John Mayer and Eric Clapton - Crossroads (ABC News)

[@ryan_milla]

Clapton smiling because he knows the blues is in good hands. Epic.

[@uriteimwrong7317]

Ryan J. Milla with blues guys not a pop guy who sometimes plays the blues.

[@seanroche4629]

Yes I agree,the changing of the guard.

[@nickplant110]

@@uriteimwrong7317 hes a blues guy who does pop. You thinknthat just comes accidently? Nope. Gotta practice. And tonpractice you have to enjoy it. John is blues through and through

[@bustinjieber9539]

@@uriteimwrong7317 well he did call john mayer 'slowhand junior' but you right and i'm wrong

[@michaelkrohm8132]

Ja. !!!!!!!!

[@izzanmakhir4537]

One of the best 240p ever!

[@Guitaro-chopper]

You tell me witch 240p song is beter?

[@izzanmakhir4537]

@@Guitaro-chopper Indirect message

[@benjaminstorez2460]

xD

[@เสาวลักษณ์สุกหอม-ฃ1ศ]

Hahaha😄😄

[@prathameshbhambure]

There are covers which are better in 240p than in 720p and this is one of such ones.

[@NEILBSMITH]

I know Eric likes and respects John Mayer, and John feels the same for Eric. Music is NOT a competition.Never has been.

[@ooDriveoo]

sure especially when Clapton bit Hendrix dust =P

[@eriktrogen596]

With exception for THE Eurovision song contest i agree

[@baronvonchickenpants6564]

Some children make it so

[@Caarmelo]

@@eriktrogen596 This contest is pointless tbh

[@izatafactnow]

Neil Smith even though Eric would rule John’s ass Just kidding ... ... He would

[@N1095A]

John is a truly great guitarist, and guys like BB King, Buddy and Eric Clapton have accepted him as a peer. The highest honor for any guitar player. Not going to comment on who is better. It's not a competition.

[@chuckcostello5167]

Finally, an intelligent comment.

[@fdsafsfasd]

Didn't even hope for an intelligent comment. Thank you! Finally some with brain :)

[@retardedphil]

knightimer2 amen

[@skarlagen]

N1095A John is fine. I love how he revolutionized blues rock guitar music for decades to come. OH NO WAIT, THAT WAS ERIC CLAPTON. It's not a competition cuz Eric's a legend and a master with a remarkable legacy. John is a decent SRV-wannabe (never-gonna-be) at best.

[@retardedphil]

skarlagen It's not 'not a competition' in that john can't compete with others, it's that nobody is competing, nobody is a wannabe, people play what they feel, john felt SRVs licks etc, doesnt mean he wants to be srv, it just means he saw what SRV played and went, i want to make this a large part of my style.

[@samme79]

That smile by Clapton when Mayer started doing his guitar solo

[@ChaunceyDos]

I think it's because Mayer threw in some Cocaine into the solo.

[@craigblanch2767]

100 % that smile is pure yep you nailed that son

[@jamesreber8068]

Love it. He knows how good John is.

[@sphericalempirical9359]

That smile is pride. Almost parental.

[@GnomeChomsky9999]

@@ChaunceyDos or maybe he’s concerned this youngster is about to upstage him.

[@ItsJackDolan]

Clapton's face when John played his solo "That a boy"

[@bobbydazzler8684]

Yes, there's some recognition there. I think Clapton hears his own playing in there and is simply digging it.

[@cory50087]

the rye smile...priceless

[@lamefart]

@@bobbydazzler8684 more than his own.. There were whifs of BB and Hendrix in there too.. Chunks of BB

[@JerseyMiller]

@@lamefart Meyer was slamming that BB box hard. I've liked him ever since his first album and I'm not embarrassed to admit it. Fuck the police!

[@davey6513]

Yup there's a Stevie lick in there as well

[@C1etus]

Mayer's solo in this song is just unbelievable. I can even say that it is one of the best I have ever heard.

[@s4mcote]

The whole band, including Clapton, smile during John Mayer’s solo. « This kid is great ».

[@cirrus1964]

Clapton played the lead, you obvious never touched a guitar

[@s4mcote]

@@cirrus1964 what

[@cirrus1964]

@@s4mcote the whole sol is payed by Clapton, thats what!

[@JM_C]

@@cirrus1964 BRUH...

[@cirrus1964]

@@JM_C Intelligent reaction, compliment!

[@mattakermanmusic]

How cool is that to grow up being inspired by somebody, then to be playing on the same stage as him, having him listen to you play his solo.

[@dustbowel20]

the old master just smiles

[@dustbowel20]

when you own the whip too get those horse's too roar, well you just plain ass own it

[@taquitoburrito6335]

John's solo is so groovy

[@evhwolfgang2003]

There's a video on here of him sort of explaining how he plays it. Really cool. He knows his stuff and how to get emotion out of the notes.

[@DannyShipleyMusic]

Dane Calderon whats the name of video sir?

[@ilbeybalc1627]

dude?

[@ilbeybalc1627]

maybe he was talking about the berklee clinic 5

[@C1etus]

Heard Mayer's solo hundreds of times during the years, This is still one of the most amazing solos my ears ever heard.

[@mariotater1310]

They never mentioned Johnson

[@miklc8537]

As John Mayer, you know you have done something right with your life when you have to opportunity to play Crossroads live with Eric Clapton and he smiles when you solo. As Eric Clapton, you know you have done something right with your life when you can play Crossroads live with John Mayer and he bows to you as a sign of respect.

[@VehanMusic]

"How Good are you at Guitar?" "Eric Clapton plays Rhythm for me"

[@burakazloglu1782]

epic

[@VehanMusic]

@@123ramplee Yeahh!

[@lucasmontielvalenzuela9493]

Mark knoplfer can say that too 😊

[@nickbouvy6524]

I love the smile on Claptons face when Mayer starts to solo

[@AndyGinny1]

Haha!!

[@Musician0489]

Eric Clapton called John Mayer a "master guitar player" in an interview, stating that he does think he realizes how good he really is. If that's not an endorsement, I don't know what is. You may not like John Mayer as a person, but as a guitar player, there are very few people out there today that are on his level. Period.

[@gopeddle]

Doyle Bramhall II

[@jonadegraaf7916]

C'mon, Doyle?

[@samme79]

I like Doyle but I really don't see him up there with John. When he really brings it he's really great but most of the time, he just can't seem to bring it. I like his playing during the SRV Hall of Fame induction though

[@k9road]

Brad Paisley and Keith Urban to name a few, just a different genre.... Paisley is probably a better, slicker guitarist.... worth a listen even if one isn`t into country...

[@Surlinger]

It''s rather well known that 'Clapton hates Jimmy Page, Gary Moore and Eddy Van Halen... I and million guitarists think they're great. In other words Clapton's opinion is just another opinion

[@SphereProd]

The phrasing of John's solo is magnificent

[@Jimincalgary]

I don't have the terminology, but for me Clapton is really good technically. He can do anything he wants with the guitar and many things nobody else can. But when you hear him play with John Mayer or Robert Cray, it's easy to tell that JM and RC have a better ear for music and the blues than Eric does. Perhaps Clapton is a better guitarist than other people, but at times he doesn't seem to have as much MUSICAL talent as some others.

[@OhAodha_]

@@Jimincalgary are you kidding?

[@xArsVivendi]

@@OhAodha_ it's very obvious that Claptons solo is not as melodic as Johns. Might be because of age though.

[@DanielMaloneJr]

@@xArsVivendidefinitely age. Was still great though

[@marksikun]

It's 2016 and I keep coming back for this

[@pelotanaranja86]

me too

[@Coolrockndad]

Same here! :-)

[@mickeyhay3990]

great song very good version

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[@JoeGomez1]

December 6 2016 !

[@excession444]

You got to give it him, JM smashes the shit out of that solo, happiest blues I ever heard

[@roob9337]

Mayer has been playing alongside all the legends since he was young, now he's one of the best himself. It's awesome seeing his talents validated throughout the years.

[@Chance-ry1hq]

That’s quite an honor, Eric Clapton playing rhythm for your lead.

[@LuAnnHeston]

No shit huh

[@Chance-ry1hq]

@@LuAnnHeston You are quite the articulate lady. Duh no shit huh. 🤔

[@UKnowtheThing]

Never knew much about John Mayer, but holy crap I have a whole new respect for him. He is phenomenal.

[@frederickgonzalez9173]

Same here when I looked up top guitarists out of Rolling Stone magazine he was mentioned but I remember him singing pop but after doing my research and seeing him on stages with people like BB King but after seeing a lot of these performances it's obvious why he was listed over some questionable people in the Rolling Stones that dude is a straight beast with the electric guitar!

[@Andrewkafp]

Have to say John Mayer is an allrounder. He has the voice and the chops. And even the ego.

[@webstime1]

Haha

[@djnoy842]

John Mayer's solo was simply amazing!

[@thomasryder9193]

John's solo has gotta be one of the best of all time.

[@colorblindboxing7207]

John Mayer is one hell of a guitar player. Clean as fuck. Eric Clapton recognized it. You could see it onstage. Talent recognizes talent.

[@mjmk8928]

Yep john an underated guitarist

[@colorblindboxing7207]

@@mjmk8928 I think he’s got all the respect in the world amongst his peers he just doesn’t get the recognition he deserves in the casual fan community.

[@denisvalente6844]

he nails the vocals too

[@brettzimmerman4566]

So true, Eric knows John is a talent for sure.

[@joethompson5912]

John Mayer definitely belongs on stage with Clapton. Two of the greatest guitar players we'll ever see!

[@anicho27]

I love lots of things about John Mayer, the guy can sing beautifully, is a really fine guitarist, writes excellent songs and I really admire the way he is a genuine guitarist and he pays tribute to the ones who paved the way for him - everyone from BB King to Clapton! Good on you John, love your work!

[@dianasmith6862]

anicho27 exactly ❤️

[@sixslinger9951]

you forget, he has good hair

[@doonamiles509]

why are you guys hating on john. he even played with buddy guy, johnny winter, and many more. he is freakin talented and one of the best guitarist ever.

[@WalangPeraFilms]

coffeewaldo everybody has flaws. Deal with it.

[@uriteimwrong7317]

CafeteriaFraiche311 just saw this. Go fuck your self. Douchebag.

[@maitrybajracharya5550]

@@WalangPeraFilms f u

[@MP-wb6gz]

@@WalangPeraFilms and you are jealous, deal with it kid.

[@michaelgreen5206]

Agree Doona, John is phenomenal Blues guitar player and has a very soulful voice. JM is a Blues player first and that's why he's great!! Remember that The Blues are the roots from which all other fruits are gotten including suck ass popular music.

[@andy560]

Master class on that solo by Mayer, every guitarist should transcribe.

[@dadylfitzys8880]

You shouldn’t use big words.

[@Yesterdayss]

@@dadylfitzys8880 did you fail to transcribe?

[@anthonydimario365]

Clapton has blessed Mayer as the new King. I can't quit watching JM videos he's just magnificent

[@illicitrans]

I keep coming back to this video years later to watch this magnificent duo. JM's solo is just so melodic and perfectly fitting to this tune. Clapton and Mayer are both legends

[@Alexamdern]

Clapton smiles because he sees that Mayer has adopted all his licks. Mayer is a great great guitar player. Clapton is a influential legend of his time.

[@SgtBudFury]

Clapton learned his licks from Albert and Freddie King and others...so the stuff Mayer might have learned from Slow Hand...came from old hands ✋️ 👐 of many blues legends :)

[@SpencerRover73]

​@@SgtBudFuryAt the start of his career, John Mayer was a singer guitarist for teenage girls. What a long road, great job !

[@maxibartel]

I can't tell you how tired I am of this discussion. Under every single John Mayer video some idiots have to constantly compare Mayer to SRV, Clapton, Hendrix, B.B. King,... I mean - what is the point of doing that? First of all, it seems like people cannot get over the fact that Mayer is a undoubtedly great guitarist. You just can't say that he's a "bad" or average player. That's just not true! Simply judging him on his technique, speed, touch and tone this guy is a fucking great guitarist and far above the average player. I also think that blues lovers and Mayer critics can't get over the fact that he is so versatile. He came from Acoustic pop, went on to the blues and now ended up making two country records. Imagine SRV writing a pop song - I don't know if he could pull it of. And he doesn't have to but all I'm saying is that Mayer succeeded in every single genre by winning Grammy's, getting great feedback by other artists and selling millions of records. To me that is what makes him such a great musician that he is a pure pop artists, while being able to play a fucking solid and beautiful blues (Out Of My Mind), and on top playing some laid back country without using all the cheesy lyrics. People can't wrap their head around someone who can do that. Step into another genre and just cracking it. Many blues players dedicated their life to Blues music and there's nothing wrong with that. But there's this Mayer guy who dedicated his life to all sorts of music so he can't be the master of every single genre he plays. Well, he's definitely on his way to become a true legend if you ask me. Then thirdly all those people judging him and his guitar skills constantly try to argue against Mayers unassailable recognition by other artists. Clapton doesn't just say things like: 'He is a master guitar player.' for no reason. He isn't inducting SRV in the Hall Of Fame for no reason and so on. And then there's the big discussion over his private life. Oh my God. Get a life people! When I'm interested in music I don't care about who's girl this guys sleeping with. And if you're that kind of guy you at least gotta respect him for sleeping with a list of women many of us would be happy to only shake hands with. Imagine you're getting overpured with money and fame in your early twenties. How would you react? It's just plain naive and stupid to judge him on mistakes he made without us being in his position. Anyway, that's just what I've been thinking. EDIT: Thanks for the likes and the lively discussion. I also realize that I did the exact same thing by comparing Mayer to other guitarist. I wrote this 5 years ago and times changed. Lesson learned. Still loving Mayer though. Cheers. :)

[@rockrebel96]

+Maximilian Bartel Thank you so much. You're comment has done some serious relieving for my soul after being abused by these endless, pointless, and senselessly offensive discussions under every single John Mayer Video. Well, I know, I could just not read them..maybe I have some subtle masochism issues going on there.. :-D Thanks heaps again tho!

[@emanhacker]

i wouldn't pay attention to the trolls. hes a great player. i personally don't like his pop music but when he plays blues i enjoy it. now i do think when it comes to blues guitar God id have to go with Bonamassa

[@dianamarinatorresalonso5068]

+Maximilian Bartel you are right, so right, and actually the fact that i don´t care if he is a ditch or not when i am listening to his music proves just how good he is IMHO, his music overcomes all that and just takes you to another place where you forget about the little things, I LOVE HIS MUSIC, i hope to get the chance to see him play live at least once...

[@Moriarte1982]

+Maximilian Bartel A long wall of text to defend John from criticism is quite funny. Read it all though. He don't need criticism. It's obvious, all of it. He is a good guitar player, singer. A Hendrix level of "good", I'd say, which is a lot. It's just that Jimi had a direction, while John is all over the place.. Singing/writing pop songs? Seriously? Every blues/rock fan is laughing off his chair at this point, get it? You don't do trash things like that, while having such talent and ability to move the genre forward, the genre, which defined you... Just not serious enough.

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

+Moriarte U reckon that pop isn't a great genre? That's what I get from your comment, at least.

[@jasonrenaud4745]

The Blues will always live on through musicians like John Mayer!

[@khangenbamavanjit122]

When John's playing the riff....you can really feel the Stevie Ray Vaughn in him!

[@joaniebarc6763]

Think you mean Albert King BB Freddie King Buddy Guy Albert Collins,isn't srv the guy who tries to copy Jimi note for note.Where is the creative genius.Without Jimi we'd be stuck with the likes of Kathia Buniatishvilli,I'd be okay with that.

[@coffeewaldo]

Joanie Barc isn’t that what John’s doing? He didn’t write this. He does a great job but it’s not his song. EC made it famous but he didn’t write it either.

[@conordunne2460]

@@joaniebarc6763 What the hell. Srv was a genius and I dont think anyone in this comment section could lace his boots. Go educate yourself

[@tribeshift]

Hendrix did exactly what Clapton, Mayer, SRV and every other great guitarist has ever done -> combined all his influences together, added his own twist, and came up with his unique personal style of playing. Jimi took as much from Albert King as SRV did. It is hardly as if he invented everything from scratch.

[@samme79]

@@joaniebarc6763 Don't think Jimi could come up with Lenny or Riviera Paradise

[@chriskellison3468]

R.I.P. ginger baker. Still a piece of fine music in 2022. Yaaaaya

[@matthewe.johnson1760]

Dig it up.

[@rhahshah]

1:21 anyone who has ever jammed with a blues band knows that nod... "show 'em what you got, kid"!

[@TheWell_Music]

I think everyone knows

[@ExtremeWays4Bourne]

I think I saw BB King do that to Clapton in one of their sessions.

[@stucruise1]

my girlfriend to me same thing...

[@MichaelAlso]

this comment wins the internet

[@DexterHaven]

I don't know musical history too well, but what an honor it must be for this Eric fellow to be able to play with the great John Mayer like this...

[@spinasweetness]

You mean what an honor for John, right?

[@luukeluketer1024]

There's a reason they call some women 'dumb blondes' ....

[@r-p-g-oofficial7687]

Clapton is ten times more experienced than mayer, well I'm not saying anything bad about mayer it an honour for him to play with clapto

[@csanchezcuba]

R-P-G-O music lovers Again how do you measure his skills? By looking at how many awards they have won? how many discs they have sold? How many suscribers they have on vevo? There is no way to measure an artist's talent son.

[@r-p-g-oofficial7687]

Well I measure music by hearing I don't give a damn about the ratings

[@jamielynnsmithe7102]

It just doesn't get any better than this..two masters at work, mind blowing.

[@alexhaggar2657]

love mayers solo. so clean, the tone is amazing

[@leilagomulka5690]

Two of the most amazing men of song. They only get better and better.

[@TrueBlueBoogie]

What a thrill for me personally to watch my two guitar heroes play and sing side-by-side! But can you imagine what amazing thrill it is for a John Mayer to play along side an iconic living legend that John has idolized and learned since he was a kid! Eric Clapton commented in an interview on John’s guitar skills and artistry, saying that John has “brought the art form to a new level”...!! How cool is that! Your mentor compliments your skill above his own...‼️WOW! John Mayer, you are a National Treasure! We are blessed by your creative mind, your incredible guitar skill, and your compelling poetry! You bring us beautiful music! 🎸⚡️ You are a unique musical voice in the world, man! Play on! 😃

[@bobw4404]

Blown away with how great of a guitar player John Mayer is. I want to hear more music like that from him.

[@sixslinger9951]

taught by the master himself TOMO

[@maxguerra9155]

Give his live album 'Where The Light Is' a listen. He's got a couple nice blues solos.

[@JuicyFruityify]

When I'm down this restores my faith in the brilliance of humankind.

[@kenscar]

UN. Believable. John Mayer - what a talent. He stood up just fine next to Clapton. What an experience that would be.

[@alterfloyd1]

I would kill for either one of their guitar tones . Clapton is God

[@kristysobel9063]

a + 1

[@karenholliday2703]

Clapton and Bramhall loving that Mayer will keep music alive dang he's so good

[@MrAreyoutheone]

things God does .. when he is in a good mood .... bringing two of his best boys together for us to hear and enjoy ....!

[@valentinarichard1602]

Love the nod and smile of approval Clapton gives Mayer (1:33) , like a proud dad knowing that he can do a hand over with no problem. 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@dietmarsimon]

Welcome Mr Mayer ! Maybe the most exciting solo I had heard for a veeeeeery long time !!

[@TheVatonaught]

I have listened to Clapton play this since the 1960's. Mayer obviously has studied and learned every version of Clapton's Crossroads solos. He pays homage by putting them all out there again together.

[@BryanWong]

Think Eric had a smile when hearing John's solo thinking. Ahhh that's my phrasing he is starting with for this song.What can be a better tribute than hearing another great guitarist playing your tune.

[@drazzle6267]

wanna go back to when I was like 7/8 n dedicate my whole life to the guitar.

[@summersendband]

Dedicate it now

[@loudowl69]

Watching John play with any of the blues legends is great. I watched him do a set with B.B. King and it was by far the most kick ass thing I have ever seen. John is a badass.

[@nimeisel]

Gotta be the earliest in the morning EC’s ever had to play!

[@RooneyAndrew77]

What a flow..... JM guitarsolo is a blast. Playing with such attitude and confidence. I can imagine EC is proud!

[@squaawk3238]

the way everyone is just standing still in the crowd filming drives me crazy, how can you not move to this song

[@jimbomaltby4457]

During the intro the man introduces the song as made famous by the band Cream. Doesn't sound like he knows Eric Clapton was a member of Cream to me.

[@owensweetland342]

Clapton has a striking resemblance to my ol' friend Tommy Roche. R.I.P. Tom. Greatly missed 😔...

[@fury1409]

1:15 "no body seem to know me everybody passme by" .. 1:21 blues nod " show them exactly who you are ,son"

[@natanaeltavares2527]

It's more like, "show them exactly who you are", hahaa

[@natanaeltavares2527]

And u can thank me later for bringing you back to this video hahaa

[@fury1409]

@@natanaeltavares2527 😁🎸🎶

[@skydog9043]

Mayer and Clapton really can't get any better enuff said

[@kylesmartass]

john mayer has more talent in his thumb then any of the people talking about how "average" he is combined. Both are legendary guitarists of differents eras and I personally love both of them. Anyone who plays guitar can respect their talents.

[@cuatro336]

Al Kelly I listened to you stuff and your technically proficient. But you're not nearly as listenable. Doesn't matter how technically good you are what matters is can the average person sit and listen to you play for hours. Ppl go to mayers concerts just to hear him play. Don't see that happening for you.

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

Al Kelly hahahahahahahahaha you're just hilarious

[@Chimera6297]

especially that thumb. it does things that make me uncomfortable

[@blondjesus221]

Yeah, and that's only his left thumb!

[@bmack8607]

Never heard of John Mayer but saw Clapton in the sixties and Mayer is incredibly awesome!

[@kevinhinson8829]

Like it or not you are looking at a master passing down the torch so to speak. Clapton will always have his spot among the best and now you can give John a seat right next to him. Don't compare just listen, these guys are masters. I do know that SRV is the person John used as inspiration. I even seen him play with double trouble live. He is not Clapton, Page, Jimi, or SRV but he is John m and he is very good.

[@Esbenmad]

kevin hinson Well put!

[@robmorrison1043]

JM is a great player, but to say you can put him right next to EC is a real STRETCH ! EC is the most revered and influential guitarist of his generation. He has set the bar so high that few if any will ever reach or surpass him. JM cannot in any way be put in the same conversation in terms of influence or ability when comparing their career

[@thomasdaly7431]

Mayer is a Holiday Inn talent who has written any licks of his own

[@ItsGarrettBrah]

@@robmorrison1043 Jimi Hendrix is the most revered and influential guitar player from that generation period. He made Clapton walk off stage in shock in about 10 seconds of opening Cream's set when he jammed with them for the first time. Jimi Hendrix reinvented guitar playing; no one has played the same since.

[@robmorrison1043]

@@ItsGarrettBrah , LMAO. same old dopey false story myth you WaynevWorlds guys fantasize about! JH was not close to Clapton in ability, phrasing, scales or blues knowledge. JH could have never pulled off anywhere close to the playing EC developed into throughout his career. JH was extremely innovative, but a sloppy live player and a passable vocalist. The fact he died way to soon, has added to the legend and fascination about his abilities!

[@avjuanitas1122]

John Nailed it. That feels while soloing. A great guitarist

[@GlennJimenez]

I like how Mayer starts soloing and Clapton smiles, it's approval. Clapton wouldn't be up there if he didn't enjoy Mayer's work.

[@jerzygawor958]

The old and the young - what a wonderful thing the 'blues' truly is. Crossroads a timeless classic.

[@johncooksey1812]

I would love to see John mayer and hendrix jam

[@a71music46]

If you could find a way to go about arranging that, I’ll support you.

[@cherylfarley5508]

Great performance by two musical geniuses! Love Mayers voice.

[@aqua7222]

This Eric Clapton is really talented. He might could come out big one day...

[@aqua7222]

Eberhard Schmidt Sorry, I don‘t speak Kraut language

[@matbit1683]

Cuando las cosas no van bien, cuando tenes un día complicado y necesitas levantar tus ánimos, entra a ver y escuchar el solo de John Mayer... juro que cambiará tu día.

[@666madhusudhan]

Love Mayer. He is actually a musician and not some packaged star like most so called musicians today.

[@MrNamePerson]

Forget the playing (for a second).. JM's vocal performance kills.

[@greglueck970]

Clapton still has those great smooth riffs....like cream.

[@samuelscarborough6348]

They bother reached a level inside not many musicians can reach. Those guitars sang the lyrics for them. Unbelievable and I hope you all appreciate greatness and two of prob the top 3!of our generation and one is already gone.

[@victorygah]

I'm Clapton's fan but Mayer is right on the top of the top!

[@jimt6192]

in no particular order, jimi, stevie, eric and john. just styles that I like, not saying they are the best, but I love hearing them play the most.

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

Jim T Finally someone who understands music :) No competition, just a matter of taste and joy :)

[@jimt6192]

Man, you get it. Do I like everything I hear, no, but then again I don't have to be a negative a hole about it to the world, lol, I just tune into the players I like and appreciate that I get to listen to them at all.

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

Jim T YES. Feed the positive, ignore the negative, thats what I'm all about in music. Of course there are guitarist who play faster and stuff, but I don't really dig that. I dig the groovy feeling (Mayer clapton hendrix lukather etc.) but I 100% respect people who enjoy listening to the faster players :) Everyone has their own taste, fortunately!

[@55jclancy]

Jim T cheer up chare

[@krisascott6551]

SRV Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton John Mayer Jeff Healy Buddy Guy B.B.King Carlos Santana Chuck Berry Gary Clark jr are my top all time favorites but they all owe it too the father of blue's Robert Johnson who started it all..... blue's and rock & roll when he sold his soul to the devil to play the guitar and the devil showed him how to play the delta blue's down in Mississippi in early 20s but thats just my opinion on guitarists and the blue's

[@sjc4091]

That little look Clapton gave John at 1:21 as if to say 'go kill 'em' and then the little smile at 1:30 that just says 'thats my boy'

[@a71music46]

Standing at the Cotswolds. Great tune

[@Luke101]

2:10 Mayer’s grin definitely says “holy shit I just killed that.”

[@davidaylsworth8964]

Clapton is still one of the guitar gods

[@am-yx6mr]

Eric Clapton still the man.

[@frankwhelan2998]

Blues

[@zeyzerx3722]

Blues

[@rebeccawagner4167]

Eric Clapton and John Mayer, they are sounding freaking awesome 🎉🎉.John Mayer is playing music with an iconic artist 🎉🎉. They are putting on a stellar performance

[@monaestrada6256]

I love that Clapton says " John doesn't even know how good he is!". Yeah John has got the devil in his soul and an angel on his shoulder. He can SANG and play like a mutha fukker...

[@deluxereverb65]

i never really understood why people have this uncontrollable need for comparing guitarrists that shouldn´t be compared... Clapton is Clapton. On the other hand i appreciate and admire John Mayer and the musiciens that always accompany him, it takes a lot of work to get where he is. Enjoying the overall quality of the band and the great musical interaction between the musiciens, that to me, yes, is the most beautiful thing about listening to music.The concert "Where the light is" by John Mayer is a great example of that...

[@thetakenking7061]

I’ve hear a lot about John Mayer and this is the first time I’ve heard him and damn he sounded more like Clapton than Clapton did.

[@Johansebastion]

hahahaha so good!

[@nickblare5467]

Keep watching Mayer solos. This dude may be the best we have. Specifically his Grateful Dead work.

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Tbf Clapton is pretty old and probably not as quick as he used to be. But yeah Mayer is a beast, his solos are amazing

[@bgierat]

Clapton said once about Mayer: “ I don’t think he knows how good he his”. Wow. Now that’s a compliment.

[@dessertman1181]

That was four minutes and five seconds of pure Blues power They both play off each other so well

[@yeetspageet5679]

0:46 that little crack in Clapton’s voice sounds incredible

[@caffers7744]

IKR it still fits with the song

[@GabrielNardinMusic]

That moment when the music is so good that you don´t give a damn it´s an old 2007 video with a 240p crappy resolution

[@searcy95]

Damn, Mr. C Is Smooth !

[@TheVatonaught]

Mayer playing some epic Clapton licks...

[@jasonblaha6169]

No.... Mayer is a far better player then Clapton.

[@ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣΔΡΙΤΣΑΣ-ζ3η]

Μοναδικός ο Eric Clapton οπως πάντα. Ο ανθρωπος ειναι φαινόμενο με την κιθαριστική του δεξιοτεχνία κσι την μουσικη κατάρτισή του. Να ειναι πάντα καλά και να μας συντροφέυει. Γεισ σου Eric

[@VictorBurgund]

mayer is a very under rated guitar player... he seems to be at his best when he plays with clapton

[@SpencerShimon22]

These comments are rather annoying. Clapton is a great guitar player and John mayer is a great guitar player as well. You old timers who are stuck in "the good ol' days" type of reaction, are missing the point of music. Music evolves and the 70's aren't here anymore, it's 2014 so you should appreciate an artist like John Mayer keeping that kind of music/generation alive. John Mayer IMO is easily the best performing artist of the 20th century and if you think I'm wrong, go to one of his concerts. He's an amazing musician and one that deserves more credit from you old school mentality people.

[@coffeewaldo]

I'm not old I'm irritated that there r tons of great guitarist that u never heard of because they stood their ground and stuck with blues rock. Johns a sellout. I admit though in this performance he does outshine Clapton but recently he is getting boring and old himself. Is he sick or something. Last cd wat a friggin boring mess. Do u know Chris Duarte, Mato Nanji of Indigenous, Jonny Lang very humble btw, Kenny Wayne shepherd, the list is endless Eric Gales, etc etc etc.

[@coffeewaldo]

Go to an EXPERIENCE HENDRIX concert. Than get back to us. Lots of great guitarists out there that are young.

[@loungydoc]

Come on man, I can respect his playing, but not the best live performing artist. Page could still come on stage and be easily the best living legend to have one of the biggest impacts on rock and roll period.

[@truthurts1692]

spencer no offence intended, but mayer was like 19 in 2000, and had had little success. So as to being the best performing artist of the 20th century, I think he's not in the running (you DO know we're in the 21st century, right?). If he is to turn out to be a legend, it will be after decades of sustained high quality, ground-breaking work. It is annoying to me that you millennials who are still wet behind the ears are ready to tag every flash-in-the-pan as the greatest ever. Live a few years and see if you don't start to take a longer view of things, and put the right-now in perspective. You have no concept of 'ever', or even of 'the century'. He is a very gifted musician, and time will tell whether he is great.

[@1516HENRYSLOWHAND]

O M G the stage and the whole venue has a happy vibes🩷🩷🩷 How nice… I thought I'd like to review this vid when I'm feeling down.

[@wifling1200]

How good are you? John Mayer: Eric Clapton plays Rhythm guitar for me

[@brendahawkins3965]

Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ-Vq5uKZ7WLabc

[@kelk0998]

@@brendahawkins3965 hes doing a great job, keep going and he'll be big in the near future

[@femrock]

Robert Johnson - old Texas blues guy - actually wrote this song - Cream and Clapton made it famous but Robert Johnson rarely gets credit.

[@777cody1]

Robert Johnson is a legend...literally. And he's from Mississippi.

[@34bully]

Aye he isn't Texan.

[@kkshady]

Eric always gives credits to Robert Johnson and how such an inspiration he was to him and the entire Blues Scene and how every other musician after his era had taken some of his works into their own. Its just that many people apart from you and I don't know much about RJ and the origins of blues :)

[@mundicox8951]

+Cody Swan something about you saying 'literally' made me laugh so much! But it's true, the man is at a point where he sounds like he was a myth or smth because of all the devil stories :D

[@joshevans5127]

not Texas, born and died on the Mississippi Delta

[@catinglis6128]

Love clapton ,,, Mayer held his own ..

[@isaacvolz]

You would never know john is a freak from his records... but he's one of my favorite guitarists of all time.

[@ItsGarrettBrah]

There are two reasons to hate on JM: jealousy or musical ignorance

[@TermiteUSA]

go and do better you clickbait idiot

[@ItsGarrettBrah]

Capt Termite Add brain after termite in your username

[@Dxcesare]

This is the most accurate thing I've ever read.

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

yep

[@Flyingwithcanelo]

@distalmarginalridge :)