The best american band this decade. And definitely one of the best voices ever, their music may like or not, but the guy never disappoints live. Amazing
You see very few bands where another member of the band sings just as well or better than the front man. Nathan is wailing on this song and he has an awesome voice. Another band that comes to mind is Bon Jovi - Richie Sambora could upstage John if he wasn't careful. Really awesome!
Red Hot Chili Peppers. John fruscainte is a next level singer. He can belt, harmonize, scream and just sing extremely well. Lights years better than Anthony Kiedis but they sound great together. Rhcp started doing a lot of background vocals as soon as he joined when he was 18, they’ve been adding his vocals more heavily as time went on ever since he joined. He even sings on his many solo albums and sometimes did short covers by himself during rhcp sets. Also he does this while playing guitar when they’re live. But yeah KOL is amazing.
I grew up on Youth and Young and Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak. I don't care what anybody says, Kings of Leon, through the years, have always made an impact on my life. And that's what music is about. T
Yep, I agree...the Kings are all about the music...not prancing around the stage to entertain, but rather to amaze w/raw, fresh, amazing musical and vocal collab. The reason I originally liked them was when I heard they don't produce anything they can't perform perfectly LIVE. I've seen them LIVE twice, hoping to make that three times, if they hit ATL this year. Like bassist Jared says: "I'm the who makes your seats vibrate!!!" This band makes my heart and soul vibrate.
Who cares that their sound has changed...influences in life will do that. ALL bands change, mature, & grow, if they don't they end up a one hit wonder. They are still mind blowing and UNBELIEVEABLE live! Caleb's voice only gets better and better as he becomes more confident. Atleast they play real music, and can play it live, instead of the computer generated crap that has been doctored up so much it can't be performed live. KOL-there are still fans who adore you & always will! Don't ever stop!
They have an album coming out September 2013, some European shows have already been booked for the summer, I'd expect them in the states probably early-mid fall.
Nate sang more than Caleb in the beginning, i mean the very beginning, then they were kids singing in the Pentecostal churches, according to their dad, they had angel voices, by the time they were finished singing everybody in the crowd would be crying.
Did you see them the other day live in NY? If not, check this out on 720p...they ALL were AMAZING, but Nathan totally thrashed his kit and performed the best I've ever seen. The vid is a bit blurry, but the performance is PRIME KOL!! Enjoy :)
"and they sing songs identical to the album version" That's exactly what i mean when i say they're amazing live performers. I'm tired of hearing all these bands and groups nowadays with songs that song flawless and crisp on the album, to the extent that their live versions are merely dulled down, underwhelming in comparison. I love KoL because they're all about precision and the quality of their MUSIC, both live and in the studio. I could care less how they move on stage
@schultz970 I second this. I drove from Oklahoma City to Tampa Florida to see their show. It was the one two days after the one where they canceled the tour. :(
Nathan once again killin' it on the background vocal. Damn.
they're just one of those few bands who sound exactly like what you hear in their recordings. amazing live!
Just saw them for the first time 4 days ago…I can personally attest to that now
I think they sound even better live. Saw them at Firefly a couple years ago. Amazing.
Better live. City and Colur is another
Letterman must have a bitchin vinyl collection
Maddest drummer ever! How does he play so well while singing!
Thanks ... I would not have known
Ask Phill Collins?🤷🏼♀️wait, do you even know who that is? 😂🤣really though, it’s excellent diaphragm and core strength 👍
Learned watching Roger Taylor
With gum in his mouth too - man's talents have no end!
such a talent, i could never do both!
I honestly think God brought these boys from heaven to show us what music sounds like up there, God bless KOL
Drummer @ 3:04 till the end. Jeez! Amazing!
Drummer @ 0:01 till the end 😅
Their live performances just prove how great they are.
Matts palm muting guitar notes in the verses is so cool, really adds to the groove of the tune. I love this kind of percussive guitar playing.
The drumming is spectacular
I was 13 when i first heard this song and obsessed to it ever since.
wow, never realised how melodious Nathan's vocals are - astonishing!
Would love to hear Nathan sing a full song with Caleb on background vocals. Fantastic live performance
It's in the water !!!!
bart janssen It's where you came from!!
Nathan’s an incredible musician.
The are one of the best live bands ever.
One of the best songs ever!
LOL, blowing bubbles right after he crumbled on the cowbell part..... I love it ! That's a true performer.
I thought that was just me.. I noticed that too.. but true exactly true.. true performance
The talent in this band is unbelievable! Especially the drummer unreal talent there!
That bass fill at 3:24, tho....🤘🏽🤘🏽👍🏽👍🏽
The best american band this decade. And definitely one of the best voices ever, their music may like or not, but the guy never disappoints live. Amazing
Best live-performers of this generation, by FAR
Amazing Band, the talent is so visible
saving the new rock, the new bands!
the world need songs like this band
Wow, Nathan is not just a pretty face, he was rocking my world with that tenor!! Who knew?
I miss 2010
Yey, still listening!.
Perfect performance... Just perfect.
possibly the tightest band ever live.....fuck me, every song they do on letterman is more crisp they an ice cube on the nut sack
Sam Martin And i thought i was the only who loved rubbing ice cubes on my nut sack 🙄
You see very few bands where another member of the band sings just as well or better than the front man. Nathan is wailing on this song and he has an awesome voice. Another band that comes to mind is Bon Jovi - Richie Sambora could upstage John if he wasn't careful. Really awesome!
Red Hot Chili Peppers. John fruscainte is a next level singer. He can belt, harmonize, scream and just sing extremely well. Lights years better than Anthony Kiedis but they sound great together. Rhcp started doing a lot of background vocals as soon as he joined when he was 18, they’ve been adding his vocals more heavily as time went on ever since he joined. He even sings on his many solo albums and sometimes did short covers by himself during rhcp sets. Also he does this while playing guitar when they’re live. But yeah KOL is amazing.
He doesn’t sing better than Caleb. He’s got a one in a lifetime voice
This sounds really great.
nothing cooler than a backing vocal drummer
What a voice!
I grew up on Youth and Young and Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak. I don't care what anybody says, Kings of Leon, through the years, have always made an impact on my life. And that's what music is about. T
No words!!!!!sublime!!!!
drummer is so badass
1. How the hell is Nathan making that noise while drumming?... thats freakin talent
2. Is it me or do they sound even better live??
love ,love love! best band ever
Jesus on drums, ladies and gentlemen 😁
Holy mother of god this band is soooo good!!!!
God these guys r great!!! I never get tired of hearing them!! they perform great live
They're really incredible!
😍🎸💯🤟
O BATERISTA É FODA PUTA QUE PARIL RS ANIMAL ESSE SOM , FODASTICO BRASIL
A very fine song indeed. Love it and the band.
So good
Great backing vocals by Nathan!
Love this band ❤❤
Oh goodness this was awesome. I love them so bad
oh god, really like it!
Really loving this song at the minute. Up the KOL 💯💯
yea tautoko your waiata ..its in the water..love your voices, your words, your music..how it carrys, how it echoes, mean maori mean xx
ANIMAL QUE BANDA SHOW ESSE SOM DESTROI TUDO
Fantastic harmony!!
Yep, I agree...the Kings are all about the music...not prancing around the stage to entertain, but rather to amaze w/raw, fresh, amazing musical and vocal collab. The reason I originally liked them was when I heard they don't produce anything they can't perform perfectly LIVE. I've seen them LIVE twice, hoping to make that three times, if they hit ATL this year. Like bassist Jared says: "I'm the who makes your seats vibrate!!!" This band makes my heart and soul vibrate.
amazing backup vocals
These guys are awesome.
Who cares that their sound has changed...influences in life will do that. ALL bands change, mature, & grow, if they don't they end up a one hit wonder. They are still mind blowing and UNBELIEVEABLE live! Caleb's voice only gets better and better as he becomes more confident. Atleast they play real music, and can play it live, instead of the computer generated crap that has been doctored up so much it can't be performed live. KOL-there are still fans who adore you & always will! Don't ever stop!
amazing performance
❤️🇮🇹🎶 BIG Letterman!
what a bloodline
what a family. good stuff boys.
Show de som!
The best ❤️
Esses irmãos receberam o milagre da música em sua família
The Kings!
Oh Yeah! Great Live!
Awesome. I lurve.
i luv dave, , nd of course my KINGS
tight af
Fuck Nathan’s an awesome drummer!
look at the singing by the drummer at 1:54. shaking that head like its sunday morning!!
Esta canción es muy wena!!!
God damn Nathan is awesome.
this performance definitely showcases nathan's vocals, they've always been good but here they just shine
Damn good band.
Fucking brilliant drummer!
VOces são muito bons
They have an album coming out September 2013, some European shows have already been booked for the summer, I'd expect them in the states probably early-mid fall.
David enjoyed, lol! Kings of Leon are so good, it scares me!!!!!!!
Love Liam & Noel!!!! 🍺
OORAH and AMEN Brother Cuz!!!!! SEMPER FI!
Nate sang more than Caleb in the beginning, i mean the very beginning, then they were kids singing in the Pentecostal churches, according to their dad, they had angel voices, by the time they were finished singing everybody in the crowd would be crying.
Did you see them the other day live in NY? If not, check this out on 720p...they ALL were AMAZING, but Nathan totally thrashed his kit and performed the best I've ever seen. The vid is a bit blurry, but the performance is PRIME KOL!! Enjoy :)
damn for sure they had fun!!!
Damm good
KOL guitar riffs are amazing!
Solid!!!!!!!!!!
I just came. KOL forever
Geniales
"and they sing songs identical to the album version"
That's exactly what i mean when i say they're amazing live performers. I'm tired of hearing all these bands and groups nowadays with songs that song flawless and crisp on the album, to the extent that their live versions are merely dulled down, underwhelming in comparison. I love KoL because they're all about precision and the quality of their MUSIC, both live and in the studio. I could care less how they move on stage
I think it is playback at least the backing vocals
The best!!!!! KOL
Caleb, lindoo!!!
Larga vida KoL !!!
@schultz970 I second this. I drove from Oklahoma City to Tampa Florida to see their show. It was the one two days after the one where they canceled the tour. :(
❤❤❤
oh nathan ♥
nathan at 3:37 in the background... legend
i think this performance is tad better than radioactive on SNL. nathan's back ups in this clip are awesome
nathan loves his gum I tell ya, blowing bubbles, singing, and drumming he's a triple threat.
I went from watching Molly's Chambers on Letterman, to On Call on Letterman, to Radioactive on Letterman...they get better and better. :D
Bad ass is all I have too say about this one rock on kol
Some credit for the percussionist back there. 👏
Fortissimi 🤙