Foo Fighters with Tony Joe White 'Polk Salad Annie' David Letterman

[@4seeableTV]

So I just heard this song on Sirius XM, then I did Wikipedia to find out more about White, and now here I am watching his performance with the Foo Fighters. All within 10 minutes. I just love this song.

[@sandraoyns-wilson6098]

My good god, who'd have ever thought Foo Fighters and Tony Joe would go together, but by hell they do.Most excellent.Dave's got it as well.

[@johnlittle3430]

Dave was so awesome, and loved so much great music, but this is by far his best band intro ever. "If I was this guy, you could all kiss my ass." Incredible and 100% correct!

[@pmgraham2001]

They can’t help smiling when they sing “Gators got your granny”, Elvis always smirks during his performance of it

[@aplleyva]

One of my favorite Presley recordings

[@lyallg7925]

😂

[@GrantAinsley]

I saw Tony Joe White at the Edmonton Folk Fest about five years ago on a hot Sunday afternoon. There he was on this small stage with only around 150 people watching. WTF I thought? This is Tony Joe White people!

[@MarkSmith-th1ij]

One of my favorite songs of all time plus the foo fighters!! Doesn't get much better than this!! Tony Joe White and Taylor Hawkins RIP!

[@azoutlaw7]

I am in awe! Tony Joe White still the epitome of smooth. Dave Grohl the epitome of respect. David Letterman's the epitome of delightful. Thank you for sharing.

[@IzzyMillerMusic]

That chord he hits hard at 3:36 is more rock n' roll than anything most folks will ever do.

[@MJ-dq8ik]

Kick ass version. Tony Joe White was such an underrated singer/songwriter. Check out his other music. Soooo good (like Boot Money)

[@biffo555]

You called it! Boot Money is awesome! And lve Tell Me a Swampy Story!

[@oldrustycars]

Keep Going...just telling some guys "not from around here" directions to get to the swamp.

[@Kami_P_8000]

Bayou Woman is phenomenal

[@gregorymontanez5882]

How damn lucky for the Foo fighters to be able to perform with Tony Joe White!

[@52807jeff]

RIP, Tony Joe White,

[@alabamamothman2986]

Damn I didnt know he died. I'll miss him. Thanx for the info ...

[@rgf0618]

Amen!

[@cathycastleton]

When ? This was the first 45 I ever bought !

[@MarekAd]

I have discovered Tony just recently and i do not understand why. He perfectly suits to other amazing musicians like John Fogerty, Ry Cooder, J. J. Cale or Mark Knopfler... It is like discovering other treasure.

[@shrimpu]

JJ Cale is largely unknown even now. I feel lucky to be one of those who found his music. Nick Drake, Jackson C Frank. They belong to the same club

[@andymcdonell2715]

I had the honour of playing in Mr White's opening act in Brisbane over 20 years ago. Here to report that he is a charming and humble, very gracious man. Also probably the coolest individual I have ever been in a room with... His show was superb too... Minimal and brilliant...

[@rickcourier8451]

Tony Joe has long been a a favorite of mine. He's the reason I started playing guitar. Thanks for sharing this national treasure

[@Mikepleith]

Letterman’s ad lib comment at the end is what made him so great - unexpected and the reaction from TJW and Dave Grohl was hilarious - it’s the icing on the cake to a great performance

[@tennesseeridgerunner5992]

I love how the Foo Fighters always seem to pay homage to the past. I believe that they are true musicians and due to their immense success have the freedom to do whatever they want musically. I wonder how many of the younger generation have benefited from seeing FF point back to to what has come before. I have been watching the Foo Fighters HBO rock-doc mini series "Sonic Highways" and it is absolutely brilliant. I would encourage fans of just good ol' American music to check it out. Man I love Foo Fighters.

[@thirstycromwell4289]

Yes, let's all kiss their asses.

[@jperce1]

They are the class of the rock and roll seen no drugs no drama just great stuff.. I've seen them twice once with Dave's throne and what a show they put on Foo Fighters for the Super Bowl!!!!!!!!!

[@Stanimal62]

Sonic Highways was indeed a great documentary, loved the history lesson that it gave.

[@stratmanjoe]

Dave Grohl is one of the most talented, kind people on the planet!!!

[@theresaheyer537]

yup yup Foo Fighters are just wonderful,love Dave n the band fightin' dem foooooos!

[@guitarhero6584]

Tony Joe White always the "coolest cat in the room" guy even up to the very end! Awesome

[@mexxbone]

No doubt. Badass all the way through.

[@katherinehunter9526]

He was the coolest smoothest Southern Gentleman. You got hot and cold chills just standing next to Tony. Rest in Rock n Roll Brother. ✌❤🎸🎶🙏

[@robertburke1486]

"claimed" he had a bad back

[@tommilroy4555]

A real Southern Gentleman: The way he stood up when Dave shook his hand and the look of genuine happiness on his face...

[@lindacook6601]

Love this version with the Foo Fighters. Tony Joe was awesome!

[@stevekovacs1939]

Kudos to The Foo Fighters for respecting the old artists...

[@LindyL1964]

North Louisiana (Oak Grove) native. Legend around here. Love his music. Love this version of Polk Salad Annie with the Foo fighters. TJW is awesome!

[@jltrem]

I miss Tony Joe, too.

[@bloozedaddy9965]

The great Tony Joe died today suddenly and unexpectedly at age 75. One of the great American Originals has left us and may he rest in peace. His new album was just released about 3 weeks ago and this is so unexpected.

[@jemen1709]

This is so sad. Its been such a bad "surprise" as Bowies dead then...

[@se9f282]

New album is coming this May.

[@patrickmallery]

Awesome love Tony Joe White

[@Drjeferylevy]

Have watched over 100 times and still keep watching. I love the Foo Fighters for giving us this gift.

[@Rowlandph]

The Foo Fighters..never sounded so good...WITH Tony playing!..Love it!..

[@davidmyers3745]

THE GREAT TONY JOE WHITE

[@floydcouncil1690]

Very few people are born to play guitar, the Swamp Fox is one of them. Phenomenal tune sir, and I absolutely love your guitar strap.

[@jeremiah123z]

That's some tasty geetar playin' -, especially from Tony Joe. I don't think I've ever seen Letterman quite so taken by a musical performance. And rightly so.

[@slashshat8035]

Love the Foo's when they pay tribute like this...stay till the end...Letterman is genuine thrilled to have had this on his show. Its almost like he didnt know this was gonna happen.

[@jasonbroom7147]

Pat just lovin' life, like he always does. The pure joy on his face is absolutely tangible. Very cool.

[@rhbcpa007]

Saw him as warmup to CCR in 73 or 74. He was fantastic and the crowd loved him.

[@davidreynolds4684]

Love the distortion. And sounds like theyre running mono.

[@320psi]

Love it

[@davrowb]

Wow! So glad I found this on U Tube , just fantastic! 👏🤘

[@Phish1995]

God Bless Dave Ghrol. He understands.

[@jimsmith2837]

Dave gets it.

[@netosampaio8548]

Spiteful.

[@jessewalker4195]

Don't know how old this is but grohl always finds way to get more respect from me

[@jamesvernon1852]

I heard Polk Salad Annie ten years ago by accident when I got Spotify and it's been in my sixties playlist ever since

[@sylviaross5486]

Great video! Watching the Foo Fighters paying their respects to the master of swamp rock makes me love them even more. RIP Tony Joe White. Hopefully they have poke salad up in Heaven.

[@williamwilson6499]

Old enough to remember this song when it was new. This rendition is so well done. Wish I could have seen it live.

[@susanbotwinski5584]

I had no idea this existed! Wow! What a treat. ❤ Chomp chomp chomp. What a great tribute to Tony. Bless those Foos! 🥰😃🔥

[@joedipiza1090]

Tony Joe White: Legendary Unique Style

[@Jean721]

My Lord!!! Here I am again. Just so, so good!!!!!!!!!!

[@spacecatboy2962]

HES BEEN PLAYING THIS SONG ON TV SHOWS FOR 6 DECADES

[@brianforgie7724]

Yep and always some thing worth the listen. Killer tune

[@oldrustycars]

It's a shame so many never listened to any of his other songs.

[@brothermac9719]

TJW was The Original Bayou Bluzman! 🐊

[@mdteletom1288]

I first heard this song on Elvis' Greatest Hits collection and then I stumbled on White's version on Spotify and every time I hear him sing this it gets better and better. Kudos to the Foo Fighters and Schaffer's band for a great arrangement.

[@daveberswick5372]

White's version is his own .He wrote it.

[@stevenmarshall9636]

Mr. White wrote " Polk salad", but even TJW said he wrote it for ELVIS. TJW also wrote " rainy night in Georgia". Check out his concert from ' ohne filter'.

[@Deltoidicus]

DAMN Tony Joe’s got the fuzz put to that guitar!!!

[@edwinearl4584]

Gotta watch this every month or so. Can’t get enough. RIP Taylor. 💔

[@lifesgood9528]

I absolutely love this song and believe I love it even more now! Wow! Brilliant!!!! 🎶 🥁 🎤

[@KaptSonic22]

Proof that you can never have too many guitars with your classic salad ~

[@jramsey9690]

That's "salat."

[@jeffreyparsons4740]

RIP Tony Joe White. You live on in your music.

[@kenperk9854]

Muscle Shoals misses Tony Joe. 🙁

[@lastnamefirst4035]

TJW great guitarist and songwriter. One of my favorites. Love "Rainy Night In Georgia" Rip TJW

[@johndeeble9826]

The best "slow"guitarist of all time. Nothing better than a slow, soul filled groove. He was the king of the slow burn

[@Phish1995]

Damn right

[@beckysivley447]

When this song first came out I would get chills all over, his voice was so nice. Tony Joe White live on more songs please.

[@Crystal_Baller]

Was watchin Waylon videos and seen a comment about legend Tony Joe White

[@SilverSteve]

Dave always had the best music on his show

[@MsMcmoe]

Just found out he passed, I still have my 45 of this song. Very good performance, the man made a lot of albums & wrote many songs for others. R.I. P.

[@cathycastleton]

The how how Iconic blues man Got to love how Dave letterman gave these guys airtime and a future audience , now way after these musicians gone x

[@Buelligan88]

Never in my life could I have ever envisioned Pat Smear on stage with Tony Joe White.

[@PolyphonicPress]

I've never met him, but Pat seems like a pretty cool guy. He always looks like he's having a good time and enjoys playing no matter who with.

[@ThomasWelraeds]

@@PolyphonicPress yeah with his guitar unplugged.

[@rax134]

He’s using a wireless. You can see it on the guitars lower section on close ups.

[@tdrewke]

@@ThomasWelraeds I think it was connected but turned way down in the mix, as would be right for this. It's Tony Joe and the bass you want to hear.

[@rodhuy01]

Sadly passed on 3 or 4 days ago, but not without leaving his legacy behind. thats what brings me here ! I had the good fortune to see him in 1994 at the Byron Bay Blues Festival. he was so cool, laid back and groove indulgent ! i remembered his rambling swamp blues on 'Undercover Agent of the Blues'. sublime~!!

[@stevetrivago]

That was awesome… too many artists to know in one lifetime

[@johndee4055]

Now that’s what is called rock and roll! Enough said son

[@andrewwilliams9599]

"If I was this guy--and this is just between you and me--you could all kiss my ass." You said it, Dave. Perfect. I want that on my tombstone.

[@dxfoolrf227]

Remarkable. I always hear this song in my mind while I cut grass ... I would see big patches behind the out buildings as a boy..

[@roaddog7542]

Dave loved it. The other musicians loved it. I loved it.

[@kidsmoked]

What a life to command such a following of talented musicians. Tony Joe ❤️

[@bode54]

One of the best!

[@MrStrocube]

Feeling the LOVE on this one! Swampy AF!

[@Jean721]

Listening to this song over and over. Just so good!!!!!!!!

[@kso808]

Great version! Love that brass!

[@blusmahn]

Great music STILL LIVES !!!!!

[@LostMyMojo100]

From '69, yeah

[@Drjeferylevy]

Thank you Foo Fighters -- this is incredible!

[@Phish1995]

So agree

[@Phish1995]

Right on!

[@HopliteWarlord]

How good is this, I can listen to it over and over!

[@theturk3006]

Awesome...viewed this 50 times...need me a mess of polk salad...

[@streetpi1010]

2020 Tony Joe White & Foo Fighters awesome! Who's out there?

[@kurtashton4155]

Nobody can sing it like Elvis!!!

[@yolandawray7153]

I member here in this song in the late 60s on kgfj the sound of success radio station in Los Angeles California

[@grbmajor6645]

OK be honest...when you heard this song on the radio, before videos, how many of you thought Tony Joe was a cool black blues dude?

[@mikejmarvin]

I always figured that Elvis took it from a black guy

[@andrewwilliams9599]

I did . Same with Kevin Ayers. The great writer Harlan Ellison thought so, too , until he saw Tony Joe on TV.

[@timwaldburger7819]

I figured Tony for a big Black dude, no matter what, excellent tuneage

[@Deltoidicus]

GRB Major absolutely!!! A big, mean Joe Greene looking fella!!

[@normancatron1933]

He was on the Johnny cash show

[@henkjochems1887]

Rip Tony and thanks for the musical pleasure you brought me!

[@harleygal420]

My good taste in music brought me here. Love this. Thanks guys.

[@j.davidsemple6988]

Wow ! That was a gem - TJW can still rock ! What a band with the Foo Fighters !

[@juanitaspears2833]

The Foos doing one of my favorite songs. Okay!!

[@jCd1058]

Redefinition of badass.

[@roofermarc1]

There is not any musician that's as laid back as TJW

[@jimmaculate5]

this is exceptionally great

[@ailaineneff]

TONY JOE WHITE!!! MY BIGGEST CRUSH!!! Hot man! I hope to one day-have a MAN like Tony. Elvis did his song (and I love Elvis) But TONY- no words-just....SIGH. LOVE- an ENIGMA forever

[@Rowlandph]

You can TELL ..that guy on the blue Les Paul on the right..is LOVIN' THIS!.. Like it's Christmas morning!.. All Smiles!..

[@ckom0007]

More of this kinda' stuff please!

[@ROGER2095]

He was 71 when he did this - Other guys his age play checkers.

[@zelmoziggy]

Paul McCartney is 76 and is on a world tour supporting his new album.

[@ROGER2095]

@@zelmoziggy - McCartney's still rockin' and still on his feet! And Mick Jagger 's still spry. Ray Benson & Willie Nelson just keep goin' and goin'. But me, I'm 65 and feel like one big bruise.

[@wajames123]

Amen, Brother Ben!

[@mysticmaverick1]

Stones' concerts cancelled for two months - Mick has to have a "medical procedure"@@ROGER2095

[@mysticmaverick1]

Steve Miller is 75, he is touring, his guitar playing is phenomenal, and his voice sounds as good as it did 45 years ago. Ray Stevens' still going strong performing at his one year old venue CabaRay. Herb Alpert is 84, still touring and his trumpet playing is superb and his voice sounds great. Robert Lamm still touring with Chicago, his voice sounds great, keyboard playing wonderful. Jimmy Webb, 72, still touring, piano playing is wonderful and in good voice; Eddie Levert, 76 and Walter Williams, 75, are still touring with the O'Jays; Kris Kristofferson is 82, still touring; Tommy James, 71, is still touring and sounds great; Johnny Rivers, 76, is still touring and sounds great. Jeff Lynne is 71, sounds and plays better than ever;

[@WTSTF378]

I don't know how many times they ever did this song together but this is Historic in so many ways.

[@archielaird9016]

love this song with the backing band adding depth.Holy!!!

[@theseeker6097]

Rip Joe White one of my favorite songs ever bless The Foo Fighters for paying tribute awesome!

[@sup393]

Rest in Paradise Tony

[@paulkeyton2870]

How I miss theLetterman show

[@danthefan5378]

Tony Joe is Peerless & Timeless, Miss You, Swamp Rock & Rest In Peace!

[@deboisblanc]

Damn that was good. Rainy Night ht in Georgia…..genius, legend

[@juanmadrid737]

El guitarrista del grupo es un gran músico, es muy respetuoso y casi ceremonial con " Tony" invitado de lujo. Mi reconocimiento a estos músicos que mostraron su admiración hacia Tony a través del respeto reverencial como Tony se lo merece. Eso los hará aún, más grandes y humildes músicos. Fue un agrado y un lujo este video.

[@michaelbutler6970]

I just stumbled across this gem. Pure awesomeness. I can’t help but think Dave Grohl is to music what Keanu Reeves is to movies.

[@davidschick6951]

I thought "Tony Joe White and Foo Fighters... this I gotta see." Glad I did. Never seen Letterman react like that.

[@zgaryhall]

Elvis would use this in his live shows, legend. TJW a true great also wrote rainy night in Georgia. Foo Fighters exceptional rock band💙👍🏼

[@richardbeach2430]

Tony Joe White was a major shot caller and enforcer for a legendary 1% MC and he settled a lot of club problems in those swamps down in the bayou