John Mayer - Opened My Ears


I've heard John Mayer on the radio over the past years. I like his pop songs but was not overlay impressed to be honest. I recently watched via You Tube - Live in Los Angeles, Live on Letterman. Holy cow!!!! I heard numerous songs not played on my local pop stations and remakes of the songs I do know that really captured my attention. His live performances far exceed his radio played material. The 2008 Live in Los Angeles concert was broken up in three sets - acoustic, blues like trio, and the full band. He's also appeared on Clapton's Crossroads concert. His guitar skills really blew me away. He's certainly one of the premier talents of his generation. I would suggest given more years and material he'll solidify his place to the likes of Simon, Dylan...... That's a bold statement but he certainly has the talent to reach that mark. I hope to see him live someday!!!!
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"Dylan and Paul Simon seem to me odd choices, indeed, for JM to aspire to."

Even if a reasonable goal, which it is not IMHO, please no. Been there, done that. Let these new guys choose their role models, but do their own unique thing, whatever that is, for better or for worse. Do not strangle their potential by labeling them the new "fill in the blank". Who cares? one may draw their comparisons as they wish though I suppose.