Kings Of Leon - Closer (Live on Letterman)

Music video by Kings Of Leon performing Closer (Live on Letterman). © CBS Interactive Music Group, a division of CBS Radio, Inc.
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[@michaelbalvin6306]

keyboard guy plays the bassline, bassist plays a modulated loop, guitarist blows his guitar, drummer is half asleep and the singer hits every single note the album version contains and it all sounds phenomenal. Great soundboard mix too.

[@buxxzy8471]

this is poetry.

[@BoomyZED]

hah, that's exactly a depiction of this performance))) lol

[@shannonh.n.4046]

Top 3 of theirs for me....I get lost in it. When I hear it live in person I go bonkers, like possessed

[@k123332]

You forgot the drummer looks like Jesus.

[@Ernzz7]

Keyboard guy playing the baseline and holding a beer! Haha

[@jjmadrid23]

“She took my heart, I think she took my soul” will always be my favorite part of this song!

[@FarrFromPerfect]

It's funny because some lyrics are just amazing. This is one of the top ones. The other on I hold in high regard is "I will be calmer than cream, making maps out of your dreams" - TV on the Radio (Young Liars). Also "I will turn those screams to rhymes" "And I'll be cashing in each time!" - TNAF (backslide). God I love a great lyric :)

[@suburbanhero1901]

Agreed

[@xlDropDeadxl]

I love that part too. I considered tattoo’ing it on myself

[@drakonianera8303]

Leaving me stranded all in love on my own😭

[@AttilatheThrilla]

I love “You keep on crying, baby I bleed you dry” ... That hits hard

[@thevillainwasright2601]

this may legit be the best song i have ever heard

[@Balboaxx]

That man who’s putting his mouth on the guitar to make it sound like that deserves anything he wants that shit was heavenly. Overall perfect performance this is crazy

[@patrickfarrell5615]

He's a Beast!

[@Balboaxx]

Fr man gave me chills with headphones on @@patrickfarrell5615

[@fraggy28]

thank GOD for these guys parents..

[@KaptainKokosnoed]

Alfredo Vigo Thank this guys grandparents for his parents

[@samjohn5639]

+KaptainKokosnoed well no because you will have to thank both sets of grandparents and they had no control when it came to Leon meeting his wife and thus creating half of the gene pool that kings of Leon have. so no i will not thank the grandparents

[@DoerakNL]

But their grandparents can also be the parents of their parents, in theory... And you know they're from the south everyone is having sex with their sister and shit

[@quantumjourney1]

Lol rock musicians usually become who they are despite parents not because of them

[@quantumjourney1]

@@samjohn5639 Thanking anyone for anything like that is completely weird anyway lol. This thread is boomer vibes

[@krisfrederick5001]

This song hits deeper than I want it to. The distance, the depths, the loneliness and disturbance of the inevitable sea crashing upon me.

[@brianofarrell4982]

play

[@krisfrederick5001]

@@brianofarrell4982 I do

[@doepender3570]

Agreed 👍

[@racsopaez6588]

Damn, your comment got so poetic out of nowhere.

[@Jolene3333]

the thing i love about them is that they sound the same way live as they do on a recorded album track.

[@ArizaNumber1]

Abdul Rashid This version is 100x better in my opinion

[@abdullahminhaj6644]

I'd also suggest you go listen to John mayer to get the same live vs recorded feeling

[@abdullahminhaj6644]

I'd also suggest you go listen to John mayer to get the same live vs recorded feeling

[@jamesrudland9734]

I was just going to post the same sentiment.

[@teviscorey]

Its because they all use the same exact equipment they used when recording as they do when playing live. That and they're just one of the most tight playing bands on the planet.

[@brandonkopel2958]

These gentlemen are pure gods. Guitar played by mouth, keyboardist with a beer. Unreal live sound.

[@benjohnson2115]

Easily the best band in my generation where will you find vocals like these . Such talent

[@brianofarrell4982]

nocando

[@benjaminshuetrim9874]

His vocals are sick!

[@Asi_de_bello]

Their music is timeless. Play it 20 yrs from now and it will still rock 😘

[@itsjohnshaun]

In 5yrs it will be 20 years old 😂

[@danielalbinomosca]

Drummer on 1:04 is like: "Can't wait to get home, play my metal shit..." haha, these guys are awesome!

[@lisacardenas6862]

That's exactly what I think every time I see him play. Like he has to have a metal band on the side that no one knows about. If he doesn't, he should definitely get one.

[@jens2049]

this is definitely accurate lol

[@raylgonzo]

Gotta admit, the first time I heard this song, I was blown away. Beautiful song. Great live performance.

[@CharleyPangus]

I'm speechless..... what an amazing band.

[@paulgriffin4820]

Pure brilliance!! ❤

[@atfinch]

You are without speech

[@georgekoul]

And amazing brothers.

[@chris1983charmer]

Watched them live this song specifically it was something that I will never forget

[@chris1983charmer]

Murray field Edinburgh my hometown first stadium gig

[@brodyrichard263]

Over 12 years later and this song still is second to none

[@XSteve-gz5ko]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnGfZ1ml82neac

[@hypnoandrew]

Exactly 💯

[@justinw2232]

His voice is insane! Exactly like the album and amazing band🔥

[@OTKP]

Caleb Very underrated Vocalist, incredible live voice

[@Gemini_jemstone]

his voice God damn

[@sunshineandstarlight]

Right??

[@regppMD]

🔥🔥🔥

[@gstephenson9442]

Singing into a guitar pickup is always a mega power move

[@davroc46N2]

It's not for rookies LoL

[@randysenatore4883]

That crowd has no idea what they just witnessed 😳. Live Closer from KOL that was absolutely nailed! Close your eyes and you can swear it's studio recorded! Outfreakinstanding!

[@Rilez616]

don't blame the crowd, you can tell they want to move but i've read there is a terrible culture of security threatening the crowd during these tv performances of being booted if they enjoy themselves

[@IrishR]

Hats off to the guy's. They made a live version better than studio.

[@isaachaden6478]

If only it was on Spotify

[@alkahinat4558]

It’s so good when real musicians are heard on huge platforms.

[@sundunss]

The sexiest song I've ever heard. I shiver every time I hear it...

[@A_person_of_Interest]

That's a nine year old comment but I'm sure it's just as true today. I was scrolling through the comments to see if anybody else thinks this is the sexiest song ever. Not many people say it, but maybe they don't realise that that is why they like it. :)

[@Lincoln2016F]

Still listening in 2023 and it continues to be an absolutely mesmerizing sound

[@InLikeFlynn21]

Exactly….💜💜💜🤘

[@DanielMartinez-dq4fu]

2024

[@monicabang_]

@@DanielMartinez-dq4fu 2024 me too! I have listened to and watched this a million times. I love them...

[@davroc46N2]

It is mesmerizing ❤

[@user-ov6il3yi9z]

Still listening to it in2024

[@yiyelp]

This song makes me feel like im brokenhearted and walking alone in a dark spooky town...anyone else feels like that ?

[@iamtheiconoclast3]

No; it makes me feel like I'm eating a corned beef sandwich inside a spherical concrete sculpture in a mid sized city in eastern Europe.

[@iamtheiconoclast3]

But also yes. :)

[@TheRepairandresaleguy]

It's a song about being a vampire. 2000 years, bleed you dry, run from the sun...

[@SamBlinded]

@@TheRepairandresaleguy artists use lies to tell the truth. -V per Vendetta-

[@leinardesteves3987]

That's just every KOL song

[@michaelbradley949]

Anyone still listening to this in 2021? This song should main event a Super Bowl half time show could you imagine the pop of the crowd and the sound Matthew makes on that guitar inside of a stadium would be amazing

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

My favorite Kings song. So fucking good.

[@Lola_Janie]

mine too

[@tesoleary9877]

ZildjianGuy Man my fav kings of leon song too!!

[@amydopson2946]

So fucking good!!!

[@ASHLEYJD2011]

ZildjianGuy Man knn

[@RYANRUTH]

I really like “trunk”

[@user-mf5hu3xv7n]

Просто нет слов, чтобы описать, как трогает душу эта композиция!

[@EveryDayIsExactlyThe]

True... The more false-love-experience, the more it hurts during listening to...

[@marusya3148]

Хочется танцевать как стриптизерша, эта песня so sexy

[@leadboots72]

They sound amazing live. I love it when a band can sound as good live as they do in the studio. Chevelle also sounds amazing live.

[@TheLorderectus]

StylezMakesVideos AM were great live at Austin City Limits too. Was there and it was amazing ^^

[@Fcpuru95]

what if i told you , good bands sound better live than they do in the studio .

[@eddieperez2596]

Chevelle rocks

[@3m0k1d4evr]

i like chevelle but they suck live

[@marlinbullard6737]

+Ralph Livingston yeah, no they don't.

[@Knickerboxer]

One of the best voices in rock if you ask me

[@thethirsthokage]

Absolutely. He spared not a note and absolutely shredded it. Love when the artist sticks to almost the same notes and melodies as the studio version. This is super perfection.

[@pawcio247]

The amount of the talent in this band is ridicoulosly high.

[@antonioskarkatsoulis1994]

What a masterpiece.. Totally underrated group..

[@wardgeys4175]

they are world famous...i do not think you understand the word underrated lol

[@MartaHellerowa]

There is something in this song which makes it specific, different, it moves me to another place and that's why I can't be cured of this sound and I don't want to, even if I have completely different music taste.

[@TheMalik92]

you nailed the feeling i have

[@JRRoyol]

Marta Hellerowa amen!

[@J354CAO]

Amen brother

[@theforsaken4489]

kudos to the sound engineer/s . amazing band.

[@Colonelmj]

+monksax The unsung heroes!

[@jayb5139]

Just put a decent set of headphones on and listen to the magic of the engineers!!

[@tendervittlesdoobiestein2145]

Thanks we don;t get much love!

[@martiansarepunk]

tendervittles doobiestein It may go unnoticed by the casuals but when the band and the folks at the soundboard pin it. You are gods eternal.

[@theforsaken4489]

martiansarepunk band sounds sexy af mixwise, no one bats an eye. Bands sound like shit, can't hear certain things or something's to loud. Audience loses their shit. Can't win.

[@user-to2pf8rb5m]

Only one word to describe this performance. Phenomenal.

[@alexrom.5548]

Best Vampire song ever

[@aimeef7320]

this song is pure magic

[@shannadotson]

Even though this song has age on it, it is still my favorite song to this day. I love the gravel and emotion Caleb poured into these lyrics, I can feel his emotions through this song and I feel so much from it!!So eerily haunting yet beautiful tragic all the same time. And the guitar sound just makes the lyrics feed into it, like you can hear the pain. I love it! Kings of Leon you guys do not get the nationwide recognition that you all deserve! #numberonefan

[@cx5870]

Of course it has age on it, 2000 years of playing taking its toll

[@jeffconner5483]

My fav song as well. Just saw them in Houston last weekend for the 6th time and they still amaze me how well they sound live.

[@jenivettebigham7060]

But isn't there only 4 members. Which one is the 5th? The guy playing the keyboard?

[@shannadotson]

@@jenivettebigham7060 Yeah I’m not sure because I’ve only ever known of 4 myself.

[@stevensingh4281]

Just means that you have taste in music forget what others think

[@KimmerDukous]

This is so much more than a song. This is an experience. It makes you feel things. This is music at its pure, delicious, beautiful best.

[@Weirjetwashing]

Are you sure this isn’t a recording so fucking good live

[@haydenraisin]

Garry W88 fr

[@ceraruros]

Stranded in this spooky town Stoplight is swaying and the phone lines are down Floor is crackling cold She took my heart, I think she took my soul With the moon I run Far from the carnage of the fiery sun Driven by the strangle of vein Showing no mercy I'd do it again Open up your eyes You keep on crying Baby I'll bleed you dry Skies are blinking at me I see a storm bubbling up from the sea And it's coming closer... You shimmy-shook my boat Leaving me stranded all in love on my own Do you think of me Where am I now Baby where do I sleep Feels so good but I'm old Two thousand years of chasing taking its toll And it's coming closer...

[@deedies1]

Absolutely love this sing and didn't know he was eating his guitar for the great effects of the song...awesome !

[@Angie-oi1yo]

Thnx

[@valhalla7408]

you shimmy shook my *bone*

[@callumbarton7259]

@@valhalla7408 it’s definitely boat you can hear him emphasise the T at the end

[@GeneralTerrorise]

My favourite live performance of any song... The bass guitar plays the lead which I find awesome. Made cooler by the fact the keyboard plays the bass. That cool as fuck sound in the intro? Thats a guy singing into his guitar ofc. The drummer may aswell be a metronome, timing is perfect the whole way through. And well, the lead singer, I needn’t even say anything.... Truly incredible

[@waterfall879]

Crowd didn’t even know where they were, what a special concert to be at.

[@made.fresh.daily.]

I FEEL THIS DUDES VOICE ALL IN MY SOUL LIKE WTF

[@TheLukeguy7]

Kings of Leon have grown on me year after year, saw them at the 02 earlier this year, absolutely incredible unique band, the definition of quality music.

[@KOLhayleyhailes]

I also saw them at the O2 they were brilliant as always 😀

[@TheTomC]

One of the most criminally underrated bands of my lifetime

[@anitataco6488]

There's something that feels so good about music that evokes such a strong melancholy. It aches a certain way that feels good. It's a way to bleed out your sadness in a controlled burn. Nothing life ending or terrible happens, but yet you get to feel so strongly. Songs like this have a way of showing you there's an ache you don't even know you need to let out. Maybe you just need to be reminded you're still alive and you can still feel deeply. Let it out, feel every beat of it.

[@Wtfisahandle344]

hauntingly beautiful

[@thequeenracer]

that's the right terms indeed! :)

[@LaReinedesNeiges26]

💝Cette musique est la perfection de l’érotisme ! L’élégance c’est, j’en suis convaincue une forme d’art.

[@redrum6862]

Still one of the most beautiful songs i ever heard

[@winterlou]

Anyone else heard "GODDAMMIT" at 0:14?

[@MiracleMirMir]

I know I’m 5 years late but yessss 😂

[@snakeeyes4767]

man this guy has such an orgasmic voice.. Kings of Leon u guys are mesmerising !!

[@switcher656]

The unusual timing on the drums kills me every time. An outstanding highlight in a time where a dull beat is used in every song.

[@user-rs3pc4sv3l]

one of the best songs ever...

[@geminigirl7857]

omg. he sounds even better live. just wow.

[@TheOrisya]

i tried to do that to my guitar, it electrocuted me... haha

[@JustinRobichaudRacing]

LMFAO!!!! I don't have mine anymore but I wanted to try it. Glad I didn't now. LOL

[@Finkardop]

took me awhile but i figured it out

[@twilightfades_7]

TheOrisya What exactly is he doing? Is he blowing into it?

[@TheOrisya]

I think he's screaming and blowing air to the front pickup, theres a device using a tube connects to a pedal effect that could make a similar effects by sing and blowing to the tube...

[@twilightfades_7]

TheOrisya Ah okay. Thanks for explaining. :)

[@ks.7856]

One of my fave songs of all time ♥️🙏🏻

[@Floyd_ish]

The best voice in the world that's singing nowaday.

[@ChapzinoTheDon]

Hes great. But Maynard James Keenan is !!! "" OPINION"

[@eddieperez2596]

Possibly man, possibly

[@grahamwillis585]

Floyd ish. Although he has a good voice and great band not best in business by a long shot.

[@itseytan]

Eddie Veder

[@foresthillwolf7998]

Floyd ish in my opinion, it was Chris Cornel. He will be missed greatly

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Easily their best song for me. Love it. Great live performance.

[@willis4734]

Cant get enough of this song.. Sounds just like on the record. I would be nuts if i were in that crowd.

[@Mclovin2469]

I like this better than the studio version. Especially the solo

[@alecgarcia963]

vedant agarwal Solo is goals

[@a_son_of_the_socrates]

KOL play studio quality live. That is very rare in present music. They are one of ten all time rock music.

[@theforsaken4489]

+Lex Villain to a T bro

[@Rhysthesaint]

monksax

[@theforsaken4489]

haha wwhat

[@forgottengrooves6073]

Radiohead is better.

[@a_son_of_the_socrates]

@@forgottengrooves6073 Radiohead is just a mediocre

[@Killerz4life]

Still listening to this in 2024! I love these guys, the sound is AMAZING!!!

[@Thomasplaysguitar]

If I were the bass player I would have looped the phrase and went for a coffee :-P

[@wc7484]

That would've have been funny if he'd do that. I can imagine it , he plays the part , loops it, put bass down and walks off like a boss. :)

[@DjTak3On3]

Coffee? Try a whisky on the rocks pal!

[@kcb1234567]

Everclear :0

[@Glenn9419]

+Thomas Papoulakis thats the reason he is there performing and you're here ;P

[@shaunamcdonagh829]

Thomas Papoulakis I'll give him all the coffee he wants

[@georgepassas3844]

The band that will write music history !!!

[@Snakebloke]

How did the US public miss this band in the first place?...trust the Europeans to give this fantastic music the airplay that it so rightfully deserves

[@angelamassey1342]

Because these fellows had the misfortune of living outside Nashville, TN who openly snubs anything NOT country music related. SHAMEFUL! Have seen then both times they brought their concert "home" and it is an unbelievable vibe in Nashville when they are "home"....Mechanical Bull was an incredible show as always!

[@Snakebloke]

Good to hear, at least they are now getting the recognition they deserve. I still think these guys are one of the best bands out there, so much feeling and soul in the music

[@pr3ciouso]

I agree, they don't get the recognition they deserve. I'm always sitting here like do people not hear what I'm hearing?!? Some of the best work I believe I've ever heard in my 23 years of life.

[@Natsumi666]

pr3ciouso I fell in love with "Closer" song, when I watched with True Blood video. Amazing... everything fits, specially the lyrics!!!!!!!

[@pr3ciouso]

María Martínez Ruiz Closer is amazing… my faves are Birthday.. Revelry.. Beach Side.. and Mcfearless they're are just phenomenal

[@becutoo]

Love the sound he's making with the bass ... so mystical!

[@MDSxoxo]

i swear I've watched this a hundred time ,

[@Ethiokarate1]

the goosebumps are real with this performance

[@classybooty]

Listen to this song everyday. Watch every video of this song. What can I say this song has lyrics and music that make my hair stand up. Don't care that years go by Kings of Leon this is your best song ever. I live in Florida and would love to see them soon.

[@scotthayes2652]

Watched them play this on Sunday night with the same excellent level of skill and spot on sound just like listening to the album

[@gkhn077]

genius guitar sound , genius bassline , pure genius song

[@clowdnyne4314]

Even in 2021 this blows me away. This is my all time favourite KoL song, which is impressive given all the great tracks they have.

[@unreal4423]

So any ideas for an awesome intro? Meh ill just make out with my guitar and it will be fine

[@jimmyfloyda7718]

Misfit Live from QOTSA has another amazing intro of 2min

[@luisramirez1161]

This band is on a whole nuther level !!

[@92Fiona]

I was looking at them and thought that they look similar. I was mind blown to learn that this is a band of 3 brothers and cousin, so cool!

[@JamesBenny]

such a good voice live!

[@skyebynes612]

By FAR my favorite Kings of Leon song. Used it for my wrestling entrance theme for a while, lol. AMAZING song!

[@jovanailic4826]

I just cant stop listening... in love with song and his voice

[@eyeofthedragon9094]

his voice touched my heart :')

[@tomgough92]

Gives me goosebumps every single time I listen to it, even 11 years after release❤ what a band!

[@nikpassmark6465]

Why are they so perfect live...

[@CHE113A]

That. Voice though ! The boys are ON FORM!! 🔥💯 I love this! Flawless Boss!!

[@DavoInMelbourne]

Such emotion in this song. Incredible.

[@TheLatelycrew]

I was wondering why the sound was so mysterious and eerie... Absolutely amazing... He's playing it with his mouth😲👏👏👏👏🙌

[@PASTY06]

That audience man... if i was was there i would be going mental

[@Wraith.Genesis24]

+Adam Cornish If the audience were screaming we wouldn't be able to experience the pure awesomeness of the song... also this isn't a hype song

[@TheItalianBuono]

This is more of a chill song... lol Idk about going mental.

[@joeomalley2835]

Yeah it's a chill song and one the audience needs to just experience for its awesomeness.

[@blink0r]

North American audiences man. Check out this awesome crowd at Vulfpeck in Dublin! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaPYiYKebJmriKc

[@chrishughes1057]

Just listen bro listen to.edm.if ya wanna go.mental

[@classybooty]

For me Best song they’ve ever released. Heart bleeds every time

[@haku8542]

THIS IS PURE ART

[@peu239]

Wow, what a performance...

[@janifers.3673]

noooooooooossa como amoooo essa música...a batida , a interpretação, tudo perfeito...

[@Biahedonic]

@Rayanne Mendes nos derretemos com essa musica! Todas as vezes meu queixo cai.

[@Matheus-hm9kb]

@@Biahedonic foda,né?

[@isabelamendescoelho4571]

Música perfeita

[@Amayah12012]

They are hauntingly mesmerising live

[@rowan3970]

Singer: so any intro ideas? Drummer: I dunno... Guitarist: ILL MAKE OUT WITH MY GUITAR! Singer: ... Drummer: ... Guitarist: so that's a yes?

[@pawcio247]

Ye, but screaming into guitar's neck pick up is not an effect. He just adds delay and a bit of dist tho.

[@dydoefaithsparv4399]

dude plays with his tong! if you guys ever seen any live video thats what he dose on some songs cha!!

[@CarrickWebb]

The singer is Caleb Followill, the drummer is Nathan Followill, and the guitarist is Matthew Followill.

[@sunshineandstarlight]

😋 lol

[@r3n4n49]

It’s a really well made reverb

[@simonamerz4558]

Still one of the most touching song ever to me

[@Anxxxxx]

Closer is my fav from the whole albm

[@leapv]

I agree. It's my favorite KOL's song.

[@scottbeckett111]

THIS is their best song

[@AbdulRashid-do7yp]

goosebumps every time Mat screams into the humbucker!!!!!!!

[@glennduffy1694]

Absolutely fantastic cover love this band

[@amandatroy5281]

2019 and still loving this!

[@YouTubeoooooooooo]

The drummer is INCREDIBLE!!! Wow

[@flavia0rodrigues]

Eu não canso de ouvir essa música!! Esses caras são sensacionais!! From Brazil 2020!!

[@tayrinevale774]

Hearing this masterpiece live was absolutely amazing! I need to feel it again, it’s like a drug 😭😭

[@olivia-ci6bt]

How is that audience so calm???? Damn I'd be going crazy

[@WhitePony-zu5pi]

The crowds at Letterman shows always seem to be that way. Deftones played Change live and they were the same way. Most of them are probably into shallow top 40 garbage.

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

What a voice fronting some proper musicians .