I was sitting here last Thursday waiting for my show to be broadcast when I heard the news of John Martyn's death. And it took me by surprise how hard it would hit me. I jumped on Youtube to look back at some great moments of his long career and spend a couple of hours enjoying memories of where I was or what I was doing when I heard each particular song. And while there were tears there were also smiles knowing that John had been part of a rich tapestry of music I have been lucky to grow up with. Thanks for all the great music John. Today's show is you and you alone.

And to show you some insight into just how  deeply felt and personal John's songs are, have a look at this piece from an interview John did with Phil Cunningham during a series on the music of Scotland. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkcmB8a1cn8&feature=related

There is no poll today. The show features just a small sample of John's prolific body of work. I have some favourites and I have played a few of them on the show. But there are too many brilliant songs, too many magical moments in music history from this one man for me to pick my real favourites. Play me a John Martyn song and I will be transported back to a very specific time and place in my life. Not many musicians have that effect. Enjoy the show and relish your own memories of John Martyn