Gentle on my mind -Tribute- Long Live Version-John Hartford

[gangelone999]

@jO6pac who was playing with John on this song?

[komo40]

WOW!!

[tomtomhulu]

get me a chunk of plywood and some sand i feel like dancin rest peacefully john you done good

[SMSHCT55]

you will always be gentle on our minds and ears John...God bless your spirit and heritage left...got to see him perform in 1976..WOW, and those "clogging shoes"...talk about a one-man- band....FABULOUS

[nihatbaylav]

We'll Never Forget You!

[josephkenny77]

Thank you for this wonderful song, John. We love you and miss you very much. RIP

[ashland1977]

I was born and raised in the boston area and never got much exposure to this kind of music. I thank my extended family from the west for introducing me to John Hartford awhile back. Still sad he is no longer with us. He is awesome. One of those rare talents that you never get sick of.

[ltkindermann]

easily the best rendition I've heard....just beautiful

[shovelpig]

You are so missed John Hartford...Is there a better song ever been written? If that doesn't make you smile and cry at the same time you aren't human...PEACE

[rafhenlow]

another great version by John.

[EricFlatpick]

This is so tasty, well played, and quintessential. Thanks! Who's playing the mandolin? Great break at about 4:00+ ... Jesse McR?

[bennyblanko3]

@EricFlatpick

Mike Compton ... listen to the licks ... unless Bill Monroe is resurected ... actually ... mike compton sound like himself ... kinda like Bill Monroe ... nice and yummy like a bowl full of haloween candy ... snickers and butterfingers yea yea kicks kicks

[sidensvans67]

Absolutely Fantastic.

[caravaneriam]

Some people just ooze talent .This just flows from him.

Absolutely brilliant stuff.

[jerry854]

Thank you so much for leaving all your pearls before you had to go ....You are my favorite riverboat captain and forever will be gentle on my mind...and tears of joy will help me carry on thru this life. All thanks to you and you're positive messages. You're the man John. Save a place for me there in heaven....I will be happy with a back row seat.

[sidensvans67]

This just has to be the best song ever..and so,,so true..

[rebaler2]

Lovely!! Hey steam powered aeroplane etc. Loved the man!!! All he did and all he sang about! I have to go to work in tall buildings!! Anyone know that song? I sing it to myself sometimes when I go to work sometimes. By the way, don't leave your records in the sun. You know what happens!!!

[sartainja]

This song has been recorded by over 300 different artists worldwide.

[myxxxii]

cshargeit your  fukin wacko

[TheVenture05]

Anyone know how I can get a copy of this version of the song?

[cshargeit]

try as they will, this tune is cursed with heavy humidity. try as you will. cursed with heavy humidity. less humidity means more suspandu.. it means more sustain of the note..

[JoMoMoss]

A true LEGEND and inspiration.....one of the GREATS who is truly missed.

[rafhenlow]

We lost a true genteman & entertainer when John left us.

[Zomby63]

fantastic player and entertainer

[sleaponit21]

jm this was your masterpeice  well done graham

[sleaponit21]

well what a success you had with this jm your a legend on youtube

[hawkshire]

assmire! what do you mean?

Speak some English. Yanks?

[sidensvans67]

Excellent.

[warminghut]

So beautiful. Great video, great song, great version. Warms the bones and makes me want to find a cute girl to dance with.

[mango66666]

What a great video! I'm afraid I didn't realize John had died - RIP.

[jimraw1]

He passed away in 2001 from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. John was definitely an original and will always be missed.

[Thealleygators]

This is fantastic! His personality sings right out in this version.*****

[fauxgrace]

Wow.

GooseBump meter's on 10...

[sartainja]

This song always brings my mind to a lost soulmate and love whose memories still pull at the emotional strings of my heart. It is a bittersweet. Remembering the joy and pain of a lost love. God bless her where ever she is now.

[crossvain12]

Whats that second picture?

Is that John and his dad or something?

[bighivetyrant]

John and his son Jamie.

[ironhorse11606]

Some years ago a self-appointed jury named John Lennon's In My lIfe as the greatest song ever written. In my opinion, as much as I respect the Beatles and their contribution to music, John Hartford wrote the all-time classic in Gentle On My Mind.

[alnot01]

@ironhorse11606 : Agreed. This song, albeit not this version, is a fair candidate for the greatest American song of the 1960s.

[hindview]

why do yanks hate this guy?

[aammirr]

Yanks Hate this guy !?!

Why do clowns like you feel they speak for Yanks !?!

[elitommy747]

I consider this as the BEST country music ever.....

[rhapsody5876]

Killer video ,and awesome cut of this song,

john's the man .

great job!

[Macangusagain]

Many years ago I watched a special with john Hartford and Jo-El Sonnier , talk about spectacular, their breathtaking performances left a permanent mark in my memory and in my heart, simply awesome they both were, and these many years later, my opinion is still the same, then , now , and forever American entertainers Ne Plus Ultra , like Woody, Hank, and Willie !!!!

[coppersassist]

As a former hobo who understands the words of this song with great intimacy, it puts a tear or two in my eyes.

[piesken]

Yes I agree It was a great rendition of his own song. For some reason it was taken off youtube. But it would be great to see it back on

[jbairdmurray]

Does anyone happen to have the ive for tv version of this song, where JH is joined by other c&w luminaries. Before he sings he gives a brief background to the song, and laughs about how well it rewarded him financially. It used to be up on youtube but I can no longer find it. Any pointers greatly appreciated.

[naturalizedtexan]

Love playing this on my 1924 Gibson. "Only a Gibson and Johnny are good eonough.

[BroughamConspiracy]

This is the best version I've ever heard, out of a thousand outstanding renditions. A thousand years from now you will be able to hear people sing this song.

[simonsayz42069]

think he was drunk??

[neurofire]

I seriously doubt you could play like that drunk. He does sound a little nasal but hey - he always did. This is a knockout version - thanks for the post.

[sartainja]

This song will live on as long as men roam this earth.

[sidensvans54]

This is timeless!!

Excelent

[1mandomaker]

Ah John Hartford. We miss you.

[groovemonzter]

Played it three times then got out my bass and played along on the forth round. What a great song. Best lyrics ever. Thank you John Hartford.

[4L60E]

Rest in Peace, John Hartford

[carlyraber2002]

I just was reminded by my PBS station playing Jamie singing "Gentle n my Mind" how much I used to LOVE john Hartford when I was a kid watching the Glen Campbell show- J.H. seemed the true artist. kerry

[tahira1]

Love songs like this that tell a story.

[Andrewwernick]

What album is this version on? It's the best.

[cabbitness1983]

awesome song :).

[bbmcg1948]

I saw John Hartford in the Nashville airport with his banjo and wanted to say something reasonable if i got a chance. It happened that we came face to face at one point and I said. Thank you so much for all your music.

Your' welcome he said with a John hartford smile.

love him

b also a banjo player but no picker like jh

[jre3651]

great version of a great song....however: I suppose I might be the only person who prefers the unudulterated version of jh. With all due respect to those who like the "later" john and all respect to jh's memory, I find his adoption of this character image somewhat disconcerting. Check out the "older" jh...especially the album, "Earthwords and Music" (his first)when he was a pure songwriter and see what you think. (this also was the album that debuted "GOMM")

[delaw3]

Is there any way I could get a copy of this version?

[jalmary]

Get the latest edition of realplayer. Its free. Just down load it. Automatically thereafter, you will get a notice at the top right hand corner of the video, "Do you want to download this video" Click it and it will download into Realplayer's library on your computer.

[sufenta67]

Just can't get any better than John Hartford. Saw him in Indianapolis in the 70's. Will NEVER forget it.

[dieselmann2]

the man played in nixa mo. right up the street and i missed him. damn.

[hindview]

John,we love you man..R.I.P.

[eyeguy1970]

Thank you John for everything. You lived your life well. If I can only do half as good, I'll die a happy man.

[absinthe0311]

This video really helped pay tribute where its due to the late John Hartford..Thanks...

[resopicker]

What a wonderful tribute to a great musician! I love the pics of John at the wheel of a riverboat. Steam on John, we miss you.

[elitommy747]

To me this is the purest...100% American country music compaired to the other ones..AWSOME

[countryhickqbn]

This is a great version of a great song. It's about the fanciest song I know how to play - but boy, when I hear the beautiful hold JH had on the rhythm of this tune I recognise that I can't play it at all. Do you know where and when this was recorded, and who is playing with John?

[toolmakerjim]

i was at one of Mr Harfords concerts in Asheville NC at the Grey Eagle.

95% of the audience was college age kids nobody as old as me.

the guitarist was a native Ashevillian, Chris was his first name,and Mr Hartford was really energized that night even with the cancer that had raveged his body.

what a wonderful memory of a real ledgend. thanks John...jim

[mandobaron]

that would have been mr. chris sharp

[BeckRD1]

John Hartford's music was such a part of my teen years long ago. I'm really sad he's gone, but his music lives on. He's great! Great tribute!

[absinthe0311]

Wonderful Tribute!!

[mred1989]

John Hartford was a great talent. Saw him live Big orange Music festival Coconut Grove. I will never forget that day

[myrnaukelele]

such a beautiful song. and such an amazing musician. we will always miss him.

nice vid- great collection of pictures.

[Harf]

YEAH!! Buddy

[JTHuskey]

Very nicely done, loved it.

[RGuillemier]

Quite wonderful

[malc1955]

more people should see this very entertaining bit of film

[adelfred]

That is an absolutely 5 star.

[coyne44]

very well done great music

[bluegrassbrown]

Tanx, This is wonderful! The only version I've ever heard was from that movie a long time ago. Who? Glen Cambell? Naw. I can't think of who but this is much better. What movie was this song in? Tanx, Bluegrassbrown

[scuzzykat]

Absolutely beautiful. Easily worth 5 stars.

[ans012345]

yes its amazing song you have done it justice nice tribute to a great man well done ans come rate me singing this song

[ans012345]

wow superb video love the song jo i see you said to me >huh thanks andy i have gave you 5 stars anyway okey dokey

[jO6pac]

YEAH ! Thanks

[sleaponit21]

your recording technique is first class, as usuall