How many years does a person have to pay for past mistakes, particularly IF drugs and alcohol were in the mix. John has done a great job with his sobriety and has become a better person and musician.

The "slimy" John Mayer died about 14 years ago. The current John Mayer is one of the most well spoken, self aware, and humble people you will ever see.

My daughter and I recently saw him on his solo tour and were blown away. I have always liked him, though I know he is a tool. My adult daughter kind of went with me because it was a free ticket. Suffice to say, we both came away completely humbled by his talent. She will now say it was one of her favorite concerts of all time…and we see a lot of shows. He performed with zero backup…just him and one of his numerous guitars that he used throughout the night.

@baldbearded9601

2 ай бұрын

I wish I could have been at one of those solo tour dates. His acoustic stuff is extremely melodic and not talked about often enough. And for having followed him for over fifteen years, he shows in his behaviors that he has changed a lot and worked on himself. He's usually very candid and open about himself in interviews

@churpxz6982

Ай бұрын

Why is he a tool?

John Mayer and Keith Urban did a whole show together via CMT. JM is hardworking and very gifted. he will be a legend always, and a keen songwriter. his background is blues, soul and rock based on influences from Vaughn, Clapton, Hendrix, etc. as to Allie's comments on "sleazebag", I think women play that game too aka consenting adults -so if framed this way, we can view talent from a different & separate lens. we just need to acknowledge the gift music can bring. JM writes about this a lot (life in general) without being self-referntial. his underrated country-pop albums when he was in Montana are def worth a listen. as to your point Sebs, maybe being a rock star accounts for bad behaviour but I'm not completely sold on that... he isn't Kanye so thank God!!! lol thanks for the post! more power to your channel 🎉

I'm glad many of the commenters have mentioned how unfair it is to judge John Mayer by some of his past transgressions. The man has evolved for the better and is a consummate musician who inspires a ton of young artists. Just ask JP Saxe, Alec Benjamin, Lizzy McAlpine, Joy Oladukan, Yebba, Alexander23, Maggie Rogers... Or even seasoned stars like Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran... Or legends like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Vaughan. Heck, he even managed to make Deadheads fall in love with him. I understand why he is labelled a womaniser or d-bag (he's neither) but it's just lazy to take the opinion of a toxic fanbase and believe that instead of a little critical thinking. I urge anyone who is open-minded to give JM a listen. Check his live album "Where The Light Is" or his reflective record "Born And Raised" or the masterpiece "Continuum" just to marvel at his range, his musicianship and his brilliant writing. Clearly, I'm a huge fan. His music has saved my life and I'm sure the world will be a nicer place if we just gave a little grace to fellow humans.

Gravity live in L.A. is one of the best live performances I have ever seen.

@beansdestroyer

29 күн бұрын

aint no sunshine from crossroads too

Are you kidding me?! Taylor Swift has gone through more men than John to women. She’s famous for writing songs about her many exes. I wouldn’t want my girls to look up to swift.

I love John Mayer! I saw him live once and he was amazing!!

Okay, let me start by saying I love you both. 🤗 And now on to my pro-Mayer argument. Prepare yourselves. It will be wordy. Because, well, writer here. Anyway, I am definitely a massive John Mayer fan. Some of his songs might have even saved my life. Sounds dramatic, I know and yet I'm serious. But I can still admit that, yes, at one time he was indeed a super d-bag. I know because I saw / heard it and I know because he has admitted to all those bad things he said and did, apologized for them and for probably the last twelve years he has worked hard to be a better person. Is he perfect? No. Has he made mistakes since then? Yes. But he had the good sense to look at himself one day and say, "I don't want to be the kind of person who says horrible and hurtful things anymore. I was wrong. I screwed up. But I want to be better." And he has been. Which is good, because some people can never even sincerely admit all the terrible things they've done. And if you can't do that, then you can't improve. I'm just saying it's better to judge someone on their present and not their past. None of us wants that. 😳 Anyway, apologies for the long-winded rant. And listen to something from Born and Raised. That might win her over. 😊

@Janesorensen84014

2 ай бұрын

I agree. I believe in redemption and want to offer the same grace I would hope to receive. If he is sincerely trying to be better, more power to him ❤

@DocRock71

2 ай бұрын

Well said. No one wants, or should be, judged by their past if they have changed their ways.

I agree with you Sebs. John is amazing. You feel it to your core

John has changed a lot from when he was just starting his career ,and he even admits that he was an ass when he was younger ,and tbh I think he is an amazing human being now and he’s not only a great person but he’s also down to earth and honest he’s not fake he’s definitely real and that’s difficult to find when it comes to celebrities. but regardless of that I think he’s an absolute guitar hero, an I think he’s a master at guitar ,he’s too good

The reason John did an instrumental version is because at the time of the funeral, he wasn't able to sing because he had a nodule on his vocal chord. I remember watching this "concert" live and John Mayer stole the show with this cover.

I'm so sorry I missed this show. Hi Ali 👋 I've seen John Mayer so many times and he crushes it on the guitar 🎸 it's a slash and 🔥 Keith Urban and John Mayer doing GRAVITY is awesome

GET MORE JOHN MAYER. BRING MORE JOHN MAYER. GET HER LOVE JOHN MAYER.

CMT Crossroads Sweet Thing. Amazing guitar work by both John and Keith. Different styles that work so well together on that song.

@DocRock71

2 ай бұрын

I posted that as well...one of the best guitars battles I've ever seen. Keith Urban's guitar playing on Sweet Thing and When Summer Comes Around blew me away and made me an instant fan.

Big John Mayer fan here. Listen to John Mayer and Keith Urban cover Don’t Let Me Down. I believe it was one of the crossroads festivals, but it was John Mayers first performance back from vocal surgery. Great cover and video though. Keith and John slay on the guitar.

Check out "Waiting on the World to Change", "Last Train Home" and "Still feel like your Man." John has a great career and has won 7 Grammy awards and has been nominated 19 times.

He is not at all the same person whatsoever that he was in his slimy youth. He has done a ton of therapy and has grown and evolved very much. Hopefully none of us will be judged solely and forever by our worst behavior early in our lives. Would you want such a standard applied to you? I sure would not.

John Mayer is one of our top guitar players today. Keep an eye out for 14 soon to be 15 yr old Taj Farrant. 4 #1 original songs on the iTunes blues charts this past year. He played with Santana, Rob Thomas, Orianthi and Kiss by 10. He's touring the US and wowing audiences. He's playing at some of the big blues festivals including Big Blues Bender in Vegas. He's going to be one of the top guitar players.

Excellent review!!! I loved & appreciated the enthusiasm!

It's his dynamics of how he plays you could have his guitar and entire set up and still not sound like him. It's how he attacks with his fingers or pick that gives his sound. He has also mastered vibrato so when you hear his bends he's not just bending one note up its like bending to a sweet spot where tonally it sounds good. He's a guitar master for sure.. he can copy all the blues masters and play his own style. He's a carbon copy of SRV his idol who did some covers of Jimi Hendrix famously.

I went to the MTC during 2010 so I missed Voodoo Child live but honestly probably the best two years to miss out on with his granuloma. I got to meet him in 2013 and he was very gracious.

Eric Clapton has said Mayer is a master. What higher praise of someone’s guitar skills could there be? I know nothing about him as a person.

I mean, okay. It's fair if she gave you whole "T-swift hater to t-swift fan" series", we should (you should :D) give her "JM hater to JM fan" series. It would be just a complete story here Duran. c'mon.

Mayer is one of the top 5 guitar players alive today, along with Joe Bonamassa and a few others.

Your videos with you two reviewing various music videos and artists is very interesting. You are very weill matched as a couple except in music. You two look for and understand music so very differently. Actually I think that's really nice. Keep your differences you two. Love ya both.

Yes more of this series please. This hits

He is not a womanizer, media gave a really horrid portrayal of him.

Jimi Hendrix playing the 'Star Spangled Banner' at Woodstock is the best example of what you're talking about Seb....Prince is one the best guitarists 'As My Guitar Gently Weeps' at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is an amazing example....I do love John Mayer's song 'Gravity' though

@christinepacetti7092

2 ай бұрын

Hendrix at Woodstock was absolutely amazing!

It's like when John and Keith play together, they just feed off each others' energy and creativity and actually get better!

I wouldn’t want my son involved with Taylor. Taylor has has gone through just as many people as John if not more

I love your reaction videos man. I just discovered them a little while ago, funny what we're into nowadays. It's fun watching your reactions to songs I've heard long ago and mostly forgotten. And thanks to you and your listeners for bringing them up again. A bit of nostalgia is really a good thing. I have a suggestion, not one for a reaction, but since you like John Mayer's music so much, if you have any spare time and are curious check out Paul David's video on why John Mayer's “Neon” is so difficult to play. I was fascinated and maybe you'll enjoy it too. And I'll keep tuning in for sure.

Mayer and Ed Shereen do a duet THINKING OUT LOUD they're amazing 👏 🎸✌️♥️

She didn’t like John because he dated Swift and she wrote songs about him.

This is beautiful

My first John Mayer concert was mostly women in the audience.

Have to check out his song Covered in Rain from the Any Given Thursday album. A guitar masterpiece!

John Mayer is in the same league as Hendrix, SRV or Van Halen. He's the last guitar god.

@beansdestroyer

29 күн бұрын

he really is amazing, his playing is so nuanced

Mayer is incredible,

John is a guy that has had a lot of women want to be with him. He is talented and has a great voice. I hope the best for him and the women did choose to be with him. As long as he doesn't hit women or rape anyone I wish the best for him.

@DocRock71

2 ай бұрын

He was never an abuser, just a womanizer with commitment issues.💯🤷

I can totally get that a lot of women I think he's kind of sleazy but I just love his music and he's actually changed so much I would say in the past 10 years or so. He's definitely grown up a lot❤

It's frustrating to hear that people still have a negative personal view of John. He's made a strong effort to clear his name and stay out of the tabloids, you'd think a person could be given a second chance after 15 years.

‘Don’t Let me Down’ isn’t a good example because Urban kind of dominated that song and John let him. That’s how John is, he’s okay stepping back and letting someone take center stage if they want it.

You should tell her to watch his call her daddy podcast episode! He used to be more of a douche and he's actually very apologetic and well adjusted now, and it's very interesting to hear his insecurities on that podcast

He got his chops playing in blues bars.

John Mayer would not be where he is without Dave Matthews Band, he says so himself. You need to give DMB some props ❤

Hey Emily, John Mayer is an incredible guitarist

Sounds like he got his style from Roy Clark.

The pop/song-writing world thinks he's overrated. The guitar world knows he's an amazing blues guitarist.

You should both watch the Alicia Keyes concert where they do a couple songs together. You can see the admiration she has for him and vice versa.I think Alicia Keyes is a very strong intelligent Woman that don't take no shit and is a good judge of character. Plus it's Killer!

Dude, I know you really don't do requests from here but you need to see a video even if you don't do a reaction. Hannah Ellis singing Officer Down. Powerful and deep

I didnt understand it until I started playing but JM really is a legend. His live playing is some of the most nuanced and controlled I've ever heard. technical mastery

I love this song by Michael Jackson and loved this performance by John Mayer. There are song out there that I like by John Mayer, and when Taylor Swift first showed up on the scene I like a few of her songs, but definitely not a Swiftie fan. But all in all good reaction

I think as a person John Mayer is not great, I'll not go into detail of what I really think about that, but as a musician he is outstanding. His song Gravity is one of my favorites, absolutely brilliant!

John Mayer and Keith Urban on CMT Crossroads, Sweet Thing, is one of the best guitar jam/battles I've ever seen. It's on KZread. You should react to that ...they do several Urban songs and Mayer songs. It's a phenomenal set. FYI, Mayer was a sleazeball when he was younger, but like many men, he has matured as he got older, he's admitted he was a douche when he was younger (like a lot of guys) and isn't the womanizer he once was. Grace is warranted for those who realize their mistakes, grow and change.🤔💯🤷

11:40 I just gotta say, people change. Swifties seem to forget that the stuff with John and Taylor happened over a decade ago, and they only listen to the perspective of Taylor... I've been following John since I started playing guitar like 4 years ago and he seems the most pure and kind hearted guy, he's a totally different person and theres absolutely no reason for anyone to hate him right now. Even Swift said she moved on, its just the swifties that are still butthurt for nothing.

btw. Why u think he is a "sleazeball"? Becouse T-swift fans says so? Wow. Maybe T-Swift is a monster, cuz she uses her boyfriends to write songs without considering the consequences that may happen to them? What if she is the bad person? Does this happen to you sometimes? Does being popular erase everything? From what I see in live concerts, John Mayer has matured a lot and speaks very respectfully - not like Swift at her concerts causing the ageism of cool people towards her ex-boyfriends

Down the bubble gum hole you go again!!

If you really want to see someone who can REALLY play guitar, check out Roy Clark on an episode of the show The Odd Couple playing a Spanish song called Maliguanya. I'm not sure if that's spelled right. But I spelled it the way it sounds. Check it out you won't believe it. And it's on a flat top.

Sebs, I agree with Ali…lol. Keep that type of man away from your beautiful girls!!! ( John) Also, Keith, and John are both exceptional ❤

sorry Sebs I have to disagree I think you do Keith a disservice Keith is a great Guitar player look at him and John's cover of "Don't Let Me Down" Two brilliant solos also John and Keith are great mates and love jamming together

@WubpiRudy

2 ай бұрын

Keith is so freaking good man. But Mayer is a level above him. With all due respect

Mayer admittedly had an ego and alcohol addiction, and had some regrettable interviews being overtly open about his sexual relationships. However, he’s gone through therapy and rehab for it and for the last decade has lived a secluded and quiet lifestyle in Montana. For all that I’ve seen since his sobriety, he’s seems like a solid guy. Regardless, as a guitarist… he’s basically Jesus 😂😂😂

@beansdestroyer

29 күн бұрын

being young and famous and legendarily talented isnt a good combo

John Mayer and Keith Urban doing GRAVITY IS AWESOME YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THEM AND MAYER IS LEAPS and bounds better than Urban I love Keith too ❤️

We need more john mayer in this channel 🧎

enjoyed this video immensely. for another artist with incredible songwriting lyricism and life performances please check out one okay well we are ambitions Japan don't tour

The reason she thinks he's a slime ball is because she took Taylor's "Dear John" as gospel and didn't get his side of it. The truth (from what I heard) is she's the one who stopped talking to him because he wasn't obsessed with her. Honestly who cares. Nobody cares about the backstory of a painting or a sculpture, so why does everyone get all caught of in the drama of a song. Hopefully the art adds something to your life and that should be the only takeaway that matters.

'Not a nice man to women"...says the fan of Taylor Swift, who jumps from guy to guy just so she can come up with new material.

Why is it critical for John to have dated multiple famous women but not for Taylor Swift to have dated even more men?

@i_stole_jimins_jamzzz6534

10 күн бұрын

right😂😂

So like the women picking men doesn’t say much about them? 🤔😂 all those women she mentioned have ran through just as many guys.

On the debate with John mayor amd Keith urban I feel like john mayor is better then Keith at some things but I also feel like their are manny things that keith is better then john at. You half to watch Till summer comes around live by keith urban and you will understand that the debate is deeper then you think. Love you brother love your work and would love to here what you think about it❤

I think he’s a great musician and his music has influenced me, but I would never associate with him in real life based on his character

Sebs please react to sawyer brown they don't understand

John Mayer is Amazing? Or a Genius? Yes he’s overrated! Also your Wife is exactly correct!

Taylor Swift - as talented as she obviously is - rarely does any song all by herself: Chords, lyrics, arrangement...John Mayer does 🙂

@jenspetersimonsen4235

Ай бұрын

... AND JM is one of few guitarists who - besides David Gilmour - can plug the instrument into his heart and make it wheep

And Dimash?

Swifties are very hispocrites, look at how many boyfriends swift had, and they call mayer a womanizer and hate him.

He is a genius guitar player. One of those guys that might be a womanizer but he is a rare talent.

Women don't listen to music the way men do. If a man that is musically brilliant somehow slight his wife...some women will tend to not like him and ignore his brilliance

@beansdestroyer

29 күн бұрын

bingo

A Swiftee isn’t going to like John Mayer. There is one thing I like about John Mayer. He wrote a song as a response to Taylor Swift’s critique of him as her boyfriend. Good for him. None of her other boyfriends had that option. She can dish it out but can’t take it.

Great intro 😂 but i feel you chose the wrong video to impress her. Just pick any song from his live solo and i think you will make your point there. This had way too much stuff going on in the background, so he's playing way too soft to show his unique playing.

average and good

How is Taylor swift not a “sl*t” according to the same logic? I really wonder who has more exs/ and he is at least a decade older.

I have to agree with Ali he's a slime ball, but I can appreciate his skill.

I don’t put stock in Swifty opinions. John Mayer is the whole package and actually has real talent.😂 I disagree that he’s leaps and bounds better than Keith Urban. Keith is phenomenal. I’d say they are equally great! Glen Campbell is one of the greatest and underrated guitar players in history.

What’s wrong w Taylor Swift as a person?

@JaneSmith-lu8ol

2 ай бұрын

Apparently he knows something about Taylor that the rest of us doesn’t.

@crystaldickson5405

2 ай бұрын

@@JaneSmith-lu8ol agreed. Getting pretty tired of someone making an effort to not like her.

Sebs if you react to Dear John and Could’ve, Would’ve, Should’ve. You will feel different about him. Especially since you have daughters.

ngl Taylor’s music is severely mediocre in comparison to Mayer’s💀😅

I refuse to listen to John Mayer. Not after what he did to Taylor Swift. Give her back her girlhood…it was hers first!