I had no idea that Mr. Mayer was such an excellent ax-man. Wow! But, at the same time the drums really hooked me on this tune. Just fantastic - all the way around. Very well done!
Pino is awesome, and for me is the pick of these guys by a fair margin. 'Try' is a good album, but it seems to have been mixed to emphasize a live blues sound and in doing so Pino's bass sounds very woolly/indistinct and low in the mix. I was disappointed with the production to be honest - how hard can it be to mix a three piece band??
Justin Daley Indeed! John Mayer Trio live at the Ballroom is a lot better, but nothing beats his Crossroads 2010 performance, or his Trio show Live in LA. Pino on 110%!
Impeccable tone. I know there's some guys out there hatin on Mr. Mayer but you can't say he can't play. He's a great guitarist. Just because he's got a pretty boy face don't make him any less good.
wow, this is pretty cool...I never knew how dope Mayer was until i saw him perform at Clapton's guitar festival a few years back...before that I'd only seen him on TV and thought he was kinda lame...but this cover is sweet, real clean and nice tone...and the drummer really gets the feel with that stripped down kit!
saw "Red" last night....and LOVED that this song was in it!! I'm from New Orleans, so the song was very familiar, and The Meters, the group that originally did the song, are credited with founding "funk" music....Great band!!
john mayer is the american dream for this generation, that's why most guitar players either love him for doing what they want to do, or hate him for doing what they wish they did... period. dude's got the chops, leave him be...you could be next...
@SirSampsonSimpson its not about becoming the meters, who were obviously more funky. he's making it his own. he's a top notch guitar player and this solo is quite nice
…if you ever see any of his interviews you will likely appreciate him more; I didn’t listen to John Mayer until I saw him play, he has style and the groove like BB King; he’s the real-deal!
@pattyhillo...I give him much love and props because as big as Chris Brown is, all he can do is imitate MJ. For a white dude to pick a song by the Meters says more for him than many others.
@wmcglinchey I'd say somebody needs a diaper change. See that little "x" in the top right of your screen (or left if you are on a mac)? Go ahead and click it, your problem is solved. No need to belittle somebody for musical taste, if you like it thats great, if you don't like it there are 25 Million other music videos to watch. Happy listening.
Looky here fellas .... I am as big of a dickhead snob as anyone here. Really have a hard time with digital processing on such soulful songs, but I have to say whoever this " John Mayer" is - he nailed it.
Though i'm no fan of John Mayer it's refreshing to see a young musician inspired by musicianship(The Meters)and not a fucking gimmick, there might hope for the youth yet!
Dude, you have no idea what your talking about. This sounds amazing and they made it their own. This is live brother, and they are a trio. Oh yeah, Stanley Jordan is playing it on a cocktail kit and it sounds amazing.
You betcha, to hear the original (perfect) recording, search youtube for "The Meters - Cissy Strut" The band is The Meters, from New Orleans. They had a huge influence on all sorts of music, from Robert Palmer to John Mayer.
I love how when someone says John isn't the best guitar player alive, they get a "thumbs down". Hey, I'm not saying I'm not a fan, or that I don't think he's good, but if you think he is the greatest alive, than you are illustrating that you aren't aware of the true greats.
but if you hang on to the past youll never see the future. in 20 years people will john mayer as the legend of this generation cause he does have greatness he isnt the greatest alive but cant deny his ability.
John is a very respectable player, kudos to him for actually doing it and not talking about it. Love Pino's playing too!!
The trio makes every song sound good.
That's the best cover of the Cissy Strut that I've ever heard. He's talented!!!
Hey this was a pleasant surprize! I love that he called some cats who can actually play the groove! He seems to respect his "ancestors" so-to-speak.
I had no idea that Mr. Mayer was such an excellent ax-man. Wow! But, at the same time the drums really hooked me on this tune. Just fantastic - all the way around. Very well done!
That drum groove is amazing. Steve jordan is a great drummer. He really has a feel for the groove in what ever he's playing
I didn't realize Pino Palladino played with Mayer until I saw this. Pino is a ridiculous bass player. This is a great trio.
They've done some fantastic trio work! album 'Try' is live recorded and it is excellent!
Pino is awesome, and for me is the pick of these guys by a fair margin. 'Try' is a good album, but it seems to have been mixed to emphasize a live blues sound and in doing so Pino's bass sounds very woolly/indistinct and low in the mix. I was disappointed with the production to be honest - how hard can it be to mix a three piece band??
Justin Daley Indeed! John Mayer Trio live at the Ballroom is a lot better, but nothing beats his Crossroads 2010 performance, or his Trio show Live in LA. Pino on 110%!
He played that funky music. ;)
The Meters - The true essence of FUNK!!!!!!
Mayer does a nice job with Their Hit
Impeccable tone. I know there's some guys out there hatin on Mr. Mayer but you can't say he can't play. He's a great guitarist. Just because he's got a pretty boy face don't make him any less good.
Cissy strut. Nailed it. A colab maybe???
those who hate are the same that say size don't matter
wow, this is pretty cool...I never knew how dope Mayer was until i saw him perform at Clapton's guitar festival a few years back...before that I'd only seen him on TV and thought he was kinda lame...but this cover is sweet, real clean and nice tone...and the drummer really gets the feel with that stripped down kit!
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saw "Red" last night....and LOVED that this song was in it!! I'm from New Orleans, so the song was very familiar, and The Meters, the group that originally did the song, are credited with founding "funk" music....Great band!!
john mayer is the american dream for this generation, that's why most guitar players either love him for doing what they want to do, or hate him for doing what they wish they did... period. dude's got the chops, leave him be...you could be next...
I love his face at the end...nailed it. LOVE this video!
That guitar tone rips me a new one every time. Love it
@CurtZ59 he's trying new things.. even though he's better around other styles of music, that doesn't mean he can't play a meters cover well
john mayer is such a jazz man, this is fabulous!
that solo is crazy, thats fu*king fast.. i like his playing
@SirSampsonSimpson its not about becoming the meters, who were obviously more funky. he's making it his own. he's a top notch guitar player and this solo is quite nice
He's doing this for redcross.. and people are arguing about watches, equipment, who is better than who. tsk..
i originally went to this video to bash mayer, but he seriously has the soul/funkiness
@TheJQ1971 would you like to elaborate to how this exactly "blows"?
i love how john mayer puts his own little twist on every cover that he does....it still sounds amazing
3 of the finest.
John Mayer... and the Meters! Great cover!
The guy's got great taste that's for sure
…if you ever see any of his interviews you will likely appreciate him more; I didn’t listen to John Mayer until I saw him play, he has style and the groove like BB King; he’s the real-deal!
I love the face he makes at the end...Yeah..I nailed it! Go Johnny Go!!!!
@palisse38 it's a lighter, more intimate version of the song; hence the cocktail drum
How exactly does this sound "pretty crappy?"
Wouldn't be so many haters if John Mayer had spent more time in the sun. Just stating a fact, own up to it.
@pattyhillo...I give him much love and props because as big as Chris Brown is, all he can do is imitate MJ. For a white dude to pick a song by the Meters says more for him than many others.
that's some of the best guitar tone EVER.
Fender strat ❤
@Ardolino21 just because he tries different things means that he doesn't have his own sound?? don't even act like you know what you're talking about.
well come on like, wonderful guitar playing, one of the best alive
Wow!! Is that actually MTV, when they had music?
53 people dont got souls
Dude has the key ingredient - GROOVE - feel and taste over flashy licks... love it!
Love this song, as my drum teacher had me play along to it!!!
Why do you hate him?
This is great. I see a lot of people complaining. That happens when someone is good. Haters.
@DylanGalvinMusic don't listen to him mate, i think you're pretty good.
being born with the gift of judgment is something you should be proud of. it is noteworthy.
@wmcglinchey I'd say somebody needs a diaper change. See that little "x" in the top right of your screen (or left if you are on a mac)? Go ahead and click it, your problem is solved. No need to belittle somebody for musical taste, if you like it thats great, if you don't like it there are 25 Million other music videos to watch. Happy listening.
lovely strat tone
This was a great jam. Wish I had a chance to drum for this guy!
Looky here fellas .... I am as big of a dickhead snob as anyone here. Really have a hard time with digital processing on such soulful songs, but I have to say whoever this " John Mayer" is - he nailed it.
Pino Palladino
Amen. Like the old saying goes: 'Game recognizes game' Or in this case greatness recognizes greatness.
that strat is SOOOO AWESOME!!
Though i'm no fan of John Mayer it's refreshing to see a young musician inspired by musicianship(The Meters)and not a fucking gimmick, there might hope for the youth yet!
Dude, you have no idea what your talking about. This sounds amazing and they made it their own. This is live brother, and they are a trio. Oh yeah, Stanley Jordan is playing it on a cocktail kit and it sounds amazing.
Stanley? ... STEVE. STEVE JORDAN.
Sorry, Steve. My mistake. Its actually Michael.
Jeremy Avraham I'm not feeling john mayer's shuffle though.. Steve jordan was on point!
Its fucking amazing
Jeremy Avraham “they made it their own” by ripping off SRV. “Body is a Wonderland” is what Mayer really sounds like. He is a scab on the strat.
tight. love steve on the cocktail kit.
so true. very little is original, but thats whats make people musicians- their ability to transform someone elses work into their own.
Who the heck is the bass player? Job well done!!
Pino Palladino!
PINOOOOOOOO!!!
i love the sound at 1:06
johnny mayer doin the meters? love itttt, wish frusciante and the chilis covered this funky stuff too, soooo good :]
greatest tone of all time
Nice rendition of the classic Meters tune 👍🏽
Good point, and well said my friend.
Cool!!!!
@palisse38 John Mayer is a guitar player and the original version was played by a guitar player - The Meters did it
This is a song for guitars imo
The Cocktail snare sounds just right!
John is the Man here!
the strut is a funk classic.
Too cool
You betcha, to hear the original (perfect) recording, search youtube for "The Meters - Cissy Strut"
The band is The Meters, from New Orleans. They had a huge influence on all sorts of music, from Robert Palmer to John Mayer.
Nice!!!
awesome
The Dumble amp certainly helps....I hear Mayer has horded over 20 of these precious little beasts (at 15-25K a piece)
Thats the best Cissy Strut i've heard so far...
+1 - unreal sick - good call.
q buen vidio quisiera tocar como john mayer!!!
The funny thing is if mayer didn't do all these covers, I would have never known that he was a pretty damn good guitarist
take a look at the trio stuff. The originals they play are sick
he is sooo cool, dont deny it
That tone...OMG
The dude's so cool
in his signature and in many other guitars john uses big dipper pickups with a scooped mid range set specifically to his liking.
johnny can play that six string.
Even though this video recorded more than 16 years ago, my guitar instructor just taught me this cover :D
Pino, Pino, Pino. You are a groove God!
Not sure who the bassist is, but shout out to Steve Jordan on drums. Oh, yeah, and a shout out to John Mayer on guitar, as well. That boy can play!
Bassist is the great Pino Palladino
I love how when someone says John isn't the best guitar player alive, they get a "thumbs down". Hey, I'm not saying I'm not a fan, or that I don't think he's good, but if you think he is the greatest alive, than you are illustrating that you aren't aware of the true greats.
dude he's playing the verse the way the Meters wrote it, chill out.
he didn't actually... he played it wrong... listen to the original
@@katsky26 Who gives a shit
YEah! Is that steve jordan playin drums? The Master of groove!
your tellin me wooh
He can't help it. Just keep your eyes on his hands.
if this song doesn't make u dance. Nothing will.
This song is a cover of The Meters that I don't think John Mayer ever actually recorded, he just plays it from time to time I guess.
First saw Mayer on Herbie Hancock's album. Seems to be a real fan of numerous genres of music.
steve jordan is such an incredible drummer
perfect
If anybody can do The Meters justice, it's these guys. They're so deep in the pocket, they have permanent residency in there.
yeeeeessssss
me too, cuz of the organ and the drums in the original, but pretty crappy? come on man this solo is the bomb and you know it!
Steve Jordan sounds a lot like Harold Ray Brown here.
Good stuff.
but if you hang on to the past youll never see the future. in 20 years people will john mayer as the legend of this generation cause he does have greatness he isnt the greatest alive but cant deny his ability.
The tune is as BANGING as the woman who introduces it.
Yeah, nice cocktail drum stuff.