Foo Fighters Perform “Everlong” For Dave’s Final Show | Letterman

[@skenobi]

The Foo Fighters on the last show will never get old for me. Thanks for the memories, Dave... And RIP Taylor.

[@raggededge82]

his favorite band playing his favorite song. we should all be so lucky.

[@mountcomfort740]

For sure

[@skeebatv]

true words mate ! 4 life .

[@yutehube4468]

Him there drumming to adds to how legendary this already was. RIP man.

[@sderoski1]

Dave Letterman talked about how important this song was to him when he was recovering from a nearly fatal illness, it was so genuine, I will always have respect for Dave because of that

[@yutehube4468]

Yeah same here. It's crazy that it's this song when I never saw Dave as a fan of such music.

[@mikemiles728]

This always brings a tear to my eye! 32 years compressed into 6 and a half minutes. So much breadth and talent! So many happy memories!

[@yutehube4468]

He had the actual President (Obama) on his talk show *while Obama was President.* Who the hell pulls that off? I have never seen it done before or after that. Letterman must go down in history as the best talk show host ever.

[@dougfarrell7355]

Does anyone else think Dave's finale was absolutely perfect? I watched it that night having rarely seen an episode, and I was laughing and crying.

[@knowsutrue]

It was so perfect! And it’s so great to see it again.

[@foofy8604]

This finale and colberts on Comedy Central are all times

[@Chatta-Ortega]

Hey, it wasn't just Dave's life flashing by so quickly. I watched Letterman nearly every night in college with my roommates when he was at NBC. Now, I'm graying, bald, and nearing retirement. What a spectacular final act by the Foo Fighters and Barbara Gaines.

[@bobsaccomanno]

Barbara Gaines did such an incredible job producing this montage.

[@raggededge82]

plus she's a stone cold fox

[@mc76]

How about timing the Farah Fawcett "Wow" to coincide exactly with the silence in the middle of "Everlong"?

[@MrFoxxx47]

I hate the random audio thrown in over the song.

[@richardkuehn115]

Now I know again, what it's like to watch your whole late night life flash before your eyes. What a great life!

[@WTFG78]

I tend to watch that ending montage every now and then. The montage mixed with the rockin’ music from Foo Fighters really encapsulated the show’s overall attitude and themes into a neat little package. Kudos to Barbara Gaines and her team for this huge undertaking of pouring over thousands of hours of footage to take the fans of the show, new and old alike, on a 33-year trip down memory lane. It was a marvelous send-off and a brilliant bookend to an historic run of late night television. Brava and bravo to everyone who worked on the show on a job well done.

[@pixsnapper1]

The greatest timed montage with live music I've ever seen. I watch this a few times a year. Epic! RIP Taylor...

[@eeeddd6719]

There is no other video clip anywhere that is a more perfect summary of an epic show's lifespan. This will always be one of my favorite recordings of any kind.

[@davidspearie6921]

Still on my music playlist.

[@mightybk]

I loved this when it aired, and I still love it now. RIP Taylor!

[@markjackson6431]

Conan OBrien is my David Letterman but David Letterman is my Johnny Carson

[@dougswamprat5275]

When it hangs on the still shot of Warren Zevon, still gets me. Enjoy every sandwich.

[@roddydykes7053]

So great that Norm holding back tears got an extra split second on the montage. Without a doubt the greatest guest and greatest comedian

[@raggededge82]

he wouldn't have wanted a long tribute, but being included here is proof of what he meant to dave

[@eddiewramos]

@@raggededge82 Norm died(2021) years after the final episode of Letterman(2015). He was the last comedian to be on the show and got choked up during his monologue.

[@jimbrown868]

Barbara Gaines....I know how hard you worked to put the montage together...and I know how happy you were when it all came together. It's a tribute to the love you have for the man, they myth, David Letterman.

[@GardenGirlD76]

It was so awesome the show ended with Mr. Letterman's favorite! I know how much this song means to him. HIs life changed so much after the heart surgery and this song was his muse.

[@keefriff99]

Incredible to see all those legendary guests and crazy stunts crammed into one video. What an amazing legacy.

[@antman4671]

This is probably the best rendition of Everlong I've heard and I need this one

[@davidjones8657]

Average rendition, vocals are flat. Much better versions out there✌️

[@Chertoff88]

The end of the greatest era of late night television.

[@stesnjak]

I come here sometime just to cry

[@sebastian-gs9ff]

Don’t hold back, we need relieve sometimes

[@jaygreer7430]

Great comment! This video brings back so many memories from my youth!!

[@stesnjak]

@@jaygreer7430my daughter turned 10 today. Everybody is sleeping just saw it again cryed like a baby.

[@thefonzkiss]

One of the greatest moments of TV.

[@evanwexler6570]

Tears, every time. So happy we have this channel but there was nothing like 11:30 on CBS, ALMOST EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK. Love ya Dave.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

Every. Time.

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

Beyond fabulous. Man we miss you Taylor. Stunning finale. This so made me smile. I reside in Australia and 5 nights a week I went to bed with Dave which my Darling Husband thinks that is just hysterical. Dave you have left a void in all of our lives. My Heartfelt gratitude, your Mother and & Jack Hanna were my absolute favorites. Bless you Dave. Australia

[@bigdebo7289]

His run was also peak society. Look how far we are from those happy times. This country is unrecognizable compared to the 90s-early00s. It's so depressing.

[@kennethcrandall5557]

Goofy, please, what a wuss.

[@mcoon1987]

Word my friend. Word. Best wishes and good luck in this world

[@bigdebo7289]

@@mcoon1987 appreciate it my friend. Same to you.

[@browngaymethodistjesuschri1361]

yanks thinking society has changed much since the 60s💀

[@oggyoggy1299]

Said every old person ever.

[@colmitch]

I miss Dave, I miss Norm more. Thanks for the greatness Mr Letterman

[@johnwoolsey9879]

Just love this montage to an awesome song. Dave was like a late night god to us that now closer to 60 versus 20. He was an agent of chaos and not afraid to push the envelope wide open. Dave alway had the best musicians and bands on his show. Thankful for Paul on that. His years at NBC while doing Late Night will never be duplicated

[@tmcdowell5986]

Tuxes. They honored him by wearing tuxedos.

[@jeremiahbrewer6115]

Gets me every time, dammit. So many friends I’ve never met.

[@MrOvlov02]

KNOW YOUR CUTS OF MEAT

[@tlarson83]

There was something so comforting about Dave that none of the current late night talk show people have. Dave and Conan had IT.

[@jlynn468]

I cry like a baby every single time. I don't know why I keep watching it lol. Love you Dave!!!

[@schmuckraker]

I watch this from time to time and get emotional each time . This song and monkey was so important and like others said the final show was also at a transition point in my life and this moment was almost as important as those personal events

[@MiddleMalcolm]

So good... Just SO good! Epic television moment, for a well deserved finale. Glad to be part of the many who felt this the same way, watching it in real time. So much emotion. Thank you for putting this up for everyone to enjoy together again, and always. ❤

[@brycemcneil4404]

Dave going off the CBS airwaves coincided with a fairly transitional point in my life so this performance and also the episode that aired exactly the week before it (Julia Roberts/Paul Shaffer/Ryan Adams) "hit me in the feels" to use the clichéd expression.

[@emperornortoni2871]

That one shot of Warren Zevon...

[@coktoe4487]

I did see this on TV when it happened, but I don't want to watch it again because it makes me sad.

[@kevin07817]

Believe it or not, the end of David Letterman’s career BEGAN my love for Foo Fighters Thanks Dave.

[@user-er1xz4zq9v]

Seeing all of this makes me realize even more that the golden age of legendary celebrities is dead and its impossible to have an awesome show like this anymore. Great clip.

[@Automcanic]

Before politics and feelings ruled everyone's life.

[@Automcanic]

@@Bernardus1991 the internet has been around much longer than when celebrities died. They died from the culture change. For example, nobody watches late night anymore. That comedy was gold Carson, Leno, Letterman.

[@voodoochile8491]

​@@AutomcanicFunny how the only one bringing up politics is you, complaining about the politics.

[@yunkingleong5886]

Skees Omid

[@MedalionDS9]

Still feels like it was yesterday Letterman was going off the air, but he's still hanging in there... you can't escape TEH DAVEs... Grohl or Letterman

[@Writebrain82]

I love these videos. It reminds me of a time when I was happy. When life didn't suck so bad for everyone. Thank you Dave. We love you. I love you. I still hope to talk with you someday!

[@toddmiller6158]

Outstandingly Fn AWESOME montage!! Bravo to whoever took the time and skill to put this together.. Thank you!!! God Bless you Dave. You are an amazing talent 👏!!

[@c4rnas4]

this is an emotional one for me, i miss letterman and i miss taylor and im pretty sure im gonna miss the foo with all my heart. thank you for making my life so great guys.

[@unknownuser0006]

good old days, I miss Taylor

[@MikeChimeri]

Echoing many comments so far, this made me sad all over again. What a ride Dave took us on for 33 years in late night (and a short time in the morning).

[@jann4732]

Barbara, remembering listening to you on a podcast or another media site shortly after the show. You mentioned the challenges and having Dave like what the team put together. This always puts a smile on my face. Simply a “mic drop” to the show.

[@fdrstan]

What a man awesome last show it was. We love you, Dave!

[@GregCurtin45]

"And now the punchline..." great ending.

[@eliteteamkiller319]

This song has so many hooks it's hooks have hooks.

[@_dmfd]

Can’t believe this was 10 years ago almost. So much has changed.

[@fredfarkle6347]

the story goes, when Foo Fighters learn Dave wanted them at the end of his run they were overseas on tour and apparently unavailable. Dave Grohl found out about it and paused the tour to go to New York and do it. Very cool.

[@henrylee8510]

RIP to the man all the way in the back

[@Mr.JOG-]

When "Live from New York" meant something hopeful getting over the man. Now the man convinces us daily that he is the bright shiny man.

[@lucaslu6268]

one of the greatest bands ever. rip Taylor 🙏

[@sandralouis7875]

Love this! Masterpiece of moments. Incredible work by Barbara Gaines.

[@mrsj1417]

Fan request: Peggy the Foul Mouthed...whatever.

[@privatepenguin3137]

Kudos to Barbara Gaines for putting together the photo montage. Excellent work!

[@jlynn468]

I'm just glad to see I'm not the only one crying! Does it every single time. ❤

[@smaptinator]

I'd like to request Mujibur and Sirajul please, also THAT 90s interview with Drew Barrymore.

[@brooks323]

This clip makes me think where did all that time go?

[@crumble20]

Best send off ever.

[@DCSladeHouse]

Yeah I didn’t have crying watching this video on repeat

[@ChuckAtComicList]

This montage is why Barbara Gaines got her own show on KZbin. Makes me cry every time I see it.

[@brentbarnhart7050]

The only thing missing is a scene with Dave and Conan.

[@yutehube4468]

This specific live version absolutely thrashes any other version they ever did.

[@docmartin5006]

Whi is the girl in the red pant @4.42?

[@gemee1]

The FINEST rock band of our generation serenading the Finest last show host of our generation.

[@relientkenny]

and Dave ends it right there and then is gone. wonderful

[@fasteddie9529]

Dave's final show was awesome...so much better than Leno's or maybe even Johnny's.

[@thefonzkiss]

How many “final” shows did Leno have? Snake in the grass.

[@fasteddie9529]

@@thefonzkiss He had a few.

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

@@thefonzkiss Too many. Jay Leno is overrated anyway.

[@DualityOttawa]

Makes me SO happy that David isn't on the list.... (Correct me if I'm wrong)

[@tommyboy6267]

Couldn't watch the last show. Was a viewer since his morning show and was so bummed out by his retirement...I knew if I watched I'd cry. Saw it 10 years later and yes, wept. He was such a huge part of my and so many other peoples lives. I was fine until the montage with Everlong in the background. Still powerful after all these years. Thank You.

[@sandrasmile]

😥♥️👏🏽 I love you David Letterman! 💕

[@ScriptOfTheBridge]

Can’t listen to this song without thinking of Taylor.

[@andreaudet]

Could not have had a better end to the show! Amazing!

[@Mrshoujo]

Fun fact: The October 2014 show with Hatsune Miku at the end was never rebroadcast.

[@toddstowell]

This is exactly how a channel on KZbin should be. Clips daily and just awesome material from the show. I love how it ended.

[@fluxcapacitor1621]

So many great moments. This video is both happy and sad.

[@tubby6339]

Darlene love always blew the doors off that dump

[@CatJabZ]

Oh my Lord...TEARS! Dave is my hero!

[@yutehube4468]

This brings a tear to me eye and I'm not even from the US. This is the best (live or studio) version of Everlong ever done, it's fkn unreal.

[@WTFG78]

Love the "Dave Through The Years" mini-timelapse at 5:11. Look at all those hairpieces. ;-)

[@francissookraj3202]

Sad about the death of Taylor Hawkins, judging some of the stories that's coming out, it seem Taylor was overworked and the 60 dates tour was too much and he was quoted he can't take it anymore. We all human beings, we all get tired as we get older. We need a break from overworking , perhaps he should have talked to someone and said enough is enough.

[@buttabrotha]

4:33 - RIP, Spoon.

[@thomasrickelman5468]

late night TV has not been the same ever since Dave signed off... Fallon, Kimmel, etc. just no where near as good, and Foo Fighters never disappointed, just a great match with Letterman

[@DavidW-d9q]

LATE NIGHT BONG HITS WITH DAVID LETTERMAN....oh....to be young and stupid again...

[@NoLimit213]

R.I.P Taylor Hawkins 💔 Memories that was last forever

[@SpottoBotto]

Always love watching this ❤️

[@night7505]

feels like 2-3 years ago. Thanks Dave!

[@michaelpotter1244]

Seeing Taylor playing here makes me so sad again... 😭😭😭

[@172km]

didnt see U2? also the girl intern that did lots of gags/bits for a while the just disappeared...

[@zarni000]

Not much of kurts brilliance brushed of in dave

[@rudyshipp8919]

Warren's tribute in the montage slide was just a few seconds longer than most anyone else's 🥲🥲

[@AaronLakes-ge9su]

That's awesome and a fitting for the last show one of the best songs in rock and in music period ❤I miss you Dave it isn't the same as it was 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@scottmackie7830]

No Richard Simmons in that montage? Huh? He was my favorite guest. Used to watch them on you tube. Now they are gone. What happened ?

[@anthonyfigueroa7869]

This hurts. But we push threw it.😦😦😦😦😦

[@colwilliamnoydb4134]

I grew up watching him, went to an show back when he was with NBC. There will never be another guy like him. Ever. The things he got away with, the silly acts and meeting the most important people ever. His musical guest became stars just from his show. He did it better than Johnny Carson. He had every recent Medal Of Honor recipient on his show and dedicated allot to the armed forces. There will never be anyone who can surpass what he did.

[@ryanscott1989]

Best last show ever!!! Also stand by me was great

[@ericlarson8917]

Colbert is cut from his cloth. But them late night hosts are long gone. Maybe pull from real people in real cities. Not fallon or kimmel

[@Malcolm-c5b]

Just noticed that I’m not sure if Tom Snyder is in this montage at all, if not that’s quite sad.

[@thedude7326]

That was really good! You guys really compliment each other

[@earlganuelas]

The greatest sendoff in TV history

[@carriesnider6076]

Wow video. How many laughs?! How to live life?