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Born And Raised is a beautiful piece of art.

You + John Mayer = INSTANT CLICK

I have never heard this song before. I can not believe the impact that this song has instantly had on me. After two combat tours and 19 years in law enforcement I am down to only 23 months left before retirement. Lately I have been reflecting a lot on my life and how many close calls I have survived. My wife and I watched a documentary several weeks ago about climbing Mount Everest. I made the comment that I thought it would be cool to do that. Her reply back was "you've already, almost done it it". I was like what? She said "the day you retire you will have survived more and have seen more than most people alive. Enjoy the rest of your life in peace and know you did a good job." This to me drives that home. Now if you will excuses me I got something in my eye.

Yes! This is probably JM's best sleeper hit next to Man on the Side.

Everybody talks about JM in the guitar player realm, but the reality is, he's an incredible song writer that also plays guitar.

This song dragged me out of the darkest place I had ever been in my life. I remember crying in the shower listening to this song on Spotify for the first time. What a great tune. Much love 💕❤️

John Mayer is one of the best songwriters in the world. Not only that but he continues to improve his guitar playing. I wish him a long life so we can continue to enjoy his brilliance.

I never hear people talk about this track not even Mayer. It is one of my favourite songs of his. And no one seems to know about it. Hopefully it gets some love now

Pretty sure the CA to Tokyo aspect of the song is a nod to John's trips to Japan when he was supposedly going through some things during the "Battle Studies" days. He also has more than a few Japanese tattoos from that phase when he was really into Japan and their culture. Additionally this song is from his Born and Raised album (right after Battle Studies), which was largely shaped by the time he was holed up in his home in Montana escaping troubles in the limelight and recovering from a serious vocal/throat surgery (he wasn't supposed to speak/sing for ~6 months). Naturally, he was into Bob Dylan, Neil Young, CSN&Y, and etc. during that time and it's pretty apparent given the simple compositions and simple song-writing/story-telling on the album. Great song. Great video, MP!

I would love to see Michael reacting to Johns cover of All along the watchtower by Jimi Hendrix. Please like if you want to support that.

This is my favorite JMayer song, so underrated and “undercovered” :) - like that entire album. What a treat seeing you covering harmony and songwriting skills of this particular song. Made my day.

This tune / lesson / story resonates a lot, right now, as I finish the first track on my first EP, from my basement, at 38... Thanks, again, Mike.

This is one of my all time favorite songs - the lyrics get me every time I hear it.

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Hi Michael, this was the right push to pick up the guitar again. Got to buy a guitar and i'll give it 100% after 30 years of not playing. Thanxx

Thanks so much for doing this. Not many people understand how good of a songwriter JM is. And I appreciate how touching it is for you (and should be for anyone who can relate to it).

That whole record is fantastic. Great tune.

I knew Mayer was a great songwriter, as I’d listened to other hits like Vultures, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, and all those, but this was the song that convinced me that he’s not just a great songwriter, but a transcendent one, at that. I’m sure you’ve already listened to Edge of Desire if you’re reading this, whoever it is, but if you haven’t, now’s the time

Yes! not only are you doing John Mayer, but one of my personal favourite's too! I'm early for once, so I just wanted to say that finding your course has honestly been life changing. I'm a 19 year old self-taught guitarist of 6 years - I had about 5 lessons this year, but they didn't really cause any change like I was hoping them to do. I've been kind of stuck in the beginner-intermediate rut that everyone gets and I've tried so many different youtuber courses and videos to get out. Nothing has motivated, and excited me whilst at the same time filled in all of the gaps and showed me the next steps as effectively as yours. I am so glad I stumbled upon your react videos and it brought me to Guitar Gate. seriously, thanks a million for these videos and the course - I'm definitely a life long fan now

You misquoted the third verse: it says, "Now his friends bring him up when they're drinking , at the bar with his name on the side." I'd always taken it to mean that Walt died in his adventure , and that John is describing a plaque in Walt's memory. He didn't make it, but they were giving him a cheers for having had the guts to try.

Hey it's my suggestion!! Thanks for doing this one!!

One of Mr Mayer's most amazing songs.... he is truly one of the greats of our time. Thank you for the reaction! Superb

Goosebumps every single time... one of my favorite tunes ever period

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Michael, I love how you break down not only the musicality and the framework of a song but also the "feelicality" of the tone that the song is trying to set. If you haven't already done it I would love to see your take of "Stop this train" by Mayer Live in LA. That one really hit me in a different way this week than all the other times I've heard it before.

This song is fantastic. If you haven't heard it yet, check out the album version. The instrumentation on it is absolutely beautiful, it opens with a mellow muted trumpet line and the background harmonies really elevate it in my opinion. You also mention how he succeeded but to me it seems like it's left rather ambiguous whether he actually made it alive or not, yet all the people who doubted him still admire him for trying it. "They smile when they can, as they speak of the man" has a melancholy tinge to it that makes me think that his friends are sad that he's gone but respect his dedication to something he believed in.

I am 23 and have been listening to John for years, way before dead and co. I am not a guitar player but I do have to say sonically I love his work, but what it has been over the years for me was his lyrics. I am not kidding when I say you can listen to every studio john mayer song and appreciate it for the lyrics. The man is such an underrated writer. When this born and raised album came out (also amazing song "born and raised") walt grace was a song I instantly attached to. It is one of his amazing pieces of lyrical work but I encourage everyone to go listen to more john. He writes about everything from love (obviously lol), loss, his parents, getting older, passing your prime, being lonely, not being taken seriously and so much more. I was happy when he joined dead and co because I am a big fan of the dead and I knew this would be his transition for people to take him more seriously than just a pop chart guy from the 2000s. Michael you also help open peoples eyes the beautiful words and thoughts of johnny boi!

one day there will be a Live Tracks with John Mayer

Always a much needed injection of positivity in my day, thank you.

Respect for really focusing on the story versus the guitar part. You really nailed the point of this song. I look forward to playing and singing this song to my daughter.

You should definitely check out Covered in Rain by him. Probably his best solo ever imo.

For years I've been a HUGE John Mayer fan. He's one of the few artists that make me pick up the guitar every single day. When I first heard that song on the Born and Raised album I literally started crying. The story, pictures, melody... still gives me a huge lump in my throat everytime. It's just perfect, as you said.

I love this song because it feels like an example of magical realism. But as a song rather than a short story or something. And the guitar really adds to that floaty, surreal feeling and ties the whole thing together.

This song is going to be a movie! John announced it last night.

The fact that you get emotional when talking about this song and how it relates to your life is a testament to just how well written this song is. Music is supposed to elicit an emotional response and this song does exactly what its supposed to do.

This has always been one my favourite songs ever. I saw a video where John said it's one of his only songs that he wrote in the third person and it just shows how great he is at not only song writing but story telling. So articulate.

His appreciation for song writing changed my outlook and my ear for music for the better.

This is my favorite Mayer tune. One of the things I love about it is that I always assumed Walt died until I talked to others who assumed he'd made it. I think the ending is ambiguous which just makes it even better. Everyone can hear the story the way they want to.

One the greatest guitar HEROES of our generation! A lot of people just mistake Mayer for a Pop guy, which he is but his Blues is on a level on its own! Thanks for this video! ❤️

Michael, Thank you for telling us your story through this John Mayer masterpiece. This video made me reflect on my goals and how I want to be remembered by my dear ones. Cheers, from Portugal

This was more of a life lesson than guitar lesson!

Cool free course and free guitar can't beat that. Thanks for the chance to get this beautiful guitar 😀

Love your interpretation and commentary not only on the guitar part, but also on how to learn by ear. Also like your interpretation of the lyrics! You really add a level of meaning to the song that is accurate (it feels like that’s what he’s saying in disguise) but maybe not explicit to an average listener like me. Well said!

This video popped up on my suggestion page. I’m not a musician but I am a long time massive John Mayer fan. I’ve always adored this song. The story telling and what is means has always got me but watching this video makes me love this song even more. Thank you for this. I’m definitely going to watch more of your videos now.

Thanks Mike, you done made me cry

This has quickly become one of my favorite John Mayer songs; fantastic! And of course I love your analysis man! One thing I love of this song is everyone’s interpretation of the story. Some say he died, some say he lived and came back and is running the bar. I personally believe he lived, and is living a new small life in Japan, and his friends made a mural on the bar in honor of him. Fantastic song in any way!

Delightful.... thank you !! So glad ur helping me learn music again ....the acoustic sounds amazing...love learning with you and everyone. .and so it is 🇨🇦🌬🙏bless

The guitar on this song is one thing. The lyrics and sentiment behind it is another level.

Modern day Walt Grace right here. Long time lurker recent subscriber I’m realizing the passion and dedication you commit to this channel is as inspiring as anything. Goes to show that anything one feels strongly enough about in this world is worth a full measured pursuit. Congrats on 200k and thank you for the content.

Absolutely love to see you pulling out the acoustic :) can never go wrong with Mayer either

I always found this an interesting song and a possible metaphor for johns own life and for me it’s highlighted by his line where the operator connected the call from Tokyo. John always had a special connection with japan and its culture as you see it in his tattoos and in some of his other songs (I.e. who says). That’s the biggest hint for me that this may be an allegory for his own life.

John is an amazing song writer. This one paints a picture of all of our lives but so personal at the same time.Clever clever man. His intelligent creativity added to his thought articulation is his trademark. And add melody, voice and guitar skills and the man can do no wrong in my eyes

That's a beaut, Clark! Love the tone on that PRS acoustic...

I just realized that I'm not sure I've ever seen you with an acoustic in hand. That's a beauty.

You absolutely deserve all the good that's come your way Michael. Seriously, these videos are so captivating, it's rare to see someone so passionate about what they're doing as you. Congrats on 200k, and I'll see you at a million because we know you're going all the way

I just joined your online program! and its awesome to see you have the exact same acoustic as me. Love that guitar and became very attached to it. trying to save up for a PRS electric now to match for our gigs. Love your content. love mayer.

This one of my top 5 John Mayer songs. It speaks to me every time I hear it. Michael, thank you for your commentary tonight. Your words resonate perfectly with my life in the exact moment. Be well!

You should react to Dead and Company Sugar Magnolia live from Folsom Field, Boulder, CO. 7/14/18. I think it’s one of dead and company’s best sugar magnolias and Mayer is so good at sitting in the song.

Bro this is my fave song of his, brings me to tears all the time.

Michael, most dont know what this song means to a 52 year old family man, whose instruments are gathering dust in those easy access points in the house. Thank you for sharing brother

Had the intro jam on repeat for a min

Thank you. I watch these videos and try to talk through them with you to double check my work. As a drummer, I ducking love theory. Talking through progressions, it all helps all of us be better musicians

I think it is fantastic that you connected with this song, as I did. At 40 years old, I found myself in a place where I needed to get some air, get my own space, make my own way, and do something that made my life better. I heard this song and immediately connected with the idea of it. Brilliant. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it.

This song helped push me to go back to school, to prove myself wrong and see how far I could go, just for the sport of it. I’m having so much fun!

Another brilliant video! You perfectly described how beautifully John Mayer paints the life of a man and his dream and how it is relatable to anyone who has an individual goal to pursue. His lyrics are always small stories of life and this is one of his best!

Something Like Olivia (Official Acoustic) by JM is incredible too.

I was fortunate enough to see him perform this song on his 2017 tour. This song transports you with Walt. It shows John’s ability and versatility.

This song always makes me cry when i hear the last verse.

Criminally underrated song! such a beautiful message and tear jerker thanks for covering this!!

Please react to John Mayer's cover of A Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan.

I hit subscribe after I heard your interpretation. Not because of the interpretation but because someone loves music so much that they are ready to go a distance to explain what they feel about the music and share with the world.

I love this song, love your breakdown of it, love everything about this video, but fun fact: the rhythm of the verse is almost identical to the chorus of "Lovebug" by the Jonas Brothers. There's your random connection for the day.

Thanks for bringing this song to my world. It's amazing. And the way you talk about it made it all the better!

For years I couldn't decide if Walt Grace lives or dies - JM leaves it pretty open-ended. If anyone wants a "spoiler", Mayer confirms it in this performance kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLFxbJqmzdSme5s.html Thanks for doing this tune!

I never really liked that much of this song but now after really listening to the lyrics and this acoustic version, I love it. The lyrics are just perfect. Wish this version was on the album. I don't know why they had add those drums in it.

One of my favorite John Mayer songs, really plays to the strengths of his vocals and its a wonderful story to go along with it. Great video Michael :)

Amazingly described the whole thing, you are truly an amazing person. great to see this video, and see you what you doing..

Hey Michael, just wanted to take a minute to thank you for sharing your joy, passion and insights with these songs. I was watching this video asking myself why I watch them, and I realized it's because you take songs that I already love, and take them to new depths of appreciation that I likely never could on my own. I'm able to enjoy these songs in new and more developed way even after having listened to many of them hundreds of times over the years. And for that, I thank you. And more JM, please.

Thanks for sharing all this, Michael. I share your emotions and challenges, and this song has had a huge impact on my life. Check out the unofficial clip another youtuber has made to illustrate the song, it brings it all to yet another level. Breathtaking. Take care of you and your family, lots of good vibes from the Old Continent!

Never subscribed to a guitar course before but, after watching your videos for a couple months, I'm stoked to learn how to connect the dots from you.

That stuff at the beginning was 🔥🔥🔥

Brilliant ! This version with"drifiting blues" before is so awesome

Man, you are so genuine and we appreciate that more than you could possibly imagine. What a great and uplifting video. I'm not crying, you're crying.

John Mayer = Instant click

I was so happy to see this appear! This is one of my favourite songs of all time! When I want to show someone what an amazing writer/poet John Mayer is, I bring up this song 👌 So the song actually does not reveal if Walt made it to Tokyo alive or not! "When you're done with this world, you know the next is up to you" "She accepted a call she never expected" "Now his friends bring him up when they're drinking.. at the bar, with his name on a sign" And John said that he likes people coming up with their own interpretation of what happened and what the song means, so he had never confirmed or denied anything before. I'm not going to spoil anything for anyone, but there is a live stream that you can find on YT of John saying if Walt made it or not! ;) Such a beautiful song! Good choice for your review 👌🤘

"His friends bring him UP when they're drinking"

How good is Mr. John C. Mayer? What an artist! What a legend.

What I've noticed about Mayer's brilliance is that he takes basic chord progressions but alters the chords in such a unique way that it makes it totally his own sound. Like in the beginning of the pre-chorus, he plays that ii chord, but it's strange. He's actually playing (as far as I can hear) G#-B-A#-D# in an arpeggio and it's so odd and so haunting. Crazy brain that guy has.

Hey Michael thanks for this video. Glad to hear your submarine ride is going well!

Damn that was a good upload, Thanks Michael, I hope you have a great Christmas.. (we had technology in the 60's !!! LOL, man on the moon in 69, I'm old!!)

Apart from a great musician , teacher and listener, you are a really nice guy Michael. Keep it up!

Such a beautiful piece, underrated song in my opinion!

HOW THE HELL DID I MISS THIS I LOVE THIS SONG AND I LOVE THIS CHANNEL THANK YOU MICHAEL!!!!!

Can't see too many mentions of it, but that little phrase you played, completely off the top of your head, at the opening of this video, is stunning.

Your channel is all about the emotion. Thank you for sharing and thank you for climbing into the submarine.

I think he made it, they all doubted it, but he never came back. Had no reason to. That’s why they “smile (when they can).” It’s bitter sweet.

Great video Michael! Love that acoustic. I feel like John Mayer's music and perspective changed and matured, for the better in my humble opinion, after playing with Dead & Co.

For two years i thought this was a cover I just couldn't believe he wrote it himself

Always good to see another video from you. Each time I see John Mayer pop up on your channel I hope for 'Something Like Olivia'.