John Mayer Reveals His Worst On Stage Moment & More in 'First, Best, Last, Worst' | Billboard

John Mayer plays "First, Best, Last, Worst,' opening up about the first time he ever picked up a guitar, the best thing about touring, and more.
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[@melaniefayemusic]

1:46 That's me!!

[@CostasKletsides]

Melanie Faye congrats! I've been sharing your vids to no attention for months. Now all my guitar playing friends will HAVE to check you out and finally swallow their pride haha Very happy for you. You're on the way to great things and you totally deserve it.

[@reignz1397]

Your inner beauty and voice got showed through you projecting yourself out there. As we all should. Eventually the greats say heyyyy look at this. But you are exceptional for sure. He could have picked thousands. Think about that. U rock 🐣🐠

[@aaronreynolds1916]

That is so damn cool!! I wanna check sme of ur music out now! Ha

[@MujjOMusic]

Melanie Faye Good 😊 Keep up yoi are amazing

[@Reetqa]

That's so cool :) Keep playing!!

[@melmarie9137]

Imagine John Mayer giving you a shout out

[@easytoslip]

The worst part about hero worship is: the second they show themselves to be the slightest bit human you kick them off that pedestal hard, so I don't recommend it. He's just a guy, like me or you. And he has some fun with a guitar.

[@ahuynn]

@@easytoslip Well I had fun with the guitar but I'm definitely not John Mayer

[@AugustZabladowski]

@@easytoslip Hold on, yes he is human, but he's not just a "guy who has some fun with a guitar." He's a god-tier artist. So the original comment is absolutely relevant

[@KA-gy3lz]

John Wick you’re misinterpreting what they meant

[@vikplaysguitar]

Her account doesn’t exist. Sad

[@jennym7786]

one thing I always respect about john, is that he always seems present and engaged in his interviews. I like that, it's him giving his respect to whoever he's giving his time to. we don't know how he's feeling when he does an interview, but he always gives his full attention. I respect that about him and I think it's kind of an underrated trait of his.

[@dr05guitar]

that's a good point, a lot of artists kinda seem halfway interested or sort of just give blase answers...John always seems to put thought into his answers, which of course we have come to expect from him!

[@willritter4076]

John's ability to engage is definitely an underrated quality of his that is not really appreciated by the wider public... I'd be honored if some old-school John Mayer fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal cover of his great composition CLARITY on my channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace.

[@TrueBlueBoogie]

Couldn't agree more - he knows he's only a part of an amazing community of artists and musicians: but what an amazing part John is!

[@benjamin-papa]

@@Gsibingo that and he probably remembers how shit it was working shitty jobs, this? Easiest shit ever and you get paid

[@user-ep3wt5dr8p]

I have never seen him drunken/ meltdown in a interview. He always looks chatty and sincere in interviews.

[@bernlin2000]

John is aging like a fine wine, love his vibe and attitude about music.

[@menteejemplar2591]

Chris Ducat he barley looks 30 but he’s 40 something

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

@@menteejemplar2591 the wonders of enjoying life and not getting married and not having kids

[@snogglemonkey]

Mayer is an odd but likable fellow who kind of grows on you. For some reason many people don't see him for what he truly is besides a singer/ song writer: he's a brilliant guitar player ! Mayer's tone is just incredible and his phrasing, time and riffs are truly world class.

[@MyMomo17]

He has proven he is loved and appreciated by the millions of deadheads his playing with Dead and Company is Magical.

[@dakritic]

Love this dude. Just saw him perform and I’d gladly pay double the price. He and his crew gave an amazing performance. He truly appreciates his fans.

[@jonmoses5088]

How awesome is it that he did an add for that young lady’s Instagram?

[@easytoslip]

He's just a human, dude. And he mentioned someone he enjoys. She's a very great player, I agree with what he says, great feeling! I will check her out.

[@annccherrr0269]

Jon Moses look at fender player series vid she’s in it

[@kdeloris2225]

I love hearing John talk about music he always seemed so happy when he's doing it

[@invinceshaik]

Always encouraging new musicians....does the same in current mood ...truly a legend

[@j.antoniomartinez7301]

Love how he is SO GENUINE, love him so much

[@longswiter7851]

0:00 hi im john mayOr and im ready to be a star

[@CLlJANO]

@- ThaDutchGuy - o😂😂😂😂

[@CLlJANO]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@getintoityuh2466]

DreamTaker Lighten up inside your drawer home all alone

[@getintoityuh2466]

Ok but tell me why I thought that 😭

[@elisanderson5755]

😏

[@michaeljenkins7354]

Love this guy, my favorite musician.

[@geezloueeze]

His comment about the days in between reminds me of the line, "...but a legends only a lonely boy when he goes home alone.".

[@danmiley8904]

Glad to see Melanie Faye getting the recognition that she deserves

[@rhearebello6205]

I'm seeing him live IN A WEEK I AM SO STOKED

[@AB-op9te]

Me too!!! So keen for Saturday 😘

[@yanimuad7597]

Rhea Rebello same! In Bangkok right?

[@benodaboy]

Don't make me. Cry. I couldn't make his Sydney show...😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@JennaLeigh]

Saw him on the Heavier Things tour and I'm still not over it! So amazing. The opening act was a little band with one hit song. They were called Maroon 5. Wonder whatever happened to those guys. 😎

[@shaunh9831]

I saw JM at the Fox in Boulder, CO before Room for Squares came out. He was the opening act. Nobody knew anything about him. Acoustic set, no backing band. He broke a string on his first song, calmly told a few jokes while he restrung. He started over again and won the crowd over. I went home and downloaded his demos. Fan f

[@emic138]

not only one of the world’s best musicians, but also one of the world’s most interesting people.

[@johnmayer5862]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail] WhatsApp number: [phone]

[@nadirasyarafana]

I love how genuine all his answers are ahhhh missing him so bad. Honestly I can't move on from his show in London last week :(

[@kashdona]

I don’t know why I felt like he was going to say, “ Hi, I’m John Mayer and I’m ready to be a star.” In the beginning 😂

[@Bubdiddly]

Narottam Murmu nah it’s Mayer lmao

[@ilanrodriguez7698]

Narottam Murmu bruh it’s literally in the title

[@joannamz-m1576]

The thing about a performer saying sorry on stage is so true. It just shows how he cares for the concert experience of his audience.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

I just love this man’s music and voice, “Born and Raised” & “Battle Studies” are my personal two favorite albums from him, but his musical overall has been my go too in times when needed...💙👏🏽🧑🏻‍🦱

[@brunnasud]

My favorite singer! I love him more than my words can express ❤️

[@patmccrotch5373]

100% agree with him about the '9 year old that can play purple haze' While it's incredible to watch and spot on to Hendrix, it's also entirely too precise sounding, and also extremely calculated. Soulless would maybe be too harsh of a word, but it's the only one I can think of right now. That's not to say that 9 year old wouldn't one day become a Hendrix in his own way, but experiences, life, love, heartbreak, hurt, pain physically and mentally... ALL OF LIFE'S EXPERIENCES is what gives artists and their playing expression. And I'm not saying a 9 year old hasn't gone through any of it, but he won't reach his true potential until he experiences ALL OF IT. Thanks to anyone who read this! Much love!

[@xoxohollister123xoxo]

pat mccrotch true!

[@1973wildcatman]

A brilliant, intuitive thought provoking man who happens to dedicate his life to guitar and music

[@Plymouthmusicschool]

He speaks like he plays; with confidence and class

[@leah-ok8uk]

i love him soooo much! he is truly amazing!

[@guadalmaldona1962]

As a musician i cannot imagine what is like to be name by a brilliant musician like john wow i secretly just lived vicariously through her ....😢😢😢😍😍😍😍

[@pwk22]

Mayer is bright and articulate. Good interview.

[@viktorceder4985]

Can't wait until we get amazing songs from an engaged John Mayer sometime in the future.

[@danielwilliams693]

I don't think that's gonna happen haha

[@alexisguerrero6471]

Viktor Ceder he deserves love! I hope he finds it one day and she cherished him. Because I will hurt her if she doesn’t lol.

[@omarmunozcastorena4466]

Engwhaat?

[@omarmunozcastorena4466]

@@chriswtecreator9636 i think he took that decision with Katy Perry didn't he? but it was so difficult for her to get married again and just a couple of years later.

[@smcg2252]

Im available John! :)

[@TheHarper07]

i love john mayer, i love watching interviews too well spoken

[@Naomi-mo5mw]

This man is a true legend

[@omarmunozcastorena4466]

n a o m i a living one!!

[@matthewrammig]

The second best thing about touring has to be the $500k per night.

[@DaddyFatherDad]

You have to know that's an insane number lol. He has been touring really since his last album came out. He isn't a billionaire lol

[@pualbattisto2728]

Dad n Friends lol I’m sure John fuckin Mayer is makin 7 mil a year

[@DaddyFatherDad]

@@pualbattisto2728 well hes been touring for like, 18 months lol. And his new music is🔥🔥

[@amberperson9418]

He made way more than 7 million this past year. He toured by himself and made 13.4 million and then he toured with dead and company and got an undisclosed cut of their 15.9 million. That doesn't include merchandise, sponsorship, streams, etc. He makes way more than most in the music industry.

[@DaddyFatherDad]

@@amberperson9418 where did you get any of those numbers? I'm the biggest JM fan (as far as I'm concerned) and I haven't read these. I know his net worth jumped like $15M last year but any celebrity will tell you that those numbers are ridiculous

[@mitchellloy4861]

His vocabulary blows me away

[@josepha133]

Mitchell Loy why? It‘s... nothing out of the ordinary?

[@TheSitch]

I love John Mayer, but his choice of words come off as an attempt to sound more intelligent in places - he uses the word 'ambulatory' incorrectly at the end of the video, for instance (which typically translates to 'to be able to walk'). I'm guilty of doing the exact same thing in everyday discourse, and often think it's walking the fine line between appreciating the nuances of language and flaunting vocabulary. But I know I'm a bit of a pretentious cunt sometimes, and I don't doubt that Mayer would have the self-awareness to confess the same if queried.

[@David-vu1xq]

You are correct about that, and I do not disagree about the reason, however I've never heard of the word "engender." That's an interesting one and I may use it myself.

[@TheSitch]

@@David-vu1xq I don't disagree that engender was indeed a good word choice 👌

[@mitchellloy4861]

@@TheSitch I watched something about him where his mom would correct him and make him use a more precise words when he spoke. Watch him speak at Oxford, he throws quite a bit out there. Like quotidian

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Mr Mayer is a very talented gentleman . Down to Earth as well. Music needs more stars with his approach.

[@mikejay3460]

One of best musicians in my lifetime. His concerts are $$$$ and always has talent along side.

[@aw4925]

He has matured into such a self aware , articulate man who knows what's really going on around him. His genuine interest in others is admirable.

[@priyakshi.7128]

2:33 John with his everlasting annoying laugh.😂 I love this man

[@soumakbasak9848]

It's sad i heard him say somewhere that he had to learn how to laugh like that after his throat surgery.

[@sherylcrowe3255]

He only does great interviews. Thank you for sharing

[@Dermatillomaniac]

Can't wait to see him next month!!

[@robbertzeeman]

I would not mind spending an off-day with John in The Netherlands. He always seems so genuine and cool. Not to party, but have a nice conversation with coffee!

[@chrisl6989]

Older he gets the more I actually like this guy. Great guitar player.

[@pratiklama90]

You're suppose to take care of them, they're not suppose to take care of you. -John Mayer

[@23jgiro]

We need more of these!

[@pinkpearl2140]

I’m a simple person. I see John Mayer, I click.

[@2kosher]

One of the smartest, articulate musicians out there.

[@humpreytampos1497]

I just learnt a lot of things in this interview specifically that last part

[@yarah.9679]

I bet Shawn will be watching this

[@bjlevi5768]

genuine dude.t that rips the guitar apart and appreciate others... good cat

[@pattinick6810]

This is so sweet❤

[@katvassos]

ate the begging i was ready to hear “and im ready to be a star”

[@kyleman55555]

Wow! We have a couple things in common John! Number 1 Melanie Faye is frickin awe inspiring! And 2! I played in a band where the singer kept apologizing before or After we played if she wasn’t feeling it or sick or whatever and it drove me nuts! Kills the mood!

[@susanb5058]

I adore him ❤️

[@HanfM]

I hit like button before I watch it

[@cnpgvc]

Wonder what the song playing in the background which he played with some kind of resonator guitar (I think) is.

[@MrMonkeyTwinz]

Greatest artist of our generation

[@mdougf]

haha super interesting about the not saying sorry on-stage. john is brilliant and cool and so talented and funny

[@Pamella951]

i love him so much gdi

[@nolank9421]

"Never say I'm sorry on stage," like it really wrecks the relationship by having them feel sorry For You My man, welcome to Canada

[@SomayaRumthao]

Bigest fan ..Can't wait for him to come to India.. I'm a big fan . I do cover songs of John Mayer..

[@Chazza534]

Did he always have that ridiculous dolphin laugh lmao

[@qtpa2tie998]

Chazza534 Okay this comment's funny 😂😂😂😂

[@abiuts]

Chazza534 LMAO🤣🤣🤣

[@cathairshorts9179]

even his face looks creepy when he laughs

[@underredskies2550]

Chazza534 he said his laugh actually changed after vocal surgery apparently

[@montrealer9]

Anybody know what kind of shirt that is? I want it

[@tomwilliams5273]

Yeah! Love John Mayer

[@karinedesouza2917]

Como eu AMO esse homem!

[@johnmayer5862]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail] WhatsApp number: [phone]

[@lia_zdesss350]

1:22 awwwww soooooooo sure love you JOHN MAYER 💞💞

[@francinem6909]

I was waiting for him to say “seeing all the fans” was the best part of touring😭 lol

[@esteehanvey5647]

John Mayer is so cool and nerdy and intelligent and simple and complex and serious and funny all at once

[@ArisGoD1986]

Where i can find his blouse to shop? I like it very much

[@sofrench2004]

The teabag string stuck in the throat killed me 😂😂😂

[@Justme77400]

I love this guy.

[@itaintmebabe714]

So humble beginnings

[@jonharvey6295]

I just realized New Light was playing in the intro and this video was years before the song was released

[@dannythorne9872]

What kind of shirt is that in the interview? Thats so cool

[@Michelleissoaawesome]

when he mentioned an unplanned drum solo, I suddenly remember No Such Thing (Where The Light Is version) oh well

[@diegocontreras6386]

What happened there?

[@Michelleissoaawesome]

Diego Contreras He didn't include No Such Thing in the DVD because of that unplanned solo :-( Check out the video

[@jennyurshagen1988]

2:25 i love that answer 😊

[@multipipi1234]

I enjoyed this one.

[@missy6361]

Missed him live again this year.

[@JailanyD]

Thought he was gonna say “im john mayer and im ready to be a star”

[@MrRandomizer42]

Ahhhhhh shit, I love this guy

[@MayDvelra]

He is still the most handsome guy 😍 I love his guitar skills his so Passionate

[@twentyoneHz]

That’s what he wore when he was recording ‘I Guess I Just Feel Like’, perhaps filmed on the same day?

[@beckysnay1609]

He's exactly right about never saying you're sorry on stage.

[@IanMorales11]

2:32 man, that laugh.

[@sanakamran007]

He's the man!

[@natalieac4056]

2:33 his laugh omg 😂😂❤️

[@markkindermann5822]

"...on off days am just sitting and staring out of the hotel window..." straight lift from Truckin', good John Boy :)

[@thomasmartinscott]

One night, onstage, in a Theater Show, with everyone seated and just looking at the stage, diarrhea hit me nearly 15 minutes before break time. I made it, but barely!

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

Omg he knows Melanie Faye!! I love her, shes so talented. Im hoping they can play together.

[@sanakamran007]

Hes awesome!

[@rkvsboutique4051]

jaydajigsaw mentioned you in a comment: @riellevobiNetflix - Making Mayer - A Story of Witchcraft / One struggling youth’s journey through a long road of broken bones, being burned alive, and the spells that cast these shadows upon them at the hands of the Knight of Darkness, John Mayer.1d

[@fabulisa5561]

"She's doing fine without me,"... dudes got some humor!

[@johnmayer5862]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail] WhatsApp number: [phone]

[@richarddejong99]

Legend

[@sparshtyagi8497]

I usually play all KZbin videos at 2x. But when it comes to this guy, its1.5x.(don't wanna end it too soon) But damn , 2:30, goes back, plays video at normal, revels in the moment, speed back to 1.5x, goes back again, satisfied now.

[@johnmayer5862]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail] WhatsApp number: [phone]

[@wallansoliveira9413]

priest, I have sinned

[@debbiegreen7051]

He’s all that😀❤️🥂

[@cpowell0779]

Does anyone know what shirt this is its dope

[@seanvilla6325]

2:34 that laugh🤣

[@GT-fx8fd]

John's a beast and such a good guy for plugging a young cat too

[@luizaleal192]

caralho pq vc é tão lindo e talentoso e perfeito

[@johnmayer5862]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail] WhatsApp number: [phone]

[@Jorcap]

Someone knows where to buy that shirt?

[@thermo87]

I have a huge crush on him!