Gogol Bordello - Wonderlust King (on David Letterman)

[@Mareezyweezy]

Maw. Takes me back to when I still had hope.

[@РоманРоменский-ы8б]

Please, have now as well

[@GeirV]

At Roskilde Festival in 2009, Lil Wayne cancelled his performance, and they needed to find a replacement. They got Gogol Bordello to fill in. That was one my overall best music expiriences, and one of the best thing that has ever happened, in the history of live music.

[@randypeterson8968]

I've seen 'em live too and it's a great time.

[@alclay8689]

I'm jealous af, that sounds awesome

[@jems5403]

I don't care what people say about Letterman, his show brings to the country all of the interesting music that other corporate outfits won't.

[@TheBillybob2112]

agreed

[@andrewkamov]

DAVID H agreed also

[@geddon24]

+Jem S Never been a fan of Letterman, but when it came to giving real artists a showcase, Dave was the man.

[@mikeboyer8753]

Another one of my favorite bands, They Might Be Giants, really got their launchpad on Letterman. I miss him so much.

[@Bastikovski99]

He did a lot for Warren Zevon. You should look at his first appearance on the show.

[@xXDarkElfX]

The passion from this performance gives me goosebumps. Forget Letterman, this is worthy to be presented for an EMPEROR. Truly unbelievable.

[@Space_Toasty]

They're always the shit.

[@paulonius42]

The energy here just screams out loud, "We're alive, we're alive, we're alive!" It's the most life-infused, primal-screamed, punk-rockingest music I've heard in decades. AMAZING!!!! Peace, people!

[@Silvana716]

Great description!

[@genelight6263]

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[@genelight6263]

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[@genelight6263]

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[@guitardizztortion]

The energy they bring to their shows, cannot be expressed in words.

[@nickrandles1102]

I was sitting at an outdoor bar in Knoxville, TN several years ago with some friends and suddenly Eugene just comes walking down the street alone. The man had a huge aura about him. I just yelled out holy shit hey! at him and he smiled and waved like yes its me and i know. Hes the only person ive ever bowed to as they passed by. Legend.

[@sther1349]

If I could choose to be born as someone else in the world it would be this guy right here. An energetic skinny legend with a great mustache.

[@nestoresuarez]

Эта песня - настоящий гимн человечества.

[@veryninjalike385]

such a raw band with a lot of emotion, love it.

[@2m7b5]

Right? I can't help but smile at their enthusiasm.

[@Defteats]

That little comment by David Letterman, "Have you ever been to Wyoming?" is the funniest thing he has ever said. I'd love to see these guys live, they look like they have such energy on stage. Looks like it would be a great show. I bet they would do great at Bonnaroo.

[@chupacabraattack]

These guys are straight off a pirate ship

[@undergroundrapsubscribe2707]

Watch the actual music video lol

[@wp7291]

Americans and their denomination....not a single lost culture with these guys ..enjoy merican'

[@ХохолСправжнй]

Yeah, and Johnny Depp is out there somewhere too

[@Coreytrevor8732]

They absolutely killed Bonnaroo. I've never seen a crowd captivated in dancing like lunatics for 2.5 hours. Thanks Gogol for keeping it real in a time where music doesn't have many OG's.

[@elaines5412]

They brought it, killed it, and owned it.

[@ashcol47]

Quite possibly the best live band I've ever seen. Even from the confines of a tiny TV studio and a tinier KZbin window, their energy just radiates through. I can't wait for them to come back to NYC.

[@greedy_muppet]

The first time I saw Gogol Bordello, I was in the front row because the moshers' pit pushed me up there (I felt much more safe). My mind was blown. Eugene even pointed to me while singing the lyrics "sweet baby girl!" I was so dazed with joy and adrenaline that I didn't even realize I had my head resting on the shoulder of the guy next to me. It was a weird realization. They have so much energy that you can feel surging through the crowd, one collective swarming mass sharing each others' sweat.

[@ProblemsInNumbers]

Even after Eugene is dead and gone, his amazing lungs should stay preserved for ever. The shall become immortal.

[@Hazelnut147]

I haven't seen that much wild energy out of a rock performance since Rory Gallagher, The Who and Queen!! HAHAHA damn, so much fun watching them perform!

[@majabl83]

I wish this is the mainstream music instead of mind damaging bullshit we hear all the time...gogol bordello has literal, musical and contemplating style to offer

[@muraruv]

Joy of life at it purest!!!

[@Venus_Plaza]

I mean it's on a late show, that's kinda mainstream

[@seanmatthewking]

Abandon Ment Appearing on a Late Night show doesn’t make you mainstream.

[@syntheseyez3577]

It's better this way tbh.

[@kerchoogus]

Nothing more anti-mainstream than talk shows right?

[@Brooklyn_Raleigh]

Saw them live this may. I had no idea what I was getting myself into (my best friends made me go). It was a FANTASTIC show! They are incredible live and that same energy was felt in the crowd the entire night. All the good vibes. Cheers!

[@florianizer]

This certainly the best David Letterman performance of all time. Gogol Bordello gives it their all when they're on stage.

[@stuartberesford3585]

Saw them live at the o2 in Newcastle in 2014, not just one of the best bands I’ve ever seen, but one of the best nights of my life!

[@поручикРжевский-х3и]

Душевно играют! Драйва аж через край! Красавцы!

[@GrumpyMustard]

I remember binge watching these Gogol Bordello live videos when I was a sophomore in college 6 years ago. They've only been to my state 2 times since then and I was too busy to make it those years. BUT THIS YEAR I GET TO SEE THEM FINALLY!!!

[@Termnix216]

Grumpy Mustard Ohio? hahaha im seeing them in October.

[@elaines5412]

I cannot stop watching this.

[@kathygraham6251]

I just love this band, so high energy. saw them live in toronto, so enervating and youthenizing

[@vedyp5992]

Love this band and i think that Eugene is very cool guy

[@Gmiseje]

They look like they are having so much fun! Can't help but to smile while watching them.

[@kardanilion]

Да я шут, я циркач, ну так что же?!!! - как спел! От души, искренне, аж мурашки по коже!

[@Xzenparson]

Best part of letterman he brought new bands and talent to light. It's hard to imagine this is 15 years ago. But then zen arcade came out in 1984 and my oldest kid is 40 crazy.

[@Thizzelle24]

how can anyone dislike this? such a hi-energy performance. wish I could see them live but theyre not comin to northern cali for awhile

[@elSTEVEvONER]

thetyre going to Santa Cruz!

[@MesterElg]

Greetings from our team of Norway! Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Denmark, etc.. Gogol Bordello rocks!

[@beefy0010]

this live performance sounds even better than the studio version.

[@TheRhNegative]

long live gogol bordello vanderlust ;God Bless This Band and their message forever...

[@mrdiebosarmiento]

Esta banda me voló el cerebro y tuve el honor de verlos en vivo en Argentina, ESPECTACULAR! :D

[@JessicaHumphrey]

I saw these guys live last night.. very front right against the barricade and got a high five from Eugene, and a handshake from Elizabeth. Theres nothing better than seeing them live. The energy is INSANE and just awesome.

[@latariusross4593]

I had the privilege of seeing them live and it was truly a spiritual experience. I cannot wait to see them again.😚😍

[@epsilon127]

this is amazing. it's so easy to tell that they're all having the time of their lives making music together.

[@byrusmx]

Esta canción es algo así como mi himno nacional

[@waqman]

Yes their live show was easily one of the most enjoyable I've ever been to. They really get the crowd going and never let the energy stop.

[@LuciGnoloRedux]

Eugene that night was completely insane

[@xlxDxlx]

Ten years later and I'm still coming back to this performance. If you ever get a chance to see them live DO IT. If you think they had intense energy here you haven't seen anything. You won't be disappointed.

[@MrStrangeSensation]

Holy shit that's amazing. I love these guys more and more every time I see them. Just saw them live with Primus in Brooklyn last week and they fuckin stole the show. They completely overshadowed the Primus set that followed. And by the way, I've seen Claypool/Primus live a grand total of 9 times and have been a fan for years. Until that concert I had never even heard of Gogol Bordello. I left that show completely in love with Gogol, and very tired of Primus.

[@bruceolee]

No subtlety at all just 100% in your face genuine passion and love for what they do. If a band could be expressed as pure joy for what they do Gogol Bordello comes the closest.

[@mnarman8380]

I like this premium music. I listen to this premium music before I go to make the Zees.

[@timreyes2179]

I listen to it as I get totally primal with the premium females hahaha jk I'm homeless and live in a Toyota Tacoma, because I'm a Wanderlust King.

[@TheSquishMovies]

when you see these live you cant help but break into a dance with your mates. its legendary

[@ecavil12]

aguante Gogol Bordellooooo ♥ ! de Argentina : )

[@GuadalupePicasso]

I just saw them last week for the 5th time. Such an amazing amazing live band! Sooooo muuuuuch energy!!!!!!

[@akenji47]

I was trying to learn eugene's guitar strumming... just impossible :D

[@DiabloPlayer4life]

+akenji47 did you try alcohol? ;)

[@BeardedMIchael]

+akenji47 only russian vodka and ukraine soul will help you)

[@muraruv]

So true!!!

[@straightjack911]

Everytime I see these guys, they get better and better! I was in the front group of people at the APW. The energy in that pit was unlike anything Ive ever experienced with any other band. No meatheads throwing random punches or douchebag metalheads stepping all over people. Just fun loving people dancing and celebrating as a mass. These guys are what Ive been looking for in music for over 13 years. FUCKING LOVE IT!!!

[@knockoutbluffs1]

How could you find this video and not like this song??

[@Aviiven]

This was the very first time i heard gogol bordello, 17 years ago. I still listen to this day!

[@amorningofsleep]

"You ever been to Wyoming?"

[@heavywoodband]

haha so random

[@PhilJohnsonFunny]

That was pure comic timing... Great line. And killer performance from the band.

[@gustavopinto5863]

Sorry I don't have a clue either. What did he mean?

[@natekantner3050]

Because the song is all about travelling and living all over the world.

[@dadjokes2815]

As a Russian student studying in Wyoming - I wonder why they haven't

[@oniks8074]

как же мне это нравится))) Евгений Гудзь & Со - это нечто!!!! люблю вас!))

[@bjorku]

I don't care for letterman, but I love you Gogol bordello. Keep teaching Americans that there's more to life than their own back yard.

[@JuJuBee80]

fantastic! ive seen them live- they never disappoint! they are so great i cried a tiny bit- u just cant help but smile when they play- its just amazing! : )

[@figuerio1]

AH, Y ME MATO ESTE TEMA. JUAAAA. PULGAR ARRIBA. AGUANTE LA LOCURA COHERENTE. Y NO ES UNA CONTRADICCION. PAZ. SALUTE DESDE RIO GALLEGOS SANTA CRUZ.

[@IrelandPunk]

i love gogol bordello, one of the best live shows to see ever, never a dull moment

[@PepperShock77]

Its cool that they let vladimir putin play the accordion with them

[@shooglechic]

OMG, I can't unsee this.

[@FFP_BF2]

Alex S OMG 😂😂

[@Stixheat11]

hope the Ukrainians don’t find this comment in 2023 lol.

[@2strokestarter]

This could have aged better

[@LOSWEDE]

Hol up

[@deadgirl7733]

These guys are just excellent! I have all of their CD`s!

[@syntheseyez3577]

4:28 actual footage of a man who is living free next to a man who is a puppet

[@Flash4Pix]

Saw the awsome friday show in Vancouver, then went back for saturday's with my son! The most fun I've had a concert since the Ramones in '78...

[@Gustavoeyou]

DAREDAREAAADAREADADAREADADARADA OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH ♪♫♪♫♪♫

[@dahrrg]

Seen them many years ago. Wonderful concert, so much energy, amazing vibes!

[@DjavanCandeia]

BRASIL

[@chapina1492]

Oh sweet memories of when I first discovered them and traveled to go see them!! I love them all!

[@sengaija]

"Ever been to Wyoming?" haha

[@Spooner177]

Brilliant, started listening to him a while ago and cant stop now

[@MrPhantasmagorio]

now if only he was wearing a tracksuit

[@Charnel_Heart]

MrPhantasmagorio go watch everything is illuminated, he shaves his moustache but he wears a tracksuit for the role.

[@emceehamma3693]

I think that was the reference my man.

[@58hollyh]

been a fan since about 2006. Have seen them multiple times live. Going to see them again at Punk Rock Bowling (2024) in Vegas.

[@ShannShannz]

they're like real life pirates hehe.. gee his voice doesn't even sounds good but I can't stop smiling!

[@RoelHovenga]

Never heard of this band before, this is so awesome! Would be cool to see them live, what a party!!

[@cristiamrobles9477]

Ecuador

[@JuraAlex]

Ukraine

[@CarronaArcana]

Jura Alex Both :P

[@telecastersRthebest]

can't help but smile while watching the video. great energy.

[@icelandcat]

viva Ukraine!

[@Anster0070]

Man Its international band)

[@gennady.a.m]

Viva Israel!

[@farmacod69]

***** Don't be a racist, Aliens are people too... (?

[@teodorodavilis2848]

im watching what happening now in Kiev .. i have no words !

[@rea1music]

This is one of the best late night performances I have ever seen, as well as one of the best period.

[@Cornholio131]

AMAZING, Vladimir Putin at the accordion!

[@KAMIKADZUNA]

обалденная песнЯ!!!))) поднимает настроение

[@noahpepera-rudd5694]

And then everyone's wallets were gone.

[@NefariousDreary]

Noah Poopera-Chudd ouch lol

[@GBOY1308]

Noah Poopera-Chudd hahahahahah

[@afallin]

Go back to your cave, along with trump.

[@edwild22]

The first time I heard this song, i got goosebumps. Gogol bordello is amazing!!!

[@wamsachel]

Seriously these guys were the best live performance I have ever been to. If they are any where close to a venue near you, GO! You won't regret it

[@Speknoz]

I love how the band is comprised of people from all walks of life. Just makes it that much more epic!

[@nonyabuzznus2017]

Glad I've known about Gogol since childhood, such a cool act!

[@HalibutAcid]

So much energy and an amazing yet. This band deserves tons of respect.

[@catjohnson007]

Outstanding... such amazing energy!!!

[@kesnar1r]

And Gogol Bordello are the Slavic Pogues :P I went yesterday to their live!!!It was awesome... I took a picture me with their violin player too!!!

[@unkowndrunkenfrankli]

amazing, so much energy and passion from these guys...one of the best bands to see live

[@HaggisMan06]

I met Mr. Hutz while he was aimlessly wandering around my hometown of Santa Cruz before a show. That dude is fucking awesome!

[@leilanicorbelle]

Just saw them in Raleigh Nc, still amazing 14 years later!

[@kevkeister]

Saw them at Lolla this year (2010). They absolutely rocked the place. Not a gimmick at all. Just one strange original band. Name another right now.

[@saltlakehooligan]

Saw them 3 times so far...each time better than the next.

[@joelsjunkemail]

This is the 25th time watching this and it still give me goose bumps

[@moonbeamchaos]

Awwww.........so long since I heard anything so good!

[@wheniwasababy]

Just saw them last night, best concert of all time

[@LucidDream]

They never fail to let me down. So much fun, so much mixed culture...love it!

[@EagleMcMahon]

Opened for QOTSA, i was so amazed!

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

Gogol Bordello never fails to put on a good show!

[@JonSayzRice]

they have so much oomph! they just inject energy into their music and send it through our ears

[@gpeddino]

Been to their concert yesterday, totally unforgettable. They are pure rock'n roll.

[@Theloss52]

I was hanging out with them today. Cool group, very nice.