David Gilmour and The Roots: Dark and Velvet Nights | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

[@jonaes]

This man is still jamming out new songs at 78… Legend 🎸

[@clarenceoveur9497]

That's called being a talented creative working musician. Brother ain't faking it. Different breed from the 💩 we have today.

[@Bluofficialband]

@@clarenceoveur9497check out marcus king. He saves good music to my generation

[@sentientflower7891]

​@@amfe52that's called Nazi Energy.

[@finnmacdiarmid3250]

You should see the tour he just did, it’ll blow your mind, puts on a better show than most bands today

[@fran0162]

The Soul of Pink Floyd!

[@arunbelur6759]

No one bends a guitar string like David Gilmour. His style of playing is so unique. Just a couple of notes and you know it’s him playing. My favourite guitarist of all time and one of the GOATs of Rock and Roll. 78 yrs old and he’s still able to create magic with a guitar. So good to see his daughter with him on stage. What a humble man and legendary musician.

[@1969EType]

Jimmy Page bent a note or two…he wasn’t terrible…🙄

[@bigmike4962]

My all-time favorite too. That fucking tone........

[@Ghost1126]

you are 78 and commenting on youtube videos? sorry about you life!

[@chriscella6047]

His voice still sounds great too.

[@ahmedismail9209]

​​@@1969ETypethat 13b18 on ABITWP2 sets him apart from the rest

[@AndrewG-TheGuitarGuy-dy6jx]

David Gilmour’s talent is unmatched

[@Olafgolafpop1]

You can clearly see how much respect Jimmy has for David. I mean, he had so many great artists at his desk but I have neven seen him like this. Like a little boy who meets his big idol.

[@AD______]

Yea! I had that feeling he’s so used to lie appreciating the artist as the interviewer but today he was feeling the real emotion interviewing David and a sane bit of embarrassment for his modesty. It was like breathing fresh air from the past times, like when your grandma cooks and anyone else can do it as her ❤

[@telecontar]

Oh absolutely he looked like a kid in a toy shop, it was really endearing. (:

[@MrPinkfloydian]

Yeah, me too. I mean, Jimmy fakes his enthusiasm very well (like any other 🇺🇸 host), but in this case it seems David's visit really meant a lot for him. Nice!

[@Floydfan47]

He met with Roger a few years back and bothered Waters to the point that he felt necessary to share with the crowd that the story of Syd wasn't a funny matter. David hits the stage and all of a sudden, "Oh my gosh.....Syd Barrett...I'm such a fan." Fallon is a paid crowd pleaser. He's pathetic.

[@noneyerbidness]

He's like a little boy.... period. Dude is SO annoying and fake.

[@marcelabrack]

Wow! What an honor for the Tonight Show musicians to play with him! I really thought David would bring his band. This was awesome!

[@justinmiller9236]

The "Tonight Show musicians" are The Roots and they are awesome in their own right.

[@Ray_2112]

​@@justinmiller9236nobody denies that...still, David Gilmour is a legend and they were for sure honoured to play with him

[@gilbertgranby9339]

Great to see his daughter Romany performing with the backing vocalists.

[@angelinaeaton-norris5647]

​@gilbertgranby9339 Romany has been working on this new music with her Dad from the start. Plus, sons, Charlie and Gabriel, are a part of this as well. We all know that his wife has been his lyricist for 30 years now. Some people don't like her style but I do. I understand that David has more songs waiting to be finished and hopes of another album in the future! I wasn't able to go to his concerts, for Luck and Strange but so happy there are so many pieces from the shows, people have uploaded. Thanks everyone and Jimmy Fallon for having him on tonight!

[@tomaszszczegola]

She has been part of the backing vocals since the Luck and Strange Tour started 😉 ​@@gilbertgranby9339

[@mrknotthall]

I’m 78 also and I’ve been listening to Gilmour for close to 55 years. Hard to believe it’s been that long. Floyd will be playing at my funeral, which I hope will be many years from now. Stay safe and happy my friends. Tom

[@donniewaynetodd8550]

Which song(s) are you thinking ?

[@dereksomnis4644]

Romany’s voice blends so well with her dad! I love that she is there performing with him!

[@DarleneHebert-o5n]

Love David Gilmour imagining what John and Sean the music they would be making together David Gilmour is the last of the greatest guitar players right up there with Jeff Beck God Rest their souls

[@aliciagabriel8408]

the children of ..... don't excite me

[@davidbell3432]

What a dumb comment. There are at least 4 women singing in harmony. How can you single out one voice ? You must have voted for trump

[@tothemax324]

@@davidbell3432 Taking a 💩is also political with lefties. 😂

[@tenntom3011]

@@davidbell3432 That was a stupid comment but then so was yours.I am a Trump supporter and I thinkRomany is very talented.

[@guidolhm6638]

The guys on the band must be in paradise playing with one of the greatest guitarists in history

[@michaelseda8915]

Album deserves a Grammy! They should make this happen for him. So deserved.

[@drogusmaxwell6640]

David Gilmour performing with The Roots! What a moment in music history! That was, without a doubt, one of the COOLEST FLICKIN' THINGS I HAVE EVER WITNESSED! 🤟🤟👋👋

[@noneyerbidness]

Would have rather seen David's band play.

[@olivergarrick1175]

David is the gift that keeps on giving!! God bless!

[@redbarchetta8782]

The man's still got it 1000%. 😎👍

[@briantate9062]

David Gilmour is utterly amazing at his age!

[@rajeshkaran7800]

At 78 years old Mr David Jon Gilmour is Still The COOLEST Looking Dude for me☝️❤🍁7- Nov -2024

[@theblob2k11]

Haha so much of this.

[@rajeshkaran7800]

@@theblob2k11 😀

[@audacyspectrum3612]

On stage with his daughter...what a humbling and just surreal scene, yet here it is! I never thought I'd see Gilmour tour again this far from home. 💖

[@chilecayenne]

I wish he'd come down here closer to New Orleans for at least one more show....I'd love to see him in person.

[@DerekBolli]

Great to see that a David Gilmour guitar solo can still make the hair on the back of my neck stand up in the same way as when I heard "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" on vinyl as a pre-teen in 1978. Love his work 👍

[@evhblogspot]

I was born in 1978. I found a vinyl copy of The Wall at a flea market in 1990 and was instantly hooked. Pre-internet of course I remember hearing rumours that a song called Shine On You Crazy Diamond existed. I found it at another flea market on concert bootleg after about a year of wondering. Discovering music was so exciting back then!!

[@MarinCipollina]

Same for me when I heard “One of These Days” in 1971 when I was 13, off the ‘Meddle’ LP.

[@AmnerHunter]

The best guitar player in the world

[@888greennugs]

Saw him Monday night at Madison Square Gardens, show was unreal!!!

[@MrPinkfloydian]

Saw him in Rome... and... I'm still seeing him (and me) there echoing. What a f-concert! What a set list! DG FL all the way!

[@asp383]

Got to see him at one of the rehearsal performances at Brighton, it was also my oldest daughter's first live music experience, she loved it. This week at Brighton was to have been her first live experience, with The Australian Pink Floyd.

[@MichaelWilliams-in3iz]

@@888greennugsI was there with you buddy, what an amazing experience

[@888greennugs]

@MichaelWilliams-in3iz ,cool deal, show of a lifetime. I just saw where he is going to do another album soon!

[@noahferraresso9877]

Music giants like David Gilmour never stop to amaze me! His work, vocals, appearance and all of the above are 100% open minded. Plus, nobody like him never stops to make a guitar cry.

[@LindaC616]

"Cease" to amaze me 🙂 I know the apps aren't all they're meant to be

[@Blkjckpershing]

Saw him on opening night at Madison square garden. Truly a once in a lifetime moment to see a legend like David Gilmour.

[@888greennugs]

I was there as well! Epic!

[@sujoy1807]

I was there too….Forever etched into my memory !!

[@espojespo5]

Same! Took my father who is 74. The reason why i picked up the guitar is after being exposed to division bell and dark side of the moon

[@thesynthphonist]

Was there too. Fantastic!

[@ilachow]

I was at that show too. Amazing!!

[@crystaledge7088]

Can't thank you enough, Mr. Fallon, for bringing a legendary musician on TTS stage.. 👏👏

[@semmcstevenson]

His voice is all warmed up and getting stronger . Awesome

[@theblob2k11]

And he gave shows the 3 previous nights......he still delivers.

[@JulienHoule-t1o]

Best guitar player ever. He was the heart of Pink Floyd and he continues to come up with great music.

[@Kreln1221]

*It's cool to hear him on that rich sounding dot neck 335..., and **_The Roots_** just nailed that groove to the stage, hard...* 🎵🎶😌🎶🎵

[@ikadee4923]

Just a lay person, but was wondering if that's a Gibson - tyvm! 😎🎸

[@Kreln1221]

@@ikadee4923 Yes. It's a _Gibson ES-335_ "Dotneck" semi-hollow. It's called that because 335's normally had block inlays instead of dot markers like this one, and the _"ES"_ in the name stands for, _Electric Spanish,_ (as opposed to _"EH",_ or _"Electric Hawaiian,"_ which was Gibson's line of lap steel guitars back in the day...)

[@ikadee4923]

@@Kreln1221 Much obliged for your great explanation! 😁

[@misticmath]

Absolute legend I will remember his NYC show for all my life.

[@jacobwhite281]

David Gilmour... a LEGEND and my HERO since I was 16 years old. I'm now 41.

[@mikey90504]

Saw Pink Floyd do The Wall in early 1980, that was almost 45 years ago. Time sure flies!

[@nickadams9841]

The legend Sir David Gilmour, have been listening to this guy for over 50 years. A humble man who rarely gives interviews, kudos to JF for getting him and Romany on the show!

[@emptypromises2962]

God damn he's good! 78 freaking years old and still a powerhouse of a musician and performer! My hero, now and forever!

[@pinkzeppelin2386]

Meanwhile, some of his peers talk about Hannibal Lecter and "they eat dogs and cats"...

[@souhityogupta7704]

Came here only for David Gilmour 🎉❤

[@malibubarbie5349]

I ordered the CD before Helene came and destroyed Western North Carolina...It came weeks later...It helped take the tears away...Pray for Asheville, NC and all the counties affected by Helene...Thank you David for 60 plus years for so many beautiful notes...🎉❤🎉

[@Steve-wp6qk]

Wow! Charley and Hattie Webb are among the background singers. They both toured with Leonard Cohen on his last several tours and were featured each night by Leonard. Got to see them several times. Hadn't heard about them since Leonard passed. Great to see them both! Wonderfully talented singers AND musicians.

[@KellyDaye]

They also backed up Tom Petty on his last tour...

[@taoman108]

Came here to basically post this comment. So talented!

[@DenisMartel-lh3es]

Grace... a true Class Act... Thank you David for your gift to the world. You will never die. Love and Light.

[@kayakchrispy]

I like his voice he’s a great vocalist on top of being an amazing guitarist

[@trenawawrzyniak4397]

The Master of the stratocaster. I have love his music for 51yrs. Since I was 6yrs old. I love the new album.

[@zlatan5799]

The Guitar God

[@kobi1974]

David Gilmour and The Roots!!! Magnificent!!!

[@Mary-zp8uw]

I've been listening to his music for the last 45 years . I was at his concert for the first time in 1994 at Earls Court in London, the second time was in Pompeii Amphitheatre in Italy , the third time was recently . My daughter and I was at his Luck and Strange concert at Circo Massimo in Rome last October 2 . He never change, each concert was epic, incomparable, exhilarating and the most memorable experience ever. Go and see him if you can🤩

[@georgehardee2029]

I have been such a huge Pink Floyd fan since I was 15. 40 years old now and after realizing he was behind most of the genius that was Pink Floyd I have been a fan of his for 25 years now! Love this man! Keep it going David!

[@philoza1000]

Agree 💯

[@TheStarcraftlover]

Totally agree… it took me a couple years to realize my favorite albums are actually the ones without Roger’s. A momentary lapse of reason and the division bell are solid albums.

[@batekrown]

Listening to full album… classic Gilmour brilliance!

[@jabch1k]

Ah, I adore him, he inspires me a lot An absolute living legend!

[@ju7iam480]

What a privilege to hear this legend today with new music. 🎸

[@mikewatts867]

The Roots fit in so perfectly here. Love this.

[@rickfrancis5480]

He’s such a Goat ! Happy he’s happy with family being around him

[@stemplar43]

no words, speechless with this legend who is still playing as a master!

[@ThiagoOliveira-pe8pr]

The best in the world!!! Shine on your gift David Gilmour.

[@jamesflanagan5599]

I have loved his music since the 1970s. He is one of my biggest influences on playing guitar.

[@garnialecson126]

Sounds Super incredible with this band!!! Bravo The Roots!!! A lot of Soul !!!!!!

[@galaalecson7013]

Better than his own band for sure!👌

[@888greennugs]

I just got back from NY, me and my brother saw him Monday night at Madison Square Gardens, epic show!!!!

[@JaggusBaro]

David’s voice sounds so good in this. The rust is finally off!

[@bordy217]

Somehow David Gilmour is the most underappreciated guitarist in rock history. His tone, the bends, the soul in his playing is spectacular even at 78,

[@bro7269]

Puleeeez! Tell me how David Gilmour is under appreciated? He is one of the most iconic guitarist of the last 50 years.

[@Max_Kleiber]

i think he's well appreciated...

[@bordy217]

@@bro7269 He is rarely mentioned when you talk about great guitar players. You get Hendrix, Clapton, SRV, EVH, etc. You normally get quite a few names down the line and then somebody says "What about David Gilmour". My experience anyway.

[@joshuaspop8865]

I’m not sure he’s under appreciated. He’s in the top 10 of about every list ever.

[@rayadray9279]

No words to his contributions to music are enough. His lyrics his guitar are genius 💯💯💯

[@miladirani4313]

Great family, I love how doughter is beside her great father and singing I love you Gilmour family special master david

[@Petr-k9v]

Saw him in London in October, can't even put into words how magical this performance was.

[@beckycl1903]

I was at the Hollywood Bowl last Oct 31st and it was AMAZING!!! Love David all my life and sooo happy I was able to see him for the 2nd time!!! First time was in 1994 with Rick and Nick. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to see this legend twice!!!

[@coyote520]

David Gilmour is my favorite person on this planet.

[@add69420]

He is a friggin legend

[@lornemattner1087]

I've listened to the full album, and not that I am some critic, but IMHO, love it. Great to hear him again.

[@chrishealton3830]

I particularly love Scattered

[@paulbingham_Creative]

A rock legend! David Gilmour and his wonderful guitar tone!

[@andrecarvalhoderezende2967]

Simply one of the great legends of rock and music in general. The guy creates solos as if he were brushing his teeth to go to work, surreal.

[@laszlomolnar298]

So lucky to have seen David 2 nights at the Hollywood Bowl. Great performance. The new album is fantastic! Please don’t wait too long to come again. We are not getting any younger. ❤❤️✌️❤❤

[@kaycegeer9666]

11:02pmm

[@kaycegeer9666]

The cry of his guitar gives me such pleasure! Bravo David!

[@willo7734]

David will always be the King. Awesome to see him collabing with the Roots! Amazing musicians all around.

[@ATCguy83]

Just got back to Miami after seeing him two nights at The Garden. Absolutely Mind Blowing!!

[@noowunnoowun8573]

How astonishing to see him play on a Tonight Show in the US - feels a bit like living in an alternate reality. But shouldn't be surprised, i never saw the Von Trapped show coming either. Keep surprising and delighting us, David.

[@mendozaartstudiollc1354]

How cool is this? The Roots and David Gilmour! Oh, and probably the prettiest backup singers I've ever heard.

[@marianaburgosmendez2472]

WOOW JUST WOOW!! Mr. Gilmour is a LEGEND!

[@jedthezed3599]

An absolute LEGEND. One of the best guitarists of all time.

[@PJmusica]

He's awesome ❤I love David Gilmour! Saw him at the Hollywood Bowl! This October! Spectacular show!

[@TerryM-xn3ym]

I did as well. Awesome show. Legend. 🎸🎸🎸

[@kornfreak78]

What a legend! David will forever be one of my all time favorite musicians.

[@Hrishi1970]

What a legend ❤

[@LKelly1111]

I've never seen David Gilmore put in a bad performance and his playing is so tasteful ✨️🎶🎸👌

[@garethherring7261]

David Gilmour! Wow.. absolute legend!

[@debranelson1987]

David Gilmour....Shine on you crazy diamond!

[@tragedykatt]

There’s no words available to me to describe how this magical man has rolled throughout my life…genuinely a true gentleman genius…the world would be a bit darker without him..a true GIFT from God

[@petebrooks1223]

I had a Dark Side of Oz in 99 with a group of friends and it just tickled us all. Thanks for the trip Mr Pink. We all shined on....The trip is always worth it. Wish I were here.

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

^ "Wish I were here." Well, if you're not here, then where are you? 😊😂 I know I'm all here because I'm not all there. Sorry, I had to be a smart ass. 😮

[@prodwater334]

@@thelonesomefisherman7425 i love that

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

@@prodwater334 Thanks. I had to have a little fun with how the O.P. wrote that sentence. Don't mean any harm.

[@docjeffry]

I got to say that The Roots nailed this song tonight! Session musicians are the best! I'm sure they just plugged in and sight read the music (bass player). I love David Gilmour, and his family. The Hollywood Bowl on the 29th was EPIC!! Well done Lads!

[@corie7397]

David Gilmour is absolutely the greatest in my book! So grateful I got to see him live back in the day. ❤

[@fullmetalsecurity]

Saw him at MSG Monday night, November 4th… what an amazing show!

[@gabrielenriquer6f]

That bridge breakdown with the ladies' ahhhhhhs and all is soooooo Gilmourish. Thank you for all the magic David. Love

[@fardaad]

I grew up with his and pink floyd's music. How lucky I am...

[@joehernandez4919]

Just love watching greatness! Love it. Huge shout out to the Roots who sounded so good.

[@lovejetfuel4071]

A Living Legend

[@joshsamuels247]

Saw him a the hollywood bowl. It was a dream come true!

[@jevtovicraco8129]

How we say: A good old wine gets better and better......Mr. Gilmour done it again and ever will be a STAR.

[@briansheehan876]

Honestly I never tire of this guy. Amazing performer. So inspiring how at his age he’s still cranking out new stuff. Always something new!

[@HuwLynd-Evans]

Perfection. Romany is a stunning artist ❤

[@zoreynaleaharevalo5770]

His magic continues all over the universe ❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸

[@kellyrabon6565]

Fallon, you got this one right!! Glad to see your respect and awe for this Legend!! My man DG ❤

[@onurji4311]

Love to see Mr. Gilmour is bringing his daughter also on stage as a backup vocalist. What a FUCKING LEGEND ! I was looking forward to this, all the way from Germany! Will there anywhere be a full episode version?

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

Absolutely: Enjoy your life with David Gilmour forever BEST guitar. Thank you Master David Gilmour.

[@aghoriguitarist]

A remarkable night for the Tonight Show! Bring it on David 🙌

[@MrAdkf1]

David Gilmour is the greatest gift from God to the planet to the humanity to and the world of art 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@badadm-bp9qr]

The Roots really are one of the greatest bands ever!

[@bordy217]

They played our Campus fest back in 2002 or 2003 in a little state college in western PA. I was a fan before, but seeing them live really allows you to appreciate their artistry. They can all PLAY

[@ianmw1849]

Amazing show at MSG Wednesday evening. Once in a lifetime show, thank you David.

[@arasharash-y9y]

the old man . i love you legend

[@esmusc1]

Love me some David Gilmour!!

[@gaakbecker]

This is one of the best interviews I've seen with Fallon. What a privilege and an honor to watch a legend play his song for all of us. Thanks KZbin.

[@emaderaghi]

Congratulations Jimmy! To have a legend like David Gilmour on your show means a big accomplishment! Love from Iran✌🏻

[@richymoore]

It’s silly how good the Roots are. Truly in the elite of live musicians.

[@misterj9619]

His guitar sound is so emblematic... So delightful. God I love this guy 🎸🎶🎶

[@JediHobbit007]

I flew from Texas to see him in LA 10/29 and there’s no way to prepare for the tears at the first sound of his guitar. Pure magic.

[@brandonboucher7090]

When David starts his lead at the end I can feel that familiar soul leaving the body effect that David always gives when he plays the axe.

[@shawnmurdock8059]

I have grown old with David, hard to believe I have been listening to this man for almost 60 years. If he ever passes (God forbid and prayers for him), the world will have definitely lost something special.

[@MrRokodile]

Increíble Gilmour, lo vi en Hollywood Bowl la semana pasada, un show magnífico!! Impresionado con lo que hace y la banda que está con el! Saludos desde México 🇲🇽