I feel like BB was like "You're doin' good kid, but don't do me like that up here tonight." And John just felt like "I'm gonna rib ya, but never disrepect ya." And BB just took off after, you can see John's admiration and appreciation during BB's solos and BB looking on at John with looks of "you did you're homework and you understand the roots." Ya'll can be silent, I'll admit to quietly weeping at greatness being performed throughout.
It was actually perfect the way John just shut up and started singing. Was a very musician like move and you could tell that BB caught a vibe off of it.
It probably means you’re destined to be great playing somewhere big with great musicians. Keep working on your ability and keep performing live. In a few years your confidence will grow. Then you might have the dream that you just killed a solo and you’re pointing to BB King for him to take the lead.
I have that dream but I can't remember what key is where, and I can' make out what key the song is in, and every note is wrong and comes out blasting..
Had a dream once where I ran across SRV smoking a cigarette in a stairwell. I asked him how to get as good as he was, he told me to practice at least 2 hours a day. 13 years later, I still suck.
Jorda n Definitely not. He went to Burklee. Not for a whole undergraduate program, but he knows his stuff. You can hear his training in neon. He’s not guessing. Ear training is one of the first things a music student does.
Jorda n John Mayer is definitely a better guitarist than BB. Can’t deny how well BB understands the blues though, it’s no wonder he’s one of the kings. Also BB’s tone is smooth as butter. I love it
His face makes the difference.. I learned about some tone stuff.. BB king is not a genius in terme Of scale Buuut the was he plays them is so god damn blues
Mayer should just shut the fuck up. He can't play none, and he shouldn't be allowed to speak. Shit, I could listen to B.B. tell stories all night long. But Mayer? Fuck that boi.
You could see the age behind the guitars. Blues is a conversation, BB King is a wise experienced man...his words are slow, smooth, and clear. He's one of those speakers that doesn't have to speak loud for everyone to listen, people just know what he's about to say is good so they want to listen. While John Mayer is like a recent college graduate, he has a ton of highly technical knowledge and an expansive education and he's excited to share it with everyone so he speaks fast, almost tripping over his words. He has a lot to say and he tries to get it out in a single breath. They are both amazing musicians and its just interesting to see the difference in their styles.
I like to think BB King would have been very proud to see the "recent college graduate" grow up from the fast, intense, and technical "talker" to being a more nuanced, expressive, and even verbose at a time without being redundant "speaker" as he honed the art of conversing with his guitar by following Garcia's footstep with Dead and Co :D
Listening to this without watching it is so amazing. You get the cool John Mayer rhythmic and more flashy lines and they sound nice but then the king lines come up and you appreciate them so much more, it gives you so much more payoff. It’s not that John Mayer is bad, he’s crazily talented, but BB king has so much more experience
@@Utube-s8m I concur.. and I think the quote was "The Blues ain't nothin' but a good man feelin' bad.." from the movie Crossroads with Ralph Machio, a good movie.. imo, the Blues is an expression, but instead of it being on your face, it's at the end of your fingers.. thanks for your reply, man..
What's so frustratingly impressive about BB is that what he plays isn't particularly difficult, so you look at his tab and think I'll do that. But when I play it, it's so lacking something. BB king just makes every note so meaningful. His phrasing is perfect, every note is played as if it's the last note he will ever play
It's the pentatonic/blues scales. Improving with these scales is so much easier than you think. The pentatonic scale is applicable to songs in both minor and major keys, you just take the scale shape and move it around accordingly. Once you start understanding things like this, blues licks will come naturally to you, I promise. Most jam tracks on youtube have the scale diagram on them, so fire one up and noodle away. It'll help you out a lot more in the long run than just looking at tabs.
@@jsquaredm Exactly. I never really learn licks played by guitarists in the past with tabs, i've practiced with pentatonic scales and backing tracks for nearly 2 years now almost every single day and i'm now able to improvise and play comfortably across the entire fretboard. Once improvisation becomes natural with the pentatonic it's so easy to learn all the modes too, and it opens a world of opportunities
This feels like a kid taking to his dad, so excited to tell him how his day went. The dad, patiently listening and chiming in, acknowledging the kid and conversing with the kid.
@@josiahp77 obviously he did. BB king was 90 when he died in 2015. He's pretty old here so he obviously cant play the way he used to. Technically i feel jm is better than BB king but who is the better guitarist in prime is debatable
This is a conversation between an old man and a young man on guitar. The young man has soooo much to say. The old man waits. And waits. Only needs to say a few words that change his life. Wisdom.
I feel like bb king was annoyed that he kept wanting to kiss his ass instead of play some tunes and have a good time. But I’m gonna be honest, I wouldn’t be able to contain myself either. So many players owe their sound and upbringing to his style
@Kingdom Axe "he King wasn't playing about leaving ha ha. He wanted to play, not talk." yeah i think BB king enjoys the fact that John Mayer respects him so much to learn alot of BB kings songs and style. So when John says "i feel like im stealing from his house" BB King starts to say that he'll leave like "if you really feel like you doing me wrong then i can leave,...don't talk like that cause you know i don't care."
The beginning of this is so cringe-worthy BB King is pretty much saying quit being a wannabe and play yeah John Mayer can play guitar but just doesn't have the soul of a worthy watching guitar player. He tries too much instead of naturally letting it flow. Respect to the king!
+B Tawse I wish this John Mayer was famous and not the MTV John Mayer. People don't realize just how phenomenal he is. You know you're good when you get the BB King stank eye and head shake.
I got to see BB once. He was the headliner for a blues concert. I could have listened to just him for the entirety. I bet John sobbed when he passed. RIP Mr. King
John is a great guitarist but this was a lesson. Just look at how relaxed bb king's style is and yet how completely perfect his timing is with the placement of every note. A true king of the blues
I guarantee you that John DREAMED of this moment for years before it actually happened. Kudos to him for putting himself in this position to be respected by one of the GODS of music, BB King.
So you're saying that if I paid money to watch some excessively skilled jazzers or blues musicians just jamming to background chords, I'm paying to see someone just (skillfully) messing around? Nice
indonesian bassbooster I think the jazz musicians would agree. In a professional there's not much music theory and thinking about the playing going on. They know what sounds good and have fun with it. And can draw a crowd. I can dream
His Fuckboy fuckery ruined his Blues Career and made him retreat to isolate himself with country music. Who knows what masterpieces he couldve done if he had stayed unto the path. That being said, his slow country music is a class of its own.
It's interesting seeing these two extremely different musical personalities going back and forth in a jam. John is so energetic, impulsive, and unpredictable, whereas BB King is calm, precise, and concise with his playing. Very interesting and enjoyable to listen to
John unpredictable? The nervous energy that surrounds him might seem unpredictable but actually when you listen to what he plays it's nothing out of the ordinary. He just overplays constantly without any interesting ideas. I don't think that's unpredictable, because anyone who is reasonably experienced with guitar knows it's the most common mistake people do when improvising. Don't get me wrong, I like John Mayer, but in this video he was kinda lame.
@@tiihtu2507 yes that's right. BB King had more ideas to Express. Jhon Mayer only played the same notes over an over and very fast, trying to impress. Relax boy, you're next to BB King
@@daviesquiro4089 BB King is the best when it comes to slow blues, but we all know Mayer is a SRV/Hendrix kind of player. You can't really compare at all, Mayer did hold his own in a style he's not 100% comfortable in and you can see BB appreciated that. If he can and you can't - you need to reevaluate yourself as a guitarist and musician.
I had no idea Mayer was this talented of a Bluesman! I'm impressed! To sit with THE Bluesmaster himself and hold his own is no mean feat. Well done, John.
He's a generational talent so yeah. At this point in time definitely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Up there with all these guys. All thanks to his passion. He could have easily taken the pop route out after Gravity. Instead he remained true to his core passion. With that said, I want him to work on an album that is just him. Not meant for a commercial release but as a display of his talent and imagination as a musician.
I agree. He us at a point where he can record or perform whatever he wants whenever he wants. As many musicians frequently do, they separate their mainstream persona from their private interest persona. As an example, Ronnie Woods & Charlie Watts have/had their own bands that showcase(d) their personal musical preferences.
The stuff were it's just him and his guitar is epic. The pop culture he seems to dance around is a distraction imo. I too would love to see a solo thing.
There is a video on youtube of..... Stevie Ray.....BB King, Albert King.....Eric Clapton........Paul Butterfield..... Phil Collins.....Etta James.....Dr John.....Chaka Khan.....Gladys Knight jamming together .......one of the best blues concerts ever check it out...it's from a Showtime special back in the middle 80's
StringTherapy sadly, those days of great music and real musicians on TV, especially guitarist are over. We have utube now. Not the same excitement but whatever. Better than nothing which is what’s on TV.. nothing.
Bb has a minister’s cadence. Bb mastered the art of luring in the audience with timing, sometimes building silence before riffing like a minister would from the pulpit
Never heard anyone describe it this way. Very poetic way to articulate what’s going on and I would have to agree. Instead of speaking his guitar is the voice communicating the sermon!
I just wish John Mayer would make a strictly blues album with sounds similar to this jam. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Sure, It wouldn't do that well commercially, but blues fans and people who respect his musicianship would totally love it.
The Grime Science Reaper John is a remarkable player in his own right, and you’re correct in saying it’s seriously impressive. He really proves his mettle here as being an absolute monster on a six string.
John knows right where he is. Many guys can play. Many can sing. Few know respect. It’s true. Been around live shows much of my life. The thing is is that John Mayer’s career is driven by gratitude. He’s a talent no doubt. But he’s genuinely cool and in the end that is part of what powers those that “make it”. I guess what I’m saying is that BB King is a legend for giving us a sound. Mayer pays homage and is grateful. He wants BB to see what he is capable of now. As a child might want to show off. It’s cool.
So hard to have the vocal and musical talent that John has a true prodigy, but while John maybe even more technical then BB at this stage the way BB plays the notes the timing the "feel" is so much better its hard to describe its just awesome we are lucky enough to see this recording.
The beginning when John kept talking bb up and bb was like I’m about to get on up out of here. Johns reaction looked chill and funny but on the inside he was going... did I just ruin my dream.
BB "dropped-the-mic" years ago. He had nothing to "prove", and didn't need affirmation from anyone - no matter who he played alongside. He had so much humility. R.I.P BB
Even here, BB may not be able to play like he used to, but his mind is still in sync with the music. Every lick he plays is so tasteful. He knows exactly what the hell he’s doing, and I love to see it
Behind every great band leader, there’s a great band. The job of the rhythm section is not to make themselves sound great, but to make the lead sound even better.
im not saying its a competition but when the king steps in its just relaxing, and the way things are supposed to be. john mayer is great, dont get me wrong but the old mans got it. always has
I'd disagree. For me, King makes me wanna slow groove my body against a man's, vs Johnny there makes me feel like I smoked a joint and am just chillaxing on a couch watching a sweet little miss dance in nothing but lingerie in front of me.
In some cultures if you make that same motion but instead slam the back of your hand once and continue upwards in one motion as if your hand bounced off and up is the same as the middle finger,lol !
Listen to his Continuum album and then listen to the John Mayer Trio stuff. All gold. "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" on Continuum is my favorite. Great guitar work.
Its like a son trying to gain his father's acceptance, and Dad is just making sure he knows what's at stake. And then giving him the nod while sliding him a few notes on his way out the door. God, this is so epic, im in tears.
As impressive as they both are, can we give some love to the bassist too?? beautifully sets everything up, its so enjoyable to listen to when you focus on it
It must be genuinely indescribable for him to not only sit and play with one of his hero's and a pioneer of blues, but to have him nod and applaud him. There can't be words! John plays amazingly and far more than BB, but says less with his guitar. BB plays much less and says oh so much more. Must be such an insane and humbling experience for him
Imagine being John Mayer in this situation. He grew up listening to BB dreaming about being one of the great blues men just like him, and here he is playing next to one of the kings. I would be totally fangirling no way I could play anything resemblent of a blues solo.
BB King was a good pioneer for the guitar and the blues, but John Mayer and many others for that matter, can play BB under the table now and when he was in his prime. Thats a fact. God rest his soul. No disrespect.
1 blues icon and legend playing on stage with another icon. They are having fun hanging out with each other and playing music 🎶 🎵. This is a priceless experience and performance.
There is too much "old is always better" people in these comment sections. John Mayer is one of the best guitarist ever. Not saying that BB isn't because he definately is. It's just insult to say that someone like Slash is better than Mayer.
8:14 John's melody here is amazing and BB adds amazing chords right on the spot to that melody. I would say this is one of the best moments in this jam.
The delivery of BB is unmatched. The feel you have listening to his playing is rarely felt with any other guitarist. It is like his guitar talks the BB language!
The guitar performances are like metaphor for their respective ages. One is looking forward to great life ahead, while one is talking about how he had and still has a great life, and gives his advice to the younger generation. Thank you for the great music BB King and John Mayer 🙏🎸🎵❤️
John is so much more respectful than a lot of other white blues musicians. He never lets himself or anyone forget who made him who he is. He doesn't take credit everyone gives him and he instead passes it on to the heroes who inspired him. I say this because there have been quite a some others who shall remain nameless that emulate this style but are not as gracious or respectful as John is about it.
It’s mind boggling to think that some day an old and gray John Mayer will be sitting there and being paid homage to the way he is doing to B.B. King by some aspiring young guitarist. Music, in itself, is timeless.
I love the comments on how viewing their playing like a conversation with each other. To me, it feels like John is the young energetic one, with lots to say and lots on his mind. He's antsy and just trying to get out everything in his head. BB is like the old wise man he's talking to, telling him everything is going to be fine, and to just relax and slow down, speaking slow and tenderly. Hence why you see John playing more frantically and BB being more chill.
It’s not that BB has the technical skill that far surpasses John here, he’s mastered the timing of the blues. The quiet space between notes and the timing of each chord is effortless and perfect.
damn I started playing for things like just hearing guitar on the radio then I was off then on and then discovering blues and jazz makes you realise music is so much more
Just discovered this today... in 2019. As much as the playing is incredible, it's wonderful to see the love and respect John has for BB King - undoubtedly one of John's heroes.
John no doubts you belong amongs the greatest. I love your Passion! And i dont even wanna start about B.B King. Just that god bless his mighty Soul. Rest in Peace to the King of Blues.
![B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone [Crossroads 2010] (Official Live Video)](/img/n.gif)
If you're a musician, you'll more inclined to understand that this isn't a competition.
It's a conversation.
True that. They're not trying to see who's better at all. They're simply talking thru the strings
I LOVE this comment! So true!
I felt this comment in my soul
So damned true
Yes
Good looking, jokester, gets all the the girls, and guitar playing as vibrant as his age... ah bb king what a guy
Will Sevy ha! But of course.
He bb do have about a dozen kids!!! Lover man indeed
@@larrybronaugh8262 this will sevy guy is an idiot bb king is nothing compared to the writer of bad by u2 (john)
Jacob Silverman you keep that up I’m going to get up and go
@@willsevy7836 Alright big guy, just get up and clap your hands backwards
There’s a huge crowd in front of him, but John mayer is only trying to impress one man.
He wants BB's BBC 🤣 (just a joke you sensitive fucks 😂)
Johnny Psychedelic that’s so fucking gay dude
and thats ok lol
Johnny Psychedelic nobody got offended but everybody is cringing 🤮
@@liuantonio729 Yep is exactly that
I'm like uhh not good, not good at all
When BB King said " you keep that up imma get up and walk outta here" even I was like "okay ill be quiet now" ..
grandpa energy 😂
We were all silent watching this video 🤣
I feel like BB was like "You're doin' good kid, but don't do me like that up here tonight." And John just felt like "I'm gonna rib ya, but never disrepect ya." And BB just took off after, you can see John's admiration and appreciation during BB's solos and BB looking on at John with looks of "you did you're homework and you understand the roots." Ya'll can be silent, I'll admit to quietly weeping at greatness being performed throughout.
John new the boundaries and respected them
It was actually perfect the way John just shut up and started singing. Was a very musician like move and you could tell that BB caught a vibe off of it.
every night, i have the same nightmare bb king points at me that its my turn to take the lead and then i wake up with my heart racing
It probably means you’re destined to be great playing somewhere big with great musicians. Keep working on your ability and keep performing live. In a few years your confidence will grow. Then you might have the dream that you just killed a solo and you’re pointing to BB King for him to take the lead.
I've seriously had this exact literal dream. Only it was michael jackson and i had to dance at the same time and i was turned into a cookie
Excactly
I have that dream but I can't remember what key is where, and I can' make out what key the song is in, and every note is wrong and comes out blasting..
Had a dream once where I ran across SRV smoking a cigarette in a stairwell. I asked him how to get as good as he was, he told me to practice at least 2 hours a day.
13 years later, I still suck.
No matter HOW good your are.... It takes HUGE BALLS to play next to BB like that. I would be shaking in my boots!
Why? He's not even good. It seems like he's trying to guess what note to hit next
Jorda n you good?
@@garbygarb31 u jealous? 😂
Jorda n
Definitely not. He went to Burklee. Not for a whole undergraduate program, but he knows his stuff. You can hear his training in neon. He’s not guessing. Ear training is one of the first things a music student does.
Jorda n John Mayer is definitely a better guitarist than BB. Can’t deny how well BB understands the blues though, it’s no wonder he’s one of the kings.
Also BB’s tone is smooth as butter. I love it
BB King is the perfect example of the saying “Less is more”
Lol yeah to the extreme. Hes not the most technically proficient, but its mostly a feel thing with BB, I feel.
John Mayer too tho…..John, unlike most other pop artists always leaves space in his songs, solos, melodies, everything
@@kcguitar9307 not for this particular guitar show.
@@kennethlee7792 yeah that is true... it seemed like John was just trying very hard to impress bb King tbh
Less isn't more. More is more. How can less be more?~yjm
BB King been playing the same 5 chords for 60 years and it still hits. It's that feeling behind it that drives it.
HAHAHAH
@@dqnilo9947 Exactly... like what
And that's why John just sits there and shakes his head...cuz being THAT in tune is SICK
His face makes the difference.. I learned about some tone stuff.. BB king is not a genius in terme
Of scale
Buuut the was he plays them is so god damn blues
John Mayer under stood the real music, with it complexity. 7:15
Morgan freeman + Morgan freeman = B.B king
morgan voreman
actually BB King did a tribute to Morgan Freeman
th-cam.com/video/PfimncB_M5c/w-d-xo.html
morethan freeman
loooool
B.B. Freeman
Get yourself a man that looks at you the way John Mayer looks at BB
That Was pretty good!!!
Mayer should just shut the fuck up. He can't play none, and he shouldn't be allowed to speak. Shit, I could listen to B.B. tell stories all night long. But Mayer? Fuck that boi.
@@garcemac you lose all credibility when you say "boi"
garcemac what a kido you are...
@@garcemac well eric clapton did say hes a master guitarist
th-cam.com/video/tzfrXiD1_Rg/w-d-xo.html
You could see the age behind the guitars. Blues is a conversation, BB King is a wise experienced man...his words are slow, smooth, and clear. He's one of those speakers that doesn't have to speak loud for everyone to listen, people just know what he's about to say is good so they want to listen. While John Mayer is like a recent college graduate, he has a ton of highly technical knowledge and an expansive education and he's excited to share it with everyone so he speaks fast, almost tripping over his words. He has a lot to say and he tries to get it out in a single breath. They are both amazing musicians and its just interesting to see the difference in their styles.
I like to think BB King would have been very proud to see the "recent college graduate" grow up from the fast, intense, and technical "talker" to being a more nuanced, expressive, and even verbose at a time without being redundant "speaker" as he honed the art of conversing with his guitar by following Garcia's footstep with Dead and Co :D
Wow so well said
amazing analogy
Listening to this without watching it is so amazing. You get the cool John Mayer rhythmic and more flashy lines and they sound nice but then the king lines come up and you appreciate them so much more, it gives you so much more payoff. It’s not that John Mayer is bad, he’s crazily talented, but BB king has so much more experience
Alexa: traslate Guitar to English.
Legend
보자마자 달려왔습니다 😃
댓글도 먼저단다구웃
RoofTopCat brought me here 😍😍 2022 anyone?
agree
레잔도
BB's axe definitely looks and sounds like the Rolce Royce of guitars.
bentley, bc a rolls royce can be gangsta too lol
Gibson Es335 custom BB king model with no f holes. I think he calls it “Lucille”. Available from Gibson USA for a lot of $.
Conor Koritor Eastman guitars has awesome semihollows made by luthiers at good prices
@@andymackenney les luthiers
Oh yeah big time!
"The Blues is just a good man feelin' bad.."
Dewdaahman the blues is actually about making yourself feel good.
@@Utube-s8m I concur.. and I think the quote was "The Blues ain't nothin' but a good man feelin' bad.." from the movie Crossroads with Ralph Machio, a good movie.. imo, the Blues is an expression, but instead of it being on your face, it's at the end of your fingers.. thanks for your reply, man..
The blues is just feelin’ And bein’ able ta put that feelin’ out onta an instrument ta share. Ooh yeah!
Yeah because Steve Vai, and the frikkin kobra kai flunky is sooo bluesy... 🤦🏼♂️
@@Dewdaahman ģ
What's so frustratingly impressive about BB is that what he plays isn't particularly difficult, so you look at his tab and think I'll do that. But when I play it, it's so lacking something. BB king just makes every note so meaningful. His phrasing is perfect, every note is played as if it's the last note he will ever play
Exactly easy but they way he did it that soul is unmatched
Soul man.
It's the pentatonic/blues scales. Improving with these scales is so much easier than you think. The pentatonic scale is applicable to songs in both minor and major keys, you just take the scale shape and move it around accordingly.
Once you start understanding things like this, blues licks will come naturally to you, I promise. Most jam tracks on youtube have the scale diagram on them, so fire one up and noodle away. It'll help you out a lot more in the long run than just looking at tabs.
@@jsquaredm Exactly. I never really learn licks played by guitarists in the past with tabs, i've practiced with pentatonic scales and backing tracks for nearly 2 years now almost every single day and i'm now able to improvise and play comfortably across the entire fretboard. Once improvisation becomes natural with the pentatonic it's so easy to learn all the modes too, and it opens a world of opportunities
nah, i think he knows he is outclassed...and is pissed about it
For B.B king to be battling dementia and still hit them licks like that is amazing
Your atrraction movement is ınterestıng but good
Every time John stops singing or playing it feels like he looks a BB for approval
indeed, but on that note - he came here for a lesson!
becasue thats what he was doing XD
He was signalling BB that it was his turn to play or if he wanted to jump in. Musicians do this all the time when jamming
th-cam.com/video/f6dnI1WsFrA/w-d-xo.html
I mean, Wouldn't you
Did anyone enjoyed without having to compare the two of them?
This was the comment I didnt know I was looking for 🎶
it's difficult. when John starts to play, you loose that connection
@@danielworks kek
Querby Valencia as a blues aficionado it’s hard not to compare.
It doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the whole thing.
Couldn’t because I came everytime BB thought of moving
This feels like a kid taking to his dad, so excited to tell him how his day went. The dad, patiently listening and chiming in, acknowledging the kid and conversing with the kid.
Mayer seems much better in this recording, but yeah.
@@josiahp77 obviously he did. BB king was 90 when he died in 2015. He's pretty old here so he obviously cant play the way he used to. Technically i feel jm is better than BB king but who is the better guitarist in prime is debatable
He talked that same way to stevie ray vaughan about 35 or so years back perky happy grandfather
I could watch this for years
Exactly.
This is a conversation between an old man and a young man on guitar. The young man has soooo much to say. The old man waits. And waits. Only needs to say a few words that change his life. Wisdom.
Man when BB gives him the thumbs up and claps during his solo… I can only imagine how complete that must make you feel as a musician
Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 😊
I felt that man this is a good point. Imagine what an that honor that is
keep that imma get up AND! walk up out of here
john . starts singing because he knows he for real
"You keep that up and I'm gonna get up and walk outta here."
That sounded like a threat
I feel like bb king was annoyed that he kept wanting to kiss his ass instead of play some tunes and have a good time. But I’m gonna be honest, I wouldn’t be able to contain myself either. So many players owe their sound and upbringing to his style
@Kingdom Axe "he King wasn't playing about leaving ha ha. He wanted to play, not talk."
yeah i think BB king enjoys the fact that John Mayer respects him so much to learn alot of BB kings songs and style. So when John says "i feel like im stealing from his house" BB King starts to say that he'll leave like "if you really feel like you doing me wrong then i can leave,...don't talk like that cause you know i don't care."
The beginning of this is so cringe-worthy BB King is pretty much saying quit being a wannabe and play yeah John Mayer can play guitar but just doesn't have the soul of a worthy watching guitar player. He tries too much instead of naturally letting it flow. Respect to the king!
I always just thought it was because he was embarrassing him but I could be wrong only BB knows
How many people rolling in 2020 still watching and loving this performance?
at least 1 guy :)
Hell yeah
Always 💖
Bb is one of the goats
Hell yeah
The way bb kings face moves with every note he plays you can tell the music is in his soul. Truly a legend
beautifull to see
Just the fact that BB King is 81 years old here blows my mind away... What a guy
Well hes dead
damian yes, but he was alive during the recording of this video
@@Borrelaas he looks like he's in his 50's and he looks very much alive. Not many people in their 80's can say the same.
God bless his soul
A legend that will be missed
The tone on BB’s guitar is genuinely perfect. I can’t think of a better tone.
the mayer strat.....bb guitar sound like hes in a bathroom far away
It's literally just a humbucker sound
Eric johnson
@@gackspop9723 well remembered
any tips on improvisation?
Imagine sitting soloing with one of the greatest of all time. What a priveledge
Imagine having him clap for you!
B.B. must feel honored to jam w an Icon like Mayer !!
(Humor)
Privilege*
john chisholm (or maybe not)
I love that John Mayer is pretending to play guitar next to bb
I'm not a blues man...but... if you don't see the humanity, passion and skill in this video, you're heartless.
Snowman woah edge alert
All music is the blues. And most conversations
Wow that makes you so special
Only a sith deals in absolutes.
Yeah this is pretty cool 8 outta10
Still coming back to this performance in 2022. Timeless. RIP BB
Jerry michaud
@@jerrymichaud we're proud of you you know your name
@@dextermorgan1757 sorry wath
@@dextermorgan1757 dexter morgan
He's not really ded
The look Mayer gives BB is as if to say "Look what I can play Dad! Is it good enough yet?" so much respect
yes sure
+B Tawse I wish this John Mayer was famous and not the MTV John Mayer. People don't realize just how phenomenal he is. You know you're good when you get the BB King stank eye and head shake.
+Kevin Dailey Haha the BB stank eye. So true.
+Kevin Dailey the mtv mayer can lead to the youtube jonh mayer and therefore to this, let's not lose hoper ;)
+FailArmy omg omg huge fan of your videos and i just discovered that you are a blues fan x)
I got to see BB once. He was the headliner for a blues concert. I could have listened to just him for the entirety. I bet John sobbed when he passed. RIP Mr. King
John is a great guitarist but this was a lesson. Just look at how relaxed bb king's style is and yet how completely perfect his timing is with the placement of every note. A true king of the blues
hes relax he play 3 notes
no sir, john same lvl at least
John is a legend on the guitar and King knows it
I've never seen John look so small against another guitar player. BB was an absolute legend and Mayer most certainly is too.
@@henne_senpei4159 Absolutely not. John Mayer can play the blues. B.B. King IS a bluesman.
I guarantee you that John DREAMED of this moment for years before it actually happened. Kudos to him for putting himself in this position to be respected by one of the GODS of music, BB King.
When as a musician you can draw a huge crowd that'll pay good money to see you and a friend just mess around on stage.... There's no level above that.
That's the level of the masters. This is awesome 😜
I mean i would pay anything to see BB King and John Mayer slayin .... Its basically an all star game 😂😂😂
So you're saying that if I paid money to watch some excessively skilled jazzers or blues musicians just jamming to background chords, I'm paying to see someone just (skillfully) messing around? Nice
😖😖😖
indonesian bassbooster I think the jazz musicians would agree. In a professional there's not much music theory and thinking about the playing going on. They know what sounds good and have fun with it. And can draw a crowd. I can dream
2024 already... we miss you so much!
Shout out to everybody who saw the title, knew what it was, clicked right away and enjoyed! I salute you!
The long hair era was the best phase of John mayer's life
Amen
moe like hair-a
2005-2007 was John Mayer’s prime. He was still an a list musician after that, but he was definitely one of the most popular male artist at the time
Yes
His Fuckboy fuckery ruined his Blues Career and made him retreat to isolate himself with country music. Who knows what masterpieces he couldve done if he had stayed unto the path. That being said, his slow country music is a class of its own.
I just want someone to look at me the way John looks at BB King. Pure lust.
@Louis C Fam. look at that and tell me he doesn't want to have his way with him.
yo wait what
lust?
@@nick3718 Do yo disagree with my statement?
132wrere honestly...
yes wtf
The drummer did an amazing job!
I think the cameraman was amazing too.
Couples of hoes
Audience killed it
Stage production 🙌
He really did. This is drumming.
The drummer did an amazing job!. Still coming back to this performance in 2022. Timeless. RIP BB.
Thank you, diana! I'm honored that my music has touched you in some way. Keep on sharing the love and spreading good vibes!
It's interesting seeing these two extremely different musical personalities going back and forth in a jam. John is so energetic, impulsive, and unpredictable, whereas BB King is calm, precise, and concise with his playing. Very interesting and enjoyable to listen to
John unpredictable? The nervous energy that surrounds him might seem unpredictable but actually when you listen to what he plays it's nothing out of the ordinary. He just overplays constantly without any interesting ideas. I don't think that's unpredictable, because anyone who is reasonably experienced with guitar knows it's the most common mistake people do when improvising.
Don't get me wrong, I like John Mayer, but in this video he was kinda lame.
Please check this out if you liked this video. th-cam.com/video/d9eNyWFT64o/w-d-xo.html
@@tiihtu2507 yes that's right. BB King had more ideas to Express. Jhon Mayer only played the same notes over an over and very fast, trying to impress. Relax boy, you're next to BB King
@@daviesquiro4089 BB King is the best when it comes to slow blues, but we all know Mayer is a SRV/Hendrix kind of player. You can't really compare at all, Mayer did hold his own in a style he's not 100% comfortable in and you can see BB appreciated that. If he can and you can't - you need to reevaluate yourself as a guitarist and musician.
I had no idea Mayer was this talented of a Bluesman! I'm impressed! To sit with THE Bluesmaster himself and hold his own is no mean feat. Well done, John.
He's a generational talent so yeah. At this point in time definitely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Up there with all these guys. All thanks to his passion. He could have easily taken the pop route out after Gravity. Instead he remained true to his core passion. With that said, I want him to work on an album that is just him. Not meant for a commercial release but as a display of his talent and imagination as a musician.
I agree. He us at a point where he can record or perform whatever he wants whenever he wants. As many musicians frequently do, they separate their mainstream persona from their private interest persona. As an example, Ronnie Woods & Charlie Watts have/had their own bands that showcase(d) their personal musical preferences.
The stuff were it's just him and his guitar is epic. The pop culture he seems to dance around is a distraction imo. I too would love to see a solo thing.
you gotta see him live, he's amazing
Have a look for BB, John and Derek Trucks. Truck's slide solo is mind blowing.
Imagine Stevie, Jimi and BB king were still alive and jamming together. What a day that would be!
There is a video on youtube of..... Stevie Ray.....BB King, Albert King.....Eric Clapton........Paul Butterfield..... Phil Collins.....Etta James.....Dr John.....Chaka Khan.....Gladys Knight jamming together .......one of the best blues concerts ever check it out...it's from a Showtime special back in the middle 80's
@@stringtherapy7577 I think it's called, B.B. King and friends. Good listening for sure.
StringTherapy sadly, those days of great music and real musicians on TV, especially guitarist are over. We have utube now. Not the same excitement but whatever. Better than nothing which is what’s on TV.. nothing.
Jack Robb tend to your family instead. nothing on the internet but rot.
Those concerts would be sold out for the longest time.
the vivacity of youth in the face of experience and wisdom!!! I Love That!! congratulations MENS!! Whaou!!
BB is like: "I've seen many like you son, but you're still unique"
@@pmckillion82 is this the same John Mayer I’m thinking of, because that dude is definitely something else.
Be more humble, settle yourself, lose yourself for sometime and then you might be a better blues artist.
@@pmckillion82 yeah just one of the greatest guitar players regularly praised by BB himself and Clapton but yeah... nobody special
I don't here anything unique coming out of Mayer. Sounds like a Berkley guitar class or amateur blues night on American idol
@Titus Tiger The world according to my view. he was so much allowed to make em
Bb has a minister’s cadence. Bb mastered the art of luring in the audience with timing, sometimes building silence before riffing like a minister would from the pulpit
B flat?
A# King
Never heard anyone describe it this way. Very poetic way to articulate what’s going on and I would have to agree. Instead of speaking his guitar is the voice communicating the sermon!
I just wish John Mayer would make a strictly blues album with sounds similar to this jam. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Sure, It wouldn't do that well commercially, but blues fans and people who respect his musicianship would totally love it.
Steven Topolski u
Steven Topolski uh he did it's called TRY.
Steven Topolski try! John mayer trio
Steven Topolski Check out his live stuff with The Trio, i have it on cd and a live dvd. Its awesome.
Steven Topolski Check out my harp playing and see if you like it. I have alot of instrumentals on utub. Check out jimmy c and ec first.
OMG.
I saw the great B.B. King in the early 80ties.
What a gift in Bremen/North Germany.
I will never forget.
BB’s tone is so heavenly
The fact that John Mayer holds his own against one of the most important people in music history is seriously impressive
The Grime Science Reaper John is a remarkable player in his own right, and you’re correct in saying it’s seriously impressive. He really proves his mettle here as being an absolute monster on a six string.
John knows right where he is. Many guys can play. Many can sing. Few know respect. It’s true. Been around live shows much of my life. The thing is is that John Mayer’s career is driven by gratitude. He’s a talent no doubt. But he’s genuinely cool and in the end that is part of what powers those that “make it”. I guess what I’m saying is that BB King is a legend for giving us a sound. Mayer pays homage and is grateful. He wants BB to see what he is capable of now. As a child might want to show off. It’s cool.
he doesn't
So hard to have the vocal and musical talent that John has a true prodigy, but while John maybe even more technical then BB at this stage the way BB plays the notes the timing the "feel" is so much better its hard to describe its just awesome we are lucky enough to see this recording.
john is great but he did horrible in this video
2:39 BB played a wrong note. Went for the classic 'if you repeat it everyone thinks it's intentional' vibe
Yup, there are no wrong notes if you do it twice
This is EXACTLY what I was thinking
A whole tone.
@@GrampaTracer_ repetition legitimizes
We've all made that face BB makes with that wrong note too lol
I saw BB King in concert, and to this day it was one of my favorites. I miss him!
The beginning when John kept talking bb up and bb was like I’m about to get on up out of here. Johns reaction looked chill and funny but on the inside he was going... did I just ruin my dream.
So confident & sexy!
BB "dropped-the-mic" years ago. He had nothing to "prove", and didn't need affirmation from anyone - no matter who he played alongside. He had so much humility. R.I.P BB
Lol he'd have dropped the mic 30 years ago and still have nothing to prove
pramod bhat OK.
Even here, BB may not be able to play like he used to, but his mind is still in sync with the music. Every lick he plays is so tasteful. He knows exactly what the hell he’s doing, and I love to see it
Sounded perfect to me. He was in total control.
wait so has his playing noticeably decreased since his prime?
@@xart23x did you not hear what happened at around 2:39 ? Can’t be this ignorant.
That’s called refinement! BB has that ! Fine , standard and quality to his notes and licks ! ❤️✅👍🤦♀️💋😌☺️😌😘❤️✅
His licks were a little bland. He looks almost like you can't wait for it to be over
What an honor to have played with this absolute legend
why the fuck is everyone comparing these giants one against the other? They are playing along, not against each other. That´s how music is done!
Federico Fechu damn straight 👏🏼
I second that
Federico Fechu
thanks
L I
❤❤❤
Behind every great band leader, there’s a great band. The job of the rhythm section is not to make themselves sound great, but to make the lead sound even better.
im not saying its a competition but when the king steps in its just relaxing, and the way things are supposed to be. john mayer is great, dont get me wrong but the old mans got it. always has
Exactly
@chubbyurma ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻
You said!
nah mayer way better
I'd disagree. For me, King makes me wanna slow groove my body against a man's, vs Johnny there makes me feel like I smoked a joint and am just chillaxing on a couch watching a sweet little miss dance in nothing but lingerie in front of me.
This is a class act
Anyone who ever picked up a guitar regardless of the genre will bow and show respect to this
The way B.B king claps is actually the same gesture my mum used to make when she was about to beat me up.
sounds like the first couple lines to a great blues tune, keep going.
John B she said I could play a guitar just like a ring in a bell...good enough?
In some cultures if you make that same motion but instead slam the back of your hand once and continue upwards in one motion as if your hand bounced off and up is the same as the middle finger,lol !
Lol
@@johnnymossville Oh you gon beat me up tonight mama
Can't believe john went to my highschool and now he's performing with a legend
th-cam.com/video/SNYMpbL_2Pw/w-d-xo.html
He IS legend. 🌚💕
The moment BB King points to you, “your turn...” 😰😰😰😰
i would have shat my pants, no doubt.
insert *poop* emoji.
"Anyway BB... here's Wonderwall"
@@TJ-pr3rr HAHAHA I CAN'T IMAGINE HIS REACTION IF IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED
Rest well, BB.
I've had a nightmare like that, I always wake up in a cold sweat.
An absolute delight for ears and eyes. What a joy to watch them together.
Rest In Peace BB King
BB. Is how u spell
G O A T
Alex Henderson ça me fait beaucoup de bien
Holy. Shit. I had the wrong idea all along. John Mayer isn't a pop star. He's a goddamn ax wielder.
T Regan watch his dead and company stuff. Nothing like his music
Watch him on Dave chapells show, old tvtheme songs....
Isnt it known that John mayer is a slayer ?
Listen to his Continuum album and then listen to the John Mayer Trio stuff. All gold. "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" on Continuum is my favorite. Great guitar work.
hes def prolly one of the greatest living guitarists- his amp burns at the heat of the sun
Its like a son trying to gain his father's acceptance, and Dad is just making sure he knows what's at stake. And then giving him the nod while sliding him a few notes on his way out the door. God, this is so epic, im in tears.
As impressive as they both are, can we give some love to the bassist too?? beautifully sets everything up, its so enjoyable to listen to when you focus on it
It must be genuinely indescribable for him to not only sit and play with one of his hero's and a pioneer of blues, but to have him nod and applaud him. There can't be words!
John plays amazingly and far more than BB, but says less with his guitar. BB plays much less and says oh so much more.
Must be such an insane and humbling experience for him
Imagine being John Mayer in this situation. He grew up listening to BB dreaming about being one of the great blues men just like him, and here he is playing next to one of the kings. I would be totally fangirling no way I could play anything resemblent of a blues solo.
Then why is he playing a strat at speed with no emotion?
John Mayer is fantastic... but BB King is THE Blues!!
Yeah man
Allan Costa Jardim John Mayer is an old soul. Love the guy. He doesn’t follow the herd.
Still had it pretty good vid
BB King was a good pioneer for the guitar and the blues, but John Mayer and many others for that matter, can play BB under the table now and when he was in his prime. Thats a fact. God rest his soul. No disrespect.
JG Snave no one said bb king is the best guitar player, he is just the king of the blues
1 blues icon and legend playing on stage with another icon. They are having fun hanging out with each other and playing music 🎶 🎵. This is a priceless experience and performance.
Who's here in 2021just mesmerized?
#EverydayStrangers
HI MEEE. I’m so in awe
all the people that got to see two legends perform
does mayer need to pass away for him to get the recognition he deserves as a master guitarist or
There is too much "old is always better" people in these comment sections. John Mayer is one of the best guitarist ever. Not saying that BB isn't because he definately is. It's just insult to say that someone like Slash is better than Mayer.
who was the 2nd legend? BB we know.
There is many, SRV is my legend tho
you fucking stupid bro
8:14 John's melody here is amazing and BB adds amazing chords right on the spot to that melody. I would say this is one of the best moments in this jam.
Still get chills down my spine hearing Lucille sing. Would give just about anything to see this live
BBs phrasing is so good. He completed every musical thought so well.
The delivery of BB is unmatched. The feel you have listening to his playing is rarely felt with any other guitarist. It is like his guitar talks the BB language!
Is that including all the bum notes he played?
@@tonyred520 Run along, Asperger's.
@@KPG113 I said, it doesn't need an apostrophe,thicko.
You can delete this too now.
Didn't know Edinson Cavani was that talented at the guitar
JAJAJAJAJA
Edinson Cavani y Pelé, que grosos
fede (laughs in Spanish)
Lol
and pele
The guitar performances are like metaphor for their respective ages. One is looking forward to great life ahead, while one is talking about how he had and still has a great life, and gives his advice to the younger generation. Thank you for the great music BB King and John Mayer 🙏🎸🎵❤️
man, BB King's sound is softer than butter and he played so smooth...R.I.P. good sir
Smooth but fire behind it
Stop comparing them they are playing together for a reason
John is so much more respectful than a lot of other white blues musicians. He never lets himself or anyone forget who made him who he is. He doesn't take credit everyone gives him and he instead passes it on to the heroes who inspired him. I say this because there have been quite a some others who shall remain nameless that emulate this style but are not as gracious or respectful as John is about it.
Black people don’t even have a written language lmfao
It’s mind boggling to think that some day an old and gray John Mayer will be sitting there and being paid homage to the way he is doing to B.B. King by some aspiring young guitarist. Music, in itself, is timeless.
I love the comments on how viewing their playing like a conversation with each other. To me, it feels like John is the young energetic one, with lots to say and lots on his mind. He's antsy and just trying to get out everything in his head. BB is like the old wise man he's talking to, telling him everything is going to be fine, and to just relax and slow down, speaking slow and tenderly. Hence why you see John playing more frantically and BB being more chill.
When BB King claps for you , it's the ultimate compliment. 2 awesome guitarist having a conversation. Not a compition. Just great music. Priceless.
This is frickin' amazing. What respect and honor for a legend. And what patience BB shows to the young guy!
It’s not that BB has the technical skill that far surpasses John here, he’s mastered the timing of the blues. The quiet space between notes and the timing of each chord is effortless and perfect.
10 years later, this still makes me as happy as I was the first time I heard it!
BB King is sitting there like a Dad teaching his kid. With quite a stern look on his face because he wants his son to succeed :)
this is unbelievably true
Bryn Jenkins yesss!!!!!
👏👏👏
damn I started playing for things like just hearing guitar on the radio then I was off then on and then discovering blues and jazz makes you realise music is so much more
what do you mean
hahaha
that hes better, you know, cuz he listened to blues and jazz on the radio
Unreal…BB knows they are both the truth. Johnny giving him compliments means the world cause he learned from the GOAT
Guitars can sometimes touch your soul better than a million words!
Sad day, we lost an icon of the blues. Rest in peace Mr. BB King! Thanks for this amazing vid!
I like the fact that King always showed appreciation towards other musicians he shared the stage with
best conversation I heard for a while
Just discovered this today... in 2019. As much as the playing is incredible, it's wonderful to see the love and respect John has for BB King - undoubtedly one of John's heroes.
John no doubts you belong amongs the greatest. I love your Passion! And i dont even wanna start about B.B King. Just that god bless his mighty Soul. Rest in Peace to the King of Blues.
Listening to BB King is a journey back in time when it all started..
Meyer watching B.B. as he plays like he's at a lesson. Respect! ❤❤
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan. Stay Safe
@@gregnormal4💙 LOLOVE 💙 PAM 💋