John Martyn, John Wayne (Clip)

[worddeep3]

i think this was wrote about richard nixon

or just a play on john's name

[mileslake]

I hate to say this, but I have never heard of this cat. Kicks ass though. Who did he play with?????

[farnishk]

Mainly he was solo, and a legend in what he did; people mainly played on his albums and with him rather than the other way round :-)

[SuperPierrot7]

He WAS John Wayne!

[gingerology]

I cried...........with joy.

[watfordkev]

A true legend

[terrigp50]

John Martyn was a genius. RIP ,

[panzermort]

the man

[talkingwall]

Been a fan since the early 70's. this man doesn't look like he is long for this world. I can't fathom how he got so damn big, peg leg or not. Geez. Music is fantastic though.

[mart3442]

Oi, the geezer is still here. As he would say: "I'm the driver, I chose the road".

[talkingwall]

There's no offense intended here though I can see my comments were rather strong. I've been listening to John since I was 19, I'm 53 now. He's got a beautiful soul (that was hard fought to find for sure). I love to hear him play and sing (I even play Solid Air in my jazz group sometimes), it's a little heartbreaking to see what's happened to him physically though. He used to be so tall and lean when he was a lad. Just wish he'd taken better care of his physical home, that's all.

[talkingwall]

oh yeah, and utterly unique. When I discovered John I was a young King Crimson fanatic. More of a Miles and Trane man now but John has stuck with me. Would love to see a John Martyn/Tom Waits billing someday.

[elnicko6]

Last time we spoke to him was just after he left hospital most recently there before the summer, visited him during the summer and he said "They tried to take my leg... they gave me a heart attack, try a sledgehammer next time grim reaper!!"

still full of spirit as ever!!

[robertelliottlangs]

The writing definately was on the wall,he Died Jan 31st this year RIP Bro..been a fan since the seventies...

[BernardBernstein111]

What a great track from a great talent love this song.

[keesz1968]

Thank you, i have played this song many times, very nice to find it here in the original. Thanks a lot.

[111chazz]

Ohh John John John, I'm smiling and crying at the same time. Seen him do this in Edinburgh when he was 'on his feet' and it was truly amazing. God bless.

[Electronoodle]

so him last year at the bein inn. truly remarkable gig. met the great man afterwards, unrecognised genius personified

[thirdfloorit]

Thanks for posting this! fantastic - I was standing right by you!

[mart3442]

Fantastic, his voice just gets better and better.

John Wayne has transformed into a real showstopper.

[Xavi1900]

You captured this well farnishk - The big man is loving it at the end.

[RaysTrack]

Once again - a thousand blessings for posting - I was about 8 feet to your right - what a wonderful set that was!

[windytim]

Thanks for posting clip i have seen jonh 8/9 times but now live in NZ so its good to see him again

Thanks

Tim

[john57sharp]

Thanks so much for posting this (and the others) up here - Gilly and I were at this gig, probably stood just to your left, and it was THE best hour of live music we've ever seen!!!

Thanks again

John