Brandon Flowers - Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine (live acoustic)

John Mayer has always enjoyed sharing his work in progress at live shows.

At a couple of concerts in March of 2004, fans got a chance to hear the workings of Simmering. The track that would later become Belief on the Continuum record in 2006.
The performances of Simmering ranged from show to show with various improvised lyrics each time. Mayer pretty much had the template of the song down in terms of melody and instrumentation, but the earliest bootleg recordings suggest he hadn't yet found the suitable theme to fit the music he was aiming for. 

Perhaps the best recording of Simmering (in my opinion) see’s Mayer cut seamlessly into a cover of Eric Clapton’s ’Old Love’ then teasing Wheel before ripping into a lively solo.

John Mayer | Simmering (Belief Demo) > Old Love (Eric Clapton Cover)

Live - Crossroads Guitar Festival 06-30-04

John Mayer | City Love (Live - Crossroads Guitar Festival 06-30-04)

John Mayer | Man On The Side (Circa 2001)

Recorded LIVE from Sixty Second Airborne in the Winter of 1999.



John Mayer | Untitled Demo (1999)

John Mayer | City Love > Covered In Rain (LIVE Unknown Soundboard, 2001)

John Mayer's two love letters to NYC.

John Mayer | City Love > Covered In Rain (LIVE Unknown Soundboard, 2001)

Ed Sheeran & The Roots Trap Queen

John Mayer - Slow Dancing In A Burning Room (Live in LA)

Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne and others -- While My Guitar Gently Weeps

 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the 2004 Hall of Fame 

"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - Tom Petty (Live)

"Peaceful Easy Feeling" - Eagles  (8-track tape)

Sharing archive recordings featured in the documentary
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

Music Documentary | John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly chronicles the musical evolution of one of the most influential solo artists of his generation. Featuring rare demos, interviews and live performances; it is told in it's entirety from Mayer's perspective.
Explore the full story and creative process of acclaimed, Grammy Award winning, guitarist and singer-songwriter John Mayer.

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