John Stewart Memorial
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- Опубліковано 3 тра 2008
- This nine-minute film clip was created for and included in the John Stewart Memorial concert, which took place May 3, 2008 at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. The Program featured live performances by Lindsey Buckingham, Timothy B. Schmit, Davy Jones, the We Five, Russ Kunkel, Shana Morrison, Henry Diltz, Chip Douglas, Billy Mumy, Buffy Ford, and the John Stewart Band, featuring Chuck McDermott, Dave Crossland, John Hoke, Dave Batti, Bob Hawkins and Dennis Kenmore. Speakers included Max Kennedy, Nick Reynolds, Paul Westphal George Yanok and Mikael Stewart, and filmed testimonials were sent in by Roseanne Cash and the astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter. Tales from the Tavern is humbled and grateful to have been included in this wonderful celebration of Life, Love, Music and Magic.
This footage was shot live at Tales from the Tavern, 3-8-06 by Henry Diltz, Gary Strobl and Rob Dafoe. It was edited by Rob Dafoe - with sound mixing by Terry Albrecht and Bob Helman, and live sound by Tyson Leonard.
I had the pleasure of booking John twice along with the Kingston Trio on the same weekend in 1997 & 98 he stopped by my caboose have a wonderful photo he meant so much to those of us who were fledgling songwriters... still sing his songs and listen to his cds....love him and his music forever
Thanks for your insight and comments, and for watching the video and letting us know.
It was amazing how deeply rooted was the feeling of his songs - as if they came out of the wind and the rocks and the streams.
Thanks.
Ron - Tales from the Tavern
Started to like music decades ago, but now into my 50’s, John Stewart is right up there with my personal favorites Bob Dylan and Van Morrison.
our favorites too
John was THE national treasure for we who try to emulate his dedication to writing the American Story in song and story. Rest in Peace John. I will never forget you.
they say rest in peace -- I say live in peace -- I say John keep on helping us we need it more than ever
A great artist starting with the Kingston Trio. From 1967-74 he and Jim Webb were the best song writers. I have his albums from that period and truly treasure them!
I was working in a stationery store in Marin Co., California. John came in one day and introduced himself. I remembered the Kingston Trio from way back, but knew nothing of John. We became friends. He introduced me to Buffy, gave me tickets to his show. A good man. Much loved and missed.
Proving once again there is a God. So happy for you Max.
Thanks Dave!
From a Stationary engineer in the Bay Area in 2017:John was a National treasure and I miss his music and wisdom, Glory to the storytellers!
Maxwell, I totally believe you because 1) John was the type of guy who would do that and 2) because you used the correct spelling of stationEry! :)
they say Rest in Peace--I say live in peace--I say John we need your help more than ever
WAS; BLESSED TO, SEE ( JOHN ) LIVE, 8- TIMES‼️ALWAYS GREAT SHOWS AN WHAT A GREAT MAN‼️🎸‼️🎸
One of our BEST writers and performers. Have played and loved his music since the 60's and still do.
This man truly was a legend and will be sorely missed. There are not many performers like John Stewart.
A great song writer and performer! Saw him live in Florida.
Saw John in York in the early 90s with Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Peter Rowan.. Cost me £10 for the ticket. Wot a lucky fellow i was that night. Got to buy John a Baileys that night.. His favourite drink at the time. Appallingly underated guitarist snd songwriter..
wow, what a night that must've been!
I saw John at a concert in Walla Walla WA, at a winery there three of four years before he passed. I spoke with him during the break and we talked about his music and his legacy. He as almost heart broken that there were so few places left in the world that would open their stages to guys like him. It is a sad world he left behind along with 300 or so songs that make it so much better.
None better than John Stewart. I was fortunate to see him a number of times, both with the Kingston Trio, in solo performances and at Kingston Trio Fantasy Camp. A real gentleman and a national treasure. Thanks John, and rest in peace. I hope to run into you again some day and have you show me some of those banjo licks I could never pick up off the records!
I saw John perform as the Pathe Hotel, Roscrea, Ireland in 1991. He played alongside Peter Rowan, Guy Clark and Townes Van Vandt. The show began around 10 in the evening and ended shortly before 4 in the morning.
These guys put on an incredible performance that only artists at the very top of their could deliver. The last of a dying breed by the looks of things.
Thanks for the memories, John.
frank Ardna1966 saw the same line up in London. Peter Rowan, was new to me. The others were my favourites. So many years later, they still are. We were very fortunate Frank.
frank Ardna1966. Saw the same foursome in London, a really great night. Bought a couple of CDs, in the foyer, from Dave Batti. Wasn't till John played, that I realised.
Saw him live in Florida. 1971! He was always great!
this is the first time i've ever listened to him. he definitely had this quality where he could just walk in..sit down and say "let me sing you a song" and it would draw a lot...much like Guy Clark (singer songwriter) and James Taylor. he could just sit there and sing and play the guitar and you would get more than just entertainment...you would get true musicianship from him...a true master of his craft.
I saw John several times in Edinburgh and lastly in King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow....absolutely wonderful ! Thanks for everything.
I hope you are resting John. I hadn't watched this video in a long time and today, as an older man now, felt sad at how he talked about hating touring and how finally having his 'hit' left him empty... What joy he brought me... I was a front row dancer at so many shows in so many places... and now I wonder... if we, as fans, took too much from someone who was doing things he hated just for us.... that is a weird thought.
so well said... thank you. John meant so much to me since I was 13. He was a treasure. I bought his art, went to his fantasy camp, but I just wish I had told him how much he meant to my life
How sad & lovely this clip is, Randy. So very sublime (in all its dimensions). Thank you for introducing me to him at CalLu in the late '70s.
-- Lynn
What a good and decent man, wish I could have seen him in person! Great singer and songwriter!!
Yes indeed to all that. I saw him in concert several times and played him on the radio. I got his autograph twice; the first time when I was 15. He wrote "To Bob, Bombs Away, John Stew" on my "Dream Babies Go Hollywood" album.
It was just two years ago that we lost John. He always honored us and he and his music will live in our hearts forever. I hope Nick is still cracking him up...in fact I'm sure he is.
Was fortunate enough to see him twice. Once in a small barn in California and once on a large stage in Miami Beach. Both concerts were well received, and his great songs and fantastic personality shined through. He did a lot of traveling, from coast to coast, and I guess there is a lot of truth in his song about "the road." We'll miss you John, and one day meet in a better place.
I knew John. Remarkable man
I got to know John a little at a few trio fantasy camps and following him on a midwest tour. He was my hero for dozens of years. I miss him and this beautiful video is a treasure...
Always loved his song Runaway Train, the man was such a poet
John was a little bit of each American. Loved his music since he was in Kingston Trio
I really miss him...gone, but definately NOT forgotten...
He is missed very much. He was a great guy and an amazing songwriter..
This man was an amazing artist.
Love and miss you John.
When did John Steward from the Kingston Trio passed away
@@laurencedauplay5649 It says at the end of the video; John Stewart died on January 19, 2008 (of a stroke).
Saw him in 1971 at U of So. FLA. Great show-- Carolyn Hester opened. John was truly wonderful!
John.......ugh.We miss you.Thank you.
We saw him close down Chuck's Cellar in Los Altos, CA...can't even remember now what year it was!
great music, greater musician!
I live in Los Altos and I saw him there, too (it is gone now, too) and other places...I agree with your compliments!
John Stewart was so little known by most people in the UK but wrote so many great songs. I love his music and was sad I never saw him play. Thanks for posting this.
one of the finest i have ever listen to been a fan for 40 years god bless you John thank you for sharing your genius with us rest in peace regards denny mc grath ireland
We miss you John but your songs and stories will live on forever!
What a Great Man and Artist
rhs
Was fortunate to see John several times in the Phoenix area. No one like him. Some of my best memories.
Wow I love the little pearls of wisdom in this.
People out there turnin' music into GOLD!
WOW! Not only is the video amazing and so wonderfully done, but, your comment is humbling and so poignant. How wonderful to hear from someone who "gets" John. He is truly missed and loved by so many. Bravo!
One of my all time favorite songwriters, John Stewart
thank you for sharing this. I still can't get over losing John.
Thanks for this great memory.
Thanks for this. I miss Johnny Stew so much
never saw the man in concert... only knew two albums that he did ("Bombs Away Dream Babies," and "Dream Babies Go Hollywood") ~ liked both albums. Only radio play I ever heard in his favor was "Gold." Always wondered why radio could be stupid. Never heard of his passing until I stumbled on this site. The good ones always go first, it seems.....
Karen, "Bullets in the Hourglass" and "Punch the Big Guy", are two of my favorite albums. You might want to check those out.
LOVE U JOHN !- THERE STILL AIN'T NO WILD HORSES ON WILD HORSE RD !
Real deal Folk Hero
man..I love you, John...
I saw and worked with him back in the 70s...awesome baritone voice.. saw him when he was in 60s..wonder what happened to that awesome voice?? He sounded old and feeble... same thing happened with Gordon Lightfoot
Unfortunately, both were smokers.
I have been a huge John Stewart fan for thirty some years...this vid is precious..by the way i am from Detroit and know your brother Michael...is there more of this stuff..?
No mention of his Early work with Superstar Group 🌟 Fleetwood Mac....After his Smash Hit Record 🎶 MIDNIGHT WIND...His Artistic Expression Took a different path..FOLK/ COUNTRY MUSIC.
When did John sing with the whole group Fleetwood Mac?
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Karen Long: I was familliar with Midnight Wind and Gold. Never knew he was a Kingston Trio player. But what I am really confused about is how he had this #5 song "Gold" that he never liked, and "meant nothing" to him. He said the record company made him do that song. I don't believe that. He wrote that and did it, and it became famous. It was his best one. How can he not like it when everyone else did? I seen his "solid gold" preformance. He presented himself brilliantly. I can't get that song out of my head! His best song that he wrote, he doesn't even like and "means nothing" to him. Wish I had that talent to make songs that others love, but I don't.
I guess his use of the word "Vapid" pretty much sums it up. He considered himself an artist not a record company shill.
adjective: vapid offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.
insipid, uninspired, colorless, uninteresting, feeble, flat, dull, boring, tedious, tired, unexciting, uninspiring, unimaginative, uninvolving, lifeless, tame, vacuous, bland, trite, jejune.
I am an ardent fan of John Stewart's whole career of music, and "Gold" is my least favorite of all his singles. I agree with him about it being on the vapid side though he seemed to dislike it more than I did. Of course the record company RSO pressured him for a big hit after the "Fire In The Wind"" album and "Promise The Wind" single weren't successful. John didn't love everything he wrote; he nearly discarded even 'Daydream Believer." "Gold" had simplistic lyrics about lights going down for the evening and music people making hit records. Of course the record company would want him to try lyrics like that with a chorus hinting at a gold record. I also say don't cut down your own talent, Wilcey. if you choose to be defeatist, you won't succeed. Stay safe.
I had no idea John Stewart passed......very sad..
one of our American treasures ...
I wonder how much longer we will have
Gordon lightfoot ?
I liked the Kingston Trio, but never knew the names of the guys in that group (a little before my time). I knew of Gold because I was a Fleetwood Mac fan from the late '60s on, so the connection was there. Didn't pay any attention to JS. . .but I'm discovering him in 2017. Dang, he was good! And he sure figured out politics.
I like John, but have to comment on how his voice here sounds like an 85 year old.
Check out "Bullets in The Hourglass" , "Punch the Big Guy", and "Deep in the Neon", all recorded when he was much younger, and probably in much better health!!
His being a smoker likely related to voice changes, but no one has to insult a talented kind deceased performer with an ageist comment. Stay safe.