Had the honour and pleasure of promoting a concert by John in Norwich a few decades ago. A few small posters round town, worrying if many would come, and it was packed out, with locals and people from other parts of the UK who'd traveled just to not miss another concert! He didn't disappoint. One World.
What is the matter with you people? How dare you put your judgements on this incredible man and musician. He was one of a kind, never to be replaced. And like he said himself: " I chose the vehicle and I chose the road. Don't blame anyone else but me. And it made me sing the blues. And it was all just for fun". John Martyn sings for the angels now. And actually, to be even more true: When he sang here on earth, the angels descended down here just to hear him.
I just love this man. Although he had died prior to my being exposed to his music, John Martyn has become my second favorite musician (right behind Jerry Garcia). I am so happy every time I find a new John Martyn CD in my mailbox! He is an amazing musician, singer and songwriter. God bless you, John Martyn!
I recently turned 38 and this fella came into my peripheral about 6 months ago and wow….. I hear so much low key and mid key influences. Glad I found him! He’s and man’s man singer songwriter!
No apology, You are an angel, letting me share times I was not with my friend. Thank you for putting this video up. Bless the weather. Gaz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well, dear Gravey68689. By the sound of it, this one song is all you have heard from John Martyns rather vast catalogue. Because if you have had any experience of J M music. You would know what I mean, and that my words come from the greatest respect and love for all the inspiration and unforgettable songs that JM gave us.
It is VERY apparent what an EXCELLENT musician and artist you were, John. It's a great pity that you enjoyed abusing yourself so much...to the point of destruction, unfortunately. However, rest in peace and THANK YOU for the fantastic legacy that you left the world, in the form of your music!!! From the Poseur!!
Fun fact - it was me who originally taped this videoclip at home in 1995, and years later I found it on an old VHS tape and transferred it to DVD. I uploaded it briefly to RUclips following John's death in early 2009, and I deleted it soon after. Obviously someone copied this video during the brief time that it was on RUclips, hence the inferior quality copy that you see here. I still have the original, and it is far better quality than this.
Well, my friend. You see, I was using symbolic words there. The purpose of such expression is to describe something that goes beyond the actual words. In this case simply trying to convey how much I myself, among so many others, loved this brilliant mans music. Hence the lingo. If you ever get your hands on a book and actually manage to read a page or two, you might be in for a surprise..
This bloke was a genius musician , mesmerising live , was lucky to have seen him on many occasions .However there was a darkside to him , nasty temper . Read Beverley Martins autobiography , he treated her terribly .
I think it is Karl van den Bossche. I saw him when John was touring just before the release of his ‘And’ album and Karl was with him and the sound of his percussion was superb; he had silver symbols that seemed to have a different sound quality. A live double album was released called ‘And Live’ that Karl is on. I bought a special release of the Steve Winwood album ‘Nine Lives’, which had a DVD included and Karl was filmed playing in the group of musicians. Karl is quite prominent in the mix on that album, which is a really good recording as is John Martyn’s ‘And Live’, which is a wonderful as you hear quite a bit of chat before and after some tracks, and when John realises he has cocked up the lyrics on ‘Rock Salt & Nails’ he goes, “Whoops”! 😁
Even his simplest songs - like this one - are deeply felt, and deeply appreciated. Thanks John... From John❤
Had the honour and pleasure of promoting a concert by John in Norwich a few decades ago. A few small posters round town, worrying if many would come, and it was packed out, with locals and people from other parts of the UK who'd traveled just to not miss another concert! He didn't disappoint.
One World.
What is the matter with you people? How dare you put your judgements on this incredible man and musician. He was one of a kind, never to be replaced. And like he said himself: " I chose the vehicle and I chose the road. Don't blame anyone else but me. And it made me sing the blues. And it was all just for fun". John Martyn sings for the angels now. And actually, to be even more true: When he sang here on earth, the angels descended down here just to hear him.
yes an incredible man. it was the demons that helped to make his work so sublime over decades
Possibly uks best
What a guy, he was our dear friend, we had the honour of making a video of this guy..... sleep well friend
If this had the studio version's BV's, it would be unbeatable. Still, can't stop listening. That acoustic tone is class.
So much sound with just guitar, bass, drum, and that voice. A quiet storm.
A beautiful storm!
That bass wow.
Yet another chance to savour this mans beautiful voice.
I just love this man. Although he had died prior to my being exposed to his music, John Martyn has become my second favorite musician (right behind Jerry Garcia). I am so happy every time I find a new John Martyn CD in my mailbox! He is an amazing musician, singer and songwriter. God bless you, John Martyn!
Ever bought The Man Upstairs Dvd? Dying to get my hands on it. Or a copy!
I recently turned 38 and this fella came into my peripheral about 6 months ago and wow…..
I hear so much low key and mid key influences. Glad I found him! He’s and man’s man singer songwriter!
He sang from experience, and most can accommodate his feelings. Great.
R.I.P. big john
Wonderful job by the bass player as well!
I was just thinking that
Me too! lol. There is no time
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet".
Susan, Suzanne, or Fred, it's a beautiful song.
The greatest ever
thanks 4 this my all time favouite jm song much respect ;alan john martyn
No apology, You are an angel, letting me share times I was not with my friend. Thank you for putting this video up. Bless the weather.
Gaz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Nice-nice tune that, love it RIP John.
Well, dear Gravey68689. By the sound of it, this one song is all you have heard from John Martyns rather vast catalogue. Because if you have had any experience of J M music. You would know what I mean, and that my words come from the greatest respect and love for all the inspiration and unforgettable songs that JM gave us.
Always nice to hear stuff from 'And'; it was a shock when I heard it first, but it's really grown on me, 'specially this one, and 'Sunshines Better'.
It is VERY apparent what an EXCELLENT musician and artist you were, John. It's a great pity that you enjoyed abusing yourself so much...to the point of destruction, unfortunately. However, rest in peace and THANK YOU for the fantastic legacy that you left the world, in the form of your music!!! From the Poseur!!
Fendermac made me discovered this great artist. I love his music... thank you my friend for this beautiful moment :-). gqj
Fun fact - it was me who originally taped this videoclip at home in 1995, and years later I found it on an old VHS tape and transferred it to DVD. I uploaded it briefly to RUclips following John's death in early 2009, and I deleted it soon after. Obviously someone copied this video during the brief time that it was on RUclips, hence the inferior quality copy that you see here. I still have the original, and it is far better quality than this.
Never mind the quality, feel the love.
Upload yours?
Haha the joy of the Internet. Glad someone stole it and got it out there for us all
John forever!
loved this guy, never heard this 1 before so thank you
Lovely song, first time 2 hear it, love the bass also.. Tks for upload..
Fantastic that you recorded this all those years ago.
Well, my friend. You see, I was using symbolic words there. The purpose of such expression is to describe something that goes beyond the actual words. In this case simply trying to convey how much I myself, among so many others, loved this brilliant mans music. Hence the lingo. If you ever get your hands on a book and actually manage to read a page or two, you might be in for a surprise..
This bloke was a genius musician , mesmerising live , was lucky to have seen him on many occasions .However there was a darkside to him , nasty temper . Read Beverley Martins autobiography , he treated her terribly .
He was what he was and his music wouldn’t have been the same if not
congas sound great .
nice one, thanks! lovely bass work. Alan Thompson?
Big respect to the bass man. Any relation to Danny?
The title of this song is actually SUSAN & not to be confused with the Leonard Cohen classic, Suzanne, as referred to here. Nice tune. Nice post !
+John Knottenbelt Hi John, The title is Suzanne from the 1996 album "And" track 2.
+MrCatstail Probably Mis Spelled. No matter, the song is great & after all it's John Martyn.
+John Knottenbelt Too true my friend....a wonderful artist.
Good to avoid confusion with Cohen though I believe the mistake was by the tv show, not uploader
not at all is misspelled, he quite obviously sings it as Suzanne and always did.
Who is on bass and drums Though?
I think it is Karl van den Bossche. I saw him when John was touring just before the release of his ‘And’ album and Karl was with him and the sound of his percussion was superb; he had silver symbols that seemed to have a different sound quality. A live double album was released called ‘And Live’ that Karl is on. I bought a special release of the Steve Winwood album ‘Nine Lives’, which had a DVD included and Karl was filmed playing in the group of musicians. Karl is quite prominent in the mix on that album, which is a really good recording as is John Martyn’s ‘And Live’, which is a wonderful as you hear quite a bit of chat before and after some tracks, and when John realises he has cocked up the lyrics on ‘Rock Salt & Nails’ he goes, “Whoops”! 😁
What kind of space dust are you snorting my friend...."sings for the angels now".....indeed. Good luck to you.
Percussion is too loud.
No it isnt! Its Mike Macvoy