Acoustic Classic: Joan Armatrading Performs "Love and Affection" on Her Ovation 12-String

In this exclusive video, filmed live at AG's in-house studio, Joan Armatrading plays her classic song "Love and Affection" on her trusty Ovation 12-string. Notation and performance notes can be found in the May/June 2022 issue of the magazine, available at bit.ly/3q7cetC.

[@groverjuicy]

The only artist who can make me cry with joy. Love you Joan!

[@lloydbowen557]

Fantastic writer, singer and player...

[@geoff-l3v]

I bought the sheet music to this when it was released , could never play like this. She's amazing.

[@marilynblandford7091]

I saw her many years ago in the mid-70’s. Watching this video brings back such great memories.

[@bossfan49]

Ovations are wonderful... in the right hands, as is evident here.

[@marvinmaricic9006]

Masterful emotion and technique. Oh goodness!

[@tomsanders9491]

I have always loved her song

[@anthonyfox1436]

Always loved Joan

[@julianbirch7466]

One of the best songs ever! ❤

[@Lestowash]

Thank you. Such a gift to hear much less to see such talent gracefully channeled. Thanks be to you Joan, and to each and everyone who helped bring this to post.

[@birdman4274]

Great technique. On the left hand always keeping the left index ready for the barre chords. See how she releases on the last chord.

[@jimmymoser]

Great artists make it look so easy. thanks for the video.

[@Sky-on2cy]

Wow that hit the spot!

[@jaxwallacex]

Most underrated acoustic player ❤

[@juluka42]

Great song...played at our wedding...loved her from the 80's

[@kevmac1230]

I loved that album.

[@gigabloke]

Pure magic!

[@AcousticGuitarMag]

If you have a copy of the May/June 2022 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine, you'll find the chord diagrams, TAB, and notation for this song on page 58. The issue is available for purchase here: store.acousticguitar.com/collections/back-issues/products/no-334-may-june-2022

[@tudormiller887]

Beautiful song, beautiful guitar.

[@anniebrewer6930]

thank-you Sista

[@alexgourlay5762]

Awesome!

[@thekdiaz1010]

This was awesome. Thanks!

[@thiscorrosion900]

Man I called Ovation corporate about eight years ago to try to order a lefty 12-string model just lke this, the Balladeer, but they never called me back! LOL Ah well. Haven't seen much of Joan
in a long time, but clearly she still got it!!

[@Ok-Mardy]

Cool!

[@niklasmay7382]

🥰💯👍🏾

[@charlespeterson3798]

Her first album is a complete piece of cake.

[@tudormiller887]

❤️

[@seamusbrowne4909]

😎😎😎