Here are two video clips of one of my two favourite musicians ever (the other being Nick Drake, as cliched as that may sound).

Spencer the Rover (Traditional)

May You Never

The first clip is a version of the traditional song Spencer the Rover that was recorded in the BBC sessions in 1977 or so. This recording is actually the one I have in audio and which I’ve listened to many, many, many times (the twang at the start gives it away). I love this version and it’s good to see JM looking young and vibrant as compared with some of his later material floating around on You Tube.

Given that Nick Drake is dead and has left behind very little video footage, it’s fantastic for me to be able to see JM play, especially watching his phenomenal guitar ability. I’d love to see him before he passes away but you never know if it’s going to be like seeing a grandparent after a stroke (or similarly debilitating incident) where they are just not like you remembered them to be. I guess it’ll all depend on whether I get to the UK in time!