Ann & Nancy Wilson with Foo Fighters - Kick It Out - David Letterman Show

[@DoblyTufnell]

Hands up if you have watched this more that once..

[@blemelin]

Going on 20 times. Will be many more.

[@lorneranger7575]

Hands way up...! When I need a boost... I just watch this.... and..... I'm off...

[@kellymac1212]

Kept it on my dvr until my cable company hauled it away. When I teared up, losing all the special music that was on it, the cable guy hugged me! SO happy to see it again! They're all lovin' it as much as we are!!! ✌💙🤘😇

[@brianbrewer8346]

I've watched this vid everyday

[@luna945]

Lost track. I love it. Everyone looks like they are having so much fun.

[@urex1717]

A singer that never needed autotune.

[@rrdream2400]

original comment!

[@justjeph6927]

Right, no matter her age, she just plain brings it every fkn time!! Even got to perform in front of Led (and then there were 3) Zeppelin. They seemed quite pleased with it 😉

[@DarthD00bius]

@@justjeph6927 She sounds just as good now as she did in the 70s, maybe better.

[@fredericlife9456]

yes Great ;)

[@ramonmoral2865]

You kidding me, they used her to tune autotune.

[@bobm1618]

Ann and Nancy "That's all you need to know"........

[@cheapsunglasses6803]

Dave Grohl hanging in back while showcasing the Wilson sisters. You gotta love him. A star in his own right but deep down inside he's still a fan.

[@NVRAMboi]

Dave's all about the music and having fun. Super talented and classy dude. This was beyond well done.

[@chuck482]

@@NVRAMboi There is a good reason why Grohl is one of the most beloved musicians with regular people and top pro's. The guy is not an asshole as far as I can tell, and has everyone's interests at heart. What the hell, the band delays South American tour so they can appear on Dave's last shows?

[@stockvaluedotcom]

No ego. Dave learned in Nirvana he didn't have to pull lead to make music, or maybe that was already who he was. At the Beatle's 50th he looked like a child at Christmas. May we all be granted that perspective in our moments of triumph.

[@awboat]

@@stockvaluedotcom In this, they all looked like children at christmas. How fun it must be to play music, and do stuff like this. All I can do is turn it up loud and grin.

[@snidelywhiplash]

He's a TOTAL fanboy, and I love him for it.

[@mikewaller7353]

ANN WILSON..... Has to be one of the greatest singers ever. She only gets better.

[@NVRAMboi]

Got nothing left to prove. Legendary.

[@millster9389]

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!

[@michaelasay8587]

And still playing and singing at 71

[@francescarobledo4556]

TRUTH

[@marcelobaez6115]

Who's better than Ann ?

[@Shuttlepod-2]

I could watch this on an endless loop. Absolutely amazing!!!!!!! (My fave Heart song)

[@MrHemirox1]

Children of the earth take note, this is how it's done! Fucking rocked it!

[@kellyhigdon4621]

Yes that is how it done

[@fransantiago2152]

I second that emotion!!!

[@rrrusty49]

I love what you said. Earth-bound rock, the way it should be.

[@Spiritbro77]

Indeed, that is how you do it. They still rock the house.

[@christinaomalie429]

@@Spiritbro77 It's all you need to know!

[@forvaughn]

All must bow to the greatness that is Ann Wilson!

[@Kcapgar]

Omg the Wilson sisters have not lost an ounce of rock since the 70s. Blazin

[@jeannecastillo4379]

I’m trying to figure out when this was but she had to be close to 60 here. And she’s shining. Amazing.

[@batmasterson7918]

She sounds just as great as she did in the 70’s. In my opinion she is the greatest female rock voice ever..

[@fundies2]

@Tessmage Tessera All great and all different from each other but none of them retained the range and vocal ability that Ann retained for 3 decades.

[@fundies2]

@Tessmage Tessera I was actually going to say the same about Chrissie Hynde as that IS true. However she never sang with the range Ann sang. Not by a long shot. Her voice didn't change much because her singing style was not difficult. Her strength was that she had a style all her own. No one sounded like her. As for Benatar, she's still good but she has lost some of the strength in her voice as well as range. There are many videos here on KZbin from around the year 2000 on up that shows that she lost a some of what I mentioned. But she is still really good (one of my faves actually). Just not in Ann's league as far as retaining the near same voice from her 20s into her late 50s/60. So no, Benatar does not sound exactly the same as in her heyday.

[@edlococo4106]

Ann Wilson is one of the rare breed of singers that her voice has never failed her. A hall of famer for sure.

[@mikec2988]

Hey they really kick it out with this jam.Great sound heart and foo fighters best version to date.

[@joedec]

Nancy Wilson playing a Flying V Guitar? HELL YEAH!!

[@sonomamagic]

even though she is unplugged it's still a good version.

[@joetriolo9161]

now we're talking

[@justjeph6927]

Right, and who can forget the look she gave Judge Reinholdt in 'Fast Times'??

[@sonomamagic]

@@justjeph6927 she was SUPPOSED to be emulating suzanne sommers from america graffiti...in the white T-bird.

[@jezebeljones659]

Hell yeah is right!

[@AugeredInn]

Boy Ann was really on her game on this one

[@BonnChnd]

Ann will show off on occasion and sometimes she likes to be a Diva and rightfully so. She’s only the best! Nancy has the quintessential guitar moves, she puts the “Flyin’” in Flyin’ V. When you daydream of rockin, she’s the bar that sets the measurements.

[@shanecrowe5955]

She's rarely off her game, but you're right, she killed this

[@dbc105]

She's always on her game.

[@dianeanderson6104]

Yes she was.!! They all were!!

[@slyjokerg]

You are dead right. There have been times in her older years when her voice isn't quite there. It was there on this one. She smoked it.

[@usaturnuranus]

Nancy rocks. Always has. If she had been a guy she would be more of a legend than she already is. Sorry Nancy, you were way ahead of your time but you are definitely one of the all time great axe players in my...heart! Rock on.

[@jerrycaplan]

Ann, Nancy , Dave Grohl what more do you want!

[@Lfmpaes]

How the hell is Ann’s voice even better than in the original recording? That’s amazing.

[@bellbrass]

That just may be the best performance I've ever seen on Letterman. And the happiest I've ever seen Letterman after a performance.

[@williamkennedy4123]

You were right about this performance, but also check out Patty Smyth with whole lotta love.

[@neekerbreeker]

I agree! I didn’t even really like this song on the album, but this performance kicks butt!

[@neekerbreeker]

@@williamkennedy4123 That was awesome! And Dave loved it lol. I always thought Patty had a great voice. Idk why she didn’t get more recognition :-/

[@bellbrass]

@@neekerbreeker I loved both versions - but this performance was just great.

[@hiptonymusic1794]

Dave and Foo Fighters are the very best of friends.

[@theelf152]

Dave Grohl what a class act to let Anne & Nancy lead it..Fantastic performance...What a powerhouse these girls are..

[@jerryconnors1703]

If you could leave out Nirvana and Foo Fighters (and how could you?), Dave Grohl should be in the Hall Of Fame for the number of ultra-talented performers he has played with, giving them a showcase, and sometimes reintroducing them to a generation that may not know fully about them. Bravo!

[@gtrpkr2487]

That’s what rock music is all about. Jamming with friends.

[@bendejo9235]

The coolest thing about this performance? Dave just hangin' in the back...graciously ceding the spotlight to the Wilson gals, Smear, and Freese.

[@BaltoAmy]

That's Taylor not Josh.

[@jeffbalfoort]

When you start feeling like you are getting old play this! Its like a tonic.

[@Kaleidoscopia]

People don't realise how badass Ann and Nancy Wilson are! I really wish this had 127 million views instead

[@pholland8353]

I saw Heart live twice back in the late 80’s early 90’s. Ann hasn’t lost a step. Check her out singing Stairway To Heaven during the Kennedy Awards ceremony for Led Zeppelin. Make sure it’s the unedited version. It’s incredible!

[@gbolt88]

@@pholland8353 the Kennedy Awards was one of the greatest live performances of that song. the guys from Zeppelin seemed to enjoy it.

[@jasoneverett]

You're right, absolutely no one realizes it....Except you of course.

[@pholland8353]

@@jasoneverett only my observation and opinion. How did you like it?

[@jasoneverett]

@@pholland8353 I wasn't referring to you, I was referring to the OP.

[@vickyandres6922]

Foo Fighters always know the best songs to cover then knock them out of the park. Anne and Nancy are rock Goddesses

[@davelengel2675]

Dave and Tyler et all.....they get it. Love every second of this!

[@thomasluby1754]

@Vicky Andres You win best comment. Sums it up perfectly!

[@wyattspop]

Not a cover, it's a Heart song

[@BonnChnd]

They sure are 💯!

[@Irridia]

@@wyattspop well it is a cover for the Foo Fighters, just not Ann and Nancy!

[@rhondak6731]

I ADORE how genuinely happy Dave is at the end thanking them all ❤

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

Letterman once had Todd Rungren on and Dave said that was fantastic. Todd mentioned that he knew Dave would say "Nice Job" if he didn't like the performance. I'm sure he liked this one too :)

[@caramanico1]

All of my high school buddies were nuts about blonde, guitar wielding Nancy. Yes, she is a great songwriter and musician... and beautiful. However, the raven-haired goddess with the golden pipes is my ultimate and all-time fantasy girl. ;)

[@thomasmurphy9348]

Ann Wilson sounds like 1976. ..Dave Grohl..a class act..stays in the backline..a great performance by very talented people.

[@kimchandler]

Yes, such a killer performance with the FF's!! All Heavily rockin and Dave n Taylor so lost in it, awesome!!

[@jimbertrand7247]

Dave is just Cousin It playing guitar in the background.

[@damianwilliams419]

That was such a show of respect for musical greats...being "part" of the show and not "the" show

[@CornvilleConsigliere]

​@@jimbertrand7247hahaha nice comparison 🤘🤘🤘

[@missmollybooboo]

Absolutely, pure class and genuinely charming. This performance was magic.

[@mikeobrien6704]

I love how happy Ann looks at the beginning. She's like I have my sister and the Foo Fighters behind me. This is going to kick ass.

[@spooge33]

A 44yr old tune that's right up Foo Fighters alley. Ann and Nancy never disappoint.

[@kimchandler]

Best TV performance ever of Heart!

[@rsvihla]

Nice how Dave Grohl put the Wilson sisters front and center and stayed in the background.

[@howardmishne4840]

And Chris Schifflet finally gets a nice solo!

[@chrischampagne4307]

Dave Grohl = cool

[@artsilva]

It's called Respecting Royalty. This was awesome

[@bradman1961]

Always a classy guy.

[@royboy3597]

I agree, what year did this happen?

[@doctordoctor5909]

OMG I farking LUVE this.

[@giuseppemuia4583]

Ann Wilson grazie di esistere ❤️

[@johnstrausbaugh6718]

Nancy getting hers with a Flying V in her hands. Hell Yeah 🤘

[@hapbarb]

My wife and I heard Ann in concert in 2022 - one of the great rock voices ever.

[@maryanne9884]

I heard Heart in concert in 1979. :) Still have the great memory and the ticket stub. haha

[@conradmcdavid6154]

​@@maryanne9884SAME HERE in '77 Roanoke,Va.

[@NYR11949]

Ann Wilson = Legendary Greatness

[@mongoardath1]

We saw her for the first time in concert two years ago. Stunning and brilliant. Been a fan for a long time.

[@chuckt4558]

Absolutely one of the best voices in rock. Amazing power behind her vocals

[@built4hurricanes]

Nancy Wilson is pretty awesome, too. She can outplay a lot of other guitarists. She also sings sometimes.

[@Muck006]

R.I.P. Taylor ... the bundle of grin and hair and energy at the drums will be hard to replace.

[@timmytheimpaler]

The Foo Fighters have never sounded so good.

[@acecarroll2213]

NANCY FOREVER ❤❤❤❤❤ MY ALL TIME FAVORITE FEMALE ROCK MUSICIAN SIMPLY THE GREATEST LONG LIVE NANCY ❤❤❤❤

[@carolbotelho5840]

Love love this!

[@RobinNielsen-xx4db]

My favorite band of all time!

[@billfly2186]

$hit! Ann is 64 here. Nancy 60. Unbelievable. Love the Foo Fighters.

[@MrRed-tf7bv]

Ann is 70, she was born June 1950, & Nancy is 67, she was born 1954.🎸🎙❤

[@PeachWNK]

@@MrRed-tf7bv Yeah, but I’m pretty sure this clip was from a few years ago when they were younger. Does David even have a show anymore?

[@rrrusty49]

@@MrRed-tf7bv Fk yes, you're right. Rock on, Miz Thang!!!

[@Silvana716]

@@PeachWNK Dave has only been off the air maybe 5 years.

[@Silvana716]

You must be very young. 64 and 60 is not old - it's about attitude. I saw the Rolling Stones perform live 2 years ago, Roger Waters - two of the most energetic and awe-inspiring concerts I have ever seen.

[@TexasMagnolia]

There will never be another Ann and Nancy. Thank you for all your Heart postings.

[@Chipi64]

You welcome!!

[@nazmoking3171]

Watch out for Larkin POE - they're creepin' up there!

[@RJ-ss6gu]

YES!!!!! WOW!!!!

[@akrocuba]

I'm not taking anything away from the Foo Fighters, but Ann and Nancy are simply incredible!

[@loscrimefighter1899]

In music, you never know when lightning is going to strike, when magic is about to happen. But when it does, it seems like the Foo Fighters are always nearby. RIP Taylor.....😥

[@lacm64]

❤

[@JasonNation72]

I love the Heart Fighters!

[@rgrndu]

The Fookin’ Heart Fighters!

[@nreising2722]

🏆😂😂😂🏆

[@seandavids4842]

she has to have the best voice of all time .....no auto tune needed like the others who think they can sing

[@kevincosgrove948]

Greatest female rock singer ever. No question. Pure legend

[@KarmaKahn]

There are many great singers out there, but like Freddie Mercury, Ann has such an iconic and recognizable tone to her voice. Digging her sound.

[@theno.1idea938]

That's how it done... damn...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@philnaccarato]

My God ..... The very first note hits you in the face like a sledgehammer. Holy crap - a very special moment that always makes me laugh since this is just too good ..! The respect that Dave and the Foos show these legends of rock is really great and certainly due. The band captures "hop" in this groove perfectly. The little anticipation at the beginning of the guitar solo is the perfect example - not to mention that he nailed the solo from the original recording. (some solos just have to be played the way they were written..!) Everyone kicks complete ass on this - so much fun to watch.

[@rke422]

You get it, as a musically informed fan...I just saw her literally 3 days ago - she still belts it out @ 72 y/o, wish I could attach a smarty phone vid here...but that pop in her voice, without crackles, is still there, still echoing in my head days later, and I'm OK w/that!

[@whyu2881]

I remember (barely) seeing Ann & Nancy Wilson when they were a "Garage Band" just starting out in Seattle.

[@douglusk1627]

Ann is not only one of the great singers of the rock era, she also led the way for many female performers after her... to me certainly one of the most influential people of rock

[@manofiske3318]

It's too bad she had to let herself go .

[@lauriebeard1537]

OMG! The BEST Rock could EVER OFFER! SO MUCH TALENT! WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michelleeggers6871]

She's still killing it! Her voice is amazing.

[@DouglasKehres]

WOW

[@jamesmcclung153]

David said it best at the end. Ann and Nancy Wilson and Foo Fighters. That's all you need to know. lol That was great.

[@chrlst0pherw.splawn831]

One of the most underrated live performances ever.

[@A.I-GAMING]

you damn skippy

[@mikestiehl3385]

Foos are a Letterman favorite, and you know that Grohl put this together cause he wanted to play with Ann and Nancy. The respect Dave Grohl shows by staying in the backround speaks for itself. Ann and Nancy? DAMN!!!

[@charlieross-BRM]

The first show Letterman hosted after recovering from his heart surgery featured Foo Fighters playing Learn To Fly. That touched me at the time. They must indeed have a special relationship.

[@triciafellman1415]

Fierce ! Taylor was so passionate ....

[@CSorglos]

Ten seconds into the song and Dave Grohl is already in animal mode! Gotta love this guy for his attitude and for who he is!

[@mf5202]

"Ann and Nancy Wilson, Foo Fighters. That's all you need to know". Pretty much sums it up. And Nancy at 60 still looks SMOKIN'

[@pedal4ever]

Count them. 4 electric guitars? Now this is how you rock and roll!

[@fredradon2484]

Ann is in the Top three singers ever!

[@richardsullivan1776]

Ann and Nancy always "Kick It Out" of the ball park!

[@ramonsg]

Puro Rock and Roll hos tias !!!!

[@feiny5008]

A pair of more beautiful-and rockin-sisters has NEVER been put on this here earth!

[@DeeEllEff]

Agreed! An honorable mention goes to Larkin Poe, but for sure there can’t and won’t ever be another pair of rock goddesses like Ann and Nancy.

[@nlinscott1548]

WOW!

[@MrJahoot]

I melted at that "ooowwwwww" at 2:25. Simplely kick arse! Note pop princesses.... this is how its done.

[@tomchrisfield7348]

Only David Letterman could have put those 2 power groups together. Ann and Nancy saving rock n roll, and Fighting Foo to keep the world safe. After covid-19 is over, they should tour together.

[@JFPickus]

That would be huge!

[@tomchrisfield7348]

@@JFPickus yeah man.

[@toddhue6392]

Came out of the bridge at 2:25 like a safe hitting a sidewalk. Can’t stop listening to this. To think that Ann was singing like this at 64. And Nancy - she’s playing all of those cool chorusey fills. I met her a few years ago. Super nice.

[@roccopantaloons9115]

She spit that Oooooo at the fancy pants guitar solo guy. Grannie has plenty left in the tank.

[@debrachampagne7715]

And she is still 🔥

[@Hellwyck]

@@roccopantaloons9115 He's called Chris Shiflett.

[@brianbytheocean]

@@roccopantaloons9115 she shot him a death glare because of the feedback he just created. Look at her face when she comes back to the mike. She's pissed. lol

[@bch7449]

@@brianbytheocean Honest question: I always thought that Ann created the feedback by dropping the mic and stand to bend over. Thoughts?

[@justinfontaine5539]

goodbye taylor. one of the best

[@jesserogers3869]

Nah

[@garydelcourt2791]

Not many vocalists sounds as good as they did when they first broke through. Ann is even better…

[@hhale]

That's a lot of guitars. Sounded amazing!

[@dedexyz8475]

Before there was Amy Lee there was Ann Wilson. PIPES! I've lived in Seattle since 1978. I saw ALL the greats, including these guys many times. NO disappointments. And Nancy is the real deal on guitar.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

I always have a crush on Ann...LOVE her! 💘💓

[@StudioDaVeed]

TH is one of the most fun drummers to watch. And he's always seeming to having a blast too!

[@rrdream2400]

and he sounds great too, he brings it

[@vipergg9159]

Unfortunetly he couldnt conquer his demons and he paid for it with his life .

[@aaronmichaels8347]

RIP Taylor !!!! He reminds me of "Animal" when he plays. I miss that dude already :(

[@Obamafan6861]

What I love about Dave. He's a rock God but he's perfectly happy just banging his head and playing his guitar. Couldn't even see his face for most of it.

[@beamspickett]

I think most of the time Dave is just happy to be there.

[@chrischampagne4307]

Dave rocks

[@stephenhensley5631]

They were so in the zone !

[@motorsportwarehouse5109]

Taylor was having the time of his life... Ann still sounds amazing

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

He was killing it!!! Maybe the star next to Ann???

[@francofidel7510]

I have to listen to this once a week to remember what real Rock and Roll is and to get up lifted into Heart heaven!!! Thank you Ladies and Foo Fighters!!!! Never let this get removed from KZbin!!!

[@carolynsherwen7324]

Love Ann Wilson, that voice, absolutely legend

[@danwilliams7571]

Ann and Nancy love to rock. Love to watch Ann let it rip.

[@carlmorgan2227]

Man! After all these years I still get chills when I hear her voice!!!!!

[@BonnChnd]

My youngest daughter is 29. In the past 12 years she has been to dozens of concerts, mostly electronic and bluegrass. She had the opportunity to see the Sisters in concert at Red Rocks. She said, hands down best concert, best sound, she had ever seen. It’s still her number 1 today. Great Rock will never die. It may hide out a while but will come to the front when we need it.

[@ralfhenke8148]

Look at Nancy Wilson and how she moves about on stage with her Flying V! I mean, I am an old fart myself and she could be my mother but boy that girl rocks in every possible sense of the word....

[@mikehalpern1439]

The dude on guitar- horizontal striped shirt- kills it..

[@jayshockley7963]

That was practically a religious experience! I'm still in love with Ann and Nancy 45 years later!

[@manofbeard]

You an me both 👍

[@toddvandell85]

@jay shockley Definitely a religious experience. No "practically" about it. As for still being in love with Ann and Nancy 45 years later? I think we all are.

[@eeltenaj19]

Me too!

[@greetingsearthlings3710]

The only 4 words that could possibly even come close to capturing this Foo Heart performance are -- O. M. F. G!!!!!

[@rich655]

Ann hasn’t lost one iota of greatness!!

[@scocassovegetus]

But could lose a pound or two :^)

[@faisalshab1]

@@scocassovegetus Why does that matter? Her talent is sublime.

[@carolbotelho5840]

More than twice! This is a major blowout!

[@manofbeard]

Ann Wilson for me the best female vocalist ever.

[@SuperWhofan1]

I love Nancy her but Brandi is becoming the GOAT for me. She can literally do anything

[@9ZERO6]

​@@SuperWhofan1what? Lol.

[@BonnChnd]

THAT’S how you ROCK!

[@rbilleaud]

Definitely one of my favorite Heart tunes.

[@pinkpanther4641]

It is one of mine also now. Her voice nailed it.

[@conradmcdavid6154]

​@@pinkpanther4641"Kick It Out" is DEFINITELY in my Top 5 favorite Heart jams but for some reason Ann has said in interviews that is one of her LEAST liked HEART tunes.

[@kenwelch198]

If anyone ever deserved to be Rock and Roll royalty it's Ann and Nancy. Both pushing 70 and still got it!

[@dabear2438]

Ann is actually 73... can you believe it? She's still got that voice! And Nancy is 69, so yeah she's pushing 70 and still got fingers of fire! Unbelievable!

[@generic53]

Nice that Grohl didn't demand that his name be mentioned. I'm sure he TOLD Letterman not to and to let Ann and Nancy have the spotlight. Class.

[@pinkpanther4641]

So true. Classy of him Thanks for bringing that up.

[@DirtyJobsGuy1]

Ok that gave me chills!!! Damn! That kicked ass!!

[@gtrpkr2487]

I didn’t know they appeared together on Letterman. That was badass.

[@courtneyt.7724]

Seeing Taylor on the drums and happy made me so emotional.

[@johnnylavery5512]

Ann Wilson is rock royalty.

[@truthwillout1980]

What an absolute banger!

[@earlebrodie8026]

For that band to step back and say we are behind you. Rock On.

[@robtech341]

Ann Wilson is the SHIZZNIT! Of all time!! Kudos to the Fighters for choosing this tune.

[@richardskelly4106]

What a gent Dave Grohl is, not trying to hog the limelight...and letting Ann and Nancy Wilson be the focus of attention. Indeed, drummer Taylor Hawkins is about the only Foo Fighter to vie for camera time with his animated and delightful facial expressions.

[@randyvanvliet226]

This is a really high energy song, fits right in with something the Foo Fighters would do, so Taylor Hawkins is a natural, just like he was for Alanis Morissette

[@EE-js4ht]

I was like where’s dave?only noticed him after a while..thought he wasnt even there..😅

[@lorrainebennett7528]

What a combination, that's how REAL musicians do it! Ann is incredible!

[@morbidmanmusic]

What are real musicians to you? Asking as a 55 year veteran of it.

[@lorrainebennett7528]

@@morbidmanmusic Real musicians just do it and kick ass like these guys!