John Hartford -- Gentle On My Mind

[eektog]

very good banjo pickin and fiddles.

[mikybear]

is there any way to purchase version

[phillyflash43]

John Hartford was definitely underrated...I enjoyed his versions of his own work and others...

[ekatat1406]

RIP John Hartford.

[4aSteadyStateEconomy]

I find this version too upbeat for the mood of the song I've grown used to. Hartford's "standard" version is similar to the one Campbell made famous, though Campbell gave it a certain edge.

[ter235]

I love this song ... thanks for posting!

[meatrevolver]

One of the greatest songs ever. Written and sung by the great Johnny Hartford.

[UnusualPlaylist]

this is pretty good tune for writing the online dating profile!

[VictorianRose7]

@UnusualPlaylist  ??

[johnhotze]

@VictorianRose7 Was the pick I left on his tombstone still there. Thanks for all your support of John. See you at the Hartford festival in a little over 4 months. I wish everybody that loves his music come to Bean Blossom and celebrate his music.

[VictorianRose7]

@johnhotze It seems like there was one there, not sure though--its been a few years since I was there. I can't wait for the festival, I just hope my husband can get the time off from work. :)

[czguybilly]

John Hardford. A really gerat talent, and for many, discovered too late. There is no one who sounds like him., and I doubt ever will be. Godsoeed John, you are missed.

[08shortstop]

Glen Campbell had the hit, but Hartford had the gift to pen this incredible song ... the imagery is spectacular ... clothes lines, wheat fields, junk yards ... freedom of the road versus the comfort of home .... not one word is wasted ... this version belongs in a time capsule ... thanks VictorianRose7

[yeovil50]

One of my favourite songs of all times...God Bless you John...

[Photorayyy]

Nice version. I'm grateful to Johnny for this song.

[motownredux]

I've loved "Gentle On My Mind" for years and there's been many great versions. I've never heard this one before and it's very good. But it been done better. Still, nice to see hear this and John Hartford

[Rieslingontheriver]

So fine! This is the ONE! VictorianRose, you did us a favor, Bro!! Thanks all 'round!

[tmegawatt]

I mixed sound for John at the Cheboygan Opera House in Cheboygan Michigan in 1988 and 1989. He was an absolute joy to be around and work with. You smile upon us John.

[Lorijanean]

LOVE THIS!!! He totally gets it!!!

[Fortunatone]

BMI Top 100 Songs of the Century, the most played songs on American radio and television:

16. Gentle on My Mind, John Hartford

[boywiththorninside]

Nothing against Mr. Hartford, but Elvis owns this song. 

[VictorianRose7]

@boywiththorninside I'm sorry , but I disagree!!

[jjkcharlie]

@VictorianRose7 I have to agree. This is mr. hartford's through and through.

[didold]

@VictorianRose7 true sincerely i think elvis didnt sing it that well, for me john hartfords live version is d best followed by dean and the rest can queue up

[903davesharonpoky]

@VictorianRose7 I agree with VictorianRose7!!! I grew up with Glen's version though; but the author's version is much bettttttttttttter!!!!

[Fortunatone]

@boywiththorninside Hartford wrote it.

[dennywolfe]

@boywiththorninside ixnay on the oopidstay

[CSSW44]

@boywiththorninside wrong

[pamelasu65]

@boywiththorninside I MUST disagree

[19cambre]

@boywiththorninside no way. Elvis couldn't write a song if someone gave him the words.

[ADDMOREMAPS]

@boywiththorninside elvis who? LOL.Ever heard of Glen Campbell and by the way John has better versions of this song on youtube.

[wambui37]

@boywiththorninside -- the bst version is by glen campbell!!!

[tuesnightmusicclub]

@boywiththorninside elvis who?

[dragged29]

@boywiththorninside totally disagree!!

[tony00165]

yes.....this has to be the best ever version of this iconic song....it rattles along.....it's your music America,,,absolutely wonderful....thanks to the genius who posted this...from England.

[sfloyd909]

he was the best friend that i never knew. i miss him so much.. God be with you my friend .

[tennis4809]

Beautiful slideshow! I loved his music. He was a great man.

[tripacer66]

Thanks so much for this....Playing this always makes me cry..I miss him so much..John's music has always meant so much in my life..

[truck87654321]

I think my first memory of this song was in the movie Tick Tick Tick love it reminds me of better times thanks

[dragsterdully43]

thank you john..........

[jnf1222]

Miss you Captain!

[CTNWB]

Terrific! Wes Bryan

[bluegrassrle]

great,

[MrBanjotrucker]

Great tribute

[sleaponit21]

the pics are great, thank you

[komo40]

Fabulous!

[MrZocotroco]

Un saludo: La mejor versión. Grande muy grande.

[rellimdrawde]

Damn good...............

[stefanobarlaam]

Grandissimo John Hartford, grande versione con Benny Martin e Sam Bush. L'artista più sottovalutato dello scorso secolo

[trickymutha]

I love John Hartford- Aeroplane is an all time favorite album

[JimmyWillis]

This is my all time favorite version. Not only is John great but the soloist are awesome. Buddy Emmons steel solo is over the top.

[gangelone999]

my favorite version, sam, sammy bush!!!  awesome!!

[eurtz23]

what album is this from?

[VictorianRose7]

This is originally from "All In The Name Of Love", it's also on"Me Oh My, How The Time Does Fly" (a John Hartford Anthology).

[eurtz23]

ahhh okay sweet. and you're right it's a great version. thanks for putting it up.  for some reason i didn't run into it until yesterday. i think the only version i like better is the one here on youtube of just john and roy huskey jr.

[greyfurgang]

@VictorianRose7 It appeared first on Steam Powered Aeroplne. If you love this then get the CD. It is the best he ever did.

[VictorianRose7]

@greyfurgang I love Aereo-plain, but it is not on it. He did many versions on many cds though. :)

[greyfurgang]

@VictorianRose7 I stand corrected. I have both Aereoplane and All In The Name Of Love and confused them.It is also an outstanding album too.

[vrooomie1]

@VictorianRose7 Also a longtime JH fan, and performing it with my group, Nearly There!, I agree this is got to be one of the best! Nice video and thanks!

[pamelasu65]

@VictorianRose7 I LOVE John too , he was such an interesting man & a musical genius ! ! !

[filthyphillyboy]

What great, touching images. Thank you, and THANK YOU, John Hartford.

[sleaponit21]

so nice to see new pics thank you

[GENTLEONMYMIND08]

best john hartford vesion ever loved it thanku stars for u ..andy

[jO6pac]

Another Great Version

nice pictures

Thanks

[nllleonard]

Wonderful version! THanks so much for posting John's music!

~NAncy

[julymoonchild]

Loved it! Outstanding tribute to a cherished performer.

[No1Roknroll]

awesome video! great representation of john hartford and his music! thank you John