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Just to watch it die.
Line after line, I loved it,
Just to watch it cry.
Bless the weather that brought you to me,
Curse the storm that takes you away.
Bless the weather that brought you to me,
Curse the storm that takes you home.
Wave after wave, I watched it,
Just to watch it turn.
Day after day, I cooled it,
Just to watch it burn.
Bless the weather that brought you to me,
Curse the storm that takes you home.
Bless the weather that brought you to me,
Curse the storm that takes you away.
Pain after pain I stood in,
Just to see how it would feel.
Rain after rain I stood in,
Just to make it real.
Bless the weather that brought you to me,
Curse the day you go away.
Bless the weather that brought you to me,
Curse the storm that takes you away.
Time after time, I held it,
Just to watch it die.
Line after line, I held it,
Just to watch it cry.
Bless the weather that brought you to me,
Curse the storm that takes you away.
Bless the weather that brought you to me,
Curse the storm that takes you away.
Island records must have been an amazing place to be in the late 60’s early 70’s. You would have had Nick Drake, Jethro Tull, Traffic, John Martyn and the Richard Thompson/Sandy Denny era Fairport Convention all kicking about the studio.
Read Chris Blackwell's autobiography. Lots of stories about Island, and their commitment to artists and music instead of maximum profit. I suspect Mr Martyn would not have lasted long at other labels, but his bad behavior was tolerated because of his extraordinary talent.
The heavens know the brightest stars always burn out the fastest. Better than to rust as Neil Young says, I guess.
But on the other hand, Neil is in his seventies so he could've been wrong.
I saw him multiple times in concert and he drank heavily every time! But it didn't affect his playing one bit! I even saw him in concert with his ex-wife once. I'm not sure who was doing who a favour. Also, the tribute album after his death is worth a listen.
speaking of, how about some Mark Almond?
According to Wikipedia he was born in London, England to an English mother and a Scottish father.
That makes him English and British.
I saw him play live in Belfast in the early 1970's and he spoke with an English accent.
I note he died in the Republic of Ireland and for all I know he may have applied to become an Irish citizen... but no matter what his passport or citizenship was at the end, he definitely will always be English or British.
Don't get me wrong, I would have loved to call him as one of our own , but sadly, no.
Nice transition Bill.
Island records must have been an amazing place to be in the late 60’s early 70’s. You would have had Nick Drake, Jethro Tull, Traffic, John Martyn and the Richard Thompson/Sandy Denny era Fairport Convention all kicking about the studio.
When he plays with Richard Thompson, make a bee-line.
I second that! The bass SINGS.
joemama wrote:
I give a real damn about "real good guitar playing" - still, the guy is an exellent musician and this is a great song!
Born in 1958 and I am very well qualified to comment being as I saw him live a heap of times and own most of his published work.
I was only saying to Mrs Poacher the other day how much I miss John and being to see him play occasionally. No one quite fills the gap he left behind. . . such a marvellous talent.
Born in 1952. I was in college when I first heard his music on KINK FM, Portland, OR. Forty years later and I still relish the music and the era.
Born in 1958 and I am very well qualified to comment being as I saw him live a heap of times and own most of his published work.
I was only saying to Mrs Poacher the other day how much I miss John and being to see him play occasionally. No one quite fills the gap he left behind. . . such a marvellous talent.
Thank You.... Was in a bad mood.... Trying to find motivation to do anything...
I enjoy John Martyn... I doubt you could overplay his catalog for my tastes...
RP... This is yet another reason to tune in every day... and evening... The list grows very long...
John was better than both and totally unique.
But I love this song!
It could come from me! (Music and lyrcis)
Hä?
But I love this song!
It could come from me! (Music and lyrcis)
That would make for pretty dull and short discussion. Music is made by people, and people tend to have opinions, and to comment on, people. It's only human.
Here,here,Well said!
That album is his finest, IMHO.
*edit* and weren't we ALL better looking in our 20's? And thinner? I know I was!
Love Big John, especially work from that era. But I have to say I prefer the arrangements on "No Little Boy" even over those on "Solid Air" and "One World". Saw him a few times and he could be a cantankerous old sod, but Dear Lord, he could conjure up such incredible music. Undoubtedly one of my very favourite musicians.
From the Late Great John Martyn Filmed @ The Shaw theatre London special guest appearance David Gilmour on The Apprentice Tour
John Martyn - Vocals & Guitar
Spencer Cozens -Keyboards
Allan Thomson - Bass Guitar
Dave Lewis - Sax"s
Miles Bould - Percussion/Drums
John Martyn, OBE (11 September 1948 — 29 January 2009), born Iain David McGeachy, was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a forty-year career he released twenty studio albums, working with artists such as Eric Clapton and David Gilmour. He has been described by The Times as "an electrifying guitarist and singer whose music blurred the boundaries between folk, jazz, rock and blues".
John also had a wicked sense of humor similar to that of the Great Tommy Cooper RIP.
Johnny you seem to be stuck in the past.
John Martyn appeared in this series of six programmes presented by Phil Cunningham. John appeared in the programme broadcast on Saturday 10th November 2007 on BBC2 in Scotland at 8pm with a repeat the following Tuesday at 7pm. The series is about Love and Loss, and how we express our feelings and emotions through music. John performed Hurt In Your Heart and you can see it here.
Gotta agree with your post M8.
That would make for pretty dull and short discussion. Music is made by people, and people tend to have opinions, and to comment on, people. It's only human.
Although I'm sad to read the comments to learn that his destructive habits caught up. RIP.
This I too saw him only a couple of months before he died. Seeing him play over a few decades will be a lasting memory for me and when I play his music to my children I will be able to tell them how unique and utterly fantastic he was.
Could have been released a week ago.
Yes, as someone who had seen only recent pictures of John Martyn and had heard tales of his alcoholic (and no doubt other) excesses, I was shocked when I bought the Solid Air CD a few months ago (great album by the way) and saw how good looking he was when he was young.
But what's really shocking, according to Wikipedia, John Martyn's parents were both opera singers!!
That album is his finest, IMHO.
*edit* and weren't we ALL better looking in our 20's? And thinner? I know I was!
Check out some recent pictures of this guy —- a cautionary tale indeed.
C'mon Bill —- how about you play Solid Air again sometime?
Yes, as someone who had seen only recent pictures of John Martyn and had heard tales of his alcoholic (and no doubt other) excesses, I was shocked when I bought the Solid Air CD a few months ago (great album by the way) and saw how good looking he was when he was young.
But what's really shocking, according to Wikipedia, John Martyn's parents were both opera singers!!
Check out some recent pictures of this guy —- a cautionary tale indeed.
C'mon Bill —- how about you play Solid Air again sometime?
(I guess I am shallow)
squidish wrote:
A story… I was doing set/party/stage design in London and along comes a younger muso type that spent time with Mr. Martyn. Well basically my new friend and work mate was in charge of attempting to keep him sober so he could work. My new friend became a rolling drunk/junkie and managed to pull himself together a bit by the time I had met him. He attributes his decline to Mr. Martyns relentless binging on anything he could find and in being his keeper he had to try to keep him happy… John Martyn was a brilliant musical genius and a terrible addict.
I totally agree with you. The most fantastic talent taken down by the most awful addiction. Tried to fight it but had no fucking chance.