John Mayer - Free Fallin' (Live at the Nokia Theatre)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @humam3680
    @humam3680 7 лет назад +14268

    Don't underestimate these two gentlemen in the back. They're adding too much magic to the song!

    • @andreaswendt5826
      @andreaswendt5826 7 лет назад +270

      damn right.

    • @billaddison82
      @billaddison82 6 лет назад +168

      Thought the same thing when I saw this.

    • @jruddy09
      @jruddy09 6 лет назад +288

      Richard Pariath the original song is by Tom Petty. Tom Petty is not on that stage lol

    • @lorddarling101
      @lorddarling101 6 лет назад +51

      @@jruddy09 Tom petty is on stage dingus, he's the guy on the left, this was filmed a long time ago, tom petty died last year.

    • @Jeffbuckles42
      @Jeffbuckles42 6 лет назад +284

      Yeah, guys it's not Tom Petty, it's Robbie Mcintosh. He played a lot with Johnny back in the day, he plays a bunch through the live in LA album.

  • @londontolosangeles12
    @londontolosangeles12 9 лет назад +1600

    This man is just incredible. There's not one song of his that I don't enjoy. His voice is pure Heaven.

    • @hocinekourdoughli99
      @hocinekourdoughli99 9 лет назад +14

      +londontolosangeles12 Finally someone feels the some way i do ! he is every thing you look for in a artist

    • @mona-cb9xm
      @mona-cb9xm 9 лет назад +10

      +hocine kourdourli i've always thought the same about him! eventhough he's a genuis but we don't get to see him much among all of these "fake" artists

    • @hocinekourdoughli99
      @hocinekourdoughli99 9 лет назад +2

      Mouna Jebri yes in our days fake artistd are the one who re super know but true ones only loves by people likeus who love and feel the music

    • @KarefreeKel
      @KarefreeKel 9 лет назад +2

      +hocine kourdourli the artists stay true to their music....their gift~

    • @hocinekourdoughli99
      @hocinekourdoughli99 9 лет назад

      Karefree Kel yes they do

  • @catalan3386
    @catalan3386 Год назад +378

    The guitar playing is out of this world but John's voice is unbelievable.

    • @livier3970
      @livier3970 10 месяцев назад +14

      His guitar playing is way more complicated than his singing, honestly

    • @tshepo1333
      @tshepo1333 7 месяцев назад +1

      Everyone is not here to play

    • @SuperSiffert
      @SuperSiffert 7 месяцев назад +7

      Agree one of his best vocal performances.

    • @jpete3027666
      @jpete3027666 4 месяца назад +3

      ⁠@@livier3970John’s voice is simple but it’s unique and beautiful. To me that is complex and interesting.

    • @riaangrant4424
      @riaangrant4424 20 дней назад

      Love his voice❤️

  • @Asad_.
    @Asad_. 9 месяцев назад +1085

    Dear stranger.... You have a great taste in music..... See you again after 20 yrs.

  • @elisanderson5755
    @elisanderson5755 4 года назад +3820

    Am I the only one who thinks the quality on this is incredible for being live

  • @thisissourya
    @thisissourya 3 года назад +1191

    It's December 15, 2021, Kolkata, India, 5:48 a.m.
    It's been almost 6 years since this song introduced me to John Mayer's music and my whole career on guitar studies changed once and for all. Tired after doing my engineering assignments for the entire night I decided to take a break and suddenly this song popped up in my head and as I came to check it out for almost the 1000th time, the nostalgia hit me like a running truck. The tears I shed through this man's music, the healing this man caused me incomparable to nothing. I hope every single person who's watching this video may find mental satisfaction and peace in their life. Hang in there.

    • @Shad0wC0mpany2
      @Shad0wC0mpany2 3 года назад +16

      Amen to that brother!

    • @thisissourya
      @thisissourya 3 года назад +11

      Amen, my guy.

    • @ThereYouGoFromHere
      @ThereYouGoFromHere 2 года назад +10

      Hello, from your Kolkata neighbor!

    • @Gnomix80
      @Gnomix80 2 года назад +10

      Hello from Germany

    • @msid7748
      @msid7748 2 года назад +9

      Hello from your South Asian neighbor! It's interesting how common the engineering major and guitar student combo is, in our part of the world at least. Mayer really is one of the biggest inspirations as a guitarist.

  • @consumedbydeceit5942
    @consumedbydeceit5942 3 года назад +551

    This dude is by far one of the most talented individuals I history
    In my opinion that is no exaggeration
    His vocals , compositions , cadence , presence , playing is in a league of its own

    • @Imm23743
      @Imm23743 3 года назад +16

      His guitar playing is quite advanced for those who actually try to learn guitar. This is an amazing cover.

    • @hosoiarchives4858
      @hosoiarchives4858 3 года назад +2

      He sucks so bad

    • @sandrinegero2666
      @sandrinegero2666 3 года назад +6

      Maybe behind Chris Cornell

    • @p.a.lifewithdrewmsc.
      @p.a.lifewithdrewmsc. 3 года назад +9

      You do know that this is a cover right?? John Mayer is talented we can agree on that... but dont forget the fathers of real guitar music... Eric clapton, mark knopfler, BB-king, the eagles, Steve vai i think that no One from nowadays can match those Guys......

    • @consumedbydeceit5942
      @consumedbydeceit5942 3 года назад +3

      @@p.a.lifewithdrewmsc.
      Uhhh. It’s not a cover it’s an original song he only played live . And I’m speaking for his compositions both vocally and on guitar.
      Check out Andy James , Tim Henson , Tosin Abasi
      I won’t say anything insulting but good God I’d love to .

  • @andrewtaffe
    @andrewtaffe Год назад +41

    I'm so glad John Mayer covered this.

    • @lotte4198
      @lotte4198 2 месяца назад +1

      its a cover??

    • @lassef3692
      @lassef3692 Месяц назад +1

      I'm pretty sure this is not a cover. But please I would love if there is another version

    • @VeemoAKU
      @VeemoAKU Месяц назад

      @@lassef3692 It is, "Free Fallin" by Tom Petty

    • @calebholdsworth4476
      @calebholdsworth4476 Месяц назад +3

      @@lassef3692 Tom Petty was the original artist

    • @tubelight542
      @tubelight542 2 дня назад

      ​@@lassef3692this is tom pettys song not johns

  • @twiztidmomma22
    @twiztidmomma22 5 лет назад +863

    the first "freeEEE" he goes up on at 3:22 is MAGICAL. pitch perfect eargasm.

  • @DipakGupta
    @DipakGupta 7 лет назад +2871

    One of the most melodious voices I've ever heard.

    • @jonigrau
      @jonigrau 7 лет назад +27

      One of the most autotuned voices I've ever heard.

    • @DipakGupta
      @DipakGupta 7 лет назад +53

      Jonathan Grau This was live I guess??

    • @jonigrau
      @jonigrau 7 лет назад +13

      Of course, but he uses autotune most of the time

    • @brixtonhall2021
      @brixtonhall2021 7 лет назад +2

      same

    • @cheerfuljuan
      @cheerfuljuan 7 лет назад +184

      I've seen the guy live. Literally was 10 feet from him. He sounded just like this

  • @jogigantiko
    @jogigantiko 8 лет назад +709

    One of the best life performances of all time in my opinion.

    • @gullbuttqasim
      @gullbuttqasim 8 лет назад +4

      Watch ed shareen...

    • @Abdelhamidddd
      @Abdelhamidddd 8 лет назад +31

      Wait .. Are you seriously comparing him to Ed ?
      I don't mean to be harsh but, do you realize the wide difference between their voice ranges and guitar skills ?

    • @bonito.856
      @bonito.856 8 лет назад +5

      joost Houterman Welp. Him and Ed are completely different. he has a band. Whereas Sheeran has his voice and a loop pedal with no one else. and their style is completely different apart from a couple of songs.

    • @gullbuttqasim
      @gullbuttqasim 8 лет назад

      One man army...real talent...without glamour.... I am not comparing I was just said watch ed shareen.hold ur horses.
      Haha

    • @gullbuttqasim
      @gullbuttqasim 8 лет назад

      @sickkent ed sold out wembley in a row for three time with a guitar and a loop pedal...not a band...who is ur dady now?

  • @cyoungy
    @cyoungy День назад +1

    I love the playgraph on this video, not one peak - If you start watching you won't stop until the last note. Perfection.

  • @crxerz
    @crxerz 10 лет назад +194

    woah he sounds so good live holy shit. I have been to many concerts and unless this is edited i never heard anyone sound this good live.

    • @elihtani8067
      @elihtani8067 10 лет назад +35

      He's just that good

    • @josephprinty
      @josephprinty 10 лет назад +3

      Definitely the best live record I've heard, but none of his other live performances come close to this.

    • @blahblah84768
      @blahblah84768 10 лет назад +23

      Not edited people. Myself and 2 of my buds were there. John's on par with Dave Matthews. He does blues now, btw. That's why you haven't heard Mayer on the radio. He didn't sell out.

    • @caspervanhelvoirt
      @caspervanhelvoirt 10 лет назад +6

      Joseph Printy City Limits show (same year) is as good as this one. Less magical, but in terms of performance, it's the same. afther 2009 he got a bit tired and then he got the troath problem. Saw him in Oct. 2013 and it was amazing as hell! No false note came out of his mouth, let alone his guitar

    • @crxerz
      @crxerz 10 лет назад +2

      ***** i think you are right you can kind of tell it's edited. I saw one republic at Jimmy Kimmel, i live a few blocks from where they tape it and they sounded SO BAD live omg. I was very surprised. Very few musicians sound good live the lead singer of Queen etc.

  • @bradymannion4344
    @bradymannion4344 3 года назад +679

    Mayer looks like he's having a blast during this song, his vocals and playing are amazing, backed by not only two great instrumentalists but singers as well. Imagine making a cover of a song more popular than the original, and completely worth it by the way. Not only that, the camera quality is brilliant for 2008 and whoever mixed this deserves a seat in heaven. Blessed to be able to come back to this video again and again. Hope the rest of your day is great, and if it's night where you are, sleep well :)

    • @andreasfranke583
      @andreasfranke583 3 года назад +7

      well done mate!!

    • @Max-eg5xo
      @Max-eg5xo 3 года назад +7

      Ima bring you back again

    • @melaniecotterell8263
      @melaniecotterell8263 3 года назад +16

      more popular than the original?. No way. It can't be.

    • @davidearnhardt1256
      @davidearnhardt1256 3 года назад +6

      Yes, just imagine him making a cover song more popular than the original. Because that’s what you’d have to do. His somewhat effeminate, nasal moaning version somehow managed to reach #51 on Billboards chart (have to admit, I’d never even heard it before and he did his cover almost 13 years ago.). So, yeah, super popular. Mr. Pettys version, which just about anybody with the slimmest of links to music and pop culture is more than likely familiar with, on the other hand, made it to #1 in 1989, So, I really have no idea what you’re talking about. Perhaps that was just your considered opinion it was better. That I’ll grant you.

    • @R_A120
      @R_A120 3 года назад +6

      @@davidearnhardt1256 Mayers version has 20 million more hits on youtube than Pettys

  • @naturelover1976
    @naturelover1976 2 года назад +457

    When he sang “now I’m freeeeeee……” I just can’t get over it. Love it.

  • @Drewbertttt
    @Drewbertttt 2 года назад +374

    3 absolute masters of guitar on stage together. This cover gives me chills.

    • @KuyBruuuh
      @KuyBruuuh Год назад +2

      Absolutely

    • @tbirdflocka898
      @tbirdflocka898 Год назад +9

      @@johnmayer1076 What's the long con for a fake John Mayor account that can't even spell career correctly?

    • @june61586
      @june61586 Год назад +1

      Not only chills man, I feel I could just sip coffee while covered in thick blanket -- on a summer. 😂

    • @hjyto9504
      @hjyto9504 11 месяцев назад

      🎉

  • @tokotams
    @tokotams 4 года назад +3628

    Just here for my regular dose of John Mayer before I go to bed. Times are crazy but, I hope everyone is doing well out there.
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    Edit: Thank you for all the likes & the lovely responses people. And congrats to all my fellow JM fan-mates, we finally hit 100M on this one! :D

    • @movizdar8818
      @movizdar8818 4 года назад +25

      JM dose is never enough!

    • @saifservaia5863
      @saifservaia5863 4 года назад +17

      Feel you my friend 👍

    • @tokotams
      @tokotams 4 года назад +8

      @@saifservaia5863 🤜🏼🤛🏼

    • @ihaveherpeas89
      @ihaveherpeas89 4 года назад +6

      You are a real one for this. Hope you’re all staying safe out there.

    • @HININA
      @HININA 4 года назад +9

      omggggg i listen to him every night too

  • @mumatua
    @mumatua 2 года назад +1885

    This is by far the best version of this song out there. Masterpiece.

    • @biancachristine7860
      @biancachristine7860 2 года назад +7

      Definitely

    • @crossfadersr
      @crossfadersr 2 года назад +10

      no cap brother

    • @Kriegsbeil5577
      @Kriegsbeil5577 2 года назад +1

      Yeah right. There is literally *nothing* special about this. *Anyone* can sing this exact version at any crap coffee house. Its talentless and bland. John Mayer's just a dork who girls think is hot, so people buy into him.
      John Mayer and Jack Johnson are dorks that are a literal dime a dozen and can be found on any college campus. I can go to a coffee house and find a guy who can strum a guitar halfway decent and tell everyone "Oh look how talented this guy is!!!!"

    • @charlesmcgowen7238
      @charlesmcgowen7238 2 года назад +116

      Nah. Tom Petty's rendition is better. It is the masterpiece, although I do like Mayer's version too.

    • @DarthSeanious
      @DarthSeanious 2 года назад +74

      Its good but nothing can beat Tom's version

  • @Zappa7937
    @Zappa7937 5 дней назад +1

    There’s nothing like great acoustic players and greater voices. Beautiful ❤

  • @julesishere7836
    @julesishere7836 3 года назад +473

    Don't know why John Mayer's voice hits even closer to the heart at night time. I always come back to this amazing performance

  • @hannahroe350
    @hannahroe350 9 лет назад +487

    This. Is. Perfection.

  • @heenanaz953
    @heenanaz953 7 лет назад +447

    John Mayer deserve more fame. He is so talented.

    • @AVINASHSATHEESH1
      @AVINASHSATHEESH1 6 лет назад +13

      He should have born in 60s or 70s. An artist who is in love with his music. Not an artist who's looking hits only.

    • @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113
      @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 6 лет назад

      After hearing this, he is, at least, famous, for taking something that is/was not broken and breaking it, into many various and sundry bits, in my opinion.

    • @dysonmuller5376
      @dysonmuller5376 6 лет назад +8

      *73 million views*

    • @elaynematos9301
      @elaynematos9301 6 лет назад

      8

    • @kaytrey579
      @kaytrey579 6 лет назад

      He been out since the early 2000's been listening since then till now

  • @Luckylassie
    @Luckylassie 29 дней назад +2

    Beautiful voices ,perfect example of god and his creation being perfect in his and our vision.❤

  • @claudiagilreath2493
    @claudiagilreath2493 6 лет назад +531

    I am convinced that John Mayer could sing the ingredients list on a Cheerio's box and make it sound like magic. Absolute music Genius!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 5 лет назад +1

      I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace out.

    • @rashikasharma9123
      @rashikasharma9123 5 лет назад +2

      I won't be surprised if he actually does that one of these days, his IG's full of stuff like this

    • @bluesyace9564
      @bluesyace9564 5 лет назад +1

      I'm pretty sure he's done that

  • @quincywho
    @quincywho 9 лет назад +271

    I feel like every passionate musician ever, literally HAS to appreciate this sort of musician-ery. It's literally beyond such a level of artistry, the way he plays, its beauty in its purest form.

    • @NyQuilDonut
      @NyQuilDonut 9 лет назад +6

      +quincywho This doesn't impress me. He's just finger picking. Finger picking can sound really pretty though so I see where you're coming from.

    • @nickb3250
      @nickb3250 9 лет назад +2

      +quincywho LITERALLY

    • @timilehin99
      @timilehin99 9 лет назад +1

      You are so pretty😍

    • @quincywho
      @quincywho 9 лет назад +2

      +Tyler Hartley LOL you told him.. i'd like to see him try it

    • @quincywho
      @quincywho 9 лет назад

      +Timi Olokode why thank you

  • @thabongnkosi
    @thabongnkosi 4 года назад +4973

    anyone else just enjoying this in the middle of the night during what seems like a worldwide quarantine?

    • @treychambers6411
      @treychambers6411 4 года назад +41

      Thabong Nkosi yeah man i listen to him when i have anxiety and for about a year it’s helped me

    • @Urlacher2354
      @Urlacher2354 4 года назад +3

      Yep

    • @vishyraul
      @vishyraul 4 года назад +11

      its almost midnight in kenya

    • @mikedickerson3573
      @mikedickerson3573 4 года назад +4

      Thabong Nkosi god bless you brother

    • @thabongnkosi
      @thabongnkosi 4 года назад +3

      Mike Dickerson God bless you too brother

  • @joes7411
    @joes7411 2 месяца назад +4

    The original is a masterpiece. There have been other covers. But this one, this one is my favorite, thanks John

    • @loucarpai
      @loucarpai 2 месяца назад +2

      tom petty ?

  • @Heater_Baby
    @Heater_Baby 2 года назад +912

    12 years later and this version has aged like a fine wine 🖤

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

    • @deadinside2956
      @deadinside2956 2 года назад +3

      Truee

    • @johnmayermusic101
      @johnmayermusic101 Год назад +3

      Thank you for your love and support, How long have you been a fan of my music?

    • @rperkins723
      @rperkins723 Год назад +6

      And now it's John's tribute to Tom Petty- classic!

  • @ForestLandSea
    @ForestLandSea 3 года назад +533

    Every artist has the one performance that absolutely stands out and becomes timeless. Not to take away from the many many amazing John Mayer performances but there is an eclectic quality to the acoustic section of this concert that is simply outstanding.

    • @kiiza2886
      @kiiza2886 3 года назад +3

      very right man .

    • @christinaspurgeon9564
      @christinaspurgeon9564 2 года назад +5

      Mine is - slow dancing In burning room - from this same night live in concert!!! It's BEST ♡

    • @stayimmortal17
      @stayimmortal17 2 года назад +5

      This performance is untouchable. The passion, talent and execution are the best I've heard. Amazing

    • @paulifriedrich9580
      @paulifriedrich9580 2 года назад +2

      @@stayimmortal17 so fucking amazing

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

  • @quasar6011
    @quasar6011 2 года назад +68

    What an incredibly respectful crowd

  • @DavidThorogood-jz9vi
    @DavidThorogood-jz9vi 4 месяца назад +14

    In my opinion this is the finest cover ever done of this classic song.
    John Mayers voice was made for this song and accompanied by truely talented support.
    Thank-you 😊

  • @johnadkins5918
    @johnadkins5918 2 года назад +692

    This is one of the few live performances that gives me goosebumps no matter how many times I listen to it, simply outstanding performance by all.

    • @lonewolf5627
      @lonewolf5627 2 года назад +4

      same

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

    • @cross_fire_
      @cross_fire_ Год назад +2

      Listen to his live in Birmingham when he was just starting. Best live performance I’ve seen in my life.

    • @KuyBruuuh
      @KuyBruuuh Год назад +2

      Same

    • @beefwantko7269
      @beefwantko7269 Год назад +1

      you need to listen to more live acoustic performances.. they usually slap way harder then studio versions

  • @dr.silveriosambula-castro8715
    @dr.silveriosambula-castro8715 2 года назад +2577

    This song makes me want to eat breakfast and start my fabulous life.

  • @crazyhorse1442
    @crazyhorse1442 7 лет назад +357

    i ignorantly thought for a long time that john mayer was a pop douche but after actually looking at his videos and hearing more of his songs i think he is a massive talent in the music world.

    • @TB-kl5vn
      @TB-kl5vn 7 лет назад +13

      Same. He is insanely talented.

    • @macalieadamson3336
      @macalieadamson3336 6 лет назад +1

      Crazy Horse
      I was same
      Then I heard a song on radio was gobsmacked when I heard his name

    • @trishac.199
      @trishac.199 6 лет назад +1

      Exactly how I felt once too. Now I'm so glad I gave him a second listen one fateful day.

    • @1frankl0za
      @1frankl0za 6 лет назад +3

      I found out he was talented few years ago, he did a song at a festival and dedicated a song to bb king. "Crossroads festival" and the song is "believe" after that I got hooked

    • @HereToChillForever
      @HereToChillForever 6 лет назад

      POP ROCK! and most of his guitar playing is either funk or blues

  • @grant7739
    @grant7739 11 месяцев назад +32

    I can't even hear the original version in my head anymore. I loved it so much, immediately listened again. Still got goosebumps the second time! I guess for me this is my favorite version now ❤

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 10 месяцев назад +1

      I'd be honored if some old-school John Mayer fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal RUclips performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and QUIET in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Peace and stay safe.

  • @ImadeIyamu
    @ImadeIyamu 8 лет назад +157

    i absolutely love this man's voice

  • @4lifefc
    @4lifefc 2 года назад +328

    Saw him in Pittsburgh last night and he played this during his acoustic set… it was absolutely unbelievable live. What a concert and what a guitarist.

    • @Bufws1824
      @Bufws1824 2 года назад +10

      Was there. Unforgettable night

    • @marlapinkston2299
      @marlapinkston2299 2 года назад +5

      Lucky butt. I lucked and got in backstage in a Tulsa concert a couple days ago. I just made a wrong turn.,😁

    • @RobbyBoy167
      @RobbyBoy167 2 года назад +2

      funny that there are still people who believed that this was "autotuned"

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

      Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy Год назад

      @@RobbyBoy167yea that’s silly. I went to this show and a number of shows on the 07-10 era and that was when his voice was at his best. Man was the king of falsettos

  • @plushiie_
    @plushiie_ 4 года назад +826

    «The biggest mistake I made that cost me a lot of enjoyment in my life, was assuming that everybody cared, they don’t” - John c Mayer

    • @jonasinabox
      @jonasinabox 4 года назад

      source?

    • @pnut3844able
      @pnut3844able 4 года назад +7

      Kinda pretentious

    • @plushiie_
      @plushiie_ 4 года назад

      @@jonasinabox ruclips.net/video/A2wsTv3zVD0/видео.html

    • @jonathanchristen2235
      @jonathanchristen2235 4 года назад +33

      pnut3844able not pretentious man, it just might not apply to you. I struggle with putting on a face for everyone to try and show them that I’m “mature for my age” when in reality I’m not and it has cost me enjoyment to just live in the moment. I’m happy that I’m realizing it now. What is pretentious to act like you’re “all that” to impress people and have them think highly of you, you’re lying to yourself and those around you, and you make yourself seem less approachable. ( I’m not talking about u when I say “you”, just talking in general)

    • @alexgulino335
      @alexgulino335 4 года назад +20

      @@pnut3844able ... I don't think you know what pretentious means. It's actually much closer to the opposite of that. A pretentious statement would be that people didn't care at first until I change their mind. Not really in the same realm that his comment was... he was just saying that he invested a lot of time and energy into setting things up/creating things for certain people who didn't care. Wasted energy doing things for people who don't appreciate it in the least. That's not pretentious... its closer to self-deprecating in that he's saying he was very naive and got taken advantage of essentially which caused him no shortage of misery just worded in a different way.

  • @marknoble854
    @marknoble854 4 месяца назад +7

    My cousin just passed away last week, extremely unexpected…as he sings “I wanna free fall out into nothing, I’m going to leave this world for awhile…” my heart aches as I can only imagine my cousin peacefully on the other side playing his piano symphonies with Jesus…

  • @stevenfreeman6652
    @stevenfreeman6652 6 лет назад +144

    Favorite song. Mayer not only did this classic justice, he made it his own.

    • @barrystewart5946
      @barrystewart5946 5 лет назад

      DEAR JOHN Mayer couldn’t have picked a more perfect song😛😛😛

  • @daidriancaleb
    @daidriancaleb 3 года назад +205

    I have watched this performance so many times; I have forgotten how many. But in my opinion this is the best live performance ever, John’s stage presence was otherworldly, his vocals didn’t overpower the guitars and vice versa it was absolutely frictionless. Like I really couldn’t find one flaw with this. And every time I listen to this it just puts me in this state of euphoria where it just makes me feel like everything is gonna be alright. John Mayer is the epitome of talent

    • @donnypuleo8167
      @donnypuleo8167 3 года назад +2

      I love it

    • @mgnta1
      @mgnta1 3 года назад +1

      There's just something about the way he sings this. You can tell he's just feeling it.

    • @AdamL85
      @AdamL85 2 года назад +1

      Now watch the Axl Rose/Tom Petty performance

  • @brandong1630
    @brandong1630 7 лет назад +86

    The smoothness of its delivery sounds like it's a studio version not live. Best live performances john has IMO

    • @absolutjackal
      @absolutjackal 6 лет назад +1

      BRANDON so much so this became the album version.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 6 лет назад

      I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital enhancements. Thanks and peace out.

  • @Blake-jv8mr
    @Blake-jv8mr Месяц назад +2

    Still the best version of this song ever - used to watch where the light is dvd after school everyday for a year when it first released

  • @nandacolla
    @nandacolla 3 года назад +423

    Lyrics
    She's a good girl, loves her mamma
    Loves Jesus and America too
    She's a good girl, crazy bout Elvis
    Loves horses and her boyfriend too, yeah, yeah
    It's a long day livin' in Reseda
    There's a freeway running through the yard
    I'm a bad boy 'cause I don't even miss her
    I'm a bad boy for breaking her heart
    And I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    And I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    All the vampires walkin' through the valley
    They move west down Ventura Boulevard
    And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
    And the good girls are home with broken hearts
    And I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Now I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin', now I'm
    Free fallin'
    I wanna glide down over Mulholland
    I wanna write her, her name in the sky
    I wanna free fall out into nothin'
    Oh, I'm gonna leave this, this world for a while
    Now I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Now I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    And I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Now I'm free
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Free fallin', fallin'
    Free fallin', fallin', yeah, yeah
    Thank you very much
    We'll see you in a few minutes

  • @neillima2712
    @neillima2712 3 года назад +359

    Imagine being at this concert and being able to hear this live! Unbelievable! Made it his own definitely!

    • @mgnta1
      @mgnta1 3 года назад +11

      To me there are only two ways to do a cover. Either do it the same or make it your own. He definitely made it his own with this one. Amazing cover.

    • @maloulugert2110
      @maloulugert2110 2 года назад +1

      I would die for this!

    • @GUNSNTERMINATOR24
      @GUNSNTERMINATOR24 2 года назад +2

      No please leave the original to Tom petty

    • @Laura-ck3bp
      @Laura-ck3bp 2 года назад +1

      Just saw him at Madison Square Garden-He did it again and actually pushed it a little harder with the high vocals. He outdid this one. Epic.

    • @maloulugert2110
      @maloulugert2110 2 года назад

      @@Laura-ck3bp do you have any Video? Is it possible to see it somewhere ? Lucky you!!!

  • @SixStringSanity
    @SixStringSanity 9 лет назад +31

    You can't studio record this. It wouldn't sound right. This version, this moment, this place. It's absolute perfection that you just can't duplicate.

    • @johnmayer6182
      @johnmayer6182 Год назад

      Hi appreciate your love and support thanks for been a true fan . Reply me here .

  • @PeppaPeaa
    @PeppaPeaa Месяц назад +6

    Found this song in lockdown and still listen to it today great performance

  • @ericmansur9028
    @ericmansur9028 3 года назад +49

    Arguably the greatest cover of all time.

    • @poppin_freshgaming4334
      @poppin_freshgaming4334 3 года назад +3

      Grew up on Tom Petty and I love this cover. This is a master class in how you do a cover. Familiar yet entirely new at the same time.

    • @jeffh.9482
      @jeffh.9482 2 года назад

      No argument.

    • @pessational
      @pessational 2 года назад

      Is all along the watchtower cover by Jimi Hendrix of Bob Dylan song

  • @CleanRadioPromo
    @CleanRadioPromo 6 лет назад +406

    John Mayer is such a talented musician.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 6 лет назад +1

      I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and QUIET on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace out.

    • @floridaball4896
      @floridaball4896 6 лет назад +1

      This isn't his song, it's Tom Petty's song

    • @Michelle-w9k8e
      @Michelle-w9k8e 6 лет назад +1

      @@willritter4076 I looked for it ?? What's ur link ?

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 6 лет назад +1

      hi Michelle, RUclips doesn't like links in comments, but if you YT search my name with John Mayer you should find me easily. Or just tap on my photo there to go straight to my channel. Thanks for asking.

  • @gagejohnson112
    @gagejohnson112 3 года назад +33

    His voice is so... crisp. I’ve been looking for that word my whole life.

  • @StephanieEnnis-uu8wt
    @StephanieEnnis-uu8wt Год назад +3

    Soul connections can’t be denied my beautiful friend. I thank GOD FOR YOU!😘😘💕

  • @ec11681
    @ec11681 8 лет назад +27

    John Mayer has music in his bones. Amazing.

  • @wasab1tch
    @wasab1tch Год назад +50

    These two dudes at the back adds really pretty colors to John's playing, that's why this is a masterpiece!

  • @TstormVA2012
    @TstormVA2012 9 лет назад +194

    Loved the original but this special.

    • @OhhJamy
      @OhhJamy 9 лет назад

      why cant I find the original on youtube?

    • @TstormVA2012
      @TstormVA2012 9 лет назад +10

      Jam - Im Back The original one was by Tom Petty.

    • @jacephillips195
      @jacephillips195 9 лет назад +2

      I thought it was hilarious and not feminist at all. There's always that one guy who can never get girls that always sticks up for them to get noticed

    • @SecondCasey24
      @SecondCasey24 5 лет назад

      @@jacephillips195 omg, I'm that guy.

  • @uscjake868
    @uscjake868 3 года назад +48

    My people that keep coming back to this song each year understand how important it is. It isn't just a cover. It is arguably one of Mayers greatest performances of all time.

  • @meenboli
    @meenboli 2 месяца назад +10

    His voice is like velvet. Never tire of it (Oct 2024)

  • @andrewdouglas3837
    @andrewdouglas3837 3 года назад +66

    Give anybody else goosebumps? Especially the last quarter of the song?! Such a superb cover.

    • @veracarvalho8026
      @veracarvalho8026 3 года назад +1

      Olá muito linda sua musica
      Brasil i Love you

  • @k.joseph2831
    @k.joseph2831 8 лет назад +51

    This is what we call Music

    • @aurlene8360
      @aurlene8360 8 лет назад +5

      yes!! Not some dumb song like work or call me on my cell phone, but a cover of an amazing song by an amazing artist. also John Mayer can sing amazing, I love his voice, but the way he plays the guitar is mind blowing!!

    • @sonicfoxxmusic4281
      @sonicfoxxmusic4281 8 лет назад

      JASMINE LAMPORT....google her material.

  • @heartyreeny
    @heartyreeny 8 лет назад +64

    His voice is everything...

  • @roberthijar4793
    @roberthijar4793 3 месяца назад +3

    These comments give me hope. I am an amateur musician, 40 years now, and I see how the industry and artist have changed. Some popular artist are amazing but others, I just can't get into. John Mayer is the quintessential musician of our time. He is an amazing guitar player, no doubt, but his version of this cover is his testament that you can both pay respect to a great artist like Tom Petty and yet create your own rendition that is as great as the original. Just amazing and moving. If you don't feel anything when you hear this version, well I feel for you. 😊

  • @nyawira1000
    @nyawira1000 11 лет назад +24

    this man is a blessing I love how his music has that authentic speaking to your soul kind of style

  • @bxtrr
    @bxtrr 4 года назад +30

    man i can't help but coming to this vid every now and again...

  • @ThirdEyeThrifter
    @ThirdEyeThrifter 3 года назад +48

    It’s hypnotic. So beautiful.

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 2 года назад +2

      Hello Karen, how is everything going with you?

    • @ericsmith8708
      @ericsmith8708 Год назад

      Yes. I love this video what unique voice nice lyrics. How are you Karen ?

  • @maxrodriguez9132
    @maxrodriguez9132 Год назад +15

    Have passed almost fourteen years old and it's still a very nice song... John Mayer, I hope your music never ends

  • @aw4925
    @aw4925 2 года назад +116

    Still here in 2022. John made this song his own with his beautiful vocal. The whole of this live concert is the best I've ever seen. Such a talented performer with bucket loads of charisma . He's still got it all ....my favourite . Gets me through the best and worst of times. Forever grateful for John and his music.

  • @blahblah84768
    @blahblah84768 4 года назад +381

    Just checking. Yup. Still the best rendition of Free Falling I've ever heard.

    • @saifservaia5863
      @saifservaia5863 4 года назад

      The greatest comment I've read today.. 🤘 out

    • @pizzalien0
      @pizzalien0 4 года назад

      you got that right

    • @robbiebailey3096
      @robbiebailey3096 4 года назад

      Conor Mason from Nothing But Thieves 🐐

    • @ziblot1235
      @ziblot1235 4 года назад +1

      How many are there? two?

    • @blahblah84768
      @blahblah84768 4 года назад +1

      @@ziblot1235 I've found searching via typing on a keyboard to be the best way to find what you're looking for.

  • @hauntedchannel9163
    @hauntedchannel9163 4 года назад +39

    The best cover of free falling and theres no dispute in that !

    • @connorlee9242
      @connorlee9242 4 года назад

      hoenstly i think this one is 10x better

  • @clancyoneill
    @clancyoneill Месяц назад +11

    October 2024 🙌
    How cool to have an eternal impact on the human race with your art. Thanks John Mayer ❤️

  • @CFLsurfr
    @CFLsurfr 2 года назад +54

    This was a timeless moment. A timeless moment to an already timeless song. It makes your heart stop how beautiful it is. Unbelievable

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

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  • @coralburriss3688
    @coralburriss3688 7 лет назад +98

    John Mayer sees colors when he plays. So beautiful. :)

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 6 лет назад +1

      I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal interpretations of his early compositions CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

  • @vedicfrequency
    @vedicfrequency 8 лет назад +34

    I found John Mayer a few days ago and I'm in LOVE!
    He's got a beautiful voice, amazing guitarist, and I love the way he smiles in the middle of the song, after a particular note or chord, and that smile just melts my heart ❤

    • @talktalk2412
      @talktalk2412 4 месяца назад

      You still listening to him?

    • @vedicfrequency
      @vedicfrequency 4 месяца назад

      @@talktalk2412 sometimes, yes.

    • @talktalk2412
      @talktalk2412 4 месяца назад

      @@vedicfrequency How often?

  • @andrewd7640
    @andrewd7640 3 месяца назад +13

    14 years later, will never get old

  • @aghawkeye4829
    @aghawkeye4829 5 лет назад +201

    The background music is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

    • @jensclarberg6419
      @jensclarberg6419 4 года назад +19

      You mean, the music?

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 4 года назад +2

      I'd be honored if some old-school John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and Happy '020s to all.

    • @oliverfrancopabon3721
      @oliverfrancopabon3721 4 года назад

      Mike Msssé sing this much better.

    • @elidaniel5939
      @elidaniel5939 4 года назад

      Seriously this is the best background music you ever heard? It’s only a few chords lmao

    • @aghawkeye4829
      @aghawkeye4829 4 года назад +5

      @@elidaniel5939 Its not about the number of chords its about the way you use those chords. I have been playing this for last 8 years and i don't think anything more beautiful can be made by just keeping it so easy.

  • @Nightfiend830
    @Nightfiend830 2 года назад +28

    One of the best covers of all time.

  • @4ourty5ive
    @4ourty5ive 4 года назад +71

    This entire performance “where the light is” is still killer from start to finish

  • @mikeandjuliecarson5067
    @mikeandjuliecarson5067 4 месяца назад +2

    I LOVE this. Great blend of voices, harmony and guitars. SO good.

  • @hollandlover123
    @hollandlover123 5 лет назад +53

    Just saw John in Brisbane Australia on Monday.......great live act as always. Super.

  • @asianwide7535
    @asianwide7535 7 лет назад +247

    John mayer once made a deal with the devil. No one knows what john got but the devil got guitar lessons.

  • @johnadey7411
    @johnadey7411 3 года назад +55

    You can never overtake a legendary song for what it is, but John Mayer does. Great tribute here. His support guitarist and vocalists do an amazing job too but the whole thing put together is amazing! 10/10

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

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  • @jeannecialdella6013
    @jeannecialdella6013 4 месяца назад +2

    John you have a beautiful voice, and have amazing talent… have loved your work for years ♥️🎶🕊️

  • @prestond9165
    @prestond9165 5 лет назад +26

    Best version of this song. The guitar skills by all are unreal. Perfect collab of harmony right there, along with John's voice. Beautiful.

  • @syndicateproductionstarana4925
    @syndicateproductionstarana4925 Год назад +35

    20 year ago I thought J.M was lame ,then I bought his first album and as a songwriter myself I heard how all his songs are top notch in the way they are written.Watching this whole concert shows you J.M is the new Paul Simon,Hendrix,Clapton,Dylan and more.Absolutely inspirational beautifull music.

  • @charlottecannizzo8696
    @charlottecannizzo8696 3 года назад +119

    I physically cant understand how amazing he is at singing

  • @Alex0Etges
    @Alex0Etges 5 месяцев назад +6

    I used to sing this on the street with a homeless musician in England from time to time. He's dead now, and coming back to this always reminds me of him, in a beautiful way.

  • @chrisfromkc5698
    @chrisfromkc5698 2 года назад +22

    Anyone can’t help but cry when listening to this? Despite knowing all his deep cuts. There’s something so genuine and John about this version of the song.

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад +1

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  • @rangeofmotion5993
    @rangeofmotion5993 7 лет назад +21

    What an amazing cover of a timeless song by a gifted artist!

  • @Moriabrosh
    @Moriabrosh 3 года назад +27

    This is one of the best things I ever discovered and I’m just fucking greatfull we have RUclips and the ability to listen and see John mayer. I don’t know why but I find myself here every other day without realising how much I NEED this every time...I just can’t describe the way this video makes me feel

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 3 года назад

      I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal RUclips performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and QUIET in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Peace out and stay safe.

  • @cameronturner7077
    @cameronturner7077 2 дня назад +1

    An excellent coverage

  • @noahgoff7273
    @noahgoff7273 3 года назад +34

    John's music never goes out of style.Its what's called timeless music, food for the soul

  • @uscitizen898
    @uscitizen898 2 года назад +72

    This is acoustic music at its best! I never tire of this recording. 🤗🥰

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

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  • @ND-le7ud
    @ND-le7ud 7 лет назад +285

    It's 1:25 a.m. and I have my finals in 7 hours and 4 minutes. I can't sleep due to anxiety but somehow I came here and listened to this masterpiece and now I have chills all over my body. What a memorable yet scary moment in my life embellished by this song. Thanks John!

    • @jordanc007
      @jordanc007 7 лет назад +7

      Living Life did you pass the exam?

    • @drums5050
      @drums5050 7 лет назад +1

      Ye how dya go

    • @thetowerfantasymusic
      @thetowerfantasymusic 7 лет назад +4

      I found your comment. Got a presentation and an exam tomorrow, in less than 10 hours. Still have to sleep and i'm still studying. But what am I doing also ? Listening to this !! :D

    • @johnkennedyalves8162
      @johnkennedyalves8162 6 лет назад

      You´re welcome hahaha

    • @rhonda840
      @rhonda840 6 лет назад

      Did u pass ur finals?

  • @RexRex-tz3dv
    @RexRex-tz3dv 6 месяцев назад +2

    YT recommended this to me, and I’m looking for something that can make my heart into peace. OMG His voice is so enchanting…

  • @alx_p_
    @alx_p_ 4 года назад +22

    John Mayer's voice is the only thing that can save my lonely ass from depression

  • @blondegrizzly2458
    @blondegrizzly2458 5 лет назад +785

    Seeing how alive this comment section is gives me hope in humanity

    • @ashleybeetnik1984
      @ashleybeetnik1984 5 лет назад +8

      It shouldn't

    • @Mayurishihz11
      @Mayurishihz11 4 года назад +2

      @@ashleybeetnik1984 shut up

    • @ashleybeetnik1984
      @ashleybeetnik1984 4 года назад

      @@Mayurishihz11 haha ok. Only cause you said so.

    • @KeiraParker
      @KeiraParker 4 года назад +1

      I posted a John Mayer cover anyone check it out would mean a lot :)

    • @thelastofthemonitos6994
      @thelastofthemonitos6994 4 года назад +1

      Hope ? Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

  • @muffen5148
    @muffen5148 2 года назад +25

    This rendition makes me cry every time it’s so beautiful

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

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  • @benblackmore2027
    @benblackmore2027 3 месяца назад +69

    Still here 2024 listening all the time... Easily one of the best covers of all time

  • @brookiecg
    @brookiecg 2 года назад +21

    One of the best covers EVER! What a great song already, and he made it his own, Petty would be like "this is awesome".

    • @johnmayer1076
      @johnmayer1076 2 года назад +1

      Aww!!ls so nice hearing back from a very big fan like you. I really appreciate your support and I promise to always keep It rock and roll 🎸❤️🎶🙏

    • @amandatolleson7740
      @amandatolleson7740 Год назад

      I think he would too!

  • @metroymedio8929
    @metroymedio8929 4 года назад +31

    Wow! His style has changed a lot since back then. I love his past and present music 😍

  • @evetyler05
    @evetyler05 3 года назад +87

    I'm only 16 years old, but i know for a fact that at my wedding, this is the song for father daughter dance. Me and my dad are obsessed with john mayer and this is our favourite.

    • @chrisfromkc5698
      @chrisfromkc5698 2 года назад +1

      Cute

    • @charlesmcgowen7238
      @charlesmcgowen7238 2 года назад +1

      @Eve Tyler You should listen to Boyce Avenue's cover of this before you get married =)

    • @anderSon-km6gk
      @anderSon-km6gk 2 года назад

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  • @patrickandjamieohollaren4350
    @patrickandjamieohollaren4350 Год назад +8

    One of the best live performers the world has. I saw him touring with his trio and it rates as one of my favorite concerts ever.