Foo Fighters - Rope (Live on Letterman)

Music video by Foo Fighters performing Rope (Live on Letterman). © CBS Interactive Music Group, a division of CBS Radio, Inc.

[@viinnie800]

Taylor is an amazing drummer, he is one of my biggest influences and I practically learned to play drums from him, this song is special to me I just don't know, it's different, the drum arrangements is just awesome, I'm sad to imagine what Foo Fighters will be like from now on, rest in peace my idol

[@sabss_13]

If you like his drumming here check out Spirit Of Radio by Rush, maybe you already know the song but if you listen to it you can hear the same ride rythim that Neal came up with, Taylor was unique, he combinado los of great drummers into his own awesome explosive style, he will forever be missed and remembered Ps: sorry idk why I didn't finish my sentence lol

[@midwestdepressed]

Plus dude is laying down SOLID ass harmonies the entire time. His solo projects as a lead songwriter and vocalist are excellent. Wish he got more chances to shine in FF but it is what it is, I love it all

[@towmater7081]

Yep . Great drummer indeed .

[@towmater7081]

@@sabss_13 This was Taylers favorite drummer i believe.

[@sabss_13]

@@towmater7081 yes, him and Roger Taylor

[@rockdiesel9141]

It's hard to watch Taylor's amazing talent and passion without tearing up. Rest in peace, bro.

[@MrNostalgiaX]

Pat Smear fuckin rocks! I always felt he was so underrated even when he was a simple 33 year old just newly recruited as a touring musician with Nirvana. He never get the recognition he's due. Bless him.

[@GlennonNelson]

M N It really depends on the song. A lot of the time his baritone sounding guitars add depth to Dave's guitar sounds. Sometimes all three guitarists will play different parts like Something From Nothing has Pat doing arpeggios, Chris playing slide guitar, and Dave playing the main rhythm part. A lot times, Pat gets buried in the mix in the studio recordings, but plays the louder rhythm guitar in live performances since Dave keeps his amps lower live to compensate for him being the lead vocalist. Since coming back for Wasting Light and Sonic Highways, they've started to try and integrate him better.

[@alcines]

@@GlennonNelson Klink jd

[@jimmyschmidt5077]

Facts

[@miroslavhruby6288]

exactly!

[@illanatomy]

Imagine being in the Germs, Nirvana and the Foo Fighters

[@seanhardy2686]

Shiflett's solo is insane

[@mattiasskroder]

Sean Hardy Gives me shivers every time. Definitely one of the best ff songs.

[@thetoastedplum]

Shame they looked at Dave instead

[@LindyCity]

@@thetoastedplum Always. I wish Shifty got more camera and solo time.

[@archietorbett5934]

@@thetoastedplum they always do that, the other band members all group together to make chris centre but they still dont film him 🤣

[@Matthew-Drums]

i had to make it 200 likes

[@ivygenesisluvsu]

here after the devastating news of Taylor’s passing this exact solo is what got me into drumming 11 years ago and I cannot believe this is real I feel so overwhelmed and horrible for the foos I cannot imagine what they are going through RIP Taylor one of the greatest drummers of all time ❤️‍🩹

[@Itskahuny]

Sometimes I look back and its would to me I've played for 22 years now. The amazing music that's come out over those years and drummers that have shapes my style along the way will never cease to amaze me. Jimmy Chamberlain undoubtedly is the reason I started playing. I would have never thought so many drummers would have changed my style along the say. Taylor undoubtedly had an effect. It's wild how much this album blew me away even ten years into playing.

[@andyd6338]

I love pats dancing He's like a cool dad

[@innerlogic239]

I love how Taylor incorporated Neil Peart’s signature ride pattern into Rope.

[@deltatristar]

This!

[@jonbourn473]

I was thinking that same thing while watching/hearing this

[@sagmanbennettrobbinsoppenh2926]

He was such a smart drummer, never gave himself the credit he deserved. But that's the thing that made him so damned good, the drive to be better. Same as Peart.

[@raraavis9070]

Honestly, it makes the song 100% better than it already is

[@innerlogic239]

@@raraavis9070 I agree 100%!

[@BigHumz155]

Taylor you beast! Impressive, I could never wear a suit and drum to a song like Rope

[@CMOYoung]

And sing too!

[@EvanSchatz]

3:40 tho

[@marksaid4144]

@@EvanSchatz Tasty

[@glennclark5503]

He looks better in a suit.

[@fredhankins7672]

Loser

[@dandunning7731]

Guitar solo* Keep camera on Dave* 😜

[@gabrielelstner9456]

The cameraman is a disaster...

[@Honeythebeebee]

the problem comes from the director!

[@slowmodon]

Dan Dunning they didn't solo him out 😂

The camera man probably didn't know where the harmonic notes came from

[@sethpre]

The cameraman was like “DAVE YOU ROCK!”

[@davidarana5265]

I love Pat's moves HAHAHAHA

[@peithometis7091]

how amazing isnt it that he's so great with guitar but the (dance) moves. hahaha

[@mikeysuzefour]

Who cares if you can dance onstage? I'm wishing that I'd be able to belt the lyrics like Dave Grohl does!

[@ryadachaibou8098]

The drumming on the chorus is an absolute marvel

[@rayrmyers]

Neil Pearl´s signature ride pattern... LOVE!

[@abiyasacobain]

I agree with you

[@bowgo4205]

r.i.p

[@ITSHAA-yn5zc]

@@rayrmyersNeil Pearl?

[@margaretedwards1366]

That's the bridge, not the chorus.

[@nailsninja777]

Dave has so much stage presence! He's a true role model to all rockers! :)

[@dominiclegare]

+Nailsninja777 A ICON!

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

The Fab Four, Beatles, musical geniuses as they were, wished they could play live like this.

[@marcfaur]

This is how you play live!

[@williamaltman1084]

Marc Faur they play great live I have seen them 6 times

[@mikeysuzefour]

This is STILL one of the best live performances I've ever seen on Letterman...Foo Fighters totally rocked TV this late night!

[@ThaKid14]

Absolutely devastated to hear about Taylor. I just can’t believe it. RIP to one of the greatest to ever do it. Will be dearly dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers with the whole Foo Fighters family. :(. This gonna sting for a while

[@ielizabethm2]

That ending was terrific. Like holy smokes, I would love to get all crazy if they did that in their concert.

[@jennamayhem5696]

Foo Fighters put on a great live show. I love the live version of Rope. The ending gives me chills.

[@wadehaws8613]

I was blown away by their energy. We'll miss Taylor Hawkins. Oof.

[@finleyrage2672]

the ending where it turned all thrash for a few seconds gave me full on goosebumbs. I just started moshing out as soon as taylor switched the beat up so unexpected

[@sullivan2339]

I've watched this many times- the drummer just pumps all the way- he is one cool cat!

[@alexfoster6176]

RIP man. this one really hurts.

[@5rjb]

Taylor said in an interview this is one of the hardest songs to sing and play live

[@mikehge]

I don't think I've ever heard a band sound so good live as much the Foo Fighters do.

[@pads3976]

Holy hell give Taylor a hand

[@adial0z]

dave is so talented, he can do everything

[@iamdodgepodge]

RIP Taylor. We miss you already. Also, what a T H I C C bass sound.

[@MasterSwing]

Drums in the chorus remembers me to yyz so much! awesome!

[@LudwigSC93]

seriously???...LOL....this isn't even in the same country (let alone ballpark) as YYZ.

[@gotmilk2345]

LudwigSC93 You've never listened to YYZ if you don't see the similarity in the beat. This song uses such a Peart-esque bell pattern for the chorus that I'm wouldn't be surprised if the exact same beat is floating around in a Rush song somewhere

[@evankeal]

He is referring to the ride cymbal, found all over Rush songs, and in a recurring part of YYZ. Taylor talks about that ride thing often, as do other drummers. I use it too whenever possible its great. It was conceived first by Peart. Also Subdivisions, Spirit of Radio, Red Barchetta and many others have the exact same bell pattern.

[@spamwagon]

Not that often that we get to see Chris Schiflett's chops really shine through. That boy can play. And btw, I love that the Foos don't feel that every song is a vehicle for a guitar solo. They rule the day with dynamics, melody and complex, layered rhythms between all 3 guitars, bass and drums. Their songs are among the most well-written in rock today.

[@normalynn1425]

Reminiscent of the Beatles appearance on Ed Sullivan... I love it!!!!

[@tracimecca8695]

this hole setlist is kick ass and they all look so good in a suit but my heart is with Chris

[@christurner3556]

Taylor moving the mic away from the kit right before he goes ham >>>>

[@kadendaniels885]

The Ed Sullivan Show took place in the same studio as the now David Letterman Show Hence the Homage to the greatest rock band of all time The Beatles

[@diegodx90]

Vuela alto Taylor A tocar con los más grandes. Gracias por la música y entrega en la tarima. 😭😭😭😭

[@joshcaudill9340]

First off round of applause to Pat for killing the dance floor 😂 and 2 the drums in this song are sick. The technical level is insane and he just kills it

[@LA-pi1xf]

💔RIPTaylor It is so hard to believe. You will truly be missed. Thank you for your talent, joy and love of rock and roll. ❤️. Sending love to your family and to your brothers in the foo fighters. ❤️🙏

[@Jerrico71]

The music itself sounds like RUSH in a big way. The Foos are just unbelievably versatile and talented. They've attained that hard to achieve longevity stamp! Way to go Dave and company...you're awesome.

[@otaylorgoulart]

Pat at 3:40 so classy!

[@robhimself01]

taylor goulart I ❤️ Pat Smear

[@BOBSAGET-sn8ex]

Fuck yes

[@sagvancoffee7364]

My most favorite rhythm guitarist

[@sjf1981]

2 weeks later I can finally watch this video. Man Taylor...

[@HoffmansYouTube]

Is it weird my first thought was how weird that bass sounds with this music?

[@HoffmansYouTube]

I'm just talking about the Hofner tone. Nate is a hell of a bassist. I'm just used to that fender sound with the foos

[@sentriesband]

Sounds very Rush-y

[@flaherty5090]

I know what you mean, it doesn't sound right with the song their playing, it sounds too 'hollow'.

[@HoffmansYouTube]

Sounds almost like a stand up bass

[@kurdtjohn]

Sounds like it was strung with flatwounds.

[@TyDie85]

God damn this live version is BETTER than the album version!!! That's how music is supposed to be (in my opinion). That change to the ending is so god damn EPIC!!! These guys obviously bust their asses doing the best they can do write great music AND to perform it to the best of their abilities!

[@ManuscriptRe591]

I'm gonna miss him. This performance is mind blowing.

[@ishopinamsterdam]

i love the way they made the new record! it really sounds the same when they play live, that's what makes the foo fighters so awesome, they are like normal people and then they turn into gods as soon as you give them instruments

[@hacksawhavoc7807]

This is the most foo fighters song of all the foo fighters

[@Maurice_Moss]

Definitely one of the best rock songs ever!

[@LudwigSC93]

....and obviously you have listened to very little music.

[@DSPhat]

LudwigSC93 ... and obviously you have listened to very little opinions that aren't yours.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

I'm sixty-two years old, I grew up listening to the Beatles when they were still playing live, I am classically trained in music, and I grew up listening to both Bach and Claude Debussy. And still this live performance blows my mind, ensemble playing at best!

[@jClayT6]

Highly recommend BLINDMELON INTIMATE&INTERACTIVE...one of the greatest live sets top to bottom of all time. Truly a spiritual experience

[@mikeysuzefour]

Dave and the band still rock this tune silly...My all-time favorite song by these artists! :-)

[@DarioGalesi]

Definitely a tribute to Beatles. The Viola Like Bass Guitar, terrific sound however. Guitars up on the chest.

[@DarioGalesi]

I mean that. Sounds terrific for their style.

[@mikeysuzefour]

@Dario Galesi I couldn't have described it better -- Definitely a Beatles tribute vibe!

[@magwaaf]

now i want a foo fighters double album of beatles covers...

[@jamesmanson9890]

not a viola bass

[@RealShrigmaMale]

Also the font on the bass drum head

[@liamlam6606]

CHRIS FUCKING SHIFLETT!!!!!

[@ToddleyProductions]

194 people don't know what real music sounds like

[@dxrkxtsvsk]

+ToddleyProductions what if you are one of them? ∆ confirmed

[@ToddleyProductions]

but im not tho . i love the foo fighters

[@dxrkxtsvsk]

ToddleyProductions okay then

[@isagitario62]

+ToddleyProductions 194 emos.

[@JamesOKlippel]

Dude his choice of bass in this is hilarious yet fucking awesome with the drum choice. It's like they played rope but in the 70s lol

[@DonovanTwaddle]

RIP Taylor. I never saw a more explosive drummer in my life. Dave is a national treasure. His talent runs so deep. Chris Schiflet is a criminally unsung guitarist. And this song is a masterpiece of bombastic rock ‘n’ roll. This is absolutely perfect!

[@khun_le]

That ending! Awesome!

[@ryankuefler8733]

RIP Taylor Hawkins. This is my favorite live performance of theirs and during this sad time I thought revisit this great video.

[@ringodingo]

The Foo playing sweet tribute to The Knack. : )

[@deadweight6090]

This show is what really sold me on the foo fighters..Been a solid fan ever more.

[@TyDie85]

I LOVE how they altered that ending! It was so ....GOD!!! just makes me wanna pick up my guitar, write a song, then play my drums and beat the hell out of them!!! Lol

[@jacobtankersley8291]

Ok but can we congratulate Taylor for wearing a shirt and even better a SUIT

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

The greatest band to come around since the early 90s and 80s....there's nothing else.

[@s.hameleers3508]

So tight live, some bands dont even sound like this on album, great band !

[@HeavyRaiden]

my fav foos song

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Hawkins kills this gig!

[@user-nv7bh6lo5d]

This indecision got me climbing up the walls Been cheating gravity and waiting on the falls How did this come over me, thought I was above it all Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown On a kiss, thought I'd save my breath for you On a kiss, thought I'd save my breath for you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear When you, go, I, go, loose These premonitions got me crying up a storm Leave your condition, this position does no harm On a kiss, thought I'd save my breath for you On a kiss, thought I'd save my breath for you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear When you, go, I, go, loose Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now Give me some hope I'm coming through, I'm counting on you Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear When you, go, I, go Loose

[@ericwalter4771]

Came and went as a Foos fan over the years but they were definitely my generations band. Really bummed to read about Taylors passing, he seemed so genuine and amazing as a musician and as a person . An absolutely incredible talent gone too soon. Thoughts and prayers for the Foo Fighters. ✌️

[@JulesFox]

This is such an exciting and "prog" song, I really dig it. Looking forward to what the Foo's are going to bring on their new album Concrete and Gold.

[@TheAknativeboy]

taylor hawkens was absolutely badass

[@quaidbergo]

Pat sliding in the shiny shoes. Smoooooth.

[@rafabws]

It must have been really hard for the PR guys to convince Taylor to keep the suit on. He seems to always take off his shirt at their concerts!

[@dkwuhn]

You guys know why Taylor smiles so much, right? Because he thanks higher powers every waking second that he's not just a tour drummer for Alanis Morissette anymore.

[@rollerscab]

Pat is smooth

[@bobkat321]

Good to hear Fooeys playing some time signature changes.

[@TwisteddigitTK]

Love this drum part, especially the ride cymbal work during the chorus!

[@drummerboy231434]

FInally after being with the band for 10+ years, the lead guitarist finally got a solo.

[@dannymartinez6836]

This reminds me of in bloom

[@xaviermaraspini8659]

The way pat swings is a less aggressive version of how dave swings

[@jasoli1749]

Pat with the rocker dad stage moves

[@pedrofranco6207]

Pat Smear dancing at 3:40 hilarious

[@gskhaladon]

pedro franco y.m.m

[@elsewho]

As a old energetic atomic bomb of a guy, went to slane this year, go see them live if you can, spiritual experience

[@ianwrecked]

Pat is just groovin' the entire time.

[@MichaelElsegood]

The ending of that song is just to cool :)

[@Fighter1000000]

I need some Rope :-)

[@ottaiano68]

THE BEST SHOW EVER !

[@bradleythebear17]

everything that pat does in this video is somehow hilarious to me. just kept laughing at him the whole time, what a guy.

[@marcoricci55]

Oh my good LOrd!!! THis song is a priceless gift for whoever loves goo bold well written and magnificently performed rock. I really love it! Long Live Foo Fighters.

[@pautini]

I love it!.

[@wendypeckham8776]

Awsome bonham drum solo! Shiflett is so ignored but such a great

[@devenpawar9511]

Finally, a Foo Fighters live video where Chris isn't mixed super low!

[@soniafernandez7250]

☆Letterman Show☆Estos videos En particular estan geniales, Como baila Pat Y el solo de Cris Con su guitarra la rompe👌🎸

[@catynnanieto3495]

Cool Taylor 😘 the best drums fire 🔥🔥🔥♥️🎶🤘 Dave and Taylor sweet soulmates ♥️ Beautiful intense love 😍 for years

[@katieb928]

I swear I ovulate every time I hear Chris Shiflett play guitar!

[@mikeysuzefour]

Isn't that TMI @Katie Bone LOL??

[@an225gd]

this should be a concert DVD

[@seanoftheeast]

Totally schooling in dynamics. I cannot listen to this song enough! I listen to this and Bridge Burning every morning on the way to work.

[@diegogarza9321]

That's a cool bass line

[@johnnypark5041]

Of some reason Chris reminds me of Chase in House MD

[@NickGuitarMalfara13]

HOW CAN YOU NOT SMILE AT THE DRUM SOLOSSS

[@leefje77]

by far my favourite foo's song

[@kennethandersen4076]

How the "F" that 198 people did not like like this? I was happy to see Pat Smear as well...very under-rated player.

[@Knux576]

Probably the terrible bass tone. It's not even the bassist's fault, he's great, it's just a bad guitar. He usually plays a Fender, this time he played what seems like a Hofner though for whatever reason. Other than that, awesome performance.

[@EdwoodCA]

The Hofner styled bass is a nod to Paul McCartney's Hofner 'violin' bass, since the Foos are paying tribute to the Beatles with their matching suits, and the "Foo Fighters" graphic on Taylor's bass drum being a direct copy of the Beatles font/logo. Plus, it's the Ed Sullivan Theatre, if I'm not mistaken. The Beatles were famously introduced to the U.S. on the Ed Sullivan Show. edit: That's more of a Les Paul shape with Hofner styling cues [control plate/knobs], but definitely not like McCartney's iconic Hofner "violin" bass. With that headstock, it might be a Hagrstrom, perhaps? [Like most all of Pat's guitars.]

[@andyd6338]

Knux576 Bad guitar?

[@jamesbargar4469]

Gotta love Dave. His singer for his old band shot himself and he goes off and starts an even better band. RE-SPECT

[@leany6298]

NO HE WAS MURDERED BY COURTNEY

[@whitedevil2]

what a colorful performance

[@mrst0754]

How can u not like this?! Rock n roll is alive & well

[@camdowell9406]

That Dave Grohl dance though....

[@RockAndGrohlMe]

Jean Dough Yeah, it’s totally how we danced to the break in Missing Persons “Walkin’ in LA” in ‘82 lol. 💕🕺🏻🚶🏻‍♀️ I love me some Dave Grohl new-wave moooves!

[@EFRAINKING20]

These guys are noble, gods

[@sephrothguy]

Pat cracks me up this whole video

[@InsaneCombo13]

It's very hard to find unique songs like that in this century