James That Tune w/ Dave Grohl & Hilary Duff

James invites Dave Grohl and Hilary Duff to play a game of James That Tune, in which James uses a keyboard to play some Foo Fighters classics, and the two must guess what song James is playing. The catch: James doesn't know how to play a keyboard. Like zero clue.
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Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke."

[@drumfeck5970]

This is a full grown adult playing keyboard like a kid going "Mom, guess what song I'm playing" but it's in front of one of the most legendary musicians ever on national television...

[@MsGleelover22]

I agree Hilary Duff is pretty legendary. So Yesterday is iconic

[@LucasNunes-zp9fx]

@@MsGleelover22 this was more funny than those entire 8 minutes

[@ladygoosecaro4890]

Right? How embarrassing for James

[@jaydenpinela1005]

I knew Hilary duff was a singer but legendary musicians I mean you’re right about that

[@suwheatley2375]

Love you Dave! ❤

[@alexhowe]

Dave is sitting there thinking "Ed Sullivan never did this to The Beatles."

[@DjREVERENDSCAR]

This comment just made watching this worth it.

[@CndnHippo]

Best comment, right here

[@fin78_]

Dave is the most sound guy ever. Managing to make him this uncomfortable and annoyed is a fucking accomplishment.

[@Genious.]

I think it's more that he's a good actor - which is what the bit required.

[@abbysand6499]

Its called a bit

[@bandbm5599]

@@abbysand6499 it's called Dave talked about how stupid this was and I think this genuinely pissed him off

[@carys4937]

@@bandbm5599 when did he say this? Genuine wanna know

[@bandbm5599]

@@carys4937 an article I read quoting something he said back when this first happened

[@Telebision]

Dave: Make him stop or I’ll leave Hilary: Let’s complete ignore him and just do our own interview

[@jamesrisk7693]

I actually have a lot of respect for her now for that

[@poppinc8145]

Dave was the one who initiated that side convo by asking about the "burger place". Hilary just played along with it.

[@ProbablyNot1121]

I went from watching the Hot Ones episode with Dave to….this. To say this was drastically different is an understatement.

[@CLA82529]

Dude same lol

[@jasonking971]

Me too lol

[@aidanjohnston2488]

My god, I was so close to commenting this as well lol

[@justinmraap]

James Corden made me dislike a video with Dave Grohl in it... I'm so sorry Dave

[@heatherc3197]

Same as well. It must be KZbin’s algorithm. But it felt like going from heaven to hell.

[@HitmanJake2113]

The fact that they started talking about burger places, and the audience applauded them for it, says a lot about how off the rails this went.

[@robertconnell9961]

James looks so proud. Dave looks genuinely disgusted. Hillary can't keep a straight face.

[@hapasiuhengalu7586]

This could actually be an excellent Eric Andre Show gag if they went even more awkward with it

[@AC-hj9tv]

He'd do it so much better

[@BatmanHQYT]

Neither James nor his show are intelligent or witty enough to stage something like this as a deliberate gag.

[@craigmurdock4740]

One hundred percent. I was thinking this would work on Eric Andre or On Cinema at the Cinema

[@frankreads8618]

I was wondering if this was a bit of deliberate Andy Kaifman anticomedy, but I don't think Corden would be able to do something like that on purpose.

[@jamesrisk7693]

@@BatmanHQYT why do you think we kicked him out of the UK?

[@Low_violin]

"His face makes it worse" Dave sums up James Corden's entire career

[@scottdeakes8494]

Gavin & Stacey was brilliant.

[@Sarah-ic4yu]

This was like a failed ice breaker at youth group….painful

[@emmamae5557]

This is the most horribly accurate description I've ever read 🤣

[@ObsidianLife]

It seems like it would take a LOT to irritate Grohl...he did it. LOL!

[@CLA82529]

Well it's Corden.

[@jerryesque3747]

I'd imagine Dave and Hilary filtered there busy schedules with "no interviews with people playing toy keyboards" after this.

[@mkilptrick]

Dave is probably thinking 'I need to get home so I can change the cats litterbox before bed'.

[@ericminch]

As an engineer, torture for me is watching someone misfold a map. Grohl is a musician.

[@kyleebeeton8109]

I agree very painful 🤣

[@mitchellstokes_MFS]

As a musician and a huge fan of Foo Fighters, this video induces pain and genuine anger, and James isn’t just picking any songs, he chose to butcher Dave’s music specifically…to his face

[@degueb]

For somebody how faked till he made it. Grohl need to turn down his attitude. Grohl is still very mediocre in his playing and song writing. That's beside the fact that Corden is an complete *****. Thanks for the down votes I´ll get for my comments on Grohl

[@melissawhite4620]

De Gueb Oh no, guyz! De Gueb has been waiting TWO DAYS for his trolling to get the attention he so obviously craves, but doesn’t get from his mom. Are ya gonna leave him hanging? 😜

[@nasanchez964]

I'm far from being a musician, but I do play the piano and yes, this was really really 😖

[@danvderyz]

And the award for “Make feel Dave Grohl the most awkward in his +30 year carreer” goes to… James Corden! Congratulations!!!!! 👏👏👏

[@VerendumGames]

Did you have a stroke while typing this

[@rickashley4013]

nah, has to go to howard stern in 98

[@Wuju]

I'd be super into a talk show hosted by James Corden where the guests just ragged on him the whole time.

[@maximilian2974]

Or beat on him 😆

[@amuppet8855]

Like 'between two ferns'

[@TwoWrights]

Is this a thing? Corden is the only person who can annoy Dave by wasting his time. Dave deserves an Emmy for this performance.

[@envoy3]

It's amazing that Dave Grohl didn't take that keyboard and smash it on the desk and leave. It is beyond comprehension that James Corden has a tv show of any kind.

[@rgoodfellow]

Hillary Duff and Dave Grohl talking about burgers has some how made my childhood complete and rounded everything out and it’s honestly amazing. I thank you.

[@denisecontreras1635]

oh go to red robin they have great burgers!

[@williamalva2826]

Wtf? Some life u have haha

[@denisecontreras1635]

@@williamalva2826 maybe they are talking about burgers you just never know and oh that song you know the theme I love THAT song! Denise

[@ryanjarvis9414]

Holy shit this comment lol

[@williamalva2826]

@@denisecontreras1635 yea.....I know their talking about burgers..... I'm saying her life sucks cause people talking about burgers on this stupid show really made her child hood compete? It's dumb

[@kylohepburn]

painfully awkward but man, i love Dave

[@denisecontreras1635]

he looks like a Jesus man but hey what do I know oops I got one of those too well did back in the day hey hey hey!!!!

[@kylohepburn]

@@denisecontreras1635 Dave is rock and GROHL jesus

[@ianjones5607]

My 10 year old loves this game… and I react just like Dave Grohl.

[@igoryankilevich9941]

Talking about smash burgers while james finds the right tune 😂

[@jeffmcclure918]

I just watched Dave on Hot Ones the other day, and he seemed like a super easy guy to get along with, had an absolute blast bullshitting with Sean over some drinks and some chicken. This is pathetic in comparison.

[@TomKloseMusic]

James Corden is really good at playing annoying. Such a natural talent. It's almost as if he... oh yeh never mind.

[@siumahin9049]

it's okay you can keep continue I allow it

[@tomogganwright7681]

As an Englishman I can only express my relief that he's over the pond and not polluting our airwaves.

[@angrytoilet24real98]

Please take him back, we will give you anything.

[@ra2alfool]

As an English man you should find this funny, ever watch Shooting stars? This was just like the Name the song section and that show was rated 1 of the funniest gameshows to date 🤣 problem is and its well documented that Americans have to have humour explained to them

[@tomogganwright7681]

@@ra2alfool I applaud your taste for shooting stars and presume you mean the club singer round by 'name the song', however I completely disagree. Vic and Bob's output is about a hundred times more nuanced (and funnier) than anything James Cordon has ever said or written. This 'game' on his 'chat' show is just dull and completely self-indulgent. Don't even get me started on his weird accent that he's put on since he moved over there.

[@Kbear-xt9mh]

TAKE HIM BACK!!!!

[@dsixtosan]

I get it now. I get why everyone LOATHES James Corden.

[@brendanressler4359]

I think Dave might have done this on the same day as hot ones and the difference in his enjoyment of the interview is insane

[@albanyrebelion]

1. I still ask myself anytime I see James Corden, how the hell does this guy have his own late night show in the USA 2. I can't even watch 2 minutes of this, further proving my first point lmao

[@steffie41675]

good job James, Ive never seen Dave Grohl not smiling 🤣🤣🤣

[@copheart]

This is like a masterclass in how to be unfunny.

[@Monkeyshine911]

Look at the comments. People legitimately think this is funny. Even if it's staged it's still boring and not funny at all.

[@erintheokay]

@@Monkeyshine911 I've found my people. Thank you. I know exactly zero people who watch this show. He's terrible.

[@daryl7531]

It was super cringey having to see Grohl and Duff force themselves through this preschool humour and clearly enabling Corden to appear like they are good sports to the audience.

[@YeaNahbro]

Oh I'm so glad to find these comments. Corden is awful normally but this is just the worst

[@evanhammer5132]

Comedy doesn't exist on late shows or snl

[@1988ladykay]

“You let us know when you’re ready” 😂😂😂

[@jimmymeridian5174]

lol James did not like that. nice one Hilary

[@leitch61]

Good thing Hil has two littles at home, she’s use to smiling to shit she can’t wait to be over.

[@CLA82529]

Dave has 3 littles tho.

[@dthill96]

I thought for sure Dave would just get up and smash that keyboard into pieces 🤣

[@dorarodriguez4179]

Throw that keyboard at James 😂😂

[@thatboihideki1184]

Literally so out of ideas that james had to say "hey man I got a good idea, just give me a keyboard and I'm gonna bang on it for 8 minutes and call it a segment"

[@p3rs3arsk4]

James Corden, the most unfunniest man ever. You can see it in Dave's eyes he's pissed off.

[@TheComfyGeek]

I just find it unfunny to play someone's music back to them in a stupid way and then try to make them seem dumb for not knowing it. Grohl generally wanted to go back in time and cancel the gig.

[@varunsharma8371]

He is gonna blow up on his agent or manager , that's for sure.

[@strangelic4234]

Funny is in the eye of the beholder of course but I didn't get the impression that anybody would see this and think "How can he not get it". For me it was more like "if the Joker took over hell, this is how he would torture a musician".

[@jessicaadamczyk2065]

When Hilary and Dave started talking about burgers 😂😂

[@1conor]

This has to be the moment America realise corden is terrible

[@RA-rt3vy]

We’ve always known he’s terrible.

[@DarthChaos77]

@@RA-rt3vy Lots of people still love him for some reason

[@ElvisLivesUpstairs]

I know. He's such a prick

[@scoopskitheband]

Yes. Yes it does.

[@Genious.]

So this was his first episode of the talk show?

[@LivinStone92]

Dave looks, throughout the entirety of this video, like he is exerting all his will power to keep from committing an actual murder on live television.

[@fullmetalguy8357]

I know this is scripted, but it's the unfunniest skit I've ever seen. Corden's whole bit is essentially "jokes on them, I was only pretending to be stupid" in the most unconvincing manner.

[@Genious.]

I sometimes have this recurring nightmare where I'm tasked with figuring out who the worst late night host is and I'm forced to watch endless hours of James Corden and Fallon's Tonight Show. Hours and hours of carpool karako versus LipSync battle, along with hours of mindless interviews. Mindless, insipid interviews.

[@rikkifknrobin]

@@Genious. i think this video proves that jimmy fallon is a better late night host. lip sync battle is dumb sure, but it’s better than this

[@Genious.]

@@rikkifknrobin It IS a low bar, for sure. I give Corden credit for not laughing though (as he shouldn't be - contrary to what all of the trained seals in the audience seem to think) - whereas I think Fallon would be (fake) laughing his ass off through this bit, if he actually chose to do something this god awful.

[@TanukiOkiyo]

This was scripted ? Because David looked legit annoyed.

[@Genious.]

@@TanukiOkiyo I can't imagine ANYTHING on Corden's show not being scripted. Same thing for Fallon, including his laughing at his own jokes.

[@SAiNTmoop]

How is James Corden still on TV

[@Matt23134]

We (the US) are a country full of mouth breathers

[@myahitt1247]

The way he kicks his legs in the air he’s delightful I love Dave so much😂😂

[@nicolesaintdenis]

The most awkward and irritating bit.... But hilarious when they turned it around on him with the smash burger convo

[@withexo5225]

2000s icons right here. The duo i never thought i needed. Grew up with Hilary & Dave.

[@helenefaw3210]

That was torture for Dave Grohl but he played along like the champ he is😂🤣

[@jordansavage6943]

"David, David, David, David" The adults are trying to have a conversation James, be quiet!

[@themartianVA87]

Wow, good he kept that going for the six people in the audience who were laughing. This aged me 10 years and I could only watch half of it.

[@1982pencil]

I forced myself to watch the whole thing. I don’t know why I’m so masochistic.

[@avimandelbaum7742]

If Dave Grohl wasn't the nicest person in the history of people he would have been 100% justified in bashing James's head into the coffee table over and over again.

[@ztalezy7256]

In my entire life i’ve never seen dave even remotely annoyed, james truly takes the worst out of us jesus christ

[@ra2alfool]

It's an act from all 3 Jesus christ

[@sujoydutta920]

James: This must be killing you Dave😂 James: I took Hilary's joke very seriously 😂 Also, if I were there I would have smashed that piano

[@andreinalisette]

The funniest bit was Hillary & Dave talking about burgers... lol the rest was painful.

[@Jasmine34952]

Sooo bad and hysterical at the same time. Poor Hilary and Dave. 🤣🤣🤣

[@nessalight8681]

This is the most awkward bit on television Ive ever watched. I don't know which is more cringey - the fact that both Hilary and Dave look miserable through this bit, the fact that James can't read the room and clearly see that OR the fact that he maybe he knows and just goes with it anyway.

[@frankreads8618]

It says a lot about Corden and his corporate overlords that he'd rather do this than do anything even remotely approaching substance. This is a total waste of time for anyone who finds anything other than the softest softball interviews too intellectually challenging.

[@arnarsigurarson3247]

@@frankreads8618 amen

[@brainfood8971]

This is why you should pay writers more, James.

[@ayol1011]

How is Hilary Duff still so freaking cute? Goddang my childhood crush on her is not subside

[@joeking6972]

I actually think she looks better now

[@last7509]

surgeons

[@liadhainsmith]

@@last7509 her "big change" during Lizzie McGuire was a teeth/jaw thing from what I can remember. I think she also had ED issues but I am not aware of recent things for her. I mean my knowledge is going back to Lizzie McGuire days so that should be a clue haha. But no shame if she has had anything done.

[@evanstone7656]

@@liadhainsmith ED..... Erectile dysfunction ?

[@liadhainsmith]

@@evanstone7656so funny 🙃 google is your friend

[@peggygibbons479]

This is literally the most REST Dave has had in like....15 years. LOL!

[@bandbm5599]

How does he manage to make one of the chillest people ever that upset

[@Lenore4Evermore]

Dave wants to punch James in the face, nicely...lmmfao :)

[@weeman8796]

"His face makes it worse though" could sum up Corden as a whole

[@tbrown9328]

I can't believe this man wasted 8 mins doing this

[@jimmymeridian5174]

The thing that makes this so pointless is James not knowing the piano. Like Seriously, this took forever.

[@dorothyvillarreal2491]

I wish he had done one of Hilary's songs, too.

[@luiscarvalho91]

I think this was disrespectful towards her since she's also a singer.

[@poppinc8145]

The average man doesn't know her songs though, even more so from James' age bracket.

[@danmason6116]

Love Dave grohl he's like never again will I come on this show

[@fewhite100]

He knows where Dave's buttons are, and pushed them all. This would make a great practice drill for anyone planning to have children. Master this without losing it, and you'll probably hardly ever beat your kid.

[@LirolMolky]

You think? Dave was pretty impatient, and he has 3 girls at home.

[@fewhite100]

@@LirolMolky yeah. They likely laugh at him. Do you have a point?

[@LirolMolky]

@@fewhite100 Yes, James Corden is not a child, he's annoying for free.

[@rutgerdeyo412]

I've often heard great interviewers and talk show hosts annoy their guests into submission as an interviewing tool

[@fewhite100]

@@LirolMolky this is the kind of bit his friends has a hand in.

[@Tedster10]

I wanted this segment to end but to be longer at the same time

[@ellevonk.2925]

Dave throughout the entire skit: ❤️

[@NaNa-pn7cp]

Poor Hilary 🤣 icon

[@nigel-b]

Please never do this again ... poor old Dave Grohl looked like he was ready to give up on life

[@cougar24]

Dave's(?) sigh around 3:10 says it all! I felt the same way as Dave did while watching this. 🙄

[@ihuomaonuoha741]

At 3:12, it was Hilary that sighed

[@cougar24]

@@ihuomaonuoha741 You are right. I think I was doing something else while watching this because he was taking so long and just heard the sigh. The Look on Daves's face at 3:18 is priceless, too!

[@rosavalles9638]

James' last song should have been a Hilary Duff song. I was waiting for Sparks or So Yesterday.

[@sponge0025]

I randomly was listening to "Hey Now" today Lol

[@dawncornwall6268]

James’ sadistic silliness vs Dave’s comedic impatience. Classic.

[@izzynobre]

It's like Ren and fucking stimpy

[@OutlawTorn33]

Dave was just impatient. There was no comedy here. Just a douche bag wasting Dave’s time.

[@everardolongoria]

Hilary Duff is an icon

[@highandtight5544]

A real battle of the minds, this was!

[@dasmaelersbat2451]

That sigh at 3:12 sums up the experience

[@alainaval]

Why is Hillary Duff so sweet and graceful and evergreeeeen

[@peteface24]

Watching this because I'm ill in bed in loads of pain, but this was more painful than my pains. Not in a good way

[@crippledbrainwave]

Hoe you're okay

[@emilydelbuonomusic]

I love Hilary Duff so so much! She never ages 🌟🌟🌟 Love Dave Grohl as well!!!

[@mrjuanderfuI]

And that's where the love ends in this clip

[@maximuusintanios3396]

All that makeup hides her horrid face!

[@Swordtee40]

I know this is scripted/staged, but why do I feel like this is James Corden in real life?

[@erintheokay]

Because he's insufferable. Knowing that Dave and the band hated his little carpool bit makes this even better.

[@blue_ranger]

It is, James Corden is the lowest form of entertainment. A clown that got lucky because America love clowns. His homeland UK, most people prefer the subtle nuance of a seasoned comedian over his "Laugh at my big belly and how ridiculous I look doing this"

[@ElvisLivesUpstairs]

@@erintheokay they didn't hate it though. They just felt weird driving around in a car for hours singing their own songs.

[@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441]

This is the best thing i have ever seen on James show.

[@DaveGrohlsprincess]

Dave look’s like he’s saying “Dear Jesus someone plz come save me” 😭😆

[@MonkyDollqueen]

Chocolate doesn’t ask silly questions, chocolate understands - just like best friends!

[@LilWatercup]

5:29 I like how Grohl checked his hairtie for the time.

[@kylereyes2337]

I feel bad for Dave. He’s like watching Skylar White sing “Happy Birthday” like Marilyn Monroe to Ted Beneke on Breaking Bad.

[@britturk123]

There is something quite comforting about watching a superstar who has sold gazillions of his own songs and made many many millions of dollars having to sit and wait for silliness to pursue .

[@denisecontreras1635]

KI mean I am not a hard rocker but if I was bi polar which I am I can see the greatness of the power of hard rock. Yeah Rock on!

[@britturk123]

@beep boop I think in England it would be seen as ok to do this sort of lame comedy it all depends on how big a star and how comical the interviewer is in order to get away with being an ass.

[@Goob2787]

Grohl is a really funny dude and can play along if the bit is actually funny, Corden is just an annoyance.

[@ra2alfool]

@@britturk123 and that's exactly it.. Americans, and its well known, Don't get comedy

[@geestar7446]

Hahahahahaha Dave Grohl cracked me up with his Facials 😂 the whole way through omg Funny

[@theoriginalrandomman]

he's like Zach Galifianakis' character on Between Two Ferns, but without the irony

[@AC-hj9tv]

James Corden is real cringe energy

[@revisionpsd]

This is a lot of dead air for a late night show

[@scottkingsley8037]

@5:29 Dave looks at his watch. That's when I left too.

[@AdemTapmaz.]

This game is the worst. You need a new bit. Love you Hilary. ♥️

[@keren.icehand]

I love Dave😆🤣👍

[@kennykendrix1680]

As a musician, I'm even more annoyed that im just hearing noise rather than organized noise. I can relate with Dave G🤣

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

WTH I can’t lol 😂 Dave’s facial expressions and Hilary’s cute awkwardness. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t have tuned in this was so goofy crazy silly.

[@marcjasonali]

at what point do you think james realises that he's pissing them off?

[@zakgs]

Before they were even on the couch, he knows it's insulting to mock their music but Grohl is contracted to be there to promote his new stuff so Corden knew he could do whatever he wanted and get away with it

[@MashaT22]

The funniest part is Dave being serious even though it’s a setup lol.

[@ronweasley1354]

Damn Dave I actually got Hero from James’ rendition

[@earlrimback3596]

I thought the Learn to Fly one was This is a Call xD

[@damienosullivan193]

I wonder if Dave is thinking "I should be home with the kids?"

[@KiloTrackz]

A legend and a beautiful talented woman to interview and we got this fucking guy

[@jamesrisk7693]

At 4.05 exactly you can see Hilary looking so pained by this 😅

[@TheEnchantedTesticle]

Dude I knew what he was playing immediately 😂 🤣 😂