No kidding!!! He's just so soulful. Love John's music a ton and this song says it all. The emotion, the honesty of feeling etc. It's all there and I love it!!! ❤️🌟✌️
I first heard this song on Devs years ago as my marriage was falling apart, I remember thinking that I want to feel this way about someone one day and share this song with someone who loved me and slow dance in my living room holding that person, I did it last night ❤
favourite artist of all time for me, i listen to a john martyn song nearly every day the best thing is my two year old son loves him too he falls asleep to go down easy and solid air nearly every time. if he's awake at the end of the song he'll shout 'yeah John'
I always have the same reaction to these live JM clips: I look at his red face & glazed eyes & I say "oooh shit, he's wasted, he's gonna blow it" as he sets up the intro, and then he moves toward the mic & I say "ooh shit, here goes", and he starts singing, and it's (once again) the most moving, passionate performance I've ever heard from the man. Whatta guy.
Alex. One time I saw him and his son Spencer had to literally attach him to pretuned guitars and initially an annoyed unfriendly audience heckled him (due to obvious inebriation) until John, Spencer Cozens, John Giblin and Arran Ahmun treated the Audience to another sublime experience. Boy do I miss Him, recordings are great but as we know you had to see the man!
I remember being at the Lisdoonvarna festival in the late 70s and after hours of different accoustic folk bands,this guy pluged in his guitar and the most amazing sound filled the air.I've been a fan ever since.The world is a worse place without John Martyn.
Standin' at my back door slightly cracked... -5 degree's smokin' observing the winter sky 2016 thinkin' why this song needs to be heard daily and on the radio station...
A friend took me to a John Martyn gig as a birthday present in the late 90s, best birthday present ever because it give me a lifetime with John Martyns music, cheers Davey!
i2020, ± 33yrs on earth tonight and yet this performance makes me wonder.. where in the UnIVERS was i....time goes by so slow and yet it still manages to catch up on your numb'd -skull -and bones- and leaves you behind just as suddenly, but i really enjoy'd making memories in the dust with you...
My goodness this song brings back sooo many memories. Living in Camberwell, helping in the city. And a dog called Sam. If you know, you know. Happy days. ❤
I had the sublime pleasure of seeing John solo in Liberty Hall Dublin, previous to this concert. What a talent, both in the song writing and singing genres -- and a true gentleman to boot. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis Iain (John Martyn was born Iain McGeachy) -- RIP John, gone, but never forgotten.
1987 ,,, the whole scene here with John ... cross legged plucking His Very Own Song on a Fender ,,, another non repeated moment in the time of man ... Love you John *
God Bless you John, A truly great talent has left us but you left us with great music and the greatest voice of our time.I saw you live on several times you always banished all my trobles just listening to you.
I met John as a young man at.a BBC theatre in London on the first day of radio 1 we were doing country meets folk he was a very funny guy and had us all in stitches!! Ifolled his career from then till he died, He will be greatly missed.
Saw John a dozen times growing up in St. Andrews in the 70's. A unique and brillaint talent. We miss u John, but I am sure you have brought a little mystery with you to heaven...
Singer-songwriter John Martyn has died at the age of 60. The folk, blues and funk artist was widely regarded as one of the most soulful and innovative singer-songwriters of his generation. (From BBC News) Goodbye john. You'll always be remembered by me and many thousands
I maintain a constantly changing list of my favourite songs in my head and on USB drives for the car. I've enjoyed doing this for years watching old favourites leave and new pieces take their place but a couple of track remain constant and this is one. Sheer genius and nice to note Phil Collins was on the original recording ....so he did do something right. Did he realise he had written a classic I wonder
I have always loved John Martyn’s music, having been introduced to hi m back in the early 80’s, by an Irish boyfriend, I saw him twice, first in London when he was a young man, and Sweet Little Mystery was one of my favorite songs, still is. Then we saw him in Nottingham, and was so shocked to realize how badly life had treated him. I cried when Ken Bruce announced his death, shortly after that concert. So heartbreakingly sad, and his music, especially Sapphire, just touches my heart. RIP John x
Listened to the bbc2 radio 2 dedication to john and i still cant get over it. Its such a massive shame. He is one of those people you just dont think will die if that make sense.
the first time i heard this song was on the old grey whistle test , and it blew me away , its one of the nicest songs out there , and i cant believe i missed this in dublin , as im from dublin, his songs were from his heart, i was so sad to hear of his passing, R Ip , and thanks for your songs,,
How I have got to the age of 50 without discovering John before, gob-smacked...truly amazing, plays with his heart and soul, a new fan, I may be late to the party, although finally I have got there!
If you haven’t seen/heard him sing “Over the rainbow” , “Couldn’t love you more” or “Solid air” then I suggest you do (live versions are absolute genius) 👏💖
Just that sweet little mystery that breaks my heart Just that sweet little mystery makes me cry O that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. My friends all tell me that I look so sad They don't need to ask me why They know the reason that I feel so bad Since the night you said goodbye It's not the letters that you just don't write It's not the arms of some new friend It's not the crying in the dead of the night That keeps me hanging on, waiting for the end. Just that sweet little mystery that's in your heart Just that sweet little mystery makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. I watch the street, I watch the radio I don't need to turn it on Another friend comes by and tries to say hello Another weekend's almost gone It's not the letters that you just don't write It's not the arms of some new friend It's not the crying in the depth of the night That keeps me hanging on, just waiting for the end. It's that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. The time is flying fast, and I don't care To spend another night alone I want to see you, but I don't know where Till then I'm walking on my own It's not the letters that you just don't write It's not the arms of some new friend It's not the crying in the depth of the night That keeps me hanging on, just waiting for the end. It's that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. That sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. Sweet mystery, sweet mystery Sweet mystery, sweet mystery, sweet mystery Sweet mystery, sweet mystery, sweet mystery Sweet mystery, sweet mystery, sweet mystery.
Johns music has been the soundtrack to my life since I was 17. I first saw him in 1980. Bands have come and gone but for me, John has remained constant. R.I.P Big Man. Your music will stay with me forever. Missing you already. xx
Johns songs have been the sound track to my life (post teens). A character, a genius and I will miss him. I am so sad. Rest in Peace John. We love you. x
Exquisite, every time. Still. You live on, John. ♥️🙏 Thank you. 💐 My housemate at the time went to this gig and raved about it. I have adored this performance for all the years since. How I wish I'd gone. Kids - grab your experiences while you can.
