john martyn is such a legend but danny thompson on bass also deserves the same status
@Witregel
9 жыл бұрын
Iain Moore Oh yeah! Cat's played with Drake, Buckley, Talk Talk..the list goes on. Great bass player.
@robertgardiner2251
6 жыл бұрын
He was also a member of a folk/rock band called Pentangle for quite a while
@ricklanders5645
6 жыл бұрын
True, Danny Thompson (saw him with Martyn twice) partnered with John, Buckley, Drake, etc. and most recently he plays with Lisa Hannigan on her amazing live version of Nick Drake's "Black Eyed Dog"....
@cosmicdrifter287
2 ай бұрын
That"s right!Kudos to you for saying that.
@JOHNNYC1969
8 жыл бұрын
2 Guys, 10 strings and a couple of bits of wood. What kind of magic is this?
@andydixon2980
4 жыл бұрын
Great line. It really is magic, within us.
@minibasket2403
3 жыл бұрын
i'm agree
@TorkG8
11 жыл бұрын
It's not drug related at all. You were correct with your comment. When you have clinical depression it's like moving through solid air. The song is all about Nick Drake's struggle with his depression. John has described clinical depression very well.
@darkkiss7247
6 жыл бұрын
TorkGirl8 Been there, only described mine as walking through a swimming pool full of Jello. I can certainly relate.
@Ngerty1
11 жыл бұрын
I think it can definitely be interpreted that way. I also see it as describing Nick's presence. He was a very mysterious figure who possessed incredible talent and wrote hauntingly beautiful music. He died very young and obscure and there's no footage of him playing, so it was almost as if he wasn't even fully real - like solid air. To good and fragile for this world.
@snollygoster8548
3 жыл бұрын
Summer evening,wine ,stars above and john martyn. Life doesnt get any better
@2ONQ2
8 жыл бұрын
I went to see John Martyn and Danny during this tour. Blown away. Two guys and a drumbox. Totally mesmerized the audience.
@lulukallinen6670
5 жыл бұрын
Michael O'Neill oh man...i Wish i also could have See Them both together live..But i wasnt even born. I Love the "easy Feeling" they both Express together..to such a deep,deep, Song for Nick. My heart Hurt and is overwhelemed (sorry my Bad english)
@barrymitchellretroman
15 жыл бұрын
In 1969 I spent an evening around Johns home along with the guy for whom May You Never was written. Much toking and jamming took place. He was a one-off and will be greatly missed. R.I.P. big guy.
@matthewtodd3879
2 жыл бұрын
Pure glasgow Soul, fantastic
@allancopland1768
6 ай бұрын
A pair of awesome dudes. I think they had their 'issues' as a duo but musically... they were the dog's doodahs.
@monsirto
13 жыл бұрын
Beautiful version of the song that changed my life spiritually and musically. A testament to John Martyn's brilliance in that this album has influenced so many artists so profoundly. The story of Nick Drake is sad but this track seems to almost accidentally refer to the intangible beauty that Drake was trying to reveal during his short time with us. RIP John & Nick and thank you for bringing us something that is truly from the heart.
@Canadian_bear
10 жыл бұрын
Every time I listen to his music, my soul feels like a cat that is gently stroked by his soothing tones. The ultimate chill-out music.
@ludovica36
15 жыл бұрын
I can't believe John Martyn has passed from among us. I was lucky enough to see him at Glastonbury in the mid 80s on the hottest most blissful day imaginable RIP John .. One of the Greats...
@rknrlgrl6146
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing song...knowing the back story makes it heartbraking. He so loved and wanted to help friend Nick Drake :(
@michellewild8890
9 жыл бұрын
Love this song been listening to it for 30 yrs.Didnt know it was about Nock Drake .Very sad
@johnlratcliffe
11 ай бұрын
All these years later and I'm still close to tears at their brilliance.
@lmcgready
10 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@purplejash
15 жыл бұрын
Johns music has been the soundtrack to my life since I was 17. Go down Easy Big Man. Missing you already...xx
@mickblackman8882
3 жыл бұрын
Jesus, how I have only just discovered John Martyn, this is simply awesome
@DjNikGnashers
3 жыл бұрын
He's amazing isn't he. I'm hoping you already discovered Nick Drake, John Renbourn, and Bert Jansch ?
@CelesteHeldstab
8 жыл бұрын
Smooth, silky, and so groove-able. And agree with Chris Sutton below - Danny Thompson kicks bass up a notch on this incredible work. Brilliant.
@Matty73
14 жыл бұрын
5 stars aint enough. Thats just incredible.
@shiveringgoat
15 жыл бұрын
we need John Martyn to keep this planet SANE!
@weemoses
13 жыл бұрын
john's just genius i met him one night in the Kelvingrove Bar in glasgow he had just finnished a nights recording round at theCAVA studios. I remember walking into the bar that night and saw him,he had a good drink in him and i said John Martyn ,and he said ,do you know me and i said i certainly do he said well come over and sit at my table he was on the brandies i was on the lager.we spoke about his music and all the music that he listened to most of i had never heard of.nice guy ,r i p John
@yewtoob
8 жыл бұрын
Martyn was absolutely brilliant in all his incarnations. Danny Thompson is one of the best bassists in the world. They enjoyed a perfectly symbiotic relationship and the world was lucky to experience it.
@ontherocks8712
7 жыл бұрын
Garth Henkins yes we were x
@vernonallen3370
8 жыл бұрын
Just sublime, this song figures high on my all time personal favourites, always a joy to hear.
@gerardsharrock7417
8 жыл бұрын
saw John Martin Liverpool stadium 1972 awsome man
@tomsingleton8277
2 жыл бұрын
Danny Thompson is my best friend Peter Mcdonahs cousin peter has sadly passed. We met up with Danny at the Band on the wall swan st. Manchester many years back. John Etteridge on guitar and some guys from Bournemouth orchestra. Just magic. If you read this Danny reply 🎶🐕🎸❤️
@rodwill17
11 жыл бұрын
Heard John Martyn track on a german film other night, reminded me what a genius the man is, especially this song.
@stevenjgw9
7 жыл бұрын
For me this is John`s best work with the superb Danny Thompson, thank you for this posting.
@tomr4035
6 жыл бұрын
The greatest version of this song... beautiful
@bellg124
13 жыл бұрын
@weemoses a friend of my father's was on the way to a John Martyn gig in Dublin shortly before John passed away.My father's friend stopped into a pub on the way to the gig and was having a drink and got talking to a guy at the bar. He suddenly realised the guy he was talking to was John Martyn. After a few drinks with John he got up to head to the gig. As he was leaving John at the bar he told John, "You'd better bloody show up at the gig!" John laughed turned up and played a great set.
@brunopaulin-lopez3319
10 жыл бұрын
no wonder im such an anglophile, I fell in love with John Martyn I was 17!...wait its been 38 years already?
@brunopaulin-lopez3319
9 жыл бұрын
did not know he was Scottish...All Anglo saxons to us, numb Frenchies!
@jamesharrod2092
6 жыл бұрын
Well, born in England to an English mother and Scottish father. Bit of both I'd say.
@Chancer50
15 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace big fella and thank you so much for everything. Legend
@jimigibsonhendrix
10 жыл бұрын
WOW I CANT SAY THE FEELINGS I GET FROM THIS GREAT SONG FROM A VERY GOOD SONG WRITER GOD BLESS YOU JOHN YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL FEELING SOUL AND HEART WONDERFUL THANK YOU
@glenngriffiths7519
Жыл бұрын
These guys are quite good …. no one touches them in these years
@tomas_horn
11 ай бұрын
Small hours and this...all the way!
@gkitteringham
15 жыл бұрын
So awesome - so sad. My world will be a sadder place with your passing. The body may be gone, but the soul will live forever. Gid Bless you John.
@NeilFH
15 жыл бұрын
Farewell John! You shaped my life and influenced me in a special way. You were unique in your expression and your music will live forever!
@tundegombkoto2491
5 ай бұрын
Moves me to tears I'm speechless❤
@Mersey59
4 жыл бұрын
Remember seeing him around this time. Fantastic, but remember how long it took him to tune up between songs. Brilliant though! Danny Thompson, just brilliant as ever!
@BillEvansBanjo
13 жыл бұрын
Yes, Danny Thompson is an incredible double bassist!! And an amazing, generous man and teacher. I had the honor of playing with him at Sore Fingers Bluegrass Week a few years ago and I will always cherish those moments. This was some of the best music I've ever been involved with in my entire career.
@amandas361
5 ай бұрын
OMG what a completely wonderful recording of a sublime song.
@GalDriver1
13 жыл бұрын
I'm melting - what a musician and voice. So glad I got to see him one last time.x
@eebeelive
15 жыл бұрын
Be your own hero. He wasn't here to be your hero, he was here to give us all pleasure. Pure pleasure to our ears. Visuals are overrated. I could care less what an artist looks like, most of the time I close my eyes and really get a good listen on. warm winds John, you will live forever.
@313sidney
15 жыл бұрын
I saw him live 3 years ago & even though his words where unrecognisable his music still reached my soul. He has been there in my darkist times and my most happiest times. I'm utterly gutted that he's gone. his music was from the heart and you could feel every word he sang. hendrix, morrison, dylan only wished they could of had what came naturally to John Martyn! R.I.P. John. You forever in our hearts.
@batmanm16
7 жыл бұрын
My dads friend went to this concert man I would have loved to have been alive when this genius played performances like this. A true gem like no other John was he will never be dead. His soul and spirit still lives on music like this is immortal in my opinion.
@NickCarr1
15 жыл бұрын
Hes absolutely on fire in this performance. great stuff!
@SkolvanVikac
15 жыл бұрын
:tears: How you helped this soul in hard times brother. RIP Friend
@RoChinaski
9 жыл бұрын
Pure love
@scriptulike
12 жыл бұрын
Inspired rendition. Thompson on fire. John Martyn, The guv'nor. 'Nuff said.
@Mr-Foad
16 жыл бұрын
i seen JM live in glasgow twice both times he was supported by john smith(a young genius!) the second time i seen john he played the full solid air album! 2 great shows i wont forget! did anyone else see that show?
@stephent9677
11 ай бұрын
This is other worldly.
@Paulthecelt
12 жыл бұрын
Just too good. No more needs to be said.
@kylabotting
9 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Simply brilliant.
@AlexBoydstudio
15 жыл бұрын
John was a fantastic musician, a generous soul, and will be greatly missed :( RIP
@alessiocirillo
15 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing your wonderful music into my life john! Rest in peace
@kayjay111111
12 жыл бұрын
This song, the composer/singer, the artist it was originally meant for and the introduction quote ("had a bit of trouble in his nut") makes ya spit out delightful expletives that aren't appropriate for anyone but yourself. This clip right here is why I love music. RIP John and Nick. Thank you so much for what you contributed to our world and lifetimes.
@Tattulah
15 жыл бұрын
Saw John Martyn play at Glastonbury many years ago now ..musically a highlight of my life ..the stage ..John alone playing ..lasers across the starry sky ...magic
@DavidTYork
16 жыл бұрын
Great video - beautiful memories. I remember him doing a gig in Queens Hall, Edinburgh - one night a trio, Danny Thompson, JM and a drummer. The next night he had a full band. Only one was truly magical!
@theDoctor2504
17 жыл бұрын
Never seen him live, but listening to his music a lot at the minute, so it was truly excellent to see this. Thanks!
@johnhoward8567
Ай бұрын
So classy thank you John and Danny
@b.bailey8244
10 жыл бұрын
superb.
@LPdeluxejcm800
12 жыл бұрын
Absolute quality , two greats, and yes indeed superb Bass playing from Danny Thompson. 20 dislikes, beyond me.
@itchieG
5 жыл бұрын
Listening to this on Christmas Eve what a magical song. To be written for a man such of calibre of nick drake only shows the capabilities of John Martyn. Two outstanding musicians. Be kind to yourself and to others and merry Christmas to all x
@mwjemartin1969
13 жыл бұрын
He was just majical natural & brilliant. He left a great body of work & and Danny was just the best !
@gordoncampbell8067
3 жыл бұрын
With you all the way on that one.🌵
@MrBowsmith
12 жыл бұрын
Just a mention for the marvellous Danny Thompson as well. These guys are, now sadly were, superb together.
@martinhetland819
5 ай бұрын
Dont forget my friends,John Martyn was never able to do this without Danny Thompson.Masterpice of all time.
@federicowhittingslow4880
Жыл бұрын
Gracias John!!!
@JustJake57
13 жыл бұрын
Simply a great tune by a great artist.
@joebee9870
16 жыл бұрын
Seen him a dozen times now and each time he blows you away. A true legend
@calmdeepwater
9 жыл бұрын
1987 habe ich das erste Mal John Martyn gehört! Seitdem habe ich ihn oder hat er mich? Rest in Peace!
@manicmolly94
15 жыл бұрын
Last saw you at the Barbican in the Autumn. It was an honour. RIP
@Scottishnongolfer1
12 жыл бұрын
This is talent. When I listen to someone and get envious that I couldn't do a better job, then by God that's talent.
@masterlowsferatu
13 жыл бұрын
This is from a concert the day before I was born, and yet it still seems timeless. I'm fairly convinced their won't be any musician nearly as innovative as him in my lifetime.
Thanks for the upload. Mesmerizing performance by both!
@rudetuesday
14 жыл бұрын
Such talent. I hate that I've only just discovered his music, after his death. Thanks for this.
@squoocher
14 жыл бұрын
thanx for posting. lovely version, i think he got better for a while vocally unlike many singers. i interviewed him for a local paper once and got all my facts wrong, disgraced myself, forgot he'd done other stuff than solid air. sorry john rip.
@sleepypoodle
15 жыл бұрын
I first saw John live in '82 & regularly ever since, my last 3 gigs were after his amputation & I was so shocked by how much he'd let himself go. A superb musician but obviously stubborn as a mule when it came to giving up the booze & dope, it's sad that he never got on top of his addictions but I am so glad that I saw him in his prime as the last few years were just painful to see what a slurring, mumbling mess he'd become, being carried by his band (literally & metaphorically). A legend - RIP
@Y1001
12 жыл бұрын
The upright bass sounds perfect with the guitar. Lovely
@cornholio1962
15 жыл бұрын
sad sad day your with angels john..not walking on solid air...what a loss to music rip matexx
@roryodwyer
15 жыл бұрын
thank you for giving me inspiration in times of darkness, the world has lost a lovely person, R.I.P.
@mazrio128
13 жыл бұрын
Everything about this song; its mood, its ambiance, its two magnificent players of their respected instruments, the fact he wrote it for Drake and, oh yeah, did I forget to mention John's lyrics and voice? Mudgette said it: classic!
@SLB4523
3 ай бұрын
I first heard this at 19 on acid. No coming back from that. Forged my musical tastes, I was so much further down the highway of music than most of my peers due to this one album.
@Someoldguy69
16 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget when I saw him play him at the Gosport festival. I was the first person in the queue to go in and heard all this noise behind me. I looked round and I was face to face with him. I said fuck me its John Martyn...He replied no thanks but cheers for the offer. Then he walked over to the pub brought a crate of beer, set it on the stage, cracked open a can and then started playing...A fucking legend!
@MrJonnyswanny
7 жыл бұрын
Love the scots voice at the end "Now don't fall over" when John reaches for another guitar!
@Treforlutionz58
12 жыл бұрын
The irreplaceable John Martyn with his long time cohort Danny T laying down one of John's classic toons.He left behind such a catalogue of music so many have never heard, thankfully I have.
@SLB4523
3 ай бұрын
It actually describes my battle with morbid depression insanely well.
@mary-rosemcdaniel4241
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely, the bass is just wonderful!
@katee2118
7 жыл бұрын
Happy memories - was in the third row somewhere there
@DocGreen15
15 жыл бұрын
Thanks John you Legend! May you rest in peace fella!
@Lovage33
14 жыл бұрын
My goodness, this is wonderful.
@JuanLoftyboy
15 жыл бұрын
Saw him so many times and he never failed to touch my heart,even when he was all electric. Last time at Dolans in Limerick. So sad we wont see or hear him again.
@druma32
14 жыл бұрын
An old girlfriend from South Carlina who has sinced passed away turned me on to the album Solid Air back in 1973 and I just about wore that album out. Such good stuff and John will be greatly missed but his music lives on.
@eddisstreet
12 жыл бұрын
I saw John Martyn once - he was supporting Sandy Denny and although she was constantly voted top female vocalist (thanks to Battle of Evermore), no one ever bothered to go her gigs. So at the Sundown, Mile End in East London, there were about 50 people in this old cinema (now a block of flats). And he was great (she was too) but it's forgotten gig.
@stevenangel2487
8 жыл бұрын
A great man he will be missed very much
@RanonTM
14 жыл бұрын
I am only 16, which means I never got the chance to see you live. I am sad to say I have missed out. RIP John, you were, and still are a fantastic musician
@sbrownie
14 жыл бұрын
For Nick Drake...'nough said... thank you for posting...x
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