I'm a huge Mayer fan and while I first watched this performance I was totally expecting him to overshadow Keith. But I had no idea Keith was such a killer player himself. Those licks were amazing.
When John starts singing and backs off, Keith picks it up and runs with it... that's so cool! Bandmates looking out for each other. If I remember correctly John had recently had throat surgery when this performance happened and was not at 100%. You can tell that he's limiting his range, trying not to strain.
I have been waiting for this video to drop for years! Finally!!
My favorite part of this live performance is that this was during the time when John Mayer was having issues with his voice. You can see John feel his voice going out at 5:07, looks to Keith, Keith fills in seamlessly. These two have the best chemistry on stage.
I was at this show. I love John. He’s one of the greatest to ever do it. But holy hell, I was flat out not expecting Keith to be THAT good. Tone was in the pocket, vocals were solid. His solos transcended that night.
Of course the bass player is killing it. It’s Sean Hurley, he’s the best kept secret in LA. Probably one of the smoothest session guys EVER. Yes I said ever.
Perfect song for the two of them because neither one let the other down. They both worked/performed so well together and had each other's back. I could watch this performance everyday and never tire of it ❤
John had just had a vocal chord surgery. Keith steps in to sing his high parts, Keith loses his strap mid-solo. Joh steps in it strap it back. Both coming together to bring alive 'dont let me down. One singing those minor tones on the neck pickup of stratocaster. The other slamming those major nuances on the bridge pick up of the tele. Both of them screaming in every possible way; 'Dont let me down'. One of the greatest things ive ever seen.
Keith helping John with his vocals. John helping Keith with his guitar strap. Class acts for both of them. Watch them both on CMT Crossroads too. It’s equally incredible