Darlene Love's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" Supercut | Letterman

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  • It's not Christmas until Darlene sings.
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  • @freeadrian1144
    @freeadrian1144 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    My compliments to the editor. To get all those clips to blend together is quite an accomplishment.

    • @sandraallison9240
      @sandraallison9240 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen!!!!!!

    • @reffa2858
      @reffa2858 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Its really amazing.

    • @shostakovich99
      @shostakovich99 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe they used one audio track and then tried to synch the video from different years to that?

    • @freeadrian1144
      @freeadrian1144 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@shostakovich99 Maybe, but that still ain't easy.

  • @verybadreviews511
    @verybadreviews511 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    Saw her perform just two weeks ago. She closed the show with this song and still introduces it as "David Letterman's favorite Christmas song." 81 years old. She knocked it out of the park, naturally.

    • @MattTee1975
      @MattTee1975 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's awesome!

    • @martina5296
      @martina5296 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      WOW!! Good for her still singing. and doing concerts. Sounds like she really puts on a good show.

    • @jbacunn
      @jbacunn ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For some reason I thought she had passed away. So happy to hear she is still killing it.

    • @vdavis4785
      @vdavis4785 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@martina5296 I saw her a couple of years ago. The lady knows how to put on a show!

    • @fozzyisere446
      @fozzyisere446 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is my Xmas queen x

  • @jBownz
    @jBownz ปีที่แล้ว +128

    I miss this. It was as much of a Christmas tradition for me as it was for Dave.

  • @schmooxx1x
    @schmooxx1x ปีที่แล้ว +94

    What an amazing accomplishment to seamlessly stitch together 21 years worth of music into such a wonderfully melodic compilation. I can't imagine the hours of work that went into creating this memory machine. Merry Christmas!!!

  • @jackies5481
    @jackies5481 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    It was a personal Christmas tradition on mine to watch Darlene Love perform this song on Letterman each year. I really miss the show. :(

  • @jeremychrzan
    @jeremychrzan ปีที่แล้ว +74

    As a Grinch when it comes to Christmas carols, this was always my one exception. I loved and looked forward to Darlene's annual performance. When we knew Dave was retiring, Darlene's final performance was the first time I truly realized the show was ending, and it felt like Dave did too.

    • @colerieger7300
      @colerieger7300 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yup. Jay Thomas telling his Lone Ranger story and Darlene Love singing this song is all the Christmas I care for. TH-cam lets it live every year.

    • @dennismclaurin1487
      @dennismclaurin1487 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true, Jeremy.
      Merry Christmas, regardless.

  • @karenbeads
    @karenbeads ปีที่แล้ว +73

    It is great to see the progression from no strings and a small chorus to the extravagant productions in later years that Darlene and the song deserved.

    • @robertwebb3546
      @robertwebb3546 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @karenbeads And to see the warmth between her and Dave grow over the years. He went from respecting her talent to really caring about her. Those appearances helped to reinvigorate her career.

  • @karenwestern4907
    @karenwestern4907 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    It wasn’t and isn’t Christmas until Darlene Love sings this song.

    • @martinholden2281
      @martinholden2281 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely Right, Merry Christmas KW.

    • @dennismclaurin1487
      @dennismclaurin1487 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You can tell that Darlene put a lot of Love into this song.
      She sounds like she could actually bring down the house.

  • @mikemiles728
    @mikemiles728 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Brings a lump to my throat every time

  • @JeffreyD44
    @JeffreyD44 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    All the late night shows took this week off and I remember Dave would have Darlene love usually on just a few days before Christmas. This mashup was wonderful. So glad for this TH-cam channel. Sending love from Detroit.

  • @thisoldcat
    @thisoldcat ปีที่แล้ว +37

    LOVE IT!, thank you! Always loved Darlene's Christmas song on Letterman over the years -- and love this supercut! You made my 2022 Christmas Season whole.

  • @michaelcorvin4330
    @michaelcorvin4330 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I always relished this annual Late Night/Late Show tradition. Thanks Dave, Darlene, musicians & crew for the wonderful memories!

  • @gtoger
    @gtoger ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Nice work on the editing. I know the key changed a couple times through the years and it blended right in. I've always appreciated the equal parts sincerity and over-the-top ridiculousness these annual performances took on. It's not Christmas until Darlene sings, Jay throws the football at the meatball and we hear the Lone Ranger story.

  • @billvegas8146
    @billvegas8146 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Bringing Darlene back to us all is one of Dave and Paul's greatest TV achievements.

    • @dennismclaurin1487
      @dennismclaurin1487 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For me, Darlene Love is the real Queen of Christmas.

  • @michaelwatkins889
    @michaelwatkins889 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    One of many reasons Dave’s show was so great. Miss it so much.

    • @rogerpr364
      @rogerpr364 ปีที่แล้ว

      Period! And AMEN!!

  • @auteur
    @auteur ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Darlene Love + gently falling asbestos = Christmas YEAH!

  • @robinmeyer9167
    @robinmeyer9167 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I miss this so much❤

  • @nettle97008
    @nettle97008 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This and Jay Thomas & Dave throwing footballs at a meatball on top of a Christmas tree were my favorite Christmas traditions.

    • @samssketches854
      @samssketches854 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And telling the Lone Ranger story!

  • @Tordogor
    @Tordogor ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Even an agnostic like me cannot avoid shedding some tears remembering those beautiful Christmas shows with Jay Thomas, Paul Shaffer, Darlene Love and the Greatest David Letterman!!!
    From Argentina 🇦🇷 I wish very Happy Holidays for all the Letterman fans!!! 🎅 🎄🎆

  • @robclarkson5356
    @robclarkson5356 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Wow, they found a tempo and really stuck to it! And Darlene never failed, amazing, so good...

  • @AdventuresbyD
    @AdventuresbyD ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you. We miss the show and especially Dave’s traditional Christmas show with Jay and Darlene. Happy Holidays 🎄

  • @elizabethlarson9655
    @elizabethlarson9655 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It just wasn't Christmas until Dave welcomed Darlene to sing this song.

  • @mattthomastaylor
    @mattthomastaylor ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was just thinking earlier today they should cut them all together. GREAT work!!!

  • @84CJ7
    @84CJ7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    OMG Dave YOU HIT THIS ONE OUT OF THE PARK . Thanks for not letting us down this year of 2222

    • @Somnogenesis
      @Somnogenesis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How fabulous to know this is still being shown and loved in 2222!!

    • @ryansetzer694
      @ryansetzer694 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      A time traveller still using old internet😮

  • @shanemoore5009
    @shanemoore5009 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great memories Dave!

  • @brian32151867
    @brian32151867 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Why, yes, I got a little teary. Thank you for posting!

  • @sandrasmile
    @sandrasmile ปีที่แล้ว +14

    GREAT video of a GREAT Christmas tradition ♥️ We miss you Dave! ♥️ Merry Christmas!

  • @MattTee1975
    @MattTee1975 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love these compilations, because I thought I was a big Letterman fan, but I'm realizing I missed a LOT of stuff over the years.

  • @johnwohara
    @johnwohara ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Boy do I miss the traditional performance of Darlene Love's Christmas hit on David Letterman. Those were the days my friend!

  • @arthurlevine1840
    @arthurlevine1840 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The ever-passing moment. It was glorious.

  • @steveovenden6350
    @steveovenden6350 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Classic Television.

  • @MichaelMurphy-kj3xf
    @MichaelMurphy-kj3xf ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I can't stop watching all the versions. Each rendition as beautiful and poignant as the next. Such incredible ensembles.
    Maybe I have an unhealthy obsession with Ms. Love. Wedding bells could be in our future.
    I am in my 50s but we could make it work.
    My wife and kids will understand.
    I need help 😜

  • @TomGally
    @TomGally ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I want to give this video a million likes🎉🎉🎉

  • @barbn.5249
    @barbn.5249 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Beautifully done. What a voice! 👏👏👏

  • @richard26.25
    @richard26.25 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Still brings tears to my eyes every season. Darlene Love has amazing range and vocal control. Just a magnificent performer.

  • @nanarobin1
    @nanarobin1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She was just on GMA 3 weeks ago.

  • @ronsandlin9618
    @ronsandlin9618 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love this so much

  • @johnhorn3344
    @johnhorn3344 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Dave’s Christmas show with Darlene and Jay Thomas was always must see TV.

  • @andyinoregon
    @andyinoregon ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What's left to say ... but straight to Favorites!

  • @gregruland1934
    @gregruland1934 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Never seen Dave hug anybody like that - actually touches me

  • @meo21626
    @meo21626 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for this! The true Christmas spirit with Darlene Love!

  • @matthewpaluch777
    @matthewpaluch777 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    😎👍This is just 1 of the reasons why we miss ya Dave!
    Paul & the World's Most Dangerous Band replicate the "Wall of Sound" to perfection!

    • @jfh9209
      @jfh9209 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul's comment about the 1986 performance to Vanity Fair: " It’s just the four of us and my band, singing and playing. [We’re] singing the background ourselves and playing ourselves, but somehow, when she started to sing, there was the Wall of Sound. "- Paul "Shaffer, David Letterman’s bandleader and sidekick through three decades, could be forgiven for sounding a bit wistful. He was speaking to VF Hollywood in the days leading up to the Thursday night taping of the last performance of the best Christmas tradition on U.S. television. Sometime between midnight and 12:35 A.M. on Friday night/Saturday morning, Darlene Love will perform her 1963 song “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” on Late Show with David Letterman for the last time. She has sung it on the program nearly every year since 1986."

  • @judystitches5291
    @judystitches5291 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I agree… it’s not Christmas until Darlene sings!!! I thought I had seen them all !!! This was totally amazing. Thank you sooo much!!

  • @thegood9
    @thegood9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    It's pretty amazing she hasn't had to change the key as far as I know throughout her years. Just an incredibly powerful singer!

    • @zachsmith3
      @zachsmith3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The editor used the sax solo to transition to when she DID change key. Clever

    • @TomGally
      @TomGally ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zachsmith3 I thought that was very well done, too. But what about the tempo? It sounded to me to be consistent all the way through. Did Paul and the drummer have that accurate a sense of tempo? Or did they use a metronome?

  • @traviskemp5408
    @traviskemp5408 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My family & I used to love watching Darlene Love perform “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” on Letterman every year. It was one of our favorite Christmas traditions! Thanks for this! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

    • @dennismclaurin1487
      @dennismclaurin1487 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Boy, could she get you into the Christmas spirit!!

  • @ilhuicatlamatini
    @ilhuicatlamatini ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Merry Christmas Dave & Darlene!!! And thank you this wonderful tradition 🎄

  • @martinholden2281
    @martinholden2281 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For a multitude of reasons, 'Late Night With David Letterman' has earned the descriptor- CLASSIC TV. The yearly tradition of featuring this song, and this singer, ladies and gentlemen, is one of those reasons. God Bless Dave & God Bless Darlene!

  • @j23_stuff
    @j23_stuff ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A classic. My family's favorite Christmas song

  • @davidplants
    @davidplants ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember so many of these. Shes amazing

  • @scott2894
    @scott2894 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful! Thank you! And Merry Christmas to Dave, Barbara, Mary and all your families!

  • @laraine8857
    @laraine8857 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Darlene, Dave, and Paul, please please please come home to all of us who miss you. Merry Christmas!

  • @mparchive8808
    @mparchive8808 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great editing job! The Christmas show was alway the highlight of the holidays.

  • @JJGhost-b3m
    @JJGhost-b3m ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thumbs up

  • @84CJ7
    @84CJ7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Dave Love Darlene and this song✌✌✌✌✌❤❤❤❤

  • @fasteddie9529
    @fasteddie9529 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This still brings a tear to my eye. One of the MANY things I miss about the Letterman years of late night.

    • @daniellecyr6169
      @daniellecyr6169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is going to sound weird, but I wish I had children to indoctrinate into the Letterman "fan club"!

  • @thelmaharper8545
    @thelmaharper8545 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The true Queen Of Christmas ❤

  • @crmcknight7
    @crmcknight7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s not Christmas til Darlene sings. I’m not crying, you’re crying.

  • @apatel478
    @apatel478 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The supercut was incredible.

  • @stuartwalker16
    @stuartwalker16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely ✨️ 🙏 ❤️❤️ merry Christmas to u all 🌈🌈

  • @josephshafer1134
    @josephshafer1134 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for posting this. I always looked forward to Darlene Love on the Christmas show (and Jay Thomas and the Lone Ranger story). Thank you for making Christmas so much better. You are missed Dave! Merry Christmas!

  • @Gamardo95
    @Gamardo95 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just loved these performances and the joy just bursts through for me every time. Tears just flow…it never fails!! Thanks Dave, Paul, Arlene and ensemble! Merry Christmas!

  • @dianekrzywonos4078
    @dianekrzywonos4078 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song never gets old❤

  • @ChrisSchiemanMedia
    @ChrisSchiemanMedia ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My allergies are terrible after watching this. I wish my dad were still around. This was our little tradition that we had for ourselves. He would have loved to have seen this.

    • @dennismclaurin1487
      @dennismclaurin1487 ปีที่แล้ว

      Her Christmas spirit should be good for what ails you.

  • @ald.3387
    @ald.3387 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I really do miss her appearances. Another tradition amongst many.

    • @billvegas8146
      @billvegas8146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She's been singing the song on The View since Dave signed off.

  • @md89464
    @md89464 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for this!! One of my favorite Christmas TV traditions of the past.

  • @RonMotta1972
    @RonMotta1972 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It ain’t Christmas’til Darlene Love sings on Letterman.

  • @davidtaylor2098
    @davidtaylor2098 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite Christmas song.

  • @scott2894
    @scott2894 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh, and a very Merry Christmas to you too Darlene. You are the best!

  • @jds1999
    @jds1999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s not Christmas as far as I am concerned until Darlene sings that song.

  • @darrenrunning5415
    @darrenrunning5415 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's not Christmas until Darlene Love sings on Letterman.

  • @EdKazO-Vision
    @EdKazO-Vision ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done, editor! WELL DONE!

  • @EagleRockers
    @EagleRockers ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I truly love this! Expertly edited and a joy to watch. Thank you very much!

  • @oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501
    @oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great editing of a great song

  • @martina5296
    @martina5296 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a fantastic and entertaining video merging all her appearances singing the song.🎄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄🎄
    It was power visual seeing military men and women in the audience and singing back up. Couldn't be a more perfect song for them and others serving far from their families.

  • @ChristopherDazey
    @ChristopherDazey ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whatever you’re paying the editor, it isn’t enough.

  • @Fordham1969
    @Fordham1969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They seemed to have pitched her up here in post production, I can't find a Letterman performance of her singing it in this key. She's done it in Bmaj and Cmaj on the Letterman episodes I've perused but this is in Dmaj. It does make it sound better.

  • @adamkane4217
    @adamkane4217 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is masterful.

  • @dianewinters8628
    @dianewinters8628 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Merry Christmas everybody

  • @kawasakiwhiptwo5821
    @kawasakiwhiptwo5821 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Darlene Love sang backing vocals on Robert John's Sad Eyes.

  • @mamany6524
    @mamany6524 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it!!!!!!!!

  • @gongqi67
    @gongqi67 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That gets the ol' yule log going.

  • @Gr8Layks
    @Gr8Layks ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice cut! Merry Xmas! 🎄

  • @jeremyloomis521
    @jeremyloomis521 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The TRUE queen of Christmas

  • @lorib360
    @lorib360 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you ! Amazing amount of work, but it paid off!

  • @tomsdotter3228
    @tomsdotter3228 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you!

  • @Jeff-zx3eg
    @Jeff-zx3eg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dave and Darlene together each Christmas is a holiday tradition that I desperately miss. We can see how much he genuinely loves her!

  • @andrewkelley434
    @andrewkelley434 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The reunited again this year and she sang it!!! :)

  • @elizabethdixon9884
    @elizabethdixon9884 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have goosebumps!!! Hair standing up on end!! That vouce and sheer class!! None of these things called si gets today can hold a candle to this talented woman! God Bless You forever and Always Darlene! Thank you too!

  • @FrancisFry-bf5zk
    @FrancisFry-bf5zk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the best Christmas songs ever

  • @jiminjasper1934
    @jiminjasper1934 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Merry Christmas to Darlene & Dave! Mr. Letterman did a great service by bringing us this epic revival. Originally released on the day of JFK's assassination, the song got mothballed and forgotten - til Dave resurrected it and made into this epic, seasonal standard ...

    • @billvegas8146
      @billvegas8146 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was on the Phil Spector Christmas Album, a huge perennial bestseller.

    • @jfh9209
      @jfh9209 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@billvegas8146 from Wikipedia: "Love recorded the track "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" for the 1963 holiday compilation album, A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector. The song was written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, along with Phil Spector, with the intention of being sung by Ronnie Spector of the Ronettes. According to Love, Ronnie Spector was not able to put as much emotion into the song as needed. Instead, Love was brought into the studio to record the song, which became a large success over time and Love's signature tune."

  • @bernardrubin5816
    @bernardrubin5816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great collage of Darlene. She is spectacular!!! Finally at 80 + she is getting the recognition she should have got some 60 years ago.

  • @SteveShaha
    @SteveShaha 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember hearing about Mariah Carey trying to get the title of "The Queen of Christmas" trademarked for herself and that earache song of hers. I heard that the title was already trademarked but it wasn't mentioned by whom. It should be Darlene Love for this awesome song.

  • @wildwombat
    @wildwombat 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Dave. This was a great holiday video. And may I say possibly THE greatest Christmas song ever. Yes, even better than 'that other one' 🎉

  • @TimothyATaylor
    @TimothyATaylor 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This gave me chills! Thanks to Darlene, Dave, Paul and everyone who put this monumental event together every year.

  • @cumberlandite56
    @cumberlandite56 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a wonderful and enjoyable video. I've had this song in my head today and just had to hear it. It's that time of year! Excellent job on the editing.

  • @theoriginalbridgetconnors
    @theoriginalbridgetconnors 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Darlene's voice through the years is on point! Close your eyes and you have no idea what year it's from.

  • @DBurgg
    @DBurgg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh..
    Be still my heart! Excellent compilation, excellent show! I could watch this over and over. Merry, merry 🎄

  • @queenbee3647
    @queenbee3647 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im crying...good times. Miss them. Merry Christmas all. 💖

  • @fiddlingaround
    @fiddlingaround ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a treat of a video!

  • @tourettes1713
    @tourettes1713 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love this song!