The White Stripes: Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground (Live) - SNL

[@austinglover4030]

John McCain was one of the last things I expected to see when I clicked on this video

[@bustedfender]

Really? He used to play bass in Cannibal Corpse too, that’s how amazing he was.

[@alexvasquez537]

@@bustedfender wait? John McCain was in Cannibal Corpse?! Goddamnit that's great and unexpected news.

[@seankeady8928]

And he’s the FIRST thing you see 😂

[@msminmichigan]

If I remember correctly he was a pretty good host. Non actor's are always graded on a curve but I remember a skit where he was a stoner teacher that was good.

[@barrile]

Wearing dad jeans, of course.

[@jesselisnow957]

This is absolutely the most perfect version of this song you will ever find live.

[@stuartcammack9546]

No doubt

[@MaximDrums]

For sure. Although I do love the version in the medley they played at the MTV awards. They only played the beginning and first verse, but it sounds epic, and his vocals were even better.

[@tnfanwayne]

My first time watching it. I always look for a live version. Thanks for your confirmation. And I loved it.

[@testvideo44]

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[@GageDrums]

I'm all for the OG white stripes but the live in Olympia Paris version is bad ass. That's my favorite for sure

[@Jamesdean999]

You know it's real rock n roll when it sounds like the best thing you ever heard but it all could fall apart at any moment. Not many musicians can walk that line but this is proof it can be done.

[@LaBayZe]

Very well articulated.

[@derpleyew]

Why is this comment so funny 😭

[@tr1co0]

For sure. If you don’t know them, check out the band ‘68 they walk that line in a similar way.

[@alluvermin]

This will forever be one of the performances meg outdid jack on.

[@tjburke11]

@@alluvermin I know, and think about that

[@Bham67]

For those that are curious, this is from the October 19th, 2002 episode of SNL hosted by the late John McCain. (Seems like this basic information should be included in the description.) Also, this episode is the only time the White Stripes performed on SNL as a duo.

[@christopherlaskoski189]

thank you for adding this - you're right - the info should have been included in the description

[@timmotel5804]

I am surprised. Cool. Thank You for the additional information.

[@cshigley]

Jack White isn’t so much playing music as being possessed by it and carried away- it courses around and through him. What a joy to watch this!

[@FrederickWalker-td4lx]

The instrument is Jack White soul opening up and letting the music flowing throwing through it, they come together and OpenIng is made when they start to play, so naturally, it’s pouring out of his heart and you see his soul create a gift Shirley from the creator. ❤🎉❤🧡💚💜💙💖❣️💕❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥☄️🌈🌪️🔥💥💫🪐🌏🌍🌙🌔🌓🌒🌑🌊💧❄️🫧💥🌤️🔥⛅️✨🌟☄️💫⚡️🔥💨🌹🌼🌸🌺🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄👁️👅🫀🫁🤪🧐😛🥰😏😇❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💥💥💥💥💥🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌟🌟🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹😇😍🥰😘☄️😍🧐🤩🤩😎😜👌👌👌👌👌 okay 👌 you know that I’m.always going to let it happen for the Creator let’s his creation (us) to bring a sound sound, and frequency to bring joy to him and through him for him and by him who is Christ.

[@gm346553]

SNL posting back to back Jack White vintage performances for seemingly no reason had me doing a real quick Google search to confirm he wasn't dead. He is not by the way.

[@b1galbos89]

No reason? It's because The White Stripes are celebrating their greatest hits release and the band's anniversary.

[@danarzechula3769]

Hahaha just what I was thinking

[@user-pp5oh9ee1k]

It’s probably because they just released a greatest hits record

[@POPNDOUGH]

Also, didn't Jack just recently fill in for another musician at the last minute because of covid? Maybe showing some appreciation.

[@MayaState]

I'm now expecting more vintage musical performances. A LOT more.

[@5yearsout]

I recall watching this when it aired, I've been hooked since. His vocal style is so bizarre that it fits the chaotic noise perfectly.

[@derrikferguson3219]

Same here. Absentmindedly had SNL on and was like what the hell is this? Pure music? Real rock with just a guitar drums and vocals? A guy really rocking out? Wow. Downloaded a few songs off limewire like “I can learn” and “dead leaves”. Listened to those on repeat for like a week and subsequently bought everything they released and went to several live shows.

[@situated4]

Like that, do ya?

[@titobach]

@@derrikferguson3219SAME! I remember seeing this when it aired. couldn't believe it. hooked since.

[@nomnom112]

When was this aired?

[@maddieduffy1653]

0:48 that face you make when you know you’ve got a banger and you’re about to melt the entire audience’s face off.

[@jojoj3243]

Meg White to this day gets the best sound out of Jack, love her.

[@qchamber11]

100%

[@bigiedieot]

I agree

[@jackhammer7824]

They should try getting a bass player. Lyrics are garbage.

[@garrusftw7322]

@@jackhammer7824 Awful take.

[@jonathansanders9816]

Watch him perform...he definitely brings out the best in anyone he plays with. His energy is 👍. She plays the drums though I guess.

[@marksoi469]

Ever been drinking , perfect buzz , then you do that one shot and things get fuzzy ? That’s Jacks guitar tone ..

[@avedic]

It's such an iconic sound. That very first chord he plays, after the feedback intro, sounds like The White Stripes and no one else. That's how distinctive his playing was.....a single chord, or even single note, and you immediately knew who it was.

[@austinsteed1581]

Perfect description lol

[@ThecrazyJH96]

@@avedic one of the best guitarists in his generation for sure!

[@sammi01010]

this despriction is perfect lmao

[@whups1744]

Buy a Russian Big Muff. It becomes pretty evident then.

[@pearlsbeforeswine60]

I don't know how these two manage to sound like a huge band, but they nail it.

[@russellstewart5414]

I agree. Just a wall of sound that seems to be coming at you nonstop

[@AndreaBoltWaxingCrescent]

Meg proved introverts could perform on the stage. She was terrified but still was able to sound great. I would love to see her conquer her fears and make a comeback with Jack.

[@adkinneyam]

Meg doesn't have "stage fright". She played hundreds and hundreds of gigs and to tens of thousands at festivals. She had acute anxiety during the 2007 tour. 10 years of nearly constant gigging. Something changed during 2007 and she chose to step aside. God Bless Meg White.

[@el34glo59]

I highly doubt there's anything about that girl that's terrified. She gets into it while playing. I mean feeling it somewhere deep. Nothing she about that girl

[@michaelallen3894]

She's still living in Detroit OUT of the spotlight.

[@omgmarkmanlol]

Jack White been saving rock & roll since it was still in 4:3 aspect ratio

[@alternatereality7301]

its stops be at 4-3 in 2005

[@kennethostrer735]

Yup

[@pacerhythmandtiming.4109]

When this came out in 2001 it already was a rare case of a great rock'n'roll album in a long time, and has remained such a rarity for a long time since. It's been 23 years since then and things haven't changed much.

[@AaronPlowman-qn1px]

Ur in the bubble I was in . That is very much not the case. I overpraise him too. He ain't bad by no means but not what you claim. Take a deeper dive and you'll see.

[@STSGuitar16]

I think all guitarists understand just how fuckin' hard it is to play totally perfect 100% of the time as Jack is here. Like, Jack is the sole source of melodic content here in this song. He has to be totally on all of the time just to even make the song work. Dude plays bass parts on guitar while he also plays lead guitar at like the same time lol. He just had to be perfect at his job, and he definitely delivered.

[@GageDrums]

Not only that.. But jumping around and how aggressively he moves to still hit each note and be on the neck where you intend to be during all that lol

[@youtubesgay]

@Gage Additionally, and with all due respect to Meg, she is serving as an extension of Jack. She is his creation (in this capacity). Any deficit is compensated for with Jack's improvisation. Very exciting to watch.

[@bloodromance4776]

Not that hard to be honest

[@mr.squirbs7745]

no not at all

[@STSGuitar16]

@@bloodromance4776 cool man, what’s your band called?

[@marcussilva9623]

1:25 Jack goes full Adam Sandler

[@matthewbeach2952]

Yeah I mean I love jack white but that was just... bad. Lol.

[@bryanavery4979]

Lmao

[@chrissvitreoushumour]

@@matthewbeach2952 its kinda funny, he’s just trying to entertain

[@SpringSweet1213]

2:24 as well. Love it.

[@TheTailors1]

Jesus now that you said it I can’t unsee it. It almost seems intentional. He even did the finger move

[@atdeacon]

They killed it in this performace. the essence of rock and roll right here!

[@johnpenner2632]

One of my favorite White Stripes songs absolutely nailed by Jack and Meg. They synergy between them is unreal.

[@GuillaumeDemers-gz2uw]

slower on that one and its quite good

[@ToneSoCooL3]

I just clicked randomly, freaking awesome !! Don't have their stuff in my catalogue but seem a like a must see live.

[@andycraig3778]

I've seen every Jack White band/project live at least twice, and he is never, ever better than when he's playing with Meg.

[@max_mittler]

1:12 every guitarist knows that when your tone is that nasty, those movements are completely involuntary. Jack was actually showing a lot of restraint with his flailing.

[@jamesallen413]

Fr

[@terryzuniga2473]

Exactly bruh, it's delicious awhh😫

[@manuelsegoviano1572]

The movement adds so much imagine having that tone and staying still anyways is that a supro guitar ?

[@moeranyc]

@@manuelsegoviano1572 airline

[@loubest3935]

I love the face he pulls when the fuzz kicks in at 2:15 , he knows exactly how good it sounds

[@WELL-WELL-WELL69]

The energy from that guitar is insane

[@JakeEwing50]

This is about as raw as a performance can get, and damn it sounds fantastic. The tone of that guitar is incredible

[@BricksAndSparrows]

@1:26 He goes from an Adam Sandler impression to brilliantly slipping in an F bomb; “iFUCKIN’ just hear..”

[@jeffmurdock8321]

You stole my comment about this cat sounding like Sandler doing the Hanukkah Song.😉 You got it 1st. Cheers, M8!

[@chapstick7387]

Early present, third man is releasing a ton of white strips goodies right now for the bands anniversary!!! thanks snl:)

[@WheezyIsHere]

Bro im so happy, my album came in a week ago and im just so happy about it, not to mention the black keys are doing a bunch for the 10th anniversary for brothers

[@FaithFallRepentGraceRepeat]

That “Fell In Love With A Girl” block kit and “We Are Going To Be Friends” book are great ideas!

[@thevirtualjonathan1284]

@@WheezyIsHere brave man for mentioning that band when talking about the white stripes.

[@WheezyIsHere]

@@thevirtualjonathan1284 they squashed their beef. And i love them both

[@thevirtualjonathan1284]

@@WheezyIsHere I never got into the keys, they seemed too derivative and contrived. And yes I already know that the flat duo jets were doing it before and arguably better before the white stripes.

[@dkbsoulman]

Around 2008, my son, who was a teenager at the time, introduced me to the White Stripes. I have been a fan ever since. I love their energy and groove. This is one of my favorite performances.

[@tfolger1305]

The world doesn’t thank Detroit nearly enough for the 100s of musical geniuses who grew up in it’s boundaries. There must be true magic in our midst!

[@LeoWhalen1933]

Absolutely. Detroit is full of brilliant raw musicians.

[@joelglanton6531]

I love Detroit bros I love smoking them rocks

[@DaveThomson]

As a Native I support your statement! Thanks!

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

@@joelglanton6531 As someone who smoked his fair share of rocks there, I can wholeheartedly say I love Detroit too!

[@anthonyevans9169]

His music is like old rock roll,modern music sounds terrible, he can rock

[@bhall9129]

Jack has one of the best voices ever. So raw, cool and wild.

[@karenb2617]

Wow, how can two people make so much great noise?! And the lyrics are beautiful too

[@Robyn_iz_here12]

Jack's snappy movements just fit this SO well it feels like a whole band out there the ammount of energy on stage

[@oddfreaks6452]

Damn....love that guitar riff.

[@matthatter2849]

A true rock 'n' roll moment on television. It was 2002 and I just had my mind blown by The Strokes (also on SNL). I kept hearing The White Stripes mentioned alongside them but had not heard them yet. While in line at In-N-Out in Downey, CA, KROQ 106.7 played this track and my mouth was in my lap! I went to Middle Earth Records to find a CD and was puzzled that there were only two people on the cover. Where was the rest of the band? Now knowing they were only a duo, my buddy and I anxiously awaited the SNL performance. I thought Jack was just going to stand there while she drummed in the background. I was NOT PREPARED for what I saw! And neither was my best friend! As soon as this performance ended, my phone rang. I picked up and my best bud screamed "WAS THAT NOT AWESOME OR WHAT?!"

[@samfitzpatrick1866]

Great story!

[@3peppermints]

Dope story. I love reading these when I can. I'm younger and didn't get to see them live :(

[@DivisionJay]

Middle Earth Records! I used to pass by that shop on my way to school every day. There used to be so many independent record shops like that, and now they are all gone.

[@communicationbreakdown256]

Those were my stomping grounds back in the 80s! I worked at Licorice Pizza but Middle Earth was quite the treasure trove

[@aktosweden]

You're talking a lot....but you're nor saying anything.

[@killerontheloose80]

When an artist performs it's like their whole heart opening up to the world they have so much courage to let everyone see their emotions it's so intense intense

[@AlexRollerman]

If next year White Stripes reunite and make a live tour I'll forgive 2020

[@Ethan-iz6kt]

They won't.

[@CorbCorbin]

Meg is never coming back. It’s not even about her and Jack’s relationship anymore. I could see her doing a one time show, or play a few songs with him on a tour if musicians ever get to make a living touring again.

[@SherryJohnson64]

@@Ethan-iz6kt?/

[@Ethan-iz6kt]

@@SherryJohnson64 what

[@michaelbruccola9509]

I Hope thath they reunite

[@brandonbingle4716]

This was how I learned about the White Stripes. Went out the next day and bought the CDs.

[@tateyambrose7290]

Hey! Me too! I remember watching the performance with my jaw on the floor. Had the cd within a couple of days.

[@derrikferguson3219]

Same here. Was watching SNL like “wtf?”

[@cherrylovell404]

This is a brilliant way to start the day!

[@austintighe1722]

This performance is legendary

[@stevekrupey3611]

Meg is awesome. Swinging just behind the beat. Gives it such a human feel.

[@jordanfetch4191]

After watching this live version, I never wanna hear the studio one again. The Fuzz pedal is absolutely *exquisite* in this recording, I cannot stop watching this. the part at 1:12 is DIVINE

[@DuckieHawke]

I really could listen to that riff all day

[@luisosorio9048]

Fucking TELL ME ABOUT IT! Delicious!

[@shanefoster-r4v]

WHAT FUZZ IS IT THO?

[@homunculusSZN]

@@shanefoster-r4vthe EHX big muff!!

[@talpajam]

@@shanefoster-r4v think it's an early ehx silver triangle muff..def had one on the '99 Gold Dollar show in dtw

[@amjh4lah809]

I fucking LOVE these two ❤🤘🏻

[@zachariahhenzel3518]

This performance is so iconic. I remember watching this live and was completely blown away that they performed this song on TV. I'm glad they did!

[@seattlesharksfan]

Greatest SNL musical guest appearance of the 00s. This followed by "We Are Going To Be Friends", perfection

[@sbunc92]

Best live performance of this song I have heard

[@SevenGC89]

I love that second verse so much. "If you can hear a piano fall you can hear me coming down the hall, if I could just hear your pretty voice I don't think I need to see at all, don't think I need to see at all. Soft hair and a velvet tongue I wanna give you what you give to me, and every breath that is in your lungs is a tiny little gift to me, a tiny little gift to me.'

[@micahmetzker3620]

He can be so emocional yet people think he's an arrogant person.

[@realtick]

I was fully engrossed into the underground hip hop scene back when the White Stripes were emerging in the late 90s/early 2000s, so I missed out on this regrettably. The White Stripes are one of the few groups that move me.

[@sgenetti77]

This live version is LIT!!

[@scottloza5671]

Anyone else miss this grungy into clean tone jack had?? godamnnn and this was when he only used 3-4 pedals compared to his complex set up now white blood cell & Elephant era were his best airline sounding years IMO. Specially Elephant..

[@MrBrodman98]

3 pedals, and only 2 on this track. His tone will always be unrivaled

[@chraffis]

I agree. A few pedals strewn about stage and not a actual pedal board in sight

[@communicationbreakdown256]

If I'd had been in their in the audience hearing this for the 1st time I'd be up outta my seat in awe

[@kipplingdynamite9576]

Truly one of the greatest bands ever! Love y’all Jack and Meg!

[@adawn9291]

1:12 so deliciously crunchy.

[@phillipg1331]

Much like those dead leaves 🫠

[@300Voltz]

I like your comment, well done!

[@earthheartmind8697]

Freakin' love Jack White, absolute creative genius

[@caribbeanshippercustomerse855]

The man is a rare gift and precious gem. A true great.

[@daviddennison4287]

Meg is awesome

[@michaelleskauskas3645]

Not as a drummer

[@pu81nk]

That guitar rip's ! and the steady drum beat are just perfect for two people to crank it out like that is pure Poetry.

[@barrycrawford7326]

Damn, always amazed when I see white stripes video. Jack has so much talent. No accompany musicians. No wall of synth music, just crushing it. Damn.

[@kilgoretrout321]

Meg is the Muse and the Siren all in one. Such a great act

[@communicationbreakdown256]

This is when I first heard of the White Stripes. I 💯 became a fan. Still my fav song by them. And love Jack's solo and side band stuff. ALL of his Blunderbuss album is amazing!!!!

[@Catglittercrafts]

God he's brilliant

[@valentino3191]

His music is definitely something you either like or do not. He’s successful, so he must be doing something right. But I can see how some find it weird and silly.

[@denisonelp]

How can that much excellence come pouring out of one guitar? Jack White ROCKS!

[@brianrose9202]

UNREAL , 2 MUSICIANS AND THE WORLD WIDE LOVE!

[@eddievanhalen3315]

I love Jack’s energy in this video

[@kurt2552]

i still can’t believe how good this is and I’ve watched it 100 times

[@gorami7180]

Bring me back Lazaretto and Ball and bicuit 2020 version!!

[@joncumber2020]

They were simply magic every time out.

[@jortsman9146]

i'm perpetually worried that jack is going to lose his balance and fall down

[@Pozenboot]

Bill Burr (after his most recent SNL where Jack White preformed) said he looks possessed when playing the guitar. In a good way. I feel that. There are some song that while I’m driving you be hard pressed to catch me not banging on my steering wheel and nodding along to some piece of music. It just takes over when you’re really felling it.

[@Sentientmatter8]

You ever seen him in concert you know you he can sustain this craziness a good long time.

[@driver4011]

he's got the whole pete townshend thing goin n doing a very good job...white stripes rock.

[@AndreaBoltWaxingCrescent]

Right? He's a tall dude too.

[@AR-mu4zq]

Lol

[@tintin887]

Just the way he moves with the song...ots something else..energy man

[@hmackie6823]

Michigan,we raise musicians here,since the 60's and Frigid Pink and Question Mark and the Mysterians

[@jonassteinberg3779]

So much power for two people. So much.

[@andrew6889-p5c]

White Stripes at absolute peak power. White Blood Cells was amazing. The two albums before that were no less incredible. Long before 7NA, and a much broader acceptance, these two were making incredible music. Seeing them live was unbelievable. A constant beautiful sense of unease, not know what song would morph into what.

[@kevincanter2575]

Playing on acoustic for my Wife (whos never heard this??!!) and thought of the BEST most simple version.....and this is STILL awesome!! Rock n Roll should always be this cool!! Lyrics are crazy good. Hats off to Jack and Meg.

[@krisfrederick5001]

It's going to be a Jack and Meg White Christmas

[@Spooky_Dook]

Pure Heaven.

[@kimroyal4299]

Oh yes....

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

This was the performance that introduced me to the white stripes… I became an instant hard-core fan

[@lindseyperez8067]

The vibes are immaculate ✨😎

[@thegrandpencil4374]

That's what she said.

[@fencer11474]

There was a time when all you could find was an inverted video version of this, heavily cropped. Then the way zoomed in version, but the audio in both cases was still there. Kudos to SNL for acknowledgin what the peoples want, and gibbing it. They got higher than this 640x480 though, let's be clear.

[@BIGMONEYPLAYER1]

1:12 best moment in snl history

[@jacksonkent69]

Nah

[@Nergal_Slayer]

Yeah

[@Nergal_Slayer]

I could not agree more.

[@cunninglinguist3605]

Most definitely

[@terryzuniga2473]

@@jacksonkent69

[@tonychristo8393]

Really wanna thank the internet for for possible the fact that you can listen any song you want to listen to right now!! It's incredible!!

[@theemilyelizabeth]

Favorite band, always. I remember watching this live. Just amazing. ❤🍭

[@arockj]

I just watched this 9 times in a row.

[@ldc89]

I’m on my second consecutive watch... I feel at least a third is in the cards. Hats off to your 9

[@jmason61]

Uh..2 people drums and guitar, Vietnam war vet RIP, leap off the floor, super cool babe meg behind the kit, awesome sound from NBC studios..now on list of best vids ever

[@songsaboutmixing]

10

[@arockj]

@B-Marie127 I have revisited this many times, and your comment brought me here again and put me in a great mood, so thank you for the reminder, very cool. Here's a great quote I read recently that I've had in my head for a week "Act like change is happening for you, not to you."

[@matthewluepkes7141]

This is what the people need!

[@sheeeitmayn4384]

I remember when this aired I was just a teenager, and obsessed with the White Stripes.

[@kingkiller_1001]

Best 2 piece rock ever seen

[@nickdasher8084]

I love how Jack never sings a song the same way twice lol. I feel like he himself doesn't even know what's gonna happen when he steps on the stage.

[@Dizarama]

They sound so great together.

[@hansTowns]

I was just looking up this song because of the line: 'every breath that is in your longs, is a tiny little gift to me'. Then this popped up as recommended on Reddit. Man do I love that line Man do I love jack White

[@derrikferguson3219]

I saw this live when it aired originally. Blew me away by surprise and I became a big fan I’ve been to at least 3 white stripes shows and several raconteurs and JW shows. Amazing stuff.

[@ppmn-ts6ei]

this song just fills the gaps in my life.

[@ThomasSosa-ve8vq]

So cool 😎

[@anndsey525]

This is beyond sick 🔥

[@tinatucker4002]

The words, pronunciation of,meaning, guitar accompaniment of the song or vice versa, of all Jack White's songs are some of the only living rock music that can stand the test of time. Miracles of rock. Little deaths for sure. Meg, too.

[@joebluhm]

This is a genius performance.

[@kelb6073]

This album was huge for me. They were perfect.

[@MecdiAn]

Golly how I loved and now miss these two!

[@iconcanada3660]

Absolutely brilliant. Wow 100

[@HerenowGoneforever]

Best performance of dead leaves ever.

[@joenickell6323]

Best version right here and I could watch Meg play drums ALL day!

[@Unplugged70]

Absolutely fucking yes.

[@7TrulyMarion7]

They are fantastic!! Incredible. I love them! Wow.

[@janangel3708]

His voice gives me chills...in a good way. 🤭😊

[@EverydayApple1984]

This performance is comfort food. Every now and then when things aren't going so great, I open up KZbin, search "SNL White Stripes" and watch this. Then all is well again.

[@hughjanus5655]

Fun fact: I like this song

[@olgakim4848]

Fun fact check: TRUE

[@TomBVoxman]

Shout out to Arthur Hamilton for writing this classic and timeless song. About 20 years ago I sat next to him at comedy traffic school in Los Angeles. We ended up writing a handful of songs together.

[@SolamenteVees]

Holy shit. Kids, this is rock n roll.

[@SharonDavis-d8p]

It is fantastic to see you singing and performing, and with the emotion, you have got 'the goods'. Please feel free to share more as you desire ...you have reignited my flame for true raw emotional music and real creativity. 🤘😊👍♥️