When I posted about Mayer’s eloquence in the viral tweet, this is what I meant. When John is asked to meet the occasion he delivers. I have already watched three times and there will be more.
Inspiration
Move me brightly
Today as the Dead faithful celebrated the life of Bob Weir, John Mayer delivered perhaps the only “Ripple” that’s ever made me smile-cry… Highly suggest.😔
"I used to think this song was uncoverable."
"Every time he sings, to every word, with every tone, note, and breath he gives life, meaning, and significance. One and only Eddie!"
Watch how Eddie Vedder performs 'One', as a tribute to U2, the 2022 Honoree, in Kennedy Center Honors.
''If this isn't the best ever blues tune ever recorded; I don't know what is.''
''I love how Stevie plays rhythm when he's sharing the stage with legends he respects. He always just looks happy to be playing alongside them and has zero ego.''
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Copeland performing 'Tin Pan Alley' live at Montreux, in 1985.
Might possibly be the best version of this song.