I was at this gig. One of those nights that you never recover from.

@monicamcguiness7798

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you...A treasure for ever

@wickcuhhh7495

2 жыл бұрын

How many guys u do?

@natecrooklockacab9020

2 жыл бұрын

He played at Freetown in Stoke on Trent WHAT A AFTER PARTY THAT WAS , A gentleman to boot ❤️

@TomTom-xp2jb

2 жыл бұрын

No kidding!!! He's just so soulful. Love John's music a ton and this song says it all. The emotion, the honesty of feeling etc. It's all there and I love it!!! ❤️🌟✌️

@andria3a

Ай бұрын

But alcohol n all have sadly taken some of our greatest 😢...greatest everything's. RIP warm one ❤

I first heard this song on Devs years ago as my marriage was falling apart, I remember thinking that I want to feel this way about someone one day and share this song with someone who loved me and slow dance in my living room holding that person, I did it last night ❤

@livelife069

7 ай бұрын

Hey! I just watched Devs tonight & this is where I discovered this song and this great guy.

His voice could melt, bend and shape the notes the way a glass blower turns molten glass into art.

@roryjohnmcguire

2 жыл бұрын

dead right

@hilaryadkin904

Жыл бұрын

Just beautifully put....

@iketyke7324

Жыл бұрын

And he was an unbelievable Guitarist.

@arneashbee7514

6 ай бұрын

Beautiful - never could find the words so thank you

@AntonyFleck

5 ай бұрын

Spot on!!

Sweet little mystery in everyone's heart

Saw him many, many times during the late 80's and early 90's. Such an amazing talent. Much missed.

favourite artist of all time for me, i listen to a john martyn song nearly every day the best thing is my two year old son loves him too he falls asleep to go down easy and solid air nearly every time. if he's awake at the end of the song he'll shout 'yeah John'

@d.sfilms7677

3 жыл бұрын

Underated comment. This is so sweet

June 2024 and I fate has brought me here. Feeling extremely fortunate. Thank you John for a beautiful piece of art!

I’ve been returning to this for 14 years. It’s still divine and still perfect. I plan to come back for 14 more

@benzykaram

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Welcome back!

@Eline_Meijer

Жыл бұрын

good man

@jonadie2857

11 ай бұрын

❤Sweet x

@bid84

3 ай бұрын

Have another listen

I remember being at the Lisdoonvarna festival in the late 70s and after hours of different accoustic folk bands,this guy pluged in his guitar and the most amazing sound filled the air.I've been a fan ever since.The world is a worse place without John Martyn.

@gearinguplimited2324

11 ай бұрын

I was there - it was miserable weather but JM was brilliant

This is just an unbelievably good song. What a talent.

He makes me cry because of his pure heart and truth. He heals me.

@manelcambil9069

4 жыл бұрын

Presiona te hohn

@gpaolorossi

3 жыл бұрын

Mi coinvolge copletamente - he involves me completely

@gpaolorossi

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Holme 'cose he touch the heart, I think

@gpaolorossi

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Holme capisco

Such a beautiful, angry, tortured soul. Rest in eternal peace John.

thx fred for introducing this masterpiece to me

Such a beautiful. Song

What a fantastic song.

A truly beautiful 😍 song 🎵 ❤️ 😍 full of emotion..Lord rest john Martin.. a legend.

A friend took me to a John Martyn gig as a birthday present in the late 90s, best birthday present ever because it give me a lifetime with John Martyns music, cheers Davey!

Gosh what a great find It's Christmas 2022 and nought on TV and who better to listen to than John Martyn Thank you

I am obsessed with this song

Life beats down and crushes the soul but John's music reminds us we have one.

yeah.... really love this track.... another lost talentRIP J.M.

I always have the same reaction to these live JM clips: I look at his red face & glazed eyes & I say "oooh shit, he's wasted, he's gonna blow it" as he sets up the intro, and then he moves toward the mic & I say "ooh shit, here goes", and he starts singing, and it's (once again) the most moving, passionate performance I've ever heard from the man. Whatta guy.

@gustercc

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! The only place mad geniuses are comfortable, are in their element.

@FC-di4wz

2 жыл бұрын

perfect soothing talent..beautiful..rest in perpetual peace sweetheart

@jasonerutherford9038

2 жыл бұрын

John always kills me. Couldn't love it more

@guymarciand8940

11 ай бұрын

Alex. One time I saw him and his son Spencer had to literally attach him to pretuned guitars and initially an annoyed unfriendly audience heckled him (due to obvious inebriation) until John, Spencer Cozens, John Giblin and Arran Ahmun treated the Audience to another sublime experience. Boy do I miss Him, recordings are great but as we know you had to see the man!

@AntonyFleck

5 ай бұрын

Indeed you did!!..

there's something about this music that shines through the fog; makes you appreciate life; talent; gone.

@nchfgy11

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Keane And even though he was a bit of a “bar steward”, he was adored and loved by many. His demise was self inflicted......x

My goodness this song brings back sooo many memories. Living in Camberwell, helping in the city. And a dog called Sam. If you know, you know. Happy days. ❤

There's talent, and then there's John Martyn.... I love this man. Absurdly talented, yet down-to-earth, unlike so many of todays so-called 'stars'.

La primera vez que lo escuché tenía unos 16 años ahora tengo 58 y cada vez que lo escucho es más mágico....un pedazo de artista..... Increíble

what a wonderful talent..sadly missed John.. may your gentle soul rest in perpetual peace 🎶☘

I saw him play live at Glastonbury solo and in the Queens Hall, Edinburgh. His magnetic music would capture the minutes you are in. I'll miss him.

God Bless you John, A truly great talent has left us but you left us with great music and the greatest voice of our time.I saw you live on several times you always banished all my trobles just listening to you.

Just the best. Ever. Never been equalled

Sorely overlooked and unfortunately forgotten artist. When it comes to sweet '80s ballads, this is the cream of the crop.

@brunozadro

6 жыл бұрын

Agree, but Im 22 and I love Johns music, inspired me a lot :) Il make sure to play his music to my friends

@joec3840

6 жыл бұрын

Sir Psycho Sexy he isn’t forgotten yet !

14 comments and not one mention of the sublime Mr Thompson.Shame on you all

I met John as a young man at.a BBC theatre in London on the first day of radio 1 we were doing country meets folk he was a very funny guy and had us all in stitches!! Ifolled his career from then till he died, He will be greatly missed.

John Martys unreal, where will we ever hear his like again..........so sad

A Magnificent Genius

Singer-songwriter John Martyn has died at the age of 60. The folk, blues and funk artist was widely regarded as one of the most soulful and innovative singer-songwriters of his generation. (From BBC News) Goodbye john. You'll always be remembered by me and many thousands

Standin' at my back door slightly cracked... -5 degree's smokin' observing the winter sky 2016 thinkin' why this song needs to be heard daily and on the radio station...

@valhelluva

8 жыл бұрын

+Roger Diotte haunts me days,fills me nights.....enjoy.yyyy

@stopukpovertyuk2392

5 жыл бұрын

Other than 'slightly cracked' (a phrase with which I'm unfamiliar), I echo your sentiments entirely, Roger. John lives on. 💪🙏💐❤️

@superhoused

3 жыл бұрын

Same in 2020 in North Dakota

1987 ,,, the whole scene here with John ... cross legged plucking His Very Own Song on a Fender ,,, another non repeated moment in the time of man ... Love you John *

had the pleasure of meeting a few times , at folkestone leas cliff hall , provided him his joints to smoke while playing , beautiful master artist xx

Listened to the bbc2 radio 2 dedication to john and i still cant get over it. Its such a massive shame. He is one of those people you just dont think will die if that make sense.

That's absolutely beautiful.. Love the instrumental in the end..

Excellent! No one better!

One outstanding song.

Saw John a dozen times growing up in St. Andrews in the 70's. A unique and brillaint talent. We miss u John, but I am sure you have brought a little mystery with you to heaven...

Sublime. Such a talented guy...and DT too. They made a great team.

I have always loved John Martyn’s music, having been introduced to hi m back in the early 80’s, by an Irish boyfriend, I saw him twice, first in London when he was a young man, and Sweet Little Mystery was one of my favorite songs, still is. Then we saw him in Nottingham, and was so shocked to realize how badly life had treated him. I cried when Ken Bruce announced his death, shortly after that concert. So heartbreakingly sad, and his music, especially Sapphire, just touches my heart. RIP John x

His talent pours from his soul like the sweat from his pores.

Discovered this mans music tonight , there is something so soulful about the way he plays and how he sings, powerful.

@Garry_G

6 жыл бұрын

Same here just now.. class!

@ajafta7674

4 жыл бұрын

i2020, ± 33yrs on earth tonight and yet this performance makes me wonder.. where in the UnIVERS was i....time goes by so slow and yet it still manages to catch up on your numb'd -skull -and bones- and leaves you behind just as suddenly, but i really enjoy'd making memories in the dust with you...

@pierceokeeffe2063

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the great John Martin music for the soul..

My dad loved him rip John cave x

I had the sublime pleasure of seeing John solo in Liberty Hall Dublin, previous to this concert. What a talent, both in the song writing and singing genres -- and a true gentleman to boot. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis Iain (John Martyn was born Iain McGeachy) -- RIP John, gone, but never forgotten.

@catsaregrey

7 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous! I'm a younger fan from America and never had the chance to see him. What was the first record of his you got hold of?

@kevb6597

7 жыл бұрын

catsaregrey solid air was my first.....changed my life musically

@natejohnsonesqubar4201

6 жыл бұрын

Lar Dooley fuck off lyer

Still get goosebumps . Never gets old xx

God I miss him so much. Saw him many times from when I left art college in 1980, up to the early 90s. Voice of an angel. So soulful.

Long time since I heard this song great song by a great performer,💙😘👍 rest in peace john,🐦🌈💙

i was very sad to hear of the passing of john martyn , today , this song will all ways be john martyn , at his best for me , R I P , john and thanks for your lovely voice and songs , IRISH fan,,

if u dont like this u have no soul. absolute genius and sorely missed

Ok.. another great song I heard on a Devs episode S1 E7. I had never heard this song before. Beautiful ❤️

@akselbierman6288

4 жыл бұрын

Watching it now.....

the first time i heard this song was on the old grey whistle test , and it blew me away , its one of the nicest songs out there , and i cant believe i missed this in dublin , as im from dublin, his songs were from his heart, i was so sad to hear of his passing, R Ip , and thanks for your songs,,

So incredibly good.

This performance touches the very being of my soul. Tanks for the great music and legacy you left us JM.

Who dislikes this?? ...unless you one of John's wives, you have no right! the man was a legend. My Hero!

Magic Pure. & Simple RIP John Thanks for posting this ❤️

Gorgeous... great live... love forever.🍃💞🍃

Must be 20-25 years since I first heard this song. It touched my heart then, and it still does. This is a truly great song.

The Voice the lyrics just perfect :-)

I was at this show...i was only 15. my 6 year old son is now a big,big fan.. Goodbye John...love you always xx

Bless You John Martyn

Another one of my favourite songs ever. Takes me back to my younger years and time spent with good people.

@GreeneLes

9 жыл бұрын

Jonboy 😄

Beverley his ex wife made a rather sad remark during an interview in which she said the biggest irony about John was that he wrote the most beautiful, sensitive, romantic and insightful songs but was incapable of actually living by such 'values' and always put himself first. She seemed so bitter and clearly was making the point that actions speak louder than words...or pretty songs! He may not have been good marriage material but I love his music and was glad to have seen him 'live' in the 80's.

For those of you interested, there are about 3 live numbers JM did recently for a Radio 2 live show. Its on their site now

Beautiful melody. Unforgetable.

Saw him live in Liverpool. Just him, his guitar...just like this. Awesome.

Thankyou so much for the music John, absolutely brilliant. Great memories. Rest in peace

Saw John 2-3 months ago for,I think the 30th time...As ever,a star...God love you John...Go into the big unknown with a JD and coke in one hand,a fat spliff in the other and that cherubic smile on your face.....Peace!

God I miss this guy so much.

@jabodl1

4 жыл бұрын

Sure you didn't know him and he didn't know you

@alanhughes2340

4 жыл бұрын

the buill fuck up helmet and let people enjoy the music ????

@Bethwoo67

4 жыл бұрын

the buill I did and he did. Fukwit.

This is absolutely sensational

So much emotion in his songs...sadly missed...Love you John.

So terribly sad how drink destroyed John: very wounded soul. Rip

What I wouldn’t have given to see this man sing live 😩😭

@MyMags8

3 жыл бұрын

I was blessed to see him live 3 times, my heart was opened wide 💖, my soul still trembles when I hear him & I 😭

@mrsszmanda07

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyMags8 you’re so lucky ❤️

absolute legend.. John you will be sadly missed

I've lost count how many times i have watched this.

Like so many of the greatest artists, he was good for us, but not so good for himself.

Johns music has been the soundtrack to my life since I was 17. I first saw him in 1980. Bands have come and gone but for me, John has remained constant. R.I.P Big Man. Your music will stay with me forever. Missing you already. xx

My absolute favourite of all time live clip of JM. Pure, simple, sweet and beautiful. Never fails to lift my heart...How I miss you Big Man xxxx

Just that sweet little mystery that breaks my heart Just that sweet little mystery makes me cry O that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. My friends all tell me that I look so sad They don't need to ask me why They know the reason that I feel so bad Since the night you said goodbye It's not the letters that you just don't write It's not the arms of some new friend It's not the crying in the dead of the night That keeps me hanging on, waiting for the end. Just that sweet little mystery that's in your heart Just that sweet little mystery makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. I watch the street, I watch the radio I don't need to turn it on Another friend comes by and tries to say hello Another weekend's almost gone It's not the letters that you just don't write It's not the arms of some new friend It's not the crying in the depth of the night That keeps me hanging on, just waiting for the end. It's that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. The time is flying fast, and I don't care To spend another night alone I want to see you, but I don't know where Till then I'm walking on my own It's not the letters that you just don't write It's not the arms of some new friend It's not the crying in the depth of the night That keeps me hanging on, just waiting for the end. It's that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. That sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. Sweet mystery, sweet mystery Sweet mystery, sweet mystery, sweet mystery Sweet mystery, sweet mystery, sweet mystery Sweet mystery, sweet mystery, sweet mystery.

@MrJfh86

8 жыл бұрын

thanks

This is perfection.

Johns music has been the soundtrack to my life since I was 17. Go down Easy Big Man. Missing you already...xx

This sweet little song .......is absolute class! :)

Johns songs have been the sound track to my life (post teens). A character, a genius and I will miss him. I am so sad. Rest in Peace John. We love you. x

So sad. So sad :( Beautiful voice. His music will always be so calming. RIPx

Uhhh....Chills when his vocals kick in, so mellow and touching!

How I have got to the age of 50 without discovering John before, gob-smacked...truly amazing, plays with his heart and soul, a new fan, I may be late to the party, although finally I have got there!

@MyMags8

3 жыл бұрын

If you haven’t seen/heard him sing “Over the rainbow” , “Couldn’t love you more” or “Solid air” then I suggest you do (live versions are absolute genius) 👏💖

The album is called Grace And Danger, and a beautiful album it is, too. RIP, Mr Martyn. Thankyou so much for leaving us with what you did.

I'm devastated - his music has been an inspiration to me for as long as I care to remember - Rest in peace John

What a wonderful talent he was x

John you were and are beautiful. You wrote songs that you sang from your being that brought so much joy. A true -blue soul man.

smile every time

Heartbreakingly lovely.

Always come back to John 💖

Increíble la atmósfera que podía crear con esa voz tan especial Siempre supo adaptarse a sus posibilidades y su voz sonaba bien a todas las edades

Born in the 50's...influenced by psychedelia -like "Jefferson Airplane"- in late 60's/early 70's....and tonight--almost 50 years later the word STORMBRINGER popped out of my mind--leading to listen this most INNERfeeling song ......SO MUCH IN CONTRAST TO THIS NOWADAYS COLDHEARTED SOCIETY!!!!!! What a luck!!! Thanx John!!