John Mayer Unveils Least Favorite Album | WWHL

[@postcardsfromj]

A bluesy holiday album is on my JM wishlist. So glad to hear he's open to doing one! 🎶🎄🎶

[@Jordan-ze9mb]

He should cover Jingle Bell Rock

[@mwalsh8064]

My wishlist is close to yours. I wish John would do a jazz album. One of my favorite John vocals OF ALL TIME is John Mayer + Chris Botti ‘Glad to Be Unhappy’. A full jazz John Mayer album would be on repeat in my house all day, every day.

[@postcardsfromj]

@@mwalsh8064 Oh, my JM wishlist has a bunch of things: a holiday blues album, a jazz album (and yes, I loved his collabs with Chris Botti), a collab album, concert films (so many of his recent tours would make great footage), a proper podcast, shows in Asia (especially India)... And of course if I had the means, I'd love to watch him live in some of the "JM" special venues like MSG, Nashville, Atlanta, LA, and Japan of course. So... Not asking for much. 😅

[@CPalacios]

NEED🎉

[@patch858]

@@Jordan-ze9mbas much as I love him I do not want him to make versions of those god awful hallmark songs

[@ok-es6vd]

Paradise Valley is an insane album, and to come up with all those amazing songs in 3-4 months is a testimony to Johns artistry

[@smokesgtp]

I agree. Still a fantastic piece of art.

[@yingjiawan2514]

It's my favorite album from him!!

[@cameronharris6870]

Always love interviews with this guy. I don’t care what anyone says about him on a personal level. One of the most talented guys alive.

[@jonathanturkmusic]

Well thank god the Swifties have moved on from trying to paint him as some psycho. There’s no evidence that they even dated! That was tough to watch unfold as a Mayer fan.

[@Spark9819]

​@@jonathanturkmusic John has a love song with Taylor on Battle Studies. Taylor has the song Dear John AND then John did Paper Doll, but who cares about their personal shit

[@ImmaFlamingo]

@@jonathanturkmusicI’ve been saying the same thing.

[@JakeFields92]

Paradise Valley is one of my top albums. I overplayed the fuck out of that album back in college. He is so gifted that even his least favorites are masterful.

[@Karimichelle1978]

Paradise Valley AND Born and Raised are my absolute two most favorite albums ❤❤❤

[@oinochoe]

Absolutely! I was so passionate about this album when it was released, and still to this day its on my personal top 10 albums of all times

[@paradise_valley]

Yeah I was like what was it going to be PV or Battle Studies or Heavier Things but I love individual songs in each of them so much even if they aren’t as amazing as all of his other discography or work as really cohesive and perfect albums. Honestly though I’d say keep all of them except Sob Rock if I had to take all but one to a desert island I think John knows that it’s not everyone’s favorite either. Love all of them anyway and I’m surprised how much John is aware and open about how an album of his is received. I’m almost certain he is no stranger to looking at his subreddit.

[@vicki1076]

I'm glad we're on the same page, what a relief. Love you, John.

[@uselessweirdo]

i LOVE their friendship. Andy taking a pic of John was such a real moment, i do that with my friends all the time

[@moneymp3]

I need that bluesy Christmas album ASAP. Shit could be incredible.

[@mad-official]

I knew it was paradise Valley. But I love Dear Marie & Badge & Gun.

[@ImmaFlamingo]

Thank you to everyone who has been posting all these great interviews. I never get a chance to see them when they air and I can’t record anything with my streaming device. I really appreciate it.

[@jmkcr]

Absolutely! ♥️

[@anhbarker]

"I Will Be Found (Lost at Sea)" is my favorite song hands down!!! I love the Paradise Valley album!

[@victoriageist6244]

Andy love you and John is a beautiful bluesman, I'm so down With his music

[@alexisjenkins8033]

Wildfire and I Will Be Found are two of my favorite JM songs!!

[@castle4640]

John totally let him get Sugar Magnolia at the end. That was sweet.

[@fernandoaguilera4418]

John Mayer will be in the Rock N Roll Hall of fame one day 👌

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

nope...Ed Sheeran will & he'll probably be nominated ahead of Mayer! RNR sucks!

[@damarcelo3252]

I was the first to nominate him in the Rock n Roll hall of fame! I was surprised he wasn’t getting votes already from the people.

[@TylerEubank]

@@theloniouscoltrane3778that’s a laugh

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Ed has 1 billion YT views..that's the descent of music appreciation through the years..but Mayer all day! @@TylerEubank

[@BelleTolles]

He certainly should!

[@EricAlasMusic]

Paradise Valley is one of my favorite John albums 😂 .. never thought that’s what he was gonna say. i just love the feeling of the album. Wildfire, Paper Doll, Who You Love, Badge and Gun are all 10/10 Mayer songs 🔥

[@sirjsph26]

Paradise Valley for me is like an inferior version of Born and Raised.

[@EricAlasMusic]

@@sirjsph26 i get what your saying, i just don’t see it that way. to me, paradise valley just has more space, it’s more simple. that’s what i like so much about it.

[@adam_michael540]

Who you love is the worst song he’s ever written. In my opinion anyway.

[@coonjamalay]

Waiting on the day is an awesome song

[@TheRealLange21]

@@adam_michael540 That song wouldn't have been so bad if he kept it the original way. He had a really nice guitar solo but scrapped it and added in Katy Perry.

[@leeshc5952]

Love John’s version of XO ❤

[@iluvjohnny08]

Me too. I love that song and to hear him, my favorite male singer sing it❤️

[@ImmaFlamingo]

It’s such a great cover. It feels like a big dreamy "sigh" if that makes any sense. ❤

[@TheClickParade]

And Paradise Valley is one of my favorite albums of his.

[@discobones]

I love him so MUCH

[@jonnyturtleneck7153]

I love Stevie Ray Vaughan and it’s so cool that John said Stevie is his all time favorite guitarist in this interview. There’s nobody like him.

[@jadehannah916]

3-4 Months for Paradise Valley !! That's insane time for such a great record. Who You Love is my favourite from that record. Sob Rock isn't music pretending to be from a different era, its a new era and its beautiful.

[@fieldroaster21]

I don’t think it’s bad for acting the way it does, but I think John said something to the effect of it being designed to sound like music from that era to act as a comfort zone for him during the pandemic

[@jadehannah916]

@@fieldroaster21oh yeah for sure! I just think John underestimates his pioneering abilities when it comes to music 🤗🤗

[@willudallmusic]

his observation about having so many of the tracks out early was true though, looking forward to new album

[@ImmaFlamingo]

Paradise Valley is a great album. And I love the message behind Who You Love. I used to find the giggle at the end a little cheesy. But I also like cheesy, lol. It kind of reminds me of my husband and I, just because on paper no one would imagine us together. But the heart wants what the heart wants, right? I relate to SOB ROCK being comforting. One of my best friends and I always listen to 80s and some early 90s music when we need a good dose of teenage nostalgia or comfort. Especially the ballads, lol.

[@buddyryeSE]

If John Mayer joined a sitcom, I'd watch it religiously. Very smart and funny guy.

[@98lisanator]

Love Paradise Valley was my first vinyl purchase

[@badlarrys]

Paradise Valley was my favorite album

[@BelleTolles]

John is always a fascinating interview

[@thewizard1847]

i knew i’d feel bad no matter which album he chooses as his least favorite because i love them all but man i love paradise valley so much. I will be found is one of my favourite songs of all time just cause of the sheer simplicity.

[@Fyuesiy]

One of the best interviews ive seen in awhile. wow. Such great fan questions, you can tell neither of them have any guard up. outstanding stuff

[@stinkp00pbella]

john mayer is my idol

[@anderskrigslund]

A bluesy holiday album is now also on my wishlist

[@fatimaleal9983]

I don't understand why John says "I'm such a bore, I'm such a bummer" in Carry Me Away, like he's so funny 😂 handsome and talented ❤ love him and his songs, I'm so excited for his next album

[@jessej6434]

That is the only album I have of John Mayers but actually love it, and love the title, I like "On the Way Home"

[@TheSupart91]

Dear Marie & paradise valley is a badass song/album i use it to listen to when im driving

[@LizGuenther-j1w]

Bedroom eyes John can do no wrong 💗

[@jenfehr1]

Paradise Valley is one of my favourite John Mayer albums! 😣

[@luciafromwiisports37]

It was nice to see John still ask people how they were even after the first one didn't respond

[@dalynuze]

Guessing you possibly don't live in USA? People don't necessarily really want or expect a response to how are you? 😊

[@sachasoude]

It's simple if you want to record a Christmas album in July, record it in Patagonia and the cold will inspire you with the Christmas atmosphere, the decoration is the easiest

[@jenfehr1]

Why is it breaking my heart to hear John Mayer say his least favourite album is Paradise Valley??? That was one of my favourite albums! 😢

[@thiagoriquette]

I think the same! Best album for a road trip!

[@RDLACHICA]

He explained it ..only cause he spent the least time prepping it.

[@jenfehr1]

@@RDLACHICA I didn’t say anything about not getting how he was explaining it.. I said my heart was breaking because it’s one of MY favourite albums.

[@jackryan1070]

Yes!!

[@whosays1977]

It's really a terrible thing to ask a musician what album is their least favorite because it can alienate other fans. I have been on the musical ride since Heavier Things, so I don't take offense for his opinions in hindsight about them.

[@whosays1977]

This is why I am going to love John's SiriusXM station since it will just be him and not those he surrounds himself with that I cannot stand. Love Ken!

[@MJC_227]

he’s a dreamboat

[@boogerlui]

damn he looks GREAT for 45.

[@arnolddealiii4259]

That's funny because his least favorite Paradise Valley is one of my favorites! It was Americana and was less poppy. It felt like something I would want to listen to as an adult and not as a teen.

[@antoinettepierce3330]

Thanks for sharing Andy. Happy Holidays!

[@ImmaFlamingo]

I love hearing him being interviewed. He’s fun and interesting. And yes, so gorgeous. Lol.

[@trentmont]

Paradise Valley is in my All Time top 3 favorite albums of all time. My favorite JM album by a mile!!!! 😂 LOVE THAT ALBUM SO MUCH

[@HitchcockTheSnail]

Always an enjoyable and fun night with these two!

[@jmkcr]

So happy I agree with John if I had to pick a least favorite.

[@ryanmcdevitt4599]

Dude is a damn beast, fuck everyone trying to slander his name on some benign shit from 17 years ago

[@catB8203]

Love love love him. ❤

[@cait__l]

A bluesy Christmas album! JOHN DON'T DEPRIVE US

[@mamamoj]

he's such a nerd... love it

[@theyertishere7831]

His self aware self deprecating humor at 4:56 cracks me up 😂

[@Fyuesiy]

the best. Hes a big family guy fan too and they make that particular joke on the episode Stewie goes on roids hahah

[@ninja_tony]

@@FyuesiyI LOVE that scene where Stewie says it like that lol

[@goswo]

Paradise Valley… what!!! Its probably my absolute favourite…

[@rpelletier2771]

Dear Marie is an absolute banger from Paradise Valley

[@ravenofthewild]

Loved how during game Andy "I love this game" and when losing "I'm getting bored".

[@alexisjenkins8033]

Ok don’t even toy with our emotions like that Johnny. A bluesy JM Christmas album needs to happen STAT.

[@ImmaFlamingo]

Let’s start a campaign. We might be too late for Christmas 2023, but I’m sure we can make it happen for 2024. Right? *edited to say I posted this original reply at 2:24 😮

[@jmkcr]

Oh yeah. A holiday album from JCM. YES, PLEASE!

[@ImmaFlamingo]

I would definitely buy anything he releases for Christmas. I’ll Be Home For Christmas is great (KZbin it for those who haven’t already).

[@alexisjenkins8033]

Thank you for this! I didn’t know it existed. I also found his “Please Come Home for Christmas.” So good!

[@ImmaFlamingo]

@@alexisjenkins8033 it’s a hidden treasure that’s for sure. 💜 I forgot about I’ll be home for Christmas. Thank you for reminding me. 😊

[@yourbrotherben]

It’s very interesting to hear the way John talks about Katy and Who You Love. Often is looked upon as one of his worst songs and a soulless collaboration, but I think he was very true to himself *at the time*, and that’s what he is reflecting on here.

[@ImmaFlamingo]

I really don’t get why Who You Love is considered bad. I’ve always liked the song a lot. And it’s so relevant.

[@fieldroaster21]

Who considers it one of his worst songs?!

[@yourbrotherben]

@@fieldroaster21 Take a poll of his online fanbase and it’s always one of the top suggestions.

[@fieldroaster21]

@@yourbrotherben well I’m part of his “online fanbase” and my least favorite of his work is anything to do with the Grateful Dead.

[@yourbrotherben]

@@fieldroaster21 This just in from new exclusive online poll: 100% of John Mayer fans hate the Grateful Dead. He hasn’t even written any songs with them, it’s just singing and guitar playing, which you can’t deny has reshaped how he approaches touring as well.

[@minnierapos8693]

Driftin is so beautiful. John is sotalented. ❤

[@carolinespina4546]

Ugh I love John Mayer!

[@matthewhegarty729]

He’s a fun guest!

[@PeterVred]

Paradise valley was my favorite!

[@chantipa]

I would love to see John Mayer in Portugal again with his friend Andy :)

[@ImmaFlamingo]

I love Who You Love as well. I know it’s an unpopular opinion, but it’s a sweet song.

[@macnagy5280]

Was that “Body” thing John Mayer referencing Family Guy referencing John Mayer?

[@sonjaraven2484]

Yes, he played a clip of it at a show the other night so I guess it's fresh in his mind! haha

[@smcg2252]

Love you John, Haopy Belated Birthday!

[@talon3684]

Very interesting that he'd say Paradise Valley. Wasn't expecting that. To me, Paradise Valley was a perfect compliment to Born and Raised. I remember B&R as a bit dark and depressing honestly, where as Paradise Valley I found much brighter and optimistic. Born was a shift in his style that was subdued and tonally different but Paradise felt like the tone was brighter and more at peace than the darker tones of Born. The one I expected him to say was Battle Studies because that would be mine but I understand going through things in music and certain songs and albums mean more and weigh on you different.

[@andretoyo]

John really looks great on black blazer and white shirt. ❤️

[@lakid9749]

Wasn’t into John taking over for Jerry Ummmmm, went to Alpine in WI a few years back - OMG!! LOve John Mayer mow!! Wow I had no idea, wonder what influence they have in his new album. Either way if Bobby is cool clearly so Iam I 😊

[@letzrok1016]

Dang! I’m bummed that he we won’t get “Drifting” as a single. But I’m excited for the eventual album 💿.

[@siraatshuja1057]

Paradise Valley is an album that I have loved and listened to it all a 1000 times. I have never liked a complete album before of any star

[@gibshall2007]

Love the celebration day date

[@TheAceOfSpades315]

JOHN MAYER IS SO SMART TOO!! NOT SURPRISING!! I couldn’t even get one of those in a timely fashion!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gregavision]

Absolutely bonkers. Paradise Valley is my favorite album 😂

[@BlankThisShow]

10:53 the positioning of the fingers! 😂

[@katiehirsch672]

Paradise Valley is my FAVORITE album!

[@Nickpetronio]

Great interview. Love it. Paradise valley is my least favorite album too actually so I’m glad John said that one lol I don’t feel so bad about it being my least favorite now

[@jamesgordon3494]

Funny he says Paradise Valley is his least favorite album I think its the best one outside of maybe continuum

[@jackryan1070]

2 of my fav albums are Paradise Valley and Born and Raised. 11:21 If it only took 3-4 months to make this album, then can you please make a few more of these? 😊

[@TheRazo2007]

I would love a John Mayer holiday album!

[@shelbysplace9042]

Dude, Seriously . . . YOU two together are so friggin funny! Thank you for all the laughs!!!❤❤❤

[@TheTristanDixon]

Paradise valley is literally my favorite of his lol I’m so hurt 😂😂

[@JonMonteiro-u1m]

I wish someone had asked him WHY didnt he finished the outro from In Your Atmosphere??.. i would love to know why?? That outro is so good..n

[@mikenewbold1699]

i love john mayer but gravity and slow dancing what else is there known? amazing blues jam player

[@RR448]

Yes love that duet with Katie

[@Sam-jq3rj]

I feel so attacked. Paradise Valley is one of my FAVORITE albums. I’ve been living a lie..

[@armayonte]

Love that "BHADE" reference from Family Guy!

[@nathaliaqueirozdearaujo7818]

whatttt I love paradise valley 😢

[@brooklynboy1000]

John Mayer will one day probably in 20 years do a record with all Frank Sinatra songs. He will outsell all the other rockers turned crooners including Rod Stewart, Brian Ferry and Paul McCartney. I would bet he already has the songs he would do... He just needs a touch more of the grey to get there.

[@BelleTolles]

Such great taste on Stevie Ray

[@ajmcini]

Ive loved JM since I first heard him back in 2003. Always been a lifer. I dont think Ive ever listened to Paradise Valley after the first time I ever heard it, and I have never wanted to go back to it. It was such a boring, uninspired, flyover record. It makes all the sense that it was rushed and really a throwaway record because thats exactly what it sounded like. Thats not even a dig at John, sometimes you have to mail-in some stuff at work just to get to the weekend. We all do it.

[@kamellawestmoreland3822]

Hi. Um. Can I get John’s, “ I love you” on a loop?😍

[@anmolatwal]

I fuckin LOVE...PARADISE VALLEY!!

[@HelloConnect22]

Thanks

[@pablonazar5993]

what was the swatch collection he mention?

[@Pippi-rippi]

LOVE him

[@GUiTERtUbE]

08:30 that kinda “Good~ God~” that i always express about you but you did it with SRV. That’s the God’s God thing to me ☺️👍🏼

[@jasonwilkerson9497]

Norah Jones' Christmas album is really good. 👍🏽

[@ellam9866]

Love JM

[@AJGomez613]

The other guys has a monstrous eye-contact... scary

[@ashleynoel383]

We need a Christmas album!!!!!!!!