Proclaimers : Live on Letterman 1989 (21 March) - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

A live performance of I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) on David Letterman, complete with an entertaining interview.
To clear up a common confusion, this song became an international hit and seeped into the global pop culture landscape in 1993 when it appeared on the opening credits of the film Benny and Joon. However the song was first released as a single in August 1988 where it peaked at #11 in the UK. This appearance is from March 21, 1989 when the twins toured the US to support their Sept 1988 album 'Sunshine on Leith'.
There are a lot of comments about where they are now. As of 2023 they have released 12 albums and continue to tour worldwide with a fantastic and tight live band. I encourage those interested to check out their live album recorded at the Belly Up in San Diego in 2016. bellyuplive.com/shows/the-pro...

[@patiacat1]

Great guys, they came to my sick little cousins house in Northern Ireland at the height of their fame. He was extremely sick and his wish was to meet them. They flew over and they played for him in his house,all the family met them. The only thing they asked was no media on the day as it wasn’t why they done it. I remember it fondly. Brilliant guys.

[@inthecouchproductions8103]

Love this story. When my grandma was dying of cancer, my dad wrote a letter to the football coach of my grandma’s favorite team asking him to send her a card. Instead, he called her house and she hung up because she thought it was a prank. Still laugh my head off every time I think of it.

[@Noob-vj6iy]

@@inthecouchproductions8103 lmao

[@michaelhegyan7464]

Wonderful..

[@photographyinflight4183]

Great lads, need more like them.

[@bowbow1970]

leith's finest

[@Doorito_]

They always look like two engineers having fun on their break lol

[@brucetungsten5714]

They kinda could pass as "The John Carmack" band.

[@timirish2563]

Yup--the Scots often have the engineer look. When the English obliterated Highland culture, the Scots turned their minds toward science and the machine age.

[@timoakley277]

As an engineer, if I had one tenth of their musical talent I would be grateful

[@TheRealCreepinogie]

@@timirish2563 They were the first highly literate country in the world.

[@bumperroan8211]

"You guys look like every member of our writing staff."

[@jadedoldjoe8709]

The fact that they sing with their accents make this song a zillion times better.

[@SelfReflective]

Actually their accents get "better" when singing...they're much thicker in spoken speech.

[@mmcmann9539]

Check out King Krule.

[@GMan-yg1og]

@@rabfallon4507 Pish

[@MM-qg9fq]

@@SelfReflective yes they have proper fife accents

[@chasbodaniels1744]

I could barely make out what they said to Dave. It’s amazing how a smallish island can have such different accents.

[@TedAlexandro]

No frills. No fancy outfits. Just two brothers singing a killer song.

[@inspectorkemp7439]

Walk on stage, immediately hit it, no special effects or BS and Kill It. Bravo

[@davidziemann9653]

That is the way groups/bands/singers did it back in the day...pure talent.

[@whatUPitsJORDAN]

Jeans with a T

[@barneyrebel6020]

Yes!!

[@gmar7836]

Yeaahhhh

[@dystopian..]

Yea. One hit wonders have no choice.

[@jayzae]

When I can’t sleep, we’ll I know I’m gonna be, gonna be the man who’s watching KZbin.

[@richmondstevenj]

Great song. Haven’t met a single person that doesn’t like it.

[@sidpheasant7585]

Thanks be to the Holy Spirit

[@burnedoils]

song of my life, when i die i want this song to be played for hours on repeat while people cry tears on my dead body

[@rebelwithoutaclue9387]

As a twelve year old Scottish boy who’d just moved to Canada this song helped to make me one the most popular kids in my school. I told everyone they were my cousins, and with such a strong accent nobody questioned it 🤣😂🤣

[@angiepanjie]

🤣🤣🤣🤣…wee rascal!

[@donaldpump3072]

Basturrrd

[@angiepanjie]

@@donaldpump3072 🤣🤣🤣…the r rrrrrroll is strong in these 2.

[@paulamiles9559]

Well done!

[@PisgahGravelProject]

Brilliant

[@tkmorrison6404]

2023 and still lovin' it!! 🤓🎶🤓

[@carolynwoodman1734]

Still listening 2024. God bless you all.❤xxxxxx

[@jahellen]

Letterman had a mean streak to him, and it showed when didn't like or respect his guests. But I feel that despite the teasing he gave to the Proclaimers Letterman actually liked the guys and was happy to have them on the show.

[@elkabong6429]

I felt at the very end, when Letterman says “well, I don’t know what that means…” after the brother he was interviewing gave the explanation about the title of the album, he (the guest) seemed kind of deflated at being dismissed like that by Dave. It was so incredibly rude, really.

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

@@elkabong6429 Aye, he could have done better but the lads showed grace.

[@cricketbat09]

He perfectly explains 'Sunshine on Leith' to Letterman who then says, "I don't understand!".

[@jamesbrook16]

He’s so patronising… and so stupid. 😊

[@madzangels]

I love that their Scottish accents come through the song instead of going all phonetic and sounding American

[@bossfan49]

They were advised early on to lose their accent. They said absolutely not. Check out their song "Throw the 'R' Away" from their debut album.

[@andywinslow9638]

Me too. Especially since I'm part Scottish.

[@domino6490]

@@bossfan49 What their accents are the best part

[@bigteddy66]

It's an Edinburgh accent.

[@stumarston6812]

Scots don't give anything away.

[@tbr2109]

It's always impressive when a live performance of a song sounds as good as if not better than the recorded version.

[@mephostopheles3752]

It's because most performers try to glorify their love performances by adding fancy ululating and shit, while these guys just did it pretty normal.

[@mephostopheles3752]

*live

[@GabrielleTollerson]

SeaBiscuit very true.

[@CocoTehQuila]

tbr2109 YOu mean like Justin Bieber, he sings live just as it is in the album. jk

[@mephostopheles3752]

Derp Macdonald What the hell does being gay have to do with testosterone intake? Do you know ANYTHING about the human body?

[@chrislogan2557]

The backing band looked like they were absolutely loving playing along with this, Scotland absolutely loves the Proclaimers.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

They really did!

[@carolmccullough-kuchar4782]

OMG love this!!! I am proud to be Scottish.

[@francissiu9549]

Trainers, jeans and a t shirt, nothing flashy, song is pure brilliant

[@needles120]

These guys are my heroes. Total geeks with a song that makes millions and millions of women across the world smile.

[@jazmynalika]

Exactly. I fall in love every time I hear this. No gimmicks, just beautiful lyrics with a catchy beat.

[@KanekiKen-by5ew]

Now they look totally different. Now they are bald without the glasses and look much older.

[@BigDogCountry]

+Mlp-Rainbow Bolt So do we all.

[@markwilson6969]

+Mlp-Rainbow Bolt no they aren't. what are on about you nutter, they look exactly the same

[@francesriddiough8818]

what a tossy comment............and I am 66 .....and I am not gray and fat......but if all you can do is make pappy comments.....YOU will deffo be ......blobby yourself.

[@christian9065]

Pure power of voice without autotune, stage presence, catchy and easy to carry melody, an instant hit :)

[@denzz8687]

that bassist tho, anyone notice him? killing it the whole song just slapping the whole way through. Bloody awesome!

[@jacobjames8782]

The great Will Lee.

[@jacobjames8782]

@Poua Kai this is the truth.

[@patton303]

Yep. Will Lee always kills.

[@jameslewisgd]

Came to the comments just to see if anyone else noticed. Awful

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

No

[@ericbrett3095]

I have been to Auchtermuchty before. I spent 5 days renting a tourist home on Upper Greens road. It is a beautiful village with beautiful and warm people. Me and my children went to an event at the community center. The DJ announced us as a family visiting from Portland Oregon. It was fun to be the talk of the event and the warmth of the people and their friendliness makes want to live there when I retire. The good news is that the closest McDonald's is in Glenrothes so I will be OK.

[@alexbowman7582]

An old common joke in the west of Scotland is “where would we be without a sense of humour” and the answer is “Edinburgh”.

[@danbytp]

Or in England.

[@jerryfalwellsociety]

@@danbytp Speak for yourself, Tim! lol

[@danbytp]

@@jerryfalwellsociety Of course I speak for myself! I'm both Scot AND English.That's why I can joke about it(Scots side) and do it sarcastically(English),both with ease.😌

[@danbytp]

@@jerryfalwellsociety I do recognize your well placed humor!LOL,Brother!

[@genki2genki]

It may be an old joke but it's new to me! Thanks for the laugh!!

[@gsjoiners8907]

Great Scottish legends ❤

[@chrisbaines1146]

My grandfather came from Scotland. So cool

[@MikeMateraDotCom]

And THAT"S how you play a tambourine.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

The proclaimers were living proof that even nerds can rock with the best of them.

[@marywilliams9858]

Why do you say nerds? How unkind. They are cute and very talented.

[@bcaye]

*Are*. Their records still sell and they still perform.

[@freedomisslavery6840]

@@marywilliams9858 Nerds are gross.

[@mrbee4life182]

@@marywilliams9858 Think he means they aren't your typical looking pop stars twins with glasses not the boyband good looks but i have always thought of them as the Scottish Buddy Holly i mean he looked gorky with big glasses but it didn't do him any harm made some great songs the same with The Proclaimers just because you don't look like a typical music artist doesn't mean you can't make great music

[@noldo3837]

Regarding nerds - take a look at Hank Marvin... 100% nerd look, and was inspiration for Eric Clapton himself, and to many others.

[@SamuelLongo1776]

This was FAVORITE song as a kid! First time I've watched this in 7+ years and it hasn't aged at all!

[@markwoldin162]

It never ceases to amaze me how shabby Letterman's manners are.

[@jamespasifull]

Someone told Frankie Boyle that he looked like one of the Proclaimers! 'One' of them? They're f**king twins!!!

[@ianc1001]

Haha - excellent point!

[@PublicEnemyMinusOne]

Boyle is a fucking legend.

[@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587]

I'm reading this in Franky's voice 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sibadityapal1493]

I was thinking exactly the same thing while watching this.

[@TheBrewersDroop]

He's the evil twin

[@annoyingbstard9407]

Back in the day you could have glasses like a Japanese sniper and still make it as a pop star.

[@themaggattack]

Not really. They were an anomaly.

[@aniketkesarkar9967]

They were just so good

[@jacklincoln7786]

Wow! I actually laughed. I miss this type of humor. ILLINOIS MEXICANS FOR TRUMP 2020

[@billbright100]

Japanese sniper 😆

[@martinda7446]

Ha ha

[@dl7281]

I was in Scotland for a month when this first hit the airwaves in the U.S. Great stuff. Go to Scotland if you haven’t. It’s beautiful and the people leave you alone. 😂

[@frankmaffei235]

I saw them in the early 90s in Pittsburgh with my young bride - who, 30 years later, I would still walk 500 miles (or more) for. They were incredible live performers by the way.

[@LuminasLight]

They are singing just in jeans and shirt - it was simple back then. I like it :D

[@peachy2800]

Yeah the jeans show um yeahh about that

[@JBrooklyn1985]

even older ladies and gents used to be able to be the biggest and most popular stars...back in the day it was about the music....not anymore..and it is a shame.

[@LuminasLight]

BrooklynOsh true, so true.

[@legomrrevies]

+BrooklynOsh amen

[@justina249]

Got the buddy holly look with the glasses

[@AnyoneCanSee]

I'm in Edinburgh and I can report that the sun really is shining on Leith today.

[@keithwald5349]

Cuiribh fàilte air a h-uile duine agaibh ann an Lìte grianach!

[@RendColt]

Did you walk 5oo miles tho

[@Brittjones]

Deep cut...I live in South Carolina, USA The internet is great isn’t it!

[@deadfool3344]

Leiths a shite hole

[@striderflys]

@@deadfool3344 no iss not... Well, yeah you're right maybe a wee bit

[@galactusgalan4233]

Its hard to describe just how amazing this performance is.

[@kimhepburn2086]

I agree. I watch it over and over. It moves me.

[@ALEXISGNFR]

It really shows how 2 simple t shirt jeans boy made it to letterman. That somehow shows that we all can....

[@dublev78]

It’s pretty damned good

[@sharinglungs3226]

I’m so glad that the live version is every bit as great as the recording.

[@ohmightyone]

Those stomps. The floor never stood a chance.

[@johnphillip2566]

Damn roaches.

[@thehand1358]

Still loving The Proclaimers here in 2020!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thegodlygoatgamer]

The Hand me too

[@cynthiagreske5957]

Me too!!!

[@Misfit636]

#feelsbadman

[@matthewedgeworth4509]

wow arent you fucking special!!!

[@twosevenfourstroke7385]

🤟🏍

[@ronniehockey8814]

12 yrs old this vid. Love this song. First heard early 90s and still love it.

[@thomaspuhringer8332]

12 years old..? That was in 1989. Can you do the math?

[@RecMike]

​@@thomaspuhringer8332this video posting dick, not the footage. Can you read?

[@LucidLibrary]

this song is still amazing has not aged a day

[@Byrneze]

I love how the Scottish say thousand is so awesome

[@atlas7425]

theauseaund.

[@justinanderson8758]

And "out" Ouauuuttt

[@singinceil]

Towsound

[@Eggyfart83]

a thoosan!

[@jonathanparker1774]

Scott Byrne at least I'm not the only one 😂😂 this and mike myers in I married an axe murderer as the dad is how I think of Scots and I'm Irish so

[@lolah3838]

I could listen to that accent forever.

[@notmyname1289]

Cood ye noo darlin ;)

[@Jamie-kv9eg]

Not My Name Christ almighty 🤦‍♂️

[@carolpenman3608]

me tae

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Ah half tae....

[@tonylopez7770]

👍

[@pjneslo8979]

Little did anyone realize how huge this song would get and stay that way through the decades that followed

[@owlbelieveit6811]

Not hard to see why. I remember it playing everywhere around 89-90, it's unique sounding, catchy and impossible not to sing along to.

[@spynx3167]

This was when the song was big.....

[@B-A-L]

How many songs from the 2020s will you be able to say that about?

[@sarahsilverlight2064]

Probably none, BAL

[@SiriusTexra]

the late show band absolutely destroyed it on this absolutely incredible drumming and bass playing

[@pokerworld]

How can anyone dislike this? This performance is fucking legendary

[@chrisbuck1695]

Hey thanks to me we are now at 360!

[@chrisbuck1695]

I just find it funny how offended people are when people don't agree with their preferences, I guess you have a desperate need for affirmation, yes I trolled up a whopper with you. HAhaha

[@musicedward]

Deep down I feel these guys are real rock and roll bad asses!

[@fightintheshade]

their english

[@jaksooon]

@@fightintheshade What about their English?

[@someoneelse.2252]

Loved the way these guys just walked out on stage and got right into it. No prima donna attitude, just performed with great voices and pretty humble when Letterman spoke to them. No wonder folks love the Scottish race (and their accent).

[@a_wise_young_man752]

What folk love the Scottish?

[@someoneelse.2252]

A Wise Young Man....Well they sure as hell do over here in Canada. Same as when I lived for ten years in California and three years in Germany. Ok, well maybe the English don't. (jealousy...? )

[@a_wise_young_man752]

I'm Australian not English. You clearly haven't visited England if you think they're jealous of the Scots. It's the other way round in my experience.

[@a_wise_young_man752]

And let's face facts, the English gave us The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Sex Pisols, David Bowie, Queen and Joe Cocker whereas Scotland gave us the Bay City Rollers, Wet Wet Wet and The Proclaimers. And you say they're jealous of Scotland? AHAHAHAHAHAHHA!

[@Ralph_Smith0724]

Pat: Scotish is not a race. There is only one species called Homo Sapiens that evolved in Africa and to which we humans belong.

[@josephbrolly7232]

giving zero shits about looking like rock stars and then banging out an absolute classic drinking song. Scottish legends!!

[@kristibaron4039]

This song and its driving melody embody the Scottish spirit. Brilliant song, still listening to it today at age 65 ;-)

[@elvisjerrylee]

This was in 1989 and now watching this in 2020 I could not stop smiling thru the entire video!!

[@metalchik1976]

Omg! 1989? I was 13. Now I'm 44! Damn I'm getting old. This song still kicks ass!

[@user-ck7hc9ui5m]

@@metalchik1976 agreed

[@MrKarmapolice97]

I remember the song was used in Benny and June. I don’t remember hearing the song until maybe 1992

[@tats5880]

Still here in 2022,

[@mike550]

Me too. That was the year I was born. So cool looking back on this now.

[@kathryndunnigan7885]

The man in my profile pic, lovingly giving me cake at our wedding, God rest his soul, and I love and adore these fellas... we used to sing their music to each other. But this song especially, he meant every word. I grinned and laughed and cried happy tears singing it to him... I know he heard me all the way to heaven! I love you honey.. save me a spot!

[@gingobellz4800]

Scott Weiland sang; " If you die before me, ask if you can bring a friend."

[@QueensWino]

Such a sweet story!❤️ Much love and blessings from The Big Apple! 🍎🗽🇺🇸

[@puppetmaster8551]

Sounds like you had some Great memories from this song, sorry for your loss, I’m glad you have memories like this with him to fondly look back on

[@freethrice]

He's waiting for you sweetheart ❤️

[@ineedanewname9595944]

I am right there with you honey! My husband died on Dec 27 2018. This was one of our favorite songs. Singing, laughing, good times. My heart is with you. I still cant believe my Chandler is gone. I know he is with me, but I need him HERE! It sucks. Plain and simple. But my heart and love is with you as well. I'm not the only one to lose my spouse, so I pray for you. ❤

[@heinpansen6374]

What a perfect flawless performance, brilliant. "The crowd goes crazy!" They have every right to do so.

[@williamhornabrook8081]

They are still a great live act. I saw them a few years ago and it was a super fun concert. They are very strong singers and their band is great.

[@rahim2049]

even his laugh has a scottish accent

[@ScottieWallace]

You never hear them laugh

[@lest6590]

@@ScottieWallace dadala da

[@rahim2049]

@Jake W they are scottish my friend

[@SelectCircle]

Kudos to the bassist who probably had 5 minutes to learn this and nailed it.

[@jackleonardo2167]

That my friend, is the great Will Lee, one of the best in the business. Look him up and I suggest you bring along enough provisions😁

[@cerisskies]

The bass line is like 2 notes

[@SelectCircle]

@@cerisskies So what does impress you in this world?

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Bass only has 4 strings,how hard can it be?

[@tomatojuice984]

@@cerisskies I think it's five E A B c# f# still couldn't be easier...

[@billye9127]

Paul S remains the consumate musician----always know when, where, and how to play! He never steps on the performer's toes. miss him.

[@SierenH]

No matter what people say I L9VE THE PROCLAIMERS

[@thegreyfedora8532]

This is one of the only bands I've heard where the singer's accents are so thick, that they don't really fade when they're singing.

[@davidbaines1425]

Interesting.. Check out "Sweet surrender" by Wet Wet Wet.. If you know how thick Marti Pellows accent is, the "To you" bit seems kinda funny. But a very underated song anyway.

[@x-rayvision3802]

You need to listen to more music then

[@banjopete]

It’s not an accent if that’s the way you speak….everyone else has an accent.

[@amywhite9972]

Why do i love this song so much?? I have no clue but i do.. 😉

[@robprice2229]

Backup musicians just don’t get the credit they deserve…the bassist was killin it the whole song. Steady and flawless.

[@Shlikas]

I love when they hit the break and Charlie realizes they're killing it, and he loosens up and smiles and does that little improv. Such a great moment. And Anton Fig (Letterman's drummer) squeezing absolutely every inch out of the tune. I've watched this clip at least a hundred times, a great performance never gets old. Thanks for posting it.

[@211squirrel]

I wish they had turned the guitar amp on….

[@chasbodaniels1744]

@Michael If you mean Sid McGinnis wasn’t loud enough, it may have been to let Charlie’s acoustic carry the rhythm. The song doesn’t have much allowance for leads or fills.

[@sonnyfox8407]

Time stamp?

[@barbarawilson958]

They really let it rip after that moment. I just found this after I watched the video after I just couldn't get this song out of my mind....All Day I just would mumble words to this.

[@barbarawilson958]

@@sonnyfox8407 2.29

[@supafuckinmingster]

Wow..........this is actually sung live...............wow.

[@supafuckinmingster]

supafuckinmingster And it's pretty fucking brilliant.

[@GabrielleTollerson]

supafuckinmingster ikr?

[@ivanhenderson31]

supafuckinmingster because the artists don't suck ass.... like alot do today

[@Dodderyfeline31]

Lol

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

supafuckinmingster And with actually harmonies instead of autotune. Neat, huh?

[@samrichards8251]

These lads must have made a nice fortune from this song. The amount of times it’s been played around the world

[@meono5511]

enough to feed for their lifetime all you need is a hit.

[@mtpstv94]

Let me introduce you to record companies and the conartists that run them. You would think the millions of little girls that screamed their heads off at Backstreet Boys and Nsync made them super rich too, but they were penniless at every point of their fame. Goo Goo Dolls owed about $400,000 after their probably most successful album. It goes on and on. Most bands that actually play instruments tour year 'round and barely can pay their bills. It's sad. This was long before Napster so they can't blame it on anything of the sort.

[@mattpotter8725]

@@mtpstv94 Whilst I agree with your sentiment and you're right record companies do take large cuts of bands profits but the sing writers of songs that get played over and over do make quite a bit of money if they retain the songwriting rights to their songs. I'm not sure who wrote the settings of the Backstreet Boys or NSYNC, but if it wasn't them they wouldn't have made that much, although they were hardly poor. The problem probably with a lot of artists came because they lived the high popstar lifestyle without having the income to back it up and didn't put money aside either for when they had faced back into obscurity. I agree they got screwed by the industry, but many had issues coming from their stardom, maybe before as well, and all the issues that came with that.

[@normamcneill151]

Listen to sunshine on leith

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

Hopefully, they had a clause that reverted their publishing to them after a certain period. Most of the time the songwriters get half the publishing rights and the publishers get the other half. If they owned their own publishing they're definitely set for life. If not they're at least half set for life. An international hit like this can generate 10-20 million in mechanicals(sales) and another 40-50 in media spins. This song's in heavy rotation in alternative rock classic radio and has been used in several movie soundtracks. Most notably Benny And Joon. They're doing all right.

[@19gregske55]

Siblings make harmony magic! These two brothers are no exception. This is live - no autotune.

[@thomaskrutulis2289]

Benny and Joon!! Still fans here in 2022! Good ol days

[@DemetriMouratis]

You win THIS round, KZbin Recommendations. I tip my hat to you,

[@jonathanduncan2562]

Letterman is such a rude bastard. It was a great performance. He's probably mellowed with age I suppose.

[@TimFinnerty]

Absolutely brilliant and for British (sorry) performers in the 80s, beautiful teeth.

[@christianjansson6806]

OMG! A twin pair where both are right handed!!

[@BobPapadopoulos]

You know. Something that always struck me about this is the backing band. They're all session workers and most likely at or near virtuoso level on their instruments... but look at the joy they get out of bashing away at three chords over and over just because the song is so catchy. Sometimes you just don't need to complicate good.

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

Aye Bob lad, you're spot on pal

[@simonburley2692]

There is a FOURTH chord in there - once.

[@Dulcimerist]

Four years later, this song really blew up with the release of the film Benny & Joon, simply because the director or producer heard Mary Stewart Masterson listening to the song on set and chose to put the song in the film at the last minute.

[@finster444k]

PURE AWESOMNESS !!

[@martint9610]

I liked Letterman , I just wish he wouldnt be so bloody condescending.

[@AcousticMaster104]

Who would of thought that this song would become even more famous 10 years later. -Courtesy of Ted and Marshall

[@spencer7321]

Nope, Johny Depp is the only reason it was ever famous. Ted didn't do Shit for this song.

[@sharkbowlproductions823]

Yea Johnny depp did give it some attention but they played it quite a bit on How I Met Your Mother which is a very popular shower which had the characters Ted and Marshal in a car that could only play that song

[@sharkbowlproductions823]

Show*

[@joelwilliams1705]

Actually it was Mary Stuart Masterson that talked them into playing the song in Benny and Joon. They actually already broke up but were able to kick start from the movie

[@sharkbowlproductions823]

Joel Williams I know, but i'm saying that Johnny Depp is what people think of when they hear that movie and it was playing while Johnny Depp was doing his part

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

Our Scots lads, you make me proud to come from our ancient nation

[@dmraven]

Scotland Forever!!!

[@marywilliams9858]

My.mom was Scottish.

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

@@marywilliams9858 Bless your dear Mum Mary 💙♥

[@redadamearth]

You could not escape this song in '93. It was *everywhere*.

[@TM-rc3ck]

This whole album is great. They should’ve been bigger in the States.

[@clementemartinez7446]

The lead singer looks like Vanilla Ice if he wore glasses.

[@Prellium]

I love how Paul Schaeffer is loving it.

[@scottsv96]

Backstage he said to the lads " that's going to number 1 boys"

[@BarefootChildren]

It took me nearly 40 years to get this song out of my head. Why oh why did I watch this?🤦‍♂️😂

[@kamurray67]

I feel like i cheated myself. This style of music wasn’t my forte in the late 80’s. I had heard this song many times while out and about but never really listened to the lyrics, just the hook. I could not have told you the band or what they looked like. Now, November 2021, with most all popular/country music being utter trash, I am reliving my youth so that I have something to listen too. These guys are now going to be something I will explore. Thanks @themgnt for posting this video. I now have new/old stuff to listen too.

[@themgnt]

The Proclaimers have a solid country/early American R&B influence. If it's country you lean towards I suggest the albums Sunshine on Leith and Hit the Highway (both available in expanded editions), and the more recent Notes and Rhymes. If you ever get the chance, try to see them. They love playing live and tour across europe and the northern US and Canada for every album. You'll find some live shows on my channel, and Belly Up in Solano Beach CA have a full live recording available on their website.

[@andrewgerrard3337]

Search out the KZbin clip of the crowd singing their song “Sunshine on Leith” after their team, Hibs won the Scottish FA Cup in 2016.

[@bizcocounty]

Thumbs up if you're here because of the 2015 Budweiser "lost dog" Super Bowl commercial. Distinctive writers and performers indeed.

[@Ephron767]

Budweiser commercial version of this song is complete shit.

[@kokoboots003]

Family guy

[@peachy2800]

+Kobe Official like when Peter is like DAd Ada AaAaAa. And when there doing it their screaming at the top of there lungs

[@markrocovich2234]

Its amazing that when musicians performed on Letterman their music was better than any other performance on any other shows..Paul Schaffer's band had much to do with it...

[@JohnPrepuce]

His band would perform the hell out of every piece put in front of them. Great band, through all the different members.

[@milochilo971]

Bullshit

[@aurelianday2223]

They always give 200% in a live performance. Great Scots lads👍

[@gsjoiners8907]

Brilliant advert for Scotland, Legends ❤

[@susancontreras8759]

I saw this exact episode of Letterman, and when it was over, I somehow found out that the Proclaimers were going to be in San Diego in a few weeks, so I got tickets and went to see them. The show was at a bar. I forget the name of the bar now, but the show was cool.

[@torero96]

Awesome, I never comment but I'm from San Diego and I wish I could have seen them live.

[@austin2842]

I'm not from San Diego, but wish I could have seen them live too.

[@steverobinson364]

Susan Contreras I too watched this very episode. Not lucky enough to see them live after, but I ran out and bought the album.

[@manano06]

Lucky!!!

[@edgein3299]

I bet they pounded some shots of scotch with you.

[@krisinsaigon]

i love the way the house band guitarist is really getting into it, like he;s really enjoying playing the song

[@davidbelcher1754]

for sure

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

Dont forget schaefer

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Fun to watch.

[@Farrah300]

I love how they don't even attempt to disguise their accents. They're awesome!!!

[@mercurygirl17]

Their accents are a huge part of their charm!

[@tisdue]

i love that they used Letterman's band. Such a tight performance.

[@chriswhatley9080]

And I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more, just to be the man who walks 500 miles to see this man once more...

[@bossfan49]

Sunshine On Leith - one of the 10 best albums of the 80s..any genre.

[@nancyprohira2571]

Iconic. The brothers are giving Buddy Holly vibes!

[@anodyne57]

Yes!

[@briancollins119]

Paul & the band were extremely talented professionals. Watched Letterman for years and was always impressed how they sounded awesome with anyone

[@MusicIan423]

First tape I ever bought as a child, in 1994. My father was like "are you sure you want this one? You don't want something newer?" I was adamant. I wanted this one. I had no idea what was on the tape, I just knew I wanted it. Sure enough, their style has influenced me immensely. Incredible music.

[@lessermook7608]

WOW, back when music artists song performances *actually sounds like like them.*

[@kes11]

No bravado… just pure talent

[@NYFMA]

I must 'a heard this song 500 times, and I could hear it 500 more...

[@SplashyandDuckiesadventures]

How I met your mother introduced me to this song in the best way

[@julian_b]

People will be singing this song in 500 years time

[@BobLeton]

Best love song ever ... ❤

[@brotherpanda3626]

"Man, you guys have no idea how much the audience, their children, and their grand children are going to enjoy this."