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.)

Sorry To Be So Long
John & Beverley Martyn Lyrics

Sorry to be so long
Just didn't have the time
Haven't been into the town
Somebody put me down sorry to be so long

Can't even put pen to paper
Not even if I try
Everything's bound to come sooner or later
Do you think I'd lie? Sorry to be so late

Somebody locked me in
Guess it's all down to fate
Sit back and let them wait
Sorry to be so late

Can't even put pen to paper
Not even if I try
Everything's bound to come sooner or later
Do you think I'd lie?
Sorry to take your time

Should have my own to lend
I've got to get you over my line
Just want to make you my friend
And I'm sorry to take your time

Can't even put pen to paper
Not even if I try – and I have tried
Everything's bound to come sooner or later
Do you think I'd lie? Sorry to be so long

Just didn't have the time
Haven't been into the town
You know, somebody put me down
And I'm sorry to be so long

Can't even put pen to paper
Not even if I try
Everything's bound to come sooner or later
Do you think I'd lie?

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Written by: John Martyn

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