The Smiling Stranger In Bremen - Live at Schauburg 1983

John Martyn's extraordinary talent rightly secures him a unique place in music. Emerging from the 1960's folk boom, John is without doubt one of the most progressive and influential artists. Guitarist, singer and songwriter, his inspirational and innovative music is evidenced in his extensive back catalogue of studio and live albums, each providing a fresh chapter in the evolution of his music.

"The bearded musician from the north of Britain had obviously consumed a substantial quantity of rum and cola before beginning the concert... and with the help of further drinks musical energy was released, which made the evening a complete success... two impressive hours of most intense music." The Weser Courier, Bremen's largest daily newspaper, reported a day after John's concert at the club Schauburg in June 1983. No doubt about the rum, but John would have been apoplectic at the suggestion he was from the north of Britain! Although born in Surrey he was Scottish through and through, and fiercely proud of it!

Tracks: Some People Are Crazy / Amsterdam / Solid Air / Sunday's Child / Couldn't Love You More / Bless The Weather / Sweet Little Mystery / Medley: Dealer / Outside In / The Easy Blues / Cocain / One Day Without You / May You Never / Could've Been Me / Root Love / One World / Lookin' On / Johnny Too Bad / Smiling Stranger