I went to see John Hartford at a crafts fair in West Virginia in 1982. Most people there early were there for the crafts fair. I was there only for John Hartford. He had set up in a field about 50 yards from where the crafts fair was set up. I saw him and walked over just as he began playing. No one else was there. John, his banjo, his mic'ed plywood plank and me. I walked over about 10 yards from him and he played several numbers for his audience of one, including Gentle on My Mind. I was standing there smiling, amazed at the turn of events. As he played he looked off into the distance, but every now and then he'd look at me and wink or smile. After a while, a bunch of other people started wandering over. Amazing experience.
@jjmuni
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that sounds amazing. He was one of those playing for the joy of it not for an audience. Sure if someone likes it, the better.
@johnsrabe
Жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience with Dr John in Ft Myers c1990 and let us just say that he was not as sanguine as Mr Hartford in a similar situation.
@kimmolingonheimo
Жыл бұрын
love him i do i do...his playin moves me to tears...
@dean3434
Жыл бұрын
Sounds good and true gordeaux!
@keithfreeland2811
Жыл бұрын
And WV should be into bluegrass big time. I saw him in Dayton Ohio in packed bar's 300 plus people and one club that used their outdoor back yard and he had the field full of people.
@tripodthreefoot2268
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I'm a black man from the Caribbean watching and loving this, always did
@joesolway7636
9 ай бұрын
Brilliant song brilliantly performed. I never tire of it. Thank you John for what you brought to the world.
@johnharrington2400
2 жыл бұрын
Everybody loves John Hartford. Just the way it is.
@carlleavey
4 жыл бұрын
I dearly wish I had discovered John Hartford when I was younger. I love it.
@ekalbkr
4 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see John with his band in the early 70's in North Texas at WTSU. Could not have enjoyed it more until...somewhere in the SF Bay area around 1980 I saw him solo in a quite small venue. He played guitar, banjo, mandolin, hambone, fiddle , whistled and sang - all while tapping out wonderful rythymms with with his feet on a miked platform. Lucky enough to have seen some great musicians - Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Van Morrison, Townes Van Zant, Guy Clark and others - It is senseless to say who was "best". But when it comes to the warmest, most comfortable, thoroughly enjoyable time, John Hartford by his lonesome has to be at the top of the list. I still mourn his passing.
@jonmccabe2125
3 жыл бұрын
Dam tootin. John did the same for me in 74.
@megaminiman
2 жыл бұрын
I'm new to him, but you've piqued my interest. Thank you.
@rosscampbell1173
3 жыл бұрын
I never heard of this man before an hour ago. How is that possible I ask myself. Thanks KZitem!
@mattermen2277
2 жыл бұрын
Look up "Down From The Mountain" He plays a lot and is MC with many greats.
@nicolosito
Ай бұрын
Love the guy. He absolutely rocks.
@johnhill8275
3 жыл бұрын
John Hartford, Doc Watson, Tony Rice - was absolutely top of the world
@jamescarroll6954
2 жыл бұрын
The lyrics are one of the most evocative poems I have ever read.
@kystars
2 жыл бұрын
What an AMAZING video! So many classic BLUEGRASS Legends are there. This video is PURE BLUEGRASS GOLD... I am from Kentucky, the birthplace of Bluegrass. Beautiful music
@FaqueGoogle-wo6ip
Жыл бұрын
Kind of, Ireland is birthplace. Kentucky is where they perfected it!!
@willstearns3603
3 жыл бұрын
John isn't dead....he flew of in his steam powered airplane and we haven't seen him since....at least in my mind! Stay high John!
@jaywalker8309
Жыл бұрын
i watched john hartford as a child on country tv and was captivated by his style of singing playing and dancing
@greghall51
Жыл бұрын
Saw him in Bozeman at a free concert in the 70s with a comedian no one had ever heard of named Steve Martin.
@robout9562
4 жыл бұрын
this performance make me always smile so nice
@williamwalker6392
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Musician and Songwriter.👍
@chaplaindrrichardlawrence1686
7 жыл бұрын
This is perhaps the most perfect song ever written
@dannilaser16
6 жыл бұрын
Richard Lawrence I’ve been saying that for a long time. Best lyrics ever written.
@favoritebeautytips6316
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. Without a doubt.
@robertmcnorth8317
4 жыл бұрын
Chaplain, God blesses us with folks like John Hartford, Bless him and the Thank the Lord !
@robrussell5329
4 жыл бұрын
And so few people can name the author...
@dukerbower2228
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. (But also half of what Dylan ever wrote. I bet john would agree.)
@runningtaters
14 жыл бұрын
Mike Bubb - bass; Gen Wooten - dobro; Ronnie & Robbie McCoury - banjo & mando respectively. . . reminds me of college days going to the Station Inn on Tuesday nights. . . the memories are at once fantastically beautiful and painful because they are gone and some of the musicians are gone as well.
@dukeofearlbanjo
3 жыл бұрын
Charlie Cushman on guitar
@cliffsandifer3877
5 жыл бұрын
I had chance to see mr. john before he died.at red light café atlanta, packed house. I went met him thanked him for being a mentor and had him sign CD I brought and patted him on his knee He was not shaking hands that evening . that moment makes me cry now. God bless him....
@georgiapeach7666
3 жыл бұрын
I saw him in Atlanta at Broadview Plaza at the Great Southeastern Music Hall. Man, it was WONDERFUL!❤️
@fecklessmovies
3 жыл бұрын
I had never heard the 'real' bluegrass version until today. I much prefer it.
@jeffbates2369
2 жыл бұрын
Although Glen Campbell recorded it and it had huge success with it... He always gave credit to John Hartford as being the songwriter. I remember watching John Hartford on the Glen Campbell show when I was a child... Then I was reintroduced to his music later on when I was a teenager and got into bluegrass
@nickhuber9627
Жыл бұрын
It's a good version, but Glen Campbell perfected it. There is a reason why his version is the more popular one. But it's all a matter of taste.
@ilovemypugdog
4 жыл бұрын
I love John's mannerisms, especially his little eye twitch.
@robertmcnorth8317
3 жыл бұрын
I always got a kick out of his face when he plays the Fiddle
@ilovemypugdog
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertmcnorth8317 Yes, the way he moved his mouth! Did you ever see this wonderful man live?
@ilovemypugdog
3 жыл бұрын
I wish so much that I had of. It gets me really upset sometimes that he's gone and I no longer have the opportunity.
@craigdouglasmartens7037
Жыл бұрын
Ibly the very best rendition of this beautiful song. John Hartford was one authentic bluegrass singer songwriter.
@dean3434
2 жыл бұрын
Man. Does it get better than this? All the greats right there. No glitz no showoffs, just real deal music. Thank You Dean Jackson Seattle
@charlesahlgren8862
6 жыл бұрын
I miss him. He was one of the best. One of my heroes
@rollin19
2 жыл бұрын
Nows he's what you would call a real class act! A man who could write one of the best songs in the world!!
@alexmorris452
4 жыл бұрын
What a lovely person ,,,,,,taken from us far far too early ,,,,,rip john ,,,,,your contribution to music should NEVER be forgotten
@robertmcnorth8317
4 жыл бұрын
Agree !
@stevehanford1753
2 жыл бұрын
Agree!!!!
@dancochrane617
6 ай бұрын
Thanks he was a brilliant musician and songwriter. He is sorely missed.
@georgiapeach7666
3 жыл бұрын
Miss that man and his songs! RIP, John Hartford of MO.
@robertmcnorth8317
4 жыл бұрын
Love the smile on Vassar's face. John was one of those good forces of nature, cannot see anyone not enjoying him and his music and anyone that played with him.
@ilovemypugdog
3 жыл бұрын
Vasser? I don't see Vasser! Where is he?
@rollin19
2 жыл бұрын
A good force of nature that could not be unseen because the guy was a genius!!
@xiangqiforchessplayers9209
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure Vassar (Clements) isn't there
@RoyVegas
5 ай бұрын
I so love this.
@CARNELIANTURQUOISE
3 жыл бұрын
This is one of those songs that you feel vividly in your heart, the music and the words have a feeling...love it
@stevehanford1753
2 жыл бұрын
wow!! agree
@michaelnoneya7342
Жыл бұрын
OMG .. that was wonderful
@dylanlabiak
4 жыл бұрын
Its a hot summer humid evening up on top of the Blueridge and folks have been driftin in and out of the campfire circle and yeah the gin bucket as well goatskin has been sipped from by many but funny how it never seemed to get empty. Well a young lassie started pickin no one new her name but it was her giddy up that brought in the others to join in and play. I was fussing with fry pan and spit when a banjo joined in from the back and others began too settle back as the banjo picked up a song and voice we had heard earlier in the eve began the Gentle on your mind. Well the voice just kept on ramblin on and the banjo kept up a quick trot and cowboy boots started to a tappin on the trailer full of wood and it was such a joyous jam happen . The banjo stopped and in the fire light there was John takin a big old swig from the goat skin.That smile and he pipes up mind if I try your slab of bellona it sure do smell good. Thats lancaster countys sweet lebanon and bellona John enjoy got a good smoke to now!! Smoke he says well thats very tasty heres some smoke for you all now, Two Tokes and The Joint Turned Brown was his thank you song. Never will forget that Skyline Bluegrass Festival!
@walterbrandenberger9122
6 жыл бұрын
My favorite song and I love rockn` roll! Thank you Mr. Hartford!
@nigelbiglari4552
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent excellent excellent. Top class performance. We all greatly missing John Hartford. God bless his great heart & soul. Amen
@eddies4921
11 ай бұрын
John understood less is more you can hear it in the simplicity of his music truly was one of the worlds greatest intertainers
@donchen1963
5 жыл бұрын
Took me a while to read the lyrics, to find it is the perfect song ever written.
@jacekdobrowolski2148
7 ай бұрын
John! I love you very mutch!
@kenvarnold3659
8 ай бұрын
Saw him live 2x at the U of Minnesota...he could fiddle, sing, tap dance all at the same time. Had the auditorium on our feet, clapping and dancing along. He was great...
@myyoutube887
9 ай бұрын
enjoying family footsteps
@glencoe6305
11 жыл бұрын
Doesn't get any better than that ! R.I.P. John Hartford ! The worlds best back up musicians playing along !
@brettdavies2744
2 жыл бұрын
As much as Campbells cover is what everyone knows and what was played so widely, I can’t help but agree with Hartford, it totally feels right as a two chord fiddle tune.
@SMHEFtime
Жыл бұрын
The words are so real and pure it works either way...one of my favorite songs!
@HenryPage
6 жыл бұрын
Of course I know Gentle On My Mind, I listened to the late and wonderfully great Glen Campbell singing it, himself an Arkansas man, but when I watched it here and listened to how it should be done bluegrass style I just wept with joy. I love these jam sessions from the south with musicians that were weaned on an instrument and if one of you bluegrass folks wants to treat an Englishman to the real thing when it comes to southern sound - and I mean bluegrass - then you know where I am: invite me and I will be there!
@lauranadeau4977
5 жыл бұрын
This song makes me cry every time i hear it
@paradoxicalbox4054
4 жыл бұрын
Northern Georgia. South East Tennessee. Chattanooga city. Wonderful Bluegrass
@ilovemypugdog
4 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a divine person! I'd marry him in a heartbeat!❤
@samartist9319
5 жыл бұрын
RIP JOHN .. One of the best songs ever pen'd..
@willstearns3603
3 жыл бұрын
I miss him so damn much....helped shape my life!
@timjohnson1199
3 жыл бұрын
So good, I can't get enough.
@Sunakfilth
6 жыл бұрын
What a great song by a great man R.I.P
@mizzmead8077
3 жыл бұрын
John Hartford has been a love of mine for years... Meaning I buy his music. Thank you for posting. So much in his music and stories are relative to me.
@Simon_de_Cornouailles
2 жыл бұрын
Absolute bloody legend.
@donpugh9930
6 жыл бұрын
John was from St. Louis in this he talks about how he got started in music seeing Earl Scruggs and Benny Martin at the chain of Rocks park in 1954 it was an amusement park in St. Louis that was on the bluffs over looking the Mississippi river just across the Illinois Missouri border. the old bridge still stands there it was originally part of route 66
@y.u.doodat9133
4 жыл бұрын
I may be in agreement with the fellow who called this the most perfect song ever written. It’s one of my all-time favorites. And here it is by the master himself - John Hartford…
@y.u.doodat9133
4 жыл бұрын
Old John sure can sharpen a mean fiddle!
@myyoutube887
3 жыл бұрын
He will be forever on my mind.......
@johnnybullock3139
3 жыл бұрын
This is singlehandedly is the best thing I've ever seen.
@gordonlyon2351
3 жыл бұрын
this is just a beautiful, timeless song
@moirahill6397
3 жыл бұрын
Just...wonderful!
@Luke-pk9fe
Жыл бұрын
My favorite thing about these old clips is watching old people being understanding loving and hateful to each other.
@Kontomanikos1964
3 жыл бұрын
Great song, perfect company, and John was one of the best. These years maybe gone for ever.
@jamie6405
3 жыл бұрын
Gone, but never forgotten! Greatness will always live forever!
@Grahamgusbull
4 жыл бұрын
From the worldwide monster from Glen Campbell and the knockout album version by Tammy,here we are back to the original concept....what a song!
@ross9581
3 жыл бұрын
the original always the better...
@dobrojoeshive
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure this counts as the original version. John Hartford is the songwriter, but as far as I've noticed, usually he played it on the banjo. I'd guess he wrote it on the banjo, too.
@Grapevine_DJ
3 ай бұрын
Love JH. I see this older generation (which I am getting closer to) and see perspective and appreciation.
@tonibalocco7662
Ай бұрын
Un genio...!!!!
@scottsteeves
5 жыл бұрын
Just an amazing talent.
@stevehess7481
11 ай бұрын
I got to John Hartford, Norman Blake and Vassar Clements in concert together. Fantastic concert
@treesplease4053
3 ай бұрын
Greatness, Miss John. ❤❤❤❤
@EECErik
2 жыл бұрын
What a genuine person love to see that he stopped to get everyone involved on one of the best songs made
@ardshielcomplex8917
Жыл бұрын
An immortal work that enabled legendary status to an truly gifted composer and lyricist.
@Luke-pk9fe
Жыл бұрын
First time I ever really comprehended the lyrics of this song it's really beautiful and better this way
@Edward-turtle
3 жыл бұрын
man that was good.......really enjoyed it
@eversomellow2538
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@conradb209
Жыл бұрын
goose bumps
@tonybell7
4 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing. Thanks for posting this.
@chrisamadon279
2 жыл бұрын
how can you not like this man,,,
@sugarwick
Жыл бұрын
Genius.
@laurentfarsy3722
11 ай бұрын
love love so much this song.
@acoyne174
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this classic rendition.... The best there is, in my opinion!
@stevehanford1753
2 жыл бұрын
agree
@anthonymaccherone
3 жыл бұрын
Absolute joy!
@Mandotwang
13 жыл бұрын
What a songwriter and fiddler this man was. It is both heartwarming and sad to watch this video.
@joschkahurst
Жыл бұрын
What a joy to see John doing this tune with the gang
@dabprod
Жыл бұрын
I just know this man was fun to be around.
@donnaking5211
5 жыл бұрын
John Hartford also wrote this song. Saw him at Spring Park in Tuscumbia AL
@rapier1954
11 ай бұрын
John and so many others in this video have passed on but it is nice we have KZitem to see them perform on screen,
@richardluckert3215
Жыл бұрын
Genius
@frankloaf9510
Жыл бұрын
Fine backing band there behind him
@VictorianRose7
15 жыл бұрын
Adorable!!
@davidhoule5288
2 жыл бұрын
This songs royalties allowed John to do what he wanted for the rest of his life. Including becoming a paddle wheel riverboat captain. I love and miss John , his personality and banjo, fiddle, shuffling . One of a kind .
@butchjackson4428
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely one-of-a-kind musician!
@myyoutube887
10 ай бұрын
Living Here
@dannilaser16
Жыл бұрын
Greatest song ever written.
@douglasblackwell6379
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful words.
@sjduskin
Жыл бұрын
This was not that long before he passed from cancer in 2001. But he was so much more thaan just this perfect song.
@peterkarlsson937
5 жыл бұрын
So Good from Sweden 👏👏
@nessuno0
Жыл бұрын
Fabuloso!!!
@stephenaustin8153
2 жыл бұрын
as cool as it gets!
@heyyou5369
Жыл бұрын
Dexter’s of our worldly den shows
@xiangqiforchessplayers9209
2 жыл бұрын
I thought I knew Country and Bluegrass, but there are a lot of faces there I don't recognize. I see Del McCoury and the younger guys in the back are Del's band. I think the guy next to John with the maroon jacket is Webb Pierce.
@yazidnurullah3623
2 жыл бұрын
jaket merah jesse mc reynolds
@leetax
6 жыл бұрын
Don't write songs like that any more. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
@chriscosby2459
Жыл бұрын
That Derby hat is so John Hartford. RIP
@garypetersen9943
Жыл бұрын
One of the best rip john
@myyoutube887
2 жыл бұрын
Gentlemale on my list.......on my buckets list.......
@Northyorkspaul
4 жыл бұрын
One of the Masters..
@myyoutube887
4 жыл бұрын
my ears thank you for the pleasure trip
@richardsimpson7886
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing from Scotland of course glen Campbell Scottish magnificent
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