I'm glad that you had this opportunity to interview Paul. I'm also glad that Don Giller was present for this. I watched Late Night beginning in 1986, and watched The Late Show all the way through the end in 2015. I was able to attend one Late Night taping in 1989, and one Late Show taping in 2005. I play the drums and am a great fan of the World's Most Dangerous Band and the CBS Orchestra. As top-tier professional musicians, they were (and still are) my role models. The music on David Letterman's shows was of primary importance to me. When Dave moved from NBC to CBS, I felt it would be a natural progression for Paul to add a horn section, based on his addition of horns for special occasions on Late Night - such as the anniversary shows and Late Night's week of shows in Las Vegas in May 1987 (with the Uptown Horns). Plus, he occasionally had the Tower of Power horns sit in with the WMDB, and they sounded amazing together. So it was interesting to me to learn here that he had declined to add horns for The Late Show at the outset. I understand his reasons behind his decision. By the way, if you haven't seen it, there are a couple of videos on TH-cam of Paul and the WMDB on the Tonight Show in January 1990. They combined with Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show horns to play the "Late Night" theme, and they blew the roof off.
We would absolutely love to do an entire show on the progression of the theme. The next time Paul and Will come on the show we will have questions lined up for them that reflect that desire. Thanks so much for the positive words!
It was awesome to get Paul for your 1st anniversary podcast. 😎 Loved the guest/play-on music part of the conversation. My favorite play-on's over the years were Jimi Hendrix "Purple Haze" for Richard Lewis, The Beatles "Julia" for Julia Roberts and of course Tommy James's " Hanky Panky" for Tom Hanks. Can't wait for Paul's return! Thanks Mike and everybody involved! 😎
Rizzo! Great to hear from you! Next time he comes on we will definitely talk about more play on music. Paul is a class act, and absolutely a brilliant showman, and of course one of the greatest musicians of all time.
I started watching the show in the summer of 86, I was 11 and watched until the end! Paul was so perfect for the show!! Funny and great timing!! Still watch anywhere I can!
Great stuff. God, I remember seeing “Song for Herb” on the green monochrome mainframe terminal for the copyright catalog after Don called me at The Library in 1994 and asked me to look up all the names of the players with Paul and band. Nutty.
Fantastic discussion! When Paul returns, would love to hear about the making of Dress Cool and You Kill Me. Those songs and videos are great Late Night history!
Don asked about the transition from Hiram Bullock to Sid McGinnis on guitar. When Paul comes on again, you could ask about the transition from Steve Jordan to Anton Fig. I love the music talk on this show.
I can't believe you got Artie Fufkin from Polymer Records!!! I remember being 9 years old in the summer of '82, playing Dungeons & Dragons in the "rec room" with my brother all night until my mom would call us saying "Letterman is starting!" Then we'd race downstairs and the three of us would laugh until our sides hurt. I miss those wonderful summer nights.
Paul is the best. I'm sure he could do a full time podcast and it would never get old. So much knowledge and stories and insider information about showbiz.
Wow, you said that you had a big guest for your anniversary show and I figured it might be Paul. I am sure he was in your top 5 list of ultimate guests. You mentioned Paul's book, and it is indeed outstanding. My 2 favorite autobiographies are by 2 Canadians who made it big in the states and have been friends for decades...Paul and Martin Short. Both books are highly recommended for anyone with an interest in show biz.
@@thelettermanpodcast You had mentioned it on Tuesday's Late Night Playset (and probably last night's too) but I am behind on watching those. I know that Paul was right up there with Dave and Merrill Markoe as dream guests.
I'm a bigger fan of Late Night than Late Show... And I'm glad to hear Paul says he likes living in the past and nostalgia. I got disappointed when my second favorite group lead singer, REM's Michael Stipe, said that he despises nostalgia.... I'm so glad of Paul's nostalgia and I hope he continues to get more and more clips from Late Night on TH-cam... And let me add one more time, I truly have thought about Paul and everyone he's played with....I don't think anybody is collaborated as much as he has.
I get Mike's enthusiasm, it's infectious. But cripes, let the guests talk! Especially self starters and showbizz professionals like Paul don't need a 90+ second lead up to a question.
It’s that balance podcast hosts must negotiate as they find their voice…is it an interview, or a back and forth conversation? We are trying to figure that out. As for Mike’s positivity and enthusiasm? We’re sorry, we can’t do anything about that. And God only knows how people have tried.
Various session players from, for instance, The Wrecking Crew and The Section have played with WAY more musicians than ever appeared on Late Night/Late Show. They played four and five sessions every day for years. They just weren't doing it on TV.
GREAT call! Listening to Paul talk about some of the ‘warehouse’ type sessions that nobody got to hear except them. What Mike was referring to was definitely the collaborations Paul had publicly, which is nothing short of epic.
Mike, I hope you can think of a respectful way to ask Paul to recount his story of the ghost of his beloved grandfather coming to him in college when he needed to be inspired, and convincing him that he would be able to have a great career in music. th-cam.com/video/HQ53OS63gSU/w-d-xo.html
We timed the intro it at 11 mins, and there was certainly edification for Paul in there. This being the anniversary show, we thought it ok to thank all our early adopters, and mark the occasion. But thank you for your thoughts, we will use them to try and make the show better.
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Nice shoutout to Don! He deserves his own Mark Twain prize!
Or participation ribbon.
I'm glad that you had this opportunity to interview Paul. I'm also glad that Don Giller was present for this. I watched Late Night beginning in 1986, and watched The Late Show all the way through the end in 2015. I was able to attend one Late Night taping in 1989, and one Late Show taping in 2005. I play the drums and am a great fan of the World's Most Dangerous Band and the CBS Orchestra. As top-tier professional musicians, they were (and still are) my role models. The music on David Letterman's shows was of primary importance to me.
When Dave moved from NBC to CBS, I felt it would be a natural progression for Paul to add a horn section, based on his addition of horns for special occasions on Late Night - such as the anniversary shows and Late Night's week of shows in Las Vegas in May 1987 (with the Uptown Horns). Plus, he occasionally had the Tower of Power horns sit in with the WMDB, and they sounded amazing together. So it was interesting to me to learn here that he had declined to add horns for The Late Show at the outset. I understand his reasons behind his decision.
By the way, if you haven't seen it, there are a couple of videos on TH-cam of Paul and the WMDB on the Tonight Show in January 1990. They combined with Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show horns to play the "Late Night" theme, and they blew the roof off.
We would absolutely love to do an entire show on the progression of the theme. The next time Paul and Will come on the show we will have questions lined up for them that reflect that desire. Thanks so much for the positive words!
It was awesome to get Paul for your 1st anniversary podcast. 😎
Loved the guest/play-on music part of the conversation. My favorite play-on's over the years were Jimi Hendrix "Purple Haze" for Richard Lewis, The Beatles "Julia" for Julia Roberts and of course Tommy James's " Hanky Panky" for Tom Hanks. Can't wait for Paul's return!
Thanks Mike and everybody involved! 😎
Rizzo! Great to hear from you!
Next time he comes on we will definitely talk about more play on music. Paul is a class act, and absolutely a brilliant showman, and of course one of the greatest musicians of all time.
@@thelettermanpodcast Absolutely!
Paul is my musical idol. So talented and skillful. He was also the funniest sidekick. Great interview.
Many thanks! Can’t wait for the next one! We have so much more to talk to him about!
Neat, you got the guy from "A Year at the Top!"
And even better, no souls were sold or harmed to make it happen.
I started watching the show in the summer of 86, I was 11 and watched until the end! Paul was so perfect for the show!! Funny and great timing!! Still watch anywhere I can!
Thanks, Mike! Thanks, Paul!
Love you Irene!
@@thelettermanpodcast LOVE YOU MIKE! So proud of you.
@@irenehoffman2190 we’re kinda proud of him too.
Great to see and hear from Paul again.
Darn right! If you haven’t seen our episodes with Will, Bones, and Felicia, they are all worth watching as well :)
Thank you Mike your podcast is gold.
@@stevestrinchak2067 careful, he might get even more enthusiastic with comments like this.
Whoa, a huge get! Paul is the man!
He sure is. What a great time.
holy shit, I thought I was seeing things , the great Shaff. Not only a great musician but a great comedian.
100%. We hope you enjoyed it man, and thank you for helping us get better from the start.
Great stuff. God, I remember seeing “Song for Herb” on the green monochrome mainframe terminal for the copyright catalog after Don called me at The Library in 1994 and asked me to look up all the names of the players with Paul and band. Nutty.
Getting these confirmations in such a fun way is rewarding, and the nostalgia doing so creates is just as lovely.
If only I could remember any of this. I’ll check my phone log. All I do remember are the printouts, which I still have.
@@dongiller I sent other things, one of which was all the copyright registrations for the musicians, which is how I encountered "Song for Herb."
@@RichardHandal301 Yes, that’s to what I was referring - the printouts.
@@dongiller I emailed the 32,000 lines of OCLC discographical cataloging to your AOL address, which AOL needed to split into 14 messages. Ha.
Fantastic discussion! When Paul returns, would love to hear about the making of Dress Cool and You Kill Me. Those songs and videos are great Late Night history!
GREAT references! Sounds good!
Don asked about the transition from Hiram Bullock to Sid McGinnis on guitar. When Paul comes on again, you could ask about the transition from Steve Jordan to Anton Fig. I love the music talk on this show.
@@dongiller Thanks, I will check it out.
I can't believe you got Artie Fufkin from Polymer Records!!!
I remember being 9 years old in the summer of '82, playing Dungeons & Dragons in the "rec room" with my brother all night until my mom would call us saying "Letterman is starting!" Then we'd race downstairs and the three of us would laugh until our sides hurt. I miss those wonderful summer nights.
We feel exactly the same way. Reflecting on it is so much fun. A cultural, communal phenomenon
Interview begins at 12:08 ⏭️ Paul first talks at 13:40
(Paul’s cute goodbye wave and double thumbs up : 1:32:32)
Our show is conversation based as opposed to being interview based. We are aware of how much our host talks.
@@winonafrog beyond adorable.
Paul is the best. I'm sure he could do a full time podcast and it would never get old. So much knowledge and stories and insider information about showbiz.
If he would, we would….
The second song song ID request sounds like it might be Climax Blues Band's "I Love You" (1981), with a bit of lead guitar noodling on top.
Wow, you said that you had a big guest for your anniversary show and I figured it might be Paul. I am sure he was in your top 5 list of ultimate guests. You mentioned Paul's book, and it is indeed outstanding. My 2 favorite autobiographies are by 2 Canadians who made it big in the states and have been friends for decades...Paul and Martin Short. Both books are highly recommended for anyone with an interest in show biz.
You were one of the people we wanted to tell, but we also kinda knew you would figure it out ;)
@@thelettermanpodcast You had mentioned it on Tuesday's Late Night Playset (and probably last night's too) but I am behind on watching those. I know that Paul was right up there with Dave and Merrill Markoe as dream guests.
Last night’s Playset got ugly. Best to avoid.
@@dongiller It was a good show, never miss it, just can't watch it live.
@@Rob_Kates I can’t watch it, period.
Check out Don's Lyle the Intern compilation! Comedy gold!
Paul was at the ground zero of music and pop culture for forty years. Incredible career.
Could not agree more. An epicenter to say the least.
Wow, Rupert looks exactly the same, hasn't aged a day!
His kindness has granted him eternal youth. Or it might be the sandwich’s.
I'm a bigger fan of Late Night than Late Show... And I'm glad to hear Paul says he likes living in the past and nostalgia. I got disappointed when my second favorite group lead singer, REM's Michael Stipe, said that he despises nostalgia.... I'm so glad of Paul's nostalgia and I hope he continues to get more and more clips from Late Night on TH-cam...
And let me add one more time, I truly have thought about Paul and everyone he's played with....I don't think anybody is collaborated as much as he has.
We think you will really like our episodes with Will, Felicia, and bones as well based on your comments :)
I get Mike's enthusiasm, it's infectious. But cripes, let the guests talk! Especially self starters and showbizz professionals like Paul don't need a 90+ second lead up to a question.
good luck with that
a little tooooo infectious
It’s that balance podcast hosts must negotiate as they find their voice…is it an interview, or a back and forth conversation? We are trying to figure that out. As for Mike’s positivity and enthusiasm? We’re sorry, we can’t do anything about that. And God only knows how people have tried.
@@gerrydooley951 unfortunately, that’s what you’re stuck with.
Paul has more talent in his small finger than most musicians have in both hands ~
Pairs of glasses too.
@@thelettermanpodcast All the better to see his keyboard’s
@@rocksinger45 damn right :)
Various session players from, for instance, The Wrecking Crew and The Section have played with WAY more musicians than ever appeared on Late Night/Late Show. They played four and five sessions every day for years. They just weren't doing it on TV.
GREAT call!
Listening to Paul talk about some of the ‘warehouse’ type sessions that nobody got to hear except them. What Mike was referring to was definitely the collaborations Paul had publicly, which is nothing short of epic.
@@thelettermanpodcast Paul is a great one!
@@jrpipik could not agree more!
@12:05 "...Paul Shaffer."
yw
The one, the only!
1:13:00 Jane Byrne, mayor of Chicago from 1979-1983.
Yeah, I should have picked that up as a clue to the music bumper.
Don realized it about 6, maybe 7 seconds after the show ended.
Mike, I hope you can think of a respectful way to ask Paul to recount his story of the ghost of his beloved grandfather coming to him in college when he needed to be inspired, and convincing him that he would be able to have a great career in music. th-cam.com/video/HQ53OS63gSU/w-d-xo.html
Next time, you got it!
Can you get me a Letterman jacket? I want one of those more than anything.
Ok ok.
Ok ok ok. Your move.
A for enthusiasm, but a 15-minute non-intro?
We timed the intro it at 11 mins, and there was certainly edification for Paul in there. This being the anniversary show, we thought it ok to thank all our early adopters, and mark the occasion. But thank you for your thoughts, we will use them to try and make the show better.