Alexander 23 x John Mayer - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears Cover) 

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Yes!! Honoured to have you both perform this. Incredible job.

Three guitarists on the stage. Two playing John Mayer signature models. The one not playing a John Mayer signature model? John Mayer.

Love how Alexander and his guitarist both have a PRS John Mayer signature, and John shows up with his pink Jackson - amazing cover though!

Your guitarist had to be nervous playing that solo. What a honor/ horrifying experience know your gonna be immediately followed by a Mayer solo. A+

First solo was solid but man Mayer’s phrasing is just on another level. Always a joy to hear John solo

John completed the main quest. He's just doing the side missions for fun now.

john's tone here is probably one of the best guitar tones I've ever heard

John’s been using that whammy bar a lot more lately and I love it, so much emotion in that solo, his phrasing is just out of this world

The moment when you’re on stage with one of the best guitarists in the world playing backup for you on a classic pop song!

John going from fingers to pick while manipulating the whammy at 2:58 is insane

That "TONE" coming from the Jackson is Incredible!! Great solo work!

Everyone playing JM signatures and he comes out with a Jackson Soloist. Love it.

I was there and the crowd SUCKED for your set but you guys crushed it!

2:57, love how they do their own solos but then John goes right into the hook. Fantastic rendition.

Jesus. The way that Mayer emotes through his playing never fails to amaze me. You guys killed this!

John is incredible. He plays with Grateful Dead members and makes Garcia proud. He is an amazing musician

This is the kind of solos I want John to keep putting out. That was a simple but crazy good solo. Very melodic and follows the changes really well. Also you got a great voice and this was a really cool cover.

so incredible and honored to watch you grow. from only having dirty AF1s released when i first saw u, to touring with John Mayer, never stop doing what you’re doing! excited to see what’s next!!

well that blows my recording out of the water, even from the front! Thanks for the lovely surprise Alexander, you really nailed it on this tour!!

this is genuinely one of my favourite videos to watch of all time, i keep coming back to it every few weeks

I love seeing John using the whammy bar. This whole performance was insane. Everyone on stage knew exactly what they were doing.

Great job fellas, I love this! You all sound so good. Thank you for sharing, I'm sending you much love.💛🙏🏼😊

Absolutely in love with this. Sounds simply amazing!!!

I always liked this song, nice to see it given new life. Love the solo from John!

I’m an old lady who loves this song so much. And you two have made this in your own version so well. Thanks indeed.

Favorite live cover of this classic

Y’all killed this man… My friend and I were mind-blown by what y’all did in Pittsburgh last week!! Definitely gained 2 new fans that night!

Awesome performance of one of my favorite songs from my favorite band, Tears for Fears. Thank you so much 😊

Really impressed by this vocal performance 👏🏿

Holy crap! JM playing a Jackson sounded amazing. It definitely shaped how he decided to play and was super cool. Incredible cover, too, absolutely on point

two of my favorite people on the planet. i am SO proud of you, alexander 🤍

I have heard it like so many times incredibly talented you all are specially you and your friend it's mind blowing a big fan of yours all the way from India..

When John came in with the solo, I got major chills.

I'm so insanely proud and happy for you Alexander! You also sound amazing!🥰

what an amazing cover!! such a vibe will be listening to this a BUNCH

One of the most beautiful solos ever.Tears For Fears showed the world what great songs really can do.

Great song from Tears…. Great play by the band and Mayer.

Mixing and production on this sounds so amazing

One of my favorite songs and one of my favorite artists this is amazing!!

The tone on that pink PRS is insane!!

The lead playing from everyone on this one is sweet! Great take on a classic - and I love that you made sure to keep Roland's original solo in there as well. Always liked that one.

The look on Alexander’s face mid John’s solo - love to see that in an artist - proper appreciation.

Congrats Alexander !! I was hoping you would perform with john one day. Would've loved to see this live.

I can't find words to express to your song you really are ausum and what a peaceful and beautiful songs. Really loved it from India

Every guitarist & musician all replaying the solo where John Mayer starts playing... Wow... that tone...

Loving that I stumbled on this! Nostalgia to the max! And gorgeous tones on that Jackson and let's not forget that killer lead by the dude on the pink guitar right up back!

John prouve encore une fois qu'il est fan des années 80🤗Thanks!!!!!

Just goes to show you tone is all in the hands and fingers. John Mayer makes that 80s metal shred guitar sound like a Strat! Wonderful vocals by Alex 23 - what a soulful voice he's got! I love how they rearranged the middle section so that the original solo was the final one. Amazing job by elite musicians, and a true band effort.

I just discovered these guys and this is FIREEE

two of my all time favorite people. so forever proud of you alexander this is huge

Perfect. I love when people who cover this rock it out.

One of my all time fav tunes performed by two amazin' supa stas. JM is so generous and complementary to Alexander 23. A perfect pairing. Luv, luv, luv this delivery ❣❣❣

this is amazing!!♥️♥️ watching you grow, i feel so lucky!! i hope tour has been good to you.♥️ take care of yourself, alexander!! i can’t wait to see the next chapter!!

WELL DONE. Every time I hear those first chords I get chills because if done right this song WILL TEAR THE ROOF OFF THE SUCKA every time. Props to TforF for contributing THIS to the soundtrack of our lives. Alex and John and company give us one more version to luv.

I’m so proud of how far you’ve come, but with your talent it was kind of obvious you would ly alexander

Cool!!! Every guitar in there sounded great!!!

Wow. Fantastic!

Lindo demais! Nice guitar tones. Great performance.

aw it's so nice seeing u still play this at shows :')

Great job. Awesome song! It’s a classic

This makes me so happy! Next tour: John is gonna be the one opening for you. I love this video so much! ❤❤❤

Sublime performance of everybody wants to rule the world!

CRAZY!!! so insanely proud of you alexander

John Clayton Mayer……. 1 of the GREATEST guitarists of our generation……. PERIOD.

One of my all time favorite songs!

3 guys complimenting each other with stepping on each other...awesome!

Never thought this was much of a guitar song, but they made it one, and did it so tastefully.

Well this is something I had no idea I needed in my life. Y’all killed this one for real.

I’ve watched this more times than I can count. Something extraordinary happened here. The way Alex phrases is magical, the first solo is perfection and the tone on John’s guitar is otherworldly. Thank you to whoever filmed this.

Incredible; love when John just gets to groove and play

Fantastic！　about forty years before great song by my favorite guitar player and young talented guy．Music surpasses time and generation.

It was so awesome to you see you guys and JM in this Sob Rock Tour. Where my UBS Arena people at?!

Straight awesome !! Amazing performance !! Loved it ! John Mayer a legend

Imagine having John casually come play rhythm at your show! So cool

Amazing performance of an amazing song 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

3 guitars perfectly not crowding each other, and a great mix.

Was at this show! When they brought JM on the audience was hyped. Alexander23's opening set was killer too

Love everything about this!!!!!

I was at this show and this was the highlight of the entire night! An artist coming out before their show to play with the opener and matching the vibes of the opener. It was awesome!!

So happy to have happened onto this ❤️

I watch this video like 3 times a day, everyone killed this

Great job on the classic! 🎸 🎙

This is WILD!!! So unbelievably proud of you

Bro my mind was blown that entire time. Im in awe.

Yesss! Great version 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Everybody loves this song,great job guys!

That was an epic moment! thank you for posting this master piece!

Wow what a great recording!

Should be released. Can I say as a John fan - it's now all about what he can give and contribute. Awesome

Breakin' out the luminous pink 80's color guitars. Awesome!!

the sound quality in this recording is top shelf.

After going to this concert in Toronto, all I can say is that seeing JM colab on this cover is so sick.

Awesome vocal

Had the honor to be there and was absolutely insane! Alexander you rock!

I'm proud of you and everything you do

GOOSEBUMPS MAN!!!

Unreal that you put an 80s Jackson shredder in John Mayer's hands it sounds like a 60s strat.

Wonderful cover! Glad to see you, Alexander, and your mate playing PRS Silver Sky guitars! Sort of wish John was playing his also… Mine arrived recently after 5 months of waiting 😂

This is a truly incredible version! I love it