I remember when I was a deckhand on the Mississippi Queen in 77 John used to ride the boat to get steering time and he would bring a piece of plywood and tap dance and sing on it while he steered. He used to hang out and party with the crew and play for us.
I will always regret not seeing John Hartford in concert! I know he was a wonderful soul. When I feel down, I know I will feel better after finding him on UA-cam. Doing that now, nearly 2 A.M., April 10, 2020, while self-isolated due to COVID-19 pandemic. Godspeed to all! 🙏🏻
It took me a week of staying up past my bedtime on FaceTube to start to understand what I'd missed by not paying attention to John Hartford's music while he was here. Thank you for posting this beautiful document.
John and played and sang this very song at th '95 Merlefest whilst sitting at the Deering booth. i grew up playing and singing his music. people thought i was crazy, 'til i turned them on to his great stuff. thanks for the memories recalled, and the rare videos. Iwonder if thereis any plywood in heaven eh? rest in peace john.
I was fortunate to see him perform twice. Once at The Bottom Line in NYC and the best time was at a small club in NJ called The Stanhope House. I got to speak with him a little bit after the show. A really nice guy and an incredible performer.
An American treasurer, first learned about him as a boy in 1970 watching the Glen Campbell show. Got to see him at Clarion State College in 1980.....great show and everyone loved him. A pure talent, very cool, kinda James Dean like persona. Miss him very much.
I discovered John in the late '70s. I really like the look he adopted later on. The bowler hat, the white shirt and black vest, red tie, black slacks and black and white shoes. It really fit the style of music he played.
When I seen John in concert, I got his autograph on a couple of CDs. His autograph was calligraphy that he did, very neat. On one CD it looks like it is part of the CD cover artwork. Yes, I miss him.
I miss you John....what a wonderful person you were and what musician...I loved your visits to NYC. Izzy Young, Marc Silber and loved you very much....love you John...Jack Baker NYC
Well John Hartford I remember you derby ,banjo,softshoe ,good above average tunes grassroots kind of guy .too sad you're no longer with us .your tunes will always be
thank you, the main song im after is old time riverman, performed on a live show with vasser clements, tony rice & gerry douglas, it was on here, along with areoplane, but has gone for some reason, thanks again
It is no longer in production but he managed to get his hands on a sealed copy of it and recorded it off the very first play which is why this is such good quality. Ask around you may get lucky
I know of this performance, from the "American Music Shop" My dvd no longer copies or extracts properly, and I haven't tracked down another copy yet. When I do, I'll post the Hartford content.
I remember when I was a deckhand on the Mississippi Queen in 77 John used to ride the boat to get steering time and he would bring a piece of plywood and tap dance and sing on it while he steered. He used to hang out and party with the crew and play for us.
I will always regret not seeing John Hartford in concert! I know he was a wonderful soul. When I feel down, I know I will feel better after finding him on UA-cam. Doing that now, nearly 2 A.M., April 10, 2020, while self-isolated due to COVID-19 pandemic. Godspeed to all! 🙏🏻
goodness - I do the same always
It took me a week of staying up past my bedtime on FaceTube to start to understand what I'd missed by not paying attention to John Hartford's music while he was here. Thank you for posting this beautiful document.
+Dreamwell, well said Sir! I feel the same.
On this journey now... so happy to have him, now. A special soul indeed.
Sometimes ya gotta bend the rules 😉
John and played and sang this very song at th '95 Merlefest whilst sitting at the Deering booth. i grew up playing and singing his music. people thought i was crazy, 'til i turned them on to his great stuff. thanks for the memories recalled, and the rare videos. Iwonder if thereis any plywood in heaven eh? rest in peace john.
What a gift he was. Thanks for posting.
Riverboat music is very calming and normally with a great story behind the song. Wonderful!
I was mesmerized by the gleam coming off that beautiful Banjo
I was fortunate to see him perform twice. Once at The Bottom Line in NYC and the best time was at a small club in NJ called The Stanhope House. I got to speak with him a little bit after the show. A really nice guy and an incredible performer.
An American treasurer, first learned about him as a boy in 1970 watching the Glen Campbell show. Got to see him at Clarion State College in 1980.....great show and everyone loved him. A pure talent, very cool, kinda James Dean like persona. Miss him very much.
david alexander He was also a writer for The Smothers Brothers Show
I discovered John in the late '70s. I really like the look he adopted later on. The bowler hat, the white shirt and black vest, red tie, black slacks and black and white shoes. It really fit the style of music he played.
When I seen John in concert, I got his autograph on a couple of CDs. His autograph was calligraphy that he did, very neat. On one CD it looks like it is part of the CD cover artwork. Yes, I miss him.
I miss you John....what a wonderful person you were and what musician...I loved your visits to NYC. Izzy Young, Marc Silber and loved you very much....love you John...Jack Baker NYC
Thank you for downloading it.
He is so incredible.. he alone can be so much better than a whole orchestra..
Miss you John Hartford.
Fantastic entertainer, so talented, sorry for his loss far too early.
Johnny85, you're the MAIN man.
Thanks a billion.
Well John Hartford I remember you derby ,banjo,softshoe ,good above average tunes grassroots kind of guy .too sad you're no longer with us .your tunes will always be
What a national treasure John Hartford is!
simply beautiful.
Thank you.
fantastic song!!
our song
Awesome video of his BRAND NEW DEERING Hartford model banjo....shiney!
plucknpick ,looks like a Calico.
thank you, the main song im after is old time riverman, performed on a live show with vasser clements, tony rice & gerry douglas, it was on here, along with areoplane, but has gone for some reason, thanks again
It is no longer in production but he managed to get his hands on a sealed copy of it and recorded it off the very first play which is why this is such good quality.
Ask around you may get lucky
Love this
coming to the midwest anytime soon does anyone know? i like the way he taps his feet to the music, very unique
He passed away in 2001
I know of this performance, from the "American Music Shop"
My dvd no longer copies or extracts properly, and I haven't tracked down another copy yet.
When I do, I'll post the Hartford content.
what a fucking jam!
this tune is so good...thanks!
this is great. you should upload to a torrent tracker and share with us, or maybe tell me whats the video? i dont even have a vcr....
What year? Love him!
Watch for the credits at the end of the video. I believe it says in 1989.
johnny8 can you please tell me where is it possible to buy this vid, thank you
Cap Weinberger, Jr.? Interesting.
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Sorry, no offence to your country. I just got carried away.