John Mayer Interview on the Bobby Bones Show

John Mayer sits down with Bobby Bones and talks about the one song he is tired of playing, his dog and how he sees colors when he plays music.
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[@cstuewe21]

Diehard JM fans will agree: this is one of the best interviews of his I've heard in a long time.

[@Inverted87]

Christian you got that right

[@hiterss]

fuck yeah! loved the question about Clay , I always wondered about that .

[@israelpando6665]

Christian yup

[@valentinabatista9004]

yes. I'm so glad I watched this. I always wondered about his time in Atlanta and how things ended with Clay. His depth in this interview shows the real him. IT would be amazing to have a 3 am talk with him.

[@woloo]

YES! Even the interviewer was speechless when he told that story!

[@jackquelynnhernandez3894]

It sounds dumb, but I'm truly impressed by John's lack of filler ("um" "uh") use. I feel in an interview it's so easy to just be like "uh like um" but he's so so eloquent and intelligent.

[@AP-zo1ww]

This is late but right as I read this comment, I heard him say, "um" twice in like a minute lol. He definitely doesn't use fillers that much. For a good speaker like John, I'm pretty sure he uses "um" to not sound arrogant... like he knows the answer right as you ask a question.

[@kristitrimble9658]

EXTREMELY intelligent...

[@kathymorgan4233]

So true

[@nbassasin8092]

Thats more a thing of habit and practise rather than intelligence Dont get me wrong, this man is smart as hell, but thats not an indicator of that

[@JoshuaHenryOfficial]

he's so generous, and he LOVES talking process. incredible!

[@GarethBushMusic]

John Mayer needs his own podcast.

[@Inverted87]

Gareth Bush greatest idea ever

[@AndersLoewfeldt]

imagine having him on JRE #999

[@acoustic230]

AndersLoewfeldt let's start a petition.

[@agratefulgirl]

He is really so articulate in his words these days - i agree. I think he has learned a lot form working with the Dead - Bob Weir and the likes. I would be a diehard fan of a John Mayer podcast. Great idea!

[@TomMcGovern]

I would listen in a friggin' heartbeat. John's language borders poetic sometimes, and I think he would definitely hold his own as an interviewer

[@quincywho]

Listen to him speak is hypnotizing. I wanna know what his IQ is... He expresses his thoughts in such a beautiful way. No wonder he is such a phenomenal lyricist and artist.

[@pedroaguirre258]

when he say that the world is bendable.. thats some Neo shit right ther

[@cojack135]

i think he has a lot of IQ. Like a really big IQ, probably one of the biggest out there. At least 5 more than everyone else.

[@jimmy31412]

Yes, he has a great flow in his talking. I bet he could get himself off to his own voice

[@cl8804]

Calling John Mayer a "phenomenal lyricist" is indicative of a lack of awareness of phenomenal lyricism. He's a phenomenal artist and guitarist, though.

[@fucuszullanti7877]

C L Yeah sure bud, not a phenomal lyricist even though every John Mayer song is written by John Mayer. Those songs got him famous, by the way

[@unattendedcandle]

John's voice is ASMR

[@msprisfigueiredo]

Hahahaha totally!

[@bangermccrusher]

Asmr?????

[@cruz.c]

JoshMetal316 its like when ur voice is soothing but sometimes uncomfortable

[@jland12]

@@bangermccrusher Aurally Simulating Mental Rape

[@Slickrickthethird]

Faxxx

[@dollymaehendrix]

am I the only one that’s absolutely in love with John’s speaking voice? I could listen to him speak all day

[@progtoeternity]

Wow, the man is just brilliant, generous, witty and outspoken despite an indisputable, unequalled talent. Talent and intelligence like this is a rare combination found in life. He should be writing a book one day that would certainly shook us all.

[@JerryRiceBall]

progtoeternity Only if he’d stop singing and just play guitar. His voice is unbearable, a cheap SRV imitation.

[@jasonTL]

@@JerryRiceBall I think you're alone on that one buddy

[@inspirationrevolution2410]

You read my mind....

[@almost5198]

i'd buy that book if i had to go to the ends of the world.

[@seashell1111]

I have always said he should write a book. I don't know what it would be about, but it would be so interesting nonetheless!

[@danieljackson2791]

I've seen hundreds of interviews with John Mayer, and this is hands down one of the best. Like John said early on, these were good questions about areas of his life that he hadn't publicly explored yet.

[@craiglocker386]

I love this guy. His music, his demeanor, attitude... everything. From being really cool, see how uncomfortable he gets when they play his music infront of him. Unbelievably the self deprecating going on outside of his ego is astounding.

[@JavierMontes1987]

This was the 5th time I listened this..... And I will come back next week.... It's a threat!!!

[@MATZ302]

amazing vibe.... bobby, you are actually a great interviewer

[@LauraNatera]

Roy Matz that says a lot also about Mayer because I haven't seen many people saying that to an interviewer.

[@evebrackin5398]

Wow! Great interview. I love his honesty and vulnerability here. Always, always a fan.

[@aminafied678]

I love how eccentric yet real his personality is.. Deep conversations with him wud be a treat!

[@Ahggie43]

He has a very soothing spoken voice.

[@msprisfigueiredo]

I'd listen to him speak forever.

[@iamiupa]

17:10 "Saddest lyric I've ever written", then literally comes up two years later (2019) with "Pushing 40 in the friend-zone" "You don't think twice about / me and maybe you're right to doubt me" "The weight of my worries is too much to take on" "I guess I just feel like 'What happened to that?'" "I guess I just felt like giving up today" All of the above... in TWO songs.

[@sicboi]

I could listen to John talk all day breaking down his songs. And i admire his thick skin in accepting that radio has a prejudice against him and his music. Sad that he's not on radio as much as his music deserves, the radio waves are the poorer for it. You rock John Mayer.

[@CarleyHutchinson]

I love this man so much. The Search for Everything is such an amazing album. Love you, John ❤️

[@randysauvage677]

Oh man.... the statue of the dog.... jeeeeeez man. Got me in the feels. Absolutely LOVE John Mayer. His work will be revered and pondered generations from now. Sheer class.

[@DelScully]

i dont know how anyone could hate this man.. Yeah hes had his moments as we all have, his were just on the big screen. Seems like an extremely down to earth dude who actually cares about the people around him, but is never too afraid to speak his mind! And not to mention one of the greatest guitarists of our generation... I could even go as far as saying almost like a Hendrix of our time.

[@rossentein]

This is probably the best John Mayer interview ever... John really spoke candidly and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of questions being hurled at him. Bobby and his team were actually interested in listening to him, and they actually had an honest conversation. Just beautiful to experience this level of honesty and vulnerability...

[@ES-yz3vk]

18:05 to 18:12 is pure magic...you cant write a moment like that in movies as perfect as that

[@_Nonplussed]

This might be one of the best interviews from the past 20 years

[@brianpeterson5529]

In-depth music listeners definitely appreciate you John. Especially the more subtle music he has helped create such as many tracks on Born and Raised, one of the least popular, yet, one of the most sophisticated and intricate albums he’s put out.

[@jessjones8592]

Love John.. No words

[@inesperndorfer7894]

He has the power to inspire me on so many levels. Thank you John

[@OPAIK]

John is one of the few artists I could sit with and listen to him explain his entire discography

[@kellter70]

john blew it out of the water with Dead & Co...epically transcending. He's so humble...genuine trait. fantastic.

[@bradleyjohnson3608]

Can John Mayer tell me bedtime stories every night?

[@csjbackups]

Wow! I lived in Snellville Ga for like 9 years as a kid, and I've been a big John Mayer fan for like 14 years and never knew he lived there too! I've been to 6 Mayer concerts, and he lived right in my town and performed; thats pretty awesome/crazy to me, finding that out so lonng after being a fan. My head about exploded😱Lol😂

[@apokw]

6:17 what he said really captures his playing. You see, hear and feel the feeling exploding out of him when he is performing. You don't see that too often

[@filiplapin4438]

Absolutely agree with John: this was a great interview!

[@Stephychungsvlogs]

He seems like a tender, genuine and true full person on and off screen. Very charming charisma.

[@gombie72]

So glad John enjoys playing Gravity. Really, Really one of my favorite songs. I keep it off my playlist as to not spoil it

[@CVo83]

Such a damn good interview. I listened to it on iHeart and then came over here to watch it. Good shit.

[@condarisol]

gravity is my all time favorite song ..I love John Mayer

[@NJOverclocked]

Holy shit, as a musician hearing him talk about writing Still Feel Like Your Man is sooo relatable

[@beckysnay1609]

I loooooooooove that song!

[@mchugha]

So glad you're a person for the people, and not a person of the industry. Love listening to this brilliant interview. Love J.M.

[@ginalopez7915]

Brilliant interview from both sides. JM is outspoken and loves to talk and, hey, that makes for a great interview. He is not going to appeal to everyone but he has a lot to be proud of and I don't think he's cocky at all. I am now a fan of Bobby Bones too.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

It’s so funny how my dumb ass used to be like “Man, I hate John Mayer!” Lol now I’m like “Why isn’t John Mayer literally everywhere?!” It was the blues album for me.

[@bijankhadembashi1016]

i don't care the slightest that John talks up his own music... He deserves every shred of it

[@briancox7219]

I grew up in Snellville.. I had no idea he started off in Atlanta and lived in Snellville at the time.. How crazy?

[@reandruzzi]

The way he talks about getting excited about creative ideas is so accurate; the heart racing and everything. God I fucking love this man.

[@hollyrose2288]

Greatest interview!

[@jenniferbalogh9487]

That dog movie, Hachi, I cried the entire time. When he just brought it up I chocked back my tears. 🙁

[@modernstrikeguns341]

Why is he not played on the radio? He makes really good meaningful music.

[@williamalbert3543]

i literally know exactly how this man feels... so sad yet keeping his head up high

[@Valerie_04]

10:30 the way my heart actually jumped of excitement at that guitar solo

[@MrAlvarda]

One of the best Interviews with a musician I have ever seen!

[@skierpage]

14:24 describing the three-day trance of "I Still Feel Like Your Man" is one of the best descriptions of songwriting ever. And yes haters, he's narcissistically self-absorbed. So what?

[@lvl3472]

i feel like these 2 guys could easily have a fun night out on the town and never be lost for a good conversation

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

He is talking about Hackico, the dog that wait for his master to come back........day after day.....What a honor is listening JM!!!!!!

[@Sherrilynn27]

Eclectic Music should be a genre in and of itself. John Mayer is eclectic and his joining Dead & Company was a perfect match. Those boys have always been eclectic which, is why they also couldn't find a platform. Keep playing John.

[@ruichenyan48]

Appreciate the words John said at the end of the show, that “I’ll give you whole number”

[@aaronmalnarick6143]

This was/is a legit interview. Questions that I'm actually interested in knowing something about.

[@samme79]

I think he was talking about the story of Hachiko? The dog that used to follow his owner everyday etc. Also, you can see just the sadness in his eyes when he talked about it and the realization and allusion to the statue of the dog to his emotional state during a breakup

[@Emily-fl4vc]

Awesome Interview!!

[@2karencraig]

I live in Livingston,Mt we love John Mayer!!!!!!!!🎵

[@botrip41]

Wild how much John has grown from a emotion intelligence standpoint since this interview

[@torzsok949]

This interview is so damn good

[@JimHill666]

One of the best interviews of John

[@drishtibhattacharya4496]

I am in love with Gravity forever

[@samyakvakil]

One of the best interview of John Mayer , love from india

[@texbls]

wish this interview would be 1hour long.

[@mateusgaspar1116]

John...thank you...

[@scarlettcross4341]

I could just listen to JM talk all day long. Omg 😍

[@damirmilanovic3043]

He is honest clever man, I heard i still feel like your man in italy on radio i couldnt wait to own a song to listen when ever I want

[@david_DMP]

Greatest interview of all time.

[@CorkyK]

"You're gonna lease a porsche cayenne" - haha, john is a man's man and a regular dude with the outlook of the normal person, and the humor of a comedian if you "get him" - awesome.

[@papamccheese6501]

Wait, did John call me stupid, for liking his music?.. lol.. Love John’s Music... 👍🏻

[@Bluemgwes]

HE'S DRIVING ME NUTS WITH THE VOLUME CHANGES!

[@120togo]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen!

[@elijahmonn3757]

John is such a creative and articulate guy. He doesn’t care what people think. He just follows his heart. With life and his music. The interviewer being funny, I felt took John to a special place in his head. I think music by a lot of artists now is prescribed to just make money. I have a new respect for John and his honesty. I wish I could afford his Martin signature model OM guitar. I’ll have to settle for my way cheaper Sigma OM guitar 😋

[@jonnok16]

this kinda goes without saying at this point but props to Bobby for the interview. Sets it up really well for a meaningful dialogue

[@rahatshamshieva200]

Wow, one of the best interviews I've ever seen! Amazing! You ket people feel homy

[@Untilsheputherfootdown]

I didn't really love John Mayer till this New record! I loove it!!

[@rl2905]

Lol - the comment at 14:00 reminds me of a time I played a gig at a local club. Ran into someone I knew on break, who is also a musician, and after we greeted I said "Hey so what did you think of [some song I played or something]...." And I'll never forget his response....he goes "Oh yeah I liked it. I heard what you were trying to do...."

[@autumdew3253]

Thank you for the beautiful definition I am a classical pianist and see colors when playing, or hearing music. It’s very hard to watch TV.

[@Spittin_Bars]

The best recording of his is actually a live recording, where the light is

[@MsJetaime6]

John Mayer has a great voice for radio

[@fhowland]

Great interview. Love Mayer. Totally don’t understand why some people don’t like him.

[@likeag6fohfivesix]

god his face kills me when hes all "not even the dog, just the statue of the dog"

[@juliovillarreal5376]

"I feel like the statue of the dog"

[@Claire-dm2ms]

What a great interview. The story of the dog at the train. I’m Irish and I wonder if John has Irish blood because he reminds me of an old Gaelic storyteller. Also though, to make John comfortable to speak in this way you need to be asking the right questions. Great stuff

[@dougcrowe1226]

Love this guy- great interview bobby-

[@scotthazlewood9123]

Very fine interview from both sides of the desk. I always felt JM was the contemporary, American-version of legendary musician/artist Peter Frampton in various aspects.

[@beckyanderson4644]

Ugh I love him

[@NirvanaFan4Life]

Blondie: "But, what do you think - like, as an artist?" 21:51 JMayer: "As an artist? I think it's... I could tell it was me." (Bobby laughs) Blondie: "That's it?" Lol poor Amy was looking for some praise from an artist she admired, but John's too blunt.

[@powerforth8400]

I'm glad he kept it real with her, it looked like something an 8th grader did in one night.

[@jonnyquatromusic]

Boss move! If you ignore a girl, she’ll want you more.

[@dananjayprabaharan8746]

Love this interview.

[@dylanpilcheruniverse6515]

I like John I think he’s cool.

[@rogerchilders_net]

great man i seen him live with my wife and sis and mom

[@travisweber9412]

Such a great interview

[@PeterZeeke]

man, the dog story ;(

[@winslowwong9719]

PeterZeeke there was a Futurama episode with exact story line. The ending was so sad

[@jasonmconnors]

winslow wong I was thinking the same thing. Jurassic Bark was the episode with Fry’s dog. So sad.

[@KimBTown]

My dog HATES music too.

[@kevinfranger]

that is actually the story of hachiko and there is a movie about it

[@elakren9128]

winslow wong there’s a movie about it

[@katfishzomby]

this is cool. because my son and i were at that minneapolis concert in april 17.

[@AmaSharapova]

I am in love by the end of the video!

[@Jakecaseyy]

John is the goat

[@codeman8185]

18:05 this guy is suffering inside for something in his past....go john you can do it!

[@iwritesongs6965]

they are so vibing together

[@carlettagoodrichmann1513]

Clever and entertaining interview.

[@sunny34571]

John Mayer is very very creative guy, and interviewer as well.