John Mayer - In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning (Letterman, 11-27-08)

John Mayer performing the Frank Sinatra tune "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning" on Letterman.

[@collinellis3440]

jazz is such a nice color on john..

[@neildavidvandenbergh5422]

Indeed!

[@funkyjim]

I love how the band have dressed. John is going to a photo shoot. The drummer is keeping it casual. The bassist is going to a funeral. The guitarist is going to home in the snow. And the trumpet guy is a magician.

[@wingerman4677]

Lmaooo

[@experiencewonder]

Best comment! 😂

[@xulander16]

john mayer is definitely a mainstream artist whos extremely underrated

[@Markkxs]

I don’t think he’s underrated anymory my man

[@rahulvig5298]

@@Markkxs he's not underrated now, but he definitely was a decade ago

[@ryan6760]

cool how these comments aged. i remember watching this over a decade ago and being angry people didn’t realize he wasn’t just pop and now we are here and i think the world gets it finally.

[@JCoversH]

Anyone else come back to this video every winter time other than me? It's not even a Christmas song lol but idk.. every year here I am.

[@rookiemistakes9946]

Me! Every Fucking year around Christmas time I listen to this song. I'm here a few months early this time in October '17. But I'll be back....

[@chrisgaitanis]

I listen to this all year through. Pure gold!

[@Dr_Xyzt]

I'm here too. I play this on quadraphone through Klispch RF7's and it's great!

[@cheeseonwheels1]

Lmao this song ain't about Christmas it's a depressing song about a breakup

[@piekepleijers493]

YES

[@andypadel9292]

The best non Christmas Christmas song on earth

[@janhanger]

Christmas was made because of Christianity.

[@dorianduckworth4169]

I agree with you .. this is a year round song ... And A damn good tribute to Me. Frank Sinatra.. and while I iron my clothes on a Saturday Morning🎶🎶🎶🎺🎺🎺🎺

[@giothemath]

@@janhanger no shit

[@michaeljoshuabach1987]

A winter Romance by Dean Martin is great too

[@MrBoybergs]

Fantastic rendition; and the trumpet player is bloody superb.

[@Dancingshears1]

Boy Bergs Yes Chris Botti is the amazing trumpet player.

[@brianrector7026]

Gigantic balls to cover this song and he pulls it off. WELL.

[@NajRellim]

Is there ANYTHING John Mayer can't do and do exceedingly well? What sets him apart is that he has CLASS and brings it every time. Every generation produces one standout guitarist/musician/vocalist and John Mayer is one of those all-time Greats!

[@Skipperj]

What a great performance, I didn't realize John would do a song so important to me. I remember back in 1963 this song played by Jai & Kai spinning on the old Philco stereo, while everyone else is sleeping. I had my Koss headphones so as not to disturb, I was 11 yrs old.

[@sarahberkner]

That's cool, I hadn't known headphones went back that far! (Not that it's that long ago, I just mean you learn something new every day!)

[@pols1oj]

I think this is wonderful, not because "Mayer is better" than Sinatra, but simply because I see it as him playing homage to one of the great singers of all times. Furthermore, by playing this he may introduce a bunch of people to Sinatra who never would have listened to him. I think both versions are wonderful. Although in Sinatra's case he went into the studio right after he got dumped by his girl at the time, so he was heartsick and I think you can hear it.

[@CaptainShimmy]

I'm really surprised at how well Mayer can sing. He's never given enough credit for his vocals.

[@GemmaBatoon]

i think John Mayer nailed this.... the whole arrangement with chris botti is fantastic!

[@jamesschuessler5592]

This performance is in the top three always stuck in my head. “Quando Quando Quando by Micheal Buble”, “My Funny Valine performed by Matt Damon”, and this.

[@leoray1234]

John and Chris...two flawless musicians

[@lisaverbosky7022]

I come back to this again and again.

[@johncaputo9965]

Sometimes a performance simply comes together in a perfect way. On this night Mayer and Botti were at their best, the support players were as well. This haunting classic as turned into an experience of musical bliss. And we are the fortunate ones.

[@tommy5586]

i am a big sinatra fan! john mayer's voice an talent is twice that of frank sinatra and i am a 53 italian man. I have seen both live in my life time. Keep it it up john I love it!

[@Chevalierjacquesarthur]

Tommy D johns great but no where near Frank get out of here with that bullshit!

[@WolffeLive]

Jack Fulton Music have to agree with you! His voice is higher pitched, Sinatra really brings the bass!

[@maxwelledison9954]

This is a 7 year old comment

[@maxwelledison9954]

@@WolffeLive yeah Frank's is so much nicer to listen too

[@dibyayan388]

Frank Sinatra didn't write any of his own music. Justin Bieber of the 1930's.

[@JayJayTwinz]

The trumpet is EPIC! its so good!

[@wearitlikeadiva]

He has a perfect voice for this song!

[@SaraTorraco]

In the wee small hours of the morning While the whole wide world is fast asleep You lie awake and think about the girl And never, ever think of counting sheep When your lonely heart has learned its lesson You'd be hers if only she would call In the wee small hours of the morning That's the time you miss her most of all When your lonely heart has learned its lesson You'd be hers if only she would call In the wee small hours of the morning That's the time you miss her most of

[@mikeclifford8360]

John Mayer is so talented. And, I think, so underrated.

[@Bassai]

I noticed that many musical artists, whether rock or pop, would turn to jazz at some time in his or her life. It's an important mode of musical expression. Nice work on this piece.

[@cojimar1]

FRANK WOULD BE PROUD. WONDERFUL

[@lihengdong579]

Hell no

[@weler1]

@@lihengdong579me when i'm stupid

[@lihengdong579]

@@weler1maybe chet baker would be proud, but definitely not sinatra. He is an extremely picky listener, much less be proud. He dosent like it when people sing with a “draggy” voice like how John is doing it.

[@magnificalux]

Suddenly this song and performance came to mind and had to look it up on YT! Love John & Chris' rendition of this Sinatra classic! Thank you for the upload!

[@CarlyMK95]

I was pretty skeptical about John singing a Frank Sinatra song. But he did very well. I enjoyed it.

[@vincenzodilo3030]

John is a Master; for sure he will never sing like Frank "the voice" but the way he perform, how he plays, how he sings; he's simply great ...

[@Angel-fz8dr]

Don't ever be skeptical about this man. He is living legend and never stops proving that.

[@RR-qv8uz]

I was skeptical of your musicianship Carly....oh hang on, you don't have any...how clumsy of us!

[@jillsalkin7389]

@@RR-qv8uz That's mean. Why say this? Is there something you have to prove?

[@deeway1963]

Beautiful. One of my most favorite Frank Sinatra songs...if one could possibly say that they have a favorite...Sinatra was the KING!

[@Metatron141]

So beautiful...I wept...so did Frankie.

[@iamintheburg]

Superlative.....so very wistful and regretful and four-aye-emm-and -I-can't-stop-missing-her awesome. The feeling and the humanity resonates across all the years since Sinatra recorded this classic.

[@ChristineLondon]

Wow..he CAN enunciate lyrics. So beautiful, especially when you can make out what the words are.

[@kittie5252]

Great arrangement and a beautiful voice.

[@judylmb8254]

This made me slide down in my chair and I never wanted it to end. Just beautiful and the passion came through.

[@dwayneberry256]

He sung that song so beautiful!! It's a beautiful song, I never have listened to John music before, that was beautiful what a voice!! What more can you expect from a fellow "Libra", done with eloquence and class!!

[@reggiesills7295]

this is relaxation music at its finest

[@Sanderopop]

Man. They should have made an album together.. It's not too late John!

[@ClaudiaAragao12]

Just beautiful ! John Mayer is amaaaazing.

[@Max2020]

Beautiful rendition.

[@cassandre2468]

I like this version better. John's voice is so soothing and gentle. Don't kill me Sinatra fans.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

These folks have got to do this more often. They're a great combination!

[@CarmenGarcia-rx6yu]

He's absolutely amazing!

[@Torikan]

lol john threw in blues licks. Yet, they fit the song well. I'm impressed.

[@addieg6481]

This is my favorite Frank song

[@bearclawhogs44]

Very nice effort. By no means my favorite version of this song but the musicianship is top notch. More than anything I'm very impressed with Mayer's developing depth and breadth as a musician. He's very subtly introduced Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding and now the great Frank Sinatra into his repertoire. He's reintroducing standards of American pop music to listeners that would have never discovered them on their own. Bravo Mr. Mayer!

[@Solcius123123]

Delightful and relaxing song. John Mayer did a excellent job.

[@achard05]

wow gave me chills...

[@taikoking1]

wow, what a great musicianship.

[@LawtyBobby]

I agree with Letterman again..finally!!...That was Great..That was Great..That was just GREAT!

[@skymaster336]

Excellent arrangement, and performance. Thanks for posting!

[@d00rs71]

this is my fav John Mayer performance.

[@karenn11jm]

So long i didn't hear this.. every time i see it i keep thinking how beautiful this is.

[@oohyllab]

Unbelievable!! Quite a departure for Mayer. Thanks for the post, great!!

[@jennywhistler479]

Awesome love this version ❤

[@kaashlia]

Clean and simple..and great ! love it.

[@Waynew413]

2023, back here yet again. ❤

[@TheMusicguy68]

John Mayer: Nice rendition of this Sinatra classic and Chris Bottii is great! BUT, Music Lovers know there is only one INCREDIBLE version of this song and it is also on KZbin. Sinatra sang this song first in 1956, when he was at his best vocally! If you'd like a real treat, check out Frank Sinatra "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning." It is truly beautiful!!

[@mcr71392]

i chuckled a bit in the beginning where all of the sudden it just pops up "BUY THIS DVD" anyway this is just great

[@UnderclassHero]

My goodness that is amazing

[@timothyscibor9504]

Just on my run of John mayer letterman performances dont mind me.

[@Defiant1212]

Fantastic!

[@morelacky]

I love frank sinatra and chris and john.. nice one john =D

[@RobSwain92]

Beautiful.

[@luizfernandobe]

Exelente, e me fará ouvir Frank Sinatra que ainda não conheço muito sobre. Obrigado John Mayer

[@illumick9286]

this guy somehow remade Frank Sinatra's song and is actually really good

[@andrewguitar67]

The tone...good lord the tone of that L5!

[@danguichard]

John Mayer surprises me.

[@kratos2343]

Miss this year 2008-2009 simple days

[@TobyKruit]

the drummer is really feeling it at 2:36

[@jmljc8]

"how about that guy over there" hahah i love david letterman

[@keepthemusicplaying0]

Fabulous!!!

[@zoltantamas1054]

Hat down! Good job

[@joakimrainer]

Why do I think of christmas when I hear this song?:)

[@nkm11tbm]

Christmas songs usually have jazzy arrangements similar to this one

[@equisde8026]

@@nkm11tbm yeah, people just associate anything jazzy with Christmas, quite sad actually

[@tamaramiles4648]

Splendid!

[@experiencewonder]

Came here from Life with John Mayer!

[@theresedolciotto1861]

Enchanting

[@SwaggTastic213]

that guitar of his has the sexiest jazz tone

[@murmaider2]

call me insane, but i really prefer this to the original...John's voice is really good

[@Johaneeeek]

his guitar strap matches his suit, class act

[@pascalvictor1441]

Really nice number

[@Jme501]

When Bottii plays this song with anyone (see sting), it becomes a battle of how soft everyone can perform... I miss the way Sinatra still belted away at a few of these lines. Somethings lost. Still gorgeous, but Sinatra will always own this one.

[@xulander16]

beautiful

[@JKG3108]

Perfect....

[@TheAgentman32]

Gee, I like this......... time and again!

[@Vidhole]

Pergaps this could be a new direction for Mayer, Jazz/ Jazz Fusion. I'd like to see him with more jazz guitar performance.

[@matchesandblackberries]

The annotation doesn't lie. Buy that DVD.

[@kimhoffmann5908]

Chris Botti added so much richness ❤️

[@cyclonenimrod]

I won't name the things I'd do for tone like that. My, oh my.

[@tw0ntw0n]

bought it BECAUSE U SAID SO!

[@samoharemusic]

Thanks bud!

[@theresa9583]

Im making this my new christmas song!

[@mrfauzanazima]

2020, i am here...

[@donnalupo1927]

John was great, but Chris Botti took it beyond the stars, he is a master horn player.

[@AshliParker]

Paul Anka actually wrote this song even though Frank performed it. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy (complete) Its a joy to watch the whole thing to see how much the industry has changed, but at about 15:30 you will see him messing with the song on the piano.

[@soblueimblack]

Mark Whitfield is so bad ass. When George Benson is your mentor, you really can't go wrong.

[@4TheMus1c]

i dont think people should compare mayer and sinatra.....it would be pretty stupid considering they're about 50 years apart and totally different. sinatra is a lengend and i think mayer did him justice

[@JoshKeh]

amazang

[@DKjazzguitar]

That's Mark Whitfield on guitar. He's one of the world's foremost Jazz guitar players. Check out a performance where he can really stretch out. John Mayer certainly keeps good company. The his guitar was made by guitar builder Stephen Marchione near where I live in Houston, TX. And yes, it's quite red.

[@pvpmartins]

Leo Amuedo got also a marchione

[@streetcornersongbird]

@Jme501 I prefer a softer vocal. It captures the emotions of the lyric. The world is quiet at 3am, and many people have performed with that in mind. I love Frank, but I thought the belting was a little much.

[@Mrmidtown1]

Billy Kilson on drums.. the dude knows how to amp up a solo section.

[@Kostas1601]

Letterman said "how about that" like 732 times in this video.

[@MrzovoljnoOko]

@andrewguitar67 its not the l5. its the player. pino paladino came as a studio musitian on a few songs, with two year old strings on a mm stingray and fender jb, and it didnt sound right when the others played them. when he started playing, everybody was stunned how did he get that sound in an instant from that strings and guitars. its all about the heart and knowing the instrument peace and love from Serbia

[@pandrice93]

I wish they had actually recorded this tune together. Or better yet do an album of jazz standards together. That'd be something.