Honestly, i think I've listened to this video more than any other one i can think of in my entire life. the musicianship.. the pocket.. It's rare. And the ability to just come out in front of what looks to be about 40 thousand people and lay it down raw like that. John needs to start working more with Pino & SJ. Hell of a trio. doesn't get better than this.
@@Imafriggingoddess What amp you running for the HD650's?? I'm rocking the Sennheiser Amperior on a Aune T1 with a Russian Rocket tube, FULL SEND BABY!
Tbh being high probably has helped him put more feel into the music. But whenever i try to play guitar while high, I think I sound amazing but then when I record myself while high it sounds like a dying cat
Killer job by John Mayer. But it could not have been done without Pino slapping the bass and Steve Jordan playing heaven on the drums to complete the trio sound. One of my favorites!
I don't see where Pino was slapping at all. All, but once he was shown playing palm mute and once he was playing figure style. I didn't hear any slapping and slap wouldn't fit the type of song or the bass he was playing.
For non musicians out there listening to this, he's an absolute beast to be able to sing and play like that simultaneously! Just in case, you know, it wasn't obvious.
Btw what John plays there is the dopest shit ever. Like, it's so different and arrogant even. It shows how he does whatever he wants, but he still knows the right way to do it
this single performance elevates him to one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time. Do you all hear what's going on inside his guitar as a result of his fingers?? Do you hear the genius?????
To say that John Mayer is one of the greatest blues guitarists really disrespects blues, yes the man can obviously play really well, but he’s not a blues legend
@@luukipuuk3537 yes he is lol to say that he’s not is actually the disrespect to the blues. If you know music you know John Mayer is one of the greatest guitarists of all time he’s almost like the devil
Great marriage of THAT VOICE and his guitar playing - another great interpretation of a standard. I've only recently started listening to this guy and he is impressive
a set list I can hit play on and just ride the wave the whole way. I see a lot of people on his videos say... " The guy who sings your body is a wonderland?" lol no one realizes this guy is insanely talented and does more than pop. Just saw him in Vegas man what a bad ass show. ( I also didn't know he could jam like this until I saw him with Dead and Co. )
Guitar work: perfectly played Bass guitar: not too much notes but super tight and clean Drums: some of the tightest I've ever heard and a heavenly snare tuned by the God of drumming Overall:amazing performance
What exactly is killer about it? I am genuinely curious. I mean, it is not very versatile or hard to play, persist out of basic blues licks and is quite short. Nothing I listed makes it bad in any way, but I don't hear the genius so many claim to see in JM. He has great tone and very good dynamic playing, but nothing exceptional.
@@maelpstrs_music That is not what I meant by that. But a great, not just good solo needs more than a couple of notes played with feel. It should touch you emotionally *and* leave you in awe of the skill. At least, when you want to declare it as one of the best solos ever.
@@rollingslothmachine3431 Everyone his own taste I guess. I kinda feel you, because the first time I heard this solo I was like sure okay, but now whenever I put up this tune the solo just gives me chills all over my body, the phrasing, the feel, the groove. It just has it all.
Top 3 best John Mayer live performances ever. I'd be shitting my pants in front of a crowd that big yet, he on the other hand looks so chill, relaxed & at ease with the guitar & the singing. A true master performer! 🔥🙌🏻
The man is a straight killer on the guitar. Such a badass walking out on stage like that and casually delivering a mind blowing performance that captivated the audience, including fellow performers. This rendition never gets old, even after so many years
As cool and collected as it gets, the guy has no equal in his age bracket today. Period. This is God given talent right here, astonishing how easy he makes it look, unreal.
I think even if he can avoid the "visible virtuosity" trap, that can be annoying, he cant escape from the real virtuosity of his style. The main riff, is something of incredibly special. Every single note, ghost or not, contribute to an incomparable harmony. I'm simply amazed by this guy.
dammmmmmm! if i didnt know any better i would say John Mayer sold his soul to the Devil himself at the crossroads, what a solo! love his version of this classic
Coming from Bills' live version, this is an abomination. Mayer is playing scared and as yet to play a decent lick halfway threw the jam. I bet Mayer cringes at this verison, hes gotten a lot better. His phrases and timing are horrible from a guitarist perspective. Mayer wouldn't be considered a good guitarist if he couldn't sing. If he couldn't sing no one would know who was. I'm glad people can enjoy it either way.
@@joshonhisbullshit and if you're at it, look at the 81 Montreal concert, that's my best live concert I've ever seen so far ! Absolutely astonishing ! But please take the time and look the whole concert and not just parts, trust me, it's worth it
He took the entire crowd to a state of bliss. Such a genius. I really feel lucky to have come across this video years ago yet still like to watch it often to boost my mood.
One of the best performances of all time! I get the chills every time. This trio is ridiculously talented! You can just feel the energy between them, it crazy!
I actually experience a slight feeling of vertigo when thinking about the talent it takes to pull off something like this. I can't fathom the amount of hours and refining it takes to get to this stage of talent
por dios!!! te vuela la cabeza! no se como la gente puede estar tan tranquila con este increíble tema! si fuera en vivo en Argentina nos volvemos locos!! es excitante!!!
I mean, wow!! This is so f* brilliant. The perfect bass, the perfect drums, and the guitar by John Mayer...... just..... brilliant. No other words. Listened to it a 1000 times or more, and still blows my mind 🤯🤯 (especially in the car)....
I’ve been revisiting pieces of this on guitar for over a year, and finally discovered why it’s so difficult: you have to learn his acoustic songs to play his electric songs. 🤯 Listen to that slap groove intro. It’s all over the A side of Live in LA.
In my opinion, everyone should learn acoustic. There is so much technique and potential lost in not being able to play classical. Mark Knopfler didn't even use a pick on his electric, barely any distortion but he made it sound heavenly anyway with his unique style playing without a pick. Just grow some nails and start learning 😁
Yo I promise I've listened to this as many times as everyone else here, as well as played it 5 times live. Rehearsed this with my band hundreds of times and I still love it
I’m honestly still shocked sometimes I ended up a John Mayer fan. All it took was some good doses at a Dead and Company show. It’s been about 6 years now and I’ll finally admit it, I love John Mayer
one of the single most pivotal videos i watched in my teen years while learning guitar... pretty sure many other are similar around the world and can reference this video.
![John Mayer - Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers) - 2010 - Live at Susquehanna Bank Center, NJ[HQ AUDIO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YCwfeEoGfKw/mqdefault.jpg)
Honestly, i think I've listened to this video more than any other one i can think of in my entire life. the musicianship.. the pocket.. It's rare. And the ability to just come out in front of what looks to be about 40 thousand people and lay it down raw like that. John needs to start working more with Pino & SJ. Hell of a trio. doesn't get better than this.
John Mayer Trio has been around for over ten years. They made a live album together in 2005.
And good thing is they're working together again for the album that's dropping next year. Blues vibes gonna be back and aren't we glad for it
Ryan Brown I must have listened to it at least 20 times in a row today. Can't wait to see him live in Jersey soon.
30k people, 2009. Was amazing.
Update on the concert I saw; I came, I saw, he conquered.
this is the song i always choose to test out new headphones
Jaaaaa same
Rofl, came here today to test my new Sennheiser HD650!
LOL ;))
Hahahaha...that’s exactly what I’m doing now.!
@@Imafriggingoddess What amp you running for the HD650's?? I'm rocking the Sennheiser Amperior on a Aune T1 with a Russian Rocket tube, FULL SEND BABY!
Pino Palladino is such an amazing bass player, he really knows when to shut up and how to do awesome basslines
Exactly, doesn’t need to steel the show but the performance and especially the solo would be kinda boring without Pino
Less is more, and the notes he plays are right in your face
The anti flea
@@jaspervanloo9864 also helps having that nice fat p bass with flats tone
No doubt
I can't poop in the morning without listening to this.
Another successful day of pooping. Nice and soft.
and another
today soft poop!
lmaooo
fragrant poop with hazelnut aroma.
This shit never gets old. Been coming back to this video for 10 years.
Same
Me too
I was in the 5th row.. this whole concert was awesome.. Revolving stage, couldn't take a piss because act after act was just too incredible
I love seeing all the smiles of the guys in the front rows as he plays.
Condom catheter leg bag. Look it up
Where was this?
Who’s here in 2020?? I’m convinced this is the best JM performance ever..
Brady Smith i think slow dancing in LA was his best but this is close
Gravity live in LA is still the best for me
Brady Smith gravity live in la 2008
Top 5 easy
Out of My Mind LA
He was flying in space, but even if he is high asf he shreds the hell out of that guitar. What a living underrated genious
he was high?
No, he doesn't do any drugs
Tbh being high probably has helped him put more feel into the music. But whenever i try to play guitar while high, I think I sound amazing but then when I record myself while high it sounds like a dying cat
JM soaring for real.
@Reid James Do you remember where you heard/read him talking about this?
Came back to this after finding out Bill Withers passed, RIP.
Came back too. RIP Bill Withers 🙏🏽 I will never forget John Mayer doing this cover.
Same. RIP to a Great
This is a great cover
My Daughter was blessed to sing with Bill at the "SAY" (Stuttering association)
yeah what a pity:/
Killer job by John Mayer. But it could not have been done without Pino slapping the bass and Steve Jordan playing heaven on the drums to complete the trio sound. One of my favorites!
Thanks for providing their names
best trio 🔥
The drummer missed some dynamics during the song
Simply amazing!
I don't see where Pino was slapping at all. All, but once he was shown playing palm mute and once he was playing figure style. I didn't hear any slapping and slap wouldn't fit the type of song or the bass he was playing.
I’m very high right now and this whole video took me on a ride
Same lol
I know. I know. I know. I know.
Ahahahahahahahahahaha
Lmao me too
So was John!!!
For non musicians out there listening to this, he's an absolute beast to be able to sing and play like that simultaneously! Just in case, you know, it wasn't obvious.
The best I have seen doing this is Mark Knopfler... The Sultan himself!
@@chiragmah agreed .. his touch is only matched by knofler and I’d actually argue johns a better writer
I don’t know shit so thank you
Add that he seems to be high as fck and it's even more impressive.
Brow I think you were not made for music. Singing and playing is difficult?? 😂😂😂
A drummer who sings is a God then !!
No matter how many times I hear this version I still feel it in my gut….. the riffs, the guitar, it’s all so well done! Oct 2021
Me too I am practicing from 2 years 😂😂
Don’t forget the bass and the drums! Everyone is so god damn tight
every. damn. time.
i watch this every time i dont feel like practicing, works every god damn time
It's the magic of music bro 🛸
Enjoy it!!! 🤙
I can't believe people talk shit about JM. This is just phenomenal.
The balls of this man! To just lay down fire in front of all of those people. Not to mention the massive rhythm section in the back...
Yeah. Being the only playing and singing on stage takes totally special kind of balls. Salute.
Pino's head is a metronome. look at his timing with Steve's drums at 1:57
Btw what John plays there is the dopest shit ever. Like, it's so different and arrogant even. It shows how he does whatever he wants, but he still knows the right way to do it
this single performance elevates him to one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time. Do you all hear what's going on inside his guitar as a result of his fingers?? Do you hear the genius?????
Agreed. The lead riff played while he sings, the framework of the solo, and to imagine he probably thought of it on the spot. Unreal
@@connormcguire4635 Are you kidding me? he didn't thought it on spot right?!!!
To say that John Mayer is one of the greatest blues guitarists really disrespects blues, yes the man can obviously play really well, but he’s not a blues legend
@@luukipuuk3537 yes he is lol to say that he’s not is actually the disrespect to the blues. If you know music you know John Mayer is one of the greatest guitarists of all time he’s almost like the devil
@@Vivek2062 yea, that’s John Mayer for you. He is a genius. he is one with the guitar
Great marriage of THAT VOICE and his guitar playing - another great interpretation of a standard. I've only recently started listening to this guy and he is impressive
a set list I can hit play on and just ride the wave the whole way. I see a lot of people on his videos say... " The guy who sings your body is a wonderland?" lol no one realizes this guy is insanely talented and does more than pop. Just saw him in Vegas man what a bad ass show. ( I also didn't know he could jam like this until I saw him with Dead and Co. )
The solo (1:27 - 3:08) is one of the best live expressive solos ever - a rich library of licks to adapt. Great tone as well.
mid af
@@Colinshreds69 just like u
@@Colinshreds69 Yeah, yeah, we know you need attention, now shut up.
@@Colinshreds69 “colin shreds” probably still trying to learn Enter Sandman
@@RowdyRowe2 100%% lol
2:40 Always gives me goosebumps holy shit
That and 2:59
He really knows that guitar.
So SRV 🥺
@@DV7Dave 2:59, I thought I was in another Universe.
Face melting 🫠
this is the crispiest, tightest, grooviest song i've ever heard.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this performance. These 3 compliment each other so well.
0:48 This part is absolutely nuts. I have no clue how he is able to do all of that while singing and keeping the timing down perfectly
you know, I didn't realize how fkn crazy that was til I read your comment.
@@nevertellmethaoddz8581 same lmao
Like juggling while riding a unicycle backwards on balance beam
It’s a relatively similar guitar rhythm to what he’s singing which helps a lot with multitasking like that
@@nevertellmethaoddz8581Yooo same!! All those finger plucks and licks! 🤯 to hear both your singing and complex guitar playing is wild!
Guitar work: perfectly played
Bass guitar: not too much notes but super tight and clean
Drums: some of the tightest I've ever heard and a heavenly snare tuned by the God of drumming
Overall:amazing performance
Pino is the perfect bassist; he can play his ass off and he knows exactly when to and when not to.
but he can't sing tbh
@@austins.8442 ♥️
The trio! Wish they played out more
WEEDisMyCHEAT - JUST GAMEPLAY what the fuck are you saying? john mayer can’t sing? gtfo!!
Ok, is not the first time that you come here to listen
That's the moment you dream of as a kid. Dude stepped up and absolutely crushed it.
When Bill Withers wrote this song, I told him using the word “Ain’t” isn’t proper English. And he said..... I know I know I know I know I know I know.
😁😁😁
😂🤣😂
John Mayer at his very best, despite the facial grimace's 🤢
Music For The Gods ☦️ It 🤯 my mind every time l see this performance. RIP Bill Withers. YOU STILL ARE THE BEST, BETTER THAN ALL THE BEST ‼️
@@berta7019 that’s how he gets the correct note, if you didn’t already know 😂🤦♂️🤣
This is every guitarist’s dream, to go on stage and perform like that! So talented
The sound on this video is a million times better than the more popular version on UA-cam.
What a great performance. Fuck, the tone on that guitar just incredible.
This drummer was made for the purpose of playing this performance, so much talent along with John
Harry Walker his name is Steve Jordan. Grooviest man that ever lived 🙌🏽
If that guitar isn't of legal age he's in big trouble
MRcherrytomaat he made some sweet love to it indeed
More of a Double Trouble I guess
Don't worry, she was born in 1965 :)
@@182jUlieN44 Old as a some what young Grandma
Sharko The Shark 75 is a young grandma? That’s like a regular age lmao
this solo is so killer. One of the best I've ever heard for sure.
Soo good it got John movin and groovin on his own supply.
What exactly is killer about it? I am genuinely curious.
I mean, it is not very versatile or hard to play, persist out of basic blues licks and is quite short. Nothing I listed makes it bad in any way, but I don't hear the genius so many claim to see in JM.
He has great tone and very good dynamic playing, but nothing exceptional.
@@rollingslothmachine3431yes but a good solo ≠ fast playing/ shredding
@@maelpstrs_music That is not what I meant by that. But a great, not just good solo needs more than a couple of notes played with feel. It should touch you emotionally *and* leave you in awe of the skill. At least, when you want to declare it as one of the best solos ever.
@@rollingslothmachine3431 Everyone his own taste I guess. I kinda feel you, because the first time I heard this solo I was like sure okay, but now whenever I put up this tune the solo just gives me chills all over my body, the phrasing, the feel, the groove. It just has it all.
I can’t believe I almost forgot to watch this today
Top 3 best John Mayer live performances ever. I'd be shitting my pants in front of a crowd that big yet, he on the other hand looks so chill, relaxed & at ease with the guitar & the singing. A true master performer! 🔥🙌🏻
He´s high as a kite
Is it just me wondering why he's wearing Sunglasses when there Ain't no Sunshine?
his eyes are probably bloodshot, dilated and cross-eyed all at once
his all sorts of fucked up haha
There was a solar eclipse.
maybe he was blind that day
she ain't gone away right now
The man is a straight killer on the guitar. Such a badass walking out on stage like that and casually delivering a mind blowing performance that captivated the audience, including fellow performers. This rendition never gets old, even after so many years
As cool and collected as it gets, the guy has no equal in his age bracket today. Period. This is God given talent right here, astonishing how easy he makes it look, unreal.
True but he has spent many hours in his room just fiddling.
Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan just killing it... Should be in the description of the song. All 3 unbelievably great musicians
Every time i come back to this, its at least 2 or 3 times. For about 3-15 days.
He just talks with his guitar and doesn't get caught in the virtuosity trap.
Hans Gruber exactly
He is highly underrated as a guitar player.
Underrated isn’t the word I’d use, but he’s reserved and doesn’t spend a whole gig showing off
I think even if he can avoid the "visible virtuosity" trap, that can be annoying, he cant escape from the real virtuosity of his style. The main riff, is something of incredibly special. Every single note, ghost or not, contribute to an incomparable harmony. I'm simply amazed by this guy.
What a great comment !
This, folks, is THE definition of the “pocket”.
There's literally nothing to criticize from this performance. Nothing catches, nothing stands out. It's perfect.
THE best trio around today, so glad they have reunited!
best version of ain't no sun shine i ever heard. Good job guys.
It's really good, but quit it..
Buddy Guy, please try😮
dammmmmmm! if i didnt know any better i would say John Mayer sold his soul to the Devil himself at the crossroads, what a solo! love his version of this classic
RIP Bill Withers. He'd be proud of this rendition
He’s probably seen it. It’s from 10+ years ago
Coming from Bills' live version, this is an abomination. Mayer is playing scared and as yet to play a decent lick halfway threw the jam. I bet Mayer cringes at this verison, hes gotten a lot better. His phrases and timing are horrible from a guitarist perspective. Mayer wouldn't be considered a good guitarist if he couldn't sing. If he couldn't sing no one would know who was. I'm glad people can enjoy it either way.
@@thechessclub8527 I fell like you’re wrong , but you know… you do you :D
I must have watched this performance hundreds of times, but I do still enjoy it like the first time.
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but your kids are gonna love it"
Marty, that was very interesting music
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂😂
John managed to put the amount of Molly that he was on into his playing and now we can all feel it by listening to this.
2:39 is one of John’s greatest licks
dayum that snare makin' me thirsty
for some reason this helped me to shed some tears that have been inside of me for quite a while...
Thank You John.
this is probably the best live performance of anything that i’ve ever seen
Ever heard of queen ? Life aid would be a good bet at one the best live concerts
Patrick Aicheler i’m honestly offended that you asked me that question😂😂idk if i’ve seen that though so i’ll check it out
@@joshonhisbullshit and if you're at it, look at the 81 Montreal concert, that's my best live concert I've ever seen so far ! Absolutely astonishing ! But please take the time and look the whole concert and not just parts, trust me, it's worth it
Keep watching stuff then.
Sounds like you haven't seen much yet.
We are to young to comprehend this, but our kids are gonna love it
He took the entire crowd to a state of bliss. Such a genius. I really feel lucky to have come across this video years ago yet still like to watch it often to boost my mood.
One of the best performances of all time! I get the chills every time. This trio is ridiculously talented! You can just feel the energy between them, it crazy!
someone put this on Spotify it pisses me off that it's not 🙏🏽😩
This is probably one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve heard on UA-cam
This performance is absolute perfection from all three of them.
I actually experience a slight feeling of vertigo when thinking about the talent it takes to pull off something like this. I can't fathom the amount of hours and refining it takes to get to this stage of talent
Steve’s snare always sounds like something from outer space. Just beautiful
Omg the sound of the drums 😻
por dios!!! te vuela la cabeza! no se como la gente puede estar tan tranquila con este increíble tema! si fuera en vivo en Argentina nos volvemos locos!! es excitante!!!
Steve Jordan's groove is out of this world!!
I would pay big money to have this on an album
Same
I'm amazed by the way Steve Jordan grooves with such dynamism and feel with such a tiny drum set
What a master, really
I mean, wow!! This is so f* brilliant. The perfect bass, the perfect drums, and the guitar by John Mayer...... just..... brilliant. No other words. Listened to it a 1000 times or more, and still blows my mind 🤯🤯 (especially in the car)....
Pino's bass makes this. Absolute precision
Just beautiful, listening over and over. Best cover yet. Thanks for posting
He was high as a kite but this version literally gets me high. Touches my soul. It is amazing
“Who says”? 😂
Wow.. as a Guitar player , I have a new favorite…. Jeez. He got down.
I’ve been revisiting pieces of this on guitar for over a year, and finally discovered why it’s so difficult: you have to learn his acoustic songs to play his electric songs. 🤯
Listen to that slap groove intro. It’s all over the A side of Live in LA.
In my opinion, everyone should learn acoustic. There is so much technique and potential lost in not being able to play classical. Mark Knopfler didn't even use a pick on his electric, barely any distortion but he made it sound heavenly anyway with his unique style playing without a pick. Just grow some nails and start learning 😁
10 years later I'm here listening to this masterpiece💥
Yo I promise I've listened to this as many times as everyone else here, as well as played it 5 times live. Rehearsed this with my band hundreds of times and I still love it
I’m honestly still shocked sometimes I ended up a John Mayer fan. All it took was some good doses at a Dead and Company show. It’s been about 6 years now and I’ll finally admit it, I love John Mayer
I was sold almost immediately
SENSATIONAL Delivery and Presence WOWWWWW
2022 and still can't stop listing to John mayer
this is why john is genius
❤❤❤ what a great performance and marvelous version and incredable guitar player
Sun shining smoking a joint in my garden during quarantine and this cover is magical, John Mayer is a true legend
When I die, I want to be buried with some top-notch earbuds and this performance on repeat so there's no doubt I'll be in heaven. Perfection.
this shit is gold
John Mayer.. you Rock!! I feel your guitar in every fiber of my body!! Thanks!!🙏🎸❤️
1:39. Really love that specific part.
este hombre es grandioso, simplemente con su guitarra y su voz hacen una combinación perfecta.
Might be the greatest performance of all time!!!
His expressions are absolutely amazing, he gets so into it and I love it
Wowzer 😘 Always loved John mayer.. but wow. Love this version. Miss Mr winters though . rip Bill 🙏
Em disparada essa é a melhor versão que já escutei dessa música! S2
Bro, this is pure magic! What a talent!
How could you only think to dislike this.. One of the best live ever!
Please John, save the Blues!
Nice groove John's got goin' there. Inspired me to do my own arangement of this great song and really bring It back life.
Wonderful guitarist
Incredible voice. Just blown away
To think in the thousands and thousands of hours of practice that one needs to play like this gives this beautiful performance a deeper meaning ❤
Probably Mayer’s best solo
Check out the solo on I don’t trust myself at Austin city limits 2010
I can't stop listening to this
one of the single most pivotal videos i watched in my teen years while learning guitar... pretty sure many other are similar around the world and can reference this video.
That was stunning performance JM 🙏
One of the greatest guitar solos ever