k.d. lang, "Turn Me Round" on Letterman, September 11, 1986

k.d. lang's American television debut, performing "Turn Me Round," and then a short chat with Dave. With Ben Mink on fiddle.

[@sustainfem]

So fun to see kd in her earlier days with The Reclines. I loved her whole look and performance. She is amazing!!

[@trapezoidspangle934]

She’s like old timey country and punk at the same time. Brilliant.

[@andyinoregon]

I've lost track of the number of great artists I first saw on Letterman or Austin City Limits in the decade of the '80s. Thanks for the reminder, Don.

[@timmigrant6597]

Paul's band w Ben Mink & KD. Loved Ben's work in FM.

[@victoria_atmosphere9290]

Shania Twain, Stompin' Tom Connors, Wilf Carter, Hank Snow, Rita MacNeil and the list goes on of Canadian country singers.

[@HAL_9000__]

God, I remember watching this when it aired. I wasnt sure about the weird outfit and strange dancing, but I remember those eyes. Ive always thought she is simply lovely.

[@MrLanceboil]

If you like this song and you want to rush KZbin the video of her singing this at the Calgary Olympics ending ceremony it’s a blast

[@belindamcbride1]

I saw this when it first aired on Letterman and at first I thought it was a joke. And this she sang. OMG.

[@danelogan1532]

Happy birthday, k.d.!

[@davanmani556]

Well-rehearsed for a debut particularly the awkward moments.

[@markberry3496]

Well, now we know k.d. has owned at least one pair of shoes in her life 🙂

[@kiddozoo]

Fun...

[@annburlingham4563]

Not her US tv debut - she was on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson the year before. He loved her so much he brought her back two more times - one the week right after her first appearance. (I remember. I about fell over.)

[@dongiller]

Her debut Tonight Show appearance was a year later, in 1987.

[@gayleburton4245]

Love kd then and now. Her music was fabulous then and still holds true today. She can sing anything, anywhere, anytime.

[@Kdlang-cl7zl]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️

[@gayleburton4245]

I constantly watch those reruns of kd on Johnny Carson show. Gosh was she ever good (wild and crazy.) So much fun to watch. She just gets better. I had an epiphany last night as I watching the voice. Blake Shelton was doing his crazy dancing with his team mates... I had the best laugh. kd and Blake should do a duet (dancing as they sing.) kd has some moves that just can't be taught and I don't know what Blake was doing

[@gayleburton4245]

Con't...I don't know what Blake was doing but he was so funny.

[@dwdeclare1965]

4:13 edmonton alberta!

[@bigwillietheb]

good performance but of course I am used to watching the video , the music is different when it's live

[@kevincharbonneau5953]

Sometimes