John Mayer on Larry King Live

[@sleepingcolours]

I cannot understand why people hate this man. He's such a talented person and yet he still manages to be so respectful and thoughtful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@johnvlasiou3222]

Literally nobody hates him

[@elihintz5620]

@@johnvlasiou3222 uhhhh you might wanna go to tiktok or his Grammy performance announcement on Instagram. People definitely hate him, and most of it is for shit he did over a decade ago

[@brianpedersen4714]

It was only a few chi'ren...

[@heyya4307]

Mostly childish taylor fans hate him nowadays

[@nicksonblackwell]

@@johnvlasiou3222 unfortunately some people do

[@auroraa606]

"the presence of his absence" He always knows the right words!

[@x3mgamingmusic]

Choosing not to sing but to just play the melody was actually more emotional to me than any other performance on that day.

[@alexwilson7188]

Respect to him just playing on guitar. He didn't went too far just a respectful fan that's it !

[@909lena5]

+Alex Wilson " Respect to him just playing on guitar. He didn't went too far just a respectful fan that's it ! " You mean he didn't "GO" too far. And yes, I agree with you.

[@laytonrichards2188]

@@909lena5 shut up man you knew what they meant

[@Geotubest]

John Mayer is not only a brilliant guitar player/musician but in my view a person of superior intellect. Watch his interviews, his insights, his sense of humour. He's amazing.

[@heyya4307]

Same 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@rahulvig5298]

he definitely has a high IQ

[@thecharger98]

“The greatest service to Michael Jackson was humanizing him.” That’s amazing. Well said, John Mayer.

[@therollinbowlins862]

Mayer's rendition of Human Nature was one of the best performances of the ceremony. I remember him and Stevie Wonder most vividly. I love the respect he has for Michael's music, despite never meeting him personally. I'm just impressed that he was able to get up there and do it. I've played a lot of live music in my lifetime, but if I had been asked to play an MJ tune at his funeral......I don't think I could do it.

[@oilerfan1416]

"the presence of his absence." John Mayer continues to amaze. his playing of human nature was fantastic.

[@Attitude-royale]

This interview and performance by John Mayer means so much to me. Michael Jackson was my idol and his passing was devastating. I had always wanted to be a musician but felt that I had a limited vocal range and thought there was no point of me trying. I always thought of the guitar/ piano as an accompanying tool rather than a way to express oneself without the limitations of one's natural voice. I finally "got it" when watching him play Human Nature and not sing. Shortly after watching this interview, I picked up the guitar and through lessons on youtube, DVDs, a few one-on-one lessons and shit-tons of practise. The guitar opened my mind up to musicians I would have never really paid attention to; Buddy Guy, BB King, Eric Clapton; and really appreciate the genius of artists like Prince. I saw John Mayer in concert in 2014, it was so surreal. The decision to pick up the guitar is one of the best decision I have ever made in my life. Thank you John.

[@bobbyosborne2375]

The guitar is the best instrument in the world, hands down. Nothing, and i mean absolutely nothing can convey emotion, and give a connection to your true self, then the guitar can. When i play, i compare it to opening a bottle and pouring whatever is inside all out. It speaks, when i can't. And hopefully, from musician to musician, it does the same for you.

[@spirithanh]

John Mayer is also my role model for playing the guitar and I’m still learning and trying to grow as a guitar player but I’m glad I picked it up. I personally love string instruments as I played a little violin in my high school orchestra as well. They’re like an extension of your body and soul

[@부호두]

The best interview I've ever watched. His respectful attitude tells why he is one of the eminent musicians of our generation.

[@909lena5]

+Eunjoo Boo " His respectful attitude tells why he is one of the eminent musicians of our generation." His respectful attitude? I'm not so sure about that.

[@AnaMenendez05]

Lol his face while watching himself made the hole video.

[@pinklaydee2006]

Michael was my idol, I grew up with his music and when he passed I was devastated It was at this memorial that I discovered John Mayer and wondered what I had been missing all these years. Whilst Michael will always remain a legend to me, John is my new idol. This man is the most incredible musician and song writer I have ever know. Watching this video and hearing him talk about my other idol, brings a tear to my eye.

[@SanaKamranButt]

JMs genuinity makes my heart melt... the world needs more like him

[@znhurston1]

John Mayer's MJ Memorial rendition of "Human Nature" was perfection - simply beautiful - and brought tears to all who truly loved MJ's musical genius because it exactly captured the gentleness and beauty of Michael's composition. Mayer's performance was truly one of the memorial's highest forms of respect -- in honoring "the presence of his absence." Well said, John, and beautifully done.

[@kimberlykairo]

For master John Mayer, this will ever be an awesome interview and performance, to this very day. I loved it. Love Michael Jackson and John Mayer.

[@blackphone]

this has got to be probably the most sincere i've ever seen John Mayer. being the funny, goofy guy he usually is, this a step taken that none of us has seen. i think he articulated very well how much respect he has for Michael Jackson, his music and his family.

[@jepc92003]

John is very humble, his voice has gotten bter through times n even if his range is a lil limited he sounds so gud n +he's a great musician

[@kaustavjyotidas3261]

Such a humble artist 😭❤️

[@lwsy]

MJ & JM. Two great musicians.

[@redheadcover]

interviewers must love interviewing John Mayer. He answers each question so fully and wonderfully.

[@thegabrielguitar9727]

Every fuckin single time. He is extra human, as well.

[@chriskakato3540]

The moment at 2:45 onward where he watches back n slightly sways his head to his solo is gold. Great watch n very well done Mr Mayer

[@TheyreStillOutThere]

This is the first serious interview ive seen john do, and ive seen a lot, being a huge fan of him. Very somber, mature. And the first thing i thought when he said that he was invited was "Human Nature." I wanted to scream when he started playing it. Thank you John.

[@wink320]

I loved the fact that out of respect he chose not to sing the song and just play it where people could just appreciate the music Michael gave us. I saw a side of John that was sweet,sincere, and classy and he's made mistakes like all of us have.Love you John!!Your amazing at singing and playing the guitar and your personality seems amazing person as well.

[@ABMB93]

I am so proud to be a fan of John Mayer. Things like this just make me want to sing his praises that much more. Anyone who questions why he was at the memorial just doesn't get it.

[@jerryokonkwo8449]

Many have met him, I was blessed to go to his final tour when I was younger. I love you Michael.

[@Xnimez]

nice interview. Some people didnt really understand why he was on stage there, so it's great he had a chance to explain it :)

[@kezka76]

oh yea, this guy is phenomenal. MJ loved John's music.

[@nervo6321]

Great privelage for a very talented musician, and really nice guy.

[@campb423]

watch the head flickering while watching himself, haha uncontrolled. a great guitarist, and i love his vocals. he has a way of saying things everyone thinks but cant find the words which also makes him a good lyricist. we are lucky to have him

[@heerollie447]

A very iconic moment.

[@rocktobertd]

For all the media attention JM has received both good and bad, you cannot deny his talent. It was a class act. He did his generation proud

[@jiawei0917]

Geez. Seeing Kobe giving that speech. Crazy life huh

[@silvike]

You know, watching him watch and hear himself play, I wonder if that flickering was him playing it all over again in his head.. Oh and yeah, this is one smart guy with a great talent, and I'm so glad we get to share it! =)

[@Jaylasplenty]

I love it when KZbin sends me recommendations on what to watch. John just makes sense. He makes that guitar hit the notes he wants to sing. It's like the thing has a voice, when he plays it, it sings. You can almost hear the words pouring out of the guitar. Maybe its just me. That's one of my favorite MJ songs and I got to hear it from John. It was epic. @daliksheppy Agree about the Usher stuff and I see Usher being to Justin beiber what MJ was to Usher. Usher likes seeing green that's why

[@JenniferHanks]

I so wanted to see this and missed it - Thanks for posting. IMO, John Mayer did the just the right things in this situation. A class act.

[@gregswann5479]

John killed that shit with the guitar I did not shed a tear until he performed that so gracefully he is a beast with the guitar

[@kezka76]

John summed it all up beautiful, '..... a DNA of music,culture...... has gone. '

[@bobs.stevenson9704]

i remember thinking it was going to be a jaw dropping performance and being a bit not impressed, but over time i think its amazing how he played it so simply

[@propmaster101]

“Do you like playing guitar as much as singing?” Back in 2009 when John Mayer was an undercover guitar virtuoso🤣

[@thegabrielguitar9727]

I think he was on top of the world during continuum. And still is one of the most influential guitarist to this day

[@jepc92003]

d 1st time i heard John Mayer singing No such thing" i love it so much i thought i would learn guitar just 2 play dat song, i became a musician n I think he's 1 of d greatest musicians of our time, i mostly like rock instead of pop but he can make u like pop 2, he should soon start filling stadiums on a big tour i hope

[@postcardsfromj]

It's 2022 and he's still playing to packed arenas! 🙃

[@CrassieTrassieNZ]

probably the most impressive performance along with Stevie Wonder's...they just gave soo much heart and soul into it. I bet he was nervous but honoured . I love Human Nature, its a beautiful song from the heart. Does anyone else think that Mayer kinda looks like he could be Johnny Depps little brother? I didnt realise he was THAT handsome...no wonder why he plays the field so much! awesome tribute though, i can just close my eyes and listen to this all day

[@JeansGuyGA]

Thanks for posting. John's a real talent, and it was great seeing him at the memorial.

[@VHandJMfan]

You're welcome mate. And I totally get where you're coming from with John. I love hearing him talk because you just don't know what he is going to say next. Just like hearing the lyrics to a new song for the first time. You're just in awe.

[@YankeeGirl226]

I'm sorry I missed his performance. Everyone said he did a great job and I'm sure he did. This was a great interview as well.

[@kpbdesh]

Never heard of John Mayer except w/Jennifer A. Now I am a fan, after hearing the performance and seeing this video of thoughtful insights into music in general, and Michael Jackson's place in history.

[@vailima49aston99]

Love John Mayer Rest In Peace MJ

[@Bufws1824]

Not sure what was better…John’s performance or the way he handled himself in this interview

[@ekadkins]

He's so eloquent!

[@CrassieTrassieNZ]

His performance was probably the most impressive, along with Stevie Wonder's. Human Nature is beautiful. Does anyone think that John Mayer kinda looks like he could be Johnny Depps baby brother? I didnt realise he was THAT handsome

[@dasnutnock6408]

Can't say I'm familiar with much of Mr. Mayer's work, but that was some beautiful playing and he was dressed real sharp, too.

[@combatrelavenir]

I love John Mayer. I want an acoustic version of "Human Nature" by John and him alone.

[@smoothkidd272k6]

I knew John Mayer cause of one of his songs, SAY and hes a wrestling fan like myself. But he played one of my songs in tribute to him and I cried during that. I still go and listen to it cause its just how I hear Human Nature now without Micheal....but I still listen to the track tho. Lol

[@volcano83]

It was the saddest time when MJ passed 💔

[@ottjakeaustin]

Larry: "did you twitter about yet?" John: "you know what? i didn't. Again.. Larry: "(whoa)! John!

[@MartynDunnMusic]

You can tell out of his facial expression that he hadn't seen his own contribution to the memorial yet. Just irreplaceable

[@phenomenonnarutokun]

the guy's amazing :D

[@tavarinho123]

his face when he watch to solo his great hahaha

[@Machinegunjoeson]

lol when they first showed the video of him playing it he smiled and said to him self "i'm the shit"

[@EricaPapad]

actually most of the times he the most strict critic of himself.. he said this multiple of times that while he is playing he always has a voice in his head saying 'nope nope',,

[@thegabrielguitar9727]

I dont think thats what the smile meant

[@farikhan]

thank you for the interview!

[@VHandJMfan]

Thank you very much (HUGS)

[@thegabrielguitar9727]

Why me situation. I still wonder why he was chosen too by the Jackson family. And so truthful as he is to say that he has never met MJ, unlike when people suddenly pretend to know a famous dead one so well

[@jenniferharden2258]

Michael may have been a JM fan.

[@Lippreader]

I wonder what made Michael Jackson so universal? I find it hard to believe that it was alone because he made his break through back in the 80's. That's kinda what John means I think.

[@jrobtrader]

Hard to still think this guy is egomaniacal after watching this. Ppl make mistakes….have bad days. But this is who this dude really is

[@ganrella7908]

He looks so upset, as we all were on that day. I still am.

[@evanadams4393]

I would have gone to the memorial

[@seashell1111]

Yes. You should watch the interview on Ellen, it's so unreal how much he looks like Depp. (Especially with long hair)

[@solaris2340]

He controlled his guitar face for this performance, more subdued lol

[@ItsameAlex]

brilliant metaphor my friend :)

[@budosportamsterdam2783]

Song originally Written by the band TOTO : Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, David Paich and Steve Lukather. Michael never thank them for that.

[@jefferylucas1428]

How do you know Michael never thanked them. Did they say that?

[@AndersWendelMusic]

@lalay1182 well he didnt pick the song..the family did as they say here.

[@joriyyi]

at the end of the interview thought john: what the fuck, what im doing here xD

[@frtanmartin]

great job with human nature...

[@Shayjayjay]

is this whole episode anywhere does anyone know I want to see the whole thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fantinmoreno]

2:06 look at John!

[@daliksheppy]

I came here for john, but ended up wondering why usher sings the crap he does sing when he can sing like that. I like what usher did. Obviously not as much as mayer though.

[@Lippreader]

@fantinmoreno what to notice?

[@00GenerationalMan00]

what a joke....aniston is not one of the greatest actresses of all time...nor does her work inspire millions...nor does her work have "anything to say"...i'm not bashing her she's a great actress and very pretty but that doesnt equate to greatness or substance...john mayer will go down as one of the greatest musicians of our time...not because i like the guy's work but because it is timeless and he's a phenom on guitar

[@geezloueeze]

His speaking voice seems to have gotten lower over the years. Kinda like boys to men, lol.

[@Kyptonite]

Will Aniston be more famous internationally than Mayer in 15 years?

[@heyya4307]

You have 3 years left to answer this question

[@iplayguitar420]

and obama looks like fred flintstone

[@charith000]

Usher's my nigga

[@PeterZeeke]

"...a BRILLIANT musician", lol

[@luckygirl2b]

He sooo doesn't look like Johnny Depp. Sorry.

[@paulpanch]

im not really a big fan of john. frankly i kinda wish that it would come out that he was into violent sex or s/m or something...cz it gets so tiring wtchng horny chicks singing every word by heart. but obviously he s highly intelligent and that man can play guitar. so...i gv credit where its do... gd job.

[@Zarkodnis]

why on earth he has 7 grammys? I don't think you can find a person outside of the States to know him for anything else but dating Jennifer Anniston.... either way hes got a hell of a publicist...I could find more reasons for Paris Hilton being famous than John Mayer.... And Usher actually touching the cascet when ppl REALLY close to him didnt! HIDEOUS!

[@Albert2139]

Was absolutely appalled when Usher placed his erect penis on Michael's casket.

[@yayz9442]

envy