I was lucky enough to take my daughter to see Tommy Keene open for Matthew Sweet just a few months before Tommy's untimely passing. He was such a sweet and gifted guy, posed for a pic with my daughter. God bless Tommy Keene.
@Shannon I did as well, and I found out we lost him a few months after the fact but the show here must have been in the last month of his life; I was dumbstruck. I also saw Westerberg in Atlanta on tour years ago knowing Tommy Keene was playing with him, certainly around the time of this video - sure do like me some Westerberg but was mainly hoping Tommy might step out front with a few originals... Ah but it was a great show. Those were the only times that I know he came through town here... so sad. Both men stellar and remarkable talents.
paul westerberg can musically do no wrong. every record he's ever put out is my absolute favourite. the replacements and all of their side projects/solo careers have had the biggest effect on my life..... i love this guy so much and not a day goes by where i dont listen to his stuff. his music makes this life worth living
Just an incredible performance, probably one of the best late-night show offerings ever. This song should have been a hit single, even in 1996, a year that the Goo Goo Dolls ended up with the 24th-ranked single on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Name," a tune that is thoroughly saturated with PW's influence.
@@michaelmiller7160 Tommy is great but I expected a little more of an outstanding guitar solo. "You've got 'em all on your wall/Except the last of a dying breed". That's Paul, never will be another like him.
Josh played with him during the 14 Songs tour as did David Minehan on guitar, both of whom played with Paul and Tommy during the Replacements reunion shows from 2013-2015. On that tour, Paul's manager/agent Darren Hill played bass (double duty.. lucky or unlucky?). For the Eventually tour, I believe Josh and Michael Bland (Prince) split drum duties, Tommy Keene (R.I.P.) played lead guitar, and Ken Justine played bass. During the Folker tour (Paul's last full tour with a backup band), he had Bland on drums, Jim Boquist (Son Volt) on bass, and Kevin Bowe on guitar. I saw them in San Francisco when Paul smashed a Gibson junior and a piece of it cut him behind his ear.
Great performance. I could watch them play all night. And they look great, too. Yeah, I loved this solo era of Paul's. One of my all time great rock n roll heroes. He was just the best.
So under appreciated is the story of Tommy Keene. Saw him plenty of times in the early days, since I live in Maryland, and plenty of times in the later days too.
Thanks for posting. Had seen this before a few years ago but couldn't pull up again for a while until now. One of my favorite late night show performances. Love how Tommy Keene is grinning ear to ear at the end of the song knowing they nailed it.
Way better than the album version... This has a nasty polished grit to it... amazing sound... wish more of his solo "rock" songs had this kind of eloquent chunky grime... I really love a lot of his folk stuff though.... "Stereo" is amazing!
@@sotampacane , Westerberg's influence on Nirvana is quite apparent. I forgot to mention Westerberg's influence on Wilco. Glad to see you're watching this video.
Oppodouche, fuck right off yourself. Tommy is dead so fuck you and your asshole comment. Westerberg is fucking great, and Tommy Keene is fucking great, and the combo is even better.
Best song on Eventually done even better. Saw Paul on the 14 Songs tour just before this and he was up & on the whole night. Played 10 songs from album and 15 Replacements songs. Finally ended with "Answering Machine" his voice in shreds. Who was he singing this to? Winona? Hopefully, Courtney Love.
Not just Keene. Mitch Easter, Robyn Hitchcock, Scott Miller, Redd Kross, Jellyfish, hell even Alex Chilton, etc. And especially Westerberg. In a just world, these guys should have been huge instead of Mariah Carey, Bob Jovi, and Mr. Mister.
I was never the biggest fan of this song, I always found some of the "rockers" on Eventually to be the weaker part of the album. But I agree with others who say this live performance sounds much better and gives the song more life. But, I have to say that the section at 2:42 always impressed me. A really clever addition to the song that takes you by surprise. Also, Tommy Keene's playing in general is great as always.
Jeez -I had no idea Jay had any musical inclination at all -the dude surprises me a lot. I dont know who those Beetle looking dudes backing Paul were though.
I love how fucking cool Paul looks giving Jay a firm hand shake with a guitar pick hanging out of his mouth lol Also, am I the only one who thinks his bassist looks like a thinner Bob Stinson 😯
you got it ass backwards. PW could've picked anyone but he picked Tommy for obvious reasons. Not selling a ton of albums does'nt make you second tier. How you get better musically is playing w people who are better than you.
I was lucky enough to take my daughter to see Tommy Keene open for Matthew Sweet just a few months before Tommy's untimely passing. He was such a sweet and gifted guy, posed for a pic with my daughter. God bless Tommy Keene.
I saw them too at The Casbah in San Diego.
@Shannon I did as well, and I found out we lost him a few months after the fact but the show here must have been in the last month of his life; I was dumbstruck. I also saw Westerberg in Atlanta on tour years ago knowing Tommy Keene was playing with him, certainly around the time of this video - sure do like me some Westerberg but was mainly hoping Tommy might step out front with a few originals... Ah but it was a great show. Those were the only times that I know he came through town here... so sad. Both men stellar and remarkable talents.
Yes god bless Romney Keene
@@shannonbenson8921 agree
I was Lucky enough to Meet Tommy Keene. RIP🎸💔🎼🎵🎶
paul westerberg can musically do no wrong. every record he's ever put out is my absolute favourite. the replacements and all of their side projects/solo careers have had the biggest effect on my life..... i love this guy so much and not a day goes by where i dont listen to his stuff. his music makes this life worth living
Just an incredible performance, probably one of the best late-night show offerings ever. This song should have been a hit single, even in 1996, a year that the Goo Goo Dolls ended up with the 24th-ranked single on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Name," a tune that is thoroughly saturated with PW's influence.
The Goo Dolls were like The Monkees next to The Replacements as The Beatles.
@@rickbort7875 The Goo love is just all wrong. The Replacements were top 10 and Goo wouldn't make my top 1000.
@@michaelmiller7160 Tommy is great but I expected a little more of an outstanding guitar solo. "You've got 'em all on your wall/Except the last of a dying breed". That's Paul, never will be another like him.
Josh Freese is just simply awesome, as is the rest of the band. This was certainly Paul's peak when he was performing live on a regular basis.
Was this the same lineup for Paul's 14 Songs tour?
Josh played with him during the 14 Songs tour as did David Minehan on guitar, both of whom played with Paul and Tommy during the Replacements reunion shows from 2013-2015. On that tour, Paul's manager/agent Darren Hill played bass (double duty.. lucky or unlucky?).
For the Eventually tour, I believe Josh and Michael Bland (Prince) split drum duties, Tommy Keene (R.I.P.) played lead guitar, and Ken Justine played bass.
During the Folker tour (Paul's last full tour with a backup band), he had Bland on drums, Jim Boquist (Son Volt) on bass, and Kevin Bowe on guitar. I saw them in San Francisco when Paul smashed a Gibson junior and a piece of it cut him behind his ear.
Westerberg is such a cool cat. He has swagger and is clearly a clever fellow. He is simultaneously insightful, witty and humane. Great performance.
boris4626 and they dress nice
Definitely the coolest!
Is that you Paul?
They have all the instruments and vocals perfectly mixed. Brilliant. Paul always uses terrific performers.
Harmonies and backing vocals give me chills.
R.I.P to the great Tommy Keene!
Josh Freese's drumming is always fun to watch.
Great performance. I could watch them play all night. And they look great, too. Yeah, I loved this solo era of Paul's. One of my all time great rock n roll heroes. He was just the best.
Can anybody say BACKING VOCALS ARE GENIUS!!!! And Guitars are stunning?
Agree; did this line up release any other singles? This ranks up there with Waiting for Somebody. Awesome Power Pop.
So under appreciated is the story of Tommy Keene. Saw him plenty of times in the early days, since I live in Maryland, and plenty of times in the later days too.
BUT PAUL IS SO MUCH BETTER A WRITER GOT IT?
What a great backing band Paul had.
Thanks for posting. Had seen this before a few years ago but couldn't pull up again for a while until now. One of my favorite late night show performances. Love how Tommy Keene is grinning ear to ear at the end of the song knowing they nailed it.
Earl Hickey Yes, it pretty much hums throughout the performance, alright. Happy you enjoyed it, and took the time to post a note of appreciation, too!
RIP Tommy.
Way better than the album version... This has a nasty polished grit to it... amazing sound... wish more of his solo "rock" songs had this kind of eloquent chunky grime... I really love a lot of his folk stuff though.... "Stereo" is amazing!
"Highly influential" indeed. If it weren't for The Replacements, there would have been no Green Day nor Nirvana. Anyone watching this in 2019?
2020!
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Dubious comment about Nirvana. Green Day..sure. I'll give you that
@@sotampacane , Westerberg's influence on Nirvana is quite apparent. I forgot to mention Westerberg's influence on Wilco. Glad to see you're watching this video.
Superb in every respect, and that includes the film and sound crew on this. What a performance AND production !
Coolest guy ever Tommy Keene being too damn cool here. And gone far too soon.
Agreed. Looks like he's wearing an early Beatles suit.
@@oppothumbs1 show a little respect doofus
Keene was a sweeter power pop. Westerberg + Co rough around the edges. Both great but why compare apples & oranges?
Oppodouche, fuck right off yourself. Tommy is dead so fuck you and your asshole comment. Westerberg is fucking great, and Tommy Keene is fucking great, and the combo is even better.
@@oppothumbs1 he was so genius he selected TK to play Leno!!!
Best song on Eventually done even better. Saw Paul on the 14 Songs tour just before this and he was up & on the whole night. Played 10 songs from album and 15 Replacements songs. Finally ended with "Answering Machine" his voice in shreds. Who was he singing this to? Winona? Hopefully, Courtney Love.
Bear of a chord progression. Three-part bridge. Good luck playing this at home, kids.
plus the open tunings he plays, so difficult to figure out......
96 was a bad ass year! I was a junior in high school. Acid, weed, and alcohol made up my weekends.
And the year I was born!
Loved Tommy Keene. It’s a shame he never got the recognition he deserved.
Not just Keene. Mitch Easter, Robyn Hitchcock, Scott Miller, Redd Kross, Jellyfish, hell even Alex Chilton, etc. And especially Westerberg. In a just world, these guys should have been huge instead of Mariah Carey, Bob Jovi, and Mr. Mister.
@@rickbort7875that about nails it. Lets throw in Jason Faulkner and Owsley for good measure!
I was never the biggest fan of this song, I always found some of the "rockers" on Eventually to be the weaker part of the album. But I agree with others who say this live performance sounds much better and gives the song more life. But, I have to say that the section at 2:42 always impressed me. A really clever addition to the song that takes you by surprise. Also, Tommy Keene's playing in general is great as always.
Agreed. This is one of the songs that I don't usually turn but I won't go out of way to turn on either. It's just fine.
Century is awesome, Angels Walk is awesome too.
Angels Walk and Century are excellent.
Right on PAUL and crew!!!🎶❤️🔥🎶
don't forget Josh Freese on drums... the best!
Wish I knew about them but I was too young. Feel like I missed out, but I’m glad to have discovered them
Jeez -I had no idea Jay had any musical inclination at all -the dude surprises me a lot. I dont know who those Beetle looking dudes backing Paul were though.
I cant get enough of this song
GOD THIS SONGS SO MUCH BETTER LIVE :o
Holy heck tommy! No idea he was in this. Man I miss him
Yep, gone way too soon.
Westerberg is the real talent here...its so obvious and he's sooo smooth! He looks so familiar like ive known him for 1000 years at least!💜💜💜
Eventually is a killer disc. One of the Great American songwriters-he is up there with Lennon & Mac in my book.
The Beatles are the most legendary American rock band
Holy bleep it's Tommy ! F yeah ! "last of the dying breed." Love Westerberg !
Pauls chord progressions are so fucking good
Soooo under rated... One of the very absolutely best writers...
@@SuperChicagoDude without a doubt, and his delivery is always so fitting
I was lucky enough to see the Replacements 3 times with the help of PW ....a guest list invite....and an incredible journey ..
Fabulous ....perfect
Westerberg is a God!!!!
RIP, Tommy Keene.
TK !!!!!!!! So Awesome!!!
Nice to see Tommy Keene sharing the stage with Paul...
What a rocker. Paul is so talented. Any word on a new tour ?
NO this is Tommy Keene homage time.
That was a fucking smoking band
❤ all Mats, any spinoffs. All good. Josh? Foo, good choice.
Paul is just the coolest ... hadn't heard this one ... an early Josh Freese ... really spot on performance.
Tommy Keene in his prime saw him with Paul 98ish at the paradise boston ma....
FUCK YEAH
Fucking brilliant
Blistering good!
Tommy Keene and the boys laying waste to a minor Westerberg tune. Why is there nothing this good on late night TV now?
The 80's were hard on Paul's teeth
Rumors back in the day ... this was about Wynona Ryder.
I love how fucking cool Paul looks giving Jay a firm hand shake with a guitar pick hanging out of his mouth lol
Also, am I the only one who thinks his bassist looks like a thinner Bob Stinson 😯
Tommy Kenne is awesome 😊
Tommy keene!
Floydandsome is he the rhythm and keyboard guy. It's cool how some guys are content to be in the background and shine light on others.
Skip63 Yes!that's Tommy,he is also a solo artist where you can find his songs on youtube such as Turning on blue , Places that are gone
Keyboard and lead actually
Yeah you're right
my bad.
+ Floydandsome... RIP, Tommy.
is that josh freese on drums?
Love tommy keene!!!
I miss Tommy.
RIP Tommy Keene.
Replacements + Clash= Only Bands That Ever Mattered
Paul's best solo song by far.
Now , get to the set of Rushmore!!!
Better than original
This is like the Beatles, only better musicians!
Can’t get anymore of a basic drum set up than what Josh F is playing on. Love it.
It’s almost like an episode of the Larry Sanders show….
About as good as it gets
I got to be...a boy again
Not one of Paul's more memorable songs
But the harmonies! Great Power Pop.
@@stonedog1000 Yeah but there were better songs to showcase off that album. This sounds like one of those songs he dashed off in 10 minutes.
I loved Tommy Keene, his Based On Happy Times album was great.
But next to Westerberg, he was 2nd tier, and he knew it.
What a dick comment. RIP, TK.
you got it ass backwards. PW could've picked anyone but he picked Tommy for obvious reasons. Not selling a ton of albums does'nt make you second tier. How you get better musically is playing w people who are better than you.
Tommy KEENE !🙂🙃
Achin’ To Be… Pt2
PWIG
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the late great tommy keene on guitar
Who is playing bass?
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@@paulwesterburger5671 Who couldn't find his tie! For shame!
Somebody get him to a dentist!
lame