as to how I could have been on the planet 52 years and never heard about him. That being said, he left us all an incredible body of work. I am so glad I found him!

You will never hear this Ever again, he is a once in a lifetime person so enjoy this moment….

who in these days can write such a shakespeare style lyrics about love like john martyn .... totally uplifting feelings of love !!!!! into the depth expression !!!! perfection

@davidbates4374

4 жыл бұрын

'Perfection'. Indeed!

Get stoned oot ma box and listen to this 2022

.. Got a voucher for vinyl - 1983 -- north london - .. the shop suggested i buy this man's stuff .. Wow.. best recommendation . . .

GREAT!!!! Wish I had seen Him playin live. I first came across John Martyn. I was driving home from a gig I had been playing drums on. It was a very good gig. I don't normally listen to the music radio after playing a gig. Music overload. That night. It was raining. Turnec on the radio. Don't know what station. And the voice and giitar playing came out. After a few bars. I had to pull over and stop the car and listen. It was one of the best this I had every listened to. Would like to have played drums for Him. Thanks for putting the video clip up on KZread John. Sam

@tesscarne

10 жыл бұрын

I watched him live on a couple of occasions but my regret an eon ago he used to play in a small village less than 10 miles from where I lived.

@jistafarc.t.e.farloon9221

5 жыл бұрын

hello Tess ! was that the Beinn Inn, Glenfarg !

I didn't think I was at this gig, but seeing it here I remember I was.

@michaelshiel5577

4 жыл бұрын

I think he would be proud!! 🤦‍♂️

Had a fight with John Martyn in '92. Didn't stop me loving his music and talent. Heavily influenced my songwriting. Have a listen.

@Ricky_Baldy

Ай бұрын

What was the fight about?

Still love him 50 years on....

HelloI first saw John Martyn play live at the Portland Building, Nottingham University. It was waaaaay back in the 1970s. I was blown away with the sounds from his echoplex system; it just filled the entire hall. It's a shame he's no longer with us.Richard

Not a lot pains me more in my life than not ever being old enough to see this musical genius of a man perform live - what an experience that must have been. I've heard some bad stories of course, my aunty went to see him in Scotland and he was lifted and dragged onto the stage due to his condition before being dragged back off, too pissed to play. However, when he had it together, and would produce such performances as this (and for example his whole set in Dublin in 1987 or the Live at Leeds album) there can't have been many better musical experiences in the world. Sleep tight John, utter legend.

six months without him, now I know how sad my life can be.

Just a human . With so much talent and a heart .

I was staying at my sister, downstairs on the couch and for some reason I woke up to this artist playing on The Old Grey Whistles Test and he was playing a song called the Dealer, as I heard this artist!! I was like this sounds fucking AMAZING!!!!, 1977 it better than the music wots out today and after that I was hooked!!!! and the funny side to this was none of my musician friends never recommended this artist to me,(John Martyn) being a fellow musician, myself. sometimes music to just comes to you in any ways of form. JM G.O.A.T.

9 years without ya... and still loving you John! ❤

@astroboy3002

2 жыл бұрын

12 years now i like maths

@urgulp1554

2 жыл бұрын

@@astroboy3002 I'm with you buddy!

He´s the best singer/acoustic guitar player ... his music is sooo unique ... like gentle breeze around hastings cliffs on the southern part of england .... (he used to live there for some time) love it .... such a story in his voice

Is there anyone better than John?.......................... short answer No!

@trinabean8760

10 жыл бұрын

Long answer?... NOOO!

@mikekeyes6102

9 жыл бұрын

***** Medium answer: YES

Lyrics One day without you And I feel just like I'm somebody else One day without you And there's a fear there might be somebody else You know, I'd like to keep you Keep you to myself and by my side You know, I'd like to keep you Just like I know it's wrong to try Just like my baby is born to cry Every bird that sings is born to fly One day without you And I feel just like some lost ship at sea One day without you And every friend I meet seems strange You know that I'd like to keep you Keep you to myself and by my side You know I'd like to keep you Just like I know it's wrong to try Just like my baby is born to cry Every bird that sings is born to fly One day without you I feel a hole just where my heart should be One day without you And I feel just how sad my life could be You know I'd like to keep you Keep you to myself, keep by my side You know I'd like to keep you Just like I know it's wrong to try Just like my baby is born to cry Every bird that sings deserves to fly

A great poet and musician

@gillesserrigny6324

3 жыл бұрын

Personnaly, I think that the great poet and musician is his brother in soul, Nick Drake. John Martyn is a great musician with good lyrics. They are always on my side since 45 years ago.

I cant get from needing this in my ears n soul ..thanks john..love ya uniqueness i av this ideal you n nick drake n fuck it bob marley n other island ledgend my toots are together with an all star jam! Until im lucky enough!! But until then

He makes it løøk so" fecking" easy...sign of a true Master. nice one Eehan. (born to fly)

This song is angelic

what a great song writer.

If only I had a time machine! I'd have seen much more of Jm playing live! I love him! xxx

Je suis transporté

Thank you for posting. This is John at his best. What a surprise to see this concert on video, my girlfriend and I are sitting in the audience at the front! The Stranglers got dropped by the BBC. JM was drafted at short notice. His A&R tipped us off. I took a bottle of red wine for John to say thanks and bought him a rum and blackcurrent in the SU Bar afterwards he was nice to us. The Musicman amp was a gift from Eric Clapton through a quad PA. The Echoplex and voice was magical. RIP John.

@bh8365

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for those details and info. John Martyn remains one of my all time favorites.

A song so close to my heart... RIP John

Outstanding in every way.

What a wonderful story - unforgettable - I saw him live in front of a small audience in North Devon, England in 1978 and I count myself privileged. He sang, among others, Angeline and I was never the same again ...

Such a huge loss. The first I heard of his passing was on the radio driving home from work. I had to pull over and just cried my eyes out. RIP John, You have been a huge influence in my life for over 30 years

@anonymouse695

7 жыл бұрын

Where you been bro? To much watching EastEnders. Chuck the wife out and start again lol.

I am embarrassed that I never heard of this guy, another hidden masterpiece

One day without you John can be too much.

A master Craftsman !!

More talent in his little finger than a stadium full of Ed Sheerans.

@juliejones717

3 жыл бұрын

Haha - yes indeed!

@playthatsoloboi3705

3 жыл бұрын

shut up

@gamers7800

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@mwj5368

3 жыл бұрын

For the newer generation I'd say Taylor Swift is way up there too, not as sophisticated a guitarist, but with her songwriting and voice, and even her simple guitar, she too is phenomenal, walking music history.

@Bwarock

3 жыл бұрын

@@mwj5368 the most hilarious thing I've heard all week.

remember seeing him in the Ulster hall late 70s his guitar playing hit you in waves, fantastic

Seems like youve been gone far too long John! But your memory will always live on utter genius!! So Special - one day without you its hard!!!!!

vocally, and guitar wise this is an absolutely INCREDIBLE performance. "one day without you, i feel a hole right where my heart should be". wow

This is dreamy and amazing

I love these video's. It's palpable!!! John's dive into drug and alcohol addiction, but he can still, make you feel the music!!

The Master!!Saw him meany times.Was lucky enough to have a beer with him in Ireland.Born in England but brought up in Glasgow.He's one of our greatest son.Thanks for the Music Johnny Boy.Rest in "PEACE".

Played like he lived . free and so full of life . dear John , How can you play like that . how can you even make the bum notes sound perfect . how do you do that . ? I think he sold his soul to the devil and the devil packed deviling in and became an accountant

Thanks for posting! Swell version of this song. Glad to have had him on the planet for as long as we did. Just sorry he didn't have much of an interest in extending his stay in any meaningful way. ❤☮🌎

Fabulous playing. He is much missed.

absolute genius ...

I was lucky to have a thoughtful new friend turn me on to this Special Man and his music.

I'm new to john Martyn and I thank my younger brother for introducing me to this man 🤘👍

His string always sound old and knackered - all part of his amazing sound.

@Manuscript4

6 жыл бұрын

So did he!

As good as it gets.man was a genius

sounds like a night to remember! the mans a legend. rip

Fabulously original and inventive guitar player. And that voice is so smooth.

This is brilliant.

me fav song of his ❤

What a talent .

My friend from the UK introduced this artist to me through messenger....like this guy....miss my friend dearly....hope he reads this one day..😢

This is so wonderful - I saw him live when I was at University but am still exploring some of his music. Didn't know this one before.

That's some serious pull offs happening baby!!

I saw Ian McGeachy many times in Glasgow. Tops!

the greatest ever

Wow beautiful wow x

What a great great song and what a great artist.

Thank Goodness That this was captured!!! John at his best!! Absolutely love it!

It's so incredibly beautiful. Woahh

Saw John a good few times back in Cardiff when he was up and coming. Brilliant guy who drank a few bears in the Woodville before going down the road to the Uni. to play. Had a pint with him often(ish). Lucky to have heard him live. Memories will never fade.

How special is that! Hopefully you are still playing. Keep playing, love music and enjoy. xx

am crying ,as I miss this man so much....honestly, acoustic is fab but full on electric ,with echo pedal leaves you with ringing ear drums.....nobody can ever take his place , as a musical genius- a bad man , but that makes him so much more desirable

@papercup2517

5 жыл бұрын

Be careful what you wish for, Julie..

I am so jealous, to be able to have a session with a guy who has been a hero of mine since I first came across his music when I was about 13, he played a gig in Kildare just before he passed away and I didn't go for some reason. But to hear stories like this shows the type of guy he was. RIP John . truly missed

the best. and one of the best performances. the beauty of a sharp knife

amazing love song, brilliant man

No one comes close to this champ in his prime.

I disagree with anybody who rags on people who disliked this saying lady gaga and whoever else is a talentless shill. Where would the magic be if everybody listened to it......I count myself one of the lucky few who discovered and appreciate this man for the genius he is

I've just noticed that John wore some snazzy footwear.Dunlop Green Flash in this video and a pair of Kickers in another video.Well done and RIP John

@CraigMansfield

7 жыл бұрын

samtyler100 70's Dunlop's :D

@drewmcclinton2443

6 жыл бұрын

Wow. He uses eleven gauge and like to dip his stones in holy water ... what about it lol

wow. john m. in top form here. fantastic performance. ain't makin' 'em like john anymore.