May you never…
Little did I know it as I played a selection of songs from the three John Martyn albums I own that he had died a couple of days ago.
I first discovered John Martyn when I was still living in the UK. One of my more musically hip friends was a great fan. In fact, I think he bought me my very first CD. And that was that: I was hooked! Hooked by the lyrics, the music, his voice, the dazzling guitar play.
In my mind, John Martyn remained as youthful as he was on the cover of Sweet Little Mysteries. That was before the booze, the failing health, the wheelchair. What remains is the sweet music he has left to the world.
And that is how I will always remember him.
And may you never lay your head down
Without a hand to hold
May you never make your bed out in the cold.
(John Martyn – May you never)
Follow the link to hear the young John Martyn singing May you never.
Truly a great loss. May we never forget him.
January 31, 2009 at 08:27
I humbly admit I’ve never heard of the guy but thanks to You Tube and the internet his music and the man will live on for we who never got the chance the first time to “know” him.
Have a great Saturday Lady Fi!!!!
January 31, 2009 at 08:34
Never heard of him or his Music…
But that may be becuse all we hear in this household is wiggles and hi-5
January 31, 2009 at 09:15
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I followed the link and beyond, heard him sing it with others later in life as well. Very moving lyrics. I guess he was my contemporary, went far too early.
January 31, 2009 at 18:29
I must confess that I have never heard for him but it is always sad when you hear of the death of a talented artist that gave you pleasure.
February 1, 2009 at 04:44
Nice lines, though I dont know who it is….
February 1, 2009 at 07:50
I keep missing your posts so you are now firmly clamped to my sidebar.
Yes, poor John Martyn. My favourite album of his was the ‘Stormbringer’ one he did with his (then) wife, Beverley. It also introduced me to Moorcock’s novels about Elric with his sword Stormbringer, so I owe him really.
February 1, 2009 at 17:09