John Mayer is good, of course, but ...... CLAPTON IS GOD. Hendrix, Duane Allman and Clapton are the Three best Giterist ever (Rolling Stone Hall of Fame)
Never gets old....t minus 1:20 hrs before I go to the Grindstone....make some flower power @ the appropriate hour....Enjoy.....Living on the Edge of 33 and 32 Degrees F.
Great song, but to clarify a possible misconseption. This is a song that was originally written and played by the great Mississippi Delta Blues artist, Robert Johnson. The lyrics are slightly changed but very close to each other. This is still a great song by whoever does this.
What people don't realize is that mayer can hold his own against ANYONE. He's more fun to listen to than clapton as well as being able to play diverse styles. Just type in John mayer- Neon in LA and see why he is one of the best. Clapton is great and everyone owes a lot to home but ever since derek and the dominoes, he's been rather boring..
Great blues jam! Never thought that John Mayer would be such an amazing blues player. I justed started to play blues, plz check my blues jam ( @ my channel) and tell me what you think about it. It would help me alot. Keep the blues alive!
I can't believe I take time to read the comments. They are always filled with total ignorance as everyone bashes one musician or the other.
Deciding who is "better" is a person's opinion, not an irreversible fact for the whole world, holy shit!
And as far as stealing licks goes.. Are you kidding me? Each and every guitarist has been influenced by a guitarist they look up to. There's bound to be some overlap in styles. You can't copyright a lick.
John Mayer. What a trite douche-bag hack. He's basically Dave Matthews if he was better looking, vacuously trite, hacky and just as dumb as a bag of hammers.
I think Mayer, especially 4 years past this, is a technically a better guitar player than Clapton. Don't get me wrong, Clapton is amazing but Mayer is on another level. I think a lot of people have a hard time seeing/admitting this. It's sort of like how marijuana hasn't been legalized. I'm sure Obama and the presidents before him don't have an issue with it but nobody wants to be the one to do it, like nobody would publicly come out and say Mayer is a better guitar player.
@ztbsk8er john mayer is not even that good are you fucking kidding me......listen to the perfection in every note clapton plays..not to mention he is like 70 years old. Also on a different note Clapton is a much much much better songwriter and just musician in general than mayer. sure john mayer can play but he is no better that like people in fucking green day or jack johnson shit. and dont reply bieng like you wish you were as good as him because i know im not, but i know damn well clapton is.
@brbpwn no your fucking retarted.... clapton has fucking emotion in his songs. mayor is just a douche. also is john mayor in the rock and roll hall of fame 3 times? i think not.
@maxgfolkins Come on, give credit where it's due.I don't really listen to John Mayer but I can still tell that he is a very, very good guitarist with major blues chops.
@ztbsk8er Oh, so you think Mayer is Clapton's superior?
Huh, so I guess it's okay to just ignore the 40 years of excellence and ingenuity that Clapton has brought to music. You, sir, are an idiot. If we're talking technicality here, I would suggest you watch some more live Clapton performances. They blow anything Mayer does out of the water.
@NecronDude1 Nah dude, I totally dig Clapton and what he's done with music. He's definitely an icon and has made a huge impact on the electric guitar and music in general Probably more of an impact than Mayer will ever even.think of making. I also don't think it's fair to call me an idiot because I think Mayer has become (technically) a better guitar player. Clapton is great but I would suggest to you, that you watch some more live Mayer performances. It's no competition though...
@ztbsk8er John Mayer is good, Clapton is a legend. There's really no discussion. It's like comparing an artist nowadays to someone who has done it to someone who has done it there whole life. Lil Wayne is to Biggie as John Mayer is to Clapton.
Clapton doesn't perform for the money, he performs because it's in his soul! He played everywhere for almost all his life, I think he just can't stop. Have you ever seen Clapton wearing expensive clothes or driving cars like Lamborghinis? Maybe he has some expensive watches. but hey, he is allowed to have that. he worked hard for that. And if he does it for the money, he does it for his wife and children when he is dead.. (Mayer and Clapton share the number 1 position at my favorite artist list)
1. This is a promoshow for the Crossroad Consert. 2. The blues need John Mayer to reace the Justin Bieber genereasion ( people between 15 - 30), that's why John Mayer plays with EC,BB King and Buddy Guy..
@Bigbluesboy : Keep tellin yourself that imbecile. Clapton plays with John Mayer for the same reason that he plays with Sheryl Crow. It's the same reason Jagger does a music video with Will I Am and Jlo. It's the same reason a Carlos Santana concert looks like a goddamn Disney channel special....MONEY! Clapton is a shameless douch who figures he can cash in on JM's younger demographic and JM can likewise gain street cred and distance himself from his earlier, (even) more embarrassing stuff.
@rmed30 What a moronic comment. In 1999 Clapton auctioned his brown Stratocaster (among others) that he used on the Layla album. It sold for $450,000 and the money went to charity. In 2004, he auctioned his black Stratocaster (among others), which sold for $959,500. Again, the money went to charity. These two auctions alone, largely made up of guitars and equipment from his personal collection, raised over $12 million for charity. Yeah, Clapton does it for the money.
@mohawkman61 : Yea, I read that somewhere. I think that story was on the cover of this month's 'Big Whoop' magazine. Im not discrediting his philanthropic efforts. But just to add some perspective, it wasn't Clapton who donated millions, it was people who placed bids. And when the event is charity, people tend to spend more. It's not like it was out of his pocket. Also Clapton literally has 100s of millions of dollars so you'll forgive me if I don't exactly consider him St. Swithens.
@rmed30 Yes, thank you, my whole point. Clapton literally DOES have 100s of millions of dollars. So why would you say he plays with people like JM and Sheryl Crow for the money? And why would he need to cash in on JM's younger demographic? Record sales? To put asses in seats? What exactly do you think he's planning to do that he needs more money, buy England? As the guys over at ESPN would say.....C'mon man!
@mohawkman61: Do you think because Clapton has a pile of money that he's above selling out? That's exactly why he's a scumbag; because he's a greedy piece of shit. If he didn't care about money then it would't cost me $200 to see him live in a stadium. That's the same reason Mick Jag is a greedy piece of shit. And that's fine, if you can make money than by all means do it. From your point of view it may seem like he's set and doesn't need any more cash, but you are fooling yourself.
@mohawkman61 : Consider Lep Zepplin. THey must have tons of money. Yet when I turn on the tv and have to suffer through a hyundai elantra commercial with Led Zepplin's 'Rock and Roll' playing in the background, I have to ask myself 'how much money does Led fucking Zepplin need?' Now everytime i hear that song I have to picture a shitty little japanese shit box wizzing by. Same principle applies to CLapton.
@Bigbluesboy : And if you still think the reason Clapton plays with JM is bc he's best blues guitar going, go to any jazz / blues club in NY on a tuesday and see if the guy playing that night doesn't make Mayer look like lil wayne on guitar. That is all.
@voxsupreme . I'm into blues, what u wrote was heartfelt, but mate. 2 different styles totally and don't forget,,, clapton has been there 45 plus years, seen it, done it, written the book and lived it all...Yes Mayer was sharper, funkier etc, but what he lacks is history. When u think of all the incredibly talented unfortunately dead artists, and Clapton's still an inspiration, has survied it all.. We'll talk again in 40 years and see who's name has been forgotten.
two great players..love their music..clapton is so good..but john is so amazing..he always digs in..hendrix of this generation i think.. the best for me
@kogieblues07 : Don't ever put John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix in the same sentence. Ever. John Mayer is mediocre and makes sappy, cheesy, shitty music for kids and retards. Hendrix was a massive talent, who had more vision, soul and talent in his balls that Mayer has in his whole brain. Personally, I'll take 'Machine Gun' and 'Purple Haze' over 'My Stupid Mouth' any day of the week. Jesus, people have shit for brains these days.....
@rmed30 i ddnt comment here on youtube to argue things.. if hendrix was a massive talent, yes youre true..i know that. its just that i also love the way mayer plays..im not comparing them..im relating them, and its none of your business.. talk to the hand.. and shut the fuck up..blues is good to the soul,its supposed to be enjoyed by people.. and not like this that it becomes the reason of arguments..fuck you in the name of hendrix.. your a disgrace of guitar playing..
As sounding beautiful, exciting and just plain cool, I think Mayer had the better solo.
HOWEVER, that doesn't mean I have suddenly lost any respect for Clapton, as without him, Mayer would probably not be a nearly as good guitarist he is today.
you know its funny I try play guitar just for fun over 10 years I know how to play not to this level. but the comments shit me I have heard EC called Captain slow hands
and you here on one comment EC is holding back as JM is not good enough
fuck there just playing music of each other who cares what it sounds like its all good these are 2 great guitarist and artist so much negativity in this world
Some commentators must suffer from ID (Icon Deafness). Clapton´s solo is virtually smashed by Mayer´s snappy playing. And mind You - I´m 62 years old and grew up with the "Clapton Is God" mantra. Clapton sounds as if he needs to "clear the throat" of his guitar, the riffs are unispired and even sloppy while Mayer sounds clear, inspired and harks back to when a Strat sounded as Leo Fender intended. Mayer´s technique is as good as when Clapton 1965 blew everybody away with Hideaway, and then some.
@voxsupreme I disagree very strongly. Clapton is clearly holding back here in deference to Mayer. This is standard musical etiquette when gigging with another's band. Even then, Clapton remains highly musical and idiomatic while Mayer's playing comes off as repetitious mechanical noodling, more akin to the style of a typical "guitar-mart hero" than one genuinely steeped in the tradition from which this music draws its inspiration. To me, he sounds like a second-rate generic SRV imitator.
@djs259 Dude, this is a cliche, not thought out opinion. You'll notice that Mayer's playing has a tendency to make other great players literally smile because he's doing sick stuff. He does it constantly with the trio, where the bassist and drummer (Steve Jordan) are world class. He does it to all the other guys on stage here. Mayer is sick. Clapton's tone, in comparison, as always, sounds thin.
@SkirtSoPlain Cliches become cliches precisely because they embody certain true judgments which have been observed to apply across a wide range of human experiences. This happens to be one of those instances. Mayer's playing is mechanical and formulaic, and his blues licks shopworn, derivative, and repetitious. Comparing Mayer to Clapton is like comparing Chopin heard on piano rolls to Chopin as performed by a virtuoso like Argerich. Calling it "sick" is not exactly well thought out criticism.
@djs259 Wow, you need to get over yourself. As for Mayer's playing, he is very accomplished and has tremendous chops. Derivative? Sure, how could he NOT be? Clapton is derivative, too. Frankly, Clapton is no longer a very exciting musician.
@Gradypete This isn't about me, but your talentless douche of a self-styled guitar god, John Mayer, who really does need to get over himself because his sound is sterile and his phrasing banal; he isn't in the same league as those he places himself besides musically. Clapton is not derivative; he is one of the pioneers of the rock blues sound. Perhaps he isn't as exciting as in the past, but at least he's not a tasteless, self-important mediocrity like Mayer. Tremendous chops? He's a noodler.
@djs259 Geez, did you walk in and catch Mayer fucking your girlfriend or something? I can't imagine why anyone would have such an axe to grind (excuse the pun) over a guitar player. Don't like him? DON'T BUY HIS MUSIC.
@Gradypete Well, when a second rate douchebag like Mayer rides into the public square on a high horse posing as some sort of musical wunderkind; you better believe he is just begging for scathing criticism.
And as if that were not bad enough, he's a smug, irritating prick who makes statements such as " I'm half-chick...I can insert a tampon....I masturbate to take a brain bath..in a brain space that is 100% agreeable with itself"
@SkirtSoPlain And Clapton's smile at the beginning of Mayer's first solo; far from indicating admiration or astonishment, appears to me to be more of an ironic gesture, as if he were thinking "typical insecure young punk trying to impress beyond his abilities". This interpretation is supported by my own personal experience, as well as first hand accounts of Clapton playing for the first time with geniuses like Hendrix. By all accounts, his reaction did not issue forth in the form of a smile.
@voxsupreme Aside from it all being opinions, Clapton usually has a great tone but it seems like there was just a little too much fuzz coming from his pedal or amp, second, I'm not sure what you mean when his "riffs" are "uninspired" seeing as how this is a cover of someone else's song... People tend to jump on the hate train of popular artist for some reason and Clapton is no exception, if you want to listen to Mayer, go right ahead, I'll be busy listening to a man who redefined guitar playing
@TheEternalLeader OK, so "too much fuzz" it was. Well we agree on one thing. The "Hate Train" you see as directed at Clapton is much more aimed at the rooky Mayer, judging from the vast amount of "Clapton Is God"-comments in this thread.
@voxsupreme Well, I do agree with the Anti-Mayer thing going on here, I like both, they are both outstanding players but in my mind, there is hardly anyone who can hold a torch to Clapton but Mayer certainly does have talent. The internet ( Youtube has a bad case of it too ) is full of these kinds of pathetic people but I'm glad to see there is some agreeable people still around, such as yourself.
@voxsupreme I agree that John Mayer had great technique but many of those blues licks are straight up Clapton, he sounded more like Clapton than John Mayer, which is disappointing because it would be nice to hear the contrast there. Clapton still can rip out some amazing solo's but this was far from his best. Icon Deafness happens too much and John Mayer has Icon Deafness in his solo, he needs to be himself, not Clapton.
The Clapton phenomenon really took off with the Bluesbreakers 1966 album where EC created THE rock guitar sound. His Les Paul straight into a Marshall 60W 2x12 at full blast. No pedals, just fullbodied volume with natural controlled feedback if needed. And wonderful blues licks, varied in timing and attack, topped off with a beautiful vibrato. This is the reason behind the Clapton Is God-mantra. Compare this with EC playing today and anyone ought to hear that he has lost a lot of his magic.
@voxsupreme He may have lost some magic but he certainly hasn't lost his soul, he is still able to move people with his solos more than any of these wanabee shredders with no sense of rhythm or dynamics. Perhaps he isnt the Icon he used to be but that does not mean that he is a bad guitarist.
@bond007db9 Why do you have to turn this into a debate? I was merely having a conversation about my OPINION. Don't force your opinion down my throat. And I know BOTH styles well. Clapton was not on his "A" game that day but look at other concerts and he is better in my opinion. But John Mayer's style usually isnt that bluesy and John also used licks that i am trying to learn that Clapton used a lot. I respect your opinion but John shows he is a DISCIPLE to him in this video by using his style.
@patlb1 Turn it into a debate ? I am merely stating my opinion. You must learn that Clapton did not invent the licks, scales and progression's other blues guitarist have used before Clapton was even born. Mayer style is totally different from Claptons. You clearly suffer from I.D
@bond007db9 REALLY? I'm glad someone is an expert on this subject. All guitarists steal licks from each other, John Mayer was using many that Clapton commonly used, notice i did not say that he invented them just that he commonly USED them. Did I call him the best? No... I think that there are many equal to him. Did I say that your opinion is wrong? No, but you called mine wrong.... THAT is not stating an opinion. What i did say is that John is showing that he learned from Clapton and still is.
@patlb1 Where did i call your opinion wrong ? Did i say you called Clapton the best ? Who is claiming to be an expert on the subject ? Mayer learned from Clapton ? Stealing licks ? You are certainly deluded. Your futile retorts are worthless.
@bond007db9 and you taking this so seriously is humorous XD, if you really think he is that much better than so be it. I am on youtube because i am bored. There are common themes and licks that he used that were used by Cream, if you really want me to "make an effort" i could argue this, but it would as you said be "futile" seeing as you have I.D. with John. he is far from what Claptons Icon is but you obviously want to marry John so ill go on with my day and leave you to you P.M.S. XD good day!
@patlb1 Please show me the common themes and licks Mayer uses from Cream, as you put it. Why would i want to marry Mayer ? Im not homosexual. Please explain how you come up with your theories? Please amuse us all.
@bond007db9 @ 1:25 "begining of his solo" listen to Eric claptons studio version @ 1:41, similar rhythm and the same notes. @ 1:30 John Mayer listen to 2:00 Clapton studio. John @ 1:37 Clapton @ 2:51 so in 12 seconds i have 3 clapton licks i would be glad to point out more but i have a life to get to. listen to both versions and point out similarities yourself, unless you need someone to hold your hand and do it for you
@bond007db9 Grow up and get an ear you worthless little bitch, go marry your lover. you truly are DEAF.He quotes Clapton's original solo 3 times in 12 seconds, get you head out of your ass and learn music before you hurt yourself commenting. You ask for examples and I gave you them. It is amazing that you find my insulting your playtoy so infuriating that you must comment an hour or less after i do at all times. Same notes, slightly different rhythms, that is qouteing and your a mental reject.
@patlb1 Oh dear..... resorting to childish comments because you know you are wrong. Hey why dont you say a few things about my mother. Mum lines are always good for entertainment value. Please be my guest.
@bond007db9 Hahahahaha mind games are so much fun when the other person gets so upset by it. Now tell me why 2 or 3 people like John Mayer while the rest of the commenters seems to enjoy Clapton's music more, yet i'm wrong? Just because 2 people like something does not mean the rest of the world is wrong. Ever think that you may need a tuning in your musical taste? But then again if someone gives you good evidence of something you still cant believe it. Did you even listen to the studio version?
@voxsupreme I like Mayer, but let's get back to reality. Relatively speaking, JM is a nobody compared to EC. You put the two of them onstage together and of course Mayer is gonna crank it up a notch to prove he can hang, that he belongs on that stage. To Clapton, this was just another jam session with one of a million musicians he's played with in his career. His solo could've consisted of 3 notes and it wouldn't have mattered. He has nothing to prove and no need to apologize.
Baloney! Clapton is in fact handsomely paid to do these gigs, as you can imagine the paycheck would need to be quite high to induce a living legend to share the stage with a second-rate imitator and shameless popinjay like Mayer.
My personal facility in playing electric guitar is hardly relevant to the point. I can't compose as well as Gershwin or Hammerstein either. By your logic then, I should not have sufficient basis to assert the towering superiority of Bach over these two.
What Ever! These two guys "Kick the Jam" !! Who ever said that John Mayer had to prep while Eric took a nap is full a shit! This young man kept up with Clapton very well!! I love this!
idiots... you don't know when to give credit to someone... john mayer is amazing! he soloes with missing one note... always! prepared or not that's not something anyone can make...
@djs259 and all other living room rock stars... What's funny is that John Mayer is playing next to Eric Clapton, and you're not. What's also funny is that any one of you would kill to be as "appallingly mediocre" as someone like Mayer. Say what you like about his personality or pop appeal, but one has to be an ass to keep insisting he can't play. Clapton and other blues legends agree to play alongside him for that reason. So there you go.
@jackster1212 You said it, dude! HE'S PLAYING FUCKING "CROSSROADS" WITH FUCKING ERIC CLAPTON!. Enough said. I wish I sucked so bad that Eric Clapton would let me play with him!
@BCDPRODUCTIONS1234 What is your point? It was never claptons lick either. he stole it from a 60 year old black man before you were even born. This entire mayer vs clapton thing is pointless they are both great in their own right. You know SRV is an albert king clone? stfu, listen and don't comment ever again.
@OwensMusic1 Exactly. Thats why I don't know why some people can be so ignorant and call him talentless. -__- Smartest move any musician could of ever made.
I love the fact that for you guys to say that Clapton is good you HAVE TO SAY that "John Mayer sucks" xD You guys are Morons, they're both great. OLD SCHOOL - NEW SCHOOL.
Forget John Mayer...If you guys want to see the best unheralded blues guitar player around check out Scott Sharrard doing a kickass version of Lady Gaga's Bad Romance on the video response to this post
I wish that Mayer would do more on the electric guitar. Even when he strays from blues, his electric stuff is really good.
kristofor12345 1 day ago
Love both of these guys. They both can 'sing the blues' if you will, but have both still have a great, unique sound.
GTTeancum 2 days ago
John Mayer is good, of course, but ...... CLAPTON IS GOD. Hendrix, Duane Allman and Clapton are the Three best Giterist ever (Rolling Stone Hall of Fame)
checaserjc 2 days ago
You want to hear a guartist listen to Melvin Taylor
bszwed 4 days ago
@bszwed you want to hear a god, listen to clapton
eamond619 18 hours ago
sick solo!
nickforthetitle 4 days ago
John is way better than I thought
NexusCapital 5 days ago 3
I couldn't help but smile the whole way through this
kmac3317 5 days ago
The look on erics face when johns soloing is priceless hahaha
clikityclak 1 week ago
i had to change my underwear after this............
MrGouldy1234 1 week ago
Never gets old....t minus 1:20 hrs before I go to the Grindstone....make some flower power @ the appropriate hour....Enjoy.....Living on the Edge of 33 and 32 Degrees F.
EOm
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Great song, but to clarify a possible misconseption. This is a song that was originally written and played by the great Mississippi Delta Blues artist, Robert Johnson. The lyrics are slightly changed but very close to each other. This is still a great song by whoever does this.
viperpuffer85 1 week ago
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viperpuffer85 1 week ago
John Mayer, like Joe Bonamassa and so many others, is a graduate of the Eric Clapton School of Blues Guitar!
stratovani 1 week ago
What people don't realize is that mayer can hold his own against ANYONE. He's more fun to listen to than clapton as well as being able to play diverse styles. Just type in John mayer- Neon in LA and see why he is one of the best. Clapton is great and everyone owes a lot to home but ever since derek and the dominoes, he's been rather boring..
lsdman14 1 week ago
Geil, Geil, Geil
Bea20121 1 week ago
Mayer's a little to fast to be the next Slowhand in my opinion. He solo's a little rough.
bgw316 1 week ago
Great blues jam! Never thought that John Mayer would be such an amazing blues player. I justed started to play blues, plz check my blues jam ( @ my channel) and tell me what you think about it. It would help me alot. Keep the blues alive!
JFruStrat 1 week ago
HE'S BACK!
trololonews 1 week ago
Guitar playing is an art and not a sport...but John truly gave Eric a run for the money!
staffansvahn 2 weeks ago
KILLER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ramusiewicz 2 weeks ago
Fuck. Simply jaw dropping.
dragonsofchaosify 2 weeks ago
who's solo was better, john mayer or eric clapton?
laura28rt 2 weeks ago
John mayer´s solo in this is one of my favorite guitar solos XD
Keuteljansie 2 weeks ago
are they playing the same guitar except for different fretboads?
micllave 2 weeks ago
@micllave eric is probably playing his own signature model.
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when you hear the lick repeat, you know your ass deep in the solo. Robert Johnson would be proud.
TheChrisCorgan 2 weeks ago
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domirable 2 weeks ago
This is a great performance by both Eric Clapton and John Mayer
Affliction1012 2 weeks ago
I can't believe I take time to read the comments. They are always filled with total ignorance as everyone bashes one musician or the other.
Deciding who is "better" is a person's opinion, not an irreversible fact for the whole world, holy shit!
And as far as stealing licks goes.. Are you kidding me? Each and every guitarist has been influenced by a guitarist they look up to. There's bound to be some overlap in styles. You can't copyright a lick.
Just relax and enjoy the amazing music.
Heliocopter8 2 weeks ago 41
@Heliocopter8 some faith in humanity has been restored.
timrocket2 1 week ago
@Heliocopter8
This the best comment i ever read!!
Just relax and enjoy the amazing music... very well sayed :)
willsbob 6 days ago
Legend + Legend = epic.
ChacharBinksbinks 2 weeks ago
277 dislikes only means that in the greater musical scheme of things their dislikes woefully DON'T count for A THING!!!!!!!
4s2work 3 weeks ago
John Mayer. What a trite douche-bag hack. He's basically Dave Matthews if he was better looking, vacuously trite, hacky and just as dumb as a bag of hammers.
Hoopermazing 3 weeks ago
@Hoopermazing and he's basically homer simpson if he was yellow cartoony and said 'doh'
Ccbroo 2 weeks ago
I may know ,What was Eric thinking of the guy.
sch9oclock 3 weeks ago
aah 240p... The quality makes me believe its the original from 1936.
TheGuitaruler 3 weeks ago
both TRUE GUITAR HEROES!! ..... still speechless
Mj619 3 weeks ago
claptons voice is still ace!
HunterGathera 3 weeks ago in playlist ERIC CLAPTON UNPLUGGED
God I wish I grew up in the 70s.
EducateTroll 3 weeks ago 2
Awesome preformance, haters can suck my dick either way these guys are still rockin!
MrThesampson 3 weeks ago
But Clapton is just smiling!! :D
LeGullasch 3 weeks ago
Mayer got it!!
LeGullasch 3 weeks ago
Man, Clapton's tone is amazing!
flashlight067 3 weeks ago
Don't you people remember stevie ray vaughn when you see John Mayer's playing? that kind of "permanent muting" style
TheBrowling 3 weeks ago
Poxa,muita massa o John na guitarra,Clapton também é incrivel!
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ubacam 1 month ago
it's not only about technique and theory, it's about breathing and playing the right notes.
onepieceslash 1 month ago
I think Mayer, especially 4 years past this, is a technically a better guitar player than Clapton. Don't get me wrong, Clapton is amazing but Mayer is on another level. I think a lot of people have a hard time seeing/admitting this. It's sort of like how marijuana hasn't been legalized. I'm sure Obama and the presidents before him don't have an issue with it but nobody wants to be the one to do it, like nobody would publicly come out and say Mayer is a better guitar player.
ztbsk8er 1 month ago
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maxgfolkins 4 weeks ago
@ztbsk8er john mayer is not even that good are you fucking kidding me......listen to the perfection in every note clapton plays..not to mention he is like 70 years old. Also on a different note Clapton is a much much much better songwriter and just musician in general than mayer. sure john mayer can play but he is no better that like people in fucking green day or jack johnson shit. and dont reply bieng like you wish you were as good as him because i know im not, but i know damn well clapton is.
maxgfolkins 4 weeks ago
@maxgfolkins Dude you sound like a retard. I can't even respond to your comment because it is ignorant in so many ways.
ztbsk8er 3 weeks ago 5
@maxgfolkins You're a fucking retarded tool.
brbpwn 3 weeks ago
@brbpwn no your fucking retarted.... clapton has fucking emotion in his songs. mayor is just a douche. also is john mayor in the rock and roll hall of fame 3 times? i think not.
maxgfolkins 3 weeks ago
@maxgfolkins Stop talking dude. You are retarded.
ztbsk8er 3 weeks ago
@maxgfolkins Hahaha , dude how long is eric clapton playing ?
And john mayer ? , and you say that John doesn't have emotion in his songs ?
/watch?v=fb-jRtKOQLs watch that man.
Peace
muismat21 3 weeks ago
@muismat21 man great song.haven't heard it before.and what a solo.... :D
MrPolymeneas 1 week ago
@maxgfolkins Come on, give credit where it's due.I don't really listen to John Mayer but I can still tell that he is a very, very good guitarist with major blues chops.
bibhuna 3 weeks ago
@maxgfolkins You are clearly suffering from icon deafness. Clapton is a very overrated guitar player as this video proves.
bond007db9 3 weeks ago
@ztbsk8er since continuum in my opinion.. wait for his next album, try to find "Something like olivia", its a new song
Bluesisnotrock 3 weeks ago
@ztbsk8er Oh, so you think Mayer is Clapton's superior?
Huh, so I guess it's okay to just ignore the 40 years of excellence and ingenuity that Clapton has brought to music. You, sir, are an idiot. If we're talking technicality here, I would suggest you watch some more live Clapton performances. They blow anything Mayer does out of the water.
NecronDude1 1 week ago
@NecronDude1 Nah dude, I totally dig Clapton and what he's done with music. He's definitely an icon and has made a huge impact on the electric guitar and music in general Probably more of an impact than Mayer will ever even.think of making. I also don't think it's fair to call me an idiot because I think Mayer has become (technically) a better guitar player. Clapton is great but I would suggest to you, that you watch some more live Mayer performances. It's no competition though...
ztbsk8er 1 week ago
@ztbsk8er John Mayer is good, Clapton is a legend. There's really no discussion. It's like comparing an artist nowadays to someone who has done it to someone who has done it there whole life. Lil Wayne is to Biggie as John Mayer is to Clapton.
i2Shea 6 days ago
@rmed30 : You say Clapton is a 'greedy piece of shit'. You my friend are a jealous piece of shit.
MrJasonPDK 1 month ago 2
mayer winnnnnniinng :D ^^
multyhappykiller 1 month ago
Clapton doesn't perform for the money, he performs because it's in his soul! He played everywhere for almost all his life, I think he just can't stop. Have you ever seen Clapton wearing expensive clothes or driving cars like Lamborghinis? Maybe he has some expensive watches. but hey, he is allowed to have that. he worked hard for that. And if he does it for the money, he does it for his wife and children when he is dead.. (Mayer and Clapton share the number 1 position at my favorite artist list)
LeNickNL 1 month ago
sa me shplodh .............
VNG38 1 month ago
Hendrix had already done it(kill Clapton) Not you too john, pelase... Poor man
imgoncalo123 1 month ago
While Mayer was soloing, Clapton was smiling, DeLa was smiling, that says all 1:28
Bluesisnotrock 1 month ago
1. This is a promoshow for the Crossroad Consert. 2. The blues need John Mayer to reace the Justin Bieber genereasion ( people between 15 - 30), that's why John Mayer plays with EC,BB King and Buddy Guy..
Bigbluesboy 1 month ago
@Bigbluesboy : Keep tellin yourself that imbecile. Clapton plays with John Mayer for the same reason that he plays with Sheryl Crow. It's the same reason Jagger does a music video with Will I Am and Jlo. It's the same reason a Carlos Santana concert looks like a goddamn Disney channel special....MONEY! Clapton is a shameless douch who figures he can cash in on JM's younger demographic and JM can likewise gain street cred and distance himself from his earlier, (even) more embarrassing stuff.
rmed30 1 month ago
@rmed30 What a moronic comment. In 1999 Clapton auctioned his brown Stratocaster (among others) that he used on the Layla album. It sold for $450,000 and the money went to charity. In 2004, he auctioned his black Stratocaster (among others), which sold for $959,500. Again, the money went to charity. These two auctions alone, largely made up of guitars and equipment from his personal collection, raised over $12 million for charity. Yeah, Clapton does it for the money.
mohawkman61 1 month ago
@mohawkman61 : Yea, I read that somewhere. I think that story was on the cover of this month's 'Big Whoop' magazine. Im not discrediting his philanthropic efforts. But just to add some perspective, it wasn't Clapton who donated millions, it was people who placed bids. And when the event is charity, people tend to spend more. It's not like it was out of his pocket. Also Clapton literally has 100s of millions of dollars so you'll forgive me if I don't exactly consider him St. Swithens.
rmed30 1 month ago
@rmed30 Good comments!
HeynLinger 1 month ago
@HeynLinger most of em
HeynLinger 1 month ago
@rmed30 Yes, thank you, my whole point. Clapton literally DOES have 100s of millions of dollars. So why would you say he plays with people like JM and Sheryl Crow for the money? And why would he need to cash in on JM's younger demographic? Record sales? To put asses in seats? What exactly do you think he's planning to do that he needs more money, buy England? As the guys over at ESPN would say.....C'mon man!
mohawkman61 1 month ago
@mohawkman61: Do you think because Clapton has a pile of money that he's above selling out? That's exactly why he's a scumbag; because he's a greedy piece of shit. If he didn't care about money then it would't cost me $200 to see him live in a stadium. That's the same reason Mick Jag is a greedy piece of shit. And that's fine, if you can make money than by all means do it. From your point of view it may seem like he's set and doesn't need any more cash, but you are fooling yourself.
rmed30 1 month ago
@mohawkman61 : Consider Lep Zepplin. THey must have tons of money. Yet when I turn on the tv and have to suffer through a hyundai elantra commercial with Led Zepplin's 'Rock and Roll' playing in the background, I have to ask myself 'how much money does Led fucking Zepplin need?' Now everytime i hear that song I have to picture a shitty little japanese shit box wizzing by. Same principle applies to CLapton.
rmed30 1 month ago
@Bigbluesboy : And if you still think the reason Clapton plays with JM is bc he's best blues guitar going, go to any jazz / blues club in NY on a tuesday and see if the guy playing that night doesn't make Mayer look like lil wayne on guitar. That is all.
rmed30 1 month ago
Clapton fenomenal!!!!!!
MaisSimples 1 month ago
Get off the fucking stage, Mayer.
ciaobellakate 1 month ago
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1:19, Eric just gesticulating with his head to John: "Go for it, son!"
panzerdrums 1 month ago
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panzerdrums 1 month ago
What is the name of the drummer?
libirm 1 month ago
Can't we all just get along and appreciate the music?
TheEternalLeader 1 month ago 19
@TheEternalLeader THATS THE WORD IM LOOKING FOR>> NICE ONE...
kogieblues07 1 month ago
@TheEternalLeader Amen brother.
Chitowngrinder1 1 month ago
@TheEternalLeader look at ratings
juna2509 1 month ago
@juna2509 look at the comments.....
TheEternalLeader 1 month ago
Mayer crusheddd that solo
amatang 1 month ago
240p we meet again
claufman95 1 month ago
@voxsupreme . I'm into blues, what u wrote was heartfelt, but mate. 2 different styles totally and don't forget,,, clapton has been there 45 plus years, seen it, done it, written the book and lived it all...Yes Mayer was sharper, funkier etc, but what he lacks is history. When u think of all the incredibly talented unfortunately dead artists, and Clapton's still an inspiration, has survied it all.. We'll talk again in 40 years and see who's name has been forgotten.
stucruise1 1 month ago
I think they are both good but together they are fantastic, what's wrong with all those arguments ==..
SPeedYsingapore 1 month ago
Clapton definitely couldve done a lot better with his solo, you cant disagree that he put up a bad performance especially since he is the clapton
ocr17 1 month ago
@ocr17 Clapton bad? Go to the emergency room IMMEDIATELY for a rectal examination. lol
iKushTV 1 month ago
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888Frosch 1 month ago
AMAZING!!
xxxysrxxx 1 month ago
1:31 John Mayer made Eric Clapton SMILE!!! Beautiful moment.
housebunny6 1 month ago 4
Robert Johnson! THE KING!!
Mateusrj96 1 month ago
two great players..love their music..clapton is so good..but john is so amazing..he always digs in..hendrix of this generation i think.. the best for me
kogieblues07 1 month ago
@kogieblues07 : Don't ever put John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix in the same sentence. Ever. John Mayer is mediocre and makes sappy, cheesy, shitty music for kids and retards. Hendrix was a massive talent, who had more vision, soul and talent in his balls that Mayer has in his whole brain. Personally, I'll take 'Machine Gun' and 'Purple Haze' over 'My Stupid Mouth' any day of the week. Jesus, people have shit for brains these days.....
rmed30 1 month ago
@rmed30 i ddnt comment here on youtube to argue things.. if hendrix was a massive talent, yes youre true..i know that. its just that i also love the way mayer plays..im not comparing them..im relating them, and its none of your business.. talk to the hand.. and shut the fuck up..blues is good to the soul,its supposed to be enjoyed by people.. and not like this that it becomes the reason of arguments..fuck you in the name of hendrix.. your a disgrace of guitar playing..
kogieblues07 1 month ago
@vozsupreme erics rifts i dont think are sloppy, just maby not as good as mayors in this video thier still great though. jimi is god
Spongolese 1 month ago
As sounding beautiful, exciting and just plain cool, I think Mayer had the better solo.
HOWEVER, that doesn't mean I have suddenly lost any respect for Clapton, as without him, Mayer would probably not be a nearly as good guitarist he is today.
Long story short, both are the absolute shit,
but in their own way.
MusicMeUpBaby 1 month ago
Clapton uses five notes to destroye John Mayer's solo.. And he is in low gear.. John is one high gear, playing SRV stuff hole over his solo...
Bigbluesboy 1 month ago
@Bigbluesboy finally someone with some taste and common sense here.
djs259 1 month ago
@djs259 Well there is a interweiv of John here on Youtube, about playing here with EC, about who's going to play first and last solo..
Bigbluesboy 1 month ago
@Bigbluesboy Oh!! yeah!!!!!! Claptons's the king!!
MaisSimples 1 month ago
1:32. Clapton acknowledges that Mayer was tearing it up. About 3 seconds into his first solo.
SkirtSoPlain 2 months ago
you know its funny I try play guitar just for fun over 10 years I know how to play not to this level. but the comments shit me I have heard EC called Captain slow hands
and you here on one comment EC is holding back as JM is not good enough
fuck there just playing music of each other who cares what it sounds like its all good these are 2 great guitarist and artist so much negativity in this world
husky450s 2 months ago
Some commentators must suffer from ID (Icon Deafness). Clapton´s solo is virtually smashed by Mayer´s snappy playing. And mind You - I´m 62 years old and grew up with the "Clapton Is God" mantra. Clapton sounds as if he needs to "clear the throat" of his guitar, the riffs are unispired and even sloppy while Mayer sounds clear, inspired and harks back to when a Strat sounded as Leo Fender intended. Mayer´s technique is as good as when Clapton 1965 blew everybody away with Hideaway, and then some.
voxsupreme 2 months ago 34
@voxsupreme I disagree very strongly. Clapton is clearly holding back here in deference to Mayer. This is standard musical etiquette when gigging with another's band. Even then, Clapton remains highly musical and idiomatic while Mayer's playing comes off as repetitious mechanical noodling, more akin to the style of a typical "guitar-mart hero" than one genuinely steeped in the tradition from which this music draws its inspiration. To me, he sounds like a second-rate generic SRV imitator.
djs259 2 months ago
@djs259 Dude, this is a cliche, not thought out opinion. You'll notice that Mayer's playing has a tendency to make other great players literally smile because he's doing sick stuff. He does it constantly with the trio, where the bassist and drummer (Steve Jordan) are world class. He does it to all the other guys on stage here. Mayer is sick. Clapton's tone, in comparison, as always, sounds thin.
SkirtSoPlain 2 months ago
@SkirtSoPlain Cliches become cliches precisely because they embody certain true judgments which have been observed to apply across a wide range of human experiences. This happens to be one of those instances. Mayer's playing is mechanical and formulaic, and his blues licks shopworn, derivative, and repetitious. Comparing Mayer to Clapton is like comparing Chopin heard on piano rolls to Chopin as performed by a virtuoso like Argerich. Calling it "sick" is not exactly well thought out criticism.
djs259 2 months ago
@djs259 Wow, you need to get over yourself. As for Mayer's playing, he is very accomplished and has tremendous chops. Derivative? Sure, how could he NOT be? Clapton is derivative, too. Frankly, Clapton is no longer a very exciting musician.
Gradypete 1 month ago
@Gradypete This isn't about me, but your talentless douche of a self-styled guitar god, John Mayer, who really does need to get over himself because his sound is sterile and his phrasing banal; he isn't in the same league as those he places himself besides musically. Clapton is not derivative; he is one of the pioneers of the rock blues sound. Perhaps he isn't as exciting as in the past, but at least he's not a tasteless, self-important mediocrity like Mayer. Tremendous chops? He's a noodler.
djs259 1 month ago
@djs259 Geez, did you walk in and catch Mayer fucking your girlfriend or something? I can't imagine why anyone would have such an axe to grind (excuse the pun) over a guitar player. Don't like him? DON'T BUY HIS MUSIC.
Gradypete 1 month ago
@Gradypete Well, when a second rate douchebag like Mayer rides into the public square on a high horse posing as some sort of musical wunderkind; you better believe he is just begging for scathing criticism.
And as if that were not bad enough, he's a smug, irritating prick who makes statements such as " I'm half-chick...I can insert a tampon....I masturbate to take a brain bath..in a brain space that is 100% agreeable with itself"
How many more reasons do I need?
djs259 1 month ago
@djs259 Take up golf; it would be better for your blood pressure.
Gradypete 1 month ago
@SkirtSoPlain And Clapton's smile at the beginning of Mayer's first solo; far from indicating admiration or astonishment, appears to me to be more of an ironic gesture, as if he were thinking "typical insecure young punk trying to impress beyond his abilities". This interpretation is supported by my own personal experience, as well as first hand accounts of Clapton playing for the first time with geniuses like Hendrix. By all accounts, his reaction did not issue forth in the form of a smile.
djs259 2 months ago
@djs259 "Clapton is clearly holding back here in deference to Mayer." I agree!
MaisSimples 1 month ago
@MaisSimples : that's cause you are a simpleton asshole.
rmed30 1 month ago
@rmed30 Thanks, my friend! A Merry Christmas to you, too! And I love Mayer!!
MaisSimples 1 month ago
@voxsupreme exactly right on point. thank you.
SkirtSoPlain 2 months ago
@SkirtSoPlain Thank You! Nice to see some concensus in this matter. If people only could "close their eyes" when they listen ...
voxsupreme 1 month ago
@voxsupreme Aside from it all being opinions, Clapton usually has a great tone but it seems like there was just a little too much fuzz coming from his pedal or amp, second, I'm not sure what you mean when his "riffs" are "uninspired" seeing as how this is a cover of someone else's song... People tend to jump on the hate train of popular artist for some reason and Clapton is no exception, if you want to listen to Mayer, go right ahead, I'll be busy listening to a man who redefined guitar playing
TheEternalLeader 1 month ago
@TheEternalLeader OK, so "too much fuzz" it was. Well we agree on one thing. The "Hate Train" you see as directed at Clapton is much more aimed at the rooky Mayer, judging from the vast amount of "Clapton Is God"-comments in this thread.
voxsupreme 1 month ago
@voxsupreme Well, I do agree with the Anti-Mayer thing going on here, I like both, they are both outstanding players but in my mind, there is hardly anyone who can hold a torch to Clapton but Mayer certainly does have talent. The internet ( Youtube has a bad case of it too ) is full of these kinds of pathetic people but I'm glad to see there is some agreeable people still around, such as yourself.
TheEternalLeader 1 month ago
@TheEternalLeader I take it you will be listening to Hendrix then.
bond007db9 1 month ago
@bond007db9 Yes, I like Hendrix, but this a conversation about Clapton and Mayer, not Hendrix.
TheEternalLeader 1 month ago
@voxsupreme I agree that John Mayer had great technique but many of those blues licks are straight up Clapton, he sounded more like Clapton than John Mayer, which is disappointing because it would be nice to hear the contrast there. Clapton still can rip out some amazing solo's but this was far from his best. Icon Deafness happens too much and John Mayer has Icon Deafness in his solo, he needs to be himself, not Clapton.
patlb1 1 month ago
The Clapton phenomenon really took off with the Bluesbreakers 1966 album where EC created THE rock guitar sound. His Les Paul straight into a Marshall 60W 2x12 at full blast. No pedals, just fullbodied volume with natural controlled feedback if needed. And wonderful blues licks, varied in timing and attack, topped off with a beautiful vibrato. This is the reason behind the Clapton Is God-mantra. Compare this with EC playing today and anyone ought to hear that he has lost a lot of his magic.
voxsupreme 1 month ago
@voxsupreme He may have lost some magic but he certainly hasn't lost his soul, he is still able to move people with his solos more than any of these wanabee shredders with no sense of rhythm or dynamics. Perhaps he isnt the Icon he used to be but that does not mean that he is a bad guitarist.
patlb1 1 month ago
@patlb1 Mayer sounding like Clapton ? You are joking obviously. Mayer is a far superior guitarist to Clapton.
bond007db9 1 month ago
@bond007db9 Why do you have to turn this into a debate? I was merely having a conversation about my OPINION. Don't force your opinion down my throat. And I know BOTH styles well. Clapton was not on his "A" game that day but look at other concerts and he is better in my opinion. But John Mayer's style usually isnt that bluesy and John also used licks that i am trying to learn that Clapton used a lot. I respect your opinion but John shows he is a DISCIPLE to him in this video by using his style.
patlb1 1 month ago
@patlb1 Turn it into a debate ? I am merely stating my opinion. You must learn that Clapton did not invent the licks, scales and progression's other blues guitarist have used before Clapton was even born. Mayer style is totally different from Claptons. You clearly suffer from I.D
bond007db9 1 month ago
@bond007db9 REALLY? I'm glad someone is an expert on this subject. All guitarists steal licks from each other, John Mayer was using many that Clapton commonly used, notice i did not say that he invented them just that he commonly USED them. Did I call him the best? No... I think that there are many equal to him. Did I say that your opinion is wrong? No, but you called mine wrong.... THAT is not stating an opinion. What i did say is that John is showing that he learned from Clapton and still is.
patlb1 1 month ago
@patlb1 Where did i call your opinion wrong ? Did i say you called Clapton the best ? Who is claiming to be an expert on the subject ? Mayer learned from Clapton ? Stealing licks ? You are certainly deluded. Your futile retorts are worthless.
bond007db9 1 month ago
@bond007db9 and you taking this so seriously is humorous XD, if you really think he is that much better than so be it. I am on youtube because i am bored. There are common themes and licks that he used that were used by Cream, if you really want me to "make an effort" i could argue this, but it would as you said be "futile" seeing as you have I.D. with John. he is far from what Claptons Icon is but you obviously want to marry John so ill go on with my day and leave you to you P.M.S. XD good day!
patlb1 1 month ago
@patlb1 Please show me the common themes and licks Mayer uses from Cream, as you put it. Why would i want to marry Mayer ? Im not homosexual. Please explain how you come up with your theories? Please amuse us all.
bond007db9 1 month ago
@bond007db9 @ 1:25 "begining of his solo" listen to Eric claptons studio version @ 1:41, similar rhythm and the same notes. @ 1:30 John Mayer listen to 2:00 Clapton studio. John @ 1:37 Clapton @ 2:51 so in 12 seconds i have 3 clapton licks i would be glad to point out more but i have a life to get to. listen to both versions and point out similarities yourself, unless you need someone to hold your hand and do it for you
patlb1 1 month ago
@patlb1 Hahahahahah. Nothing like each other. Spare me please.
bond007db9 1 month ago
@bond007db9 Grow up and get an ear you worthless little bitch, go marry your lover. you truly are DEAF.He quotes Clapton's original solo 3 times in 12 seconds, get you head out of your ass and learn music before you hurt yourself commenting. You ask for examples and I gave you them. It is amazing that you find my insulting your playtoy so infuriating that you must comment an hour or less after i do at all times. Same notes, slightly different rhythms, that is qouteing and your a mental reject.
patlb1 1 month ago
@patlb1 Oh dear..... resorting to childish comments because you know you are wrong. Hey why dont you say a few things about my mother. Mum lines are always good for entertainment value. Please be my guest.
bond007db9 1 month ago
@bond007db9 Hahahahaha mind games are so much fun when the other person gets so upset by it. Now tell me why 2 or 3 people like John Mayer while the rest of the commenters seems to enjoy Clapton's music more, yet i'm wrong? Just because 2 people like something does not mean the rest of the world is wrong. Ever think that you may need a tuning in your musical taste? But then again if someone gives you good evidence of something you still cant believe it. Did you even listen to the studio version?
patlb1 1 month ago
@voxsupreme At last someone with musical sense.
bond007db9 1 month ago
@voxsupreme It was just a little improvised warm up solo thats why ;)
BludySkinz 1 month ago
@voxsupreme I like Mayer, but let's get back to reality. Relatively speaking, JM is a nobody compared to EC. You put the two of them onstage together and of course Mayer is gonna crank it up a notch to prove he can hang, that he belongs on that stage. To Clapton, this was just another jam session with one of a million musicians he's played with in his career. His solo could've consisted of 3 notes and it wouldn't have mattered. He has nothing to prove and no need to apologize.
mohawkman61 1 month ago
Its easy to mock Mayer trying to compete with Clapton.Hell never be as good as Clapton but I wish I could play like him
megaEDWIN3 2 months ago
0:35 ... did clapton forget he must sing the 1st verse?
gozertje567 2 months ago
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Baloney! Clapton is in fact handsomely paid to do these gigs, as you can imagine the paycheck would need to be quite high to induce a living legend to share the stage with a second-rate imitator and shameless popinjay like Mayer.
My personal facility in playing electric guitar is hardly relevant to the point. I can't compose as well as Gershwin or Hammerstein either. By your logic then, I should not have sufficient basis to assert the towering superiority of Bach over these two.
Pshtt!
djs259 2 months ago
What Ever! These two guys "Kick the Jam" !! Who ever said that John Mayer had to prep while Eric took a nap is full a shit! This young man kept up with Clapton very well!! I love this!
Skibum19461 2 months ago
I count John Mayer as the modern (and more pop) version of Eric Clapton. These two guys are amazing! \m/
kielkool 2 months ago 2
idiots... you don't know when to give credit to someone... john mayer is amazing! he soloes with missing one note... always! prepared or not that's not something anyone can make...
Pehndkotz 2 months ago
Eric was nice here not to show up that douche Mayer as the appalling mediocrity that he is.
djs259 2 months ago
@djs259 and all other living room rock stars... What's funny is that John Mayer is playing next to Eric Clapton, and you're not. What's also funny is that any one of you would kill to be as "appallingly mediocre" as someone like Mayer. Say what you like about his personality or pop appeal, but one has to be an ass to keep insisting he can't play. Clapton and other blues legends agree to play alongside him for that reason. So there you go.
jackster1212 2 months ago 16
@jackster1212 You said it, dude! HE'S PLAYING FUCKING "CROSSROADS" WITH FUCKING ERIC CLAPTON!. Enough said. I wish I sucked so bad that Eric Clapton would let me play with him!
Lehmann108 2 months ago
Man- Mayer is good, but hearing them solo back to back... its just reiterates who the true legend is
ZoSo8786 2 months ago
Wry smile from Claption at 1:30 thinking.......still much to learn you have my young apprentice.......
Letsfookinavit 2 months ago 4
Robert Johnson's version is WAY better
GuitarRiffs13 2 months ago
John must be so nervous having to play with an icon!
MrLukeEllen 2 months ago
they are playing the same guitar?
able2biteme 2 months ago
@able2biteme Kinda... both EC signature stratocasters, but Clapton prefers the maple (blond) fretboard, and Mayer prefers the rosewood (dark).
jik4446462 2 months ago
@able2biteme No two of the same model guitar.
indio2dr 2 months ago
Clapton is one of the most relaxed guitar players i have ever seen.
driftangel98 2 months ago
@BCDPRODUCTIONS1234 What is your point? It was never claptons lick either. he stole it from a 60 year old black man before you were even born. This entire mayer vs clapton thing is pointless they are both great in their own right. You know SRV is an albert king clone? stfu, listen and don't comment ever again.
MrSourworm 2 months ago 2
greattttttttt
sm45124512 2 months ago
The Solos were both flawless.
MusicOfKeng 2 months ago 2
John is a smart guy. He only does the pop to be famous. then he shows his fans the blues.
OwensMusic1 2 months ago 3
@OwensMusic1 Exactly. Thats why I don't know why some people can be so ignorant and call him talentless. -__- Smartest move any musician could of ever made.
MusicOfKeng 2 months ago
mayer sounds sounds so much better and way more expressive when singing with his dirtier rock voice. a shame he does more pop stuff.
1ThatZmE1 2 months ago
I love the fact that for you guys to say that Clapton is good you HAVE TO SAY that "John Mayer sucks" xD You guys are Morons, they're both great. OLD SCHOOL - NEW SCHOOL.
DonRMB 2 months ago
Forget John Mayer...If you guys want to see the best unheralded blues guitar player around check out Scott Sharrard doing a kickass version of Lady Gaga's Bad Romance on the video response to this post
NYCOriginals 2 months ago