Forgot to add that every few years I seem to put this tune on a loop and then leave it. So wonderful. It really does feel like John is singing from above at this point.
So I'm watching a documentary today, called "Down the Tracks". And there, in the latter half of the film was this guy playing the most beautiful acoustic guitar. The name key comes up for about a second and disappears: John Renbourn. This guy is all kinds of amazing. I was born in the 80's and only really like music from the 60's so it's tough for me to find "new" stuff to listen to. This man has rocketed to one of my favorites immediatley. Thankyou very much for the post!
This man has been the consummate, most versatile, artist for 5 decades. I recall when he was with "Pentangle". John Fahey, John Renbourn, Davey Graham, Bert Jansch. No electric player comes close to them.
I spoke with him briefly after a show in Santa Cruz in the late 90s. I was curious if Steve Cropper had ever said something to him about his version of “Sweet Potato” so I asked. John said that he’d never met Steve but would like to. I was a bit disappointed to hear that… Anyway, I’m hardly religious, but I would seriously consider having this played at any possible wake for me. It’s actually a very joyous tune…
What a great guy; I met him in Québec at the Summer festival a few years ago and told him he must have had the same teacher for facial expressions as Julian Bream, which brought a chuckle. R.I.P. John, many thanks for your beautiful playing.
Whenever I get frustrated with my guitar, and think 'I'll never be as good as John or Bert'...... I watch clips like these. Here's John, fingers like sausages, incorrect playing position, no thumb-pick, and yet just listen to the man. Absolute genius.
You're absolutely right! I had the same sensation of John's barely touching the fretboard, yet playing wonderfully that "standard" of his live repertoire. The song is actually one of Spence's classics basically intended to be a spiritual, with strong blues and calypso influences. While playing it, Spence made so many variations to melody that his wife Louise used to complain about its excessive complexity. John's version is capturing very well the spirit of the song. Cheers Van
I had a great dream from heaven last night The angels in heaven were calling me home Thank God I can sing a song of His love Someday I'll be singing above Glory to Jesus who has saved us from sin Glory to Jesus I'm free to say Thank God I can sing a song of His love Someday I'll be singing above When mother and father forsake me, I know The angels in heaven they're calling me home Thank God I can sing a song of His love Someday I'll be singing above Glory to Jesus who has saved us from sin Glory to Jesus I'm free to say Thank God I can sing a song of His love Someday I'll be singing above I had a great dream from heaven last night The angels in heaven were calling me home Thank God I can sing a song of His love Someday I'll be singing above Glory to Jesus who has saved us from sin Glory to Jesus I'm free - yes I am Thank God I can sing a song of His love Someday I'll be singing above
I am sorry,..you are right,..,..!! the back scene really looks like the square where he played in ancona...last summer....(and he wears also the same hat!)
Think KanXibChaac didn't mean to offend anybody. My compliments to you if you like John and Pentangle. But you may probably understand you're the exception proving the rule. The point is that most young people these days despise this kind of music. As I wrote 6 years ago: this is NOT easy music to listen to. I've been playing acoustic guitar for 35 years and even now I can hardly understand what it takes to become John Renbourn. Van
I think Ry Cooder's version of Great dreams is a lot more musical in terms of how he brings the tune across, this is more clinical version that lacks that "thing" if ya'll get my drift. Ry Cooder has this touch that ends up him not playing the tune or song the same twice which to me is a true musician. however in saying this iv always enjoyed Renbourn and was lucky enough to meet him in person in 1975, he was a nice guy, and an awesome guitarist.
Well, my friends ElvenDane and Safuna surely didn't like your comment. I have a deep respect for any kind of music taste, even far away from mine. Nevertheless.. why put a comment? Just watch it and leave after a while. Simply you can't understand this music.
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Forgot to add that every few years I seem to put this tune on a loop and then leave it. So wonderful. It really does feel like John is singing from above at this point.
Now I remember why I spend my time trying to play guitar.
So I'm watching a documentary today, called "Down the Tracks". And there, in the latter half of the film was this guy playing the most beautiful acoustic guitar. The name key comes up for about a second and disappears: John Renbourn. This guy is all kinds of amazing. I was born in the 80's and only really like music from the 60's so it's tough for me to find "new" stuff to listen to. This man has rocketed to one of my favorites immediatley. Thankyou very much for the post!
This man has been the consummate, most versatile, artist for 5 decades.
I recall when he was with "Pentangle".
John Fahey, John Renbourn, Davey Graham, Bert Jansch.
No electric player comes close to them.
The way I like to remember ...... Uncle John..... 🙌🏻🤗 ..... Great Tour .... Bless Uncle John .... Peace ✌🏻☮️
I was born in 1991, and I actually love John Renbourn's music, Jacquie McShee's voice, and others.
Stop saying that all young people like "bad music".
I'm 67 and I must say that you have a very good taste! We all love John, Jacqui and the rest of Pentangle.
I spoke with him briefly after a show in Santa Cruz in the late 90s. I was curious if Steve Cropper had ever said something to him about his version of “Sweet Potato” so I asked. John said that he’d never met Steve but would like to. I was a bit disappointed to hear that…
Anyway, I’m hardly religious, but I would seriously consider having this played at any possible wake for me. It’s actually a very joyous tune…
Keep sending us great dreams from heaven.
RIP John Renbourn.
GUITAR HERO and an all around great man and friend to musicians the world around . Back doing duets with my other hero Bert Jansch!
What a great guy; I met him in Québec at the Summer festival a few years ago and told him he must have had the same teacher for facial expressions as Julian Bream, which brought a chuckle. R.I.P. John, many thanks for your beautiful playing.
Whenever I get frustrated with my guitar, and think 'I'll never be as good as John or Bert'...... I watch clips like these. Here's John, fingers like sausages, incorrect playing position, no thumb-pick, and yet just listen to the man. Absolute genius.
It's so good it's ridiculous!
I have been playing John Renbourn peices since the early 70's and I sadly miss him. My true guitar hero!
Lovely the way he works "Abide With Me" into the intro. Saw him with Isaac Guillory several times. They did a superb version of "Buckets of Rain".
Always loved this one live. Could imagine him singing above. RIP, dear John.
A true genius. RIP.
They did call him home. Too soon for me though. Loved Renbourne and everything he did.
You're absolutely right! I had the same sensation of John's barely touching the fretboard, yet playing wonderfully that "standard" of his live repertoire.
The song is actually one of Spence's classics basically intended to be a spiritual, with strong blues and calypso influences. While playing it, Spence made so many variations to melody that his wife Louise used to complain about its excessive complexity.
John's version is capturing very well the spirit of the song.
Cheers
Van
It's not 'intended to be a spiritual', it IS a spiritual, looking forward to the glories of heaven for all those who love Jesus...
Amazing musician. I first heard John in the sixties and sadi wow that's what a guitar should sound like lol
miss you john
Thank you John.
This is so darn good .
Speechless, a pitty I cant afford a scooling in spain or greece :\
Sleep well, great soul!
I had a great dream from heaven last night
The angels in heaven were calling me home
Thank God I can sing a song of His love
Someday I'll be singing above
Glory to Jesus who has saved us from sin
Glory to Jesus I'm free to say
Thank God I can sing a song of His love
Someday I'll be singing above
When mother and father forsake me, I know
The angels in heaven they're calling me home
Thank God I can sing a song of His love
Someday I'll be singing above
Glory to Jesus who has saved us from sin
Glory to Jesus I'm free to say
Thank God I can sing a song of His love
Someday I'll be singing above
I had a great dream from heaven last night
The angels in heaven were calling me home
Thank God I can sing a song of His love
Someday I'll be singing above
Glory to Jesus who has saved us from sin
Glory to Jesus I'm free - yes I am
Thank God I can sing a song of His love
Someday I'll be singing above
A song of undying faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
@@paulhall170 That, or a faith reborn.
loved Ry's for years,but now??
John Renbourne! Play the blues....
Olé John.
RIP
Rest in peace.
this is video was shot in Ancona,Piazza del Papa,....where I live,..last summer...I was there,..
@Rikk303 oh yes,..it was a beautiful summer night,..he played in a nice old square of my town...and he played real good,...for free....!
Sorry Valerio, this video was taken in Pavia back in 2005.
By me.
I am sorry,..you are right,..,..!! the back scene really looks like the square where he played in ancona...last summer....(and he wears also the same hat!)
@ValerioMansueti oh,..yeah,..I didn't know adrian legg,..thanks a lot....!!!!absolutely impossible guitar...!!
@ValerioMansueti did the English ragtime go down well there?
@VanDeFields That kid was born in 1990, what can you expect? He probably listens to Justin Bieber and Kate Perry.
Think KanXibChaac didn't mean to offend anybody. My compliments to you if you like John and Pentangle. But you may probably understand you're the exception proving the rule. The point is that most young people these days despise this kind of music. As I wrote 6 years ago: this is NOT easy music to listen to. I've been playing acoustic guitar for 35 years and even now I can hardly understand what it takes to become John Renbourn.
Van
im 60 soo lets pick
@ValerioMansueti Check out Adrian Legg on RUclips. Also real good and for free! I think you'll like him if you've not heard him before
I think Ry Cooder's version of Great dreams is a lot more musical in terms of how he brings the tune across, this is more clinical version that lacks that "thing" if ya'll get my drift. Ry Cooder has this touch that ends up him not playing the tune or song the same twice which to me is a true musician. however in saying this iv always enjoyed Renbourn and was lucky enough to meet him in person in 1975, he was a nice guy, and an awesome guitarist.
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@tei1990 Each to their own But truly not liking this is plain stupid - listen to it - it is amazing playing and pretty good singing too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, my friends ElvenDane and Safuna surely didn't like your comment. I have a deep respect for any kind of music taste, even far away from mine. Nevertheless.. why put a comment? Just watch it and leave after a while. Simply you can't understand this music.
Good..but Ry's version is better.