The "slimy" John Mayer died about 14 years ago. The current John Mayer is one of the most well spoken, self aware, and humble people you will ever see.
I'm glad many of the commenters have mentioned how unfair it is to judge John Mayer by some of his past transgressions. The man has evolved for the better and is a consummate musician who inspires a ton of young artists. Just ask JP Saxe, Alec Benjamin, Lizzy McAlpine, Joy Oladukan, Yebba, Alexander23, Maggie Rogers... Or even seasoned stars like Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran... Or legends like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Vaughan. Heck, he even managed to make Deadheads fall in love with him. I understand why he is labelled a womaniser or d-bag (he's neither) but it's just lazy to take the opinion of a toxic fanbase and believe that instead of a little critical thinking. I urge anyone who is open-minded to give JM a listen. Check his live album "Where The Light Is" or his reflective record "Born And Raised" or the masterpiece "Continuum" just to marvel at his range, his musicianship and his brilliant writing. Clearly, I'm a huge fan. His music has saved my life and I'm sure the world will be a nicer place if we just gave a little grace to fellow humans.
Are you kidding me?! Taylor Swift has gone through more men than John to women. She’s famous for writing songs about her many exes. I wouldn’t want my girls to look up to swift.
Right? And writes all her ex's as villains.. like yeah okay lil Tay, whats the common denominator here? On top of that, she's a massive hypocrite, but she is too airheaded and oblivious to even realize it, and thinks the people who call her out are just being mean for no reason.
Okay, let me start by saying I love you both. 🤗 And now on to my pro-Mayer argument. Prepare yourselves. It will be wordy. Because, well, writer here. Anyway, I am definitely a massive John Mayer fan. Some of his songs might have even saved my life. Sounds dramatic, I know and yet I'm serious. But I can still admit that, yes, at one time he was indeed a super d-bag. I know because I saw / heard it and I know because he has admitted to all those bad things he said and did, apologized for them and for probably the last twelve years he has worked hard to be a better person. Is he perfect? No. Has he made mistakes since then? Yes. But he had the good sense to look at himself one day and say, "I don't want to be the kind of person who says horrible and hurtful things anymore. I was wrong. I screwed up. But I want to be better." And he has been. Which is good, because some people can never even sincerely admit all the terrible things they've done. And if you can't do that, then you can't improve. I'm just saying it's better to judge someone on their present and not their past. None of us wants that. 😳 Anyway, apologies for the long-winded rant. And listen to something from Born and Raised. That might win her over. 😊
My daughter and I recently saw him on his solo tour and were blown away. I have always liked him, though I know he is a tool. My adult daughter kind of went with me because it was a free ticket. Suffice to say, we both came away completely humbled by his talent. She will now say it was one of her favorite concerts of all time…and we see a lot of shows. He performed with zero backup…just him and one of his numerous guitars that he used throughout the night.
I wish I could have been at one of those solo tour dates. His acoustic stuff is extremely melodic and not talked about often enough. And for having followed him for over fifteen years, he shows in his behaviors that he has changed a lot and worked on himself. He's usually very candid and open about himself in interviews
@@churpxz6982 he was at 20 and people seem to not let things go after 20 years. Maybe he is not the best person ever but there are far worse celebrities out there
@@churpxz6982 - I wanna know too. Did he beat up his women? Got them pregnant and took off? Or was it just gossip rags that these women read that shape their worldview?
John Mayer and Keith Urban did a whole show together via CMT. JM is hardworking and very gifted. he will be a legend always, and a keen songwriter. his background is blues, soul and rock based on influences from Vaughn, Clapton, Hendrix, etc. as to Allie's comments on "sleazebag", I think women play that game too aka consenting adults -so if framed this way, we can view talent from a different & separate lens. we just need to acknowledge the gift music can bring. JM writes about this a lot (life in general) without being self-referntial. his underrated country-pop albums when he was in Montana are def worth a listen. as to your point Sebs, maybe being a rock star accounts for bad behaviour but I'm not completely sold on that... he isn't Kanye so thank God!!! lol thanks for the post! more power to your channel 🎉
John has changed a lot from when he was just starting his career ,and he even admits that he was an ass when he was younger ,and tbh I think he is an amazing human being now and he’s not only a great person but he’s also down to earth and honest he’s not fake he’s definitely real and that’s difficult to find when it comes to celebrities. but regardless of that I think he’s an absolute guitar hero, an I think he’s a master at guitar ,he’s too good
He is not at all the same person whatsoever that he was in his slimy youth. He has done a ton of therapy and has grown and evolved very much. Hopefully none of us will be judged solely and forever by our worst behavior early in our lives. Would you want such a standard applied to you? I sure would not.
Check out "Waiting on the World to Change", "Last Train Home" and "Still feel like your Man." John has a great career and has won 7 Grammy awards and has been nominated 19 times.
It's his dynamics of how he plays you could have his guitar and entire set up and still not sound like him. It's how he attacks with his fingers or pick that gives his sound. He has also mastered vibrato so when you hear his bends he's not just bending one note up its like bending to a sweet spot where tonally it sounds good. He's a guitar master for sure.. he can copy all the blues masters and play his own style. He's a carbon copy of SRV his idol who did some covers of Jimi Hendrix famously.
Big John Mayer fan here. Listen to John Mayer and Keith Urban cover Don’t Let Me Down. I believe it was one of the crossroads festivals, but it was John Mayers first performance back from vocal surgery. Great cover and video though. Keith and John slay on the guitar.
btw. Why u think he is a "sleazeball"? Becouse T-swift fans says so? Wow. Maybe T-Swift is a monster, cuz she uses her boyfriends to write songs without considering the consequences that may happen to them? What if she is the bad person? Does this happen to you sometimes? Does being popular erase everything? From what I see in live concerts, John Mayer has matured a lot and speaks very respectfully - not like Swift at her concerts causing the ageism of cool people towards her ex-boyfriends
I posted that as well...one of the best guitars battles I've ever seen. Keith Urban's guitar playing on Sweet Thing and When Summer Comes Around blew me away and made me an instant fan.
It's frustrating to hear that people still have a negative personal view of John. He's made a strong effort to clear his name and stay out of the tabloids, you'd think a person could be given a second chance after 15 years.
John Mayer is one of our top guitar players today. Keep an eye out for 14 soon to be 15 yr old Taj Farrant. 4 #1 original songs on the iTunes blues charts this past year. He played with Santana, Rob Thomas, Orianthi and Kiss by 10. He's touring the US and wowing audiences. He's playing at some of the big blues festivals including Big Blues Bender in Vegas. He's going to be one of the top guitar players.
I'm so sorry I missed this show. Hi Ali 👋 I've seen John Mayer so many times and he crushes it on the guitar 🎸 it's a slash and 🔥 Keith Urban and John Mayer doing GRAVITY is awesome
This 78 year old abuelita loves John Mayer! He's is undoubtedly one of this generations best guitar player, His skill is appreciated by BB king, Keith Urban, Clapton, Vince Gil, Joe bonamassa, Prince,MJ and probably every guitar player right now! Your lady is being a typical Chicana who's hating on him cuz of his personal life. It takes two to tango mija. No one forced those ladies to hit it! In fact, if I was 50 years younger? I'd hit it too! The man is fired on the guitar, his playing is like foreplay! (He's got SRV VIBES)..
The reason John did an instrumental version is because at the time of the funeral, he wasn't able to sing because he had a nodule on his vocal chord. I remember watching this "concert" live and John Mayer stole the show with this cover.
I mean, okay. It's fair if she gave you whole "T-swift hater to t-swift fan" series", we should (you should :D) give her "JM hater to JM fan" series. It would be just a complete story here Duran. c'mon.
I went to the MTC during 2010 so I missed Voodoo Child live but honestly probably the best two years to miss out on with his granuloma. I got to meet him in 2013 and he was very gracious.
11:40 I just gotta say, people change. Swifties seem to forget that the stuff with John and Taylor happened over a decade ago, and they only listen to the perspective of Taylor... I've been following John since I started playing guitar like 4 years ago and he seems the most pure and kind hearted guy, he's a totally different person and theres absolutely no reason for anyone to hate him right now. Even Swift said she moved on, its just the swifties that are still butthurt for nothing.
Your videos with you two reviewing various music videos and artists is very interesting. You are very weill matched as a couple except in music. You two look for and understand music so very differently. Actually I think that's really nice. Keep your differences you two. Love ya both.
Jimi Hendrix playing the 'Star Spangled Banner' at Woodstock is the best example of what you're talking about Seb....Prince is one the best guitarists 'As My Guitar Gently Weeps' at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is an amazing example....I do love John Mayer's song 'Gravity' though
I love your reaction videos man. I just discovered them a little while ago, funny what we're into nowadays. It's fun watching your reactions to songs I've heard long ago and mostly forgotten. And thanks to you and your listeners for bringing them up again. A bit of nostalgia is really a good thing. I have a suggestion, not one for a reaction, but since you like John Mayer's music so much, if you have any spare time and are curious check out Paul David's video on why John Mayer's “Neon” is so difficult to play. I was fascinated and maybe you'll enjoy it too. And I'll keep tuning in for sure.
I can totally get that a lot of women I think he's kind of sleazy but I just love his music and he's actually changed so much I would say in the past 10 years or so. He's definitely grown up a lot❤
John is a guy that has had a lot of women want to be with him. He is talented and has a great voice. I hope the best for him and the women did choose to be with him. As long as he doesn't hit women or rape anyone I wish the best for him.
I didnt understand it until I started playing but JM really is a legend. His live playing is some of the most nuanced and controlled I've ever heard. technical mastery
John has apologized for the “douche-y” songs that we’re all used to, but explained that’s what ppl seemed to want so he obliged. Look up his other stuff, most importantly his blues. The man is incredibly talented regardless of how many fields he’s plowed lol
You should both watch the Alicia Keyes concert where they do a couple songs together. You can see the admiration she has for him and vice versa.I think Alicia Keyes is a very strong intelligent Woman that don't take no shit and is a good judge of character. Plus it's Killer!
‘Don’t Let me Down’ isn’t a good example because Urban kind of dominated that song and John let him. That’s how John is, he’s okay stepping back and letting someone take center stage if they want it.
Mayer admittedly had an ego and alcohol addiction, and had some regrettable interviews being overtly open about his sexual relationships. However, he’s gone through therapy and rehab for it and for the last decade has lived a secluded and quiet lifestyle in Montana. For all that I’ve seen since his sobriety, he’s seems like a solid guy. Regardless, as a guitarist… he’s basically Jesus 😂😂😂
I love this song by Michael Jackson and loved this performance by John Mayer. There are song out there that I like by John Mayer, and when Taylor Swift first showed up on the scene I like a few of her songs, but definitely not a Swiftie fan. But all in all good reaction
Unfortunately many people haven't moved past JM's younger years and still perceive him to be the same now. He isn't. Anyone who follows him knows this. I'm sad that your wife still has that perception of him. JM is a genius and from what I see, read, and hear, he is a beautiful soul.
I think as a person John Mayer is not great, I'll not go into detail of what I really think about that, but as a musician he is outstanding. His song Gravity is one of my favorites, absolutely brilliant!
You should tell her to watch his call her daddy podcast episode! He used to be more of a douche and he's actually very apologetic and well adjusted now, and it's very interesting to hear his insecurities on that podcast
John Mayer and Keith Urban on CMT Crossroads, Sweet Thing, is one of the best guitar jam/battles I've ever seen. It's on TH-cam. You should react to that ...they do several Urban songs and Mayer songs. It's a phenomenal set. FYI, Mayer was a sleazeball when he was younger, but like many men, he has matured as he got older, he's admitted he was a douche when he was younger (like a lot of guys) and isn't the womanizer he once was. Grace is warranted for those who realize their mistakes, grow and change.🤔💯🤷
I am just a song writer and poet, but I do not care about his character. Every artist goes through a time in life when they mix their music with the rest of their life. All I am interested in is what brought him to where he is now. He will go down as one of the top five guitarists in history.
Dude, I know you really don't do requests from here but you need to see a video even if you don't do a reaction. Hannah Ellis singing Officer Down. Powerful and deep
I really don’t get the argument of him being sleazy at all. He was a grown ass man having consensual relationships with grown ass women. Not a single report of him being abusive or unfaithful… relationships end and if you ask all of the exes in the world how they feel about their ex, you’re going to hear 90% of them complaining about something… it doesn’t make you a bad person.
sorry Sebs I have to disagree I think you do Keith a disservice Keith is a great Guitar player look at him and John's cover of "Don't Let Me Down" Two brilliant solos also John and Keith are great mates and love jamming together
If you really want to see someone who can REALLY play guitar, check out Roy Clark on an episode of the show The Odd Couple playing a Spanish song called Maliguanya. I'm not sure if that's spelled right. But I spelled it the way it sounds. Check it out you won't believe it. And it's on a flat top.
If you want John Mayer's guitar playing to blow someone's pants off it's gotta be more along the lines of Neon from Live at Nokia. For a very diff John Mayer vibe could go for All Along the Watchtower from the Hollywood Bowl. th-cam.com/video/benbOwoWIxM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hvvvXC6AmHRjo2go , th-cam.com/video/_DfQC5qHhbo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=P7i6tGIsuqzW8T0r
The reason she thinks he's a slime ball is because she took Taylor's "Dear John" as gospel and didn't get his side of it. The truth (from what I heard) is she's the one who stopped talking to him because he wasn't obsessed with her. Honestly who cares. Nobody cares about the backstory of a painting or a sculpture, so why does everyone get all caught of in the drama of a song. Hopefully the art adds something to your life and that should be the only takeaway that matters.
A Swiftee isn’t going to like John Mayer. There is one thing I like about John Mayer. He wrote a song as a response to Taylor Swift’s critique of him as her boyfriend. Good for him. None of her other boyfriends had that option. She can dish it out but can’t take it.
On the debate with John mayor amd Keith urban I feel like john mayor is better then Keith at some things but I also feel like their are manny things that keith is better then john at. You half to watch Till summer comes around live by keith urban and you will understand that the debate is deeper then you think. Love you brother love your work and would love to here what you think about it❤
Struggling with the urge to get really into the T-Swift vs John Mayer drama... Okay I'm diving in: Swift has an even longer list of celebrity exes than John and I wouldn't want anyone I know to date Taylor Swift. They'll just end up breaking up in a few months and she'll write a hateful song about how horrible they are, and her rabid fans will stalk and harass the guy with death threats. And yes, she knows what she's doing when she writes these songs (I highly recommend the documentary about her and Scooter Braun it presents both sides and you get an insight into her masterful manipulation of public perception). John Mayer had some really bad interviews in the late 2000s, but that doesn't make him a sleazebag forever. Heck, Jennifer Aniston is someone that he made some inappropriate and potentially offensive remarks about and they're still friends. His lyrics speak to a good heart for one thing as do more recent interviews. Beyond that, John Mayer is a massively more skilled singer, songwriter, guitarist and lyricist. I have no idea why Taylor Swift is as big as she is, maybe I need to see the videos where she convinced you that Swift is great. I mean the fact that she does write her own lyrics does set her up a bit higher than your average pop star (e.g. Katy Perry or Miley Cyrus), but her music just sounds like generic pop music to me. Personally, I find Sara Bareilles to be a vastly better artist
Examples of great lyrics: the entire song "Why Georgia" is a perfect lyrical expression of uncertainty and insecurity in life especially "It might be a quarter life crisis; Or just a stirring in my soul... Either way, I wonder sometimes about the outcome, of a still verdictless life: Am I living it right?" "So what so I've got a smile on; it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head. Don't believe me, don't believe me, When I say 'I've got it down.' Everybody is Just a stranger but That's the danger in Going my own way. I guess it's a price I have to pay. Still, 'Everything happens for a reason' is no reason not to ask myself if I'm living it right" Or "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" which is a nearly perfect break up song (generic, not siccing fans on a specific person *cough* Taylor *cough*) "It's not a silly little moment; It's not the storm before the calm. This is the deep and dying breath of this love that we've been working on. Can't seem to hold you like I want to, so I can feel you in my arms." "I was the one you always dreamed of; You were the one I tried to draw. How dare you say it's nothing to me? Baby, you're the only light I ever saw" Or his 9/11 tribute in "Covered in Rain"? "And now we're people watching all the people, people watching us right back _Standing by the missing signs at the CVS_, by the checkout line; She puts her quiet hands in mine, 'Cause she's the brightest thing I've got. When I'm covered in rain" Another amazing song about a breakup "Split Screen Sadness" (I'd also like to point how great just the titular metaphors of both Slow Dancing in a Burning Room and Split Screen sadness are): "'All you need is love' is a lie, 'cause we had love, but we still said goodbye. Now we're tired, battered fighters. And it stings when it's nobody's fault, 'cause there's nothin' to blame at the drop of your name; It's only the air you took and the breath you left..." "So I'll check the weather wherever you are 'cause I wanna know if you can see the stars tonight, it might be my only right. We share the sadness; split screen sadness..." "I called; because; I just; need to feel you on the line; don't hang up this time; and I know it was me who called it over but I still wish you'd fought me 'til your dying day. Don't let me get away 'cause I can't wait to figure out what's wrong with me. So I can say, 'This is the way that I used to be' There's no substitute for time, or for the sadness (Two wrongs make it all alright tonight) Split screen sadness" I mean *come on* (Note also the willingness to acknowledge in many of his breakup songs that he wasn't perfect; in contrast to Taylor Swift...)
enjoyed this video immensely. for another artist with incredible songwriting lyricism and life performances please check out one okay well we are ambitions Japan don't tour
Women don't listen to music the way men do. If a man that is musically brilliant somehow slight his wife...some women will tend to not like him and ignore his brilliance
Trailer Swift writes songs about all her ex’s and sings them for all her little minions to hear. Stevie Nicks wrote songs about her ex’s and either made them sing the songs or sang the songs to them on stage. I’m sorry Stevie beats Trailer Swift all to pieces.
Inform yourself about his real personal history instead of make assumptions based on the image media created of him. It´s sad after so many years you call him “slimy “! The young man evolved to a very intelligent, well spoken and respectful human being. As a musician he is outstanding!!
There are 2 sides to these relationships this woman is referring to always 2 sides. To selectively only choose or listen to only one side? Is pretty shallow. I don't know about this guy's personal issues. Because it doesn't/can't effect me ay all. Yeah Katie ad Taylor don't seem to be long suffering and have recovered just fine. Of course I don't know anything about their personal issues either. These are not my issues so I avoid them. I only know, There are always 2 sides to a story. But hey Karen, Thanks for your unbiased opinion.
Great intro 😂 but i feel you chose the wrong video to impress her. Just pick any song from his live solo and i think you will make your point there. This had way too much stuff going on in the background, so he's playing way too soft to show his unique playing.
I don’t put stock in Swifty opinions. John Mayer is the whole package and actually has real talent.😂 I disagree that he’s leaps and bounds better than Keith Urban. Keith is phenomenal. I’d say they are equally great! Glen Campbell is one of the greatest and underrated guitar players in history.
John Mayer is soooo underrated. He is one of the best blues guitarists alive today 👍🏼🔥
The "slimy" John Mayer died about 14 years ago. The current John Mayer is one of the most well spoken, self aware, and humble people you will ever see.
Gravity live in L.A. is one of the best live performances I have ever seen.
aint no sunshine from crossroads too
I wouldn’t want my son involved with Taylor. Taylor has has gone through just as many people as John if not more
I'm glad many of the commenters have mentioned how unfair it is to judge John Mayer by some of his past transgressions. The man has evolved for the better and is a consummate musician who inspires a ton of young artists. Just ask JP Saxe, Alec Benjamin, Lizzy McAlpine, Joy Oladukan, Yebba, Alexander23, Maggie Rogers... Or even seasoned stars like Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran... Or legends like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Vaughan. Heck, he even managed to make Deadheads fall in love with him. I understand why he is labelled a womaniser or d-bag (he's neither) but it's just lazy to take the opinion of a toxic fanbase and believe that instead of a little critical thinking. I urge anyone who is open-minded to give JM a listen. Check his live album "Where The Light Is" or his reflective record "Born And Raised" or the masterpiece "Continuum" just to marvel at his range, his musicianship and his brilliant writing.
Clearly, I'm a huge fan. His music has saved my life and I'm sure the world will be a nicer place if we just gave a little grace to fellow humans.
Even Tim Henson said he looked up John Mayer
Are you kidding me?! Taylor Swift has gone through more men than John to women. She’s famous for writing songs about her many exes. I wouldn’t want my girls to look up to swift.
Right? And writes all her ex's as villains.. like yeah okay lil Tay, whats the common denominator here? On top of that, she's a massive hypocrite, but she is too airheaded and oblivious to even realize it, and thinks the people who call her out are just being mean for no reason.
@@landonboyd3001 I don't think she's completely oblivious to it. It's just the way her business goes
Okay, let me start by saying I love you both. 🤗 And now on to my pro-Mayer argument. Prepare yourselves. It will be wordy. Because, well, writer here. Anyway, I am definitely a massive John Mayer fan. Some of his songs might have even saved my life. Sounds dramatic, I know and yet I'm serious. But I can still admit that, yes, at one time he was indeed a super d-bag. I know because I saw / heard it and I know because he has admitted to all those bad things he said and did, apologized for them and for probably the last twelve years he has worked hard to be a better person. Is he perfect? No. Has he made mistakes since then? Yes. But he had the good sense to look at himself one day and say, "I don't want to be the kind of person who says horrible and hurtful things anymore. I was wrong. I screwed up. But I want to be better." And he has been. Which is good, because some people can never even sincerely admit all the terrible things they've done. And if you can't do that, then you can't improve. I'm just saying it's better to judge someone on their present and not their past. None of us wants that. 😳 Anyway, apologies for the long-winded rant. And listen to something from Born and Raised. That might win her over. 😊
I agree. I believe in redemption and want to offer the same grace I would hope to receive. If he is sincerely trying to be better, more power to him ❤
Well said. No one wants, or should be, judged by their past if they have changed their ways.
My daughter and I recently saw him on his solo tour and were blown away. I have always liked him, though I know he is a tool. My adult daughter kind of went with me because it was a free ticket. Suffice to say, we both came away completely humbled by his talent. She will now say it was one of her favorite concerts of all time…and we see a lot of shows. He performed with zero backup…just him and one of his numerous guitars that he used throughout the night.
I wish I could have been at one of those solo tour dates. His acoustic stuff is extremely melodic and not talked about often enough. And for having followed him for over fifteen years, he shows in his behaviors that he has changed a lot and worked on himself. He's usually very candid and open about himself in interviews
Why is he a tool?
Nice I saw him in sob rock tour and solo worth every penny and super talented
@@churpxz6982 he was at 20 and people seem to not let things go after 20 years. Maybe he is not the best person ever but there are far worse celebrities out there
@@churpxz6982 - I wanna know too. Did he beat up his women? Got them pregnant and took off?
Or was it just gossip rags that these women read that shape their worldview?
John Mayer and Keith Urban did a whole show together via CMT. JM is hardworking and very gifted. he will be a legend always, and a keen songwriter. his background is blues, soul and rock based on influences from Vaughn, Clapton, Hendrix, etc.
as to Allie's comments on "sleazebag", I think women play that game too aka consenting adults -so if framed this way, we can view talent from a different & separate lens. we just need to acknowledge the gift music can bring. JM writes about this a lot (life in general) without being self-referntial. his underrated country-pop albums when he was in Montana are def worth a listen. as to your point Sebs, maybe being a rock star accounts for bad behaviour but I'm not completely sold on that... he isn't Kanye so thank God!!! lol
thanks for the post! more power to your channel 🎉
John has changed a lot from when he was just starting his career ,and he even admits that he was an ass when he was younger ,and tbh I think he is an amazing human being now and he’s not only a great person but he’s also down to earth and honest he’s not fake he’s definitely real and that’s difficult to find when it comes to celebrities. but regardless of that I think he’s an absolute guitar hero, an I think he’s a master at guitar ,he’s too good
GET MORE JOHN MAYER.
BRING MORE JOHN MAYER.
GET HER LOVE JOHN MAYER.
He is not at all the same person whatsoever that he was in his slimy youth. He has done a ton of therapy and has grown and evolved very much. Hopefully none of us will be judged solely and forever by our worst behavior early in our lives. Would you want such a standard applied to you? I sure would not.
I agree with you Sebs. John is amazing. You feel it to your core
I love John Mayer! I saw him live once and he was amazing!!
Check out "Waiting on the World to Change", "Last Train Home" and "Still feel like your Man." John has a great career and has won 7 Grammy awards and has been nominated 19 times.
It's his dynamics of how he plays you could have his guitar and entire set up and still not sound like him. It's how he attacks with his fingers or pick that gives his sound. He has also mastered vibrato so when you hear his bends he's not just bending one note up its like bending to a sweet spot where tonally it sounds good. He's a guitar master for sure.. he can copy all the blues masters and play his own style. He's a carbon copy of SRV his idol who did some covers of Jimi Hendrix famously.
Big John Mayer fan here. Listen to John Mayer and Keith Urban cover Don’t Let Me Down. I believe it was one of the crossroads festivals, but it was John Mayers first performance back from vocal surgery. Great cover and video though. Keith and John slay on the guitar.
My favorite as well! Loved the original Beatles but this is far better!
btw. Why u think he is a "sleazeball"? Becouse T-swift fans says so?
Wow. Maybe T-Swift is a monster, cuz she uses her boyfriends to write songs without considering the consequences that may happen to them? What if she is the bad person? Does this happen to you sometimes? Does being popular erase everything? From what I see in live concerts, John Mayer has matured a lot and speaks very respectfully - not like Swift at her concerts causing the ageism of cool people towards her ex-boyfriends
CMT Crossroads Sweet Thing. Amazing guitar work by both John and Keith. Different styles that work so well together on that song.
I posted that as well...one of the best guitars battles I've ever seen. Keith Urban's guitar playing on Sweet Thing and When Summer Comes Around blew me away and made me an instant fan.
It's frustrating to hear that people still have a negative personal view of John. He's made a strong effort to clear his name and stay out of the tabloids, you'd think a person could be given a second chance after 15 years.
John Mayer is one of our top guitar players today. Keep an eye out for 14 soon to be 15 yr old Taj Farrant. 4 #1 original songs on the iTunes blues charts this past year. He played with Santana, Rob Thomas, Orianthi and Kiss by 10. He's touring the US and wowing audiences. He's playing at some of the big blues festivals including Big Blues Bender in Vegas. He's going to be one of the top guitar players.
Excellent review!!! I loved & appreciated the enthusiasm!
I'm so sorry I missed this show. Hi Ali 👋 I've seen John Mayer so many times and he crushes it on the guitar 🎸 it's a slash and 🔥 Keith Urban and John Mayer doing GRAVITY is awesome
He is not a womanizer, media gave a really horrid portrayal of him.
This 78 year old abuelita loves John Mayer! He's is undoubtedly one of this generations best guitar player, His skill is appreciated by BB king, Keith Urban, Clapton, Vince Gil, Joe bonamassa, Prince,MJ and probably every guitar player right now! Your lady is being a typical Chicana who's hating on him cuz of his personal life. It takes two to tango mija. No one forced those ladies to hit it! In fact, if I was 50 years younger? I'd hit it too! The man is fired on the guitar, his playing is like foreplay! (He's got SRV VIBES)..
John Mayer is in the same league as Hendrix, SRV or Van Halen. He's the last guitar god.
he really is amazing, his playing is so nuanced
The reason John did an instrumental version is because at the time of the funeral, he wasn't able to sing because he had a nodule on his vocal chord. I remember watching this "concert" live and John Mayer stole the show with this cover.
Also because he thought it’d be more respectful to not make it too complex/showy
I mean, okay. It's fair if she gave you whole "T-swift hater to t-swift fan" series", we should (you should :D) give her "JM hater to JM fan" series. It would be just a complete story here Duran. c'mon.
Eric Clapton has said Mayer is a master. What higher praise of someone’s guitar skills could there be? I know nothing about him as a person.
Mayer is one of the top 5 guitar players alive today, along with Joe Bonamassa and a few others.
I went to the MTC during 2010 so I missed Voodoo Child live but honestly probably the best two years to miss out on with his granuloma. I got to meet him in 2013 and he was very gracious.
11:40 I just gotta say, people change. Swifties seem to forget that the stuff with John and Taylor happened over a decade ago, and they only listen to the perspective of Taylor... I've been following John since I started playing guitar like 4 years ago and he seems the most pure and kind hearted guy, he's a totally different person and theres absolutely no reason for anyone to hate him right now. Even Swift said she moved on, its just the swifties that are still butthurt for nothing.
Mayer is incredible,
Your videos with you two reviewing various music videos and artists is very interesting. You are very weill matched as a couple except in music. You two look for and understand music so very differently. Actually I think that's really nice. Keep your differences you two. Love ya both.
Jimi Hendrix playing the 'Star Spangled Banner' at Woodstock is the best example of what you're talking about Seb....Prince is one the best guitarists 'As My Guitar Gently Weeps' at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is an amazing example....I do love John Mayer's song 'Gravity' though
Hendrix at Woodstock was absolutely amazing!
I love your reaction videos man. I just discovered them a little while ago, funny what we're into nowadays. It's fun watching your reactions to songs I've heard long ago and mostly forgotten. And thanks to you and your listeners for bringing them up again. A bit of nostalgia is really a good thing.
I have a suggestion, not one for a reaction, but since you like John Mayer's music so much, if you have any spare time and are curious check out Paul David's video on why John Mayer's “Neon” is so difficult to play. I was fascinated and maybe you'll enjoy it too.
And I'll keep tuning in for sure.
Yes more of this series please.
This hits
John Mayer would not be where he is without Dave Matthews Band, he says so himself. You need to give DMB some props ❤
It's like when John and Keith play together, they just feed off each others' energy and creativity and actually get better!
I can totally get that a lot of women I think he's kind of sleazy but I just love his music and he's actually changed so much I would say in the past 10 years or so. He's definitely grown up a lot❤
Show her Kieth Urban and John guitar dueling on “Sweet Thing” on CMT Crossover 😁
This is beautiful
Mayer and Ed Shereen do a duet THINKING OUT LOUD they're amazing 👏 🎸✌️♥️
He got his chops playing in blues bars.
Have to check out his song Covered in Rain from the Any Given Thursday album. A guitar masterpiece!
John is a guy that has had a lot of women want to be with him. He is talented and has a great voice. I hope the best for him and the women did choose to be with him. As long as he doesn't hit women or rape anyone I wish the best for him.
He was never an abuser, just a womanizer with commitment issues.💯🤷
'Not a nice man to women"...says the fan of Taylor Swift, who jumps from guy to guy just so she can come up with new material.
I didnt understand it until I started playing but JM really is a legend. His live playing is some of the most nuanced and controlled I've ever heard. technical mastery
John has apologized for the “douche-y” songs that we’re all used to, but explained that’s what ppl seemed to want so he obliged. Look up his other stuff, most importantly his blues. The man is incredibly talented regardless of how many fields he’s plowed lol
She didn’t like John because he dated Swift and she wrote songs about him.
You should both watch the Alicia Keyes concert where they do a couple songs together. You can see the admiration she has for him and vice versa.I think Alicia Keyes is a very strong intelligent Woman that don't take no shit and is a good judge of character. Plus it's Killer!
‘Don’t Let me Down’ isn’t a good example because Urban kind of dominated that song and John let him. That’s how John is, he’s okay stepping back and letting someone take center stage if they want it.
Mayer admittedly had an ego and alcohol addiction, and had some regrettable interviews being overtly open about his sexual relationships. However, he’s gone through therapy and rehab for it and for the last decade has lived a secluded and quiet lifestyle in Montana. For all that I’ve seen since his sobriety, he’s seems like a solid guy.
Regardless, as a guitarist… he’s basically Jesus 😂😂😂
being young and famous and legendarily talented isnt a good combo
The pop/song-writing world thinks he's overrated. The guitar world knows he's an amazing blues guitarist.
Why is it critical for John to have dated multiple famous women but not for Taylor Swift to have dated even more men?
right😂😂
I love this song by Michael Jackson and loved this performance by John Mayer. There are song out there that I like by John Mayer, and when Taylor Swift first showed up on the scene I like a few of her songs, but definitely not a Swiftie fan. But all in all good reaction
Swifties are very hispocrites, look at how many boyfriends swift had, and they call mayer a womanizer and hate him.
Unfortunately many people haven't moved past JM's younger years and still perceive him to be the same now. He isn't. Anyone who follows him knows this. I'm sad that your wife still has that perception of him. JM is a genius and from what I see, read, and hear, he is a beautiful soul.
I think as a person John Mayer is not great, I'll not go into detail of what I really think about that, but as a musician he is outstanding. His song Gravity is one of my favorites, absolutely brilliant!
Hey Emily, John Mayer is an incredible guitarist
So like the women picking men doesn’t say much about them? 🤔😂 all those women she mentioned have ran through just as many guys.
You should tell her to watch his call her daddy podcast episode! He used to be more of a douche and he's actually very apologetic and well adjusted now, and it's very interesting to hear his insecurities on that podcast
John Mayer and Keith Urban on CMT Crossroads, Sweet Thing, is one of the best guitar jam/battles I've ever seen. It's on TH-cam. You should react to that ...they do several Urban songs and Mayer songs. It's a phenomenal set. FYI, Mayer was a sleazeball when he was younger, but like many men, he has matured as he got older, he's admitted he was a douche when he was younger (like a lot of guys) and isn't the womanizer he once was. Grace is warranted for those who realize their mistakes, grow and change.🤔💯🤷
I am just a song writer and poet, but I do not care about his character. Every artist goes through a time in life when they mix their music with the rest of their life. All I am interested in is what brought him to where he is now. He will go down as one of the top five guitarists in history.
Dude, I know you really don't do requests from here but you need to see a video even if you don't do a reaction. Hannah Ellis singing Officer Down. Powerful and deep
I really don’t get the argument of him being sleazy at all. He was a grown ass man having consensual relationships with grown ass women. Not a single report of him being abusive or unfaithful… relationships end and if you ask all of the exes in the world how they feel about their ex, you’re going to hear 90% of them complaining about something… it doesn’t make you a bad person.
John Mayer and Keith Urban doing GRAVITY IS AWESOME YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THEM AND MAYER IS LEAPS and bounds better than Urban I love Keith too ❤️
We need more john mayer in this channel 🧎
sorry Sebs I have to disagree I think you do Keith a disservice Keith is a great Guitar player look at him and John's cover of "Don't Let Me Down" Two brilliant solos also John and Keith are great mates and love jamming together
Keith is so freaking good man.
But Mayer is a level above him.
With all due respect
Sebs, I agree with Ali…lol. Keep that type of man away from your beautiful girls!!! ( John) Also, Keith, and John are both exceptional ❤
Sounds like he got his style from Roy Clark.
If you really want to see someone who can REALLY play guitar, check out Roy Clark on an episode of the show The Odd Couple playing a Spanish song called Maliguanya. I'm not sure if that's spelled right. But I spelled it the way it sounds. Check it out you won't believe it. And it's on a flat top.
If you want John Mayer's guitar playing to blow someone's pants off it's gotta be more along the lines of Neon from Live at Nokia. For a very diff John Mayer vibe could go for All Along the Watchtower from the Hollywood Bowl. th-cam.com/video/benbOwoWIxM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hvvvXC6AmHRjo2go , th-cam.com/video/_DfQC5qHhbo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=P7i6tGIsuqzW8T0r
John Mayer is Amazing?
Or a Genius?
Yes he’s overrated!
Also your Wife is exactly correct!
The reason she thinks he's a slime ball is because she took Taylor's "Dear John" as gospel and didn't get his side of it. The truth (from what I heard) is she's the one who stopped talking to him because he wasn't obsessed with her. Honestly who cares. Nobody cares about the backstory of a painting or a sculpture, so why does everyone get all caught of in the drama of a song. Hopefully the art adds something to your life and that should be the only takeaway that matters.
A Swiftee isn’t going to like John Mayer. There is one thing I like about John Mayer. He wrote a song as a response to Taylor Swift’s critique of him as her boyfriend. Good for him. None of her other boyfriends had that option. She can dish it out but can’t take it.
If you judge both Taylor and John as if their lyrics reveal their soul, you’ll love them both
On the debate with John mayor amd Keith urban I feel like john mayor is better then Keith at some things but I also feel like their are manny things that keith is better then john at. You half to watch Till summer comes around live by keith urban and you will understand that the debate is deeper then you think. Love you brother love your work and would love to here what you think about it❤
Down the bubble gum hole you go again!!
Taylor Swift - as talented as she obviously is - rarely does any song all by herself: Chords, lyrics, arrangement...John Mayer does 🙂
... AND JM is one of few guitarists who - besides David Gilmour - can plug the instrument into his heart and make it wheep
Struggling with the urge to get really into the T-Swift vs John Mayer drama... Okay I'm diving in: Swift has an even longer list of celebrity exes than John and I wouldn't want anyone I know to date Taylor Swift. They'll just end up breaking up in a few months and she'll write a hateful song about how horrible they are, and her rabid fans will stalk and harass the guy with death threats. And yes, she knows what she's doing when she writes these songs (I highly recommend the documentary about her and Scooter Braun it presents both sides and you get an insight into her masterful manipulation of public perception). John Mayer had some really bad interviews in the late 2000s, but that doesn't make him a sleazebag forever. Heck, Jennifer Aniston is someone that he made some inappropriate and potentially offensive remarks about and they're still friends. His lyrics speak to a good heart for one thing as do more recent interviews.
Beyond that, John Mayer is a massively more skilled singer, songwriter, guitarist and lyricist. I have no idea why Taylor Swift is as big as she is, maybe I need to see the videos where she convinced you that Swift is great. I mean the fact that she does write her own lyrics does set her up a bit higher than your average pop star (e.g. Katy Perry or Miley Cyrus), but her music just sounds like generic pop music to me. Personally, I find Sara Bareilles to be a vastly better artist
Examples of great lyrics: the entire song "Why Georgia" is a perfect lyrical expression of uncertainty and insecurity in life especially "It might be a quarter life crisis; Or just a stirring in my soul... Either way, I wonder sometimes about the outcome, of a still verdictless life: Am I living it right?" "So what so I've got a smile on; it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head. Don't believe me, don't believe me, When I say 'I've got it down.' Everybody is Just a stranger but That's the danger in Going my own way. I guess it's a price I have to pay. Still, 'Everything happens for a reason' is no reason not to ask myself if I'm living it right"
Or "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" which is a nearly perfect break up song (generic, not siccing fans on a specific person *cough* Taylor *cough*) "It's not a silly little moment; It's not the storm before the calm. This is the deep and dying breath of this love that we've been working on. Can't seem to hold you like I want to, so I can feel you in my arms." "I was the one you always dreamed of; You were the one I tried to draw. How dare you say it's nothing to me? Baby, you're the only light I ever saw"
Or his 9/11 tribute in "Covered in Rain"? "And now we're people watching all the people, people watching us right back _Standing by the missing signs at the CVS_, by the checkout line; She puts her quiet hands in mine, 'Cause she's the brightest thing I've got. When I'm covered in rain"
Another amazing song about a breakup "Split Screen Sadness" (I'd also like to point how great just the titular metaphors of both Slow Dancing in a Burning Room and Split Screen sadness are): "'All you need is love' is a lie, 'cause we had love, but we still said goodbye. Now we're tired, battered fighters. And it stings when it's nobody's fault, 'cause there's nothin' to blame at the drop of your name; It's only the air you took and the breath you left..." "So I'll check the weather wherever you are 'cause I wanna know if you can see the stars tonight, it might be my only right. We share the sadness; split screen sadness..." "I called; because; I just; need to feel you on the line; don't hang up this time; and I know it was me who called it over but I still wish you'd fought me 'til your dying day. Don't let me get away 'cause I can't wait to figure out what's wrong with me. So I can say, 'This is the way that I used to be' There's no substitute for time, or for the sadness (Two wrongs make it all alright tonight) Split screen sadness" I mean *come on* (Note also the willingness to acknowledge in many of his breakup songs that he wasn't perfect; in contrast to Taylor Swift...)
enjoyed this video immensely. for another artist with incredible songwriting lyricism and life performances please check out one okay well we are ambitions Japan don't tour
Women don't listen to music the way men do. If a man that is musically brilliant somehow slight his wife...some women will tend to not like him and ignore his brilliance
bingo
Have her try to learn Neon and she'll understand lol
I think he’s a great musician and his music has influenced me, but I would never associate with him in real life based on his character
yeah bc no one ever made mistakes and had problems when younger with partying
John Mayer has smoked Keith and Slash... he is at another level of musician... he went to Berklee for a reason!
He's no Steve Lukather.
He is a genius guitar player. One of those guys that might be a womanizer but he is a rare talent.
Free fallin from John Mayer please 🙏
And Dimash?
Trailer Swift writes songs about all her ex’s and sings them for all her little minions to hear. Stevie Nicks wrote songs about her ex’s and either made them sing the songs or sang the songs to them on stage. I’m sorry Stevie beats Trailer Swift all to pieces.
Sebs please react to sawyer brown they don't understand
Inform yourself about his real personal history instead of make assumptions based on the image media created of him. It´s sad after so many years you call him “slimy “! The young man evolved to a very intelligent, well spoken and respectful human being. As a musician he is outstanding!!
There are 2 sides to these relationships this woman is referring to always 2 sides.
To selectively only choose or listen to only one side? Is pretty shallow.
I don't know about this guy's personal issues. Because it doesn't/can't effect me ay all.
Yeah Katie ad Taylor don't seem to be long suffering and have recovered just fine.
Of course I don't know anything about their personal issues either.
These are not my issues so I avoid them.
I only know, There are always 2 sides to a story.
But hey Karen, Thanks for your unbiased opinion.
Great intro 😂 but i feel you chose the wrong video to impress her.
Just pick any song from his live solo and i think you will make your point there. This had way too much stuff going on in the background, so he's playing way too soft to show his unique playing.
I don’t put stock in Swifty opinions. John Mayer is the whole package and actually has real talent.😂
I disagree that he’s leaps and bounds better than Keith Urban. Keith is phenomenal. I’d say they are equally great! Glen Campbell is one of the greatest and underrated guitar players in history.
average and good
God im so sick of hearing how bad he is. He isn't the same person he was as nobody stays the same.
How is Taylor swift not a “sl*t” according to the same logic? I really wonder who has more exs/ and he is at least a decade older.
Funny how Taylor swift has had more partners than John Mayer has, but he’s the sleeze bag.