Conan Plays The Blues With Lil' Ed | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

[@shubhamlele5395]

Conan is so far ahead of his contemporary late night show hosts ,as an interviewer. And entertainer.

[@andrewwagner9901]

The greatest to ever do it.

[@sirkayda7205]

I agree, if only he wasn't so anti-Trump like the rest of them.

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

fallon and kimmel are bozos. and corden is just not funny but keeps trying to be

[@Jan3k]

@@sirkayda7205 Being anti-Trump is a bad thing? Trump is an idiot. And everyone who says otherwise is an idiot too.

[@randybird333]

Here come the politics. Just leave it at the door.

[@iiWNMii]

Can we get a series where Conan travels cross country to learn different styles of blues? Texas blues, Louisiana blues, etc.

[@AuntAlnico4]

@Jew Adolf Adolf was a Jew yes, azakenzi Jew.

[@imacsmusic2581]

sick idea. yes please!

[@SJBBlues]

@Jew Adolf SRV !

[@JavaRatusso]

Conan & Nitzinger... And L'il Ed & Johnny Red.... Yeah..... Ft. Worth's J&J Blues Bar would pack'em in!

[@deputydang8291]

Tennessee blues is the best

[@mrartistbill]

A few years ago I met lil Ed at a Guitar Center. He is a wonderfully friendly guy. He even complimented my guitar playing. We talked guitars and guitar pick ups for a little while. I've seen him live several times, he always puts his heart into it.

[@sgmarshall3]

I got to meet him too! He's a great guy, and a great showman. He came out into the crowd and sat on my mom's lap while playing a solo. She loved it! Pookie was really nice and talked to me awhile also. No one should pass up the opportunity to see them. They're a great band and a lot of fun.

[@daveberswick5372]

L'll used come up to Thunder Bay for a few gigs.

[@desertcamel6685]

Do you play this kind of music?

[@mrartistbill]

@@desertcamel6685 yep

[@desertcamel6685]

@@mrartistbill would you be interested in making a track ? I would pay you..

[@psofojohn]

conan:''they call me the liquid snake'' kojima:''write that down!''

[@JackH0bbs]

Dancer of the Boreal Valley

[@JackH0bbs]

@@SusanPDavis your profile looks so real

[@williamcruz7976]

The Liquid Snake aka Conan Obrien

[@psofojohn]

@@williamcruz7976 conanomachines son!

[@philadelphiaproper]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BobSmith-bm1xv]

"nothing badd has every happened to me" *gets dream job stolen by jay leno*

[@robertklone8437]

Jay who?

[@enriquecontreras5660]

Toooiiinng!!!!

[@poggersquirrel583]

*satan

[@jamesartemio1312]

Honestly, that’s best thing that ever happened to him. We wouldn’t have this conan if he had that job.

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Jay Leno isn't half the entertainer or interviewer Conan is. Maybe in retrospect it was best that Conan ended up with this job though. Too many restrictions with the Tonight Show.

[@mariammekhaeil8233]

He has the power to create such a vibe, it's like he lives in a world in which everything is ok and there's nothing wrong. Everyone of his videos is a relief from the sadness of this world. I really hope he knows it

[@PolaOpposite]

Conan is playing a Tele through a Tweed... sweet.

[@SuperZiggyCraft]

That tele is beautiful tho

[@joeywho534]

He knows what he’s doing. 😉

[@robertcasipe1851]

I can smell them tubes from here 🤣

[@arpeemac]

you think it's an old worn tele or a custom shop?

[@sagvjc2525]

@@arpeemac its kinda hard to tell. There are few tele blackguards out there that are almost in pristine shape. The fretboard looks worn but that could be the lightning. All I know is that conan can afford a pristine vintage blackguard from the 50s lol.

[@jenso413]

Nobody talking about Lil Ed, dude was awesome

[@cntrlrb20]

Saw him a couple years ago in Chicago where he played for like four hours. That smile he has on his face when he laughs at Conan’s jokes--he wore that all night in reaction to the crowd and his band’s music. Hell of energy.

[@rega5950]

Ed is a freaking treasure. His band used to play at the club I worked at from time to time. Even got to see him when I was "accidentally" on Acid. Literally mind blowing. Haha. But for real, he's the kind of showman that makes you feel like he's playing right to you. Glad to see him get some high profile exposure.

[@jenso413]

Regina Ayat that’s awesome lol, thanks for the story

[@rega5950]

@@jenso413 : he really does all that duck walking on his toes. one time he was rocking so hard he bent so far back that his fez was on the floor and he was standing on his tiptoes and from that bent-over backward position he flipped up into the air back onto his feet. What a showman!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I saw Lil Ed live and met him. A great musician.

[@McALLAN1983]

Conan Obrian: "nothing bad has never happened to me". Jay Leno: "Hold my beer".

[@laudefrancois6273]

"Hold my show for a moment"

[@lewashby8662]

*O'Brien

[@JDillander91]

There it is. Was looking a comment like this.

[@moif]

Conan is great at everything he does and can adapt to so many different cultures. Surprising for being a pasty pastry.

[@stareye_1062]

"Surprising for being a pasty pastry" Oookay......... this legit?

[@70mjc]

Moif absolutely unsurprising

[@ColinPoint]

As if blues wasn’t a part of American culture

[@kelrezo1]

@@ColinPoint It was invented by black people though?

[@nick60444]

Kellogs Yes it was, like some other genres. But music touches the soul. Good for acknowledging it though!

[@mrnic0487]

I wish conan would just live forever..

[@robertklone8437]

As long as you don't, then yeah. Cool.

[@badcornflakes6374]

If you go first, you'll never get to know,so he might as well

[@jessejohanni]

That call and response track with Conan commenting would seriously have been a novelty hit in the late 50s/ early 60s.

[@dereklyonproductions]

"I've got about 20 minutes" killed me. Conan is forever #1

[@leguama]

Conan is talented in many ways

[@henkkman]

*various 😉

[@simonorwell]

@@henkkman why many no good

[@fxmeow]

@@simonorwellit’s a reference to Jordan Schlansky

[@CLuvTV]

Ahh that great feeling of finding a remote you've never seen before

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Conan's guitar looks like an old tele from the 60s, but he showed up with a soft case. Anyone know the story on Conan's guitar?

[@tiakajamir6843]

I want to know about the guitar too Fender should make a visit with Conan

[@joonasarmpalu7805]

What makes you think it's from the 60's (as opposed to being a reissue or something from the CS)?

[@albertofernandez4701]

@@joonasarmpalu7805 Conan has dat dough

[@Maxime1602]

it's probably a fender custom shop 52 telecaster.

[@austinmetcalf7505]

The two aren’t mutually exclusive

[@yongtaufooboy]

Conan needs to get the guitar out more often.

[@D-Z321]

So he can rub it all over his body in a sensual way.

[@spikekatsuki]

he had it out all the time during rehearsals

[@BilliamBillion]

the first time I saw him play on the show I was like oh shit dude isn't faking it

[@nurmadihahbintizulkifli1734]

@@spikekatsuki and that's why we need more scraps 😔 but also i think they mean, use it on the show more

[@allenkennedy6748]

You have to be kidding. He is not even an average at home player. Your taste is all in your mouth. And what the Hell is a North side legendary blues club? Is that part of the humor here? As for his place in late night television.....he was a better writer than he is on camera. Some of the comments about that are spot on: Corden isn’t funny, Kimmel is funny at times, Fallon must have nude pictures of someone, Colbert is funny, Team Coco.....whatever. Letterman was very funny. Copied all the time.

[@Arasa941]

Conan's the saviour in this quarantine

[@matthewanzelone]

Lil Ed is a straight-up Chicago music legend.

[@purplestuff]

His uncle, "JB Hutto" was one of the best slide players that there ever was.

[@NMagChiTown]

@@purplestuff Was taught to play the guitar by Elmore James himself. J.B. was Elmore's drummer at first. The master slide player Elmore and J.B. were pals, and between sets, Elmore taught J.B. guitar. J.B. then taught his nephews to play. Lil Ed and James ''Pookie'' the bass. :)

[@siva40]

Lil' Ed is so cool with Conan.

[@DougZbikowski]

The ironic thing- if Conan were still host of the Tonight Show, they wouldn't have the mess they have right now. He's a rare multi-faceted talent- a great writer, producer, standup, improv, musician...not many people are good at one of those things much less all of them.

[@alazo1n7]

Rewatching all the clips cause I just found out the show ended. Best late night host ever, I don’t care about all the valid points you could make against it. All I know is that this man stayed funny for 20 plus years and that’s some legendary stuff right there.

[@jlira01]

Respect to Conan for actually playing this. I didn't know he had some guitar chops

[@michael_caz_nyc]

That was classic. Lil Ed was a good sport & a good guitar player.

[@suspect794]

KZbin's algorithm is crazy, was into Conan videos a few months ago, been into guitar videos recently, and now theyve combined them

[@elvigonzalez5871]

Wtf same

[@oliverslicey]

Elvi Gonzalez same here lmao

[@wj2454]

Well not crazy at all then, talk about logical, at least in that case.

[@malcolmforsythe4329]

Same here

[@jysmtl]

Same

[@jackdickey6015]

He is bar none the best ! No late night show holds a candle to conan o brien in my opinion ! Talented on every level and he identifys with everyday people on a regular basis !

[@juliaset751]

He said don’t keep repeating it, but that’s the blues: they always say it twice.

[@arctichare8185]

It is his witty sarcasm

[@peterritchie2990]

Julia Set Not always. Not always.

[@eleazarmercado4491]

@@peterritchie2990 We hear you down south in Mexico. We hear you down south in Mexico.

[@CFM1991]

Haha I love how lil ed just gets Conan

[@tevinsherrill5653]

When this virus is all said and done with, I want Conan to do a week of shows here in the Windy City again.

[@jacksak]

Lil' Ed is so good, I looked him up on KZbin and heard him play "Hold That Train". Now I want all his blues.

[@tolvajakos]

i keep listening to his stuff when i am driving. perfect driving music. exceptionally good blues music.

[@UltimateBrofist13]

I love this man with all my heart.

[@redwoods7370]

Conan's incredible.

[@enzogiroldo2758]

this was worth my time

[@alpbet2518]

Look at that vintage tele through a tweed blues jr (I think). The relic is fantatsic! I am a big fan of T-style guitars

[@timorourke1155]

Man Conan, I got a great chuckle , dam who knew , b.b. o’brien

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

5:19 Conan's got that Jack Skellington bod

[@cflores1889]

Conan carrying around a vintage tele in a cloth gig bag, total boomer move.

[@twotime777]

I mean yeah he’s okay. He kinda just played rhythm the whole time and it’s a simple 1 4 5 progression but yeah he’s okay :)

[@ashfordartcornwall3790]

Excuse me pal,....... lazy stereotyping babes. Cloth bags r 'in". Likewise Vintage Tele... Get with the Program Buddy!!! 💥😁😘😘😘😝😎💥🖤🤟

[@cflores1889]

@@ashfordartcornwall3790 huh?

[@ashfordartcornwall3790]

@@cflores1889 Eh ?

[@cflores1889]

@@ashfordartcornwall3790 I'm just saying a ~$5,000 tele should be carried around in one of those cool tweed flat cases.

[@Sameoldstory27216]

Love the fact that he Is bringing the blues to a wider crowd

[@rselp]

I haven’t laughed so hard in months...thanks so much Conan...a shining beacon amidst the darkness of 2020❤️

[@lewispetzold7481]

Lil Ed is a great bluesman and probably the best slide player around today. His uncle JB Hutto was one of the original true Masters of Chicago blues and the slide guitar, and Ed, is a very worthy successor. I’ve seen him four times in small clubs in Florida and he is a true gentleman. Over the years I’ve hung out with a lot of the old Chicago bluesmen who are no longer with us. Most were Great guys. So willing to talk in the club in between sets. And I mean masters, like Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Magic Slim, Jimmy Johnson, and many others, as well as Ed. Great guys.

[@yibuydis]

Thank you for uploading this!!! I remember watching this back in 06 and have been using the Admiral Huffington line ever since.

[@bjdee1437]

Conan is at his best in these situations...so natural and open to whatever happens. So funny. Love me some Conan/

[@paperhanger29]

Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials are amazing. Have all their albums.

[@jakob.k_design]

I wanna see more of them just playing together

[@pussyeater4111]

Thank you Conan for keeping me entertain through this lockdown!!

[@pravakarpatra5132]

How can he think so many things at the same time?

[@shawnatv4355]

This was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@remygarrison1451]

The funniest dude around probably cause he’s just so dang smart.

[@desertcamel6685]

That last bit was rockin!!🤟.. he needs to do more of these!

[@zakiyaslater7042]

Lil' Ed tolerated Conan in various ways.

[@robertklone8437]

It's not his lil' show. He's lucky to even be there.

[@benofficial5437]

@@robertklone8437 😂😂😂😂

[@ProFingerboardy]

Hey it’s Conan O’Brien, I don’t know much about him but the one thing I do know is that he is a great Mexican chef

[@thetakeaway7825]

'Orthopedic pillow' lmao this dude can never die. ❤❤

[@mintlp]

Conan brings Joy to this World! 😊😊😊😊

[@jazzyarran]

Conan: 2:57 "You're a very repetitive guy" Also Conan: sings same note for entirety of the song

[@harry_mair]

He dropped about a semitone when ending the phrases

[@jazzyarran]

_ Spadix _ lol close enough 😂

[@jazzyarran]

Microtonal? Half a semitone? 😂😂😂

[@Chokwik]

that duetto was awesome… :D and very nice sounds all through out!

[@123mikanchan]

finally, you posted this

[@last1second]

Conan's stuff is always funny and feel good, make me happy

[@baronanastis]

Hey! I saw Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials on stage in Paris in 2005. Awesome!

[@neogeoriffic]

A true comedic genius! Him and Colbert are the best in the business.

[@jamesrusso2523]

Seen Ed a few times at BB KINGS NYC, Glad he is getting some Love .

[@ranman1959]

Love Lil' Ed and have seen him many times.

[@warpighammerjr6440]

The blues seems to be coming from that hat.

[@andygogocomics]

Like frosty the blues man.

[@NathanChisholm041]

Shouldn't it be KFC?

[@robertklone8437]

Nothing blues about that hat... especially the vest. And red shirt.

[@doctaj.2571]

Conan is a legit "Funny Man".. Hilarious. Love it!

[@albery1472]

Brilliant! Enjoyed that.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

Wait he had "Lil Ed'" on?! Are you kidding me? I love Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials.

[@JamJim]

based on the title, I thought it's a CLUELESS GAMER segment

[@hermantcherdakli2053]

5:24 "Call me the Liquid Snake", maybe it is?

[@mixy85dc]

Hahaha what a boob . Jk I can see how you thought that lmao

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

I like Conan more and more everytime I see a new vid. He plays guitar, too? MY MAN! 🎸🤙🏼

[@semael2]

Man this guy always cheers me up

[@billvill61]

LOL...that is good stuff, and Conan appears to be quite legit on guitar. Love the Telly!

[@MrAschiff]

I saw Lil Ed and the Blue Imperials back in January of 1987 at the Lone Star Cafe in New York City. He opened for Mick Taylor the former Rolling Stone.

[@stephanleo]

I know its Conan's show but: props to Lil' Ed!

[@dipintamang4547]

That telecaster looks sweet af

[@tonamante7524]

Man, I just love this guy

[@catsofsherman1316]

Nothing says blues more than going to the spa for aromatherapy. I loved that so much!

[@ide-ya6503]

Conan dressed up like Where the light is John Mayer and playin' blues. wtf

[@keithe1023]

IDE-YA lmaoo

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Conan has the really rich white guy blues. And he rocks it pretty good too.

[@Acoustribute]

Lol... About five seconds into this I realized I've seen Lil Ed play in San Francisco a long time ago...

[@voteZDLR]

Someone gave him Elton John's sunglass collection apparently for this video

[@paulflores4331]

DAMN, YOU GO CO, GO,,, TEAR IT UP BABY, DA BLUES AIN'T NEVER GONNA BE DA SAME,,, Conan ROCKS!!!!

[@Jo-id9zm]

I have that same Ritter guitar bag. Neat.

[@mr.fabulous9473]

HAHHAHAHA i can't Breathe!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maroosk]

Awesome 🤣😂🤣🤣❤❤❤

[@omairshaikh35]

I love you Conan! My dream is to some day say it to your face

[@thefirstdude]

That was fun! Love your Tele, Conan. I’m trying to learn to play on a Tele.

[@CFD___]

"Nothing bad ever happened to me"-Conan O'Brien

[@jojobr3]

Thanks Conan for keeping Spirits up, Luv U !

[@Parmesana]

cool .way to go ,Man..Lil'Ed is super!

[@mats7492]

Lil' Ed Williams seems like a funny and relaxed dude...

[@kennybluet5527]

That's not Martin Laurence?

[@MrDotneck]

B.L.U.E.S. on Halstead - great to see it's still there! Spent many happy hours there as far as fourty years ago...

[@bandhunter21]

Vintage telecaster in a soft gig bag... that's a power move 🤣

[@AuntAlnico4]

This is the first time anything main stream has made laugh let alone got my attention in years and years !!!!

[@ksanClain]

Made my day. Love Lil Ed. Thank you.

[@coloreo666]

3:57 legit almost made me spit the water I'm drinking

[@DonRamiro1]

I've been in that bar. Killer Blues being played in that joint.

[@mauricemitchell4053]

June 9 2020...laughing my ass off...thanks for this!

[@MRRU-uz7ej]

CONAN IS AWESOME🤘🏻 ROCK ON SIR ROCK ON!!!

[@rhllnm]

Lil Ed! Damn. Glad I stumbled upon this.

[@bradeneastwood8112]

I love when Conan plays guitar

[@goodun2974]

From "Backwards Blues": "I got way too much money, and I'm not very far from home/ (repeat)/ sometimes I wonder, would a great big truck hold all my clothes...." lyrics as reimagined by Bob Brozman, but probably applies to Conan O'Brien as well.

[@lindathalman3506]

Conan rocks with Lil' Ed. Merci, thanks. Lili Kiki from France.