John Martyn - Excuse Me MIster
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- Опубликовано: 27 мар 2007
- From Transatlantic Sessions series 2 (1998)
song: Ben Harper
piano: Paul Brady
weissenborn: Jerry Douglas
other guitar: John Leventhal
bass: Danny Thompson
percussion: Tommy Hayes 
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I have been listening to John's music for over 50 years and also saw him in concert a few times. I never get tired of his music and often find new things within it
My late Wife & I never missed an opportunity to see Big John play live when he was in our vicinity! What a staggering talent, a true powerhouse. Rest Easy Big Man ...
What a powerful song it doesn't get much better than that bless you big john R.I.P. dude.
I remember someone who said they were doing the job of roadie for him and said he was a true gentleman. It's good to know he had that to him as well as a remarkable talent. This is as good a blues interpretation I've ever heard.
Transatlantic Sessions has resulted in some of the finest music ever recorded.
Completely agree!
Should I ever find myself at these so called ‘Pearly Gates’, and asked if I had any regrets, it would be that I hadn’t seen John Martyn live in concert. My younger brother ‘checked out’ too early in similar circumstances to JM and they really are kindred spirits. Watching his wonderful clips is a great comfort. Also, I remember the first time I heard Solid Air, mamma mia!!!
Such a distinctive voice, never too be be repeated, what a shame he died so early, I could and can listen to him forever, I have no words for his loss, than I am a lesser man in the future. Sleep well John, you are missed by me immeasurably, good night John. 🙏
These guys could have, on several occasions, gone anywhere with this. Maybe they should have. But they have kept it SO tight, focused and so chilled. Masterful.
WOW MY MIND WAS JUST F******N' BLOWNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wish I'd discovered this wonderful man earlier, would 100% see him live
no one i repeat no one has the power in their voice like john did
35 years of absolute pleasure buying his albums..THE MAN IS THE BEST ACCOUSTIC PLAYER EVER..IMHO
+Lee Turnbull think id have to agree with you there but nick drake is on a par with john
+braig crogan yes agreed.theyre releaseing some new stuff of nick drakes apparently..unheard stuff.i cant wait..try one world .my fave jm album
Lee Turnbull love one world my friend new nick stuff sounds exciting
Theres few and far between these and a good solid artist..one who' be round longer than 2 top 10s and an album .lol..
an insane amount of talent in one room. whole transatlantic sessions series is amazing. RIP big man.
*****
This
JM. One of the all-time greatest musicians. Everything about this song (lyrics, vocals and guitar work) is amazing. I could/will listen to this version very often for the rest of my life, God willing. One of my biggest regrets is that I never had the privilege of seeing him live. Thank God for the vast body of work he has gifted to humanity. RIP John and thank you.
I had the privilege of seeing him here in Glasgow (Celtic Connections) in 2005, 2007 and 2008. The 2007 gig was a tour of Solid Air (with Danny Thompson.
Immense.
Rarely are people so lucky to witness a genius in any field. Here is one musical genius. We're privileged. Thx John.
Transatlantic Session - great camera work, fantastic sound, brilliant musicians - what more can you say!
11 years after first listening to this I’m still mesmerised by the performance.
I miss him so much - that sound will haunt me forever
Its not such small world. I was raised not far from him in Glasgow
That "you fool" makes u question a lot of things, a real real masterpiece!!!!
Excuse me Mister, but this is Fucking Excellent!
too true.
I have had a drink on a couple of occasions with the man,amd it saddens me to think it will never happen again . Thank you for everythong John. Miss you man.
Spellbinding...easily one of the best songs/videos I've seen all year. The singing, the musicianship...this ensemble is superb.
Just LOVE this version on the Sessions series ........ Missing that man !!! ........ RIP John play your songs every day .
There are no words in existence, that can dojustice to what I have just heard . .. oh my
These guys are real pros, they keep playing but I think I'd crumple into a little heap every single time JM did that roar from his soul.
This song, and John Martyn in general, never get old. RIP to one of the greatest of all time.
I like this because it puts the emphasis on Martyn's vocals, not his guitar playing. I think his vocals were not given the regard they deserved, and this shows what a fab singer he was.
Johns music has been the soundtrack to my life since I was 17. Go down Easy Big Man. Missing you already...xx
Utterly mesmerising. Genius.
RIP John. Thanks so much for so much great music... Sing on....
I first heard of john martyn about 1 month ago on johny walker sunday show.[ may you never. ] awsome. ,and have listened to his music since. I love music but had never heard of him.{Why} I feel gutted. PS. I am 67 years old.
you have a great year ahead of you discovering his music, Solid Air / Sunday's Child / Bless The Weather are all albums to start with.
+john callaghan welcome aboard
+john callaghan im 25 luckily enough i have a mother with an incredible taste in music ive seen john live twice once when i was sixteen and two months before he died best live performer ive ever seen
+john callaghan I was aware of some of John Martyn's earlier folk music, especially May You Never and a few other of his earlier songs but have myself only just recently cottoned on to what an insanely good blues/jazz vocalist and electric guitarist he was (his acoustic prowess long being the stuff of legend)...I've got some more discovering to do also...
JC...just be happy you finally did hear of him.
I can feel my room buzzin and vibrating when I play this
John was the Best
rip john
castlemilk comunity centre ,92 i think
he was on it , so was i .
best concert i seen him play .
peace john .
always LOVED THIS. Feel fortunate to have see John perform on several occasions. Both solo and with his band. I always enjoyed it more when he was surrounded by fellow musicians, as I think he did too.
Hi Jane. Loved the plot tour. Your cloud pruning worked a treat! The trail camera footage was interesting too. Hope to see. More of that soon. I'll be going to Gardeners World live this year. We haven't been to the NEC for some time as I've had some heart problems. That's all sorted now so my wife Jill and I will be enjoying the day there. It's a great day out.
Oh man, beautiful, just beautful - he may not have written this one but he sure owns it..
Aw jeez, John. Thank you for making my life better than it was ever going to be. Love you, mate.
Hell's teeth! Go on John. We're still listening. X.
Hell John
Yesterday I saw Ben Harper played his song in the Jazz Festival Of Vienne... one another way to play this song. Honestly I prefer your version. I miss you.Your Voice and much more. Every day. God will be so pleased to sing with you... see you next time John.
I had the pleasure of playing one of his songs for him in the Rotterdam Bar, Belfast back bar after one of his 3 appearances during the Save The Rotterdam Campaign year. WOW.... there were only about 20 people in that lock in that night!! and he summoned his guitar tech to get his martin for me with "hey.... get my dreadnought... i wanna hear this guy sing"!
Marvellous talent.....heart rending performance
every time i hear it, it blows me right away... THE version
im only now beginning 2 realise what mr martyn was n is
a true pioner in every sense of the word
god bless n rest his soul
Only got introduced to this feller last year by fellow scouser Tony Santemera whilst working in Minehead and staying in a caravan in Butlins.
Nice on Tony-- How I ever missed this performer I will never know.
Brilliance.
Something else. This track and Solid Air are fantastic.
Sorry I wont get to see him live.
What a beautiful intro wow …
i will never forget midnight at the olympia,Dame st Dublin,Seen JOHN manys the time there. chereshed moments.God bless.
Midnight at the olympia theatre Dublin seems like yesterday.Thanks for many the good night.
will always... always... love John Martyn r.i.p.
hes awesome
I never knew I could hold my breadth for 6 minutes and 16 seconds. Whew!!!
The voice of a generation, even if most of that generation was too distracted by the pretenders to know it.
I now know what 'hair standing up on the back of my neck' feels like. Superb.
What a gorgeous soul this man has 💕
one word: phenomenal.
Bang on the money! Totally sublime.
Absolutely transcendent!!
this recording is perfect as possible... very simple solo but so much feeling in it...
Ogni volta che lo ascolto cado in verticale nelle viscere mie e della terra. Grazie John ovunque tu sia.
Magic, before TA Sessions became the shiny polished shadow of it's former self.
Dream like gorgeousness.
John just commands the band here.. unbelievable
My hero. Rest in Peace John. Your music will be with me for ever. x
Sheer genius! John at his peak. BBC4 are re-screening the documentary about him on 20th. March as a tribute to the great man.
Such talent
Thanks foe leaving so much for us to enjoy,bless you John..
such a great song...
RIP dear John...
Still chokes me up. Love ya man.
what a song....what man
unglaublich gut !
Dieser Mister wird da oben auch geliebt werden !
Another great cover from John Martyn proving once again that slowing down a good original seems to almost always works to give a nice new perspective.
my god my life no one can ever come close thanks ian
I'm a big fan of Harper's music, and this is the best cover I've ever heard of this song
im a huge harper fan but this guy done a damn good job in my opinion..
John killing ittt!!
what can i say absolutely astounding stuff !! what a tune ! think im gonna wear this video out !!!!!!!!
Maravilloso. Se te echa de menos John. Muchísimo
John Martyn oozes soul
what can i say absolutely astounding stuff !! what a tune !
I miss you so
love this song......groove is right here !
Amazing track. Simply amazing.
Thank you so much for posting. I have found a lot of great stuff by the big man today, stuff that wasn't available on here before. Great job
The man had soul!
God bless the great the one and only john Martyn . Thank you john
Superb
Makes me want to cry - big southern jessie.
This is awesome: John Martin, "Excuse me, Mister..."
Used to see John and Beverley around the folk club circuit in the late 60's.
You said it, mate. It was something else.
J.M The Boss. Still missing yah every day. xx
Pure talent.
one of britains best ever. RIP john
john i miss you sooooooooooooooo much
beautiful
i can't get over it
wow truly awesome.......................
Thankyou for this. Just outstanding all round performance. Someone on BBC Scotland deserved a Lairdship for dreaming up the Transatlantic Sessions.
Wow! Great rendition of this Harper's song !! Five Stars.
I just fell in love
Still missing you Big Man.xx
Jaysus H Christ!! This is sooooo COOL!
RIP Beautiful Man.