He lived the lifestyle and owned up to his weaknesses, and yet very modest of his talents. A rare individual, who wasn't in it for fame and glory, just the music. RIP.
The interviews she did on that show were never meant to be that lengthy or in depth, but to be fair she picked up on his modesty, humility and talent. That was Bert in a nutshell.
Thank you Colin for all of the archive footage you’ve dug up of Jansch. Currently reading your biography on the man. Extremely well written, enjoying every line. Highly recommended.
She seems to be from another world, no idea where. She seems to have a sheltered privileged background and has no idea what exists in the real world. I suppose I was as well but at least I found out what was going on and joined in some of it. We all drank in those days, I started when I was 16. In the 1960s some migrated to pot but drinking several beers a night was the norm for most male teenagers and early 20s. (The ladies only started drinking after the wine bars were invented and most of them overdid it by a wide margin). Most of us, though, did not become alcoholics to the extent that Bert Jansch describes. One thing to remember though is that Bert Jansch and, of course, a lot of other musicians in London at the time spent most of their time in pubs. For the simple reason, that is where the gigs were, in a back room. It is rather sad that he managed to overcome the alcoholic addiction but eventually succumbed to cancer. One of the greatest and modest acoustic guitarists of modern times and a great loss to all who knew or knew of him and appreciated the brilliance of his music.
What a strange interview of the great man. That was borderline rude but Bert was the perfect gentleman of course. It must be a nightmare being interviewed by someone who has not the faintest idea of what you are as an artist.
How does anyone look into the face of Selina and remember anything? Having said that I think Bert's answers made her interview technique look better than it was.
I think I’m like Bert and similar because he seems quite to himself and an insider with folk music and I do like different genres of music but I think folk music has a beautiful melodic and mysterious magic and an old belief of sound Which I like very much and that’s like me.
Shockingly bad interview. What a waste! Increased my respect for Bert no end though, putting up with this drivel. In fact, he always seems so amazingly modest and a really great guy to know.
Inspired me to play guitar when I was 16...still does 50 years later. R.I.P. Bert Jansch.
Bert. What a lovely man. His music, flows like a weaving, sparkling, river, of musical, natural, brilliance.pure joy.
He lived the lifestyle and owned up to his weaknesses, and yet very modest of his talents. A rare individual, who wasn't in it for fame and glory, just the music. RIP.
The interviews she did on that show were never meant to be that lengthy or in depth, but to be fair she picked up on his modesty, humility and talent. That was Bert in a nutshell.
@@MrPennystyle01 Right, she should just have been a thundering bitch to him so?
Had the pleasure of spending the day with Bert, Danny Thompson, martin Jenkins, then mixed their gig that eve, a wonderful memory, 1980
Warm brilliant man who used his God given gift so humbly ........
Yes 🔥
50 years ago I learnt to play a few of his songs while at University and still play at least two every week.
Thank you Colin for all of the archive footage you’ve dug up of Jansch. Currently reading your biography on the man. Extremely well written, enjoying every line. Highly recommended.
This video always brings a tear. So modest, and so so talented. Bless you Bert. RIP.
She seems to be from another world, no idea where. She seems to have a sheltered privileged background and has no idea what exists in the real world. I suppose I was as well but at least I found out what was going on and joined in some of it. We all drank in those days, I started when I was 16. In the 1960s some migrated to pot but drinking several beers a night was the norm for most male teenagers and early 20s. (The ladies only started drinking after the wine bars were invented and most of them overdid it by a wide margin). Most of us, though, did not become alcoholics to the extent that Bert Jansch describes. One thing to remember though is that Bert Jansch and, of course, a lot of other musicians in London at the time spent most of their time in pubs. For the simple reason, that is where the gigs were, in a back room. It is rather sad that he managed to overcome the alcoholic addiction but eventually succumbed to cancer. One of the greatest and modest acoustic guitarists of modern times and a great loss to all who knew or knew of him and appreciated the brilliance of his music.
Mostly the sounds of two worlds colliding! Not surprised Bert delivers an absolutely magical rendering of Back Home thereafter!
What a strange interview of the great man. That was borderline rude but Bert was the perfect gentleman of course. It must be a nightmare being interviewed by someone who has not the faintest idea of what you are as an artist.
Correct she's utterly clueless
Awesome...thanks so much for the upload...Bert was the best 🔥☯️🔥
Truly beautiful, loved Bert Jansch. Needle of Death was probably saddest song I have ever heard...
A real meeting of the mind.
Saw him live around this time, brilliant such a player.
Great upload. Will have a look for your book on him Colin later.
How does anyone look into the face of Selina and remember anything? Having said that I think Bert's answers made her interview technique look better than it was.
Les cousins lol - 👍😂👌. Bert’s just quality on every level .
Hazy shade of winter by Simon & G . Yes is it from Angie ?
Another magical & precious recording. Thanks Colin.
His sincerity
and humble
candid Way
a Father , only met
in Spirit
Alba Gu Brah
What a gifted bloke.
i like his voice a lot
Just Bert.
I think I’m like Bert and similar because he seems quite to himself and an insider with folk music and I do like different genres of music but I think folk music has a beautiful melodic and mysterious magic and an old belief of sound
Which I like very much and that’s like me.
5:05 what exactly does she think alcoholism is?
Bert ranks with Django.
And he’s quite a private person to me.
Shockingly bad interview. What a waste! Increased my respect for Bert no end though, putting up with this drivel. In fact, he always seems so amazingly modest and a really great guy to know.
Besotted by drink. Anything else would be savage.
How come he grew up in Edinburgh???????
He certainly doesn't sound obviously Scottish when he talks.
@@colstearn9005 Naw... it's the accent. No trace of any Edinburgh accent.
RIP Bert, you genius. Those closed captions don't do you any favours, mind you! 'Never become famous in any degree.' Except with any musician.
Selina was VERY good looking. Bert was the man who inspired me to learn guitar.