(HQ) The Black Keys - "Tighten Up" 5/25 Letterman (TheAudioPerv.com)

[@Merkin678]

"This kid can whistle" If I was him & Letterman said that to me, it would be on my tombstone.

[@obitouchiha3990]

I would've slapped letterman

[@samberry8288]

@@obitouchiha3990 I would of said harmony korine is my mate

[@Caarmelo]

@@obitouchiha3990 wow, you are such a bad boy ^^

[@kane6529]

@@Caarmelo I would put my balls on his drum set

[@xtremegamerx3]

gotta love a band that sounds just as good live as they do in the studio

[@DarrellWingerak]

It is amazingly rare that a live band can do what these guys do in the studio, on stage.

[@joeshittheragman6252]

The song that catapulted this band. This song was everywhere when it came out

[@LieutenantSarcasm26]

damn i can honestly say that this is one of the most badass songs today. he has an awesome voice and it leaves me feeling a little bit more epic everytime after I finish listening to it.

[@evano9867]

truth

[@tylrr2476]

this is the most 2011 comment ever

[@gore0802]

@tylrr2476 I love the moment when he said "It's 2011ing time" and 2011'nd all over the place

[@yourmomdx]

@@tylrr2476 how

[@tommbo66]

"Beautiful drums, are these yours"? "No" "Oh, those are nice"

[@HaveAniceDay2450]

Oh god , you are so cute

[@screamingwarhog]

He says it to every drummer on his show lol hilarious !

[@IntergalacticFool]

Are those yours or rentals?

[@Dezzy23]

Even their whistling is live!!! Lol I love these guys!!!! Thank God for good music.

[@blueorchid38]

goddamn I will never get sick of this song

[@NinjaCokeGaming]

Proves that great music still exists!!!

[@elijahaguirre7725]

My favorite part is nearing the end when they slow down the beat

[@peterluck6123]

They dont realy slow down in fact , they just change the guitar work a little bit, but youre right its the best part of the song

[@peterluck6123]

Elijah Aguirre i have listen to it again and maybe you are right, they slow down a little bit, its almost nothing, but yeah they slow down, even on the studio version it is the same, i didnt notice it before

[@LinusComedy]

I have an earworm since 3 days from that !

[@bungakrst]

me too!

[@MonRojasOfficial]

Same

[@pavelradev1990]

Rock & Roll will never die!

[@patelien]

Too late. It died 2020

[@bungakrst]

@@patelien no u

[@m1guelmontz887]

@@patelien hell nah the party just getting started

[@jackoff1826]

It's not dying because we don't love it. It's dying because the music industry is a controlled part of media entertainment, and rock and roll isn't what they choose to push to the kids these days. It's all BS.

[@aliciaclark234]

Hey hey, my my

[@ronburgandy79]

This song is so ridiculously good. I've listened to it SO many times and it still amazes me.

[@chraosta]

My boi the drummer looks like he’s about to be late to an important Microsoft business meeting...

[@jackoff1826]

He was. He's now a Kirby vacuum salesman.

[@Staylogical]

These guys are seriously good.And their heart seems to be in the right place.

[@friday9703]

I think it's the best live version of ''Tighten Up'' !

[@wolf870626]

Howard Wolowitz,Quentin Tarantino,Jeff Goldblum and Ramsey Bolton are a hell of a band!

[@zackb917]

wolf870626 one of the most random collection of names I've ever seen in my life

[@PedroFaria]

Did you mean Howard Wolowitz, Jimmie Dimmick, David Levinson and Ramsey Bolton?

[@theonlyrealjohn2110]

Are you trying to say Patrick Carney looks like Goldblum? Because clearly he's Robert Carradine if he's anyone.

[@reltihfloda2175]

Funny thing is that Howard Wolowitz(Simon Helberg) and Dan Auerbach are jewish, maybe that's why they look alike.

[@_Ike]

@@theonlyrealjohn2110 Buddy Holly, all the way, man.

[@TheGurry]

GOD, when the song breaks down at the end i literally can't stop myself from rocking out. these guys are awesome

[@RSLweblog]

Black Keys played one of my favorite sets at SxSW this year. Definitely one of the best live bands in the US right now. Brothers is a SICK album - probably my favorite new LP of 2010. It's right there with The Big Come Up.

[@johnnycsp]

Perfect , just like the studio version . These guys have style , and charisma , reminds The Beatles, not only because the Ludwig drums , the Dan's guitar stripe , and Dan n' Patrick clothes n boots , but the energy in stage , playin with passion , enjoyin the moment !!! This is the best band that i 've seen latey. I'm drooling !!!

[@HonestTries]

Damn, I love the way he plays that guitar. Such fervent passion!

[@93Bigbrown]

Can't believe I shook hands with these two! FUKIN AWESOME I GOT TO MEET THEM!

[@matthewbeach2952]

Holy shit Dan has some amazing control over his voice.

[@gloria88246]

I still love them❤❤ one of my favorites is Sinister kid 💯💯💯

[@BillieSebastian]

People still make good music today, It might be a little hard to find but it's out there! Rock on Black Keys! \m/

[@lazyitus]

how could anyone dislike these guys? they are undeniable ! ! !

[@NatralSelection]

Letterman really liked it - he doesn't always react that way to a musical guest and you can tell they earned his respect just by his attitude.... Legit.

[@JMillz93ful]

I love when the blacks keys play live, it really shows their true talent.

[@Paowhoyouare]

"This kid can whistle" ahhaha , love their performance!! :D hope they come soon to Argentina!

[@noobsmoke34]

reza conmigo para que eso pase

[@Acin101]

Thsi is one of the best Rock N Roll songs I've heard in a long time, the beat is so intoxacating, the black keys are now one of my favorite bands.

[@db6040]

Carney is a decent drummer with tons of love for the music and it shows. He's not trying to be the next Pert just trying to do the music justice.

[@teosbellows7367]

Pert? Have you ever heard Niel Pert Shuffle, neither have I.

[@clos24]

Everyone always expects everyone to be the greatest ever like if you arent the greatest you suck. Its annoying hes a good drummer and that's that.

[@bigsexygoat8]

Well I mean just like Ringo, sit in the music don’t take it over. Unless the music calls for it.

[@roncoghlan8196]

You can't fake passion. Carney's got passion.

[@Casatekonmigo]

, Guitar + Drums , Keys and Bass + Good Voice = Amazing music

[@EDeeire]

Fuck these guys could really bring a soulful yet dirty gritty sound.

[@ChristianW1975]

I absolutely love this song, he has a great voice... such nerve.

[@curtist1451]

Ive been randomly whistling this for years and finally realized where I got it.

[@bigtay522]

Once again showing that a solid groove goes a long way.

[@Kriskazam]

Oh my gosh they're amazing live, Auerbach's vocals live are just on spot :O

[@EmptySky75]

I saw them at the Ed Sullivan Theater for their second Letterman appearance and prior to that I had never heard of them..and ever since I saw them live I will always be a fan. They are fantastic!

[@Elizabethx15]

Letterman the only one who had The Black keys on late night?

[@adkinneyam]

Conan. A few of those performances are on here.

[@colorxeffect]

I believe this performance should be a bench mark for all current day live performers

[@henriquelopes6873]

I saw them 2 days ago in Lisbon. I stood 9 hours on my feet, And it rained all day, but damn!, it was the best hours of my life. And when a saw them comming in, I almost cry. I was right in front of them. Love for The Black Keys. Peace Out

[@thebrownviking9523]

Bloody fantastic. What a band, fantastic live!!

[@hockeytaint22]

They sound 100% better live than on the album

[@Carlonchoblazers]

It's not about sounding better... it's just about being (slight) different, but as good as they are in the studio as they are alive!

[@raghera]

I am seeing them for the 3rd time live tonight and am so excited. Last time was so great I will I bought tickets to see them every day they are here!

[@jose76pe]

excellent drummer

[@jayjayapocalipsis]

Cheers for the kind of music thats Amazing in Studio Version and f@scking insane in Live Version !!

[@MiNiMiCkY37]

"Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Thats it. Thats what were looking for!" lmao

[@chipthetormentor]

I will always love the black keys no matter what. I got to enjoy their laid back style since 04 but now its a new decade, a new Black Keys. Popular culture is ready for them now, and when I'm and old man. I can brag to my children how I heard The Black Keys for the first time live and have seen them over 10 different times.

[@SpookyApparition]

Why does Patrick Carney always look like he's just picked up sticks for the first time?

[@twiggidy]

Like he literally just learned a 2/4 beat yesterday. Also, if you watch other performances on they do on Letterman, Dave always messes with Carney at the end. It's hilarious.

[@ForObviousReason]

The Black Keys have been my favorite band for several years now, but there's no denying that Patrick is the Ringo of drumming in our generation...

[@leacristina821]

I'm glad someone else can see that. They're such a good band but a bad drummer

[@bc5133]

Pat grooves his ass off! He has his own style and feel, and he comes up with parts nobody else would have... He isn’t a technician and that’s one of the things I love about him.

[@steventasker235]

ForObviousReason ringo was a great drummer

[@tubeunit]

I can't go one day without playing a Black Keys youtube video, and this one is awesome. Can't think of another band I'd like to see live as much as these guys.

[@jmrmusic3191]

I wanted lurh, I needed lurh;)

[@coldplaychica]

wow this is an awesome performance they always sound really great live :]]]

[@double_ey]

I didn't realise Howard from Big Bang theory was so good at singing

[@onemotosk8r1234]

***** he's trying to be funny

[@lebronjames7041]

double_ ey iv never noticed that!

[@PLefevre95]

this presentation did it for me! I bought this single on Itunes...Simply the Best!!!! Love you guys =^)

[@VarGGreven]

0:15 Dan Auerbach totally looks like Howard from Big Bang theory...

[@G420Law]

I just heard this song the other day for the first time, diggin it big time. Good sound.

[@RidgeWolf13]

When did Tim Roth start a rock band?

[@twiggidy]

dead

[@brandon7533]

So much raw talent and creativity

[@ralph007ralph]

3:45 Letterman: Beautiful drums, are these yours? Pat: No, No Too funny!

[@hgb0005]

How is that funny?

[@willmorei]

I knew at little time, I fell in love with the sound, Incredible

[@joaofrancisco9410]

Mclovin tocando bateria é foda

[@pasiramo3103]

Love this band!

[@marioposella7677]

this drummer cant keep time to save his life

[@ÑEZ0688]

My fav Black Keys song on Letterman is still I Got Mine, amazing performance

[@dc44indy]

IMO these guys are much better than jack white, but Dan's more detached stage presence has made them less popular. He gets into the music but he doesn't really engage the audience so he doesn't get the attention white does despite being his equal musically and a better songwriter. Just my opinion.

[@JosephSchocker]

You're opinion is irrelevant. How strange it is that Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Dave Grohl and countless other legendary rock elders seem to regard Jack White as one of the most significant musical artists of our time. Bizarre, eh..?

[@dc44indy]

It's true my opinion means nothing. It's also true Jack is a better guitarist and more befitting of a generational act. I just like the Black Keys more.

[@goretaku3641]

Joseph Schocker Jack White has been in the music scene longer, so he has received that level of recognition from such big names. I believe the Black Keys will receive just as much, if not more, praise once they've been musically exposed to the public for a longer period of time

[@JosephSchocker]

Jordan LeGore. That's exactly what I'm thinking also

[@dc44indy]

Jordan LeGore That's what I'm hoping.

[@jmrch9257]

I saw them a year ago, it was perfect. with the black keys, you always get something good, pure and honest sound, are among my favorite bands

[@junebuggy000]

Letterman : hello, hello. Beautiful drums, are these yours? Patrick: No . Letterman : Those are nice, fail.

[@wjanoch]

First rate and top notch. Black Keys rock. Plain and simple.

[@dyl_out]

eek. someone needs a metronome.

[@swaggy-c8487]

Yeah, something off.

[@Alphabiography]

the best transition i've heard in while .. the black keys are amazing!!

[@themagnanimous1246]

If I could punch any drummer from the past 20 years in the face as hard as I could, it would be patrick carney.

[@dougthealligator]

The Magnanimous yeah I agree. if for no other reason than just because

[@c4662]

the black keys one of those bands that give today's music hope that i could be revived

[@plezhurhouse]

love this group--really fresh sound but reminds me of sixties music--love it!

[@Chloeeeboo13]

This is fantastic

[@staubatn]

I caught this the night it originally aired and it's still good!!!

[@RefinnejLincoln]

ok, thank you, new to me- I enjoy their music alot, keep performing great music-

[@josearellano1833]

Thumbs up for this amazing song

[@OrisLover]

Just discovered these guys. Really great! Thanks for posting.

[@IRAboy74]

The more i listen to the Black Keys, the more i love them!!!!

[@barbarax30]

i was waiting to see this on youtube. thanks! love letterman for always featuring them!

[@KriqK]

I started listening to them a few months before brothers came out. My favorite band. I am going to be relentlessly excited when the next one comes out.

[@ki24g]

They may just be the best band around right now

[@GTH8991]

i dont know how ive missed out on listening to them for this long. their sound is unlike one ive ever heard

[@tracylc01]

These guys are amazing musicians. Tight!!! Love it.

[@LePig16]

They are awesome! This song kicks asss!

[@lozhogan]

Most of all ❤

[@deanmcgee2787]

Talent, is what I see, here before me.... 🎶🙋🏼‍♂️

[@Dragon97577]

Goimg to see them tomorrow! So psyched!!!!!

[@hemingwaycorner]

The Black Keys just keep getting better...

[@Biambled]

great song . . . very great

[@terranator]

these guys are unyieldingly amazing.

[@allmitchell]

Seeing them live next week...can't wait!!

[@GuitarLoop24]

these guys are amazing. seeing them next month in ny!

[@BJRhythm88]

The Keys never cease to amaze me!

[@Burgers30]

They can't help dancing to their own music: That's what REAL musicians do!

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

they give the future of music big hope-- and the present too

[@rebelweasel22]

how could 2 ppl dislike this? its so awesome.

[@RefinnejLincoln]

One of my favorite new bands! Great music-

[@DChappelle27]

the black keys are probably, scratch that, they are the best band nowadays, most people who listen to their music know what im saying... their albums are the albums that you buy for one or two songs, and then you end up liking the other songs more than hits... true talent... respect and admiration

[@Playero909]

i love the groove of this song.....cool drummer!!!

[@pootershnitzel]

This is it right here

[@Wonderbread316]

I get goosebumps every time I listen to this.