John Mayer plays Layla with Eric Clapton 🤯🤯🔥🔥

2 guitar stars playing an epic song. What else do we need?

[@Case_]

I love how Eric asks Doyle if he wants to have a go and he just politely declines and both smile :)

[@RickDanner]

that was cool - Gee Eric solo was great

[@Egonzal316]

Nathan East is such a great bass player. Badass colab with Clapton and John as well

[@Guitar_Hall]

He is indeed

[@smokesgtp]

He's fantastic

[@marc7574]

great bass player! But at 0:08 I thought: why is Denzel Washington playing bass?!?😅

[@OliverFace]

Absolutely agree. Think I first saw him play with Eric back in the early 90s - I think they must have an amazing rapport

[@thelastgreataudit8112]

The man can play. He's owed me money for about 9 years at this point (remind him for me next time you see him would you) but he sure can play.

[@kimberlykairo]

I love this collab. John Mayer respectfully showed out. It wasn’t meant to be a showdown. It was perfect. I loved it

[@Guitar_Hall]

Yeah I think the same

[@loyolaschool]

I just love EC how he puts the newer generation in the limelight and does not seem perturbed about anything happening to the legacy he has created !

[@kimberlykairo]

@@loyolaschool John Mayer is a perfect example of this at its best, where he came full circle from student to master himself. He gives back too. A very generous artist same as Eric

[@FilipWizard]

when teacher is speaking, you listen

[@michaeltritter2743]

What shines for me? Eric's vocals!! Huge guitar fan of these guys, but I can't help but be impressed at how flawlessly good Eric's voice is at 70+. Especially since I've found that by that age, the vocals usually start to wander -- the little enmeshments, the runs, and whatnot, they all start to sound a little too character-driven, if you know what I mean. The attempt to still be rock can get a little, idk, overdone, transparent, dare I say edging towards cartoonish for some. But Eric sounds like pure, authentic, rock gold to me. Amazing. Honestly amazing.

[@rabudman]

Yea, it's amazing he sounds so good at this age.

[@vitkrivanek9378]

0:27 evidence of playback. Sadly

[@michaeltritter2743]

@@vitkrivanek9378 Yeah, I saw that too. However, it may be quality mics combined with compressors that bring the "soft" up (by bringing the "loud" down and then raising everything) and quality FOH (front of house) sound men. It might be canned, but just that bit alone doesn't 100% convince me.

[@michaeltritter2743]

The more I watch it, the more convinced I am that it is actually live. The way his body motions and expressions match with the intonations and embellishments, that's too hard to match when trying to lip-sync. I understand you pov, but my opinion is he is actually singing live.

[@bgw316]

​@michaeltritter2743 its also edited in post with compression (like you said) and volume fading to level the fact eric was too far from the microphone

[@Chatti16]

To me Eric is just out of this world ! Far out! He s just a genius! I shall always love him my Forever Man ❤️🥰❤️

[@AB-C1]

The fact that Eric Clapton has been suffering with Emphysema for the last 7-8 years! And a degenerative Nerve condition that makes it EXTREMELY painful for him to play now and will eventually prevent him playing at all (so he's been/is) losing his ability to play over time. Both conditions are progressive and obviously emphysema is fatal over time. The fact he can still perform to such an amazing level DESPITE ALL that and his age being 78 I think now? Is TRULY Amazing! ❤️🎸💪😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@user-fs4gp7un2r]

Eric passing on the torch

[@dickduquesne]

When Nathan East starts vibing with the groove of your solo, you may confidentially say you've made something with your life

[@robstringer5923]

So true only a musician would notice that 👍

[@SlayerzAngel]

EC with John at the Crossroads 2019 festival there, great version by two great guitar players! Loved the request by Eric to Doyle "do you fancy a go" at 03:20 but they were great solos by Eric and John anyway, loved it! Top stuff! The line up here is as follows: Eric Clapton - guitar, vocals, festival artistic producer Doyle Bramhall II - guitar, vocals Chris Stainton - keyboards Paul Carrack - keyboards, vocals Nathan East - bass Sonny Emory, Steve Gadd - drums Katie Kissoon, Sharon White - backing vocals John Mayer - Guitar Hope this helps if anybody was wondering who's who. 🎸🎸 Cheers!

[@jasonwright5232]

I was. thanks

[@BlugubriousMusic]

With all due respect (and I really mean that, great video!) 3 Stars. Doyle has long been underrated. Needs more credit.... even if he doesn't try to take it.

[@jordonboring3729]

3:20 clapton asked the rhythm guitarist if he wanted to get a solo in.

[@MarcAmAlb]

Doyle Bramhall II. A hell of a guitar player.

[@jordonboring3729]

@@MarcAmAlb wish he would have taken the solo

[@Don_Quesadilla]

@@jordonboring3729didn’t want to follow Mayer and Clapton. I wouldn’t either.

[@smokesgtp]

​@jordonboring3729 he's excellent, but nobody was following Mayer after he put that down...

[@jonsnow3300]

So cute how he politely declined

[@daviddunkin7454]

More like 4 great guitar players all together Eric, Doyle, Nathan, and John…

[@bluesnitoper]

EC asking Doyle for a go ♥ Awesome jam this is!

[@Guitar_Hall]

It is!!

[@darcygross410]

What a band!

[@markgregory52]

Doyle Bramhall is a strong player, & always seems comfortable to take 2nd billing behind Eric; humble.

[@GarlandLundry-jk2dr]

The Best!

[@pedropereira8160]

2 masters guitars players!!!🎸🎸 A epic song!!! Just wonderful!!!

[@Guitar_Hall]

Absolutely!!

[@Brandon-youtube]

Three, Doyle Bramhall III with some serious playing too!

[@theknappster2067]

@@Brandon-youtube its crazy no one giving Doyle his props. its sad

[@oc_vatsal_1197]

Just effortless

[@ingridllinas5612]

Two great players. I would say on top.

[@gunkanjima3408]

Doyle, the lefty is killing it

[@Tomkarshner]

Good music fantastic musicians…..great songs are timesss

[@Guitar_Hall]

You re right

[@TheTempleOfBoom]

Never really cared for Claptons vocals.....but damn he sounds good here...at 70 , still showing some fire.

[@KatrenaS]

🔥

[@debbeborders5762]

Eric's voice does sound great. I agree with other comments in that regard.

[@__AFA]

🔥 Old gen and new, sugar and spice.

[@bigdog9542]

🔝💯🎸🎤💯🎶🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏

[@nobaiat5621]

3:24 EC ask the other lead if he want a go? Respect to slow hands..

[@pg-mtl8815]

The 2ns half please

[@thefirstdude]

Is this the first of 4 Tokyo shows at the Budokan April, 2019? I was there.

[@ukmary1968]

Any of you complaining about John Mayer wish you had half of his talent

[@grooveitman929]

What a singer! Some might mean this as heresy, but as much as I love Eric´s playing his singing in my opinion is even better!

[@Guitar_Hall]

Those are BIG words! Let the crowd talk about it, but I personally think he is singing is definitely TOP tier

[@bcssylf]

why u cut it off in the middle of the song? 🙄

[@jimfbailey]

Is John playing the New PRS Dead version guitar with the preamp

[@user-hy8uu4ii2r]

💖✨👍

[@Guitar_Hall]

🫶🔥

[@superpieton]

Try the version with Mark Knopfler...

[@springertube]

This was great, but why was it ended on the video before it was over?

[@Guitar_Hall]

No clue

[@JamieCarter-wv8rp]

Because you tube editing sucks.

[@user-xn9ch6lw4f]

Much 💟🎵❤️💖💘🎶😍 from Solomon Burke Jr 🆒😎👍 music 👏😊

[@Guitar_Hall]

🫶🔥🔥

[@garonhart3384]

Wow, no mention at all in the comments of Duane Allman's contribution to the remix of Layla.

[@caseywilson8045]

When Eric asks DB3 "You wanna go?" I'm not sure how you say no, but that's just me.

[@TravisTheTreeGuy]

9 guitarists wow

[@richardschwarz7907]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@Guitar_Hall]

😁🫶

[@Tasjudoka]

When student becomes master

[@mimi51mimi50]

que vois je ,KATIE KISSOON ❤❤❤aux coeurs????

[@stevenbissonnette7893]

Slowhand is still slowhand, wish i coulda seen this live! Absolute LEGEND!!

[@user-fv5yo5fi5c]

who the 3rd guitfiddle player? The lefty,it's what's his name and it escapes me right now...dangit. This is legendary stuff rightch here.

[@debraryder-ku9do]

Doyle Bramhill II

[@user-fv5yo5fi5c]

@@debraryder-ku9do Thanks, he was right there, but I couldn't quite recall. :)

[@squidly1236]

Doyle Bramwell I believe

[@user-fv5yo5fi5c]

@@squidly1236 thanks Squidly. I knew it, but dang me I couldn't recall his name. Getting old over here. Cheers

[@Case_]

Since nobody got the name right yet, it's Doyle Bramhall II. Also, fun fact, you mentioned that he's a lefty, but interestingly enough, his guitars are strung for a right-handed player, so high E is on top and low E is on the bottom.

[@clivewinter8321]

Absolutely brilliant ❤❤❤

[@Guitar_Hall]

🔥🔥

[@elainemeyer5062]

👍 🎸 🎤 IDK exactly why their are SO MANY 👎 comments on this collaboration of ‘Cocaine’ - for multiple reasons?! Going on 70 now, I grew up listening to Clapton playing this song, and have seen/heard multiple other live versions over the years. Other than Eric, and Nathan East (along with the other backups), it’s NOT one of the ‘usual’ ones they’re used to playing. They don’t ‘know’ it like the back of their hand like Clapton does - who seemingly plays/sings it effortlessly and not having to even think about HOW or what to do to make it sound good. For him, it’s ‘natural’. Although I don’t feel that it’s his best performance, but still it’s not as awful or pitiful as people are saying it is!

[@gervasiochiazzo882]

Does anyone know what year this is?

[@riccardozamprogno5824]

prs silver sky came out in 2018 so not before

[@Guitar_Hall]

Eric Clapton or John Mayer?🎸🫣🫣

[@jpcoyotte]

When we love we don't share.

[@Guitar_Hall]

@@jpcoyotte best answer ever

[@dimitrispapadopoulos9245]

Clapton... Hope John practices more cause this year he played like he forgot how to improvise or something..

[@Guitar_Hall]

@@dimitrispapadopoulos9245 Clapton was too intimidating for him😂

[@theknappster2067]

doyle and you probably should have added his name in the title

[@matigazzolla]

When?

[@Guitar_Hall]

Not very long ago

[@Levottomat01]

2019 crossroads

[@macoleman7402]

What year is this ? 0:33

[@riccardozamprogno5824]

prs silver sky came out in 2018 so not before

[@ajax061159]

2 guitar stars???? You forgot to mention Doyle.. also a Star! You do realize how he plays the guitar, right? Strings are upside down. PLUS.. he had already played a solo toward the beginning.

[@nycshelbygt500]

EC rarely plays the full electric version of #Layla. His vocals were fantastic and he comes in at the end an crushes the lead. The third lefty guitarist was playing THEE LICK. John Mayer was plating a different song...sad.

[@CapoKabar]

Nathan East: Time Traveler I hate this bastard, he got to play with everyone. And I do mean EVERYONE

[@paulpugh2480]

I should have learned to play the guitar.

[@Guitar_Hall]

Never late for it. Check my youtube and instagram for easy licks you can start with!

[@garyrouleau4676]

Doyle the one who shines!!!

[@Guitar_Hall]

Indeed

[@Fuckingchinanjapan]

Good to see katie kissoon

[@Guitar_Hall]

Yes!!

[@usergodcandy777]

I always like this sped up version of Layla. The original was on Unplugged and it's classic, slow like that. But to have this new, creative version where it is a fast song is really great! HAHA

[@fadlyhans82]

It’s that little ‘flair’ that separates the greats and professionals. EC is just different. JM is good, really good but it’s that extra sauce that EC puts on his solo runs that stands out.

[@buddyrye9190]

Eric Clapton has basically said JM has already surpassed him.

[@Sabouma28]

I like the other version of the song better tbh....

[@GabrieleSantoro]

John Mayer is shitting his pants. Love it.

[@SingleMalt77005]

Was this just a one-off?

[@harveythompson1756]

How dare you publish this with the dramatic outro just cut off like it was nothing ??!!

[@Guitar_Hall]

Coz that’s all I have available😭😭😭😭

[@harveythompson1756]

@@Guitar_Hall Although to be honest, there are so many better complete versions of this song available without the participation of a young over rated guy from the audience whose contribution did little to improve anything here..

[@Guitar_Hall]

@@harveythompson1756😂😂😂😂 not a Mayer fan I see

[@harveythompson1756]

@@Guitar_Hall ...who's that ?

[@Guitar_Hall]

@@harveythompson1756 pmsl😂😂😂

[@cidlopez]

Gotta say, as technically good as Mayer is, there’s something lacking in his solo here. Eric just has that touch. Maybe the word I’m looking for is cadence? I can’t put my finger on it but there’s a difference

[@elainemeyer5062]

👍 🤔 I think I know what you’re trying to say about Mayer’s performance? IMO he lacks the ‘emotion’ when playing 🎸, vs Clapton - who I must say doesn’t always show very much either. BUT he’s able to get away with it bc he’s so good - both vocally and playing. Also, perhaps it’s the fact that Mayer isn’t used to this song as much as Eric, who’s been playing it effortlessly for many years now! I’m going on 70 now, and grew up listening to him from the 1st time he released it - Mayer on the other hand…?

[@cidlopez]

@@elainemeyer5062 yeah, I’m not sure what it is. He’s clearly a guitar master but there’s just some thing not popping with his solo here. And a few years ago I watched him perform crossroads with Eric Clapton. Again the solo was not hitting right. It was nowhere near the solo that Eric performed live on the original album. Maybe it was that he was pulling back so that he did not upstage Eric?

[@parentsbasement7734]

Maybe he's reading the room/stage and knows this isn't the time to show Eric how"done" hell Eric could put solo John in his sleep

[@brunotrindade9584]

he usually is pretty humble in this moments

[@elainemeyer5062]

@@cidlopez ✅ To add to your original comment, and my subsequent ones: If you can find the 🎸 🎤 🎹 duet Mayer did with Alicia Keys in Times Square, NY, quite some years ago, I thought that IT was about the best I’ve ever seen him perform. They did ‘Gravity’ and ‘If I ‘Ain’t Got You’ (IIRC that was the 1st one). They played with such a visible, REAL emotional connection, complementing one another, completely unlike THIS performance imo. It almost felt that Mayer and Keys were playing/singing just for one other, and NOT even aware or considering the fact that there was a large group of people there.

[@maxvecchio3456]

min 3:07 Eric arranca el solo y N East lo mira a Mayer y le dice: es el 1

[@freebee8221]

One of those guys is the greatest guitar player EVER, and the other one is john mayer.

[@Guitar_Hall]

Those are big words bro😂😂

[@freebee8221]

@@Guitar_Hall lol i know it was a joke. And ps im sure john mayer is great too. At least he plays cover songs well, he hasnt wrote much good own stuff tho. But Clapton definetly is one of the greatest ever. He is the only man who has been inducted to the rock n roll hall of fame 3 times

[@Guitar_Hall]

@@freebee8221 not big fan of “Clapton is God” but he is definitely in the top 5 😁

[@Guitar_Hall]

@@freebee8221 only thing I would point out about Mayer is the originality in his licks! I really think he is able to “speak” more than Clapton

[@freebee8221]

@@Guitar_Hall true. But Claptons catalogue has soooooo many classic hits. And every band he has been, is a legendary band, like Cream, yardbirds, Derek and the dominos, blind fate, journeyman, and his solo work is even better. Also his acoustic unplugged album is awesome too, he made an acoustic version of Layla, and it became almost as popular. Also tears in heaven, wonderfull tonight, cocaine, ect. John Mayers only song ive heard is your body is a wonderland 20 years ago. Im sure meyer is great, but Claptons catalogue is HUGE.

[@fredmcmullen2907]

I always felt that Clapton should do more guitar and less singing.

[@RJReda]

Love John, but not his best solo there 😂

[@Guitar_Hall]

Homie didnt wanna shine lol

[@genegiacomelli9454]

Come on, John that's a joke

[@tdc_2021]

This was not John at his best

[@Guitar_Hall]

Must be Clapton’s presence 😂

[@stevereid7773]

I think he was subdued, out of respect. there’s video of him soloing circles around Buddy Guy, and it doesn’t look well on Mayer. He’s older and wiser now.

[@user-bt3tj6we7b]

they were not energetic at all didnt like the solos !!

[@Guitar_Hall]

Yep, could be better definitely

[@michaelwoolaver6113]

Yuk

[@kentsibille6850]

John Mayer sucks

[@LilMzMandy]

That looks like a Crossroads stage. I don't remember all of their names but that is an all star stage.

[@Guitar_Hall]

Is it? Thanks for the info😃

[@Levottomat01]

Doyle Bramhall in the hat and scarf, Clap, Nathan East, John Mayer and Steve Gadd on drums

[@LilMzMandy]

@@Levottomat01 🫶. Thank you