I remember seeing this in the early nineties on UK Gold or something during my college days of going to bed at silly o'clock. And right then I thought, holy wow this is awesome.
I've JUST found it again, after what, 17 years or so, doing a random search here, I'm so glad someone has put this up. Such an awesome tune.
Ten years ago I'd have dismissed John Martyn as one of those hoary old bluesy rock dinosaurs that had no relevance to a kid brought up in the aftermath of punk rock. Then I saw this on a repeat of in about 2002/3... Blew my socks right off...RIGHT OFF! I was a very sudden convert right there.
One of those performers for whom the title "an original" was invented for. Pretty damn impressive performance here, I recommend headphones. A man who lived with no regrets from the sound of it, and a willing envelope stretcher. Seems to mundane a thing to wish you other than to say I mean it and that is RIP John Martyn, one with love now.
Heard the news via Mike Harding's radio show - tragic. I'd seen this video years ago when the BBC ran a brief repeat of the OGWT and this was the first performance they showed. Blew me away then and still does. Wish I'd found his music earlier...
@sonofbignose I totally agree with everything you say. I have forwarded this piece to so many people. Pity it wasn't done sooner. The credit the man desrves for serving something as beautiful and emotional as this. Absolutely amazing stuff!!!!
Oh John - I will miss you - seems like yesterday you played on my record player and I tried to play along - I will never ever forget your gift to me - beautiful music xx
As a long-time Pink Floyd fan I reckon the licks on 'Run Like He'll owe a debt to thus brilliant piece! What a virtuoso performance.
OxfordWaterRat 5 months ago
Just heard this on BBC4 great upload where has this been hiding all these years or has my head been stuck in the sand.... beter late then never...
Thebruv73 5 months ago
I remember seeing this in the early nineties on UK Gold or something during my college days of going to bed at silly o'clock. And right then I thought, holy wow this is awesome.
I've JUST found it again, after what, 17 years or so, doing a random search here, I'm so glad someone has put this up. Such an awesome tune.
DJPeteypie 1 year ago
Brilliant - thanks to Colin Scallen for sending this to me. Try some DIRTY MEDICINE - exactly what it says on the label
KevinMichaelGreen 1 year ago
Ten years ago I'd have dismissed John Martyn as one of those hoary old bluesy rock dinosaurs that had no relevance to a kid brought up in the aftermath of punk rock. Then I saw this on a repeat of in about 2002/3... Blew my socks right off...RIGHT OFF! I was a very sudden convert right there.
Sadly missed, bless him.
Wolfington 2 years ago
Touched by the hand of genius
spottydog789 2 years ago
One of those performers for whom the title "an original" was invented for. Pretty damn impressive performance here, I recommend headphones. A man who lived with no regrets from the sound of it, and a willing envelope stretcher. Seems to mundane a thing to wish you other than to say I mean it and that is RIP John Martyn, one with love now.
tullist 2 years ago
I think 'unique' says it all.
Heard the news via Mike Harding's radio show - tragic. I'd seen this video years ago when the BBC ran a brief repeat of the OGWT and this was the first performance they showed. Blew me away then and still does. Wish I'd found his music earlier...
sonofbignose 2 years ago
@sonofbignose I totally agree with everything you say. I have forwarded this piece to so many people. Pity it wasn't done sooner. The credit the man desrves for serving something as beautiful and emotional as this. Absolutely amazing stuff!!!!
ResidentMich 1 year ago
some people let you see their soul...
nilocyelraf 3 years ago
was mates with hendrix....this sounds even better...i know its a loop but fm backwards, what a sound
SpliffPete 3 years ago
he's using an echoplex pedal.
jimbob1969 2 years ago
Oh John - I will miss you - seems like yesterday you played on my record player and I tried to play along - I will never ever forget your gift to me - beautiful music xx
TrudiHiggins 3 years ago 5
R.I.P.
BRIZZO78 3 years ago 4
I second that. I felt like crying when I heard he'd died.
ddyfad75 3 years ago 4
Only just now read about his passing -- very sad indeed. Like it wasn't bad enough hearing about Lux Interior only a little earlier...
mysterysurf 3 years ago 2
Lux Interior, too? I hadn't heard... :(
ddyfad75 3 years ago
Impressive performance. What year is this?
jmcarval2 3 years ago
1973. I saw this on TV at the time, and it took my head off. RIP.
MightyLoveTV 3 years ago
about 73 ..on old grey whistle test
SpliffPete 3 years ago
I was luck enough to see John play this live in the 70's. If i didn't know better i would have thaught i was on acid. It blow me away.
abssom09 3 years ago
How to make one acoustic guitar sound like a whole band.. Sheer genius!
Waggonerslad 3 years ago
I agree 100%.
Jenisonc 3 years ago
John at his peak. Mesmerizing stuff
CartronsFleggum 4 years ago