John Martyn, One World.

The remarkable song writing of the late John Martyn joins with a very subdued Dave Gilmour.

Perfectly...

John Martyn.and David Gilmour- - "One World"
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Early evening music - John Martyn

I just tripped across this track by the late, great master. The oil rigs are a puzzle to me, the music is class...

Grace & Danger - John Martyn
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Late night music - John Martyn

Another nice tune. From The Tumbler (1968)

John Martyn - Fly On Home
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Late night music - John Martyn

A brand new find, I don't even know this track! Wonderful new JM keeps surfacing on YouTube which I have never heard before. Duncan, do you know this?

John Martyn with Eddi Reader - He Got All The Whiskey
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Late night music - John Martyn

Steve, this is for you...

How would you feel, like, if you and me had a bash at one of your favourite JM songs? Big Muff of course, do you think we could do this version?

John Martyn "Big Muff"


Erm, maybe leave Big Muff for another time. Grow into these trousers... >>

Late night music - John Martyn

Duncan asked for a bit of something like this, happy to oblige...

John Martyn - Small Hours (1978)


John Martyn - Head and Heart
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Late night music - John Martyn

Yes it is late, but this song was irresistible. I loved the late John Martyn.

John Martyn Live - John Wayne
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Music - John Martyn - May You Never

I 'may' have posted this track before but nice music is always good.

John Martyn with Kathy Mattea - May You Never
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John Martyn - Head and Heart

I need say little more...

Except it's Danny Thompson on bass

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John Martyn ramps up the echo

John Martyn - I'd Rather be the Devil
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I iz chillin

The album version of John Martyn's extra cool Solid Air:

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My marriage in a nutshell - by John Martyn OBE

IVe been out for the firtst time in ages and ahd an nice watering on Tim Taylors Landlord.

This shoulld br a 'Weeing down my trouser leg' post but '''k it

John Martyn - Bless the Weather

Best wishes lass, where'ere thou art. Grow into these trousers... >>

In memory of John Martyn OBE

John Martyn - Don't Want To Know
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It's true - The legendary John Martyn is no more

Far too soon after receiving an OBE in the New Year's honours list, songwriter and musician extraordinaire John Martyn has passed away in hospital in Ireland. Though often called a Maverick he was held in high esteem by many musicians and was a formative influence in folk/blues fusion.

I've been lucky enough to see him live many times over the years. From Glastonbury Festival to a stool in a back street bar, John was music and expression to his core.

On the home page at JohnMartyn.com:

"With heavy heart and an unbearable sense of loss we must announce that John died this morning".

Farewell John, and thanks for all the good times. Grow into these trousers... >>

Oh No, we lost another great

Breaking news:

John Martyn has died 29th January 2009

More to follow as I find out. This is a sad day. Grow into these trousers... >>

An old song from John Martyn OBE

After his recent honours here's another song from John (sorry for the strange squashed video - it's on the original).

John Martyn - May You Never


Here's a different version with Danny Thompson and others (again sorry, can't embed this video). Grow into these trousers... >>

Happy New Year

I finally surfaced from the revelry to find some familiar names in this year's honours list.

Terry Pratchett gets a well deserved knighthood for his 'services to literature'. There's an example of Sir Terry's work below the belt.

Jazz musician Courtney Pine, receives a CBE (services to jazz music), actress Liz Smith becomes an MBE (services to drama) and, most surprisingly, guitarist Iain David McGeachy gets an OBE for services to music. So here is the lad at his best. AKA John Martyn:

John Martyn with Danny Thompson - Solid Air


Oh and someone called Plant gets a CBE too.

As promised, dive below for a Pratchett goodie.

Sky One's lavish production of The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic.


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