Big Muff - John Martyn

[Milieucafe]

2005-11-23 Ireland, The Naul (co Dublin), Seamus Ennis Centre. "The venue is tiny (holds about 100). Terrific night, full 90 minute set without a break (and without an encore)." (Liam Stewart).

[yakacm]

you came up with that muff is scotish for a fanny shit in the comments of the other version of this tune, muff means fanny everywhere you fanny, I doubt highly that that's what it's aboot anyhoo, it's about drugs if it's actually aboot anything I'd have thought IMHO, who gies a fuck anyway, it's just a great tune, i've never actually met anyone who likes John who is actually a fanny, so I;ll take that back.

[catweasel28]

It's always great to see the big man getting down and having fun.

This must be John's dirtiest song. In case you don't know, 'muff' is Scots slang for a lady's private parts.

[tarkstar99]

The best , miss you big John x

[NickDuvet]

And what a great performance - it shows he could still get down and dirty with this song - the fruits of his time with Lee Scratch Perry

[ralph1irl]

Well would you look at that! That's at the Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre in the Naul - I live about 5 mins from that place. can't believe I missed him. When did he play there?

[Nuckpang]

It was a couple of years ago, May 2006 I think. I was amazed that he turned up somewhere like that, but actually the centre seems to pick up some really good acts. I think they had Damien Dempsy there a while ago. Check out their calender, you might find some hidden gem in there.

[smythink]

This is excellent. Did you film any of the rest of the gig? I would love to see it somehow. Thanks. Stuart

[joeof5]

Will always love this man.

[TheHAPIplanet]

Alan Thomson on bass ?

[fpm1959]

Yep plus Spencer Cozens and Arran Ahmun

[NickDuvet]

He's one of the greats and after all he's put himself through, it's great to see him performing with a good band. Get out there and see him play and leave your prejudices at the door - as the man said, it's music. He looks no worse than many men his age.

[Gawndoggin]

John!! What the fuck have you done to yourself?? Come back john.. Please?.. you were great once.. Sort it out mate

[9thaspect9]

He has lost a leg, and drinks too much. Still fucking brilliant though.

[pointyfinger]

As much as i like old John he wants to get back on the big muff and off the fucking big mac's...jesus!

[llteejay]

you should be slapped daft you ignorant child

[spacemanvector32]

Sit down in a nice quiet place and have a long chat with yourself, maybe you will learn something.

[darwinator12932112]

the song is called big muff? or is he playing through a big muff?

[Nuckpang]

It's definatly called Big Muff, though if it's played through a big muff or not I couldn't tell ya, sorry.

[deirdrec1]

Jeez, I knew the guy was unstable, but how can one prson get so big in so short a time? I am shocked!

[Manafromheaven]

It's music stupid. Close your eyes and listen, or maybe write for People Mag

[wiggybeee]

Dear Sir ,how you can mention a Capital A...h... Llke Bowie in the same brath as Mr John Martyn defeats me!.

[cpcnw]

If you look at how Bowie pulled himself out of heroin it makes you wonder about this guy. Seems like he is on self destruct somehow?

[JosephHMoody]

Magic. His body might be fucked, but his spirit gets stronger and stronger.

[yhz22]

great nunkpang thanks for this ! more will be welcome if you have :).