What better way to send David Letterman off into the sunset during the final moments of his final hosting of the Late Show with David Letterman than to have one of his favorite bands - the Foo Fighters - play what turns out to be one of Dave's favorite songs of all time... You probably guessed it: Everlong.
Who is this David Letterman Character?
David Letterman hosted several late night television programs over the years, but is mostly known for hosting the Late Show with David Letterman for over 30 years. Most notably to us, Letterman frequently had musical guests performing new and exciting versions of their hit songs on his program. And these weren't just any musical guests - Letterman was known for getting some of the biggest acts in the world to perform on his stage, and some numerous times over the decades.
When was this Video Aired?
As we already stated above, this appearance for the Foo Fighters took place on Dave's last night as host of the Late Show. That monumental event took place on May 20th, 2015. The video aired after Dave signed off the program for the final time, and was sung over a montage of hundreds and hundreds of famous - and infamous - moments and guests who appeared over the decades on Dave's historic television program.
Dave gave the Foo Fighters and Everlong a wonderful lead-in, during a time that must have been very difficult for him to hold his composure. He told a story about how Dave and the Foo Fighters actually postponed part of their South American tour just to play live on Dave's show, and how that meant the world to him.
Instruments
The Foo Fighters played their traditional instruments for this version of Everlong, including electric guitars and amplifiers.
What Makes this Live Version Notable?
For all the reasons described previously, this was one of the more meaningful live performances of the songs, as everyone watching knew they were truly witnessing the end of a great era in television history.