John Martyn - May You Never

[MegaThecolonel]

JUST ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS EVER WRITTEN

[49mrjd]

to hear beautiful song by jm type in thatssamhesgreat bonnie happy listening

[j200ist]

Legends never die!!!

[danbo1984]

god bless you John, and RIP: you were the benchmark

[toddbailey1]

Found the guy too late, never got to see him live! Miss you JM

[Skyclad65]

@toddbailey1 I did b4 i knew who who he was, at bangor uni many years ago

[rattlenreel]

i've got no chickens but i've got five wooden chairs - (no shift button)

rattle n reel

zark dingdong

[CalumA59]

RIP Johnny Two Bad

[internationalcowboy]

still in my heart big man

[idntgiveahoot]

like this if decent taste in music brought you here

[reliabilityinmind]

Great..miss You (mi manchi) and Love You John...that's why, BTW, I chose your photo (from the album "Glasgow walker", as it appears on the left...) as my simbol on YT. It was great to see you twice in Napoli (my city) and once in Milan, and to see thousand times on Y Tube (thanks!)

[clipside2]

Can all of you wonderful people please recommend me some other albums to check out? Anything and everything. I think if we both love this I may love what else you suggest. Thanks!

[KatiePresley1]

@clipside2 try listening to ''The one you really love'' by The Magnetic Fields. If you like electronic music (really cool one) try ''Plastic People'' by Four Tet

[breandylundy]

@KatiePresley1 four tet. yes. yes. yes.

[bigboyzac2010]

Aah John... had to comment, but what do you say in front of a genius? May you never - everybody, cos its the bugger if you do!

[mensamoo]

just realised after all these years... put a real musician in a cold undressed studio without an audience: all that can shine is the musician. OGWT was so right.

[Dermot2927]

@iop666iop I know you're probably trying to get a rise out of people, but it's true that someone who writes beautiful, sensitive songs is not necessarily an angel at home - John Lennon also had a questionable attitude to women. Martyn was a musical genius but a fool to himself, drinking himself to an early grave and robbing the world of more of those wonderful songs. he could be mesmerising live, but just as often I saw him drunk and annoying in concert, never without a smile on his face though.

[107291auke]

Listen to his song go out and get!!!! A really underrated song of him!

[mummycorinne]

saw him many times and he always impressed. wonderful musician and terribly missed.

[april20th2010]

@iop666iop

You're a real cunt.

[TheCompleteGuitarist]

@iop666iop I don't know any rational alcoholics. I'd blame the alcohol and drugs before I'd blame him. My mother was an alcoholic child beater.

[2002trigger]

i love that man

[chordchemistry1]

38 dislikes!!!!!!!!! unbelievable

[torquemadagb]

catchtag22 I remember John saying he played there for years and didn't realise the place had a French name and just thought it was owned by a bloke called Les Cousins 8o) God bless John

[TheRainingHands]

Thank you.



[Catchtag22]

First heard this at Cousins in Soho...what days they were...it still makes me weep...TAG

[radiolizard]

Utterly beautiful. Always was. Still is.

[HarmonyandGroove]

Great expression! Feel the love...

[lauragabbay]

my dad got me into john martyn as a kid, he took me to see one of his gigs (coincidentally one of his last), and he used to play me the records and sing along with him on his guitar. i never really appreciated him when i was younger, but now i understand what it's all about, because it's just beautiful :)

[modeldrive]

RIP JOHN JIM CAHILL

[Yokel47]

1 million views..finally

No less than the master deserves

[jambofett100]

I just can't listen to this song enough. His syncopation coupled with that unforgettable melody and lyrics makes this my favourite of all time.

[sergeantfan3]

This is absolute perfection. 

[misscorah1]

Loving John at the moment pure class

[Janicedean]

Shame he drank himself to death

[michiganfiction]

Like this if Hiddles brought you here.

[mustangkim11]

@michiganfiction Yes, Hiddles did. I had to come check this guy out. He's not bad at all. 

[notey2k5]

@michiganfiction just out of interest, who is Hiddles?

[Osthrys]

@notey2k5 Hiddles is Tom Hiddleston, the actor who portrayed Loki in the 2011 Thor movie. He suggested this song on his Twitter page.

[Torkgasmicgirl8]

@michiganfiction No. I'm here 'cause I love John Martyn! - What's 'Hiddles'???

[KatiePresley1]

@michiganfiction what's Hiddles? I'd really like to know cuz if, whatever it is, it has this music, it must be great

[BunnehLuva]

@KatiePresley1 Ever tasteful Mr. Tom Hiddleston referred to this song through Twitter :-)

[aoneeyednemesis]

How can Youtube make a Dislike Button for this song , Im positive they love John Martyn .

[theDannyAllanBand]

Pure class...

[terryeggett1]

Fantastic! Thank God for the OGWT.

[cicobuffy]

Awesome. Such technique at the service of a truly fabulous song.  There ain't anything better than this...

[throbasonic1982]

Brilliant.

[Lateral4T]

RIP John you are missed very much...

[MrBoxbeat]

I can´t stop hear this Tune. Miss you so much. God bless you.

[SufitMusic]

He looks like an angel! Sounds like an angel!!

[8700ESB]

This is one of thhos songs that makes you fell glad to be alive also saw him at Essex uni never bothered me he wasstoned as he was always funny and performed

[hooeybrown]

I didn't know of this song until Kathy Mattea sang this as a tribute to John after he passed away. After listening to John singing it, I think Kathy did it justice. This is a song that should put a smile on your face.

[JeffBuckleyz]

Wow that song is extremley hard to play and sing at the same time.

And the fact that he does it so well, conveying emotion at the same time, wonderful

[TheCompleteGuitarist]

@JeffBuckleyz isn't that the truth

[ACEasterling]

@JeffBuckleyz He's playing with his eyes closed...

[jj71jesse]

'Love is a lesson to learn in our time'..............

Why is it the simplest words that mean so much? amazing performance by a legend of our time...........

[BrightonBo]

@neilryanlee

xx :)

[UFOIST]

34 dislikes? How could anyone dislike this? They must all be Eurovision Song Contest fans.

[dave66660]

absolutely. or fans of simon cowell and all the morons that think music is a throw away commodity.

This is true from the soul music.Plastic Pop go fuckyourself ;-)

[jj71jesse]

@dave66660 and that is exactly where music starts, from the soul.................

They say that you have to have had the blues to be able to communicate it in song........and if you look at the best through history, it speaks volumes

[C4VA1]

@dave66660 Could not agree more, Ta

[theboybrand]

my new favourite song :)

[SoloperEnnio]

Stupendo!

[FunLuvinBhoy]

Excellent, John at his Best.

From another Son of Glasgow

[CattailsandRoses]

reminds me of Kenny Rankin whom I loved

[csopr]

Mind blowing and forever Beautiful.

Sadly missed.

[scipfish]

Missed by all who appreciate music

[BainH8rn]

Toca muito meu .. muito bom! .. (Yy)

[rafasonehara]

*o*

[darylvanhorne69]

loved this man all my life! r.i.p.

[crowie111]

Absolutely brilliant

[beazvids]

my new goal in life is to see this video hit 1,000,000 views! help me if you want but i dont mind doing it all on my own. also, could somebody please put a tutorial up and break it all down. it doesn't seem that hard but im really struggling with some of the hammers and pull off's and my right hand doesn't know what the hell to do. thanks

[MadProgresser]

@beazvids to be fair why does it matter how many view its got? this sint music for the masses anyway.

[beazvids]

@MadProgresser yeah i half agree with you, But wouldnt it be good if music like this was what the masses listened to and not the complete shite thats always so popular!

[MadProgresser]

@beazvids no i dont think it would mate, the fact that beauty like this is under-appreciated, is part of its charm and makes it more special for me.

[beazvids]

@MadProgresser cant argue with that! =)

[m06een00]

@beazvids

The masses did listen to good, original music and bought it in their droves during the '60s and 70s. The '90s saw the start of the rot, and now most just want to listen to Gaga and Britney thinking that's great music.

[jensk94]

@m06een00 Don't think Britney is that populair anymore...

Anyway, Gaga wasn't that bad with her first album. I have more problems with Katy Perry and Kesha for example.

[MrThielBeats]

33 people can go fuck themselves.

[beazvids]

i really fuckin love this! 

[igoraustin]

JM was the best singer song writer to come out of the UK, saw him many times and always inspired. Miss seeing him live.

[thelittlestmojo1]

So Good! Everyone should watch this to make their day and life better :-)

[faithsongs]

pure class, saw him play many times

[setsailgilhooly]

reminds me of paolo nutini

[fzappa39]

Gives me the shivers!

[da1698]

just the most perfect 3minutes and 32 seconds ever. go on, criticise that. see, you can't.

[WolframvonderLaue]

This is still so very very beautiful -I think this music will never age.

Thanks for uploading

Wolfram

[Ellie9691]

Pure magic immortalised



[chuckrocket22]

wish i could've seen him live.

[one4all1000]

@chuckrocket22 He was great, seen him a few times when I lived in London. Even went backstage to his dressing-room. An ex boyfriend used to work for the entertainment section of the times, so was able to meet him through him.. great guy!

[davidmccaffreymusic]

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[edelweiss1001]

@davidmccaffreymusic

maybe

[edelweiss1001]

@davidmccaffreymusic

listened...your melodies are pleasant but not not near this (would be hard). the stuff i listened to was pleasant but no hooks to it. on the other hand here it is 3 am and i have the best part of a bottle of scotch in me, (ok irish) so my opinion might need work, but i found your stuff pleasant and there you are. happy playin, hope this dont hurt

[edelweiss1001]

@TheMarkbenno

cheap joke.............wow he can play with toe nails??!! hell even the toenails were great!! but just now was best, personal reasons

[delusionalbint]

a work of genius and many happy memories listening, noting today compares

[noisyneil]

33 people thought they were pressing replay, surely

[uteanatinny]

'Much missed... :-R

[darynom]

go dtugtha Dia suamhnas ar da anam a chara. Is fearr de, bheith amhran amhain ina réalt na saol a coinnigh sa dorcha. great song. thank you mr martyn. slan go foill a sporiead saor. daryn agus beta

[eliotriley]

I saw him at Rock City in Notts in the 80s , absolutely fantastic-I love this song. It's the only one I need for my desert island discs

[sandyaidancorymagnus]

I met John Martyn when I was working at a fish farm in 1987 in Kylesku in NW Sutherland, Scotland. Spent an evening with him and his wife, Annie, and my friends Varick & 'Junior' in their holiday chalet. Funny how the world goes round - I never knew who he was at the time and only after hearing friends play this song in the 90's did I work out who I'd met! Great Guy - Great songs - Peace, love and respect.

[TheRealMikPorter]

I was borne in 1963 and my big sis loved Jony Martym, Boz Scaggs, Joni Mitchell and so many others. I listened and learned and now, at 48, I continue to listen and I continue to learn. What a brilliant man, what amazing music. His pain he kept to himself but his [not joy, not anger, but] his love he passed around.  What a legacy. What a continuing marvel it is to listen. For me, "Solid Air" is still the album not in alphabetical order with the rest.

[neilmiknot]

this takes me away.... truly, i am somewhere else.

[unclerubberbelly]

best ever

[soundmusiclover]

that is timeless, incredible piece of music. What a talent.

[TheNigelc8]

Beautiful

[ChapmanDamian]

I was lucky enough to know John as I babsat for him and Beverly as a terenager... I have loved his wonderful sound and quality as musician all my life.

[ChapmanDamian]

I was lucky enough to know John and have loved his wonderful sound and quality asa msuician all my life.

[PaulDeFitter]

same



[blackvenomchild]

Dane Cook sent me here from twitter

[drunkenplumber15]

@blackvenomchild Dane Cook is an asshole

[worldsillusion]

what a beauty!

[johnmartyntribute]

The alltime classic by brother John

btw: I've prepared a channel, dedicated to this big man! Justklick my nick!

[Shazz977]

I've been Married 14 years on 2nd October xxxxxxand this is our song

[Mcrlover2death]

@Shazz977 no way! That's my Birthday!

[waxeye55]

preecejon, yes he was, but it takes people like you to spread the word, he was an original voice.

[brijjie1]

takes me back to Coleraine University sometime in the seventies.... great!

[haslam95]

only really started getting into 60s 70s folk, its probably one of the best times of music, im only 16 and its a shame i couldnt see john martyn and other greats live

[TheGesarmor]

Please don't judge the 'dislike ' buttoners they make me what I am xx  John Martyn

[johnnykR9]

a song for all time, all ages. First heard it '73, never get sick of hearing it. Rest in Peace John.

[tiffent1957]

This song is just Beautiful love it love it

[patocamarada]

A sad fact that this was recorded when I was 2, but I haven't heard it 'til now at 40. Something is wrong with this picture!

[KellyMarreeAh]

It still amazes me that all that beautiful sound comes from just him and his guitar alone. Take your Flo Rida and shove it.

[mczeppi]

I love Music! Im 20, Produce Drum & Bass and wish more people my age could understand true brilliance such as this!!!! Respect!!!

[Edinwildlifetog]

Words cannot describe this ....

[kazles1]

Stunningly beautiful.

[justvari]

19 years ago at this time I was lost in Bergen County after coming from my doctor's office. He had told me I would not give birth for a week. I sang this as I drove. Tonight I send it to my son as a birthday gift on facebook - nothing changes babe!

[QuistTV]

wow the perfection..amazing

[marmarymotherofgod]

Immaculate.

[MsEekhoorn]

In memory of my father...

And for my dear friend, born in the year John M. sang this song.

[MrCajunmojo]

He was a magical performer, no one could ever match his perfect voice and magical song writing, R.I.P.

[drumming31]

Wonderful R.I.P XX

[kkkkatie12]

RIP, one great guitarist XX

[jujuzac]

@kkkkatie12 check out isaac guillory look for him on youtube.....he also passed away in 2000

[sawabojo]

@jujuzac isaac was brilliant his death was a terrible loss isaac IMo was one of the finest guitarists ever

[BrightonBo]

sitwosaints, hardly 'going after Beverly at the time' since he was already married to her and had produced 2 albums with her, Stormbringer and the Road to Ruin, 3 yrs previous. I saw him at Essex Uni in '73 and he was wasted then. So bloody what? It was his life and quite frankly drunk or stoned he could pull at my heart strings like no other performer has done then or since. Utterly, utterly magical......

[neilryanlee]

@BrightonBo class

[TheDeacey]

love this, reminds me of happy memories, driving around Nice, R I P

[jonesthephones]

Pure, Raw, Rare Talent. Unbelievable that he's gone

[waxeye55]

RIP John, an original voice, sadly missed.

[nalwor]

what a legend

[grollum2]

Get yer 'air cut, scruffy git!!!!

Damn, but ain't " May you never lay your head without a hand to hold / May you never make your bed out in the cold" simple love stated?

[zombiedude25]

27 people are deaf

[cooltooth112]

First time I ever heard the songwriter sing it. It is brilliant. The only one I had heard was Clapton's off the "Slowhand" CD which was great but still not quite what the songwriter puts into it.

[MarkNezbit]

Can't get this song out of my head today, and what better than this Whistle Test version ?

[sitwosaints]

Utterly,utterly wonderful...he was going after Beverley at the time...let's remember him as the amusing fellow, not as the one legged drunk that he ended as. DO not drink, it will kill you.

[cruithneuladh]

Nice to see so many positive comments on this clip.

I think the mould was either broken or lost after this, and no-one had a clue how to re-create anything this good again.

And I like the superb comment where someone said "There's talent, there's genius and then there's John Martyn" so, so true.

I had the good fortune to see him live, many years ago, with the wonderful Danny Thompson on upright bass, fantastic!

[MrCajunmojo]

I never get tired of this song. R.I.P. John.

[101flyingdagger]

I had the pleasure of seeing John Martyn live when i was about 16 and was blown away by his unique style of guitar playing and voccals.

[101flyingdagger]

I had the pleasure of seeing john Martin live in

Bolton when I was about 16 and was blown away by a totally original style of vocals and guitar playing

[MrJoeGGriffiths]

There's talent, then there's genius, then there's John Martyn.

[MrJohnlovesmusic]

@MrJoeGGriffiths I can't think of anything more fitting than what you just said

[hashyhead]

helo, i uploaded a n old john martyn v ideo,well worth a look,search for john martyn 50 and youl find it, v ery haunting v ideo

[lacroupade]

One of the all-time greats...singer AND song.

[3cdwe]

Hey does anyone know where to find a guitar tab for this song that is actually correct? It's so obviously tuned way down with a capo on the 4th fret, but I can't for the life of me find a tab using that configuration...

[johnnykR9]

great, great song. Not a happy ending to John's life. I remember hearing this song back in '73 and loving it ever since.

[sratus]

maybe the greatest and most original white voice of all time. and don't get me started on the guitar playing. you're much missed John.

[TheEasyrider147]

i found this guy 6 years ago and wondered why the f... i hadnt heard of him before

( oh i know ...hmm..not commercial enough) so people miss out on great music like this. 10/10 great music

[MrBodel001]

this guy died on my 16th birthday :(

[jemgilpin]

May you never forget the genius of John Martyn.

Big love

[cahyle69]

The Dislike button should be banned for songs like this.

[coldoldrice]

@cahyle69 seriously. i think ppl just do that for attention. kinda reminds me of joni mitchell. awesome stuff.

[tomaskernohan]

Heard this track for the first time when I was homeless and broke,I know it sounds a cliche but this guy and his song helped me to get back on my feet.

[MsMagicalCat]

@tomaskernohan no it dosen't ,I'm on a big low myself at the moment, a stranger in a new town..I know nobody,,this song has got me many bad nights over the last 12mths ,,he was a beautiful free spirit for sure..best wishes to you:)

[andriaconnell]

why would you ever dislike this?

[ardottle]

this song has been in my head all day and now that i see the date i realise why. RIP JM.

[Deandwl]

Thinking of this guy today. But then again, I think of him almost every day. Diolch Mr Martyn

[bid84]

2 years gone, what a man! never to be forgotten. thanks for all that you left us,

[Trencomtrink]

This Whistle test performance intrduced me to John's music

[TheBren93]

R.I.P. big fella, hope you're off scaring nuns in a better place :(

[markbusk]

what a voice!

[vidiognome]

they broke it into millions of pieces and gave us all a bit