"Clarity" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter John Mayer, arranged with piano, with drums provided in part by The Roots drummer Questlove, and brass by two-time Grammy winner Roy Hargrove. It was released as the second single from Mayer's second studio album, Heavier Things (2003), on January 12, 2004.
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Commercial performance
"Clarity" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart and number 25 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
Music video
The music video for "Clarity" was directed by Director X. It was filmed on the Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Coast Highway.
Personnel
John Mayer – vocals, guitar
David LaBruyere – bass
Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards
Lenny Castro – percussion
Matt Chamberlain – drums
Questlove – drums
Roy Hargrove – trumpet
Cover version
This song was covered by saxophonist Najee for his album Rising Sun in 2007.