Radiohead - Creep (Live on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", 9/14/1993)

Conan O'Brien's first ever musical guests and Radiohead on their (possibly) first american TV appearance.
Higher quality upload than the previous one on YT.
© TBS/XL Recordings 1993, All rights reserved.

[@cadensmom25]

Radiohead doesnt know this, but they saved me from ending my life as a deeply depressed teenager. im 39 now, with 2 children I can't imagine never having or loving the last 15 years. thank you radiohead.

[@kennygomien]

RIght on, man. The Bends saved me dozens of times.

[@figalaguff565]

thank u for sharing i'm doing terrible right now

[@dabob878]

@@luisr.6543 damn dawg that’s fucked up why you laughing 💀

[@MyNameIsHan]

That's so cool. I wish the best for you mate.

[@cadensmom25]

@@dabob878 because humans are terrible

[@Lornicopia]

I love that he changes the vocalization quite a bit every time he sings it! It's never static!

[@axelolord]

Creep being a very, I would say, "uncomfortable" song probably just works better when it's a little bit... unhinged. Thematically speaking. Same goes for the guitarist for example -the way he just shreds the strings angrily makes it all work in line with the song's subject.

[@Lornicopia]

@@axelolord That actually makes the song and sets the mood of angst and frustration.This song is so complex. Layers of really incredible artistry both lyrically and musically. I think that is why everybody loves it. I don't think thematically that anyone else has touched this theme of crushing on someone and the awkwardness of it all. Very relatable to everyone on the planet!

[@JaredAdamsMusic]

@@axelolord Thom and Johnny hate this song and Johnny's aggressive guitar playing was him trying to ruin the song so they wouldn't have to record or release it.

[@thefrancis742]

@@JaredAdamsMusic they specifically disliked it because they knew it was derivative of another song

[@masterofspellign]

He wants to have control

[@PaulBenjaminJenkins]

"My next guests have taken self loathing, and raised it to an art form." - *Conan accurately predicting Radiohead's entire future*

[@adonaiyah2196]

Literally just some psychic clairvoyance right there

[@r.l.browning1538]

Also blur

[@r.l.browning1538]

Wish my hair look so properly trans

[@zellah]

What a performance!

[@zellah]

Thin Yorke and Conan looked equally uncomfortable. ❤️

[@denverhon2894]

30 years on...this song still rocks....

[@vascobraga]

Well, will it ever not rock? 😊

[@Dana-wq5tp]

Man, Thom looks like he's suffering from serious social anxiety when Conan comes out to greet them at the end.

[@MIKE-TYTHON]

That’s the imagine.

[@NickC702]

That and a tad bit of heroine related paranoia. Plus, I just realized, he looks a lot like a young Martin Short!

[@zorak0044]

Thom hates the humanity.

[@Pikachu-jq3ie]

@@zorak0044 made me laugh XD

[@ScreenArtUK]

na he just has gingerphobia

[@julianahill2399]

One thing about Thom Yorke, he will always nail that “run” note.

[@jeromecooke5219]

ALWAYS!!

[@ericgallion2522]

It always hits always

[@ek2156]

My GF/fiance, now wife of 26 years played this song so much, it was ground into my soul back in 1993. Funny part now is I really like it still to this day! :)

[@arturkarpinski164]

I remember watching this episode back in 93!! Originally I just wanted to see Radiohead but I became a Conan fan also!!!

[@arturkarpinski164]

@I wish I was a vampire in the early 1990s freshman year high school

[@meexz127]

@@arturkarpinski164 how did you watch it in Polish TV? :D

[@arturkarpinski164]

@@meexz127 NBC

[@Dadaadad268]

What’s this- a Spanish Inquisition or something?!

[@arturkarpinski164]

@@Dadaadad268 for real

[@olicc]

Radiohead may have hated playing this song... but I couldn't love it any more than I do. its so amazing.

[@Fearzero]

It's because they don't get royalties for it. They were successfully sued for copyright infringement by the Hollies.

[@kevinb9n]

@@Fearzero nope, they hated it well before that

[@Fearzero]

@@kevinb9n Is that a fact?

[@Sedifet]

I don't think they hated it. They just hated that it threatened to make them a one hit wonder, as back then I believe it was the only song anyone asked about or wanted to hear. They wanted to be more than that, and so developed a disliking to playing the song live. These days they play it again, as they are a long way from a one hit wonder band now and so it does not threaten them.

[@macfilms9904]

From interviews with Thom, it has more to do with the fact that when he wrote the song he felt this way- he had a crush on a beautiful woman at his college, but felt he couldn't even talk to her. Later, with this song a huge hit, they played their college town & he spotted her up front singing along - she had no idea the song was about her. He said that he no longer felt the way he did when he wrote the song, so there was a period where he wasn't interested in playing it. It's also probably because this song is pretty uncharacteristic for them as a band, having that (Pixies) Nirvana feel of quiet/loud dynamics - when bands are starting out, producers and labels will push for that 'hit single' no matter what - and even when it is a hit, it may not be the band's favorite.

[@soldier_of_love]

This performance is insane. It's like they're from out of this world ❤🎉

[@gavinthecrafter]

I like how Thom now looks like a totally different person while Conan looks exactly the same

[@thomasschaefer8669]

How does this not have 15 million views? Good god, the best Radiohead performance on camera I have ever seen. Outstanding.

[@hklinker]

Think it just got posted, eh.

[@AaronAbernethy]

Really? I bet Thom would cringe himself into a stroke if he watched this back.

[@joedinnie3079]

The best perfomance? Absolutely not. The best in my opinion is Paranoid Android on jools holland

[@lenhudson8194]

@@AaronAbernethy real "artists", and I use that term loosely because there are so very few of them, always pick apart their creations. That's what makes them great. Always searching. Always changing. Never fully satisfied, even with what we consider to be greatness.

[@thomasschaefer8669]

@@AaronAbernethy Why? They performed this song exactly the same way everywhere this time period. You get that, right?

[@shifalmohamed2512]

Glad I found this band as a gen z in these past months,their discography is an amazing journey

[@joelglanton6531]

As a person who got into then when OK Computer came out, that is so mindblowing. I'm honestly a little jealous you get to hear all of their albums for the first time. My personal favorite is Hail to the Thief.

[@ICE9-x33]

Gen Z starts in 1994.

[@joelglanton6531]

@@ICE9-x33 what's your point?

[@whispersignal1]

You should also check out Jeff Buckley, Spiritualized, and Elbow if you've not done so already. 😁

[@donniesdonuts9095]

Try "Home is where your head is" or "Livonia" by His name is alive.

[@justintime1343]

Of all the 90's songs called "creep", Radiohead's is the best. They killed it here.

[@panamadreamwaves2912]

Grow up in 90s is so extraordinary the fashions and the musics

[@breaktherules1554]

enjoy all the things now, it might be a classic masterpiece 20 years later

[@imthegrk]

@@breaktherules1554 I graduate high school in '95. We knew that the rock scene was at an apex. I saw so many good shows back then. I got to see Radiohead play in December of '95. I'll never forget it.

[@dilbertdoe601]

Learn English. 🤦‍♂️

[@magiccheeseball]

It was my favorite time for music the early 90s . i like all years but that time was the best well lot of good in the 60s and 70s too and hard rock in the 80s

[@max2grant]

Agree with you 100% on the music! The fashions?… ehhhhh not so much, lol

[@MerkinMuffly]

Say what you want about Radiohead's lead singer at this time, but Jackie Rogers Jr sure knew how to bring the house down back then. Too bad he left over creative differences band but that Thom kid worked out alright.

[@RealHomeRecording]

Indeed

[@dylam3993]

Lol

[@danielj1642]

Bahahaha laughed my ass off after googling jackie Rogers JR

[@RycheForOrder]

Hilarious 😂....This comment has the potential to send the singer right into therapy, if he isn't already.

[@SUPERNOVO.]

i laughed my ass off!!!! :D

[@rls25132]

Such a privilege to see this performance. This song has become iconic and timeless because so many of us can relate to the feelings expressed and the pain.

[@IMNOTtheetiger]

This song is bittersweet to me. It’s the song I listened to the night I put my gun in my mouth, but it’s also the song where I kept living and never gave up no matter how hard things got.

[@SailingCorina]

I was 24 years old and this is one of my songs from my youth that brings back such good memories. Time flies so don't waste it working like a slave for the rich. I missed out so much that I'm trying to make up for now.

[@scrumpymanjack]

You have to be smart, have imagination and an unerring work ethic to avoid working for "the rich" as you put it; not everyone has all of those attributes so what do you suggest the majority of people do to avoid such a fate?

[@davidbalentine2110]

You are so right. I am in the same time as yourself. If I have the privilege to reflect on my life, as I die, well... showing up on time for the Man probably ain’t gonna rate high on the list of things I have done with my life. Advice? Love! Don’t throw pearls to the swine. They ain’t worthy.

[@craigdoc6656]

Don't we all work for the rich?

[@davidbalentine2110]

@@craigdoc6656 you can work for a living, but not for a lifestyle

[@craigdoc6656]

@@davidbalentine2110 🤯

[@morganlim4552]

Saw them live in Boston. Love them! And many of the 90s bands. Can't believe it's been 30 years old.

[@palliard]

It's amazing how much passion they put into this song even though they personally grew to hate it, and was one of their least favorite songs. This song is definitely what drew me in from the beginning. If you've ever heard an Enneagram 4's song, this is it.

[@84848AR]

Why do they hate it?

[@crunkulouss]

@@84848AR imagine writing a song 30 years ago and making what you think is much better music as you grow and mature but everyone wants to hear that one old ass song every time you perform at every show for 30 years

[@dbuck1964]

@@crunkulouss i’d be grateful that that song helped put us on the map and created the financial security that I’m sure to enjoy until the day that I die!

[@richardparker7121]

@@dbuck1964 this song is not like Gloria Estefan singing c’mon everybody do that conga. If you look at all the 90s artists who had catalogs of self loathing soul shredding tunes, so many of them eventually unraveled. (early deaths) It physically tortures the body to have to raise your nervous system into that emotional state, night after night, year after year. Believe it or not, certain “histrionics” are a young man’s game.

[@dbuck1964]

@@richardparker7121 well like, that’s just your opinion man.

[@okej1011]

finally a high quality version

[@Rockingruvin]

Fitting first musical guest for the edgiest late night show on tv at the time. Conan forever. 💥

[@crazylittlepartygirl7393]

This song is just too perfect. This is the song of my life...😢

[@Hansi_Lang_Wien_2008]

This Song Makes Me Happy ❤ And A Yes To Life ❤ Day after Day ❤ Day After Day ❤ Day after Day ❤ Day after Day ❤ DAY AFTER DAY

[@user-loft]

Most surprised moments is conan standing by Tom after sung over..

[@rmpintolopez]

some bands just are immortals and sound good and even better with the time, RADIOHEAD is one of these

[@christschool]

Damn hard to believe this song is 30 years old! I'm so glad I wasn't 16 when this song came out but 26. This song might have pushed me over the edge when I was 16.

[@SuperStrik9]

Bought the Creep single on cassette tape back in 93 when I was 12. One of my earliest music purchases that I bought and not my parents. Pablo Honey is a great album.

[@dczzzz55]

This was special. So very special.

[@pikecollisionllc9868]

it was Fucking special

[@SA-ud9nf]

I think it's so cool how the singer moves intensely when the music gets intense, then it gets intense after he says I'm a creep and he just jerks like it surprised him. It's cool, sexy and adorable. Another video with him singing this song later on in the years was less intense but still cool and beautiful. they get better with age and all their music still rocks today. Your special Thom, your an angel, you were never a creep or a weirdo, you were special always and yet the woman you wrote this for saw you on stage and saw how special you were and probably thought man, I should have paid attention to him. Thom, a man with a beautiful angel voice and stage presence till this day. with an awesome band. Love you. 💖

[@goldenhog]

incredibly legendary performance

[@tracyhartigan1601]

On the 28/05/1993 we lost control of our fears and had to say goodbye to our wonderful Kieron and his beautiful childhood mate and colleague Mac, we miss and love you guys so much, ❤❤❤❤❤

[@svenlars99]

Anthem of our youth, Friends.

[@cJeremy]

this gotta be one of their best performances ever. fucking AMAZING!!!!

[@davidsimpson5171]

Wow! Probably the best live performance I’ve seen on a talk show. The no handshake. I get it.

[@cvanaver]

I remember seeing this episode when I was a senior in high school and buying the tape. It was in my car tape deck all summer. 2 years later The Bends was in the CD player connected to my tape deck, Best band of the late 90's.

[@olivermanpusse51]

The best performance I've ever seen of this song! I miss radiohead with just guitar bass drums singer! Rock n Roll

[@sillyclown9714]

thom’s hair is amazing here ngl

[@iris6889]

What a talent always ! Give me chills

[@larakingsman3240]

Such an amazing performance. Reaches into your heart & rips it right out x

[@benodwi106]

This is amazing

[@jackster1212]

Who could have imagined, too, that this great song would be nothing close to the peaks this band would reach in years to come...

[@Velourium]

I love how Thom is is being performatively silly and then just belts out the fucking most face melting bridge vocals

[@citadel9611]

Absolute GOLDEN clip.

[@richardyoung149]

Oof. That snare.

[@artuszara2684]

Sounds like st anger snares

[@simoncutmore]

Finally, I have found what appears to be a relatively live, unnmolested version of this song where I can hear the playing and not the post production. Love it.

[@simoncutmore]

@@shingodzero I did, but not these days.

[@BleezyD]

i didnt know this was Conan's first episode!!!!! bro!!!!! i love this

[@Thomassina1]

Spectacular performance, would hv been good to see the interview. Geez those vocals and that guitarist is amazing...

[@slowmikespace]

sound tech: "how much resonance do you want for your snare?" phil: "yes."

[@tammywhitlock5258]

My husband and I danced to our wedding to this.... First dance.... Rest in peace sweet Topaz.... I miss you so much every day. But I know you hear this....I got 20 years with you at least. And our 17 yo son is so much you.... I miss you so much. 💔

[@dionealves5604]

Obrigado Radiohead. 🇧🇷

[@davidrobinson2776]

To think the lead singer went on to write, direct and star in his own series for BBC Scotland. 2 Scottish BAFTAs and a dramatic loss of hair later, he now presides over the most toxic community on Twitch. Fair play to him.

[@BW-fi4fd]

The beautiful voice of Tom york.

[@kristinesanservino6125]

I watch this guy sing and I can actually see the demons running around in his head. He's raw and wow...what a performance!

[@BumSkidley]

I've watched around 20 covers of this song and this one from the original artist is outstanding. Blew me away.

[@eatburnttoast]

can we all just respect the speed Jonnys strumming is

[@mace9930]

I'm a Crepe When you ate here before Didn't see me on your plate I'm sweet like an angel My fluff makes you sigh I ride a dessert cart In a French cuisine world I'm on today's special The waiter's best special But I'm a Crepe A thin pancake Why the hell am I heating up? Poured out a white cup I know if chef's cook me I'll be bought and sold I want a perfect filling I want a perfect fold I want you to notice If I'm not quite round I'm part of the special The Blueberry Special But I'm a Crepe A thin pancake Why the hell am I heating up? Poured out a white cup I'm running in the pan Batter's running I Run, Run, Run, Run Cook... You know you'll be happy When I fill your tum I'm part of the Special The Blueberry Special Damn, I'm a Crepe A thin pancake Why the hell am I heating up? Poured out a white cup Poured out a white cup

[@Irvinlopez-v9s]

I just went back in time to every place that I was when I heard this song. WOW

[@antoniobondi4244]

October 1993 this song remember me my star michelin at 24 years bye bye

[@florianedlinger636]

Still dont believe that these are the guys who made "A moon shaped pool".

[@needleontherecord]

Tom is so very special

[@jeromecooke5219]

Love(d) this group, and this song.

[@NoGlaze-y5x]

He didn't know he had the perfect body. He is a manlet of pure joy-bringing.

[@krisyee6539]

When you were here before, couldn't look you in the eye You're just like an angel, your skin makes me cry You float like a feather In a beautiful world And I wish I was special You're so f*cking special But I 'm a Creep, I 'm a weirdo What the hell am I doing here I don't belong here I don't care if it hurts, I want to have control I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul I want you to notice When I'm not around You're so f*cking special I wish I was special She's running out again She's running out .... Whatever makes you happy Whatever you want You're so f*cking special I wish I was special... But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here I don't belong here.

[@AscotTradingGroup]

Brilliant music, brilliant band.

[@ElAnder4k]

Tmr sentí adrenalina y me empezó a dar escalofrios🥴... qe musica tan buena carajo❤🖤🤘

[@YodatheHobbit]

Nuts how this is their first music guest and Conan still plays this song often. I watched him play it live on Tour.

[@jaykay3071]

“Why don’t you play with the neighbors kid?” The neighbors kid:

[@rontrail9131]

God that was amazing

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

Played this at a gig last night with a reggae feel....brings new life to an old jem. Chicka Chicka...Chicka Chicka... IREE Imma creep....

[@wolfgangi]

wow I've never seen this before

[@mock15halo]

he was being zesty af this performance

[@anggapkl296]

When you were here before Couldn't look you in the eye You're just like an angel Your skin makes me cry You float like a feather In a beautiful world I wish I was special You're so fuckin' special But I'm a creep I'm a weirdo What the hell am I doin' here? I don't belong here I don't care if it hurts I wanna have control I want a perfect body I want a perfect soul I want you to notice When I'm not around So fuckin' special I wish I was special But I'm a creep I'm a weirdo What the hell am I doin' here? I don't belong here She's running out the door (run) She's running out She run, run, run, run, Run... Whatever makes you happy Whatever you want You're so fuckin' special I wish I was special But I'm a creep I'm a weirdo What the hell am I doin' here? I don't belong here I don't belong here

[@gladynina]

They have also saved my life. Truly thank you for creating this one space that shows what I feel. Thank u

[@karenreardon5398]

Stellar performance!!! Bravo!!

[@doge9405]

why is he so zesty 😭

[@viniciuscardoso21]

O cara entrega muito além da canção... Que performance!!!! Too

[@fishwomanyvr]

just the music itself is top shelf.

[@walterb.l.9926]

Amazing

[@gordooist]

Mi banda del alma, la que llega hasta lo más profundo de mi ser...la única que me salva siempre la que me acompaña en cada acontecimiento importante de mi vida ...por siempre en mi corazón ❤

[@luisr.6543]

Que gay

[@gordooist]

@@luisr.6543 jajaja

[@ariyanthenerd1371]

Came to learn how to play that solo part Mandude literally beats the shit out of the guitar

[@griz-et9hy]

I MISS RADIOHEAD

[@manja4634]

not the disknees

[@spurv]

"You're so very special" doesn't quite have the same ring to it as "You're so f****** special".

[@galegrazutis964]

I agree. There was avthing with the Doors they would change their lyricsvforbthe show

[@jadoremiaa777]

this performance is so attractive

[@MarcosElMalo2]

It’s so funny to see them duriring the Pablo Honey period. They’re children! Lookit Johnny G, he’s a baby. And now they, like me, are so old.

[@gryffindork567]

Thom's goofy smile when they finish and Conan comes out to thank them

[@lymerance]

That guitarist 🔥

[@richardparker7121]

song structure: Roy Orbison + Nirvana = that arrangement, going into THAT note Thom you gdamn lil genius !!

[@juliannerose4925]

Thom yorke voice is a gift from god,he puts so much feeling when he sings I love it!! I have loved him since i was 10 and I am 36 now, and finally saw radiohead 3 years ago in my country. He sounds perfect live, i still cant believe it. God bless him.

[@TBoneBoomBoom]

EPIC!!!!

[@aeiourake]

Mi generación carajo ahora tengo 42 años hermosa época de oro 🥇

[@r.j.macready8989]

Jackie Rogers Jr. everybody... Don't sleep on him...

[@Shayvideos1]

I'm sure they're so proud to hear there song being sang by so many today.

[@wds525]

Ohhh I remember this now! But I can't believe I've forgotten the context, so many years later. Don't you fucking dare deleting this! Portugal here! Subscribed! I love you! ♥

[@joaogabriel5442]

Que coisa mais rara,maravilhoso obg por posta.

[@Googleye001]

Perfection.

[@vanessahayes5386]

They sound killer..all live no lip synch etc. Rock on...and the 1st band on conan

[@karinaguttek2189]

oh well, they replaced 'fucking' with 'very' because... American TV

[@trevor69er59]

Some of us really enjoy the music and lyrics without the unnecessary addition of profanity . . .

[@sonicdiablo8968]

They also did that for the acoustic version which I think was recorded for a radio show.

[@aleczen6973]

@@trevor69er59 the use of profanity in this song adds so much emotion to his self loathing, in my opinion, I like it

[@tylerlynch8559]

@@trevor69er59 it’s just profanity, nothing to be scared about lol it adds a lot more emotion to the song “very” takes all the impact out of it

[@tazmon122]

oh well, they replaced "fucking" with "very" because....British radio.