John Martyn - On The Cobbles 2004,Rock, Blues, Folk
2004 saw the unexpected return on the scene of John Martyn, one of the most inspired and prolific British songwriters, not so famous as he'd deserve. Surprisingly On The Cobbles is one of his best records since the early seventies, a collection of touching and refined folk-jazz tunes that he recorded with some prestigious friends, like the ex-Pentangle Danny Thompson, also present on these videos, on bass. It's been a sort of artistic redemption from life's tribulations: John had just recovered from a long hospitalization, his right leg had been amputated because of an infection caused by diabetes. The illnesses and the abuse of alcohol left their signs, he looks so old and fat that you'll hardly recognize him, but his voice and his amazing tecnique on the guitar didn't change.
Track Listing
Baby Come Home (F. Miller) 0:00
Under My Wing (J. Martyn) 3:27
Ghosts (J. Martyn) 7:37
Back To Marseilles (J. Martyn) 11:41
Cobbles (J. Martyn) 16:02
My Creator (J. Martyn) 19:54
One For The Road (J. Martyn) 27:12
Go Down Easy (J. Martyn) 31:18
Walking Home (J. Martyn) 36:16
Goodnight Irene (H. Ledbetter/ J. Lomax) 41:05
Thanks to all the great musicians and to Mavis Staples, Paul Weller, Nick McCabe, Andy Macdonald, Dan Pritzker, Lyn and Eleanor, Andy Berndt, Mike Norton, John Hillarby, Hans van den Berk, Christine Horton, Martin Winning, Steve Cutmoor Chippy, Jan and Lee at Chipwork, Calvin at Studio Care, Paul at Parr Street Studios, Paul Hewitt and Scott Steiner at Caliope Recoders, Gizmo and Tools and Gaz Special thanks to Theresa for love and devotion above and beyond the call of duty
