The only other solo I’ve seen him do that has carried the same energy was his solo for “Gravity” during the Mac Miller celebration of life. I highly recommend checking it out, not many views and is in my opinion his best solo… and gravity isn’t even my favorite song of his😂 absolutely masterful!
I absolutely HATE they won't leave this video up. Just my opinion, but this is my number one favorite John Mayer live song performance. The solo is nothing short of other worldly. This is truly the hidden gem John's catalog.
I completely agree with you! Gravity live version and this version of Covered in the Rain are my favorite JM songs. What comes through his guitar is indescribable, no words. And his lyrics and his charisma. He's a gift from God to his fans and audience. His music melts me.
@@RagilZone I heard he had to have surgery on his vocal cords and that's why his voice is obviously not up to par but I'm still in love with his live performances.
@@Turkey_Fart Maybe it's just a matter of personal taste because it's my favourite album of his despite the fact that I absolutely love Continuum & The Search for Everything.
when i was a student, i really like his neon, and one night i was on a bus to see my girlfriend, and i saw the lights and buildings just flowing with the rain on the window, and i was listening to this song. can't forget how i felt that night, it brings me back everytime.
I relate hard! First year of university for me, first girlfriend, both of us loving Mayer, catching buses together to the city and back, the rain...man, such a magical time.
He deserves to be in the same conversation as the all time greatest guitar players. Anyone who judges him by his pop music doesn't understand him as a musician
I think John was tired after writing St. Patrick's day and having like 40 difficult chords... so he wrote a 2 chord song... and was equally as amazing...
His least complicated songs (chords-wise) have the best solos ever, like covered in rain, slow dancing, gravity and I don’t trust myself (all three the “where the light is” version) or I guess I just feel like
@@niekvanwensen I think that's because when the chords are simple you can just shred pentatonics. And let's be honest, pentatonics are what guitarists to the best.
@@fatkitty4207 yeah definitely, it’s the easiest scale but also the most versatile and imo it gets too much hate. I often hear people complaining that John is just an average guitarist and is only using the “easy pentatonic”, but look at SRV, or Hendrix, or BB king, they pretty much only used the pentatonic yet they’re some of the biggest guitarlegends of all time
@@niekvanwensen Because it doesn't matter if it's easy, "easy" doesn't equal "bad" so just leave them with what they think lol. It's just a bunch of void critiques.
Missing John’s raw emotions. Glad he shared this piece of his heart with us. This is a masterpiece.. years later I catch myself listening to this version to feel this
And dont forget that oh so familiar but ever revealing emotional barometer that is the “guitar face”. Most of, if not all, the best do it. I have always tried to read the faces to understand the notes better myself. SRV did it. Prince as well. Keith Richards has a sort of subtler version because I’m Pretty sure he is a living mummy with skin so leathery I’m unable to ascertain much. Anyone who ever played the instrument this well are guilty of making them myself included. John’s talent is undeniable.
The phrasing in the solo is just full of emotion. It speaks in a way that we each will hear whatever it needs to say to us at the time all while saying exactly what he meant to say while playing it... Brilliant.
Damn, i always have chills and tears in my eyes when i see this performance. John's one of the best guitar players of the last 20+ years, u gotta watch it live.
I have a copy of this full concert. Downloaded it back in 2010 I believe. It is still on my 1st Gen iPod touch. I'm looking for ways to transfer it to my computer so I can share it with you guys
Absolutely! Really reminds me of the SRV - "Life Without You" solo. Both quite slow ballad'y songs with solos that just come in and hit you right in the face and with so much emotion and power behind them. Definitely two of my favourite solos of all time!
It’s cool to watch how he moves around when playing solos like this. Just playing by feel and letting go of control of his body and letting the music guide him around the stage
And that’s why I will never play anything other my American made Deluxe Strat and a good tube amp. Love you John. Your the reason I took guitar lessons.
i remember about ten years ago i dedicated my life to guitar after watching this nonstop. coming back to it its still the greatest guitar solo ive ever seen.
this song makes me cry just hearing the opening arpeggio.... then gives me the utter chills. spooky, "watching CNN" 9/11 in the backdrop "a silhouette I haven't gotten used to yet" is the skyline without the twin towers
Honestly when he calms that solo down just do go NUTS at the end of it… makes me laugh but only cause idk how else to react. He’s just other worldly on the guitar
20 years ago. He was what like 23. He had so much talent at such a young age. Incredible. One note missed throughout this that performance, with those licks, is otherworldly
He was like 22 years old or something, insane to have this level of depth in music and vocals. That perfect falsetto sounds like howling in grief, absolute emotion. So talented.
YT keeps taking it down, but thankfully some blessed souls keep putting it back up. This solo on the record sounds of the same perfection, but watching him perform his wizardry just adds so much more appreciation as to how that sonic beauty came to fruition.
This is the very first DVD I have ever bought! I didn't see the point since I had the cd's and asked my friend how many times would ever watch it? Oops, my mistake, I watched it so often that if it was a vinyl record it would had those white groves....
This solo is just absolutely spectacular. If I was stranded on a deserted island and could have only one song, it would be this one. You killed it John!
I can't understand why this video has been taken down so often, it has to one of the most extraordinary performaces that I have ever seen. Maybe John should upload this one himself.
Tomo Fujita sent me here. I'm kinda disappointed. This really isn't anything special. Certainly not the "(b)est song ever made...too much for this world".
@@jankafka7330 when you set ur expectations too high, it's normal to get disappointed. I recommend u to give this song one more try, listen to it with an open mind. Someday you'll probably realize the hidden greatness behind this simple chords, meaningful lyrics and astonishing solo created by Mayer.
These days, with the world getting colder, She spends more time sleeping over Than I'd planned. Tonight we're gonna order in, Drinkin' wine and watchin CNN. It's dark I know, but then again It's the brightest thing I got When I'm covered in rain Now, I'm covered in rain, rain, rain, rain From fireworks to fireplaces Summer stole what fall replaces And now we're people watching All the people, people watching us right back Standing by the missing signs At the CVS, by the checkout line She puts her quiet hands in mine, Cause she's the brightest thing I've got When I'm covered in rain Cause I'm covered in rain, rain, rain, rain Cause I'm covered in rain No I'm covered in rain And come December, Lydia left. She mentioned something 'bout it being for the best, And I can't say I disagree, and it's killing me. And now I'm standing facing west Tracing my fingers round a silhouette I haven't gotten used to yet, But it's the brightest thing I've got When I'm covered in rain Now, I'm covered in rain, rain No, I'm covered in rain, rain, rain, rain I'm covered in, covered in, covered in rain
i have listened to this song for over a decade now, usually in my mornings with a cup of coffee and a smoke. thanks john for this tune, thanks for uploading again!
I listen to this song and it transports me to such a special moment where I enjoyed driving my convertible car so much, forgetting about everything and thinking only about enjoying the music and the road💓
I can't even believe that now there's a video of this song, I was looking for it since a long time, and now I feel honored by this🤩 Thank you whoever has posted it❤️
I agree with so many others in the comments. Thus is the best live performance I've ever seen/heard. He makes the guitar speak to your soul. Have to give credit to that band too, they matched every queue and followed John's passion in this one.
He poured literally everything he had into that solo. That was truly inspired
It’s insane
The only other solo I’ve seen him do that has carried the same energy was his solo for “Gravity” during the Mac Miller celebration of life. I highly recommend checking it out, not many views and is in my opinion his best solo… and gravity isn’t even my favorite song of his😂 absolutely masterful!
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This Came out when I was 42. I took a chance and bought it. My kids thought I was almost cool. I never looked back.
I absolutely HATE they won't leave this video up. Just my opinion, but this is my number one favorite John Mayer live song performance. The solo is nothing short of other worldly. This is truly the hidden gem John's catalog.
Agreed, his best performance of this song, maybe of all his songs.
@@peenweinerstien3977 guitar yes 100%, singing maybe not as much
@@sterilesteve5565 ua-cam.com/video/4i8-gF7O8W8/v-deo.html, watch this version of covered in rain, his voice is much better
I completely agree with you! Gravity live version and this version of Covered in the Rain are my favorite JM songs. What comes through his guitar is indescribable, no words. And his lyrics and his charisma. He's a gift from God to his fans and audience. His music melts me.
@@RagilZone I heard he had to have surgery on his vocal cords and that's why his voice is obviously not up to par but I'm still in love with his live performances.
Sob Rock is cool, but I truly miss that era…
There is no comparison. This is John at his best
Personally I like Sob Rock more but don't get me wrong, his older stuff is still legendary 😎
Couldn’t be said any better
Sob rock is the most disappointing John mayer album ever. He hyped it up so much and it let me down hard
@@Turkey_Fart Maybe it's just a matter of personal taste because it's my favourite album of his despite the fact that I absolutely love Continuum & The Search for Everything.
when i was a student, i really like his neon, and one night i was on a bus to see my girlfriend, and i saw the lights and buildings just flowing with the rain on the window, and i was listening to this song. can't forget how i felt that night, it brings me back everytime.
man.
Daamm bro.
You guys are still together?
I relate hard! First year of university for me, first girlfriend, both of us loving Mayer, catching buses together to the city and back, the rain...man, such a magical time.
If you play guitar you realise how good this is, if you don't play guitar you need to know this is really good.
I couldn’t agree more. Been playing for over 20 years. This is stuff of legends.
@@TheOlRazzleDazzler Amen.
#preach
thats nice 🖤
I play electric guitar so I KNOW for a fact that this is one of the best solos ever
He deserves to be in the same conversation as the all time greatest guitar players. Anyone who judges him by his pop music doesn't understand him as a musician
This is one of the most tight solid back units you will hear. Incredibly complementary to Johns playing at all times
David La WALKS alllllll over this man. it's JPJ style amazing
I don't know how many times I watched this, but today I almost cried.
What I’d give to play like this just one time! Even if it was by myself, with no one to hear it!
This is the best live performance I’ve ever heard in my life.
David gilmour live at Pompeii 2016
@@danielkrznaric6053A Great Day For Freedom live in gdańsk is truly otherwordly
Check out Queen of California on crossroads. His solo is great on that too
Check out "Baby come back by Player played live in West Allis". That one is god level also.
I think John was tired after writing St. Patrick's day and having like 40 difficult chords... so he wrote a 2 chord song... and was equally as amazing...
His least complicated songs (chords-wise) have the best solos ever, like covered in rain, slow dancing, gravity and I don’t trust myself (all three the “where the light is” version) or I guess I just feel like
@@niekvanwensen facts 💯
@@niekvanwensen I think that's because when the chords are simple you can just shred pentatonics. And let's be honest, pentatonics are what guitarists to the best.
@@fatkitty4207 yeah definitely, it’s the easiest scale but also the most versatile and imo it gets too much hate. I often hear people complaining that John is just an average guitarist and is only using the “easy pentatonic”, but look at SRV, or Hendrix, or BB king, they pretty much only used the pentatonic yet they’re some of the biggest guitarlegends of all time
@@niekvanwensen Because it doesn't matter if it's easy, "easy" doesn't equal "bad" so just leave them with what they think lol. It's just a bunch of void critiques.
After all these years of us growing old together, I've found songs that get stuck in my head, I always end up back with John Mayer's Covered in Rain
Same here , I even attempted to play parts of the solo by ear
The section after he sits down is soulful AF
I’ve seen JM over 15 times live and still come back to this performance. The solo is just magical.
lucky you
Saw him live at this show in Birmingham
@@stevensavage7870 how fun that must have been. 😀. Did you know at the time that you’d still be listening in 2024??
Missing John’s raw emotions. Glad he shared this piece of his heart with us. This is a masterpiece.. years later I catch myself listening to this version to feel this
I’d watch this concert over & over when I was younger. Obsessed. Always loved how this song grew out of City Love.
The guitar riff is 🚀 and his smooth voice. Reminds me of Santana but this is a song since 2004 it’s my favorite JM song
0:00 intro
0:54 verse 1
1:34 short interlude
1:49 verse 2
2:15 chorus
2:42 fast solo
3:30 chords part
3:54 slower solo
5:04 soft solo
5:39 transition riff
6:01 delay riff
6:27 rhythm riff
6:37 fast solo 2
7:22 tremelo strumming
7:37 transition
7:51 verse 3
8:17 chorus + outro
9:01 interlude riff again
I will never stop loving JM
it's like every note was perfectly placed in that solo, and perfectly flowed with the rest of the band. One of the best performances for sure.
Shades of Stevie in the tone and phrasing in the first part of the solo, but the best form of homage. John is a virtuoso.
I know right I feel like most people don’t realize that he srv inspired
And dont forget that oh so familiar but ever revealing emotional barometer that is the “guitar face”. Most of, if not all, the best do it. I have always tried to read the faces to understand the notes better myself. SRV did it. Prince as well. Keith Richards has a sort of subtler version because I’m Pretty sure he is a living mummy with skin so leathery I’m unable to ascertain much. Anyone who ever played the instrument this well are guilty of making them myself included. John’s talent is undeniable.
@@tmmuscics2753 I don't think even Stevie can play a solo like that. SRV is one of my faves but John's technical knowledge is way deeper than SRV
Damn John Mayer is dope as fuck
The phrasing in the solo is just full of emotion. It speaks in a way that we each will hear whatever it needs to say to us at the time all while saying exactly what he meant to say while playing it... Brilliant.
Well said
Every now and then there’s a song that the first time you hear it you just wish it would never end and this is one of them.
Still one of Johns best and thats saying a lot, guys got an insane catalogue of live performances
We all rocked those jeans. Dont lie.
My favorite guitar solo. My favorite song. I love this so much. An absolute masterpiece.
This solo could cure corona lol
God bless you for the upload! I was so disappointed when it was no longer in my UA-cam playlists. This version with the solo is just heaven.
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Thanks man..searching for this since few years
if u want the video performance of this song u can always find it at Vimeo, UA-cam seems to take this down often
Or buy the Dvd?
@@lepantspants5058 will do
@@ey6944 Oh! didn’t know that. Thanks 🙏
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Damn, i always have chills and tears in my eyes when i see this performance. John's one of the best guitar players of the last 20+ years, u gotta watch it live.
My GOD those scooped pick-ups. The tone is monstrous.
Texas special pickups are something else man
I have a copy of this full concert. Downloaded it back in 2010 I believe. It is still on my 1st Gen iPod touch. I'm looking for ways to transfer it to my computer so I can share it with you guys
Nice one ! 😁 he's our hero!
Do it!! Email link!!
Please 🥰
We are counting on you, hero
Isn't the DVD readily available?
I hear some Stevie influence. What a guitar monster! Love this!
Absolutely! Really reminds me of the SRV - "Life Without You" solo. Both quite slow ballad'y songs with solos that just come in and hit you right in the face and with so much emotion and power behind them. Definitely two of my favourite solos of all time!
It’s cool to watch how he moves around when playing solos like this. Just playing by feel and letting go of control of his body and letting the music guide him around the stage
I will never grow tired of this performance. Can't describe how good it is.
And that’s why I will never play anything other my American made Deluxe Strat and a good tube amp. Love you John. Your the reason I took guitar lessons.
i remember about ten years ago i dedicated my life to guitar after watching this nonstop. coming back to it its still the greatest guitar solo ive ever seen.
Best John Mayer song. Change my mind
The beginning of this solo is right on with the beginning of Stevie Ray Vaughn's Life Without You solo. Love it so much
Still one of the very best guitar solo ever. John blessed his strat a dreamy voice
There are few perfect things in this world, but that solo... lord, have mercy.
this song makes me cry just hearing the opening arpeggio.... then gives me the utter chills. spooky, "watching CNN" 9/11 in the backdrop "a silhouette I haven't gotten used to yet" is the skyline without the twin towers
I hadn't notice that lyrics, wow. What a fucking masterpiece of a song.
Are you sure that’s what that means ?
Yes, JM has said this was written about nyc post 9/11.
@@emilynorris8118 correct. And an interesting juxtaposition to City Love
@Maximiliano Guerra Calderon No I hear you, it can go either way
Honestly when he calms that solo down just do go NUTS at the end of it… makes me laugh but only cause idk how else to react. He’s just other worldly on the guitar
20 years ago. He was what like 23. He had so much talent at such a young age. Incredible. One note missed throughout this that performance, with those licks, is otherworldly
His command is impeccable
@@jimhendricks413 what missed note? I can't find it
@@philgmguitar4856 7:17
Crazy
Jim Hendricks complimenting John Mayer lol
Unbelievable feeling from John. Seems like he is sharing cells with he's guitar.
This is the most beautiful song I ever heard, first time I heard I was in tears
those rare artist that you just have to see to believe it.. watching John performing is even better than just listening to his music. Amazing talent!!
I finally found the live performance. No doubts that’s one of the best John’s songs ever. Thank you for upload it!
He was like 22 years old or something, insane to have this level of depth in music and vocals. That perfect falsetto sounds like howling in grief, absolute emotion. So talented.
This performance precedes UA-cam. I remember watching this over and over again on Yahoo music or something like that.
YT keeps taking it down, but thankfully some blessed souls keep putting it back up. This solo on the record sounds of the same perfection, but watching him perform his wizardry just adds so much more appreciation as to how that sonic beauty came to fruition.
This song right here showed that he was a masterful guitarist he is musical genius...
This is the very first DVD I have ever bought! I didn't see the point since I had the cd's and asked my friend how many times would ever watch it?
Oops, my mistake, I watched it so often that if it was a vinyl record it would had those white groves....
Finally I've seen the video that goes with the performance, masterful.. no other words for it
John was already cracked out of his mind at guitar back then🙏
This solo is just absolutely spectacular. If I was stranded on a deserted island and could have only one song, it would be this one. You killed it John!
Still one of the best Mayer performances and songs, such a powerful heart wrenching song
I can't understand why this video has been taken down so often, it has to one of the most extraordinary performaces that I have ever seen. Maybe John should upload this one himself.
Copyright infringement
Best song ever made ! this is just too much for this world
too
Tomo Fujita sent me here.
I'm kinda disappointed. This really isn't anything special. Certainly not the "(b)est song ever made...too much for this world".
@@jankafka7330 when you set ur expectations too high, it's normal to get disappointed. I recommend u to give this song one more try, listen to it with an open mind. Someday you'll probably realize the hidden greatness behind this simple chords, meaningful lyrics and astonishing solo created by Mayer.
the best video I watch on a daily basis..lol
DUDE THIS IS JUST EPIC. I JUST HAD TO LISTEN TO THIS EVERYDAY TO KEEP ME ALIVE.
Beautiful, intoxicating, & infectious .. makes my heart race....
I can feel SRV guitar all over the solo. Yep, the Best live solo so far .👍🏼
this is for when people ask me why I like Johns stuff..nuff said
he should release a version of this solo, with quality, this is beyond awesome
我看到的是一个孤独的大男孩，自由娴熟地用尽全力表达他深邃的情感。不论是他身边带给他温暖的女孩、还是温柔的雨水，他是幸福的。感谢有这么美好的音乐陪伴！
These days, with the world getting colder,
She spends more time sleeping over
Than I'd planned.
Tonight we're gonna order in,
Drinkin' wine and watchin CNN.
It's dark I know, but then again
It's the brightest thing I got
When I'm covered in rain
Now, I'm covered in rain, rain, rain, rain
From fireworks to fireplaces
Summer stole what fall replaces
And now we're people watching
All the people, people watching us right back
Standing by the missing signs
At the CVS, by the checkout line
She puts her quiet hands in mine,
Cause she's the brightest thing I've got
When I'm covered in rain
Cause I'm covered in rain, rain, rain, rain
Cause I'm covered in rain
No I'm covered in rain
And come December, Lydia left.
She mentioned something 'bout it being for the best,
And I can't say I disagree, and it's killing me.
And now I'm standing facing west
Tracing my fingers round a silhouette
I haven't gotten used to yet,
But it's the brightest thing I've got
When I'm covered in rain
Now, I'm covered in rain, rain
No, I'm covered in rain, rain, rain, rain
I'm covered in, covered in, covered in rain
Such good songwriting. So down to earth and simple but full of soul.
John was dressed like a teenage slacker but he played like a god tier musician that night.
early 2000s fashion my guy
Beautiful song. Genius John. What else can I say.
i have listened to this song for over a decade now, usually in my mornings with a cup of coffee and a smoke. thanks john for this tune, thanks for uploading again!
I love how the solo has a story of it's own to tell!!
Let's see today's pop stars pull this off. Exactly.
Lol stupid comment
@@sirikalvik just saying for all the people still calling John a pop only star
One of his best performances ever
been looking fior this since sorfever.. thank you so much for uploading... this is john mayers little wing...
Even John had to sit down for this 1!
His closest reincarnation of SRV in solo. Stevie would have been proud of that.
"The best live version of covered in the rain"
The best guitar tone I ever heard.
Best solo. Period.
I get chills every time!
Thanks for uploading bruh!!!! Was searching for this for months haha
I had a copy of this full concert on my iPod 1st gen back in 2012. Problem is, I can no longer open it :(
Breathtaking.
If you haven't - buy the DVD and watch it - then watch it with Johns commentary on. 👌🏻
This is the best thing that anyone has ever done with a guitar
I listen to this song and it transports me to such a special moment where I enjoyed driving my convertible car so much, forgetting about everything and thinking only about enjoying the music and the road💓
year 2021, 240p quality, not even mad
With John mayer, that's how you know it's about to get real fucking good
Who cares about the video quality when you can get HIGH just by listening him playing. Dude is a fcking GOAT
I've been looking for this video for years now. I finally found it. Gonna share it with my newest John Mayer convert. Just in time.
So much honesty in this
Jesus Loves You
One .. if not thee one
Favourite solo of my lifetime.
So timeless.
Personally by far the best gig of JM. Listening over 10 years of any given Thursday live and still gets better each time. Thank you for the upload.
I want him to play this on current mood so bad.
Best song ever made and played.
FANTASTIC !!!!!!
Been listeningt to this for years! I have the dvd. God bless john Mayer! 🎶🎶🎶
I can't even believe that now there's a video of this song, I was looking for it since a long time, and now I feel honored by this🤩
Thank you whoever has posted it❤️
Stevie ray never passed away he’s still here and better.
I agree with so many others in the comments. Thus is the best live performance I've ever seen/heard. He makes the guitar speak to your soul. Have to give credit to that band too, they matched every queue and followed John's passion in this one.
Love, love, LOVE this song!
Back again. Still best. Fight me.