Sunday 29 June 2008

John Mayer covers George Harrison and Duffy at Glastonbury

John Mayer shocked the gathered Pyramid Stage crowd at this afternoon's Glastonbury festival by pulling out covers a plenty.

Wearing white t shirt and black jeans Mayer and his band took to the stage at 3.30pm (BST).

Clutching a gold guitar the singer American songwriter didn't waste any time and launched into an hour's bluesathon which saw the main stage crowd get bigger with each track.

After finishing opening song 'Vultures' Mayer then swapped his guitar and backed by a band member playing some maracas, a saxophonist and trumpeter started next track � 'I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You'.

The last part of the song saw Mayer showing off his guitar playing talents pulling faces with each strum.

Before starting the next track in a nod to the now deceased legend Mayer said: "This is one of my favourite George Harrison songs."

The crowd then cheered as Mayer started his rendition of the classic track, 'My Sweet Lord', with people singing along word for word.

With the song finished Mayer then swapped back to his electric guitar and smiled at the crowd.

He then asked the Pyramid Stage group: "You all having a good time today? Thanks for letting us steal the stage for a bit. I was watching the festival on TV last night and there really is something about the European festival vibe that's great. I've finally figured it out and I don't want to leave now. "

The crowd all shouted up at him and Mayer and band started their next song which saw Mayer playing elongated blues riff solos while biting his lip.

Mayer teased the crowd saying: "We'd like to play for you now a smash hit of a blues song."

Mayer and band then covered Duffy's 'Mercy' joined by a mini horn section again which received a huge applause.

The band then continued with tracks including 'Belief', 'Stitched Up', which Mayer wrote with jazz legend and another cover 'Crossroads' by Cream.

continued the thank the ever growing gathered crowd throughout the set � obviously chuffed that so many people had come out to see him.
As the set ended Mayer thanked his fans one last time saying: "Thanks so much for listening from the front to the back."

The band then left the stage to a large applause.

John Mayer played:
'Vultures'
'I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You'
'My Sweet Lord'
'Waiting On The World To Change'
'Mercy'
'Heavier Things'
'Belief'
'Stitched Up'
'Crossroads'
'Gravity'

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