John Mayer - Free Fallin' (Live at the Nokia Theatre)

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  • @humam3680
    @humam3680 7 років тому +14363

    Don't underestimate these two gentlemen in the back. They're adding too much magic to the song!

    • @andreaswendt5826
      @andreaswendt5826 7 років тому +272

      damn right.

    • @billaddison82
      @billaddison82 6 років тому +169

      Thought the same thing when I saw this.

    • @jruddy09
      @jruddy09 6 років тому +289

      Richard Pariath the original song is by Tom Petty. Tom Petty is not on that stage lol

    • @lorddarling101
      @lorddarling101 6 років тому +51

      @@jruddy09 Tom petty is on stage dingus, he's the guy on the left, this was filmed a long time ago, tom petty died last year.

    • @Jeffbuckles42
      @Jeffbuckles42 6 років тому +287

      Yeah, guys it's not Tom Petty, it's Robbie Mcintosh. He played a lot with Johnny back in the day, he plays a bunch through the live in LA album.

  • @Asad_.
    @Asad_. 10 місяців тому +1182

    Dear stranger.... You have a great taste in music..... See you again after 20 yrs.

  • @elisanderson5755
    @elisanderson5755 4 роки тому +3879

    Am I the only one who thinks the quality on this is incredible for being live

  • @catalan3386
    @catalan3386 Рік тому +412

    The guitar playing is out of this world but John's voice is unbelievable.

    • @livier3970
      @livier3970 10 місяців тому +14

      His guitar playing is way more complicated than his singing, honestly

    • @tshepo1333
      @tshepo1333 8 місяців тому +1

      Everyone is not here to play

    • @SuperSiffert
      @SuperSiffert 8 місяців тому +8

      Agree one of his best vocal performances.

    • @jpete3027666
      @jpete3027666 5 місяців тому +4

      ⁠@@livier3970John’s voice is simple but it’s unique and beautiful. To me that is complex and interesting.

    • @riaangrant4424
      @riaangrant4424 Місяць тому

      Love his voice❤️

  • @londontolosangeles12
    @londontolosangeles12 9 років тому +1617

    This man is just incredible. There's not one song of his that I don't enjoy. His voice is pure Heaven.

    • @hocinekourdoughli99
      @hocinekourdoughli99 9 років тому +14

      +londontolosangeles12 Finally someone feels the some way i do ! he is every thing you look for in a artist

    • @mona-cb9xm
      @mona-cb9xm 9 років тому +10

      +hocine kourdourli i've always thought the same about him! eventhough he's a genuis but we don't get to see him much among all of these "fake" artists

    • @hocinekourdoughli99
      @hocinekourdoughli99 9 років тому +2

      Mouna Jebri yes in our days fake artistd are the one who re super know but true ones only loves by people likeus who love and feel the music

    • @KarefreeKel
      @KarefreeKel 9 років тому +2

      +hocine kourdourli the artists stay true to their music....their gift~

    • @hocinekourdoughli99
      @hocinekourdoughli99 9 років тому

      Karefree Kel yes they do

  • @andrewtaffe
    @andrewtaffe Рік тому +52

    I'm so glad John Mayer covered this.

    • @lotte4198
      @lotte4198 2 місяці тому +1

      its a cover??

    • @lassef3692
      @lassef3692 2 місяці тому +1

      I'm pretty sure this is not a cover. But please I would love if there is another version

    • @VeemoAKU
      @VeemoAKU 2 місяці тому

      @@lassef3692 It is, "Free Fallin" by Tom Petty

    • @calebholdsworth4476
      @calebholdsworth4476 2 місяці тому +4

      @@lassef3692 Tom Petty was the original artist

    • @tubelight542
      @tubelight542 24 дні тому +1

      ​@@lassef3692this is tom pettys song not johns

  • @crxerz
    @crxerz 10 років тому +205

    woah he sounds so good live holy shit. I have been to many concerts and unless this is edited i never heard anyone sound this good live.

    • @elihtani8067
      @elihtani8067 10 років тому +36

      He's just that good

    • @josephprinty
      @josephprinty 10 років тому +3

      Definitely the best live record I've heard, but none of his other live performances come close to this.

    • @blahblah84768
      @blahblah84768 10 років тому +24

      Not edited people. Myself and 2 of my buds were there. John's on par with Dave Matthews. He does blues now, btw. That's why you haven't heard Mayer on the radio. He didn't sell out.

    • @caspervanhelvoirt
      @caspervanhelvoirt 10 років тому +7

      Joseph Printy City Limits show (same year) is as good as this one. Less magical, but in terms of performance, it's the same. afther 2009 he got a bit tired and then he got the troath problem. Saw him in Oct. 2013 and it was amazing as hell! No false note came out of his mouth, let alone his guitar

    • @crxerz
      @crxerz 10 років тому +2

      ***** i think you are right you can kind of tell it's edited. I saw one republic at Jimmy Kimmel, i live a few blocks from where they tape it and they sounded SO BAD live omg. I was very surprised. Very few musicians sound good live the lead singer of Queen etc.

  • @DavidThorogood-jz9vi
    @DavidThorogood-jz9vi 4 місяці тому +15

    In my opinion this is the finest cover ever done of this classic song.
    John Mayers voice was made for this song and accompanied by truely talented support.
    Thank-you 😊

  • @twiztidmomma22
    @twiztidmomma22 5 років тому +867

    the first "freeEEE" he goes up on at 3:22 is MAGICAL. pitch perfect eargasm.

  • @thisissourya
    @thisissourya 3 роки тому +1194

    It's December 15, 2021, Kolkata, India, 5:48 a.m.
    It's been almost 6 years since this song introduced me to John Mayer's music and my whole career on guitar studies changed once and for all. Tired after doing my engineering assignments for the entire night I decided to take a break and suddenly this song popped up in my head and as I came to check it out for almost the 1000th time, the nostalgia hit me like a running truck. The tears I shed through this man's music, the healing this man caused me incomparable to nothing. I hope every single person who's watching this video may find mental satisfaction and peace in their life. Hang in there.

    • @Shad0wC0mpany2
      @Shad0wC0mpany2 3 роки тому +16

      Amen to that brother!

    • @thisissourya
      @thisissourya 3 роки тому +11

      Amen, my guy.

    • @ThereYouGoFromHere
      @ThereYouGoFromHere 2 роки тому +10

      Hello, from your Kolkata neighbor!

    • @Gnomix80
      @Gnomix80 2 роки тому +10

      Hello from Germany

    • @msid7748
      @msid7748 2 роки тому +9

      Hello from your South Asian neighbor! It's interesting how common the engineering major and guitar student combo is, in our part of the world at least. Mayer really is one of the biggest inspirations as a guitarist.

  • @consumedbydeceit5942
    @consumedbydeceit5942 3 роки тому +558

    This dude is by far one of the most talented individuals I history
    In my opinion that is no exaggeration
    His vocals , compositions , cadence , presence , playing is in a league of its own

    • @Imm23743
      @Imm23743 3 роки тому +16

      His guitar playing is quite advanced for those who actually try to learn guitar. This is an amazing cover.

    • @hosoiarchives4858
      @hosoiarchives4858 3 роки тому +2

      He sucks so bad

    • @sandrinegero2666
      @sandrinegero2666 3 роки тому +6

      Maybe behind Chris Cornell

    • @p.a.lifewithdrewmsc.
      @p.a.lifewithdrewmsc. 3 роки тому +9

      You do know that this is a cover right?? John Mayer is talented we can agree on that... but dont forget the fathers of real guitar music... Eric clapton, mark knopfler, BB-king, the eagles, Steve vai i think that no One from nowadays can match those Guys......

    • @consumedbydeceit5942
      @consumedbydeceit5942 3 роки тому +3

      @@p.a.lifewithdrewmsc.
      Uhhh. It’s not a cover it’s an original song he only played live . And I’m speaking for his compositions both vocally and on guitar.
      Check out Andy James , Tim Henson , Tosin Abasi
      I won’t say anything insulting but good God I’d love to .

  • @benblackmore2027
    @benblackmore2027 4 місяці тому +79

    Still here 2024 listening all the time... Easily one of the best covers of all time

  • @thabongnkosi
    @thabongnkosi 4 роки тому +4987

    anyone else just enjoying this in the middle of the night during what seems like a worldwide quarantine?

    • @treychambers6411
      @treychambers6411 4 роки тому +41

      Thabong Nkosi yeah man i listen to him when i have anxiety and for about a year it’s helped me

    • @Urlacher2354
      @Urlacher2354 4 роки тому +3

      Yep

    • @vishyraul
      @vishyraul 4 роки тому +11

      its almost midnight in kenya

    • @mikedickerson3573
      @mikedickerson3573 4 роки тому +4

      Thabong Nkosi god bless you brother

    • @thabongnkosi
      @thabongnkosi 4 роки тому +3

      Mike Dickerson God bless you too brother

  • @bradymannion4344
    @bradymannion4344 3 роки тому +683

    Mayer looks like he's having a blast during this song, his vocals and playing are amazing, backed by not only two great instrumentalists but singers as well. Imagine making a cover of a song more popular than the original, and completely worth it by the way. Not only that, the camera quality is brilliant for 2008 and whoever mixed this deserves a seat in heaven. Blessed to be able to come back to this video again and again. Hope the rest of your day is great, and if it's night where you are, sleep well :)

    • @andreasfranke583
      @andreasfranke583 3 роки тому +7

      well done mate!!

    • @Max-eg5xo
      @Max-eg5xo 3 роки тому +7

      Ima bring you back again

    • @melaniecotterell8263
      @melaniecotterell8263 3 роки тому +16

      more popular than the original?. No way. It can't be.

    • @davidearnhardt1256
      @davidearnhardt1256 3 роки тому +6

      Yes, just imagine him making a cover song more popular than the original. Because that’s what you’d have to do. His somewhat effeminate, nasal moaning version somehow managed to reach #51 on Billboards chart (have to admit, I’d never even heard it before and he did his cover almost 13 years ago.). So, yeah, super popular. Mr. Pettys version, which just about anybody with the slimmest of links to music and pop culture is more than likely familiar with, on the other hand, made it to #1 in 1989, So, I really have no idea what you’re talking about. Perhaps that was just your considered opinion it was better. That I’ll grant you.

    • @R_A120
      @R_A120 3 роки тому +6

      @@davidearnhardt1256 Mayers version has 20 million more hits on youtube than Pettys

  • @Drewbertttt
    @Drewbertttt 2 роки тому +379

    3 absolute masters of guitar on stage together. This cover gives me chills.

    • @KuyBruuuh
      @KuyBruuuh Рік тому +2

      Absolutely

    • @tbirdflocka898
      @tbirdflocka898 Рік тому +9

      @@johnmayer1076 What's the long con for a fake John Mayor account that can't even spell career correctly?

    • @june61586
      @june61586 Рік тому +1

      Not only chills man, I feel I could just sip coffee while covered in thick blanket -- on a summer. 😂

    • @hjyto9504
      @hjyto9504 Рік тому

      🎉

  • @grant7739
    @grant7739 11 місяців тому +33

    I can't even hear the original version in my head anymore. I loved it so much, immediately listened again. Still got goosebumps the second time! I guess for me this is my favorite version now ❤

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 11 місяців тому +1

      I'd be honored if some old-school John Mayer fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal UA-cam performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and QUIET in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Peace and stay safe.

  • @julesishere7836
    @julesishere7836 3 роки тому +475

    Don't know why John Mayer's voice hits even closer to the heart at night time. I always come back to this amazing performance

  • @DipakGupta
    @DipakGupta 7 років тому +2881

    One of the most melodious voices I've ever heard.

    • @jonigrau
      @jonigrau 7 років тому +26

      One of the most autotuned voices I've ever heard.

    • @DipakGupta
      @DipakGupta 7 років тому +53

      Jonathan Grau This was live I guess??

    • @jonigrau
      @jonigrau 7 років тому +12

      Of course, but he uses autotune most of the time

    • @brixtonhall2021
      @brixtonhall2021 7 років тому +2

      same

    • @cheerfuljuan
      @cheerfuljuan 7 років тому +185

      I've seen the guy live. Literally was 10 feet from him. He sounded just like this

  • @jogigantiko
    @jogigantiko 8 років тому +716

    One of the best life performances of all time in my opinion.

    • @gullbuttqasim
      @gullbuttqasim 8 років тому +4

      Watch ed shareen...

    • @Abdelhamidddd
      @Abdelhamidddd 8 років тому +31

      Wait .. Are you seriously comparing him to Ed ?
      I don't mean to be harsh but, do you realize the wide difference between their voice ranges and guitar skills ?

    • @bonito.856
      @bonito.856 8 років тому +5

      joost Houterman Welp. Him and Ed are completely different. he has a band. Whereas Sheeran has his voice and a loop pedal with no one else. and their style is completely different apart from a couple of songs.

    • @gullbuttqasim
      @gullbuttqasim 8 років тому

      One man army...real talent...without glamour.... I am not comparing I was just said watch ed shareen.hold ur horses.
      Haha

    • @gullbuttqasim
      @gullbuttqasim 8 років тому

      @sickkent ed sold out wembley in a row for three time with a guitar and a loop pedal...not a band...who is ur dady now?

  • @joes7411
    @joes7411 2 місяці тому +4

    The original is a masterpiece. There have been other covers. But this one, this one is my favorite, thanks John

  • @hannahroe350
    @hannahroe350 9 років тому +488

    This. Is. Perfection.

  • @naturelover1976
    @naturelover1976 2 роки тому +461

    When he sang “now I’m freeeeeee……” I just can’t get over it. Love it.

  • @quincywho
    @quincywho 9 років тому +272

    I feel like every passionate musician ever, literally HAS to appreciate this sort of musician-ery. It's literally beyond such a level of artistry, the way he plays, its beauty in its purest form.

    • @NyQuilDonut
      @NyQuilDonut 9 років тому +6

      +quincywho This doesn't impress me. He's just finger picking. Finger picking can sound really pretty though so I see where you're coming from.

    • @nickb3250
      @nickb3250 9 років тому +2

      +quincywho LITERALLY

    • @timilehin99
      @timilehin99 9 років тому +1

      You are so pretty😍

    • @quincywho
      @quincywho 9 років тому +2

      +Tyler Hartley LOL you told him.. i'd like to see him try it

    • @quincywho
      @quincywho 9 років тому

      +Timi Olokode why thank you

  • @marknoble854
    @marknoble854 5 місяців тому +8

    My cousin just passed away last week, extremely unexpected…as he sings “I wanna free fall out into nothing, I’m going to leave this world for awhile…” my heart aches as I can only imagine my cousin peacefully on the other side playing his piano symphonies with Jesus…

  • @quasar6011
    @quasar6011 2 роки тому +70

    What an incredibly respectful crowd

  • @ForestLandSea
    @ForestLandSea 3 роки тому +534

    Every artist has the one performance that absolutely stands out and becomes timeless. Not to take away from the many many amazing John Mayer performances but there is an eclectic quality to the acoustic section of this concert that is simply outstanding.

    • @kiiza2886
      @kiiza2886 3 роки тому +3

      very right man .

    • @christinaspurgeon9564
      @christinaspurgeon9564 2 роки тому +5

      Mine is - slow dancing In burning room - from this same night live in concert!!! It's BEST ♡

    • @stayimmortal17
      @stayimmortal17 2 роки тому +5

      This performance is untouchable. The passion, talent and execution are the best I've heard. Amazing

    • @paulifriedrich9580
      @paulifriedrich9580 2 роки тому +2

      @@stayimmortal17 so fucking amazing

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому

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  • @heenanaz953
    @heenanaz953 7 років тому +449

    John Mayer deserve more fame. He is so talented.

    • @AVINASHSATHEESH1
      @AVINASHSATHEESH1 6 років тому +13

      He should have born in 60s or 70s. An artist who is in love with his music. Not an artist who's looking hits only.

    • @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113
      @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 6 років тому

      After hearing this, he is, at least, famous, for taking something that is/was not broken and breaking it, into many various and sundry bits, in my opinion.

    • @dysonmuller5376
      @dysonmuller5376 6 років тому +8

      *73 million views*

    • @elaynematos9301
      @elaynematos9301 6 років тому

      8

    • @kaytrey579
      @kaytrey579 6 років тому

      He been out since the early 2000's been listening since then till now

  • @maxrodriguez9132
    @maxrodriguez9132 Рік тому +15

    Have passed almost fourteen years old and it's still a very nice song... John Mayer, I hope your music never ends

  • @crazyhorse1442
    @crazyhorse1442 7 років тому +360

    i ignorantly thought for a long time that john mayer was a pop douche but after actually looking at his videos and hearing more of his songs i think he is a massive talent in the music world.

    • @TB-kl5vn
      @TB-kl5vn 7 років тому +13

      Same. He is insanely talented.

    • @macalieadamson3336
      @macalieadamson3336 6 років тому +1

      Crazy Horse
      I was same
      Then I heard a song on radio was gobsmacked when I heard his name

    • @trishac.199
      @trishac.199 6 років тому +1

      Exactly how I felt once too. Now I'm so glad I gave him a second listen one fateful day.

    • @1frankl0za
      @1frankl0za 6 років тому +3

      I found out he was talented few years ago, he did a song at a festival and dedicated a song to bb king. "Crossroads festival" and the song is "believe" after that I got hooked

    • @HereToChillForever
      @HereToChillForever 6 років тому

      POP ROCK! and most of his guitar playing is either funk or blues

  • @4lifefc
    @4lifefc 2 роки тому +329

    Saw him in Pittsburgh last night and he played this during his acoustic set… it was absolutely unbelievable live. What a concert and what a guitarist.

    • @Bufws1824
      @Bufws1824 2 роки тому +10

      Was there. Unforgettable night

    • @marlapinkston2299
      @marlapinkston2299 2 роки тому +5

      Lucky butt. I lucked and got in backstage in a Tulsa concert a couple days ago. I just made a wrong turn.,😁

    • @RobbyBoy167
      @RobbyBoy167 2 роки тому +2

      funny that there are still people who believed that this was "autotuned"

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому

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    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy Рік тому

      @@RobbyBoy167yea that’s silly. I went to this show and a number of shows on the 07-10 era and that was when his voice was at his best. Man was the king of falsettos

  • @Zappa7937
    @Zappa7937 27 днів тому +1

    There’s nothing like great acoustic players and greater voices. Beautiful ❤

  • @claudiagilreath2493
    @claudiagilreath2493 6 років тому +534

    I am convinced that John Mayer could sing the ingredients list on a Cheerio's box and make it sound like magic. Absolute music Genius!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 5 років тому +1

      I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace out.

    • @rashikasharma9123
      @rashikasharma9123 5 років тому +2

      I won't be surprised if he actually does that one of these days, his IG's full of stuff like this

    • @bluesyace9564
      @bluesyace9564 5 років тому +1

      I'm pretty sure he's done that

  • @nandacolla
    @nandacolla 3 роки тому +423

    Lyrics
    She's a good girl, loves her mamma
    Loves Jesus and America too
    She's a good girl, crazy bout Elvis
    Loves horses and her boyfriend too, yeah, yeah
    It's a long day livin' in Reseda
    There's a freeway running through the yard
    I'm a bad boy 'cause I don't even miss her
    I'm a bad boy for breaking her heart
    And I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    And I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    All the vampires walkin' through the valley
    They move west down Ventura Boulevard
    And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
    And the good girls are home with broken hearts
    And I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Now I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin'
    I wanna glide down over Mulholland
    I wanna write her, her name in the sky
    I wanna free fall out into nothin'
    Oh, I'm gonna leave this, this world for a while
    Now I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Now I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    And I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Now I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Free fallin', fallin', yeah, yeah
    Thank you very much
    We'll see you in a few minutes

  • @johnadkins5918
    @johnadkins5918 2 роки тому +693

    This is one of the few live performances that gives me goosebumps no matter how many times I listen to it, simply outstanding performance by all.

    • @lonewolf5627
      @lonewolf5627 2 роки тому +4

      same

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому

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    • @cross_fire_
      @cross_fire_ Рік тому +2

      Listen to his live in Birmingham when he was just starting. Best live performance I’ve seen in my life.

    • @KuyBruuuh
      @KuyBruuuh Рік тому +2

      Same

    • @beefwantko7269
      @beefwantko7269 Рік тому +1

      you need to listen to more live acoustic performances.. they usually slap way harder then studio versions

  • @canallucyelily8587
    @canallucyelily8587 21 день тому +2

    Oh Jonh..you make my days better, you bring smiles on my face everytime i think on you and listen your music. Thanks for exist.

  • @tokotams
    @tokotams 4 роки тому +3635

    Just here for my regular dose of John Mayer before I go to bed. Times are crazy but, I hope everyone is doing well out there.
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    Edit: Thank you for all the likes & the lovely responses people. And congrats to all my fellow JM fan-mates, we finally hit 100M on this one! :D

    • @movizdar8818
      @movizdar8818 4 роки тому +25

      JM dose is never enough!

    • @saifservaia5863
      @saifservaia5863 4 роки тому +17

      Feel you my friend 👍

    • @tokotams
      @tokotams 4 роки тому +8

      @@saifservaia5863 🤜🏼🤛🏼

    • @ihaveherpeas89
      @ihaveherpeas89 4 роки тому +6

      You are a real one for this. Hope you’re all staying safe out there.

    • @HININA
      @HININA 4 роки тому +9

      omggggg i listen to him every night too

  • @Heater_Baby
    @Heater_Baby 2 роки тому +916

    12 years later and this version has aged like a fine wine 🖤

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

    • @deadinside2956
      @deadinside2956 2 роки тому +3

      Truee

    • @johnmayermusic101
      @johnmayermusic101 Рік тому +3

      Thank you for your love and support, How long have you been a fan of my music?

    • @rperkins723
      @rperkins723 Рік тому +6

      And now it's John's tribute to Tom Petty- classic!

  • @Sirbeardless
    @Sirbeardless 2 роки тому +1893

    This is by far the best version of this song out there. Masterpiece.

    • @biancachristine7860
      @biancachristine7860 2 роки тому +8

      Definitely

    • @crossfadersr
      @crossfadersr 2 роки тому +11

      no cap brother

    • @Kriegsbeil5577
      @Kriegsbeil5577 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah right. There is literally *nothing* special about this. *Anyone* can sing this exact version at any crap coffee house. Its talentless and bland. John Mayer's just a dork who girls think is hot, so people buy into him.
      John Mayer and Jack Johnson are dorks that are a literal dime a dozen and can be found on any college campus. I can go to a coffee house and find a guy who can strum a guitar halfway decent and tell everyone "Oh look how talented this guy is!!!!"

    • @charlesmcgowen7238
      @charlesmcgowen7238 2 роки тому +117

      Nah. Tom Petty's rendition is better. It is the masterpiece, although I do like Mayer's version too.

    • @DarthSeanious
      @DarthSeanious 2 роки тому +74

      Its good but nothing can beat Tom's version

  • @ImadeIyamu
    @ImadeIyamu 8 років тому +159

    i absolutely love this man's voice

  • @uscjake868
    @uscjake868 3 роки тому +48

    My people that keep coming back to this song each year understand how important it is. It isn't just a cover. It is arguably one of Mayers greatest performances of all time.

  • @dr.silveriosambula-castro8715
    @dr.silveriosambula-castro8715 2 роки тому +2591

    This song makes me want to eat breakfast and start my fabulous life.

  • @tshepo1333
    @tshepo1333 8 місяців тому +20

    I want to apologise to this man for not listening to any of his songs any time soon. Such a beautiful voice. At 3:15👌🏾

  • @daidriancaleb
    @daidriancaleb 4 роки тому +205

    I have watched this performance so many times; I have forgotten how many. But in my opinion this is the best live performance ever, John’s stage presence was otherworldly, his vocals didn’t overpower the guitars and vice versa it was absolutely frictionless. Like I really couldn’t find one flaw with this. And every time I listen to this it just puts me in this state of euphoria where it just makes me feel like everything is gonna be alright. John Mayer is the epitome of talent

    • @donnypuleo8167
      @donnypuleo8167 3 роки тому +2

      I love it

    • @mgnta1
      @mgnta1 3 роки тому +1

      There's just something about the way he sings this. You can tell he's just feeling it.

    • @AdamL85
      @AdamL85 3 роки тому +1

      Now watch the Axl Rose/Tom Petty performance

  • @TstormVA2012
    @TstormVA2012 10 років тому +195

    Loved the original but this special.

    • @OhhJamy
      @OhhJamy 10 років тому

      why cant I find the original on youtube?

    • @TstormVA2012
      @TstormVA2012 10 років тому +10

      Jam - Im Back The original one was by Tom Petty.

    • @jacephillips195
      @jacephillips195 9 років тому +2

      I thought it was hilarious and not feminist at all. There's always that one guy who can never get girls that always sticks up for them to get noticed

    • @SecondCasey24
      @SecondCasey24 5 років тому

      @@jacephillips195 omg, I'm that guy.

  • @plushiie_
    @plushiie_ 4 роки тому +832

    «The biggest mistake I made that cost me a lot of enjoyment in my life, was assuming that everybody cared, they don’t” - John c Mayer

    • @jonasinabox
      @jonasinabox 4 роки тому

      source?

    • @pnut3844able
      @pnut3844able 4 роки тому +7

      Kinda pretentious

    • @plushiie_
      @plushiie_ 4 роки тому

      @@jonasinabox ua-cam.com/video/A2wsTv3zVD0/v-deo.html

    • @jonathanchristen2235
      @jonathanchristen2235 4 роки тому +33

      pnut3844able not pretentious man, it just might not apply to you. I struggle with putting on a face for everyone to try and show them that I’m “mature for my age” when in reality I’m not and it has cost me enjoyment to just live in the moment. I’m happy that I’m realizing it now. What is pretentious to act like you’re “all that” to impress people and have them think highly of you, you’re lying to yourself and those around you, and you make yourself seem less approachable. ( I’m not talking about u when I say “you”, just talking in general)

    • @alexgulino335
      @alexgulino335 4 роки тому +20

      @@pnut3844able ... I don't think you know what pretentious means. It's actually much closer to the opposite of that. A pretentious statement would be that people didn't care at first until I change their mind. Not really in the same realm that his comment was... he was just saying that he invested a lot of time and energy into setting things up/creating things for certain people who didn't care. Wasted energy doing things for people who don't appreciate it in the least. That's not pretentious... its closer to self-deprecating in that he's saying he was very naive and got taken advantage of essentially which caused him no shortage of misery just worded in a different way.

  • @cyoungy
    @cyoungy 24 дні тому +1

    I love the playgraph on this video, not one peak - If you start watching you won't stop until the last note. Perfection.

  • @SixStringSanity
    @SixStringSanity 9 років тому +31

    You can't studio record this. It wouldn't sound right. This version, this moment, this place. It's absolute perfection that you just can't duplicate.

    • @johnmayer6182
      @johnmayer6182 Рік тому

      Hi appreciate your love and support thanks for been a true fan . Reply me here .

  • @stevenfreeman6652
    @stevenfreeman6652 6 років тому +144

    Favorite song. Mayer not only did this classic justice, he made it his own.

    • @barrystewart5946
      @barrystewart5946 5 років тому

      DEAR JOHN Mayer couldn’t have picked a more perfect song😛😛😛

  • @k.joseph2831
    @k.joseph2831 8 років тому +52

    This is what we call Music

    • @aurlene8360
      @aurlene8360 8 років тому +5

      yes!! Not some dumb song like work or call me on my cell phone, but a cover of an amazing song by an amazing artist. also John Mayer can sing amazing, I love his voice, but the way he plays the guitar is mind blowing!!

    • @sonicfoxxmusic4281
      @sonicfoxxmusic4281 8 років тому

      JASMINE LAMPORT....google her material.

  • @andrewd7640
    @andrewd7640 4 місяці тому +14

    14 years later, will never get old

  • @gagejohnson112
    @gagejohnson112 3 роки тому +33

    His voice is so... crisp. I’ve been looking for that word my whole life.

  • @ericmansur9028
    @ericmansur9028 3 роки тому +49

    Arguably the greatest cover of all time.

    • @poppin_freshgaming4334
      @poppin_freshgaming4334 3 роки тому +3

      Grew up on Tom Petty and I love this cover. This is a master class in how you do a cover. Familiar yet entirely new at the same time.

    • @jeffh.9482
      @jeffh.9482 2 роки тому

      No argument.

    • @pessational
      @pessational 2 роки тому

      Is all along the watchtower cover by Jimi Hendrix of Bob Dylan song

  • @CFLsurfr
    @CFLsurfr 2 роки тому +54

    This was a timeless moment. A timeless moment to an already timeless song. It makes your heart stop how beautiful it is. Unbelievable

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

  • @Luckylassie
    @Luckylassie Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful voices ,perfect example of god and his creation being perfect in his and our vision.❤

  • @vedicfrequency
    @vedicfrequency 8 років тому +34

    I found John Mayer a few days ago and I'm in LOVE!
    He's got a beautiful voice, amazing guitarist, and I love the way he smiles in the middle of the song, after a particular note or chord, and that smile just melts my heart ❤

    • @talktalk2412
      @talktalk2412 5 місяців тому

      You still listening to him?

    • @vedicfrequency
      @vedicfrequency 5 місяців тому

      @@talktalk2412 sometimes, yes.

    • @talktalk2412
      @talktalk2412 5 місяців тому

      @@vedicfrequency How often?

  • @andrewdouglas3837
    @andrewdouglas3837 3 роки тому +66

    Give anybody else goosebumps? Especially the last quarter of the song?! Such a superb cover.

    • @veracarvalho8026
      @veracarvalho8026 3 роки тому +1

      Olá muito linda sua musica
      Brasil i Love you

  • @nyawira1000
    @nyawira1000 11 років тому +24

    this man is a blessing I love how his music has that authentic speaking to your soul kind of style

  • @roberthijar4793
    @roberthijar4793 3 місяці тому +3

    These comments give me hope. I am an amateur musician, 40 years now, and I see how the industry and artist have changed. Some popular artist are amazing but others, I just can't get into. John Mayer is the quintessential musician of our time. He is an amazing guitar player, no doubt, but his version of this cover is his testament that you can both pay respect to a great artist like Tom Petty and yet create your own rendition that is as great as the original. Just amazing and moving. If you don't feel anything when you hear this version, well I feel for you. 😊

  • @aw4925
    @aw4925 2 роки тому +116

    Still here in 2022. John made this song his own with his beautiful vocal. The whole of this live concert is the best I've ever seen. Such a talented performer with bucket loads of charisma . He's still got it all ....my favourite . Gets me through the best and worst of times. Forever grateful for John and his music.

  • @brandong1630
    @brandong1630 7 років тому +86

    The smoothness of its delivery sounds like it's a studio version not live. Best live performances john has IMO

    • @absolutjackal
      @absolutjackal 6 років тому +1

      BRANDON so much so this became the album version.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 6 років тому

      I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital enhancements. Thanks and peace out.

  • @CleanRadioPromo
    @CleanRadioPromo 6 років тому +407

    John Mayer is such a talented musician.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 6 років тому +1

      I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and QUIET on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace out.

    • @floridaball4896
      @floridaball4896 6 років тому +1

      This isn't his song, it's Tom Petty's song

    • @Michelle-w9k8e
      @Michelle-w9k8e 6 років тому +1

      @@willritter4076 I looked for it ?? What's ur link ?

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 6 років тому +1

      hi Michelle, UA-cam doesn't like links in comments, but if you YT search my name with John Mayer you should find me easily. Or just tap on my photo there to go straight to my channel. Thanks for asking.

  • @meenboli
    @meenboli 2 місяці тому +12

    His voice is like velvet. Never tire of it (Oct 2024)

  • @ND-le7ud
    @ND-le7ud 7 років тому +285

    It's 1:25 a.m. and I have my finals in 7 hours and 4 minutes. I can't sleep due to anxiety but somehow I came here and listened to this masterpiece and now I have chills all over my body. What a memorable yet scary moment in my life embellished by this song. Thanks John!

    • @jordanc007
      @jordanc007 7 років тому +7

      Living Life did you pass the exam?

    • @drums5050
      @drums5050 7 років тому +1

      Ye how dya go

    • @thetowerfantasymusic
      @thetowerfantasymusic 7 років тому +4

      I found your comment. Got a presentation and an exam tomorrow, in less than 10 hours. Still have to sleep and i'm still studying. But what am I doing also ? Listening to this !! :D

    • @johnkennedyalves8162
      @johnkennedyalves8162 7 років тому

      You´re welcome hahaha

    • @rhonda840
      @rhonda840 7 років тому

      Did u pass ur finals?

  • @ec11681
    @ec11681 8 років тому +27

    John Mayer has music in his bones. Amazing.

  • @johnadey7411
    @johnadey7411 3 роки тому +55

    You can never overtake a legendary song for what it is, but John Mayer does. Great tribute here. His support guitarist and vocalists do an amazing job too but the whole thing put together is amazing! 10/10

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

  • @StephanieEnnis-uu8wt
    @StephanieEnnis-uu8wt Рік тому +3

    Soul connections can’t be denied my beautiful friend. I thank GOD FOR YOU!😘😘💕

  • @jamesleonor5374
    @jamesleonor5374 6 років тому +4431

    I got pregnant listening to this man sing and I am a male. He’s that good people

    • @mossion
      @mossion 6 років тому +43

      saw him in NYC.. he is simply amazing. You just get mesmerized by his talent

    • @aniltripathi9652
      @aniltripathi9652 6 років тому +52

      I'm.not surprised after seeing in the news that 1 out of 50 male in the US identify themselves as female, are transgender.

    • @staceymarshall7016
      @staceymarshall7016 6 років тому +12

      😂😂😂

    • @NFSUNLISTED
      @NFSUNLISTED 6 років тому +8

      lol 🤣

    • @D_SQ
      @D_SQ 6 років тому +17

      I agree man. The way he performed this song, is otherworldly. The guitar sequence in the beginning of Shallow by Lady Gaga reminds me of this record for whatever reason.

  • @hauntedchannel9163
    @hauntedchannel9163 4 роки тому +39

    The best cover of free falling and theres no dispute in that !

    • @connorlee9242
      @connorlee9242 4 роки тому

      hoenstly i think this one is 10x better

  • @chrisfromkc5698
    @chrisfromkc5698 2 роки тому +22

    Anyone can’t help but cry when listening to this? Despite knowing all his deep cuts. There’s something so genuine and John about this version of the song.

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому +1

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

  • @clancyoneill
    @clancyoneill 2 місяці тому +11

    October 2024 🙌
    How cool to have an eternal impact on the human race with your art. Thanks John Mayer ❤️

  • @ThirdEyeThrifter
    @ThirdEyeThrifter 3 роки тому +48

    It’s hypnotic. So beautiful.

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 3 роки тому +2

      Hello Karen, how is everything going with you?

    • @ericsmith8708
      @ericsmith8708 Рік тому

      Yes. I love this video what unique voice nice lyrics. How are you Karen ?

  • @uscitizen898
    @uscitizen898 2 роки тому +72

    This is acoustic music at its best! I never tire of this recording. 🤗🥰

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

  • @beccahaywood7636
    @beccahaywood7636 4 роки тому +24

    I dont usually like covers, but wow, John nailed this. His voice is so dreamy, mellow, and amazing. How does he do it! So beautiful❤

    • @LarryBill233
      @LarryBill233 Рік тому

      Hello Becca how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??

  • @mikeandjuliecarson5067
    @mikeandjuliecarson5067 4 місяці тому +2

    I LOVE this. Great blend of voices, harmony and guitars. SO good.

  • @Nightfiend830
    @Nightfiend830 2 роки тому +28

    One of the best covers of all time.

  • @alx_p_
    @alx_p_ 4 роки тому +22

    John Mayer's voice is the only thing that can save my lonely ass from depression

  • @evetyler05
    @evetyler05 3 роки тому +87

    I'm only 16 years old, but i know for a fact that at my wedding, this is the song for father daughter dance. Me and my dad are obsessed with john mayer and this is our favourite.

    • @chrisfromkc5698
      @chrisfromkc5698 2 роки тому +1

      Cute

    • @charlesmcgowen7238
      @charlesmcgowen7238 2 роки тому +1

      @Eve Tyler You should listen to Boyce Avenue's cover of this before you get married =)

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 роки тому

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

  • @adamblue3488
    @adamblue3488 11 днів тому

    Everyone always talks about Johns guitar playing skills (fully justified btw), but it's actually his voice that initially drags people in, and his voice is never spoken about. I remember hearing songs like Back to You and No Such Thing 20+ years ago and being immediately hooked on his voice. My favourite artist by a country mile 👌

  • @aghawkeye4829
    @aghawkeye4829 5 років тому +201

    The background music is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

    • @jensclarberg6419
      @jensclarberg6419 5 років тому +19

      You mean, the music?

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 5 років тому +2

      I'd be honored if some old-school John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and Happy '020s to all.

    • @oliverfrancopabon3721
      @oliverfrancopabon3721 5 років тому

      Mike Msssé sing this much better.

    • @elidaniel5939
      @elidaniel5939 4 роки тому

      Seriously this is the best background music you ever heard? It’s only a few chords lmao

    • @aghawkeye4829
      @aghawkeye4829 4 роки тому +5

      @@elidaniel5939 Its not about the number of chords its about the way you use those chords. I have been playing this for last 8 years and i don't think anything more beautiful can be made by just keeping it so easy.

  • @ShooterMcG949
    @ShooterMcG949 4 роки тому +35

    If this is actually his natural voice with no effects I think this is the best male vocal performance I’ve ever heard

  • @Alex0Etges
    @Alex0Etges 6 місяців тому +6

    I used to sing this on the street with a homeless musician in England from time to time. He's dead now, and coming back to this always reminds me of him, in a beautiful way.

  • @aryangupta7090
    @aryangupta7090 Рік тому +39

    I’ll do anything to go back in time to witness this masterpiece live

  • @Moriabrosh
    @Moriabrosh 3 роки тому +27

    This is one of the best things I ever discovered and I’m just fucking greatfull we have UA-cam and the ability to listen and see John mayer. I don’t know why but I find myself here every other day without realising how much I NEED this every time...I just can’t describe the way this video makes me feel

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 3 роки тому

      I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal UA-cam performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and QUIET in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Peace out and stay safe.

  • @neillima2712
    @neillima2712 3 роки тому +360

    Imagine being at this concert and being able to hear this live! Unbelievable! Made it his own definitely!

    • @mgnta1
      @mgnta1 3 роки тому +11

      To me there are only two ways to do a cover. Either do it the same or make it your own. He definitely made it his own with this one. Amazing cover.

    • @maloulugert2110
      @maloulugert2110 2 роки тому +1

      I would die for this!

    • @GUNSNTERMINATOR24
      @GUNSNTERMINATOR24 2 роки тому +2

      No please leave the original to Tom petty

    • @Laura-ck3bp
      @Laura-ck3bp 2 роки тому +1

      Just saw him at Madison Square Garden-He did it again and actually pushed it a little harder with the high vocals. He outdid this one. Epic.

    • @maloulugert2110
      @maloulugert2110 2 роки тому

      @@Laura-ck3bp do you have any Video? Is it possible to see it somewhere ? Lucky you!!!

  • @SarahMeseMessberg
    @SarahMeseMessberg 10 місяців тому +2

    His channel 14 on Sirius Life with John Mayer is awesome. I'm a LIFEr

  • @rangeofmotion5993
    @rangeofmotion5993 7 років тому +21

    What an amazing cover of a timeless song by a gifted artist!

  • @aakanshthapa7407
    @aakanshthapa7407 4 роки тому +37

    Every song of john is meant to be heard at night.

  • @jsc529
    @jsc529 9 років тому +37

    i dont know why but this version of free fallin makes me cry...

    • @unipalooza.
      @unipalooza. 9 років тому +5

      Was it his fart a 3:37?

    • @XPrincess30
      @XPrincess30 9 років тому

      Aww

    • @MFDOOOOM
      @MFDOOOOM 9 років тому

      +Jorgan Morgan™ lol

    • @samueljones2908
      @samueljones2908 9 років тому

      its true.....men have become soft these days our ancestors will be ashamed! men need to go back to when men were men, ate, drank worked 7 days a week, woman slaved over the kitchen whilst we men made love to them and bore our children then left and returned weeks,months later with a wilderbeast strapped to our backs back to the days were men did not cry, were men were men and woman were woman.

    • @davidhockley1082
      @davidhockley1082 9 років тому

      +Joey Deep
      I think we are all crying, listening to this rubbish

  • @TamaraT1973
    @TamaraT1973 Рік тому +4

    This is such perfection. I have seen him so many times.Each time, I try to capture this moment of perfection but can
    never get there. THIS WAS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PERFORMANCE.Still my theme song sung by my favorite artist

  • @hollandlover123
    @hollandlover123 5 років тому +53

    Just saw John in Brisbane Australia on Monday.......great live act as always. Super.

  • @thejazz338
    @thejazz338 4 роки тому +21

    John Mayer is 1 of the best concerts anyone can have the fortune of seeing! Great Great guitarist/ singer and songwriter!!🥰

    • @johnmayer3528
      @johnmayer3528 3 роки тому

      Thanks for loving my music
      May God almighty bless you
      Thanks for being my fans
      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kylemccloud9197
    @kylemccloud9197 3 роки тому +26

    3:26 that “Fallin” is killer

  • @PeppaPeaa
    @PeppaPeaa 2 місяці тому +6

    Found this song in lockdown and still listen to it today great performance

  • @metroymedio8929
    @metroymedio8929 4 роки тому +31

    Wow! His style has changed a lot since back then. I love his past and present music 😍

  • @blondegrizzly2458
    @blondegrizzly2458 5 років тому +786

    Seeing how alive this comment section is gives me hope in humanity

    • @ashleybeetnik1984
      @ashleybeetnik1984 5 років тому +8

      It shouldn't

    • @Mayurishihz11
      @Mayurishihz11 4 роки тому +2

      @@ashleybeetnik1984 shut up

    • @ashleybeetnik1984
      @ashleybeetnik1984 4 роки тому

      @@Mayurishihz11 haha ok. Only cause you said so.

    • @KeiraParker
      @KeiraParker 4 роки тому +1

      I posted a John Mayer cover anyone check it out would mean a lot :)

    • @thelastofthemonitos6994
      @thelastofthemonitos6994 4 роки тому +1

      Hope ? Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

  • @SummeRain783
    @SummeRain783 3 роки тому +22

    One of the few talented musicians left today

  • @patrickandjamieohollaren4350
    @patrickandjamieohollaren4350 Рік тому +8

    One of the best live performers the world has. I saw him touring with his trio and it rates as one of my favorite concerts ever.

  • @wasab1tch
    @wasab1tch Рік тому +50

    These two dudes at the back adds really pretty colors to John's playing, that's why this is a masterpiece!

  • @4ourty5ive
    @4ourty5ive 4 роки тому +71

    This entire performance “where the light is” is still killer from start to finish

  • @samanthamcgarry3586
    @samanthamcgarry3586 3 роки тому +31

    Is it just me or does anyone else listen to this song over and over, its perfection :)

    • @samanthamcgarry3586
      @samanthamcgarry3586 3 роки тому

      You're song is out of this world. It gives me goosebumps 🥰 thank you for taking the to to reply

    • @samanthamcgarry3586
      @samanthamcgarry3586 3 роки тому

      @John Clayton Mayer thank you for your lovely reply 😊 you sing this so well it's beautiful