White Stripes - Death Letter - Glastonbury 2005

[@KBRblues]

Can we just appreciate that they're playing a son house song to thousands of people who probably wouldn't even think that's a real name?

[@clarkewi]

It's actually an adaptation of a Robert Johnson song "Walkin Blues". Covered later by many others.

[@JayPhonomancer]

@@clarkewi I dont think so, they have always said its a cover of Son House's Death Letter Blues. I mean the lyrics are basically exactly the same

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

masterful. Some of Jimmy page in Jack white I think.

[@scottmeikle3724]

That song his son house thru and thru the god Father of the delta blues being played at the same volume as a few jumbo jets in field in England mr House would've been twitching with pride in that great one juke joint in the sky

[@smartacus88]

We get it. You're a "good 'un"

[@davidscott7626]

The greatest band of the 2000's without question.

[@stevebowness9435]

Agree 💯

[@anemaldemomusic8182]

The Strokes

[@SirManfly]

Meg is one hot tamale !!

[@mjp96]

No love for Black Keys?

[@ccjones813]

For sure! Love me a whole lotta of Jack White 💜

[@jetsamperes5762]

Jack was born in Detroit in 1975. Son House died in Detroit in 1988. At some point their paths had to cross, they breathed the same air, and Son House's spirit lives on through performances like this.

[@HechoEnTejas]

I know lots of people hate Meg White's drumming, but I love it! It's sloppy and powerful.

[@randysavage3660]

its one of the best parts about the white stripes

[@rickcoombs4198]

Her drum work may be simple but keeping up to him and sounding good are not simple feats! I give her props! You rock Meg!!

[@PublicEnemyMinusOne]

Thomas Zed Meg is adorable

[@HechoEnTejas]

Yeah. She's kinda really hot in my opinion.

[@markbray7190]

A lot of chemistry. He never plays anything the same twice, and she knows where he's going and how to compliment it. I don't think Jack's as good when he isn't with Meg.

[@oiluanax]

The truth is that Meg’s drum work needs no introduction, her powerful drumming style speaks for herself, though she clearly brought her A-game to Glastonbury.

[@normafoster1959]

She's probably the 7th daughter. LOL! Jokes aside, Love her and love the WS.

[@mackymac3479]

Her drumming in this is sublime. Love her minimalist style. Pure perfection.

[@MLM68]

She’s amazing like Ringo she plays to the song.

[@joelgao1919]

So led Zeppelin

[@rickdb8480]

@@joelgao1919So true

[@Riatzi]

There was always such amazing chemistry between them. How I miss the white stripes!

[@normafoster1959]

God Bless the White Stripes. Stunning band.

[@livingthroughtheblue]

Meg's left eye @ 1:39. What an awesome capture!!!

[@FruitPunchYTodle]

61 is the greatest road ever

[@mooremiket]

6:40-6:50 When I'm watching this section with my friends, I always describe this as 'Jack has just left his body. He's on some other plane of existence.' Best version of any White Stripes song ever, IMO. It's not their best song (they didn't even write it) but I've never heard a better example of what exemplifies Jack and Meg's electricity together than these seven and a half minutes.

[@NoshaMarble]

black pool is better than this it was a good concert

[@rockyoreilly100]

You’re reading far too much into what is quite simply good music, but hey that’s only an opinion.........

[@TharpaD]

The other live version I think is better - jack falls to the floor in a shamanic trance, no shit, not staged.

[@darkjesy7736]

1. Livid Sydney 2003 Version 2. Bonnarro 2007 Version 3. Nova Scotia 2007 Version 4. This one 5. Blackpool Version 6. New-York 2002 Version

[@jetsamperes5762]

@@darkjesy7736 ​ I really liked at the Greek Theater 2003. Bad camera work (fan) but he's playing on his knees and he just about knocks Meg off her kit at the end. Also an alternate verse replaces 10,000 people with 'folded my arms and walked away and told her I'd see her on again on judgement day'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5LboGOKacmip8k

[@pearlsbeforeswine60]

Oh Meg, how we miss you!!

[@reyrbzek]

Genuinely don't think you could watch Glastonbury these days and see a performance with this much attitude and a crowd that is actually enjoying it as much, just doesn't happen anymore

[@CodyT3212]

best guitarist ever. not technically or anything, but his style and his passion beats all.

[@kathyraymelles.80]

Right. And you can see the passion just awesome

[@jimmygray4072]

you havent seen Son House......i think someone has been studying mr james

[@tomryannova]

@@jimmygray4072 Jack White draws a lot of inspiration from Son House, not just the music, but the way House plays -- alone, stripped down, just clapping sometimes, raw in voice, in guitar. House is totally passionate as well he keeps in contained in a small space. The spirit of Delta Blues expands, spreads and the world doesn't even know that it's happening.

[@mlb8869]

Best guitarist full stop xxx

[@stevenkunzer9027]

The version with that is called Death Letter/ Little Bird is the best I have ever heard he really starts at the level he gets to on this one at the end

[@TheDeadRabbits1]

there are two versions of this song. the original by son house, and this one. no one else should ever touch it!!

[@diogopeixoto6689]

Period.

[@leefloyd4468]

I think her drumming was a perfect compliment to his brillance!

[@frolic63]

I just love her drumming, so much her own!

[@darrenblacketer1578]

Thst guitar i so wish i had holy heck thst would be amazing

[@mavjimbo]

Incredible tone

[@e7353]

this, is the most amazing thing i've ever seen. I have only one word to describe it. DAMN

[@Luq1404]

It's simple sound, but it's so intense and emotional that you don't listen this, you feel it. Brilliant

[@tesfurdo]

This was the best live show I ever saw... still loving Jack White over a decade later...

[@oasis408]

Jack and Meg are in their own world

[@iohandley]

Jesus Christ, that tore through my soul and spit me out shivering.

[@MrPotatoesLatkie]

You are right. This is one of the best performances of this song by them on youtube.

[@genevievebarton75]

4:54 you can see him start to go then by around 6:07 hes gone man gone he goes off he's rockin" it like a man possessed from there on out!! Love it!!!!!

[@kelvinhopkins3000]

This is great rendition of the Bluesman Son House. Great performaance. One of my favorite.

[@mavjimbo]

They made it their own

[@cheemap7]

Genius, Genius, Genius

[@vaquera76]

Damn! That was f-ing brilliant. They really are one of the best bands to see live- if not THE best. They give it 120% every time.

[@scottcartman2804]

This band is so fucking cool. A fucking duo. Wow I am blown away. Way away. Fucking rock n roll it will never die.

[@mavjimbo]

Less is more many times

[@GarrickGivens]

incomplete without grinning in your face. I just love it when jacks puts it in there. but still dope. good find.

[@samhywell]

Love this band, Love this song, Love this man just fucking amazing

[@teddybearboy74]

Jack white has unbelievable guitar control, and for two people to headline what is probably the biggest festival in the world, thats amazing

[@Na0041]

iTunes says I've listened to this song 322 times and this video still gave me shivers

[@Quebeclibre-px4ql]

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!

[@bookeater]

Jack plays this song as it should be. With a snarl on his guitar licks and a savagery of spirit and the knowledge that he is doing his mentor proud.

[@Gaston986]

what a badass finish

[@atombomb505]

Just absolute fire the man is possessed w the flow of it all. Killing it 🔥🔥🔥

[@denisetsimpidaros]

that boy can play the blues..I watched "It might get loud" and the interaction with The Edge and Jimmy Page was amazing...I too am obsessed with him now. I think he will be remembered as one of the greats....

[@lexduex]

Best song ever!!!

[@pistolsoffire32]

absolute classic version of this song,couldnt care less of megs technical ability because her style works so well with jacks guitar,wouldnt have it any other way,want these guys to get back together soon as possible

[@WakeNoWhere]

Death letter got to be my favorite song to hear and watch the white stripes play live.

[@badmammahjammah2028]

This is probably my favorite version of this song...fucking perfect!

[@NoshaMarble]

black pool os better

[@diogopeixoto6689]

Best version. Period.

[@thirdman3]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5ewY6SefJ2gd5Y. What about this version?? Sound is amazing!

[@insidesilence132]

@@NoshaMarblerio de janeros better

[@ethereal-11.11]

...while this young man REALLY gets down with the song, I am betting that he is the first to admit that the original by Son House is STILL one of the untouchable benchmarks for blues/ blues guitar. I mean I totally dig this and what the White Stripes are at their best and they COMPLETELY wipe the floor with the entire career of Clapton et al when it comes to tapping into what the blues truly is but, this still is not Son House. It can't be, and that is okay folks! Thanks for posting! ....

[@artsloverforever3183]

They are both at a level that is so great I think it just comes down to a matter of preference for which style. Both blow my mind.

[@ethereal-11.11]

Ms. Frost, you are certainly entitled to that opinion, as I said, the White Stripes version is VERY ferocious and quite admirable!

[@erwinr9328]

and that is why music is great, two different takes both make great songs and art.

[@jetsamperes5762]

Can't really compare one to the other in my opinion - it's like saying the GT is nice but the Model T is the untouchable benchmark for Ford. One paved the way for the other but they serve different purposes. Son House was one of the inventors if he didn't lay the groundwork Jack couldn't have turned it into a GT.

[@ronwhoyes1311]

You are so correct sir ! Jack is a southern guy now and an excellent neighbor here in Nashville. He said it himself, if he’d not heard John the Revelator , only vocals & handclaps, one man against the world he never would be who he is today. Thank You Eddie “Son” House.

[@scarlettdear]

their interaction here is flawless. not like they ever muck up but here its wonderful. they always play the best gigs in the UK.

[@armobro31]

What chemistry! great song and beautiful performance!

[@josemonges7523]

Maestro!!

[@JonnoMcConnell]

Spot the Zeppelin... it's everywhere. Heavily inspired by In My Time of Dying (as Zeppelin's "appropriation" was), but it's manic rush and tinpot timpani is all White Stripes. Love it!

[@jamesdalessandro1120]

Hard to listen to this after listening to Son House's masterpiece so many times.

[@annakosinska7096]

I play it on and on.This version.My favourite.Love Meg.Love Jack.

[@david_v2.1]

great blues rock...the best live band of this century

[@ApriliaRacer14]

What a gift to the world was Blues.

[@tazs971]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@brentmcdowall1469]

This. Awesome version.

[@chrisedwards4403]

The wonderful White Stripes featuring the incredible Jack White: my favourite musician of the last 20 years. Vibes also out to Meg, undoubtedly Jack’s best musical partner throughout his career. #TheWhiteStripesForever

[@wplwpl-uc9cg]

So you probably heard his latest album?

[@ianbauer4703]

Feels like a two-person Led Zeppelin. Amazing talent.

[@foxyfonzie]

The three best sounds in the world....rain drops, the ice cream truck, and Jacks Kay...

[@bradfeige]

This very performance will be one of the last things I will want to see before I pass into the beyond. Thank you for the capture!

[@idiosyncraticmushroom3030]

the looks meg gives jack the entire time is just...very very sensual? That sounds about right

[@mavjimbo]

Huge connection between them but I guess they just couldn't live together

[@UnkleRonnie]

Meg Whites facial expression and body movement at 7:17 shows more than music

[@ehupodetheRyder]

INCREDIBALLLLLLLLS

[@spudvader]

This is one of the greatest moments in history, feeding son house to the masses. Modern people haven't seen anything so real.

[@dynjarren8355]

Amplified Slide Blues! Led Zep style! Who knew there was more Blues to mine like Son House? Good stuff!

[@sebastianrodriguez2934]

I am speechless! pure feeling and guts. They breathe the music; it is pure nature.

[@annakosinska7096]

Together they made f.awesome blues songs.LORD!

[@PreciousPuppies1]

A work out just watching it! Wowsers! Goose bumps for sure.

[@themelted4614]

Smashed it. Great timing awesome Sonhouse cover...

[@lazyitus]

wow! great version. he's a really good guitar player

[@arcorman]

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DavidVOJr]

it's so hard to love someone who don't love you. that's an amazing line

[@LVRROCK]

they're perfect ! the white stripes never die.

[@mavjimbo]

They really feel the music and each other

[@Anhaa0]

this is music

[@mculver7]

More evidence proving why Jack White may be my favorite musician. Ever. One time I read an article that pondered the idea that Jack, like the story goes of legendary blues artist Robert Johnson, sold his soul to the devil to get this talented. There is no end to the musical genius of this man.

[@RickyDoxParadisi]

best death letter perfomance ever..Miss u white stripes!

[@velvetraptor8540]

Who did this video production!???? It's the clearest, sharpest very best I've ever seen. SO GLAD this was done!!!!

[@JayPhonomancer]

It was on the BBC

[@904fishingmusicandadventur9]

freaking outstanding!!!

[@GLITCHINTHESYSTEM433]

Son House classic!

[@torsoboy86]

not to be a dink, but this isn't a robert johnson song to start with .... but the slide intro gives me goosebumps everytime

[@fastmclaren71]

the best cover ever

[@jackwhitefanatic]

man alive he's such a good guitarist

[@AaronPlowman-qn1px]

Meg white is my favorite stripe. I

[@MrBobman360]

this is keeping me for studying for my math finals

[@jackyhughes793]

I was there. It was mindblowingly good

[@arturosantander5728]

WOW ESPECTACULAR

[@ccjones813]

“So hard to love someone that don’t love you!! “ 💜☮️💜

[@wakiza06]

The most talented band ever! Thanks for posting such an awesome video!

[@Flunder]

boy this really puts the hook in.hes gotcha! well. done.

[@cbrisson305]

Amazing

[@NephilimAndAerith]

love it..

[@robYCFC]

@foxyfonzie this has to be the greatest quote i have ever read on youtube! love it!

[@wernerkonings]

Thanks for this video man!!

[@foodog1]

MESMERIZING!!!!

[@chadd990]

I just can't get enough of this song live, and Hotel Yorba Live. Too bad I can't find 7 minute long versions of Hotel Yorba though.

[@atomi62]

Amazing!!!

[@SummersPep]

they don't need to they BOTH ROCK!!

[@ArtisticContingent]

That's what I like about Jack White (although less in the raconteurs) he doesn't just sing the song on the album and then walk off, they actually embellish it to get the crowd moving

[@talatornado]

One of my favourite songs of all time..Love Son House's version with it's raw emotion...but this is just fucking ridiculously amazing.

[@starwart2000]

Another epic performance from Mr. John Gillis.

[@djross95]

Awesome!

[@rh3426]

0:30-0:34 that's a fantastic lick right there!

[@thenaut2111]

5:21 me when someone asks me who my favourite tekken character is

[@spudvader]

You're right, I haven't but i'll be sure to look it up, thank you : D