John Mayer - Live on Letterman[11/19/09] - 9. Friends Lovers or Nothing

[@flammingcarrot]

Love his guitar tone! ... it sings like a 50's female singer belting it!

[@tomholman4991]

He always has the best tone

[@stricknine8623]

Yes,..Particularly the Gibson PAF sound that he has going on here.

[@PrabhaviArushika]

I love this live so much! That energyy!! So goood omg! Well, here i am 10 years later in 2020♥️🔥

[@cortei209]

0/

[@abhi123fame]

Second that!

[@Co0lvidz]

Awesome vocals and guitar! I love how in this live version you can really hear the guitar more vividly. Those melodic guitar fills that he plays that complement the vocals, the dynamics... the entire band is on point! Incredible musicians. You can "feel" this song. Beautiful stuff. Love the scat improv at the end too (My personal favorite version of this song.)

[@Tbuddthestudd]

"Friends Lovers or Nothing?" lol "what Gives?" HAHHHAHH love him

[@moniquesanford280]

I’m here for this in September 21, 2020. Great harmony, love his voice! Love it! First time coming across this concert.

[@The12aerosmith]

No doubt the best version of this song..his vocals ad guitar are awesome

[@Co0lvidz]

I agree! Awesome vocals and guitar! I love how in this live version you can really hear the guitar more vividly. Those melodic guitar fills that he plays that complement the vocals, the dynamics... beautiful stuff

[@Markssu]

wow...... this man does not disappoint

[@wanielsonnlimma2487]

Amazing john ❤

[@King_Kuya]

I love seeing play an SG here!

[@karinsmith6399]

Love this song and it is so true!!!

[@tigerhunter8878]

I adore his tone here. Just two beautiful sounding two rocks

[@eddieduenezjr.5835]

I was on mission in you tube then someone calmed me down and played some John Mayer and i'm all better. Thanks You Tube

[@plstrom]

what a beautiful toon

[@surf580]

Not an SG. 61 Les Paul. 1961 was the first year the SG body shape and style was introduced but it wasn't labeled as an "SG" until after 61. So technically John is playing a 1961 Les Paul Standard. Hints why you will never find an authentic Les Paul Standard single cutaway labeled as 1961. If you do, it's fake or misdated.

[@lestervai]

wow that is some information right there. never heard of that 61 LP.

[@surf580]

Haha I'm a nerd but if you look up 1961 Les Paul you'll find guitars almost identical to the one he's playing. They're pretty rare and really expensive though.

[@geirolav2]

mabye its a custom shop reissue. ive seen ones like theese that are reissue

[@ia9518]

They didn't offer that tremolo style until 2013, so it's definitely original

[@petersengabriel]

Actually it was Les Paul SG wasn't it?! Then they had all that problem with the old Les Paul and they had his name removed from the SGs

[@tylerblalock]

John makes his songs sound so great live! Keep rocking on! :) And to the comment about him walking off stage early, I think it's in the sense, for example, how like even ellen degeneres will go into her audience. He just wants to seem more personable and down to earth. Continuum=showed john as pure musician; battle studies=shows john's heart and is more 'intimate'....i just think it fits in with the whole theme ;)

[@ledhicks]

love this guitar arrangement !!

[@yonathana.lumbangaol6568]

Now that we are over As the loving kind We'll be dreaming ways To keep the good alive Only when we want is not A compromise I'll be pouring tears Into your drying eyes Friends, lovers, or nothing There can only be one Friends, lovers, or nothing There'll never be an in between So give it up You whisper "Come on over" 'Cause your two drinks in But in the morning I will say Good-bye again Think we'll never fall into The jealous game The streets will flood With blood of those who felt the same Friends, lovers, or nothing There can only be one Friends, lovers, or nothing There'll never be an in between So give it up Friends, lovers, or nothing We can really only ever be one Friends, lovers, or nothing We'll never be the in between So give it up We'll never the in between So give it up Anything other than a yes is no Anything other than stayin' is go Anything less than I love you, is lying Anything other than a yes is no Anything other than stayin' is go Anything less than I love you, is lying Anything other than a yes is no Anything other than stayin' is go Anything less than I love you, is lying Anything other than a yes is no Anything other than stayin' is go Anything less than I love you, is lying Anything other than a yes is no Anything other than stayin' is go Anything less than I love you, is lying Anything other than a yes is no Anything other than stayin' is go Anything less than I love you, is lying Anything other than a yes is no Anything other than stayin' is go Anything less than I love you, is lying

[@lachata79]

J'adore John Mayer❤

[@MartynDunnMusic]

Man, I love that Duesenberg Double Cat that Robbie has! =o

[@bliu94]

6:48-7:00 what....just...happened....

[@MrTapona]

Great music and beautiful guitar

[@auddn0620]

he uses that guitar to play edge of desire... beautiful guitar.

[@Tobinator127]

You can hear that even in late 2009 his throat problems were starting to affect his vocal abilities.

[@catarinapatinha2154]

True story, I do think so as well

[@Co0lvidz]

I disagree. His vocals are on point in this song! Incredible vocals! Listen to his scat singing at the end too! Great energy.

[@passion_flora]

you gotta respect a man who can go from playing strats and teles all set to an sg and still play great

[@luaquinomar]

I'm 7 years late LOL but that's a 1961 Les Paul

[@micllave]

my favorite song in BATTLE STUDIES..

[@avj182]

This song reminds me of George Harrison. R.I.P.

[@1m2a3t4t5]

what?

[@victorlarsson2111]

1m2a3t4t5 it has a similar structure and ending to George Harrison's song "Isn't it a pity" - really good tune

[@BenManuell]

You are very, very correct.

[@aidanduncan8187]

Totally agree, it has a very beetles your vibe

[@Stoic_Poet]

Specifically Maxwell's silver hammer

[@greendayhall]

any any any any,ba dum dum dum dum dum.fkin awesome.the guitar sings together with him. :')

[@gian12131]

sqlife!!!!! you posted this video during my birtdhday! :) you rule!

[@Dasc230]

An amazing song!

[@lisaverbosky7022]

Epic

[@olevianusrendeo]

very much joyful fill that crowded room, i want it…

[@BryceShuster]

he should get a talk box for that scatting he did at the end

[@iagoink]

6:44 HOLYCRAP mayer... fucking genious

[@regelemihai]

@johntygesen He says "what gives." It's an expression for "what's that all about."

[@jbrujah]

I know the song doesn't ends at 4:00. But I'd still clap. This guy is freacking awesome!

[@fredagsedb]

Shades of George Harrison in this song. Especially on the studion version.

[@osianjones25]

what are you all chatting about?! The SG's perfect for this song... either that or an old tele which might have abit too much bite.. you need a body that really sustains but not as much as a les paul... The tone sounds awesome and in this case i'm glad he's chosen it over his usual strats because he's got a better sustaining sound out of it than he could have from a strat

[@marynballard6715]

I fricking love you, John

[@kishtime]

My boy tell it like it lmao, YOU OWNED THAT SUKA

[@kaashlia]

anything you want baby, you rock my soul!

[@garinakbar1907]

The other version of this was The Hurt in 2006-2007 he wrote live, it's unreleased until this one...

[@CMSpida]

my favourite song from battle studies

[@andypugliese]

@philwalker Hi there Phil. I also love fender guitars but what is particular about guitarists like John is that they sound pretty much the same IN ANY GUITAR. See ya!

[@gfmgma]

awsome way to end a concert

[@klopplegend4520]

WHy Is HE So GoOd

[@UnaaMunaa]

he is so beautiful

[@ManU-iq2vp]

Oooouuuhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhh yeaaaahhh

[@KennysKoolKlub]

EPIC!

[@MrTapona]

john the great

[@advili66]

B E A utiful!!!

[@dioXxXtyler]

FUCK YEAH JOHN WITH A SG! now we talking amazing performance John :D

[@cassandre2468]

the people that clapped at 4:00 obviously never heard the song before

[@mikejayyy]

Well, this video was filmed 2 days after Battle Studies was released.

[@littlelesslove]

I'd like to think that he says "Anything less than 'I love you' is dying"....

[@UnaaMunaa]

he drives me crazy

[@cassandre2468]

@diospada11 Well of course not. During the song there is a pause and I assumed they never heard the song since they clapped.

[@Counterflak]

Steve Jordan. Now we just need Pino!

[@Askeladd_Gaming]

Isn't it a pitty

[@shiriliz]

wowww

[@cassandre2468]

@mikejayyy I didn't notice that. I heard it before the album was released. Guess I shouldn't assume.

[@galangtiwi1436]

Sekarang kita sudah selesai Now that we are over Sebagai jenis yang penuh kasih As the loving kind Kami akan bermimpi cara We'll be dreaming ways Untuk menjaga yang baik tetap hidup To keep the good alive Hanya jika kita ingin tidak Only when we want is not Kompromi A compromise Saya akan menuangkan air mata I'll be pouring tears Ke dalam mata keringmu Into your drying eyes Teman, kekasih, atau tidak sama sekali Friends, lovers, or nothing Hanya ada satu There can only be one Teman, kekasih, atau tidak sama sekali Friends, lovers, or nothing Tidak akan pernah ada di antara keduanya There'll never be an in between Jadi menyerahlah So give it up Anda berbisik "Ayo ke" You whisper "Come on over" Karena dua minumanmu masuk 'Cause your two drinks in Tapi di pagi hari saya akan katakan But in the morning I will say Selamat tinggal lagi Good-bye again Pikir kita tidak akan pernah jatuh Think we'll never fall into Game cemburu The jealous game Jalanan akan banjir The streets will flood Dengan darah mereka yang merasakan hal yang sama With blood of those who felt the same Teman, kekasih, atau tidak sama sekali Friends, lovers, or nothing Hanya ada satu There can only be one Teman, kekasih, atau tidak sama sekali Friends, lovers, or nothing Tidak akan pernah ada di antara keduanya There'll never be an in between Jadi menyerahlah So give it up Teman, kekasih, atau tidak sama sekali Friends, lovers, or nothing Kita hanya bisa menjadi satu We can really only ever be one Teman, kekasih, atau tidak sama sekali Friends, lovers, or nothing Kami tidak akan pernah berada di antara keduanya We'll never be the in between Jadi menyerahlah So give it up Kami tidak akan pernah berada di antara keduanya We'll never the in between Jadi menyerahlah So give it up Apa pun selain ya adalah tidak Anything other than a yes is no Apa pun selain tinggal akan pergi Anything other than stayin' is go Apa pun yang kurang dari aku mencintaimu, berbohong Anything less than I love you, is lying Apa pun selain ya adalah tidak Anything other than a yes is no Apa pun selain tinggal akan pergi Anything other than stayin' is go Apa pun yang kurang dari aku mencintaimu, berbohong Anything less than I love you, is lying Apa pun selain ya adalah tidak Anything other than a yes is no Apa pun selain tinggal akan pergi Anything other than stayin' is go Apa pun yang kurang dari aku mencintaimu, berbohong Anything less than I love you, is lying Apa pun selain ya adalah tidak Anything other than a yes is no Apa pun selain tinggal akan pergi Anything other than stayin' is go Apa pun yang kurang dari aku mencintaimu, berbohong Anything less than I love you, is lying Apa pun selain ya adalah tidak Anything other than a yes is no Apa pun selain tinggal akan pergi Anything other than stayin' is go Apa pun yang kurang dari aku mencintaimu, berbohong Anything less than I love you, is lying Apa pun selain ya adalah tidak Anything other than a yes is no Apa pun selain tinggal akan pergi Anything other than stayin' is go Apa pun yang kurang dari aku mencintaimu, berbohong Anything less than I love you, is lying Apa pun selain ya adalah tidak Anything other than a yes is no Apa pun selain tinggal akan pergi Anything other than stayin' is go Apa pun yang kurang dari aku mencintaimu, berbohong Anything less than I love you, is lying

[@aerosdan85]

this album sounds better live same as continuum

[@madferit84]

well here i can hear oasis and beatles.... really nice song!

[@giladmelchior]

@philwalker listen to derek trucks &youll fall in love with the sg

[@stevelopezuser]

Anyone else in 2020 ?

[@cheeseUout]

nice. He's using something other than the Fender Strat. The Strat's great but the cool factor ups a notch when theres a bunch of other guitars there

[@UnaaMunaa]

its so stupid saying 'i fell in love with him', but i fell in love with him!

[@marynballard6715]

UnaaMunaa RIGHT

[@MrRocknroll34]

Is the guitarist on the right Dvid Ryan harris? He actually sings pretty well!

[@WarlikeSRK]

lol @ 8:47 that guy wanted the handshake but he got denied, he tried to play it off cool tho

[@vinylpress9612]

Kanye West should play piano with JM more often

[@rupamrabha7701]

Damnnnn bruhhh hahaha

[@cheeseUout]

@philwalker ACDC is pretty much the ONLY reason why it wasn't canceled so many years ago. its not a bad guitar though, but you need the really expensive one in order for it to be good.

[@pirtarani]

@johntygesen i think he said : "this is called friends lovers or nothing... who cares??" =D

[@fcbtim]

george benson style scatting and guitaring... this man has evolved

[@tycho_m]

Compare this singing and guitaring to Room For Squares. He has come such a fucking insanely long way.

[@KevinMatibag]

@cassandre2468 clapping means they never heard the song before?

[@andiahmadriosetiawan4144]

I don't think so

[@fcbtim]

@philkapune wasnt aware charlie hunter scatted and guitared at the same time... well im sure JM doesnt just draw upon specifically mr hunter for scat influences... the way he played and singed that passage had a very george benson-esque flow to it... which in turn has a very ella fitzgerald flow to it... anyway can you link me some videos of charlie hunter scatting and guitaring? i am very much interested in this style of playing and singing

[@hale2100]

@0:53. This shit is not autotuned. And its still great.

[@fenderpeter]

YEAA SG :D:D:D Aweesomee!!

[@musicmaestro4]

It's not an Angus Young sig. just a normal SG with a Bigsby on it, lucky lucky guy. Amazing show

[@dogpd3]

Maestro, not a bigsby

[@ROMULOVOCAL]

john mayer playing Gibson SG guitar?? wouuu.....I'm not understand now!!!

[@MagnusAndersen1996]

@philwalker John Mayer made me like it..

[@EJ1202]

He would also like to say that since you think he is a "douchebag" he will no longer write any multi-platinum albums in order to please you, who clearly knows what a good person is.

[@Counterflak]

No is hasn't got a bigsby.. As for if it's a Angus signature I wouldn't have a clue :S

[@Smellzlikelithium]

It is a les Paul prototype. Because before the les paul was created, the SG was called the les Paul. Until it took it's new form

[@Mkkl91]

His brother Carl Mayer madde this Teh Battle Study CD with parody names of John his songs

[@juanleiden]

@philwalker jimi used an SG in his last period

[@stephenG559]

@cassandre2468 ohmygod that was like everyone :'( how sad lol they werent even true Mayer fans! but,gotta say,this isnt one of his best performances

[@dizzack]

That's not an SG. It's a 1962 Gibson Les Paul Standard.

[@DugongChenster]

hahaha they probably think after the pause is the encore.

[@paulsims369]

Speaking about @idols...even @davegrohl Himself cannot play like that :D

[@EJ1202]

"Friends...Lovers...or nothing? (High voice) What gives?"

[@michaelvarneyLLNL]

Should have been called "Beatles Studies" rather than "Battle studies" ;)

[@idleminds1]

@dizzack Gibson Sg Les Paul Standard

[@guitarplayer1994]

He's doin' George Benson :D

[@obga18]

ugly chord at .45 seconds, i think he had the wrong effects on.

[@ohdannyboy6801]

I think he tapped "overdrive" or something by accident lol

[@AFwannabe]

@johntygesen he says "what gives?"

[@unimpressedbird]

O.O

[@stevenserbins4228]

fuck my life HAHA

[@cachacets]

Most guitars sound stratty on his hands !

[@tomjordanmusic]

@dizzack hahaha