'May You Never' ~ John Martyn (album version)

[ekserdjigan]

Wow, everyone's talking about how young they are. John Martyn must be the hip new mature thing for teens to listen to I guess :\

[SilverWolfMoon]

@ekserdjigan I think there were a couple of BBC4 programmes about him a few months ago, and every so often the 'trendy' people cover one of his songs.

Back in my pre-internet days, I had heard 'May You Never' in a TV drama, but had no way of finding out who it was by. It was only a few years ago when I got Sandi Thom's cover that I discovered it was John's song - and rushed to get the rest of his albums!

[kalina2040]

A local artist played a cover of this on Wednesday, such an amazing song had to look it, hooked now going to have to track down the rest of his stuff!

[SilverWolfMoon]

@kalina2040 I really recommend the albums "London Conversation", "Stormbringer!", "The Road to Ruin", "Bless the Weather" and "Solid Air" {'May You Never' is on "Solid Air"}.

[kalina2040]

@SilverWolfMoon Thanks! Solid Air on order and The Road to Ruin :)

[LindyPSvideo]

So far,This is my fav. song:D

n...Skins brought me here!!

[EdenSoundandMedia]

What kind of person dislikes something as amazing as this, absolutely top class!

[SDsEntertainment]

I was 17 when I first heard him, last year,

I was in my friends room in Northern Ireland, it was Halloween and it was about 1.30 in the morning.

He got the vinyl of Solid Air out, and started playing it at the lowest volume.

The moon was glowing in the room.

Was absolutely incredible...

Fell in love with music again.

Great guy

R.I.P.

[Psych140795]

Easily one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived. His music attracts the young (I'm 16) and the older. The music today does not compare to his.

John Martyn Ford (named after John Martyn)

R.I.P

[louisgoodmusic]

i'm sixteen. and i think john martyn's music is millions of times better than any rubbish played on the radio nowadays

R.I.P John. <3

[MegaCommotion]

What can you say but Excellente

[100findail]

This song ,and indeed the man himself never fails to provide my sole with colouful explosions. I first heard John Martyn when I was about 20yrs old. I am 51 now and I love him as much now as I did then,

[jane1237757]

@100findail he has always been the singer for me same for me many many years and saw him 4times jane

[jane1237757]

Respond to this video... saw him 4 times over a 20year 30year period  still says so much more than most artists jane

[peacefrog1916]

Scotlands finest.

[zman531]

No one can touch this !!! Eric Clapton's version- NO-ONE !!!!

John M... THE BEST 4 EVER..

He will never be replaced..!!!

unreplaceable !!!!!!!!!

[zman531]

@zman531 New York representing John M. !!!!!!!

Only cause I lived in UK, did I get exposed to this beautiful talent.

I LOVE him !!!!!!!!!!

[TheDuchessRN]

I fell in love with John's sultry,smokey and and sweet lyrics when the Solid Air album came out. I was an impressionable young 18 year old....I formed my expectatons of meaningful friendships and lovers. I'm 47 now, but still 18.

[catbedo]

my sis used t listen t this wen i was away travellin to stonehenge x glastonbury everywhere i loved him he was so chilled xx r.i.p

[arnieboy123]

My uncle told me who he was ,

I've been hooked ever since

he's a musical geneous

R.I.P

very young john martyn fan (16)

[3belgarath]

he was a friend of mine RIP BABE XXX

[LittleGlassEyes]

This song never fails to make me smile.

Reminds me of being small.

I'm so very grateful to my parents for playing his music to me as a child. Faithfully a fan still.

Wonderful music.

[cocochanelleke]

Thanks for posting, very much appreciated!

[Nicky57557]

I saw this guy live at Glastonbury!!!! Yay

[sirronald69]

* * * * *

[rikwalker917]

dont give eric a hard time, he loves the song and him playing it is a tribute to john martyn and exposes him to more people than john could ever access,ill bet john loved eric covering his song

[diana79042]

what a guy, will be missed

[gtfolurkers86]

My mother played this to me when I was in the womb. Great times. RIP in peace big man.

From another young fan age 6 months.

lol

[louern]

wonderful ! brand new ! RIP.

[haholly]

I remember the first time my dad showed us this song I was 13 and I'm my emo stage but this song got to me

RIP

A young fan almost 16

[solidheir]

nothing compares to you John, your music never begged to be heard or insisted on being heard with everything else, you were just in between everything, there is no Genre, no stamp, no box than you can or will ever be placed, you are a monument of a human being. My statue.

[realbluemeanie]

Good old John.

RIP

[uzell100]

brilliant song.....always perk's me rite up...

[2404julia]

I know this from my childhood! :O <3 

[MrAshToast]

Simply the best.

[BWFSabian]

I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr Martyn back in the '80's when he was still walking and drinking.. I was in the QUB Hall and he was at the bar. I had no idea who he was and no idea that John Martyn was a scot. I met a guy at the bar and we discussed politics, religion, the Act of Union from the 19th century and got pleasantly pissed until the MC announced for the audience to make their way into the hall. He said, " Better go pal, I'm the gig." and disappeared.. Top guy. RIP

[ThePicnicBand]

Please, please, please will any guitarist who can play this the way that JM plays this make a tutorial to the rest of us and pass on this great music? I've seen lots of "chording" on YT but I'd really like explicit instructions on how to play it exactly like JM played it.

I do have "Transcribe" and have listened to it at 25% speed but it still doesn't make sense.

If you know it then please, please, please teach it to the rest of us. A good tutorial is sadly lacking at YT. Thanks.

[pdb1325]

Since my amp isn't functioning at all (transistor problem), I can't listen to my vinyl, but this is such an awesome track - thank you for the upload - If anyone has the opportunity to listen to this whole album on vinyl I highly recommend it.

[voru123]

in my soul. in love ..john ...for all times ....... voru123 germany

[radauto1]

I had looked up the Clapton version and had never heard this one. Very soulful. I like it a lot!

[SilverWolfMoon]

@radauto1

I first heard this 12 years ago on a TV programme, then later heard the Sandi Thom cover. But I feel John's original is always the best!

[MissJezebel61]

@radauto1 Hi this is the original version...in fact have just listened to it about 10 mins ago,,,bless John Martyn a very sad day indeed when he passed away..

[LikeSomeDickFuck1337]

0:37 - 0:42 has always reminded me of the Rolling Stones/Status Quo. Can someone please tell me why? LOL. I hate them both, love John.

[kirstyandchris]

Legend! :)

[Voidworshipper]

John Martyn could sing my dick hard if he were alive

Amazing musician, RIP

[maddoxhughes]

16 thousand views!!! Cheryl Cole gets millions and she doesn't even write the crap she mimes. The music industry is a joke.

[Gaberrz]

exactly what i thinkkkk

[MateuszRulski]

Fine by me. Good things are for those who can tell them from crap. Good things are ment for the elite. Cheers!

[JRJR4mb0]

i know just what you mean...so many less talented musicians with more fame than they deserve

[glenn1938]

Thanks for posting and showing why the song is so great .

[hillman39]

Can't believe no one commented on the man's anniversary a couple of days ago. Good man John.

[Mennis01]

Seriously? I didn't realise it had gone that fast... I only found out his name a few days after he passed on, but I've loved this song for a good 10 years, if not longer.

[uzell100]

john martyn...legend

[bedheadsweetie]

I heard this song on skins, I'm really glad I found it, it's beautiful<3

[1973nitram]

Bin trying to master this one on my Guitar for about 30 years it's that D tuning that does the trick! :-)

[153403hampton]

i hate eric claptins version he ruined an amazing song dude

[clerkhog]

i know he does nothing for it

[Dirtyboyism]

Another example of someone who had to die to suddenly become a favorite amongst everyone... Things wont change

[SilverWolfMoon]

Sad but true, just like Nick Drake.

I discovered John's music only about a year before he died, but strangely I had heard *of* him years before, though not his early work - which is the era I love.

[153403hampton]

yeah nick drake is the shit

[TheTilly65]

@153403hampton Nonsense.

[153403hampton]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS

[TheTilly65]

@SilverWolfMoon Don't know if you've heard the album "The tumbler". About 1969 i think.It's wonderful.

[SilverWolfMoon]

@TheTilly65 Yes, I have all his early albums, from "London Conversation" to "Inside Out", and several songs from both "Sunday's Child" and "One World".

"The Tumbler" contains one of my favourite of John's songs: 'Seven Black Roses' :)

[TheTilly65]

@SilverWolfMoon Is that an american version of the album? I have the British version on c.d. It's not on there.:)

[SilverWolfMoon]

@TheTilly65 Not as far as I know ~ I'm in Britain! Just checked on Amazon and it's on the album listed there. I've had mine for about 3 years, but maybe it's a reissue...

[TheTilly65]

@SilverWolfMoon Weird. It's not on my CD. Cheers for the reply.

[TheTilly65]

@SilverWolfMoon Someone said Nick drake is shit. ARE THEY DEAF!

[153403hampton]

i like nick drakes song black eyed dog

[metalhead32uk]

only just discoverd this guy tonight and i cant beleive hes dead!

Why arent songs written like this anymore

From an even younger John Martyn fan (19)

R.I.P

[SilverWolfMoon]

I was only 16 when I first heard this song used on a TV drama {1998}, but at the time I didn't know what it was or who it was by. And I didin't find out until 3 years ago!

If you ever want some JM song recommendations, just send me a message :)

[metalhead32uk]

I have his back catalogue now but thanks :)

[rfranklinw1]

@metalhead32uk have you heard tim hardin or john prine? if not check them out

[AmberBoulderstone]

just heard eric claptons version - it has nothing on this.

RIP

from an even younger John Martyn fan age 16.

[haholly]

@metalhead32uk I'm 15 Sooo u know :P

[ojhbc]

@metalhead32uk im a 15 yearold john martyn fan... been litening to him for about three years...

[TurdpercyGangUK]

@ojhbc I've only just started listening to him and I'm the same age. :P

[meckuw1]

thanks..still sounds great

[1simple3]

Wow. Fantastic.

[mad3arber]

off the hook man is so good still sound's fresh 2 day better than all that chart stuff that's out now..

From a very young John Martyn fan "32"

R.I.P. John

[VanJoviDefSnake]

i love this song

[SilverWolfMoon]

Okay folks.

I will *not* have offensive comments posted on a song likely to be viewed by younger listeners.

Such comments will be removed, and repeat offenders will be blocked.

[Brunkie]

To be fair they're likely to encounter a lot worse language if they keep watching JM videos

x

[nellster66]

fantastic!

what a talanted chap! R.I.P

[mausespeck]

=) Wonderfull <3

[DonegalRaymie201]

Incredible guitar work, so glad I still have this on vinyl somewhere!