Maybe Dropping Soon with Jack White

[@helena8999]

Ha, im pretty sure Barrett’s Privateers is one of Colbert’s favorite songs(I think he mentioned it in an interview somewhere?) and the look of sheer delight and amazement on his face at 4:00 when Jack White mentioned it is just so endearing. It’s that heart-leaping moment of ‘oh my god someone mentioned that niche thing I’m obsessed with’

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

And he sang it with Michael Buble, too. Being from Nova Scotia and having MET Stan Rogers, Stephen and Evie really have to come up for Stanfest in Canso. Then off to Sherbrooke, NS!

[@melissasaint3283]

Only Jack White would know that Marcel Marceau had released a silent album as a funny novelty. I swear, he has the entire history of vinyl in his braincase.

[@haydencourtney7419]

john cage 4'33", also. it is a great nod to anti-art

[@margiesmom4878]

He's amazing. I highly recommend "It Might Get Loud" with him, Jimmy Page and The Edge. I knew who Jack was, but hadn't heard/seen much of him. I was so impressed. Definitely three genius's on this show. Well worth watching. Trailer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorZf4mnm5eUqpI

[@ammaleslie509]

@@margiesmom4878 OMG i am ready to purchase this movie just on the strength of the title and the cast!!!!! WOW

[@ecbrown6151]

@@margiesmom4878 great documentary, my only issue is I think Slash would have been a better choice as the “middle” between Jack White and Jimmy Page. When I think of great guitarists the Edge doesn’t immediately spring to mind, however he’s clearly super talented.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Mumenshans did too. I should have bought it.

[@ammaleslie509]

The ability to do improv is a sign of a quick mind... watching these two was pure bliss

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Thats Jack doing Bill Hader with blue hair doing Jack?! Marvelous

[@angies.7689]

How pleased Stan Rogers would be to know that the love for his creation has spread far and wide.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Only 33 when he died. But what a legacy!

[@MissVangroover]

I am DELIGHTED-in awe, actually-to have heard a STAN ROGERS tune sung on an AMERICAN broadcast, nearly 40 years after the late, great, BIG guy passed away on a Cincinnati runway (Air Canada 797). Not only was Stan Rogers's demise untimely, but his talent as a lyricist and musician hadn't extended to the popular airwaves anywhere; blessed were/are those who knew his indie-level music, then (and now)! I am old enough to recall my Dad's sadness when Stan Rogers passed away. I remember asking Dad to turn off Stan's "boring" records-both prior and after Stan's untimely passing; at times, I'd make fun of Dad for listening to (what I considered as) "Maritime" music. Dad was not from the Maritime provinces; he was born and raised out west, in British Columbia (small-town, northern BC, at that!). He was introduced to Stan Rogers's music when he began working (as a police officer) in Windsor (then Toronto), Ontario; among RCMP members from the Maritimes. Stan Rogers: was from HAMILTON, Ontario. His mother was from Nova Scotia. He sang about blue-collar life and matters. When my Dad passed away in June 2006 (at 56, as a consequence of C-PTSD): we scattered some of his cremains into a lake, with ... Stan Rogers music, playing loudly in the background. I hope both men have met and become familiar with each other, at The Big Beer Parlour in the Sky. Irony: Jack White is from Detroit. Detroit, MI: across the river from Windsor, Ontario🇨🇦-where my Dad met & married Mum, and I was born.

[@justinbarion2269]

👍👍

[@JillKnapp]

I didn't know the song Barrett's Privateers, but I had to look it up thanks to this video and thanks to your comment. What you wrote here was so lovely and moving that I read it out loud to my beau. He said, "Yes! Stan Rogers! He's one of the best songwriters ever. I heard about his music from Danny Quinn* who covered Stan's song 'Lies' back in the '90s and early 2000s. Whenever Danny would play it at a show, the whole place would be silent just to take it all in. From that song, I just had to learn who Stan Rogers was and devour his music." (*Danny Quinn was full-time working musician who primarily played the Irish bar circuit from roughly Connecticut down to the Delaware beaches, here in the midatliantic US. Danny had a really dedicated following; never made it super-big, but at least he was able to make a living just by playing out. He also died way too young from a brain aneurysm outta nowhere, sadly before I ever got to see him play live. He has a bunch of albums, and here's a link to Danny Quinn's version of Stan Rogers' "Lies" if you're interested (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b36bqn6Ch9xkl68 ). Danny does it in C (where Stan does it lower in G) and it's such a pretty version. Both are glorious and a punch to the gut. I hope Danny is also at that bar with your dad and Stan.) Your dad not only had great taste, but he clearly raised a kind, thoughtful, considerate human and it's an honor to share a planet with you. Thank you for being awesome.

[@dawnsmith9596]

Wow - thank you for sharing this very personal story and I am so sorry about the passing of your dad and the circumstances of the passing of your dad.

[@figmo397]

Thank you ro sharing your personal story. It shows that both your father and you were and are great human beings. My Stan Rogers story is much more lightweight. I was at, of all things, a science fiction convention in the filk (music of science fiction fandom) room when a group called Windbourne showed up. One of the people in the room requested that they play something. The song they did was "Lies." One of the lines in the song is "She'd pass for 29 but for her eyes." They had started the song just before midnight; while they were singing, I literally turned 30 (yes, it really was my birthday!). I knew that Colbert had gotten into Stan Rogers during the pandemic, but I had no idea that Jack White was into him! What's most amazing about Stan Rogers is how his music has stood the test of time. Even his "White Collar Holler" is still relevant!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

I will never forget that huge hand shaking mine...

[@crithon]

HAHA, I love it when Jack White is in on a joke. He's so cool!

[@toobasaurus23]

Jack White is the only musician that I continue to be a fan of every time he reinvents his sound. He's just a badass blues wizard! Every jam is awesome!

[@Sindollx666x]

Badass blues wizard, I like it! 👍

[@jannichi6431]

Motown Music Master

[@west4coast77]

Jack White and Stephen Colbert are a winning combo! Quick minds that are easily able to trade rapid-fire quips. And the fact that they both know the lyrics to Stan Roger's classic shanty, Barrett's Privateers, is a thing of beauty!

[@randolphpinkle4482]

You realize this whole segment was scripted, right?

[@mldrfan]

@@randolphpinkle4482 I’m so glad SOMEONE finally said it.

[@chrisandlizsizemore8172]

Nah. Scripting each word wouldn't make sense. Ideas and prompts can be pre-written and discussed, but the conversation didn't flow like a scripted segment. Believable that they discussed previously what the segment was about. Ludicrous to suggest the entire conversation was written out for them, wasting time memorizing and practicing lines. You know when stuff's truly all the way scripted, words and all - because when it's delivered by the guests, and even by Colbert, it's slightly mechanical and he's looking at the camera - because it's on the PROMPT to read out, not memorize.

[@chrisandlizsizemore8172]

@@randolphpinkle4482 No it's not. That's what teleprompters are for. Reading while looking at the camera. This is just conversation magic

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Jack White bringing up Barrett's Privateer's scripted? NOT!!!

[@wideawake5630]

Wait a minute!!! Can't possibly love these two any more and they go and sing Barrett's Privateers??? !!!! Have mercy on me!

[@TheJustineCredible]

🏴‍☠❤🏴‍☠❤🏴‍☠❤🏴‍☠❤🏴‍☠❤ Jack & Stephen singing this, one of my all time favorite shanties EVER!

[@debodhi1394]

Yes! Stan Rogers! I love them both for singing that.

[@kayapapaya]

Loves a good shanty

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Second time this year! First was with Michael Buble.

[@likebot.]

What?!!! That was awesome. You guys caught each other totally off-guard with Barrett's Privateers. The shocked expression on Stephen's face when Jack mentioned it was priceless. Y'awll mighta' dropped out of schtick right at that moment, but it was absolutely priceless.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

The second appearance of Barrett's Privateers on Late Show. First one was with Michael Buble!

[@kayapapaya]

I love that Jack got Stephen to sing the year in the first line, because I usually mumble the end of it (you know, to come in strong on the chorus). I remembered the Bublé segment (loved it), but I was pretty shocked when the rockstar (love him) sang it too. All very exciting, so many favourite people and things in such a compact clip! Thank you, universe!

[@UkeCan1]

@@kayapapaya I think Jack didn't fully know the verse. But Stephen knew every word.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

But no surprise, eh? In case you DON'T know, Jack White's ancestry is in Cape Breton, NS. His family name is Gillis and they went to the States for work. Like so many others from Eastern Canada. He became "Jack White" when he married Meg and took her name.

[@likebot.]

That's cool news about Jack. I've known about him for ages and never knew he came from practically next door to me. I spent the 80s and 90s singing along to Barrett's Privateers in Irish pubs in The Maritimes. Jack would have no choice but to know it, coming from here.

[@NewMessage]

Evan Peters' best character ever.

[@prathapkutty7407]

Lmao he does look like him 😂

[@CameronInEgyptsLand]

Lol, and I like both.

[@leannej.mangano1097]

🤣🤣

[@codyallen211]

Lol EXACTLY!!!

[@jayfolk]

3:57 *do you see the shock and JOY in Stephen's eyes as if he sees his fellow kinsman from the high seas from a previous life!?*

[@itsonlysound]

He lit up

[@thijsbergman2424]

Who's Steven?

[@jayfolk]

@@thijsbergman2424 autocorrect correction

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

They just have to make it to that Halifax pier!

[@nitab1971]

Colbert squeezes the real Jack White out every time! What a bromance!!

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

"which we cover on this, in silence" That's was so clever and quick. Bravo Mr White

[@davidbryden7904]

A duet, on the fly?!! Soo smooth! Love ya both! ✌️

[@raymondtrabulsy7294]

Jack White and Stephen Colbert together is a great combo.

[@richardoaks5645]

Just saw Jack White in concert a few weeks ago. He is the most amazing performer I have seen since I saw the late great Freddie Mercury in his last show ever in Seattle in 1983. Do yourself a favor and go see this man live. I guarantee he will blow your mind.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Yeah, but NEITHER of them could do better that Stan Rogers!

[@adrock1011]

@@michaelrmurphy2734 i am only just discovering stan rogers… i have the between the breaks album… which features this tune… my kids both love singing it now. He is unbelievable… (jack would probably agree with your comment too)

[@wideawake5630]

Hey I'd like to see Jack do the Questionnaire.

[@johnmossey]

this

[@Ana-mf3tc]

Yesss!

[@davidbryden7904]

✊️

[@alicerobison8022]

GREAT IDEA!!!!

[@frankrizzo739]

Got a gut feeling they recorded one during this taping and we'll see it sometime this summer🤔😎🤞

[@leavingitblank9363]

I think we just got a glimpse of genius at work! I usually don't like these segments (I've seen only the movie ones -- I think the album angle is new), but this was one of the best pieces he's ever done. Jack White is surprisingly quick and clever--- he can certainly keep up with Stephen--- and Stephen was so genuinely surprised to find that common ground with him.

[@dawnsmith9596]

I love when two gifted people have a conversation!!!!!

[@melissabill1640]

These are two glorious stage show nerds! What cosmic alignment brought them together for that last duet? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

The great ghost of Stan Rogers, of course!!!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

The ghost of Stan Rogers!

[@BennieWilliamsFilm]

That last one was pure magic. I had never heard "Barrett's Privateers" before, but I'm hooked now.

[@nickblank9840]

I saw jack white in halifax where he sang Barretts Privateers. He of course has some cape breton roots through his mother. A truly special moment with of course no phones. Only us 10000 people got to enjoy it

[@brandonblah]

Right there with you brother, I've tried to find it over the years, even asked jack on his instagram, all he said to me was "pics or it didn't happen." One of those amazing moments that I think will live on purely and exclusively in our minds.

[@Lt_Col.Henry_Blake]

Colbert's face when Jack mentions "Barrett's Privateers".

[@nicoleziegenfus296]

I have been a Jack White fan for many years and have rarely seen him smile. This is a refreshing reinvention of a brilliant artist.

[@JF-wn2yb]

I don't know about anyone else, but I appreciated this thoroughly.

[@jonathangillis4926]

“who you gonna call?” “us” impeccable timing

[@silentjay01]

Now to convince Jack White to release an entire album that is a mix of classic Sea Shanties and original compositions that SOUND like classic Sea Shanties.

[@DoctorFurioso]

Making a bunch of jokes about recording albums together and then ending the bit with an impromptu duet is **chefs kiss**.

[@franciet99]

Love these men! Singing Shanties! What a turn on!

[@kayapapaya]

Srsly tho

[@screwupalt]

3:59 the way Stephen's expression changes, that's real genuine stupefied surprise

[@TheJustineCredible]

OMG...I didn't think I could fan-girl over Jack White anymore until this! Jack and Stephen - a duet of one of my favorite shanties EVER! That was awesome! 🏴‍☠❤🏴‍☠❤🏴‍☠❤🏴‍☠❤🏴‍☠❤

[@NancyPower33]

Love Stan Rogers, grew up listening to his albums after school on my grandmother's turntable, along with some records of Rita McNeil, and Anne Murray. The people of Kjipuktuk, Mi'qumaki (Halifax, Nova Scotia) adore the beautiful gem who is Stan Rogers. Thank you for honoring his memory!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Anne Murray's first big hit Snowbird was written by the great Gene MacLellan. Another talent gone too soon...

[@FarmerTomsAlmanac]

Born and raised in Springhill so definitely immersed in Anne Murray. I actually attended school with 2 of her nieces. And summer is 2023 my wife and I vacationed in Halifax and went on the harbour hopper, our driver captain Dave was very musical and as we were arriving back at the pier we sang the Chorus of Barrett’s privateers. Ironically on the day Jimmy buffet passed

[@mayamckenna]

Love coming across videos you didn't know you needed. This is gold.

[@jlbueno0611]

A true artist , a true musician . He has no genre, is just art .

[@tdawes33]

Consumption chic

[@stupidass3791]

Yea, and don’t forget that Jack White is pretty good too.

[@odradekk]

@@tdawes33 Nothing wrong about it. If you can do it like a champ, that is.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

This. Is. Fantastic. Love these Gents.

[@0920121908250727]

Love this! Need more of these two together.

[@cathywethington5913]

Chris Hayes and Jack White on the same show. Yay!!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

And live! Bring Chris out for Barrett's Privateer's!

[@WeChoseHATE]

He is quick, funny dude!!! Performed in SILENCE!!!!💙😂🤣

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Gotta love Colbert. he's got guts. Its nice to see someone stick to their own values

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

A bit less now after his appendix was removed!

[@maartentoors]

Colbert is just GREAT, this 2:38 was SUPER unexpected..

[@GalinDray]

Wtf are the odds steven gets to do this song twice in one year???? Buble and white, couldn't be further from eachother style wise but the sea shanty knows no bounds.

[@kayapapaya]

Sea shanties wet panties, smh.

[@UkeCan1]

He did it before? We need a link, please!

[@GalinDray]

@@UkeCan1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXrTeZmLrM6rbpY

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

@@UkeCan1 With Michael Buble from earlier this year.

[@krisfrederick5001]

Jack White has the Blues 🎵

[@elishmuel1976]

1:32 Lol, Jack is cool as a cucumber!

[@lazyperfectionist1]

3:23 🎵 What shall we do with a drunken sailor 🎵 🎵 What shall we do with a drunken sailor 🎵 🎵 What shall we do with a drunken sailor 🎵 🎵 Take him to _Long John Silver's_ 🎵

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

No, you shave his belly with a rusty razor!!! Get with it, dude!

[@ascent8487]

Sometimes I see that secret boyhood dream Stephen had of being a rockstar. It’s very sweet.

[@allansturgis5401]

Jack White is Amazing!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Yeah, but he's no Stan Rogers!

[@solidsnake58]

The more I see of Jack White the more I love the guy. Do yourself a favor and search for his cameo as Elvis in Walk Hard: The Dewy Cox story. He’s hilarious.

[@robinluger2884]

And watch “It Might Get Loud”

[@janetbeebe6578]

Jack White is "The Man"!

[@brianclarey3442]

Man I hope that Barrett's Privateers part wasn't a bit cause that was awesome, made me smile.

[@jimmyjawbone]

Jack should know “Barrett’s Privaters” he’s like 1/8th Bluenoser. You can see it in his hairitage.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

His family roots are in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

[@peachesandpoets]

Omg I am in love with him and have been since I was 12. JW IS EVERYTHING. The shanty! Ah!

[@Whimsy4fall]

Is Jack White the love child of Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Colbert? 😂 I actually thought it was Sigourney in the photo. 🤣

[@baiemichelle]

@tourismns should really invite Colbert up to the Hali waterfront. Maybe even get him a ride through the harbour on a tall ship or the amphibious tour. It would be hilarious and I think he'd have fun

[@FarmerTomsAlmanac]

Did the harbour hopper last summer and as we arrived back at the pier we all sang the chorus. Be a perfect segment for Stephen to do

[@deviritter5232]

Wicked funny improv- these guys are great.

[@andreabradley5837]

That was really neat!

[@Reddog794]

Love hearing the second unofficial anthem to my home. And Jack White with Stephen Colbert too boot!

[@amyd2560]

As if I couldn't love these guys more, they go and sing Stan Rogers

[@jdolandev]

Best of luck to Jack White on his new solo career as a vampire

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Jack Whiteskin with Blue Hair!

[@dawnglessner7432]

I love Jack White!

[@DullDishwater]

Mad respect for Barret’s Privateers from a fellow maritimer.

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Giggleliciousness supreme!!! 😂 🤣 😂

[@melissasaint3283]

2:20 I thought he was going to say, "as a young Severus Snape"

[@danleblanc2321]

At the end, you can clearly read Jack White's lips... "WOW, I'm impressed!" Awesome!

[@infamousElle]

I'm a Barrett's Privateer's fan! Can I come sing with Steven and Jack?

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

And Evie and Meg at the Lower Deck! Or maybe The Seahorse...

[@nottom3309]

Every time I see these two, I expect them to do a Catholic Throwdown. But that's Nun of my business.

[@BronzDano]

If they really just improv’d this whole skit….that is really REALLY impressive 🤯

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

I think they had bullet points from the writers...

[@ingridwheeler3180]

Had the great pleasure of hearing Barrett's Privateers sung by a fabulous band called Bella's Bartok. (Look them up) Never knew what it was called till now. Thank you !

[@JonnyOpinionated]

Just replay it on Colbert's face when he hears Jack say Barrett's Privateers - the following genuine emotions go over his face in a two seconds: 1) Wait... what? 2) Holy shit he knows that song 3) Ohh my god how cool is this? 4)Then almost elated disbelief

[@dawnglessner7432]

Tupi guys need to go on tour!

[@TitoTimTravels]

I think saw these guys on stage at a renaissance fair pub sing... 😎

[@joshnanna4]

That denim jacket is unreasonably cool

[@andreac3362]

If he's not on #SNL this season there is something very wrong.

[@anarchyneverdies3567]

I must've been a fan of Jack for 20 years now (omg), and he's even funnier than I realized 😂 I remember when he was on barter bros or American pickers or something and had them go through the extreme hassle of getting him a taxidermied white elephant, and when they arrived with it, he said "I don't like it, take it away" 😂 then laughed and thanked them and took his elephant. Brilliant 😂

[@anadraham2995]

Fuckin love that episode! I forget - did Jack buy it straight up or was there a trade involved? I seem to remember one of those selfie photo booths (i could TOTALLY be making that up in my head).

[@mrse1420]

@@anadraham2995 You can go to History Channel and watch the episode They made a trade Elephant for a photo booth

[@WeChoseHATE]

White looks like JOKER. Awesome! Luv the Blue! One of the best music ever!!!! 💙

[@rockandrolljew89]

What a great song for them to randomly cover. Makes me want to go out drinking.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Canadian beer at the Lower Deck, of course! I'll get the first round, eh?

[@1_viewer]

The shanty was gold.

[@samfoster709]

Stan Roger's spotted in the wild for the first time since the sea shanty craze of 2019

[@MaelwysMyrddin]

Okay now we need a jack white/stephen colbert sea shanty cover album.

[@marzipanbb2179]

Stan Rogers by two of the best!

[@wideawake5630]

Barrett's Privateers! Doesn't get better than that.

[@jwn741]

2 American treasures!

[@Sundae_Times]

He's taking the 'White' thing literally now, I see.

[@Annapurna818]

😆 Big up Nova Scotia. 🇨🇦😘

[@kCo902]

You guys need to come to Nova Scotia and sing Barrett’s Privateers in Halifax 🍻 I love that Jack White has roots here

[@visuallanguage]

Arrived for Jack White... stayed for the Sea Shanties! (Please make an album of this)

[@erictheredguy]

Jack white is the best. Just saw him front row 8' away from him

[@EvanFowler]

Jack White is slowly transforming into a rockabilly version of Robert Blake in "LOST HIGHWAY"

[@TheSpoonwood]

Damn that Shanty was a Killin'

[@joannbowden6220]

Omg love Jack's hair! From a 63 y/o noni that wants her hair the same! 😂

[@poisonsumc7426]

Stan Rogers!

[@IcyMidnight]

These are often pretty cringey, but Jack makes this one work :D

[@Asmodeus1967]

Instead of Jack and Coke, I‘ll have a Jack & Colb Any day/All day.

[@mitchellpersenaire1675]

I really enjoyed that.

[@sheikantoniovonpeanutbutte9667]

Jack is looking more like Nicholson’s joker all the time

[@barfyman-dm6zx]

Rachel Maddow interviewing Jack White. Man life is good.

[@homidjohn]

He gives the Joker so much 🃏

[@emsulich]

Someone needs to check his hemoglobin

[@mg2462]

this makes me so sad for both of them

[@tonyanthony5105]

Has Jack White ever been outside?