John Mayer - If I Ever Get Around To Living (Live on Letterman)

[@leifcedergren4488]

This is honestly one of the most beautiful, well crafted songs I ever heard and no one talks about it...

[@mcfcDJ51]

right!!!! the melody is insane

[@sadsixersfan6258]

Because people hate on mayer and don't listen to the music

[@box5og]

I do! 😃

[@jonasjacobsen9702]

It is so freaking good

[@HeatherTeffenhart-sf5mk]

It’s gorgeous !🙏

[@ikuep]

This is one of the most complete songs I've ever heard in my life.

[@seanhower5130]

Take me away to a soulful groove,get my music groove and air guitar 🎸 genius piece,he is on my bucket list.

[@pointedspider]

I started dating a woman 8 years older than me a year and a half ago.i asked her if she wanted to hear some good music! She said yes! So I played Vultures! She said no no no! I don't like John Mayer. I said just listen. When the song was over, she said.... Can we hear it again!?!? It was over for her at that point. We're going to see him in April!

[@10Greencubs]

Exactly how I feel with this song

[@neillbaxter9613]

Yeah man

[@Flo-qw4jr]

Dude every time I listen to this song I think of this comment and I never quite get it. Not that I disagree. But what exactly makes you feel like this song is so complete? It’s in my Top 5 Mayer songs for sure maybe higher, but I can never quite put my finger on why I love it so much… Could you explain your thought process?

[@flybyfamily]

One of the best musicians of our time. His guitar skills are impeccable!

[@SarrSheffer]

And his voice, and his songwriting and...

[@lvl3472]

@@SarrSheffer and his thumbs

[@OmarAkmal-od4gr]

his facilities are unreal

[@OmarAkmal-od4gr]

i don’t think he knows how good he is

[@arpitadutta4073]

@@OmarAkmal-od4gr he's a master...

[@frumensarwan4962]

John Mayer with Telecaster is just something.

[@nicholaspalacio9672]

This song may just be his Magnum Opus, as far as I’m concerned. Deeply personal, unbelievable groove, great composition, incredible sectioning and phrasing. Out of his entire catalog of incredible songwriting and composing, this one really stands out to me.

[@TheDubdubwubwub]

I hear you. But then again I come to same conclusion with every song on The Search For Everything (except Helpless). His songwriting and compositions are out of this world.

[@TheDubdubwubwub]

@2v_5r Actually, I love Helpless too now... such a great tune. Now I like the whole record back to back!

[@TheBigDean18]

@2v_5r It means he hates how much he is enjoying things because it is just a "love on the weekend", and soon everything will be over and he''ll be alone again, he's getting too invested in a fling.

[@pitis2flie]

You may be right. It was absolutely amazing when I saw it live last year. There are some real gems from his Born and Raised/ Paradise Valley era. I Will be Found, Waitin on the Day, A Face to Call Home, Whiskey, and Queen of California are my faves. But another song that I heard live last year at that concert that might be his best is Changing. It was beyond epic. Another candidate is Edge of Desire, which was also epic live.

[@Far2ManyDrugs]

lol, no.

[@christianlopezhn]

Not trying to compare or make hotheads angry, but this song and performance, with the organ bluesy version, the slowly built up climax and the jam at the end to let you just enjoy the chords make me think it could have been a composition by The Doors and America, think about it. John Mayer is not in the crowd of current artists anymore, this is just Legendary! An artist that will remain in the new age of geniuses.

[@MrAzuDaioh]

Couldn't have said it any better

[@jimmiddleton9951]

Christian López such a good call...I cant think of who to even compare this guy to...he is a tapestry of sounds influenced by so many great artists from multiple genres and eras

[@khimaros]

Well said. I'm just grateful to have his music in my life.

[@ronaldmckee7542]

Maybe a day will come where John Mayer haters will realize it's all about the tunes man. You can be a great guitarist, world renown even, but if you can't write great songs it doesn't much matter. And John Mayer always delivers and his songbook is large and diverse.

[@philipjezraelnobleza2066]

The start kinda feels Neil Youngish to me which isnt a surprise since he said so himself he was a major inspiration for this album. Some parts of song does feel like something America would have written

[@rottenpotato9445]

One of the best songs he's ever written, born and raised really shows his ability as a lyricist

[@ronaldmckee7542]

Couldn't agree more. Everyone wants him to make another record like Continuum. But he is beyond that now. He is pulling from all genres and melting them together beautifully. I'll always listen to a new album from John Mayer.

[@nibs02]

@@ronaldmckee7542 can't wait for the next one. definitely going to try see him live this time around once he goes on tour

[@n.g.4006]

I wish he played Telecasters more often.

[@lincolnlee777]

N. G. i love tele’s and strats, but i like tele’s way better. but it would be weird to see john without a strat in his hand. it would be cool though

[@goswo]

N. G. YES. Guess its one of the real old ones. Sounds amazing :-)

[@Brucaleeffo]

@@goswo it's a 52 telly, he said he paid it a considerable amount of money and it sounds beautifully

[@goswo]

Cristiano Bisignano thanks. Nice to know :-)

[@trizzlethompson9339]

Now he will never play a tele on something like this ever again. With his PRS deal I'm sure there is something about not being recorded or on TV with a Fender

[@markus1978p]

if there's a category for greatest songs, this has to be in there omg still hits til this day "better wise up boy"

[@jerrychiemeke7525]

Best song he's written in the last 10 years. One of the five best songs he's written in his career.

[@stukjeappel2000]

What about In The Blood? Amazing lyrics. How does he come up with stuff like that?🤯

[@murtamala]

Walt graces must be one of those five

[@stukjeappel2000]

@@murtamala agreed

[@jerrychiemeke7525]

@@murtamala Stop This Train, too

[@m0ralesi42]

This whole Born and Raised album is very underrated

[@afaromusic]

Can everyone please acknowledge how talented and original his performances are. I almost cried watching this video on how fucking exquisite his performance was

[@robertadams8856]

Azfar Jamili never plays a song the same way. Always adds something new and amazing to his live performances

[@Crazyness2122]

Crying right now

[@HeatherTeffenhart-sf5mk]

Me too !🎶🙏

[@HBOC949]

I don't think these folks realized what a show they were in for. So fantastic

[@metaloutlander]

John could drop his guitar and make a hit from that.

[@ryangray07]

He did drop it in australia a couple years ago? Maybe we should get it to number 1?

[@jennypennypocket]

metaloutlander, that's funny.

[@sujanpandey7968]

Once in a while i end up here relaxing myself with john, living

[@freyrnrgaard5934]

i hate how underrated john Mayer still is

[@mrdeep6406]

"He's neither overrated nor underrated; he's in the middle, and that's absolutely great with me."

[@reverb508]

@@mrdeep6406 Agreed. There's a good mix of people who worship, despise, ignore, or are ambivalent to John Mayer. I think that makes him a well rounded musician. (btw... I'm totally in the worship camp. Dude is incredible imo).

[@mrdeep6406]

@@reverb508 im totally in agreement with you.

[@Loddentidster]

Dat keyboard solo that wawes between left and right... It's just so right.

[@MMorgattto]

magic :)

[@Crazyness2122]

This is one of the most perfect songs ever created in the history of this world. Absolutely incredible.

[@justinhobgood4312]

Are we just gonna act like the keyboardist didn't kill it

[@seanraidley2643]

Apparently...

[@HAMTON4432]

Truth :D

[@cruzcontrol1303]

Is that Paladino?

[@alexanderwilkinson1569]

Justin Hobgood i keep jamming to the keyboard guy! This guy rips it. Just a quick disclaimer listen to this with headphones

[@altadena57]

@@cruzcontrol1303 Pretty sure not; this lineup was prior to Pino on bass and Steve on drums, I think?

[@georgesolorio9764]

I discovered John Mayer in 2018 I’m 22 now and I wish I was around when he was coming up. I’m a late but a huge f*** fan of Mayer. He’s my idol, my inspiration, my idk he’s just so Great 🤧🤩🤙🏽 I was in a time of my life doing drugs and up to no good I had jobs and was trying to be a good person in society, and his music at times would make it easier for me to move on in life and I listen to Mayer everyday to keep me going. I’m even saving for a good guitar and equipment to learn to play. Never be as good but he is my damn idol 😫

[@SarahMeseberg]

Well if you haven't picked up a guitar yet what are you waiting for?

[@nathanfoster8449]

ah yes, midnight, 11-18-22, just turned 18 4 minuets ago. and now im listening to this amazing organ solo. life could be dream

[@nathanfoster8449]

Back at it again, 19 now

[@reverb508]

@@nathanfoster8449 congrats dude! Nice way to usher in adulthood. Good luck!

[@Jjacobs1986]

Just saw him last night in new orleans. Holy crap...best guitar playing ive ever seen live.

[@johnkrasinski6979]

Al Kelly Only weak guitar players go on KZbin to criticize and compare guitarists. Real musicians see that John Mayer knows what he's doing musically. And he plays with so much soul! I literally don't know how someone can't see that! When you win 7 Grammy Awards, you can start giving your opinions.

[@arnolddealiii4259]

I think comparing Steve Morse to John Mayer or even Allen Holdsworth is comparing Apples to Oranges. Allen is a fantastic guitar player in Jazz Fusion and if that's what you like then yeah your right John isn't going to really do that. But I myself don't really care for Jazz fusion, I think they are brilliant but it just sounds like a guy that can use all 4 digits on his hand going off wide open for 5 minutes while the drummer tries to keep up with what ever changes Allen is going to do next. 2 minutes of listening and you've heard it all. I think John Mayer could step into that as style of music if he wanted to but I think the sales point for John is he is as equally gifted writing music as he is soloing over the music with a guitar. I think he used to have a great voices, but his surgery has clearly restricted his vocal range which hopefully with a vocal coach and training will return if not get better. I most certainly don't think he's the best guitar player in any form of music, but I think he can hold his own with anyone living or from past generations. To sum it up he pretty damn good!

[@vincentagundez8297]

***** in this world, there will always be somebody better than somebody. John is still in his prime, he is selling records, and look at the many famous guitar plays he has performed with in different genres. For example B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Kanye, Alicia Keys, etc. For crying out loud he has sung with the great Tony Bennett

[@arnolddealiii4259]

I love the new hippie John Mayer. It seems like every album he puts out he reinvents himself. I'm so glad he left a lot of the bubble gum sound he had on his "hit" songs in the early 2000's. When he made the discussion to let the world know that he was not just a normal guitar player but a guitar monster it bought him an older crowd of fans ranging from 20's to 70's. I think you can thank Buddy Guy for that when he did Austin City Limits with John. He devoted half the show to his "hits" and then he got down with Buddy Guy and let the world know Johnny ain't messing round.

[@genericusername4883]

agree, I also love how profound the new lyrics are. It shows how intelligent and poetic he really is.

[@1952FMS]

Reminds me of Jeff Becks ability to flow from band to band & maintain total professionalism.

[@1952FMS]

Watch him watching Derek Trucks, knowledge there started with the Allman Brothers!

[@1952FMS]

Go back & look @ an early Eric Clapton, never looked the same. I belive John is our newer version. Love em both.

[@amaurygorlier6461]

Continuum is a masterpiece, we can all agree about it. But personnally, I actually think Born and Raised is one of my favorite albums of all time.. Thank you John!

[@CammojoDragon97]

I'd never really payed John Mayer much attention, but watching all the songs in this performance has made me a die hard fan, I have to say... play on, Mr. Mayer!

[@Jaqen-HGhar]

+CammojoDragon97 you should check him out with Double Trouble, or his Live in La concert from back before he had his vocal surgery and could actually hit the high notes on Slow Dancing.

[@jeffpagel8178]

John is a musical genius. The depth of his lyrics and music speak to me in the same way as miles Davis and the other timeless greats. There's a quote that states out of the poverty of the soul comes great art. I feel every lyric and movement in his songs. Timeless and beautiful.

[@fefekeyrass]

He was born to play guitar. ♡

[@gustavosotodelacuadra6925]

+Fernanda Ramos exactly

[@bybybirdybirdnub]

dude started when he was in highschool. Id say his hard work and dedication made him the man he is today.

[@filiper.5479]

No. Bireli Lagrene did. John is good tho.

[@jesseabiezer4842]

Fernanda Ramos we love it

[@Itaivarochik]

Funny. But beauty comes if many forms :)

[@christiansales1146]

Bohemian Rhapsody of John! Born And Raised, the best album for me!

[@TheFlomboy]

What a fucking fantastic performance!

[@michaelve861]

Been following mayer since his AOL videos. To this day this day this is my favourite performance. Absolute genius at his craft!

[@Mozezrox]

Saw him live in Stockholm a few days ago.. best concert of my life, I swear to god.

[@bulldogsforeva]

Moses Keenan this guy isn’t telling lies... changed my whole life

[@joespringer7767]

If you thought that 4:53 was a mistake. You're wrong. John Mayer does what he wants. John Mayer is the best

[@treyhibbard]

Joe Springer that’s literally one of my favorite parts

[@oliviamareetarantola9779]

I have to agree .

[@beaueatbutterflyyummy4151]

That’s jazz baybay

[@arpitadutta4073]

@@beaueatbutterflyyummy4151 I guess it's funk

[@mikerayco]

Wait, someone thought it was a mistake?

[@mariebmom]

This song is SO beautiful! 😍 It makes me so happy that John is still willing to make good music that might not fit in the radio because this is so rare these days.

[@isrey]

Unbelievable music such a sweet vibe, wish this song would be played more

[@jl3436]

6:20 from that point till the end i feel like thats the sound you must hear when you go to heaven...., WHAT A VIBE!!!!!

[@mcfcDJ51]

freaking love this song man the melody when he says “stayyyyyeeyyy” is heavenly

[@cyrildomdomcasino998]

it made me cry man!! that's so beautiful.

[@kimberlykairo]

JM is the most guitar person alive I think. I've never seen anyone even vaguely close to his animation, even to this day❣❣❣

[@christomicic1]

this is such a great song. it grows on you like crazy.

[@box5og]

This is absolutely one of John's finest songs!! Excellent performance...

[@ovd1989]

John Mayer shines a lot

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

John Mayer still making fantastic music in 2015! LONG LIVE REAL MUSICIANSHIP!

[@iMelodiesMusic]

+95dank check out Emily King if you're a fan of musicianship... it's different genre but it's truly great!

[@derekbravo7811]

THE SLOW DEATH HOOKS it’s 2019 and he keeps making good music

[@achyutmahajan6205]

2023. ❤️❤️

[@afaromusic]

John Mayer has stepped up to a whole new level. He just got even better. He's now a country rockstar plus the blues. The blues is still inside him. He's just a legend. Who agrees with me?

[@HeatherTeffenhart-sf5mk]

I agree with you !

[@RR448]

❤❤❤❤john

[@chasebest9306]

Idk why this song just made me feel like crying. God the way he feels his music.

[@box5og]

John’s concert in Baltimore following The Search for Everything release, was simply amazing! I have seen him perform numerous times, but this night was the best of his shows I have had the pleasure to attend. I wish it could have gone on and on. I have seen many concerts of many artists over the years and this show is in my top 5 ever. Sublime. He is just so darn talented. 🙂

[@dariusbates4010]

nice to see John hitting the notes again

[@metalhammer5]

Thank you for existing, John Mayer.

[@lisaverbosky7022]

All these years later, and still wow!

[@FaintWhispers11]

Never two performances the same....yet, always excellent!

[@vitoraguiar8647]

OMG ! What is this performance... I remeber when this album was released where I was a teenager and didn't enjoyed it... But now I listen to it every day and have a reallyt good feeling. listening this incredible album.

[@genbabez]

I could shed a tear watching john perform this song! Everything is perfectly combined and it's soooo soothing

[@obiwankinobi8682]

Whenever I re-find this video now and again, my favorite part is always 05:32 . Those Mayer bros are absolutely rocking out in the audience. Love it

[@kreger5859]

The transition around 5:15 is fucking bomb

[@KingTateGreene]

This song always makes me cry hard…It is always a jolting stop to a busy working life and a reminder that life is so much more than the hustle and bustle…that life is so much more and we are so much more…to stop and smell the roses sometimes. I definitely cannot listen to this song around other people. I would have been in the back bitterly crying because of how beautiful and impactful this song is to me.

[@MsShelley43]

Search for Everything will surely be Grammy #8!! There is nothing this man can't do!! 😉😉😉❤❤❤🎸🎸🎸

[@johnmayerofficial622]

Hello how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here.

[@parriswhite3324]

Saw him twice this year! What can you say? He is great!

[@myyoutube4280]

I can say that you're lucky! Twice in a year, awesome :)

[@parriswhite3324]

No doubt he is that good!

[@geetallygee5089]

Phenomenal person, musician, lyricist & writer!....Can't get enough of John's guitar playing...listening 24/7

[@johnmayerofficial622]

Hello how are you doing? It’s really nice meeting you here.

[@saurabhsharma7942]

always coming back to this live performance. This one's Magical. Everything's​ perfect on this.

[@tiara10tiara]

Dear John, you’re gonna live forever in me

[@robinburgesse8291]

What a talent this man is...I just love his music.

[@Barbeta13]

what the hell, John Mayer can play almost any music style and it will sound pretty good

[@troyrogers7089]

Love this one, too. Always coming with something different, yet distinctively him. You know the song is gonna be great, you know his performance will be great, you know the music is gonna reach you somewhere you haven't yet been, and pretty sure my kids and myself will grow old along with him, following him along his musical journey. Undeniable John Mayer...keep it coming, please.

[@uweseeler1]

I wish he would play the tele more often:-) sounds & looks super cool

[@ronaldmckee7542]

Maybe a day will come where John Mayer haters will realize it's all about the tunes man. You can be a great guitarist, world renown even, but if you can't write great songs it doesn't much matter. And John Mayer always delivers and his songbook is large and diverse.

[@mattmetzler]

How can you not love this performance? Pure magic!

[@iamhawthornedude]

Without a doubt John’s most amazing record. An experience filled with depth, emotion, and drive. A true journey from beginning to end.

[@ronaldmckee7542]

I believe Continuum and Born and Raised are his two best albums. And 3rd is close between Room For Squares and The Search For Everything. I give the nod to the latter, but many would disagree.

[@aw4925]

I'm here again after listening to John talk about this song in an interview about the making of "born and raised". It's crazy good and this is the best live version of it i think. Such a talented song writer never mind the guitar work. A complete John Mayer experience in one song. The whole album is quality.

[@michaelalvarado9703]

When the whole band locks in! Watch out! Incredible!

[@charlesking2526]

Saw John in Orlando. This was the song that was my favorite from the show. He is an amazing performer, and puts on a great show. Only complaint was that it ended

[@stanleythomas10]

The tone he's getting out of that Tele & Two Rock, I needs it. I gots to have it

[@ry-land-]

don't forget that dumble haha

[@FunkyStevieJay]

yeah his sound is highly reliant of two or more amps playing at the same time. He gets the bass end from the Steel String Singer and the treble from the Two Rock

[@anirudhvats8997]

your precious

[@eloso589]

John, naciste para esto! Amo la pasión que le pones a tocar la guitarra y el escuchar tus solos y sonidos me hace sentir en el cielo. Sin duda esta música me hace cerrar los ojos y transportarme a otro mundo. 🎻🎶🎵🎧

[@slippy9415]

i love john, but whoever mastered this video is a genius. why is the organ going back and forth my ears lol and it sounds really good

[@californiawinetv]

Keep coming back to this one…just brilliant

[@box5og]

I can watch this again and again. ❤ Solo acoustic performance in Newark was amazing and lucky to have seen it live but this is my favorite!

[@KJ-tl2bg]

Great tune. I just saw him in concert in OKC. The guy and his band are incredible performers. I've seen Stevie Ray play many times and is one of my favs. This guy is very impressive. He's up there.

[@shelbycooper5709]

that guitar solo killed me then brought me back to life

[@box5og]

We need another John Mayer tour, now!!

[@robertadams8856]

box5og spring time he will be touring again😁👍🏼

[@antoni5934]

Pretty, wonderful gorgeous song !!!!!! Little known and i don't know why because it's awesome ... JM is incredible, he knows very well how to create good songs. Pd: the man at the keys is so.skillfull

[@YoViDz]

Terry crews on backup vocals, Severus Snape on guitar, and Jim Hopper on drums. That's one hell of a supporting cast you got there John.

[@briany3817]

The second part is so beautiful. It's what I always find myself coming back to when I want to feel sentimental.

[@tylerhess6259]

i am a huge John Mayer fan and dont let this take away from his talent because I believe he's the best guitarist of my generation, but, Aaron Sterling really carries this groove in the jammier parts. He's a hell of a drummer!

[@KikkaLolly]

I just LOVE the love he has for music, this man is unbelievably talented.

[@johnmayerofficial622]

Hello how are you doing? It’s really nice meeting you here.

[@amaurygorlier6461]

John is up there as a guitarist with Hendrix, SRV etc, up there as a songwriter with Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler etc…, as a lyricist, as a bluesman, as a pop musician… Wow, he’s just sumed up all his influences, it’s just unbelievable, this man is the perfect artist! Love you John.

[@kirkdaville]

If you dislike this video. You have not got around to living!!! Great performance!!

[@gregoryhenry8464]

You KNOW the keyboardist is good when he shines next to John Mayer

[@charlescote7368]

Amazing song, under-rated on this album. Some parts of the song reminds me a bit of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of The Moon and Wish You Were Here albums. Great performance by John, showing his diversity as a musician again

[@beatrizolascoaga6567]

He played this at his show in SA last week. The way he talked about it gave me a whole new appreciation for it. Of course it was an amazing performance!

[@katrinem8425]

Love the fading effect on his voice when walking away from the microphone. Nice touch. The whole performance in general is pretty great (needless to say).

[@johnmayerofficial622]

Hello how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here.

[@oliviamareetarantola9779]

Talent is undeniable this is proof of anyone ever needed it.. Smooth and easy I'm in love.

[@saadaman4941]

7:36 the way Zane Carney plays that progression is magic

[@saadaman4941]

Also why doesn't mayer use this progression in his recent performances of this song ?

[@onewaray]

From "Born and Raised". Best Mayer album imo. And one of the best album cover art. Lucky to see him perform live in London.

[@elijahskyeagle5651]

Mayer as a singer songwriter myself gives me hope that. music will continue in it's highest form God gave to man inspired

[@osmanvaldez7175]

He performed this song in the same sord of elongated form when my fiancé and I saw him at the Forum 2 years ago and I appreciated that before he announced the song he let the audience know that the song was split into 3 parts, which is a no brainer for anyone who's really listened and analized it, which is really just another reason why to me this man is just a great person aside from his musical feats.

[@logany37]

The rare John Mayer Telecaster appearance!!

[@a1mbient]

Best song from one of his most unique, memorable, and timeless albums.

[@andersnielsen6319]

Just saw this in Copenhagen. Had not heard the song before - it was hands down the most magical part of the concert.

[@nicolas19005]

damn! severus snape terrific guitar player

[@PS-tj9ch]

yes sir. lol i just said the same thing ^ Teri Crews comin in clutch on the backup vox

[@mlw2001]

Can’t get enough of John Mayer!! 🥰🥰

[@vascofigueiredo6819]

I’ve never seen him live; I wish I was there to see my favorite singer ever

[@juliosilvacordova2500]

His voice isn't the same, of course. But the quality of the show, the feeling of the performance stills giving me the chills. Great, great song!

[@traceyneighbour3566]

JCM at his very best 💜 never a bad song in him. Simply the best.

[@johnmayerofficial622]

Hello how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here.

[@KrishnaLuv]

I’m so happy I was able to help mankind move into the age of digital everything so that they understand how to keep themselves from getting scammed. You helped big time John Mayer because in your current life but previous incarnation you were The BEST scammer❣️

[@donkkong5551]

This is one of those versions of a song you just put on repeat!!! Really up lifting!! I remember doing the same to Led Zeppelin I...