I keep misreading the title as "Paul Schrader."
― So who you gonna call? The martini police (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 13 January 2022 15:34 (four years ago)
Already been mentioned multiple times over here, so it's officially A Thing: Your favourite misread ILX thread titles!
― The Door into Summerisle (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 13 January 2022 15:37 (four years ago)
Still waiting for more discussion of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-oxl1boHZU
― The Door into Summerisle (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 13 January 2022 17:19 (four years ago)
Hey James, thanks for posting that Poi Dog clip! Love their first few albums. Also great to see Susan Voelz up front, her two solo LPs are terrific.
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Thursday, 13 January 2022 18:12 (four years ago)
Thread really delivers, thanks everyone
― Position Position, Thursday, 13 January 2022 18:29 (four years ago)
Paul Shaffer's name is completely misspelled in the thread title, which is no doubt part of the reason for the confusion with the other Paul!
― The Door into Summerisle (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 13 January 2022 19:27 (four years ago)
Poul Schiffrin
― Chappies banging dustbin lids together (President Keyes), Friday, 14 January 2022 01:29 (four years ago)
Lol
― The Door into Summerisle (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 14 January 2022 01:32 (four years ago)
― Presenting the Fabulous Redettes Featuring James (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 16 January 2022 17:09 (four years ago)
god damn, L7 was badass in that clip
these are all really fun to watch
― alpine static, Tuesday, 18 January 2022 08:18 (four years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZw0v5fbQw
The Go-Go's w/Paul in 1994.
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 22 August 2022 23:48 (three years ago)
Paul in black cowboy hat jamming along with the Texas Tornados as they played throughout this show in 1990. Last 4 minutes the Tornados playing a full song and Paul gets a piano break.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FW6zF_dgww
― that's not my post, Friday, 26 August 2022 03:45 (three years ago)
Wow, Great Find!
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 26 August 2022 07:10 (three years ago)
I remember seeing Motorhead on the old NBC Letterman show. Dave made fun of Motorhead the entire show adn then when they came out to play, Lemmy flashed a death stare at Letterman. I think they ended up playing an old Chuck Berry tune and not even a Motorhead song.― earlnash, Sunday, August 26, 2007 2:20 PM (fifteen years ago) bookmarkflaglink
― earlnash, Sunday, August 26, 2007 2:20 PM (fifteen years ago) bookmarkflaglink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrW8C4nBVUE
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 26 August 2022 07:21 (three years ago)
HaDid Dave do the same bit when Radiohead came on?
― President Keyes, Friday, 26 August 2022 12:10 (three years ago)
This is neat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E7D_oHOgRc
The World's Most Dangerous Go-Go's: "Cool Jerk '90"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 27 August 2022 19:40 (three years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd-1zwWYGKU
Wilco w/Paul: "Outtasite (Outtamind)"
#onethread
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 5 September 2022 16:41 (three years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DnweMnI1Lw
Del Shannon: "Runaway"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Sunday, 11 September 2022 17:55 (three years ago)
Nice. Particularly like WIll's sound on that.
― Jean Arthur Rank (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 12 September 2022 00:28 (three years ago)
Paul jammed with Megadeth, which I didn't recall at the time!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTSBSuhCVxY
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Tuesday, 13 September 2022 02:18 (three years ago)
Here too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JzovrQ0Xu8
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Tuesday, 13 September 2022 02:19 (three years ago)
Alice In Chains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqWemOCwpHs
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Tuesday, 13 September 2022 02:20 (three years ago)
Good Finds!
OMG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-2FSTN584Q
The Ramones, except it's just Joey & Johnny: "Pet Cemetery"
Just think...Anton Ramone
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 13 September 2022 02:48 (three years ago)
Looking closer at those Megadeth clips...both of those performances were promoting the same album! Really rare to see a band do separate appearances on a show for the same record (and it not be a residency).
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 13 September 2022 03:39 (three years ago)
they might be giants, making their network tv debut, playing a tight version of "they'll need a crane" with paul schaefer and the band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBXkWetkf48
― na (NA), Friday, 30 September 2022 22:36 (three years ago)
Haven’t read through this thread entirely, but is there some background as to why Paul Schafer did this kinda shit? Seems like a colossal dick move to push you and your band onto musical guests.
― circa1916, Friday, 30 September 2022 22:42 (three years ago)
i mean it makes sense for some bands, like early TMBG
― na (NA), Friday, 30 September 2022 23:00 (three years ago)
Sure, but that’s not typical. It doesn’t seem like it was a “Hey, can we play with you guys?” sorta set-up, but kinda the price you pay if you wanna be on the show. Cuz I can’t imagine most bands would be cool with it.
― circa1916, Friday, 30 September 2022 23:14 (three years ago)
As mentioned upthread, that's why the Replacements never did Letterman (Pleased To Meet Me-era, iirc).
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 30 September 2022 23:16 (three years ago)
Yeah, it always seemed like a shitty flex, like “you may think you’re so great, but actually we can do your shit as well as everyone else’s.”
― assert (matttkkkk), Friday, 30 September 2022 23:24 (three years ago)
Also I’d like to know if bands’ song choices were ever vetoed because the house band couldn’t do them or didn’t have a part to play.
― assert (matttkkkk), Friday, 30 September 2022 23:26 (three years ago)
Probably not. Shaffer & co. were all heavy session pros, so there's not a lot they couldn't fake.
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 30 September 2022 23:31 (three years ago)
A lot of times they would also back up solo artists, even if said artists already had established backing bands.
For example, Stevie Ray Vaughan sans Double Trouble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEeck-DHDaI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQr_L4_M9lU
"Crossfire" & "Wall of Denial"...Another example of somebody making separate appearances on the show months apart promoting the same album.
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 30 September 2022 23:41 (three years ago)
i mean, the roots do this on fallon all the time?
― “Cheeky cheeky!” she trills, nearly demolishing a roadside post (forksclovetofu), Saturday, 1 October 2022 15:42 (three years ago)
But people like them!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jszCZPGsCow
CSN: "As I Come Of Age"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 04:37 (three years ago)
#OneThread
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWsM3BkXZXM
Albert Collins & The Anton Fig Blues Band: "A Good Fool Is Hard To Find"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 04:45 (three years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bijm95hoVF4
Lucinda Williams, with Gurf & Roger McGuinn (!)*: "Six Blocks Away"
*I guess he was sitting in that night?
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 04:52 (three years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwBV-bXQsfY
Subdudes, with Paul stepping back: "Tired of Being Alone"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 04:59 (three years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPQPJp8xrOY
Psychedelic Furs: "Until She Comes"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 05:07 (three years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jkZEJuD21o
Spin Doctors, w/a double rhythm section:'"Jimmy Olsen's Blues"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 05:17 (three years ago)
One more...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lGq-Y4LQrQ
Squeeze, except it's just Difford & Tillbrook &...Jools(?): "If It's Love"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 05:24 (three years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OUfXJ8g6Fw
Blue Rodeo, with Steve Ferrone: "Restless"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 14:16 (three years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5B2_Rbu8-8
Steve Earle: "Copperhead Road" and a funny interview
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 14:26 (three years ago)
Re: earlier discussion on why they did this, I'd imagine the production team were happy to have essentially the same band on each week with the same backline. Saves them dealing with some over-hitting drummer or guitarist who turns their amp up full otherwise "it doesn't sound right".
― pick the mouse that can reach all the cheese in the maze (Matt #2), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 14:30 (three years ago)
Man, WIll's really rocking the Breck hair in that Lucinda McGuinn video.
― Askeladd v. BMI (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 14:35 (three years ago)
Matt OTM. I remember a conversation with guy who had been in the show a few times who he said something like "Paul, Will and company have been doing it for so long they are like the crew of a B52 bomber."
― Askeladd v. BMI (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 14:37 (three years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-f3Weo2vs4
Cracker, with their drummer on tambourine and dance moves: "Teen Angst"
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 14:41 (three years ago)
Think I already posted the Poi Dog Pondering appearance upthread. Believe they managed to get the whole band on stage somehow. One guy had to play percussion on a soda can iirc.
― Askeladd v. BMI (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 11 October 2022 14:50 (three years ago)
It wouldn't surprise me if Paul renegotiated his contract at some point so that they always had to play with the bands in order to give him and his band more to do on the show. They were and are highly well-connected so maybe they thought it was their due. But Matt's explanation could very well be right.
― Chris L, Tuesday, 11 October 2022 15:28 (three years ago)