I heard him do an unannounced acoustic gig in Melbourne (Australia)in 1984 as - in his own words - a warm up for his concert tour which was about to start. Just him, his acoustic guitar & about 60 very appreciative guests at a struggling folk singing venue holding an open stage Tuesday night.

He did some oldies, a few from the about to be released "It's About Time" album and a fair amount of chat between songs. I still remember how good a guitarist he was live (even though he hadn't brought his 12 string with him.

He seemed genuinely pleased when I told him after the gig that I had his LPs of the Mitchell Trio & still regarded his version of Mr Tambourine Man as the best I had heard.

On that one hearing & meeting I'd say to hell with political, marital & style of music concerns. He was one hell of a performer and a modest considerate bloke. To use the old fashioned term - a true gentleman. And very sadly missed.

Dave