John Mayer - Slow Dancing In A Burning Room (Live on Letterman)

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  • John Mayer performing "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" live on Letterman
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    Chorus:
    We're going down
    And you can see it, too
    We're going down
    And you know that we're doomed
    My dear, we're slow dancing in a burning room
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  • @KarlRock
    @KarlRock Před 2 lety +2354

    I met John once when I used to work for Sony Music. The dude took the time to meet record label staff before his gigs. And he'd hang. No rush. He'd ask you questions and try get to know you. I liked that about him, he was genuine. Anyway, I fell in love with him from that point on and really got into his albums and this became my fav song of his.

    • @ronaldmckee7542
      @ronaldmckee7542 Před 2 lety +35

      It's a hell of a tune. Masterpiece even.

    • @Savethepandabears
      @Savethepandabears Před 2 lety +34

      Holy shit its Karl rock

    • @jcwab
      @jcwab Před 2 lety +9

      Hey Karl, I hope you’re doing aight man.

    • @KarlRock
      @KarlRock Před 2 lety +16

      @@jcwab Doing ok bro. Thank you 🙏

    • @rishikeshwagh
      @rishikeshwagh Před 2 lety +10

      Well well well....look who's here. Small world huh. Sometimes you just forget content creators can be consumers too! Karl Rock, you should totally check out his new album called 'Sob Rock' (I tried to make it rhyme but nvm). Also, hope you get your Indian Visa and get to be with your family soon :)

  • @allsportsworld2449
    @allsportsworld2449 Před 10 lety +406

    You don't understand how hard it is to play that solo unless you play the guitar. He makes it seem easy. John Mayer is a fricken BEAST.

    • @NashGuitarist
      @NashGuitarist Před 10 lety +13

      That's So True! The guy is phenomenal on guitar

    • @ThePSAG
      @ThePSAG Před 9 lety +49

      Not just the solo, all the stuff he does in his guitar while he sings..

    • @Dlogreen
      @Dlogreen Před 9 lety +9

      Gabriel Pacheco DUDE! that's exactly what I was thinking.... he does some insanely wild stuff all while singing! WTF.

  • @mizzoupatriot8814
    @mizzoupatriot8814 Před 3 lety +873

    John Mayer is a blues legend and criminally underrated guitarist, he could play lead in any band easily. When Eric Clapton the man himself gives you the highest praises....You're in the club.

    • @wout69
      @wout69 Před 3 lety +35

      Underrated? By who?

    • @arjunsuresh4286
      @arjunsuresh4286 Před 2 lety +23

      Yea but I wouldn't sat he was extremely underrated. I mean he is a 7 time Grammy winner. And he won em when internet had no relevance and when Grammys weren't full of politics. So yea I think JM just doesn't have anything else to write about rn cuz he wrote out and sang all his emotions out 10 20 years back already. He ll go down as a GOAT in pop rock what a legend he is .

    • @troyancheta3803
      @troyancheta3803 Před 2 lety +4

      Even Ritchie Blackmore said he likes John Mayer

    • @somedude2630
      @somedude2630 Před 2 lety +2

      You damn skippy!!$

    • @zs5948
      @zs5948 Před 2 lety

      he's a great pop musician. eric clapton is a fuckin wanker, and not really that great of a guitar player anyways.

  • @mildchaos6037
    @mildchaos6037 Před 4 lety +8634

    I bought the wrong guitar, mine doesn’t do that

    • @marker4986
      @marker4986 Před 4 lety +57

      Same

    • @lonoces
      @lonoces Před 4 lety +218

      do what? Sex?

    • @jonathanfrancis6255
      @jonathanfrancis6255 Před 4 lety +158

      I wrote to Fender explaining this waiting on a reply, I think it might be the pickups not too sure.

    • @Robstrap
      @Robstrap Před 4 lety +38

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA SO ORIGINAL OMG DID YOU MAKE THIS COMMENT

    • @altadena57
      @altadena57 Před 3 lety +46

      Yeah; I sent mine back to Fender too; They probably have a special dumpster out back of the factory, just for "JM inspired Strat Returns"

  • @noahmcdx1
    @noahmcdx1 Před 7 lety +1358

    This guy's guitar work is out of this world.

  • @Quimbolystic
    @Quimbolystic Před 10 lety +357

    that voice is so beautiful that you dont give a fuck the room is burning. all you care about is that youre slow dancing with john mayer.

  • @Pedro72740
    @Pedro72740 Před 3 lety +3104

    Love him or hate him he's one of the best guitarist in the world

    • @simunijima3327
      @simunijima3327 Před 3 lety +28

      Dedinately. Amazing player.

    • @johnblitzhill1331
      @johnblitzhill1331 Před 3 lety +55

      Whos gonna hate this guy man may all time favourite guitarist ❤

    • @RSpracticalshooting
      @RSpracticalshooting Před 3 lety +35

      I remember the first time I saw him shredding a solo in a crossroads festival video and it changed my whole musical perception.

    • @gregzao4086
      @gregzao4086 Před 3 lety +63

      @@johnblitzhill1331 all time? dude there is jimi hendrix, jimmy page, richie blackmore, eddie van halen, tony iomni, bb king, eric clapton, stevie ray vaughan, jeff beck, david gilmour and so many others

    • @johnblitzhill1331
      @johnblitzhill1331 Před 3 lety +10

      @@gregzao4086Yeah! Definetly love them all lol! and falcon syl, peter green, magic sam, slash. You know richard fortus? Hell of a player too!

  • @cl8822
    @cl8822 Před 3 lety +848

    if you play guitar, you know what he’s doing here. Hats off Mr. Mayer

    • @inspire4change619
      @inspire4change619 Před 3 lety +19

      And if you're a singer, you know what he's not doing.

    • @cl8822
      @cl8822 Před 3 lety +1

      @@inspire4change619 hahaha....A for effort tho?

    • @allaboutmovies2355
      @allaboutmovies2355 Před 3 lety +52

      @@inspire4change619 he is a decent singer and an excellent guitarist

    • @emanndaman8315
      @emanndaman8315 Před 3 lety +3

      Explain give an explanation. Always learning

    • @allaboutmovies2355
      @allaboutmovies2355 Před 3 lety +8

      @@emanndaman8315 he just mean t that what mayer is playing is difficult and very hard to replicate.

  • @lakyiahargrove1686
    @lakyiahargrove1686 Před 10 lety +494

    Perfect balance of soul, rock, and blues.

    • @2v_5r84
      @2v_5r84 Před 4 lety +8

      Damien.L Well said. Your comment is food for thought.

    • @dualtahunter4043
      @dualtahunter4043 Před 3 lety

      @@damien.l6918 was thinking the same thing myself

    • @jonhmayerjonhmayer9113
      @jonhmayerjonhmayer9113 Před 3 lety

      Hello beautiful!!! Thanks for taking your time accepting my request and also thanks a lot for the likes and comment on my Official Facebook Page. I thank you for your support and for the appreciation you've offered over the years..I hope you keep listening and enjoying my music.

  • @Tiredmillennialhere
    @Tiredmillennialhere Před 7 lety +5188

    I don't think there's a more sexy song about a relationship that's going to hell.

  • @justbixtrow3528
    @justbixtrow3528 Před 3 lety +110

    His fender gave birth 9 months after this live

  • @nethminnn
    @nethminnn Před 3 lety +51

    Anybody watching different live performances of this song just to appreciate the different ways he can play this masterpiece?

    • @ronaldmckee7542
      @ronaldmckee7542 Před 3 lety +4

      Yes, this one is my favorite though. The end solo always leaves me with a feeling. His touch is incredible, the guitar is really an extension of himself at this point.

    • @annkat100
      @annkat100 Před rokem +1

      Just saw him in his SOLO tour; he opens with this song on acoustic guitar-He is simply superb, & he’s matured into a more humble, self-respecting MAN, which only adds to his gravitas & greatness!! A BEAST that cannot be denied. Full stop.
      I put that concert right in my top 3: Jack White @ Red Rocks, & Queens of The Stone Age. John, Jack, & my beloved Josh… each different, but each tight as hell, & absolutely beautiful improvisers! Just amazing. My son is a guitarist. He too is basically crushed by John’s broad & completely unique talent. Those solo riffs🤯🤯🤯🫶🏼🙆🏼‍♀️😭

    • @myutopia84
      @myutopia84 Před 7 dny

      Ha, yuuuuup! ❤😂

  • @Timliu92
    @Timliu92 Před 8 lety +948

    Dang, so much feels in that solo. Say what you want about John Mayer and compare him to other guitarists when at the end of the day there is no point doing that - the man can really play and is the real deal!

    • @michaelj.k.9408
      @michaelj.k.9408 Před 6 lety +5

      Timliu92 dude he just shreds my heart to pieces before the end

    • @Igor56322
      @Igor56322 Před 6 lety +10

      After taking a listen in John Frusciante's solos... I can't feel anything with anything else

    • @IsaakR19
      @IsaakR19 Před 6 lety +11

      Igor Lisboa I love both Frusciante and Mayer. I strongly believe that they are two of the best guitarists of all time.

    • @abrahamcervantes7649
      @abrahamcervantes7649 Před 6 lety +1

      Timliu92 I like John Mayer but Carlos Santana is my personal favorite. What's your favorite guitarists guys?

    • @johndoe9450
      @johndoe9450 Před 6 lety +9

      Ii's art. Not a competition.

  • @CerroneSamuel
    @CerroneSamuel Před 8 lety +738

    I think that guitar spoke about four different languages...my goodness

  • @cMaslow
    @cMaslow Před 3 lety +403

    As a guitarist and a huge Mayer fan, can’t tell you how brilliant the bit from 2:35 to 2:50 is..

    • @JoshCastleTCM
      @JoshCastleTCM Před 2 lety +20

      It’s mad. I got mesmerised watching it. Then he kicks in with the solo and adds the tap in for the fun of it. Mad.

    • @richat1691
      @richat1691 Před 2 lety +11

      2.50 - 3.05 is better

    • @yakshrajsingh8121
      @yakshrajsingh8121 Před 2 lety +17

      @@richat1691 slidin and improvising like you know what the fretboard is gonna sound like is a VERY big skill. The slide part was masterful. He know how to build up to a solo

    • @martin-1965
      @martin-1965 Před rokem +5

      Hey Abhinav - as a guitarist for almost 50 years now, I 100% agree with you - simply beautiful, understated, lyrical and utterly perfect for that moment in the song. This is why people should be inspired by their guitar heroes but always cut their own path and NOT try and imitate their sound and style. Sure I've "stolen" licks and ideas from all the greats, Mayer included, but there is a saying that "comparison is the thief of joy" which always rings true to me. I can never be Hendrix, Page or Mayer - I can only be me, just like they could never be Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters or BB King. Mayer is a true great of modern blues. Last guy close to him in last 30 years for me was Robert Cray. Anyway... those sublime slides man 😍

    • @Una2Cold
      @Una2Cold Před rokem +16

      @@richat1691 0:00 to 6:36 is better

  • @tatehuff
    @tatehuff Před 2 lety +47

    why is everyone commenting about rose? This is JOHN MAYER. Greatest guitarist in the world.

    • @keng-ih8bd
      @keng-ih8bd Před 2 lety +6

      Because we discovered this great song because of her. No hate pls, John mayer himself appreciated her by giving her a guitar 🎸 ❤️

    • @shubhamdholu5181
      @shubhamdholu5181 Před 2 lety +9

      Finally someone! pisses me off that people find Rose's performance more fascinating! what a waste!

    • @tatehuff
      @tatehuff Před 2 lety +2

      @@shubhamdholu5181 bless up man

    • @user-jd5no5ij6t
      @user-jd5no5ij6t Před měsícem +1

      Who’s Rose?

  • @agunsux
    @agunsux Před 7 lety +533

    Still and always be my number one track on Continuum

    • @dr.mantistoboggan7394
      @dr.mantistoboggan7394 Před 6 lety +15

      Agun Wiriadisasra stop this train!

    • @IsaakR19
      @IsaakR19 Před 6 lety +11

      Belief and I Don't Trust Myself are up there for me as well as Vultures.

    • @abrahamcervantes7649
      @abrahamcervantes7649 Před 6 lety +24

      I really liked gravity

    • @HiImSeanIPlayBass
      @HiImSeanIPlayBass Před 6 lety +4

      Vultures.

    • @harryjellinek4412
      @harryjellinek4412 Před 5 lety +8

      Agun Wiriadisasra “belief” is awesome too. Continuum is an amazing album. Definitely my favorite, but if you’re looking for live John Mayer, “where the light is” is an amazing album.

  • @CerroneSamuel
    @CerroneSamuel Před 8 lety +4687

    I come back here sometimes when I want to remember what real music sounds like.

  • @Stonemeister
    @Stonemeister Před 3 lety +678

    My whole dream in life is to pull off something as casually perfect as that tapped note at 3:10. He slips it in there with such coolness. I'm a little bit gay for that tap.

    • @bjornyesterday2562
      @bjornyesterday2562 Před 3 lety +19

      That was a smooth slip

    • @thebkstank2095
      @thebkstank2095 Před 3 lety +14

      Man I don't even play guitar but that was so perfect and seamless

    • @davidsl118
      @davidsl118 Před 3 lety +19

      I almost slapped my laptop screen at that point out of frustration.

    • @TIMTIMEdits
      @TIMTIMEdits Před 3 lety +24

      Dude I come back to this video just to see that tap lol

    • @Tank-eh3fw
      @Tank-eh3fw Před 3 lety +17

      It's like when you see someone so beautiful it makes you angry

  • @Flo-qw4jr
    @Flo-qw4jr Před rokem +80

    4:28 …man. That opening to the outro solo is one of the most heartbreaking things I’ve ever heard someone play on a guitar. Nothing he’s played before or since comes close to the beauty of that solo.
    And not to mention the mid solo.
    What a masterful performance. The sound of the band, John’s incredible playing and the great sound mixing make for one of the most beautiful performances of any song ever.

    • @greg31395
      @greg31395 Před 7 měsíci +1

      agreed something about those opening bends

    • @TheKyige
      @TheKyige Před 4 měsíci +2

      And more precisely this phrase 💔: 4:32

  • @keremidarski
    @keremidarski Před 8 lety +3466

    Shout out to Professor Snape on the second guitar!

    • @Chris359
      @Chris359 Před 8 lety +16

      +Ivaylo Keremidarski RIP :(

    • @nietzsche688
      @nietzsche688 Před 8 lety

      +Ivaylo Keremidarski A young non-professor Snape.

    • @clayy000
      @clayy000 Před 8 lety +29

      +Gabo Palacios He finally broke away from James' bullying. Good for you, Snape.

    • @jamesflanksmith8428
      @jamesflanksmith8428 Před 8 lety +41

      +Ivaylo Keremidarski Shout out to james franco on lead vocals

    • @jayskatermaspa
      @jayskatermaspa Před 7 lety +69

      And shout out to Terry Crews on vocals 2:22

  • @ryland69420
    @ryland69420 Před 7 lety +240

    3:10... not technically difficult but the finnesse he pours into it man. blown away

    • @InsideOutAnus
      @InsideOutAnus Před 7 lety +46

      That's the crossroads between someone who plays by the book, and someone who plays by feel, and JM has feel in spades. Just look at Taking on Water.

    • @ryland69420
      @ryland69420 Před 7 lety +92

      well said inside out anus haha

    • @jonhmayerjonhmayer9113
      @jonhmayerjonhmayer9113 Před 3 lety +3

      Hello beautiful!!! Thanks for taking your time accepting my request and also thanks a lot for the likes and comment on my Official Facebook Page. I thank you for your support and for the appreciation you've offered over the years..I hope you keep listening and enjoying my music.

  • @mitchellan-ebbott7408
    @mitchellan-ebbott7408 Před 3 lety +108

    I hate how good he thinks he is and that he's right.

  • @nataliefindley7071
    @nataliefindley7071 Před 3 lety +54

    Gosh, he’s an artist. That’s pure expression.

    • @johnmayer4948
      @johnmayer4948 Před 2 lety

      Thank y'all for your love and support,I really appreciate🥰❤️

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 Před 4 lety +287

    Beautiful song, and it's like it was designed to play live. There is so much room for improvisation in it. The way the song is structured, it really doesn't matter what kind of solo you play. You can play something slow or shred your ass off, and it will sound good. This is the true mark of a great and truly underrated songwriter.

  • @JohnDeanMusic
    @JohnDeanMusic Před 9 lety +512

    2:22 - Terry Cruise singing back up vocals lol

    • @gabrielgamer3
      @gabrielgamer3 Před 8 lety +1

      john siafega AHHAHSHAUSAHUAHAHAHAHAH

    • @bmelamusic
      @bmelamusic Před 8 lety +5

      The EXACT same thing I think every time I watch this! Dying of laughter!

    • @PS-tj9ch
      @PS-tj9ch Před 8 lety +9

      lmao just said that exact same thing on 'If Ever Get Around...' dont forget about Professor Snape on the other guitar

    • @bmelamusic
      @bmelamusic Před 8 lety +1

      +Prince Slater Loool omg! Professor Snape is there too! HAHA! What is going on? 😂😂😂

    • @PS-tj9ch
      @PS-tj9ch Před 8 lety

      +Soitsbabs 😆 right though?!

  • @brendenkucken9117
    @brendenkucken9117 Před 3 lety +21

    5:59 buddy is a literal machine

  • @CalebJNelson
    @CalebJNelson Před 4 lety +222

    His music is what music is fundamentally about, expressing emotions and thoughts. It’s not flashy, you have to really pay attention to it.

    • @Tank-eh3fw
      @Tank-eh3fw Před 3 lety +13

      "it's not flashy" as he proceeds to melt the everloving fuck off of everyone's faces with one of the best solos ever recorded. Lol jk I know what you mean.

    • @abrahamnempung3378
      @abrahamnempung3378 Před 3 lety +2

      Nice put.

    • @dianaahuche880
      @dianaahuche880 Před rokem

      Experiences to inspire, motivate, entertain

  • @coconutcrispy83
    @coconutcrispy83 Před 4 lety +100

    There are no bad versions of this song.
    But this one's the best!

  • @mentus24
    @mentus24 Před 9 lety +4311

    Eric clapton says john mayer is a master guitarplayer. enough said

    • @MissCoko798
      @MissCoko798 Před 5 lety +92

      I think I'd fall out on the floor if that was said about me.

    • @cameronlund1674
      @cameronlund1674 Před 5 lety +29

      He also said that about Eric Johnson...

    • @james6818
      @james6818 Před 5 lety +62

      And then there’s Mark Knopfler and Stevie Ray Vaughan who make this sound mediocre at best

    • @JS-rp7qb
      @JS-rp7qb Před 5 lety +52

      James Harris mark knopfler? Really?

    • @BCBBCL
      @BCBBCL Před 5 lety +169

      @@JS-rp7qb Although James' comment is utterly useless, I agree with him that Mark is indeed one of the greatest, but there is no point in comparing guitar players that have different styles and are from different eras.

  • @diegoarcesaenz8126
    @diegoarcesaenz8126 Před 3 lety +259

    Damn, Snape on guitar, Terry Crews on backing vocals, Paul McCartney on bass and David Harbour on drums... Great line up!

  • @claycountykillers
    @claycountykillers Před 2 lety +31

    John Mayer is an absolute beast. One of the greatest of all time. Hendrix would be happy to meet him.

  • @79jwhite
    @79jwhite Před 8 lety +113

    A performance so potent the entire front row became pregnant. How can one man have such power?

  • @ZefTillDeath8878
    @ZefTillDeath8878 Před 7 lety +210

    Incredible. He should have had the name John Legend.

  • @znmcg
    @znmcg Před 3 lety +20

    That solo was the most John Mayer thing I’ve ever seen

  • @swordfish211
    @swordfish211 Před 3 lety +15

    if you play guitar, you will respect him as a master

  • @emilyrwilson422
    @emilyrwilson422 Před 10 lety +58

    i saw him in concert less than a week ago and i can't look at music the same way.
    Thank you, John Mayer.

    • @johnmayer4948
      @johnmayer4948 Před 2 lety

      Thank y'all for your love and support,I really appreciate❤️

  • @danielzajonz4364
    @danielzajonz4364 Před 4 lety +58

    4:40 when he adds the pinky I completely lose it... so effortless!
    Favorite guitar player ever, can't believe I see him live this year 💚

    • @StephenStCroix
      @StephenStCroix Před 4 lety +1

      Best part of the entire song for sure

    • @TrollsAndScrolls
      @TrollsAndScrolls Před 3 lety +2

      That's what she said!
      Sorry dude, couldn't help it 😂

    • @TIMTIMEdits
      @TIMTIMEdits Před 2 lety

      You you kill it on your page bro!

    • @richat1691
      @richat1691 Před 2 lety

      he doesnt add a pinky ?

    • @masxn_t2276
      @masxn_t2276 Před rokem

      @@richat1691 are you watching?😂 the highest note is hit with the pinky in the arpeggios.

  • @gabbiwatanabeac1444
    @gabbiwatanabeac1444 Před 2 lety +177

    Forever gonna thank Rosé for introducing this song to me, was and still addicted to her cover and now also addicted to the og song, I LOVE THIS SO MUCH OMFG

    • @Johnrack
      @Johnrack Před 2 lety +12

      I’m a guitarist and I like JM a lot. I have to say that Rose’ did a great job on her cover of Burning Room. She has a real genuine quality to her voice. For a young lady she’s got soul. That gal is going places.

    • @TheRandyrhoads1
      @TheRandyrhoads1 Před 2 lety

      You should listen to his Albums, all his songs are Awesome both lyrically and musically. For beginners/New fans just google John Mayer's Top/Best songs and just play the ones that come on.

  • @jhd-deims2698
    @jhd-deims2698 Před 3 lety +862

    people disliked i'm sure they've fast danced in a frozen room

  • @strugl3snugle245
    @strugl3snugle245 Před 4 lety +114

    The greatest guitarist of our generation.

    • @kevinjohnbetts
      @kevinjohnbetts Před 3 lety +3

      I think there are better guitarists - Brad Paisley, David Grissom, Philip Sayce and Eric Gales spring to mind. But Mayer is very good and if you think he is the greatest then your opinion is as valid as mine.

    • @donotwantahandle1111
      @donotwantahandle1111 Před 3 lety +2

      Not bad looking either.

    • @ryansoltwedel1041
      @ryansoltwedel1041 Před 3 lety +2

      @@kevinjohnbetts check out the band earthless. Fucking killer guitarist

    • @kevinjohnbetts
      @kevinjohnbetts Před 3 lety +1

      @@ryansoltwedel1041 Isaiah Mitchell? I know of him so I must have heard him. I will check the band out when I have some quality time to spare. So many really good guitarists out there it's hard to keep track of more than fraction of them. 😎👍

    • @ronaldmckee7542
      @ronaldmckee7542 Před 3 lety +4

      @@kevinjohnbetts someone just posted Brad Paisley and John Mayer crossroads from way back when Mayer's 2nd album debuted. And its impressive. Brad is great but you can tell Mayer is on a different when they are playing. Also it's back when Mayer wanted to make sure everyone knew he could shred and he was certainly showing off during some bits lol especially on "come back to bed".

  • @crossroadsc-1378
    @crossroadsc-1378 Před 6 lety +54

    That tap though. 3:09

  • @kellymcphaul2793
    @kellymcphaul2793 Před 3 lety +18

    God, he just makes that thing wail. Hardly even need lyrics.

  • @tatym6287
    @tatym6287 Před 2 lety +6

    Here bc of Rosie Posie and her beautiful cover of this masterpiece. Thank you for introducing this to me

  • @arnoldussenluc
    @arnoldussenluc Před 8 lety +36

    everybody is going wild on the first solo but the last one goddamn so much power in it you can just feel it damn
    biggups to you johnn

  • @boratepe
    @boratepe Před 8 lety +49

    Solo and 'go cry about it..' part.. Listening over and over again, still not sick from it after all these years

  • @erickim3694
    @erickim3694 Před 3 lety +28

    As a guitar player, this was fkn amazing to watch

  • @the_musical_30seconds94
    @the_musical_30seconds94 Před 3 lety +10

    I'm here just putting John Mayer with Jimi Hendrix and SRV..... He is truly a legendary guitarist of our generation and is a phenomenal live performer

    • @wout69
      @wout69 Před 3 lety

      Can’t agree more.

  • @priscila3491
    @priscila3491 Před 8 lety +151

    you can say what you want about him but he still a great guitar player and a genius is fact

  • @kylecmoffett
    @kylecmoffett Před 9 lety +101

    i like how many ways he can perform one song. Amazing artist. Definitely one of my all time fav artist.

  • @veldanen
    @veldanen Před rokem +5

    Probably one of the best prodigal musicians this generation.

  • @ivanlewellen1769
    @ivanlewellen1769 Před rokem +3

    Everybody refers to his guitar prowess, deservedly. But the lyrics are perfect.

  • @antoniotylersketchworks3389

    I like the fact the backup singers are dancing along and enjoying themselves.

  • @zschelske1
    @zschelske1 Před 10 lety +1191

    started learning the solo... no problem... then I got to 2:56.... and I threw my guitar out the window

    • @fritzbailey5215
      @fritzbailey5215 Před 5 lety +72

      That little tapping lick right after that is fucking amazing, i think im going to try to learn the whole solo just for that

    • @notachannelinnit
      @notachannelinnit Před 5 lety +13

      Shouldn't have done that... Oh yes, right thing to do after trying it on a les paul.

    • @MissCoko798
      @MissCoko798 Před 5 lety +9

      Also threw guitar out the window ... damn that shit is insane

    • @gtralien
      @gtralien Před 5 lety +9

      That’s gotta be one of the best soul-flavored runs I’ve ever heard.

    • @jo_oi1364
      @jo_oi1364 Před 5 lety +24

      First you must become the guitar.

  • @jazzguitarcollege
    @jazzguitarcollege Před 2 lety +9

    In case anyone is wondering that is what real musicianship looks and sounds like.

  • @pbfoley
    @pbfoley Před 3 lety +5

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? First time tearing up watching a solo. Wow.

  • @LiberTBo
    @LiberTBo Před 10 lety +508

    John Mayer is one of the best guitar players and writers in 21st century America. The detractors should buy a JM songbook for Continium and try playing this song as Mayer wrote it, its not easy trust me... his complex chords and musical arrangements are not for Amateurs or even average players....

    • @whyaskmenoely25
      @whyaskmenoely25 Před 10 lety +27

      I agree, it takes much more than an average guitarist to play this stuff, let alone write it.

    • @dddebolt
      @dddebolt Před 9 lety +4

      I totally agree.

    • @diegopalominos4886
      @diegopalominos4886 Před 9 lety +45

      i'm an advanced guitar player and "Neon" is still very difficult to me haha

    • @dddebolt
      @dddebolt Před 9 lety +11

      Diego Palominos hell yea it is ha the whole beginning of Where the Light is has to be some of the best acoustic work ive ever seen, plus he doesn't mess up hardly the entire show and its all live.

    • @supersimon44
      @supersimon44 Před 9 lety +9

      I don't even think it's even just playing the music! You've gotta be able to have the feel and rhythm! Even then u won't play it the way he does :)

  • @ArcticRob
    @ArcticRob Před 9 lety +461

    that solo made me cream

    • @zaighamabbas2041
      @zaighamabbas2041 Před 9 lety

      ***** cream?

    • @ArcticRob
      @ArcticRob Před 9 lety +22

      jizz, spunk, ejaculate

    • @zaighamabbas2041
      @zaighamabbas2041 Před 9 lety

      now that is weird

    • @ArcticRob
      @ArcticRob Před 9 lety +17

      Zaigham abbas only if someone doesn't have a sense of humour *cough* *cough* you *cough* *cough*

    • @zaighamabbas2041
      @zaighamabbas2041 Před 9 lety +1

      ***** i am new to english. sorry i am not aware of your humour.

  • @benjaminwilkens5368
    @benjaminwilkens5368 Před 4 lety +21

    0:47 This is how great of a performer/musician John Mayer is. He knew that note was flat, but he laughed it off and kept going! He's golden.

  • @euaggelion03
    @euaggelion03 Před 2 lety +3

    If he's good enough for The Dead, he's good enough for me.

  • @neondiplomat
    @neondiplomat Před 9 lety +33

    That solo is easily one of his bests. Like, Covered in Rain kinda good.

    • @S543-
      @S543- Před 4 lety

      Neil Haynes definitely

  • @AlanWolfeMusic
    @AlanWolfeMusic Před 9 lety +807

    that right hand hammer on at 3:10 JESUS CHRIST... #MAYERISALL

    • @ChinchillupaGuy
      @ChinchillupaGuy Před 8 lety +73

      +Alan Wolfe tapping is so nice when it's tasteful

    • @Prenner111
      @Prenner111 Před 8 lety +16

      +Alan Wolfe Thats not very difficult.

    • @FrijoleroSamurai
      @FrijoleroSamurai Před 8 lety +191

      +Prenner111 no one said difficult. difficulty does not equal how good something is. he varied the solo riff by adding that in and made it sound beautiful. But if you're on a John Mayer video to fight about technicalities you're in the wrong place.

    • @metallica3604
      @metallica3604 Před 8 lety +5

      yaa people call it tapping

    • @FrijoleroSamurai
      @FrijoleroSamurai Před 8 lety +14

      Yea and tapping is a grouping of sequential Hammer ons...

  • @braddietzmusic2429
    @braddietzmusic2429 Před 4 lety +18

    He is one of the best, most soulful guitarists alive today. The kind we’ll still be watching, listening to, enjoying, 50 years from now. Legacy being built right here. Right now.

  • @danielturner9438
    @danielturner9438 Před 3 lety +16

    I discovered John Mayer (which has changed my life for the better, and especially my guitar playing) when I watched an interview with him online, and the riff for slow dancing was playing in the background really low while John was talking to the interviewer. As soon as I heard the riff I knew the world was a bigger place than I thought before.

  • @Seichmusica
    @Seichmusica Před 10 lety +50

    that is the most soulful solo I've heard in LONG time!

  • @ryanstucker7458
    @ryanstucker7458 Před 5 lety +137

    I wonder if people in the audience realized what they were witnessing in this performance? This is one of the most stylishly masterful, technically magnificent, live guitar performances ever captured. Clapton, the greats...anyone who plays would agree...after they picked their collective jaw up off the ground....I guarantee. Think what you will about the man or his celebrity or whatever - but there aren't any left like this. Just had to be said. Carry on with your day.

    • @dabumayanglambam8316
      @dabumayanglambam8316 Před 3 lety +1

      I love John Mayer, he is too good to compare with....❤️❤️❤️

    • @thePastafarian88
      @thePastafarian88 Před rokem +3

      I went and saw John Mayer recently and afterwards I had a conversation with my father about how he stacks up with some of the greats. We both agreed that not only is he up there with Clapton, Hendricks, Paige, etc., but he's probably the last one of their kind. No one does this shit anymore.

    • @victorjbarker
      @victorjbarker Před rokem

      He's a good guitar player and pop song writer, but he and this just don't do anything for me ..

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      @sahukysahukon4460 Před rokem

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  • @andorwid1880
    @andorwid1880 Před 2 lety +42

    I don't like all his songs. But some are absolute masterpieces
    And just once in my life I want someone to touch me like he touches his guitar. Perfection

  • @brileyolson2719
    @brileyolson2719 Před 3 lety +9

    The guitar solo FIRE, this song ABSOLUTELY FIRE

  • @thugtrippin
    @thugtrippin Před 4 lety +25

    3:10 Even that little tap to bend and pull away pluck with his right hand blows my mind. You wouldn't even notice if you didn't play guitar. I don't like all of John's music but when he's playing I listen and watch.

  • @LowLifeDeeps
    @LowLifeDeeps Před 10 lety +88

    Damn it I need to see him Live

    • @Leonhavenify
      @Leonhavenify Před 9 lety

      ***** i do not even wan't to see him live if i get payed for it :)

    • @Gaenico
      @Gaenico Před 9 lety +4

      Leon Haven And it wouldn't be smart, cause it'd been free money, even if you don't like him xD

    • @Em20247
      @Em20247 Před 6 lety

      Teaeli Anderson lucky

  • @mertcancaglyan7100
    @mertcancaglyan7100 Před 2 lety +4

    Girls here crying because of John, boys here crying cause Johns guitar is also

  • @pgzzz
    @pgzzz Před 3 lety +12

    This guy ranks amongst the greatest guitar players I have ever heard - but the difference is that he sings as well

    • @andrewmorris3479
      @andrewmorris3479 Před 6 měsíci +1

      And arguably his best attribute is his songwriting.

  • @idhott
    @idhott Před 6 lety +26

    Why haven’t I listened to this guy before? Not only is his music great but he’s one of hell of a guitarist.

  • @alexhaggar2657
    @alexhaggar2657 Před 7 lety +452

    That first solo is literally sex on guitar. So beautiful. Although it wasn't one of his more complex and intricate solos, it was still so powerful through its beauty.

  • @tristanbouchonnet1461
    @tristanbouchonnet1461 Před rokem +16

    This is one of the greatest live solo he ever did ! Flawless !

  • @Daisy-wn1kv
    @Daisy-wn1kv Před 2 lety +37

    Rosé has so beautiful taste in music😍 so grateful to Rosé that I got listened this song

  • @lassepetersen1940
    @lassepetersen1940 Před 7 lety +1170

    His vocal is not always on point, but his guitar play is f'ing amazing. Most underrated guitarist in the world.

    • @JakeBaynes
      @JakeBaynes Před 7 lety +219

      Lasse Petersen this ones right after his vocal surgery

    • @1Guug
      @1Guug Před 7 lety +80

      John Mayer is far from beeing unrerrated. Ask Clapton, Buddy Guy, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys or any muscian out there.

    • @blink0r
      @blink0r Před 7 lety +251

      He may not be underrated among fellow musicians but he's sure as hell underrated by the average person.

    • @Ailasor
      @Ailasor Před 7 lety +53

      only by the average person who only listen to the radio hits..

    • @keatonkipker1528
      @keatonkipker1528 Před 6 lety +22

      I totally agree with how amazing he is, However I wouldn't say under rated by any stretch of the imagination. Everyone knows this man, he's played with BB King and many others. He's doing well for himself. As he very well should. There is one pretty underrated guitarist I know who deserves more credit, and his name is Rabea Massad. Look up some of his 10-15min jams with his friends on youtube. He does a lot of stuff I love with blues and rock. Not a real big fan of his metal stuff, but to each his own, he's still awesome.

  • @Feledwards
    @Feledwards Před 6 lety +21

    I'd like to had seen Prince and John Mayer perform a duo, then have them play alternating solo's. Both being great performers not just behind a mic, but their ability to make their guitars gently weep.

  • @jonnysiddle4064
    @jonnysiddle4064 Před 3 lety +6

    I miss his 2007 voice. Once in a lifetime vocals are just that.

  • @iraadicitra
    @iraadicitra Před 2 lety +16

    Come here to hear the original version after heard the cover version by Rosé. Now both are on my fav playlist :)

  • @phillipgray5663
    @phillipgray5663 Před 8 lety +76

    Good lawd. Probably the most well timed tap I've ever seen.

  • @voltaspeeder17
    @voltaspeeder17 Před 8 lety +179

    In every aspect outstanding musician. Those are rare nowadays...

  • @hurstod533
    @hurstod533 Před 3 lety +17

    I think I was 14ish when Continuum came out and I really didn't appreciate the songwriting and musical abilities of John Mayer until 20's. Definitely a whole lot of my peers feel the same and some barely discovered him past few years. Amazing musician all around.

    • @ronaldmckee7542
      @ronaldmckee7542 Před 3 lety +1

      I was 19 and when I first heard Continuum I knew it was great, but took me until now, 33 years old, to really appreciate how diverse he is as a musician. Few artists actually go out and try something new or different. And by John Mayer doing that he has created everything from pop to folk to blues to country tunes. And they are all great because that man knows how to write great songs. You can be a guitar virtuoso, which he is, but you have to be able to write great songs. He stays true to himself via the music and in his song writing. And i am a life long fan.

  • @ashtynmciver6119
    @ashtynmciver6119 Před 2 lety +10

    Love the energy of the backup singers. The look of pure joy on their faces says it all

  • @yellowcarbb
    @yellowcarbb Před 9 lety +4

    I cant help getting pumped up in my chair when John's soloing and jumping at 5:30

  • @joeramsey2302
    @joeramsey2302 Před 7 lety +7

    That first solo is sooooooooo clean, elegant, controlled, delicate - just pure class.

  • @zxcqkyt_5118
    @zxcqkyt_5118 Před 2 lety +272

    ROSÉ brought me here! she couldn't have picked a better song to cover from a fellow guitar god 🎸👌🏻🌹

  • @allaboutcuteness53
    @allaboutcuteness53 Před 2 lety +26

    Rosé brough me here. Blackpink taste in music is awesome. Thanks to her another classic song is added to my playlist.

  • @hollyrenaud1634
    @hollyrenaud1634 Před 7 lety +153

    His voice always sounds about the same, in recordings and live at concerts.

    • @gabrielaldwin2331
      @gabrielaldwin2331 Před 5 lety +1

      Holly Renaud that’s actually good

    • @black_hawk133
      @black_hawk133 Před 4 lety +3

      @@Jake-be9ji he just had his vocal surgery here

    • @Dannyboyy86
      @Dannyboyy86 Před 4 lety +1

      I'd wish he would just let his guitar do all the singing to be honest

    • @latenightthinker4737
      @latenightthinker4737 Před 4 lety

      The highlight of this song is the guitar and the lyrics. He makes his guitar scream his emotion so his voice doesn't have to.

    • @jonhmayerjonhmayer9113
      @jonhmayerjonhmayer9113 Před 3 lety

      Hello beautiful!!! Thanks for taking your time accepting my request and also thanks a lot for the likes and comment on my Official Facebook Page. I thank you for your support and for the appreciation you've offered over the years..I hope you keep listening and enjoying my music.

  • @melgibson6506
    @melgibson6506 Před 7 lety +63

    from 4.29 onwards...John shows who he really is.....a combination of Joe Satriani and Prince...a carefullly crafted solo linning with a hardcore shredding feel....what did I just witness......speechless

    • @TheCharudatta
      @TheCharudatta Před 6 lety +5

      mel gibson Oh God that's not what you call shredding!

    • @TheAndrewBFlanders
      @TheAndrewBFlanders Před 4 lety +1

      reasonably positive that he improvised the solo - nothing crafted about it.. watch live in LA version of same song for a carefully crafted solo... this is the shittiest recording of this song imo.. and i love mayer

    • @arzosahsothy
      @arzosahsothy Před 4 lety

      Prince is a good comparison. Another artist who if you just listen to the radio pop hits, you will never get an appreciation for how exellent they really are.

  • @judithaniatsabita6911
    @judithaniatsabita6911 Před 2 lety +17

    omg its totally different with rose version.love this song coz rose brought me here

  • @willstamatakos8982
    @willstamatakos8982 Před 3 lety +67

    To be fair I wouldn't say this is one of his best performances, but somehow it is still beyond incredible. Spectacular.

    • @JP-pm5hj
      @JP-pm5hj Před rokem

      Which would you say is his best? And if possible, could you leave a link to said performance? :)

    • @marcelorevollo7
      @marcelorevollo7 Před rokem +4

      @@JP-pm5hj You should check out the classic Live in L.A. if you haven't already and the one that blew my mind is from Made in America. I haven't seen that many other performances, but I'm sure there are other great ones.

    • @themakerstoolbox9688
      @themakerstoolbox9688 Před rokem +1

      @@JP-pm5hj His greatest performance imho has to be his cover of ain't no sunshine at the crossroads festival in Chicago. Holy Shit, he absolutely shreds that song and his singing fits perfectly.

    • @mayumi1603
      @mayumi1603 Před 7 měsíci

      Oh, but it is. I'd say the top three are: 1-Rock in Rio, 2-this one and then 3-Live in L.A

  • @mbuckholz
    @mbuckholz Před 7 lety +38

    one of the best guitarist singer song writers of our generation.

  • @deborahfox6064
    @deborahfox6064 Před 2 lety +7

    Love what he's wearing, real guitarist with human depth, discovered him 15 years too late. Bougtt 3 albums to make up.

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 Před rokem

      l agree with you, indeed John Mayer is a great and
      talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,
      he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and
      always heals the Soul…

  • @abc-hk4tx
    @abc-hk4tx Před 3 lety +29

    Not gonna lie the intro lookin like hes cracked out of his mind

    • @DixieWreck69
      @DixieWreck69 Před 3 lety +9

      a lot of those faces are unintentional, when you’re playing guitar and feeling the vibe your face just follows your hands and leads to some pretty hilarious faces

  • @schrodingerssmiley6778
    @schrodingerssmiley6778 Před 2 lety +3

    Can someone be a part time lover to me
    Listening to John Mayer?

  • @mouldycuz8650
    @mouldycuz8650 Před 7 lety +25

    If i didn't have a stinkin job, i'd have this on loop all day.

  • @jonjones820
    @jonjones820 Před 2 lety +5

    I've been a Mayer booster for years, but this is a whole different level. He obviously way honed his playing whilst jammin with The Dead

  • @Kevinintheback
    @Kevinintheback Před 2 měsíci +1

    He's always been underrated. He's an amazing musician

  • @enyeng0
    @enyeng0 Před 3 lety +8

    3:10 holy crap that was so clean