Mayer is playing a Hendrix Monterey replica. Hendrix was influenced by Buddy Guy. Buddy Guy is coming to play with the man influenced by Hendrix, and SRV & Double Trouble. It's a big beautiful cycle.
I stopped playing guitar for 7 months, when I heard this version of the song, I picked up my Strat and it felt like the first time again,John Mayer you are the best.
I love this song so much. John Mayer is honestly the most amazing artist I've heard. His voice is amazing, his lyrics are amazing, his guitar playing is amazing and his live performances are especially amazing.
That must have been so special for him. He idolized Stevie Ray Vaughan and he got to play with Stevie's band. To top it all off why not throw a chicago blues legend out there. Mr. Buddy Guy! Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I'm 12 years old and i'm already dreaming of playing blues with legends like double trouble and buddy guy.
It seems like that most likely because his mic is so compressed because he doesn't really sing in full voice. There's no doubt this was 100% live. Does look funny though.
it does look strange.. but he isn't lip syncing.. the words are different to the album.. for example "brush is on the sink" instead of "your tears on these sheets"
What I love about this is John must be in heaven.
There he is, with one of his guitar idols he looked up to, Buddy Guy, and playing with Double Trouble, the band that played with Stevie Ray, John's other guitar idol.
I didn't like the original version for a while. I did like the lyrics and the crisp production. Oh: and the fender solo. But this is way better. It adds just the right amount of dirt.
thats an amazing solo by Buddy, i like it a lot better than johns, for this song at least , it adds a whole different atmosphere to the song. GREAT! AMAZING! JOHN IS MY HERO lol
I love John's music-but like probably every artist he has had some mediocre live performances that don't do justice to his talent. This gem of a video, however, is practically flawless. The way he sings "leave me" @ 2:34? Fuhgeddaboutit! Wonderful vid I'll return to many times. :D
All of you old farts need to get over the fact that the only way SRV, Buddy Guy, and Albert Collins' music is still alive with "the kids" is because of John Mayer. Have some respect for the man because he is opening up a new generation to blues music.
Actually if you listen to the studio version of CBTB on Heavier Things, John's solo lick right at 3:41, it's a similar phrase as heard on the Gravity intro, just in the key of A rather than G. Basic blues stock phrase (respectfully).
I love seeing the past, present and future of blues all on the same stage. PERFECT performance. All should be commended. Buddy doesn't get the respect and credit he deserves.
no my friend...thats exactly what he wanted...trust me. Buddy is a bluesman and blues guitarist do things differently than pop or rock guys. just look at the look on johns face at about 3:40 when Buddy hits that note. Buddy Guy is a blues legend my friend..younger people are just finding out about him because hes playing with Mayer. Jimi Hendrix idolized Buddy Guy..thats how good Mr.Guy is..blues is about 'feel' and 'touch' not just flash. John 'felt' it...so..no it wasn't a mistake. peace 2u
SoulyJus, Buddy is sliding to the 11th fret (F#) on the G string and then playing the 10th (A) and 12th (B) on the B string. Try playing what you say it is along with the song and find out how off you are. You probably shouldn't make fun of people when you are wrong.
I guess if you're talking about what he plays at 1:31 then you're mistaken, but if you're talking about what Buddy plays at the end of the chorus when John plays the Gm9, then I should have held my breath. If that's the case, sorry.
I dunno I know Buddy Guy is a legend don't get me wrong but i think Johnny boy might have showed him up here a bit. It's an awesome performance either way
Yeah man I understand that, I play the blues, blues players my friend, believe it or not, are capable of being average sometimes too. He can't be on form every time - it's just reality.
Ya i this goes out to all the people that think John Mayer isnt an artist, or cant play guitar, or cant write worth shit. Well if he is all those things, do you really think a LEGEND like BUDDY GUY would be their playing with mayer. HELL NO!
Man...just imagine the emotion...the band of your idol with you in his place and other god of the guitar on you right side!That's one dream of every musician!
yeah man..thats crazy..buddy guys his idol also, when he was sisteen he used to send letters to buddy guy that would say "Dear Mr. Guy, I love your music and I'm gonna play on stage with you one day" and look at him now..
Jesus!! Buddy Guy's amp sounds like its pushed/Cranked! :D
Sounds sweeeet!!
I got uncontrollable man crush on Mayer.
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dingopole 4 months ago
I have such a man crush on mayer
zfinnan 6 months ago
Mayer is playing a Hendrix Monterey replica. Hendrix was influenced by Buddy Guy. Buddy Guy is coming to play with the man influenced by Hendrix, and SRV & Double Trouble. It's a big beautiful cycle.
RuecianG 6 months ago 7
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xgoodgirl1114xx 7 months ago 2
gusto a 4:34 empiezan los comentarios
0maxdj 9 months ago
Does he use a pedal for this sound? When I listen while he is playing the song it doesn't sounds like an 'normal' stratocaster sound?
jairzinho110 9 months ago
@jairzinho110 its like clean with some sort of effect maybe
DiamondMusicChannel 7 months ago
How can you dislike this?
VicRoseMusic 11 months ago
magic music!
hillyking 11 months ago
Perfect choice of musicians.
skylerlaf 11 months ago
"I survive on the breath you are finished with" is just an incredible line.
ak231510 1 year ago 5
Watch my videos for John Mayer covers!! :)
spaghettiandmeatball 1 year ago
Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon :O
That's the most amount of awesome on one stage since Stevie Ray Vaughn died.
psycohockeyfan 1 year ago
i like his slick tab to fingeringpicking switch at 1:56
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jairzinho110 1 year ago
I would give my own soul just to jam with Double Trouble!!!
3Dtwin1 1 year ago
I stopped playing guitar for 7 months, when I heard this version of the song, I picked up my Strat and it felt like the first time again,John Mayer you are the best.
Boss44221 1 year ago
Mayer , Guy , Double Trouble ...... so much talent on that stage.
myjsallday44 1 year ago 2
i can't find where the moment went wrong at all.
mdgtrpckr 1 year ago 3
Where the hell is the austin city limits version of this song!
ItsTooshe99 1 year ago
@ItsTooshe99 Exactly!! I'm trying to find it too!
stevensview 1 year ago
Wow, Buddy Guy and John's solo gave me the chills. Brilliant stuff!
Steelman442 1 year ago
i wet myself a little every time he breaks out the hendrix tribute
kaneoheGrown 1 year ago
I love this song so much. John Mayer is honestly the most amazing artist I've heard. His voice is amazing, his lyrics are amazing, his guitar playing is amazing and his live performances are especially amazing.
Pizza191 1 year ago
That must have been so special for him. He idolized Stevie Ray Vaughan and he got to play with Stevie's band. To top it all off why not throw a chicago blues legend out there. Mr. Buddy Guy! Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I'm 12 years old and i'm already dreaming of playing blues with legends like double trouble and buddy guy.
Cbluesrocker 1 year ago 4
This is one of his best performances.
I love it :)
themainsportman 1 year ago
john mayer strat tone one of the best tones i've ever heard, mellower than srv and softer than clapton but with their musical influence....
tomasterrizzano 2 years ago 10
buddy guy es full feeling,y buena el baterista
lemartinmeister 2 years ago
Love this song!! xoxo
cynfulcyndi1 2 years ago
it's all about buddy guy
CoreyTaylorlover12 2 years ago 3
the tone of john m is amazing
GibsonSGlenn 2 years ago 3
LONG LIVE THE STRATOCASTER !!!!!
lukikrestuki69 2 years ago 65
It seems like that most likely because his mic is so compressed because he doesn't really sing in full voice. There's no doubt this was 100% live. Does look funny though.
DaveJusto 2 years ago 2
i really like his music. but..he looks like he's not singing....f.ex. 0:37 "faa" "ce"
showergel2 2 years ago
you're right, the ce of face comes when his mouth isn't even on the mic. strange, cause he's not one to lipsync, he's so against that.
lrizzo2001 2 years ago 4
it does look strange.. but he isn't lip syncing.. the words are different to the album.. for example "brush is on the sink" instead of "your tears on these sheets"
johnnystewartmusic 2 years ago 3
love the tone
jingwah 2 years ago
imo... buddy's solo is when the couple actaully has crazy wild intercourse.
poopyhead25 2 years ago 40
the way buddy guys cranked his solo with a overdrive that sounded kind i natural was awsome
buggyre 2 years ago 3
What I love about this is John must be in heaven.
There he is, with one of his guitar idols he looked up to, Buddy Guy, and playing with Double Trouble, the band that played with Stevie Ray, John's other guitar idol.
bahaanaldo 2 years ago 6
Buddy Guy is the greatest :)
TkeMe2YourGrave 3 years ago 3
I didn't like the original version for a while. I did like the lyrics and the crisp production. Oh: and the fender solo. But this is way better. It adds just the right amount of dirt.
TMUNobby 3 years ago 2
thats an amazing solo by Buddy, i like it a lot better than johns, for this song at least , it adds a whole different atmosphere to the song. GREAT! AMAZING! JOHN IS MY HERO lol
IanGuitarhero 3 years ago 3
omg..i love it..love john and this song;)
nesselegant 3 years ago
I love John's music-but like probably every artist he has had some mediocre live performances that don't do justice to his talent. This gem of a video, however, is practically flawless. The way he sings "leave me" @ 2:34? Fuhgeddaboutit! Wonderful vid I'll return to many times. :D
sermoncatcher55 3 years ago
Had no idea Buddy and Double Trouble played with John on this song. Nice to see the "legends" on stage with the new guys.
kymjopo 3 years ago 3
actually just for this show I think.
Bishop4695 3 years ago
All of you old farts need to get over the fact that the only way SRV, Buddy Guy, and Albert Collins' music is still alive with "the kids" is because of John Mayer. Have some respect for the man because he is opening up a new generation to blues music.
acarls20 3 years ago 6
thats fucking well said....
I know for a fact my friends only started appreciating my blues playing when they got JMs CDs.
20TonyMontana08 3 years ago 4
Actually if you listen to the studio version of CBTB on Heavier Things, John's solo lick right at 3:41, it's a similar phrase as heard on the Gravity intro, just in the key of A rather than G. Basic blues stock phrase (respectfully).
liveforevertwice 3 years ago
I love seeing the past, present and future of blues all on the same stage. PERFECT performance. All should be commended. Buddy doesn't get the respect and credit he deserves.
SabbraCadabra 3 years ago 4
buddy guy BACKUP? should never happen!
cyngriffin 3 years ago
I Love this song so beautiful!:D
atlantisb34 3 years ago
haha buddy guy not good...youve got to be kidding. hes a legend. go out and get yourself an ear.
desireedoodle 3 years ago 4
agreed! ha lol!
liveluvdance4ever 3 years ago
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Sorry.......But i really don't think Buddy is very good.
RONDOC68 3 years ago
You think Hendrix was good?? Hendrix once said that Buddy Guy was the best guitarist he'd ever seen.
JMartyson 3 years ago
He was probably on acid when he said that.
RONDOC68 3 years ago
Yeah, seen but not heard!!!
jkjk :O
alfador06 3 years ago
was buddy guy trying to playing the last note but didnt get to?
TheRealKingKung 3 years ago
no my friend...thats exactly what he wanted...trust me. Buddy is a bluesman and blues guitarist do things differently than pop or rock guys. just look at the look on johns face at about 3:40 when Buddy hits that note. Buddy Guy is a blues legend my friend..younger people are just finding out about him because hes playing with Mayer. Jimi Hendrix idolized Buddy Guy..thats how good Mr.Guy is..blues is about 'feel' and 'touch' not just flash. John 'felt' it...so..no it wasn't a mistake. peace 2u
skillet54 3 years ago
ohhh.. i just saw the movement he did w/ the guitar neck at 4:40.... yea but i guess you're right
TheRealKingKung 3 years ago
and.... that's exactly why i don't like those teens cause they don't know music!
TheRealKingKung 3 years ago
Skillet and Real King....Looks like they did a nice little ad-lib there to me. Buddy blew John's mind a lil bit, I think.
Nice footage! Thanks, Hutch!!!
HeLuvsMeMore 3 years ago
i saw it that was crazt cool that song rocks
Petea374 3 years ago
He takes my breath away everytime.
<3
TkeMe2YourGrave 3 years ago
Those would be some kick ass gene's to have
Nathan4841 3 years ago
i love him but he makes weird faces when he sings
but hes top notch so i dont even care how he looks when he makes musical madness
piecebroxo 3 years ago 2
I totally love him, he is so good!
koorenjo 4 years ago
i wish eric clapton would be my father and john mayer my brother
BlackieEC89 4 years ago 6
i wish buddy guy was my grandpa
droth990 4 years ago 6
Hahaha, that comment made my day :) Thanks
Chris7Chasmp7Booti 4 years ago
That was an awesome comment... and so true... Double trouble can be the cool uncle.
Arcadiaus 4 years ago
SoulyJus, Buddy is sliding to the 11th fret (F#) on the G string and then playing the 10th (A) and 12th (B) on the B string. Try playing what you say it is along with the song and find out how off you are. You probably shouldn't make fun of people when you are wrong.
avrocker1 4 years ago
I guess if you're talking about what he plays at 1:31 then you're mistaken, but if you're talking about what Buddy plays at the end of the chorus when John plays the Gm9, then I should have held my breath. If that's the case, sorry.
avrocker1 4 years ago
awesome!!!love it
nesselegant 4 years ago
Barely I like your reasoning very good ears.
ericdelacruz1 4 years ago
same notes, but not in the right order, so not the same as the intro.
killthecardinals 4 years ago
it's not even the same key... therefor not the same notes =)
beybay 4 years ago
barely.
danielyimm 4 years ago
It sounds a lot like it but not identical
achard05 4 years ago
I think he looked better back then. But his music def. keeps improving with every album. He is TOO good. Love John Mayer!
buddhika81 4 years ago
I dunno I know Buddy Guy is a legend don't get me wrong but i think Johnny boy might have showed him up here a bit. It's an awesome performance either way
achard05 4 years ago 3
I love how each time John Mayer sings, you can feel the emotion he expresses. And the song just touches me even more. :) John RoxX! <3
eyelovechocolate 4 years ago
I love how they got some of the max whinberg 7 as back up. Love Conan!!!
JOHN MAYER RULES!!!
spideyman 4 years ago 4
I really get that sunday mornig feeling everytime I listen to this song... it makes me happy!! ^_^
divmeeltje 4 years ago 4
god, i love this song... i could listen to it over and over again. amazing !!
reneelovesdogs 4 years ago 5
why diss john mayer? He's great.. he's one of the best guitar players I've seen.
jedislave 4 years ago 7
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Buddy's a legend but this stuff he does here is boring.
phatmantis 4 years ago
hahaha you are funny blues isn't always about ripping through scales... good blues players can captivate you with 20 notes a minute
lotsofbeans 4 years ago 7
Yeah man I understand that, I play the blues, blues players my friend, believe it or not, are capable of being average sometimes too. He can't be on form every time - it's just reality.
phatmantis 4 years ago
you were not into the song, probably. I felt buddy's soul. That was improv
roberto1988 4 years ago
i love how john and buddy traded bars at the end
darksideguy 4 years ago
it;s called phrasing dude.
JohnMayer07 4 years ago
Ya i this goes out to all the people that think John Mayer isnt an artist, or cant play guitar, or cant write worth shit. Well if he is all those things, do you really think a LEGEND like BUDDY GUY would be their playing with mayer. HELL NO!
fenderstrat25 4 years ago
Man...just imagine the emotion...the band of your idol with you in his place and other god of the guitar on you right side!That's one dream of every musician!
pedroeliasbeydoun 4 years ago 2
yeah man..thats crazy..buddy guys his idol also, when he was sisteen he used to send letters to buddy guy that would say "Dear Mr. Guy, I love your music and I'm gonna play on stage with you one day" and look at him now..
Am4z1ng44 4 years ago
sixteen*
Am4z1ng44 4 years ago
hope this doesn't get deleted like the last one
yu0004ng 4 years ago
definately one of the coolest things i've seen in a while
themanwhocanfly 4 years ago
that was soo cool!!!!!
kimba1059 4 years ago
thank u for postin' this!! one of my favorite live performances!
hamocydal1 4 years ago
Great song and even better live! Notice how the bass player messes up on min 1:48 but you can hardly notice. Class A musicians!!
u2vivo 4 years ago
damn.. u caught dat real gud, lol, ur right tho
tiana1017 4 years ago
man
he was only twenty something when he got to play with his his idol's band, alongside another blues idol, buddy guy. can you imagine that?
allornada 4 years ago
Love It..!!
Slemar19 4 years ago
Awesome...
clappi 4 years ago
i didnt even like this song that much.......then i saw this....
mrstaggs 4 years ago