John Mayer - Dear Marie

John Mayer acoustic solo performance of "Dear Marie", on NRK1 Skavlan Talkshow

[@amolkhade]

"I got my dream, but you got a family." Damn! :(

[@pedrology2010]

and some have lost their dream and have a family

[@derekbravo7811]

Amol Khade many people give away their dreams for his not planned baby

[@AFMCarlos]

And I don't get to have neither

[@aydreyan11]

Dear Katy...

[@rottenpotato9445]

Tbf its on him for not having a family by now, he's the one that kept jumping from one supermodel to another

[@orenji13]

People who know how to understand and listen to his albums, will agree that each of his albums are all masterpieces. Each with different character and color of lyrics and creativity.

[@vars311]

agreed, at first I was a bit weirded out by Born and Raised being too county-ish, but with a couple of listens I came to love it, and the last album as well

[@whyaskmenoely25]

I too was turned off by how country-ish BnR was but after going through a similar crash through life I understood why that album was made. Its a masterpiece and easily his best writing.

[@robertbook9463]

I agree with everyone about B&R. I still think Paradise Valley is his weakest effort, but it's not a bad album.

[@samcrocker5142]

I'm so glad B&R is getting recognized more, it's been my favorite album of his ever since I heard it. Don't get me wrong, I love pretty much everything he's done as well, (Continuum/WTLI are FANTASTIC) but I just feel like there's a depth and honesty to Born and Raised that really got to me.

[@rowansavidant309]

well said.

[@bowiehs]

My dream is to see him live,favorite musician.

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

I went to his concert last year's october. I can assure you that was the best night I can remember.

[@bowiehs]

I am sure it was, the sad thing is he always comes to my state and I always miss him. I will soon!

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

Michael Jenkins I was very lucky to get tickets. I'll tell you the story:D So he planned a concert on the 22th. Sold out in 3 min -> didn't have the change to get tickets. THEN HE PLANNED ANOTHER ONE the 23th. sold out in 3 mins -> couldn't get any tickets. THEN HE DEDICED TO PLAN ANOTHER CONCERT on the 24th. sold out in 3min, couldn't get any tickets.... But then my girlfriend at the time came up with like 4 tickets and we went with 2 friends of her and us. We broke up but I'm her forever grateful for that!

[@BradleyTn20]

casper van helvoirt Just curious about where he played three shows on three consecutive nights... that STILL all sold out. That sounds like a Justin Bieber situation.

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

Bradley Smith Amsterdam bro

[@danielbrackett3027]

To love and lost, this song captures how that lingering memory can pop up in your mind from time to time.

[@katecaven7942]

Breaks my heart for him. For me. For humanity

[@hectorortega8487]

He posted a video on Instagram talking about the inspiration for this song, about his 1st girlfriend at 15 and the only girlfriend he had before he became famous. He looked her up recently, and found her on Facebook, now married with family. He said he even cried then. His story made me think about my first real girlfriend in college, whom I had lost touch with. For me, it's about nostalgia, about what might have been, but it's all part of the maturity process. His music makes me feel less alone about some things, like we all share common human experiences.

[@marcgarc8626]

@hectorortega8487 sure! and its about choices, like, you can't handle everything, we have to pick only one thing at time, and maybe waste the others.

[@user-ci3pe]

John said in one of his IG Lives that this song was about his very first girlfriend he met in church that he instantly fell in love at first sight. How sweet 💕

[@hundepaul1236]

Ok

[@davidleonard4534]

Dear John, Thank you for making sense of the emotions we find difficult to understand at times. Sincerely yours, Everyone.

[@rnjmfilm5891]

One of the most honest, vulnerable performances John Mayer has given. Love this one.

[@gambiarraembutida]

I think Paradise Valley is one of his best albums

[@Brandon-ob9rg]

+Jose P. Borges Definitely better than Born and Raised!

[@santisvander]

+Brandon Tran I personally dont think it's better than Born and raised. They're quite simillar musically, but I think that with born and raised he portrayed his feelings the best way possible. Born and raised lyrics are way more elaborated. But that's just my opinion :)

[@Brandon-ob9rg]

santisvander Good point. Now that I really think about it, I enjoyed both equally.

[@Sanderopop]

+Jose P. Borges All of his albums are one of his best

[@codeman8185]

+SnarkyDrax noup, battle studies was pretty bad (my opinion)..

[@dannymooreheadmusic7559]

One of the few artists who nails a live performance better than the studio version

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

The first time I heard this, it made me cry. The song is beautiful but the way he sings it is just an added touch.

[@_Bat-Man_]

"Some county judge in Ohio is all I ever find" lol😂😂😂 Good one.

[@nonameDanK]

Bat Man saw him play this in Ohio, he got a kick out of it too

[@mmafan2223]

So never mind... he adds that live, lol

[@adityavora7878]

@@jasonfernandez665 I think John was trying to find his Marie but could only find a judge from Ohio with the same name

[@adityavora7878]

@@jasonfernandez665 I know Jason. Thanks anyway for tagging me

[@Greetingsfromasbury]

That little smile at the end, after he sings '..but I guess it got away from me', that's what a beautiful memory looks like to me.

[@edboeree2459]

She was my dream

[@leilagomulka5690]

“You were the boy that I loved when I was 15” touching and tender.

[@shelley9263]

So emotional. I’ve never heard this before. “ I got my dream but you got a family”! I guess we can’t have it all in this life. 🌀

[@liammurphymusic9962]

I honestly wonder all of the time what it’s like for people who used to date these huge celebrities or were childhood best friends with them.

[@nlsuman9696]

This is one of the best music....

[@amitchell2009]

That right hand technique doe

[@Wozniak_15]

The most complete musician in the whole world

[@ezefauzee]

John Mayer, I love every bit of lyric in this song. I do dear for someone who is far ahead and wonder if she is still believe in me

[@danielacic1774]

I think John is at his peak right now. He came a long way from writing chick flick songs like “Your body is a wonderland” to something so meaningfull and permanent like this tune. Good artist will always progress, but I think only the few reach the level on which he is now. God bless him, may there be much more good music in him still to come.

[@chrisvo203]

yknow he was writing a lot of cool stuff with depth at that time too. just check out "3x5" or "83" on that same album - Room for Squares.

[@kimberlykairo]

Appreciating JM's artistry in 2022! Time stands still for this man. His storytelling skills are speaking as loudly as ever in this sweet little tune where he displays love through the eyes of a 15 year old boy. He leaves a lot to the imagination. So the listener can pretty much fill in the blanks with their own variations, since we all pretty much have one of these to relate to during our own 'wonder years.' This relatability creates the magic of this song's special appeal. JM, you are undeniably A Genius, A Master, The Man and THE KING ❣💡🌟💎👑

[@LandryShar17]

Absolutely love this song. Paradise Valley is a masterpiece. It is just crafted so beautifully from start to finish. I can't listen to one song without listening to all of them. I never recommend one song. I recommend the entire album because it's that good.

[@diahjain5223]

Tears, literal tears. A beautiful song.

[@daciuk8]

Been there looking for info/photos on line for first ever girlfriend who lived in Michigan and me from London,England on holiday with my parents,her name was Marty,....ahh sweet memories, I was 15 then now I’m 64.

[@kathryncarr1857]

Beautiful.

[@jonahkleitsch7652]

This song is so much sadder without the “ooh ooh ooh ooh’s”

[@rishabhtyagi2477]

Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be? Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be? And if you’re further up the road Can you show me what I still can’t see? Remember me, I’m the boy you used to love When we were fifteen Remember me, I’m the boy you used to love When we were fifteen Now I wonder what you think When you see me on the magazine From time to time I go looking for your photograph online From time to time I go looking for your photograph online Some county judge in Ohio is all I ever find [Outro] Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me? Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me? Well I’ve got my dream, but you’ve got a family Yeah I’ve got that dream, but you’ve got yourself a family Yeah I’ve got that dream, but I guess it got away from me

[@margeburns5662]

a

[@MariaLincoln]

from time to time i go looking for your photograph online..

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Hmmmm..We see you.peace

[@coravogelsang3624]

What if Marie was there.

[@danielacic1774]

Cora Vogelsang` oh, no, she probably just saw his picture in the magazine LOL

[@syafiqjais6438]

Doesn't matter. Cause she has a family

[@marienessa5673]

Marie is his first girlfriend that he met in church ;)

[@danielacic1774]

MarieBeauty Life how do you know??

[@iveboy96]

@@danielacic1774 he said it on his Instagram show called current mood

[@schnelltv1956]

@@danielacic1774 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6mpmHVsi8yantk&ab_channel=JohnMayerUSA

[@danielacic1774]

@@schnelltv1956 He surprised me on how honest he is with these things that some people are having a tough time to talk about... Thank you for his video from Instagram.

[@schnelltv1956]

@@danielacic1774 Yea me too really, but i find it awesome when hes so transparent about everything. I wasnt actually expecting a reply on such an old comment but there you go, youre welcome btw :)

[@samuelmackegard4896]

Is it just me or is his finger picking/slap thingy better then the original fingerpicking on the album? :) I absolutely LOVE picking/slap, really gives the song more rhythm :)

[@lewisingram9489]

I agree, in this version its more of a stop this train/heart of life technique rather than just fingerpicking.

[@BryceShuster]

It's more of a Chet Atkins style

[@jonmichaelswift]

I've been writing a series of youtube lessons on that technique. John does it better than anyone else out there, though it seems the hay day of this kind of playing was between Squares and Heavier Things. That was truly a great time...

[@samuelmackegard4896]

Jon Michael Swift Don't forget Who Says!

[@power410]

Samuel Mackegård and Heart of Life + Stop This Train

[@JakeFields92]

His voice is aging very well! Wow like johnny cash

[@tosham.7706]

Tapping his sneaker added to the song! I just absolutely love his tremendous talent: from his beautiful & poetic lyrics, to his guitar-jamm skills, to his amazing singing! And good-looking to top it all off! 💓💕😍

[@donovanwoods9417]

Loooove this track. Love watching his music mature.

[@gerardvizer1759]

ALL the records of John are great... Such a fabulous artist but how can i explain what can't be explained... LOVE U JOHN

[@frankiejesus226]

One of my favorites from John Mayer. I'm learning how to sing to play along but I've changed a few words to be my own.

[@soumnag7388]

Honest John can make anyone emo😢💖

[@charissaonline]

this song makes me so emotional

[@ale14zoppi]

Just imagine having this song dedicated to you

[@Delta9Soundproduction]

Лично живу жизнь, о которой он поёт здесь . Джон. Спасибо за откровения !

[@yazz.5226]

What a voice!!!

[@NoName-vd6df]

Kevin(The Boyz) recommended this song for the winter. I can't help but wonder if he relates to the lyrics. What a wonderful and emotional song.

[@DinhDo90]

very nice quality video, thanks for uploading :)

[@tylermotomiya]

How this doesn’t have a million I’ll never know

[@marienessa5673]

Love it

[@JohnDeanMusic]

impeccable timing

[@hillbillyluchador]

Nailed it! Sounds as good as the record

[@lookissjaxin]

Lovely 😊 song 🎶

[@leilagomulka5690]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@gdsfdsable]

i love this song

[@ComradeLeonTrotsky]

I love this song

[@erikmunkholm5915]

First time I heard this song was live in Copenhagen.

[@luisdominguez2367]

I love this song 😇

[@MrRenemcfly]

raw emotion

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Amazing song.

[@OscarBenben]

Excellent version, pure sound setup!

[@noxiouspanther4796]

Lovely performance, John. Love it

[@flyersfan62379]

Wonderful lyrics

[@hiromioka6766]

歌ってる時の表情がますますセクシーになってる。

[@areoheye]

Dear marie count me in

[@sirleimoly1120]

Maravilhoso em todo o poder da palavra !

[@leilagomulka5690]

♥️♥️♥️

[@aaguiar6671]

💕

[@emilbello2194]

JOHN! You cannot just decide to not play the last strumming part of this song!!

[@JackyGelineau]

Chanson magnifique dans un album vraiment réussi.

[@renata_bhering]

♡

[@aaguiar6671]

❤️

[@amaurygorlier6461]

Just Imagine. Imagine being Marie.

[@j.n7425]

Dazzling

[@mragunathan1627]

everyone can relate to this song

[@pradimsiwa1966]

Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be And if you're further up the road can you show me what I still can't see Remember me, I'm the boy you used to love when we were fifteen Remember me, I'm the boy you used to love when we were fifteen Now I wonder what you think when you see me on the magazine From time to time, I go looking for your photograph online From time to time, I go looking for your photograph online Some county judge in Ohio is all I ever find Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me Yeah I've got my dream but you've got family Yeah I've got my dream but you've got family Yeah I've got my dream but I guess it got away from me

[@bitchanger8938]

This song was written for his first girlfriend Marie. Who was there for him even before his fame & success. That makes it heart touching song.

[@AdrianaRangelTV]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@raidedori3052]

Essa musica com uma dose de ypioca

[@m27gio]

Is he throwing in a flat 5 on that d chord? In the verse mainly

[@joseph30007]

that jumbo fuckin neck though!! jesus!!

[@reasadroana1076]

Marie types of biscuit . I had it and it's very yummy like ur music 😂😊

[@aydreyan11]

"Dear Katy. I got my dream but you got a family"

[@hannahk616]

me in the future!

[@agungwayne3090]

Dear Giea..

[@lenanamara7641]

In my case, he got his dream...and his family too....I gat nothing...c'est la vie

[@bonvct]

No family in the way he means it (wife, kids)

[@AnotherBadyoga]

Oh I thought this was going to be him singing the Townes VanZandt song Marie.

[@suginvaratharajan8772]

[@TJjjjjjjjjjj]

Anyone know what brand of guitar that is ? Couldn’t make out the headstock

[@BenK.]

martin stagecoach

[@TJjjjjjjjjjj]

Cheers mate

[@MrBobbystyles]

Sounds like a Paul Simon tune :)

[@pattygq]

I wonder who the real Marie is

[@HCMOVIES2024]

2006 I heard his for first time, never regretted being his fan till now

[@Mr8bitgamer]

What kind of a guitar is that??

[@alanhowell3646]

Mr8bitgamer it’s a Martin 0042SC Stagecoach

[@aldaniro]

Anyone knows the guitar model?

[@BenK.]

martin stagecoach

[@ctown6592]

Its 8 grand lolol

[@svensvensson6705]

Where is this from?

[@JanEivindRognas]

Norwegian talkshow, "Skavlan"

[@svensvensson6705]

@@JanEivindRognas But I can't find the interview. Is because he only performed on the show.

[@JanEivindRognas]

@@svensvensson6705 Yes, seem to remember he only performed on this show... He was interviewed as guest some years earlier, guess you already found it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2S2Z2hoqdhgb68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Okl56PfdGnlbc

[@facundopereiro5883]

Is that a classical guitar or an acoustic guitar?

[@manuelchavesnogales5258]

Facundo Pereiro acoustic

[@alanhowell3646]

A classical guitar is an acoustic guitar. What do you mean? It’s a steel strung acoustic rather than nylon if that’s what you mean. It is plugged in & amplified by the pickup so technically speaking your hearing an electric guitar rather than a true acoustic guitar.

[@hugosanchez2801]

Mediasbajas es Nicholas wallace

[@surf580]

He's on a talkshow stage.

[@Chichilden]

OK

[@rowanford9205]

On a personal level ,He`s difficult to like...On a musical level,he`s hard not to like...A Very Beautiful,honest song..I dig!

[@chrisinator13]

Good thing you don't have to know them personally

[@mragunathan1627]

he comes off initially as a douche, i got the same impression too, the first i ever saw of john mayer when he covered My sweet lord, it pissed me off that he didnt do the whole song and cut off the sanskrit phrases in the third part of the song, but i discovered his music and im such a massive fan now, Stop this train, gravity, slowdancing in a burning room, body is a wonderland, perfectly lonely, dear marie, queen of california, shadow days, who says, are all amazingly well written and moving songs. So the initial impression u get of him as a person is understandable, as he seems like this self absorbed douche, but listen to the mans music and u find that hes one of the most talented guitarists and song writers ever. thats my opinion atleast, dont know the man personally so i cant comment on him as a person, but based on his music i would say hes a perceptive, and intelligent human being, which is rare for most "musicians" that we are supposed to like nowadays.

[@amazinglybadraps]

M Ragunathan perfectly accurate

[@imaputternut8059]

M Ragunathan He is so intelligent and in the past, he admits he just tried too hard to be "cool" and sometimes came off like a jerk. But he really is a good hearted person. He does a lot of charity work that you never hear about. He has a foundation that provides services for veterans with PTSD.Sorry for the long testimonial but you got it right. His music is indeed a reflection of his soul. Thank you for looking deeper. He is a rare human being and I feel blessed to live in this time and experience his talent.

[@taylor6441]

Very EddieVedder-esque :)

[@timijai22]

Anybody think this is just a revised version of his hotel bathroom song?

[@dennismackey8169]

I didnt even know that sean aston could sing or play the guitar....nice video

[@kimbashakti155]

this song about Phoenix Marie :p

[@ashutoshbains5967]

The only difference being when you look up for her photographs online, you won't find a judge.

[@adamli213]

Is it only me? The cover image looks like Gordon Ramsay…