This was one of those "pleasantly surprised, she's good!" performances that I see every now and then. Will always remember watching Letterman that night.
Can I just say.... This is the first time I've really heard her SING and I'm glad. This song gets to showcase her vocals in a way that puts them upfront. Not a Rihanna stan, but this is good. I love the song so I was hoping that she'd do it justice live. And she did.
I remember when this song came out and I always come back to this performance when I wanna hear it. Cute look, nice singing and awesome band ! ..And Dave’s comment at the end 😂
she has to be about the best singer around today if she's always this good live. the live band that actually plays decently makes it that much better as well..
i hate when people say she just standin there and doing nothin .....do female rock singers do anything but stand on stage and scream? what...cause she black she gotta dance? i dont get it..stop finding fault people she sound good she givin a little wuk up and my eyes were focused on her and thats what matters
Dave is always gettin' so fresh w/somebody, lol! Love the performance, loved the fact that she was wearin' black and you could barely see the gyrating, had to look close, and the drummer was great too, great performance:)
ohhhh this is a good one...but go search this song and her performance SNL....The sexiness of her in those few minutes is absolutely beautiful.....just oozing sensuality!!
Rihanna okay performer; but, for me, only reason to watch is Nuno Bettencourt ... my fav guitarist for 20+ yrs. His last Extreme CD/tour was Saudades de Rock/Take Us Alive in 2008-09. Hope they release new work in '11. At 4:13-4:18 in this vid, looks like he's saying "I Love You" to his kids, BeBe and Lorenzo. Sweet family man .... Thanks RrRi for hiring Nuno; smartest business move you ever made. And it allows his millions of fans to see him more often. We're forever greatful to you.
@patyxxx Did you see the American Music Awards 11/21? She won for best female pop rock artist. Was hoping she'd give a shout-out in recognition of Nuno's contribution to her work and tour this this yr., but not a mention of his name. Great to see Carlos Santana, a longtime fav. But, Geez already! They had Nuno in the house, the best guitarist, best musician, yet no one asked him to play for the show. Don't these people know a brilliant artist in their midst when they see one? Their loss.
@Persian221 It shouldn't be hard for the guitar player to imitate anyone. Nuno Bettencourt is one of the greatest guitar players of the last several decades.
She is NOT the best singer around today. But she is a pretty good live performer. At least she sounds like she does on the record. Which is more than I can say for others... ** cough, cough** KATY PERRY ** cough, cough**
Haha am I looking too much into it or did David get a little rub on her at the end when he shows up her CD? It's very subtle but I'm sure he liked it ;)
@willisapril Whoa, fella! Nobody's a piece of trash. As for what he's doing w/her? He's making a living for his family as a working musician at a time when so many are unemployed. His signing on w/her doesn't diminish/discredit his talent in any way imo. As far as I know, Extreme is still together; they just enjoy other work, too. Hoping for new mat'l in 2011. So envious of you; never seen them live in concert -- just RUclips performances. See AMA 11/21? She won; no mention of Nuno.
@joshfantasy77 Alright, might have given you some credit if you hadn't named Lady Gaga. You could have threw the best singers of all time into that list but by adding Gaga, you clearly aren't a suitable judge.
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This was one of those "pleasantly surprised, she's good!" performances that I see every now and then. Will always remember watching Letterman that night.
Underrated. Live, she's really good. Her long time band and back-up singers are great and that drummer is slammin'
That drummer is a beast!!
I’ve always loved the drums in that song. I remember watching that live on Letterman.
Underrated? She sold millions and won tons of awards.
One of my favorite Rihanna performances
I always like that she looks so happy on stage and her hair is beautiful
Ok... Nuno brings this song alive and the best, most fantastic back-up singers in a long, long time.
I have this saved to my favorites, the drummer is amazing, lead guitar guy is fire and backup singers so talented!
Getting Nuno to play with her was amazing!
Can I just say.... This is the first time I've really heard her SING and I'm glad. This song gets to showcase her vocals in a way that puts them upfront. Not a Rihanna stan, but this is good. I love the song so I was hoping that she'd do it justice live. And she did.
Vocally, this was her best live performance of WMN? 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Yes
she is soo good live now!!
she sounds amazing live!
I remember when this song came out and I always come back to this performance when I wanna hear it. Cute look, nice singing and awesome band ! ..And Dave’s comment at the end 😂
i think she rocks in this song one of her best lives !!!!!!
OMG! Her best performance ever ! Go Rih Rih \o/
Letterman always had the best live performances!!!
All the band in sync too....great.
There is something about good Live performances.. Really awesome.
Amazing vocals
Killer!! Love Rihanna!
Also, Go Nuno !!!
Loud and Proud....Love Rihanna!
wow really impressive performance
Nostalgia! ⭐️
She's so beautiful! ♥
This song is so good that It's was stuck in my head ♫
Yeah good show Rihanna!
She actually sounds quite good here. There are times where she just ain't cutting it vocally.
…what a voice …what a sexy dancer …i heart rihanna!
she has to be about the best singer around today if she's always this good live. the live band that actually plays decently makes it that much better as well..
So perfect
Drummer is an absolute beast!!
Guitar player carries this song!!
@nerisa78 I agree, and Nuno(guitarist) and her band really make this song pop.
i hate when people say she just standin there and doing nothin .....do female rock singers do anything but stand on stage and scream? what...cause she black she gotta dance? i dont get it..stop finding fault people she sound good she givin a little wuk up and my eyes were focused on her and thats what matters
i love that song
I think that's the best performance of the 'high part' (2:26 - 2:45) I've ever seen.
Drummer is great!
Back up singers killed it! Smile ladies!
Nice performance :) i just love RIHANNA
oohhhh nana nana what my name!!! muito bom mesmo! rihanna arrebenta!!!
wow!!!! she is AWESOME!!!!
Nuno is awesome here.Tight band
Tá muito linda diva Rihanna 💓
Dave is always gettin' so fresh w/somebody, lol! Love the performance, loved the fact that she was wearin' black and you could barely see the gyrating, had to look close, and the drummer was great too, great performance:)
ohhhh this is a good one...but go search this song and her performance SNL....The sexiness of her in those few minutes is absolutely beautiful.....just oozing sensuality!!
thanx for posting - good quality video
2:27 - 2:44 what a voice!
excellent performance like her hair, clothes everything is finished on it the best you Rihanna ♥
Love U! RiRi!
Very good
Rihannnnnna I love you!❤❤❤💎💎💎🌱🌱🌱
Really like this song, Rihanna sounded great
the guiter player is doing a great job imitating Tom K. from Tokio Hotel!
GO RI RI!!!!!!!!!!!
Gosh... that's the most clothed I've seen her singing this song.
But it is such a good'un :) really true to her roots.
ridiculously catchy song.
Rihanna okay performer; but, for me, only reason to watch is Nuno Bettencourt ... my fav guitarist for 20+ yrs. His last Extreme CD/tour was Saudades de Rock/Take Us Alive in 2008-09. Hope they release new work in '11. At 4:13-4:18 in this vid, looks like he's saying "I Love You" to his kids, BeBe and Lorenzo. Sweet family man .... Thanks RrRi for hiring Nuno; smartest business move you ever made. And it allows his millions of fans to see him more often. We're forever greatful to you.
I was there in the audience. She was maybe 25 feet in front of me. Been hooked ever since.
@patyxxx Did you see the American Music Awards 11/21? She won for best female pop rock artist. Was hoping she'd give a shout-out in recognition of Nuno's contribution to her work and tour this this yr., but not a mention of his name. Great to see Carlos Santana, a longtime fav. But, Geez already! They had Nuno in the house, the best guitarist, best musician, yet no one asked him to play for the show. Don't these people know a brilliant artist in their midst when they see one? Their loss.
3:23 i love the way she move her hips uahauha =)
Love it
damn! i love the band, they sound brilliant ;-)
This track is better with Nuno.
Interesting song
@landimetal I think that's Teddy Campbell on drums
@Persian221 It shouldn't be hard for the guitar player to imitate anyone. Nuno Bettencourt is one of the greatest guitar players of the last several decades.
Ayye do yall know thats D.Woods from Danity Kane is one of the back up singers for Rihanna? Because It Is Her
@Pr0mz Chris Johnson. He's also been touring with Anastacia.
I love the drummer, knows anybody his name?
She's beautiful even as a redhead or another color which she would choose : )
Wish to be as slim as she is .
...ooohhhh N4N4...!!!
OOOOHHHH N4N4...!!!
wow her live singing got a lot better... She used to be one of the worst live singers but she rocks it on this one
that drummer was pretty damn amazing
@TanyaWow91 what a woman!
She is NOT the best singer around today. But she is a pretty good live performer. At least she sounds like she does on the record. Which is more than I can say for others... ** cough, cough** KATY PERRY ** cough, cough**
interesting song
Ударник,гитарис,Рианна живой голос
This was FAR better than her SNL performance.
@Persian221
that should be "Guitar"
@stgianaful Does she sounds different from the cd, I dont think so...
♣️♦️♥️♠️💡
Not gonna lie she fuckin smashed it live here :D
She looks like Tyra Banks in here
@MrQuicksticks Chris Johnson I think.
Did you see that vein?! lol I still love you Rihanna! haha
hi every one! whats the name of drummer?
Haha am I looking too much into it or did David get a little rub on her at the end when he shows up her CD? It's very subtle but I'm sure he liked it ;)
The biggest lost in chris browns life ever will be rihanna!!!!! He will never find a girl like her again..
@girlprog1 I was wondering the same thing....
THE DRUMMER ROCKS! SUCKERS!
Yessir Chris Jonhson
@willisapril Whoa, fella! Nobody's a piece of trash. As for what he's doing w/her? He's making a living for his family as a working musician at a time when so many are unemployed. His signing on w/her doesn't diminish/discredit his talent in any way imo. As far as I know, Extreme is still together; they just enjoy other work, too. Hoping for new mat'l in 2011. So envious of you; never seen them live in concert -- just RUclips performances. See AMA 11/21? She won; no mention of Nuno.
im sure that backing singer has worked with rihanna for yeeears
Wow! Her hair is back and she's actually wearing a decent outfit, not over the top and covered.
he is really hot and i love her music
LUV U RIHANNA BUT GURL KEEPING IT REAL WILLOW IS ON YOUR SKIRT TAILS......YALL BOTH ROCK
I liked her hair shorter. But still looks awesome
Thank goodness RiRi doesn't suck live. Modern artists usually do. *Ahem* (Miley...)
dwayne wade on DRUMS!
@joshfantasy77 Alright, might have given you some credit if you hadn't named Lady Gaga. You could have threw the best singers of all time into that list but by adding Gaga, you clearly aren't a suitable judge.
@R34LiSM Elly Jackson, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, etc. I could go on.
oh na na
Chris Brown hits her, Eminem lies to her and, Drake cant remember her name. What a life Rihanna has!
She looks like Jessica Rabbit!
Nuno
@joshfantasy77 then name a better main stream singer