Scottish folk singer John Martyn was originally hired to be his British wif… Read Full Bio ↴Scottish folk singer John Martyn was originally hired to be his British wife Beverley's back-up guitarist for recording sessions in America, the pair were signed up by Warner Brothers who sent them to Woodstock in 1969 to rehearse with producer Paul Harris. The actual recording at R&R Studios, New York, took only six days with two days mixing. The album was released in February 1970. Martyn was inspired by The Band's Music From Big Pink to experiment to find a distinctive guitar sound. Two tracks "Would You Believe Me" and "The Ocean" marked the tentative introduction to Martyn's pioneering guitar technique. Levon Helm guested on drums on the two tracks "Sweet Honesty" (Beverley Martin) and "John the Baptist" (John Martyn.)

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John & Beverley Martyn Lyrics

I'll take your sadness, make it mine
And leave the madness in your mind
Well you know, we have gifts to exchange
Turn around, I'll show you mine

The space between us growing small
Some time you know, we'll use it all
Now you see we have things to receive
Turn around, I'll show you mine

And all the things you give me now
I'll try to pay you back somehow
Well you know, we have things to exchange
Turn around, I'll show you mine

I took your sadness, made it mine
And you felt my madness in your mind
Well you know, we have gifts to exchange
Turn around, I'll show you mine

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Written by: John Martyn

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