Foo Fighters - Rope (Live on Letterman)

[@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

[@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%!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@MrRasya89]

cool Dad

[@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!

[@ill.anatomy]

Imagine being in the Germs, Nirvana and the Foo Fighters

[@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

[@andyd6338]

I love pats dancing He's like a cool dad

[@rockdiesel9141]

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

[@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.

[@iamdodgepodge]

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

[@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!”

[@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.

[@ThePassiveFist]

Picture this, if you will... Feb 18, 1998. Auckland Town Hall. The Colour and The Shape Tour. 2 drumsets, side by side. Dave and Taylor, drumming simultaneously during an extended drum 'solo' 14 years later, my mind is still blown. amazing shit.

[@TheMiltzy14]

This just kicks ass

[@otaylorgoulart]

Pat at 3:40 so classy!

[@robhimself01]

taylor goulart I ❤️ Pat Smear

[@BOBSAGET-sn8ex]

Fuck yes

[@sagvancoffee7364]

My most favorite rhythm guitarist

[@5rjb]

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

[@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.

[@danillocarvalho2847]

R.I.P. Taylor! Thank you

[@randycassidy198]

Love you Taylor!

[@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

[@marcfaur]

This is how you play live!

[@williamaltman1084]

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

[@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.

[@randycassidy198]

My favorite live performance of theirs! Fuck ya!

[@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.

[@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

[@mikehge]

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

[@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

[@tracimecca8695]

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

[@mikeysuzefour]

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

[@christurner3556]

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

[@TheAknativeboy]

taylor hawkens was absolutely badass

[@Maybeprobablynot]

the live version kicks ASS!!!

[@sjf1981]

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

[@ielizabethm2]

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

[@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.

[@normalynn1425]

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

[@JoshTheCipher]

This bass line is so undeniably groovy it's insane.

[@WhiteGlory9559]

Modern Beatles ! This is music :)

[@adial0z]

dave is so talented, he can do everything

[@鄭元旻]

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

[@RockAndGrohlMe]

Pat at 1:12

[@kevinkappelman6227]

Great performance!

[@carlc2597]

Man these Foos on Letterman vids are pure f--in gold

[@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.

[@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

[@diegodx90]

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

[@benyoung4305]

THE most underrated Foos song.

[@benyoung4305]

@Fenrir K.Z wheue! Edgjeye!

[@stormcrowlegendary3512]

Nice Beetles callback. The style is like when the Beetles played on Letterman so long ago.

[@ringodingo]

The Foo playing sweet tribute to The Knack. : )

[@ManuscriptRe591]

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

[@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

[@Beezaboy]

The last 30 seconds. Amazing

[@maurosoaresnetto]

FOO FIGHTERS IS THE BEST BAND OF THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE.

[@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

[@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. ❤️🙏

[@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!

[@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.

[@MariiBonham]

They were concentrating on the new album!

[@ryankuefler8733]

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

[@khun_le]

That ending! Awesome!

[@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

[@JP_517]

RIP TAYLOR this was one of my favorite grooves you ever did

[@whesleyfernandes9675]

Oh men! Love u guys

[@manuelpena8967]

Thank you, Taylor.

[@katieb928]

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

[@mikeysuzefour]

Isn't that TMI @Katie Bone LOL??

[@findJLF]

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.

[@mifaigirarelepalle]

I'd like to thank DAVID LETTERMAN cuz every week i can watch my favourite bands live for free in great shows,,,thank you mr letterman

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Men in suits are a TURN ON! I LOVE this. Thank you. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@mikeysuzefour]

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

[@ottaiano68]

THE BEST SHOW EVER !

[@catynnanieto3495]

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

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

Taylor has the same unbridled fire in his playing that Dave has. He's about the only drummer who could replace Dave in his own band.

[@Tom6093]

True Rock lives in the Foo fighters !!!!!! On of the few great bands these days. This coming from a 43 year old guy.

[@s.hameleers3508]

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

[@pedrofranco6207]

Pat Smear dancing at 3:40 hilarious

[@gskhaladon]

pedro franco y.m.m

[@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?

[@deadweight6090]

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

[@jasoli1749]

Pat with the rocker dad stage moves

[@wendypeckham8776]

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

[@drummerboy231434]

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

[@HeavyRaiden]

my fav foos song

[@MichaelElsegood]

The ending of that song is just to cool :)

[@TM42]

Rest is peace, Taylor! One of the best to ever do it!

[@alejandro_gv11]

That's a cool bass line

[@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

[@michaeltlaisun4038]

the music is so sick . .👍👍

[@Notrocketscience101]

Musical genius, Motzart of our generation.

[@thebestlikerhaha]

pat's dance is a sign he is really enjoying his time with foo hehe

[@EFRAINKING20]

These guys are noble, gods

[@dannymartinez6836]

This reminds me of in bloom

[@pautini]

I love it!.

[@MrPrevoo1010]

How could you possibly not like this?

[@TKDCats312]

The drumming in the chorus is so reminiscent of Neil Peart, I'm lovin it. Great song.

[@rollerscab]

Pat is smooth

[@craniac24]

What a great Rush song!

[@LudwigSC93]

lol...cool that they have influence from them. great song really. '

[@juulpod9718]

Joseph Lloyd XD i assume that joke comes from the ride pattern taylor does

[@jcproductions2797]

Taylor is just insanely adorable😍

[@notknown4922]

that ride rhythm, dear TAYLOR

[@loganradd2]

I love the album. I really like watching Pat Smear in all of these vids. I really dig his ice skating moves. lol.