John Mayer - "Who Says" Live Acoustic (Excellent Quality)

John Mayer performs "Who Says" live at 96.5 TIC's Acoustic Cafe at the Comcast Theater in Hartford, CT. 08/07/10

[@caileeolsson9997]

"I'd like to begin by playing my first song." ...

[@samgreen3818]

I just realised how stupid that is 😂

[@samgreen3818]

+Franz Yama that would make it your second song Franz

[@tylerv6498]

Can you guys not tell that John's just fucking with everyone? Lmfao

[@tenzingchopelbhutia3024]

Its the first song of the damn gig stupid people!!!!

[@Xeno87]

+Cailee Olsson Some people like to begin with a speech, which is exactly what the people before him did.

[@TheTenosynovitis]

the guitarist on the right nailed it. much respect

[@i_nosc0ped_jfk_557]

TheTenosynovitis bruh that’s fucking racist I racist can’t believe you’d say that becuase he’s black

[@Kevinqiuzeng]

@@i_nosc0ped_jfk_557 what? He didn't said anything about race, he just said that the person on the right Played good and you just assumed that he was racist and he only said that for his skin color

[@johns9940]

The guy on the left killed it with the backup vocals

[@i_nosc0ped_jfk_557]

Osama Bin Fappin bro that racist ur saying the white guy can sing but not the black guy ur racist bro

[@leomoore7233]

r/woooosh

[@MrChizu11]

You weren't kidding man, excellent quality indeed.

[@aech4570]

you're so right!

[@iMagicGraalOnline]

You have to have a lot of balls to sit around John while holding a guitar.

[@mmafan2223]

You a noob? That's Robbie McIntosh and David Ryan Harris. Nooooooob

[@giothemath]

mmafan2223 i think he’s just referring how he’s not playing just sitting there this song. I basically agree seeing as John easily held up his own back when it was just him and an acoustic. Still where the light is wouldn’t be the same without them.

[@joaomoreno3381]

John is the one who was to have balls lel

[@Juan-zl3fy]

Both of them are at least just as good as Mayer is

[@arzoongurung3871]

How many balls?

[@AmrishKelkar]

This particular video always blows my mind on how calm and composed he is, with all the finger picked strings sounding so clean and clear. I've practiced this song hundreds of times, but still nowhere close to the ease with which he plays this. Amen.

[@GiantsOLB53]

Amrish Kelkar Dude he's high duh, lol

[@AmrishKelkar]

GiantsOLB53 i should try that then

[@GiantsOLB53]

haha hell yea, why do you think he has the sunglasses on lol.

[@Freelancer-bs8jc]

+Amrish Kelkar Plus he's holding a pick between his first and middle finger!!

[@joaofagundes400]

+Amrish Kelkar I know that feel bro, doesn't matter how hard I practice Who Says or Stop This Train, I never get even close his level of finger picking. Amen again

[@bigoz1734]

John which song would you like to start with John: my first song Which is which one? John: yes

[@queencelestyna]

"It's been a wild ride since 22." Amen, brother.

[@grump3e829]

Me: cool, let's play some guitar John: *finger picking* Me: *turn back to my room strumming Wonderwall in tears*

[@Alex-qv4yg]

Thành Lã finger pickings not that hard it’s that slapping that’s hard. It makes me ashamed when I try it and it just doesn’t work

[@zachadair52]

Alex i learned it 6 months in on guitar. You got this. Anything is possible :)

[@trey_a]

Stop This Train was one of the first songs I learned for fingerstyle. Just takes sitting down and really intentionally practicing. You got this!

[@seagullbombs9513]

get The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol. 1

[@seblazcano1]

I feel you...

[@cadenhancock4805]

Everytime I think I'm getting good at playing a John Mayer song I find some random video of him playing it and realize how far I have to go to reach this dude's level.

[@debbierabe1756]

Don't make it a competition, if you can play any songs, you've come a long way. Keep it up. You know the sky's the limit. ❤

[@gracekoch1324]

Fun song... don't get stoned anymore...but I get it....freedom rings on.

[@2dip]

"And now we're gonna auction off a pony.." LMAO!! that was so random, fking legend!!

[@lokafparis]

Only John Mayer can begin a concert by playing his first song!

[@josiahp77]

At least now he's ready to be a star.

[@hewellibarra]

what do you mean

[@rmsc9127]

​@@josiahp77😂😂😂

[@kaatnikaatni9012]

“I’d like to begin with my first song”. No. It should have been: “Let me transport you into another world”

[@gonzacollao]

Robbie McIntosh is a legend. His guitar work with Mayer is exceptional, amazing musician!

[@stevenrivas477]

That is SRV's guitar tech, Rene Martinez, standing on the left, off the stage.

[@matthewherrickmusic]

"I'd like to begin by playing my first song." Excellent. Also, the hangover / stoned glasses. Wonderful all around. Frankly, his track record with women does not affect my love for his tunes; the guy is great.

[@markkindermannart4028]

his track record with women is part of his legendary status

[@ryanzink246]

damn his voice before the surgery in 2011-2012 is absolutely insane. still good but back then, my god

[@lukeknipe6973]

There's something strange about how good the audio is on this. It's almost too good.

[@JonathansCoffeeJournal]

Wow. He plays this so cleanly on the guitar. Effortless. Loved getting to see him live in Nashville, great performer and honestly the tickets were reasonable!

[@nargiskhan5360]

If anybody is confused.. That he has said 'i like to begin my first song..' He is not saying his first song.. He is saying his album 'battle studies' first song.. So don't be confused..

[@j.m.sammons7746]

I thought it was funny either way. Only John can begin by playing his first song

[@justabeginning3796]

Phenomenal artist !!!!! but underrated! very melodious! look at his compositions absolutely soothing for ears! look at his finger style art of playing guitar! seems like guitar itself want to play in his hands with different sounds.. Master of his casting JOHN MAYER!

[@Drugandtree]

Does someone know what are those sunglasses John are wearing?

[@daniellass4635]

Say whatever you want to say, he is just AWESOME!

[@PaintballVideosNet]

The police, my employer and my parents :)

[@ramsey_ajr1702]

I fear only one of those things.

[@deadshotz2062]

@@ramsey_ajr1702 Haha same

[@kshitijbakshi3514]

Fuck the police

[@harryluhulima3888]

Who says I can't get stoned Turn off the lights and the telephone Me in my house alone Who says I can't get stoned Who says I can't be free From all of the things that I used to be Rewrite my history Who says I can't be free It's been a long night in New York city It's been a long night in Baton Rouge I don't remember you looking any better But then again I don't remember you Who says I can't get stoned Call up a girl that I used to know Fake love for an hour or so Who says I can't get stoned Who says I can't take time Meet all the girls in the county line Wait on fate to send a sign Who says I can't take time It's been a long night in New York city It's been a long night in Austin too I don't remember you looking any better But then again I don't remember you Who says I can't get stoned Plan a trip to Japan alone Doesn't matter if I even go Who says I can't get stoned It's been a long night in New York city It's been a long time since 22 I don't remember you looking any better But then again I don't remember, don't remember you

[@bucketrance]

He said that cause he was stoned

[@enriqueferreira6632]

Anonymous squirrel Same reason why he's also using shades..

[@BenitoUMej]

I'd like to think it

[@beenaatlee8020]

😂

[@cessabadger6280]

“I’d like to begin by playing my first song” Proceeds to play an intricate guitar pattern no problem

[@rawvibes]

u r born to play guitar mayer

[@BerrysJSRD]

John was in perfect form and humor that night. Great version of a great song. Thank You Colorado and your citizens.

[@ih8mcfly]

I play the guitar just as good as the black guy.

[@noahneon]

Who booked this gig in my parents backyard

[@keithe1023]

LIVENOAH you fr?

[@Shreyamuzic5]

its amazing how fluent he is with his guitar....that too with an amazing voice!

[@quenteo5]

Does anybody know what type of sunglasses John is wearing?

[@USAFJPete]

is that david ryan harris on his right?

[@saifaman8569]

Once again, youtube algorithm at its finest! See you in 8 years guys

[@theboypidgey]

U should come back to this

[@m0ist423]

'I'd like to begin by playing my first song' *DRH stifling laughter*

[@vyomdeepansh]

"And now we're gonna auction off a pony"

[@djedidikayoum4617]

john looks like that cool uncle that only shows up once a year to family gatherings and gifts you a bunch of stuff while talking about his last cruise

[@joeleytrick]

wow this guy's talent is stunning

[@navinvijay3660]

amazing...:) i recently did a cover of this song...nowhere near to his talent...first attempt...hope you enjoy..:)

[@samme79]

@DMB206 yeah i think the people laughed too including the guy on his left

[@bbrowdy85]

first words of the song,who says you cant get stoned...yup i like this one thumbs up!

[@MarcosTMoraSosa]

Not only a great performer, but a simple man.

[@nathanlalify]

That’s an old comment but that guy is just NOT a simple man lol

[@ZenHuxtable]

i misread it as "not a great performer" lol I was about to find where you live

[@pawelzabicki7785]

@@nathanlalify What do you mean?

[@worthburnette8632]

@@pawelzabicki7785 If you know anything about him, you know he is far from simple. Man has both demons and angels.

[@sujalgautam9761]

@@worthburnette8632 and you're so perfect aren't you?

[@JamesDel]

Did you get a direct feed from the mixer or something? Super quality!

[@realmadridwebas]

How are there any dislikes ?! This is the best live performance ever !

[@dariovannozzi]

my favourite part is from 0:00 to 3:12

[@skrapdiggy]

It's always so great to see my childhood friend, DRH, on all the Mayer vids and footage. Turns out he was right to play his guitar all the time rather than play football with us in the street. LOL

[@97daco97]

SkrapDiggy is there more to this story? Is he the guy on the right?

[@CollinGravesPersonal]

@@97daco97 David Ryan Harris is his tour guitarist

[@Ramon1233]

" And now we're gonna auction off a pony, and to do that... '' Omg I laughed sooo hard at that!

[@BD-pg9fj]

John Mayer is a Studio in itself. WWOOOOWWW!!!!!!!

[@riomardhian]

what guitar is John using???

[@romeotombran8382]

I so love when Clapton passed the torch to John and his neck twist Clapton he knows Mayer kills it

[@afrpratama]

Who says I can't get stoned Turn off the lights and the telephone Me in my house alone Who says I can't get stoned Who says I can't be free From all of the things that I used to be Rewrite my history Who says I can't be free It's been a long night in New York city It's been a long night in Baton Rouge I don't remember you looking any better But then again I don't remember you Who says I can't get stoned Call up a girl that I used to know Fake love for an hour or so Who says I can't get stoned Who says I can't take time Meet all the girls in the county line Wait on fate to send a sign Who says I can't take time It's been a long night in New York city It's been a long night in Austin too I don't…

[@loganfrank682]

you misspelled "Depp" in the title

[@SixStringSicario]

“And now we’re gonna auction off a pony.” I come back for that alone. Fucking brilliant lmao.

[@justinschrank4806]

A long time since 22 is one of the greatest lines in history

[@bhavyaoza7052]

This is therapy

[@baqarhasan9743]

Wow that Gibson sounds much sweeter than the Martins

[@lengjacinto]

Long time i havent listened to this song... they dont air it no more on 96.5... i think

[@MrUnknownVariable]

The older he gets, the more like Johhny Depp he looks...

[@iamjoesauce]

8 years later comment, haha... but you're right!

[@liamcal93]

It's his signature Martin 000-14 fret guitar.

[@IamHoroHoro]

@SK8isFuckinAwsome ya almost got me there xD

[@deanopatty123]

The law says you can't get stoned.

[@jamespulpy]

👌

[@handeullee8934]

What do you mean by "excellent quality"? He makes every stage best.

[@kotaff]

It's about Video Quality. You can see this video on 720p. And yes, he is great on every stage.

[@lovena64]

@HelluhKittycut Thats cool :)

[@MadddSkillzzz]

@blacktopproductions These two are part of his regular band. There's no actual name for this constellation as far as I know.

[@LightsOutPiano]

And now, we are going to auction off a pony.

[@danielprentice9236]

John Mayer is so god damn good

[@fight4urpointofveiw]

I need to see him live........ :(

[@luisfelipedoliveira704]

john mayer's lives are the best!

[@ardhandsome]

god. it's very hard to sing while fingerstyling

[@Ninateagreen]

@DMB206 oh they did too.

[@311Niccole]

Why can't I be at a more personal concert? So beautiful....luv you John....

[@sydguitar99]

This sounds better than the actual studio version

[@realtoast7036]

Guy on the right has the best seat in the house

[@origin5051]

I'd like to begin by playing my first song always gets me

[@calebplumley6184]

Cry while your alive its way better that way. Beauty is all we know

[@GUITARTECHify]

he told the other guys " come on it will be fine will just jam" ...lol

[@hankanderson3340]

How the fuck do you sing while playing that!!!!

[@MsEuthanasia7]

I see Marshall Eriksen

[@daanborges]

@brunovilleneuve you have to use only your thumb and the 1st finger, give a little strum with the tip and make the: B:-2-3p2--- G:-2------4p2-

[@Cbluesrocker]

David Ryan Harris is wearing the same knee brace i'm wearing right now.

[@xxxNICKYNICKxxx]

Does anyone know what sunglasses he's wearing

[@landonlouthian5884]

xxxNICKYNICKxxx did you ever find out?

[@sennedbarreda8076]

@@landonlouthian5884 hahaha

[@mickzevenh3152]

This is the comment I was looking for but now I'm sad cause nobody knows haha

[@BriceBriceBabyy]

They look kind of like Persol brand

[@TheRealYoungGeo]

And now we're going to auction off a pony....

[@PeterZeeke]

@JoshJarmanMusic IMO, this is the most cynical song he's ever done, and he's done a few. he even said he expected this to be a hit, fusing together the already popular playing style of "stop this train" with a bit of "rebellion, I expect he thought joe public would eat it up. they didnt. sadly cos its a good song

[@JPili1]

@hispanicfreak23 What are you talking about? Johnny Depp was the sexiest man alive once.... So this I'm pretty sure this is a compliment.

[@murrmack]

Thats Rene Martinez JM's guitar tech and probably the greatest and most known guitar tech there is :)

[@nicknotes_]

@pipsqueek14 Yeah, that's how the song goes... "Who says I can't get stoned"

[@christyansouza11]

Cara, eu adoro esse video, adoro a qualidade que é otima pra um video de 11 anos atras, mas ao mesmo tempo me da um nó na garganta pensar como o tempo passa rápido, e essa musica é linda também.

[@la.uralox]

He’s just so cool

[@Cat_Story62]

Is it just me? Who think he just look like Orlando Bloom 😕

[@yopeekie1851]

so you're saying Orlando Bloom is just the rebound guy for Katy?? Mind blown...

[@vaishnavrajput8669]

@@yopeekie1851 ikr

[@shaunbaker4018]

This is so fuckin hard to play! Struggling with that slap and hit on the g string simultaneously

[@GioPiccinini]

Hey, look, its Johnny Deep covering John Mayer.

[@wanttobelief]

I'd like to begin by playing my first song

[@nickv11763]

i'm sorry please post your talent for all of us to see, so we can see how much better you are then him oh wait... your not.... oh well this is awkward....

[@superknalfantastisch]

I love how he's wearing shades to hide his red eyes :)

[@kimberlykairo]

John's sweeeet strumming and crooning! Oh so good, and soothing too. I love, love, love him. He is most definitely a Master, the Man and the King ❣🌟💎👑

[@oooooo-eo9vr]

ありがとう。素敵な音楽をありがとう。

[@papabear6204]

Good job man you just might make a career out of this

[@matthewjacobs3872]

Papa Bear are you serious

[@jacksonholt4594]

@Matthew it was a jab at his musical career

[@GabrielCafa]

I like this Mayer kid. One day he will get there

[@livefrjcnathan2368]

Bravo John ! Dont remember you looking any better, so Rock & Roll, John !