I told myself that I wasn't going to allow the Darlene Love snippet to give me chills/goosebumps like the full song versions always do - but I still couldn't control it.
I couldn’t agree with Will more. I still love the first time Darlene performed that song. That said, I dig the fact Paul and (Dave) but probably mostly Paul, said we’ve got something here. I still get teary when I watch her performances. Ps. I seen the Fab Faux 5 times. Here’s a teary thing for Will. My daughter is 22. A friend asked her and her group. What was your first concert. She said. The Fab Faux when she was 12❤
Will is the man, I was hoping he would do one of these. What an incredible blessing to play with so many musical legends and have a better-than-front-row sea to virtually every David Letterman show. And go see his Beatles band the Fab Faux if you get a chance, they are amazing, especially when they do special theme shows like playing the White Album in its entirety.
I am a Letterman fan and a Will Lee fan. Remember a segment that highlighted Will's jumping at the beginning of the song. Dave said you could tell how good the show was going to be by how high Will Lee jumps.
Is that a 3/4 scale red bass you playing there at the beginning? I'm 58 & been gigging locally since I was 14. My hands started talking to me & not in a good way. I did my research & found these 3/4 scale student versions made by Fender & Ibanez. Total game changer for this bass player! Smaller, lighter, slinkier strings, frets closer together & get this, more bass sound than on a long scale. Not just for students anymore!
Letterman was like nothing else. Stupid Pet, and Human tricks. Top ten, Making stars out of just about anyone, Bud, Alan Kalter the announcer, Biff the Stage Manager, Chris Elliot, and many more. Supported the troops with Fleet Week, and every Medal Of Honor winner during his hosting time. The 2 Army Apache helicopter pilots who were POW's was great. I got to go on 2 taping's while in New York for 2 weeks back in the mid 80's. Almost all his employees got a little taste of stardom.
Best rendition of MacArthur park I ever heard Will Lee you crushed it Bald guys , fat guys , mocking butcher , making fun of regular guys , poor magicians. Laughing down at people. That That’s why Paul McCartney did not like David’s show. Mean spirited . But I’m a midwesterner. Like David used to be. His shtick is maybe over my simple head.
It was a choice between watching Martin Short ( very talented but can get obnoxious) sing his Halloween songs and watching this video with Will Lee. So glad I watched this one.
I'm a bass player. When called for a new gig -- studio or live -- I ask myself WWWLD? While I don't play like him or sound like him, I like to think I play the right part.
Jeez, that last note on McArthrur Park......friggin badass. One thing that Will didn't mention about the jumping section of the LNWDL theme is that he would occasionally throw in the "NBC Chimes" melody on those three "bah bah bam". Always love a little musical Easter Egg. And I've probably written this in the comment section of every one of these that the band's been in, but these guys are huge heroes to me. The way they'd back up artists on Late Night as if they'd played the songs 1000 times before always blew me away. I learned a lot about the spirit of music from watching Will, Anton, Paul and and Sid pull it off night after night.
Our boy Will Lee is a legend! We’ve had him on our show, and look forward to having him on again. These moments of reflection are so special, thanks so much for all the thought and care put into these staff favorite moments!
OMG! I totally forgot about Kamar the Discount Magician!! Those segments were always comedy gold! Thanks for your walk down memory lane Will -- you were the coolest cat in the World's Most Dangerous Band. You still look and sound as great as ever! Thanks Will! ❤
Will, what a great segment! I remember every one of your choices, including the thrill I got when you made that last MacArthur Park note...and my concern while watching the final NBC show. "What's Francisco doing there?" I wondered. "Where's Will???" You were so fortunate, and deserving, to have had that gig...and they were even luckier to have had you! ❤ xo zan
Will Lee…start to finish the coolest MF. Voice of an angel. 😏 Great bass player. Awesome musical stories. This might be my favourite “Staff Favorite Moments” so far! I threw in some Canadian for Paul. I imagine there’s some wild moments in the early years of “The World’s Most Dangerous Band” before the marathon runner took over on guitar and Anton Zip took over on drums. You can even see it in passing in the clips: the guitarist has his foot wrapped…lol.Awesome memories! Thanks, Will!
@@robertgoerss I can’t provide a link, but I can give you the title: “Green Onions” Selected Performances on Letterman, 1982-90.l There are also a number of full break-music performances here: The Faces Project, Part 1: 1982-1993 And more scattered about this YT channel I read about.
I met Will Lee one afternoon in NYC sometime in the mid-80s (and I believe he'll remember it). It was a concert on a small boat docked on the Hudson owned by the International Center of Photography. About fifteen people showed up to hear... Etta James. And we were among the fortunate few, years before she was thankfully rediscovered. I always wanted to see Mr. Lee again to share that memory (and she was GREAT). So here I am doing it!
Fun fact - Will Lee’s Dad (Dr. Bill Lee? - I think) was a professor at University of Miami…and recruited Pat Metheny with a full scholarship. Within a short amount of time Pat was teaching since his skills were above those teaching.
One of the best parts of being there for the taping of a Late Show was getting to hear the music during commercial breaks. What a tight and talented group! They can (and did) play with anyone in the business. Side note: if you haven’t caught the Fab Faux, I highly recommend doing so).
I appreciated the 30 year explanation why Will was at on the last NBC show. It’s wasn't surprising but I am glad to see it was addressed. It’s getting close to that time of the year to watch Dave’s mom on Thanksgiving, Jay Thomas and Darlene Love.
Yes! Not too many people know this, but Will Lee was the only band member (other than Paul Shaffer) who stayed with David Letterman until the very end.
Wow, he's got a hell of a vocal range! Couldn't believe it when he hit that last note in McCarthur's Park. Incredible!
14:50
He’s an amazing singer, did studio work even.
Unsung heroes, thanks for the smiles.
It almost hurts to smile so hard 😊
I told myself that I wasn't going to allow the Darlene Love snippet to give me chills/goosebumps like the full song versions always do - but I still couldn't control it.
I couldn’t agree with Will more. I still love the first time Darlene performed that song. That said, I dig the fact Paul and (Dave) but probably mostly Paul, said we’ve got something here. I still get teary when I watch her performances.
Ps. I seen the Fab Faux 5 times. Here’s a teary thing for Will. My daughter is 22. A friend asked her and her group. What was your first concert. She said. The Fab Faux when she was 12❤
He’s got a great sense of humor in addition to being such a killer musician
Thanks Will. It was a blast watching 30 years of your musical career.
Will is the man, I was hoping he would do one of these. What an incredible blessing to play with so many musical legends and have a better-than-front-row sea to virtually every David Letterman show. And go see his Beatles band the Fab Faux if you get a chance, they are amazing, especially when they do special theme shows like playing the White Album in its entirety.
Musically the show did AMAZING things.
Absolute legend! Thanks for sharing Will. The band was just as much of a reason to watch the show every night. Can't wait for more of these!
Oh my god! Paul leading that last number gave me the laughing chills. 14:45. That is a man living the life he was meant to live.
Great interview. Loved Will on the show.
Whew that MacArthur Park was incredible
WILL! I met you after a show at NBC in the 90s and meant the world to me. You are the very best and I miss Hiram and the World's Most Dangerous Band!
I was hoping Will would do one of these!
Hells yes! Legend Will Lee! I love his playing w Oz Noy and Keith Carlock!
Magnificent, Will, thank you!
Macarthur Park!
What a guy!!!!!
Will Lee is the man.
WOW!!! I had no idea. I was an avid fan for many years, but clearly missed a ton of episodes. What a funny, talented, guy.
Well. Thank you, Mr. Lee. I think this is my third time watching this. Fantastic.
This was great!!!
MAESTRO UNCLE WILL LEE!!
I've been singing that Kenny song since the first time it aired and I still do.
Same here! Look out that gardener is here!!!!
Wow this is a great installment of this
Thanks Will for sharing
4:15 Best Will Lee hairstyle of them all. Keep rockin' Will!
Loved it when Booker T and the MG's were on and Will played the cow bell
I am a Letterman fan and a Will Lee fan. Remember a segment that highlighted Will's jumping at the beginning of the song. Dave said you could tell how good the show was going to be by how high Will Lee jumps.
Fantastic selections Will Lee!
I wish the music from the world's most dangerous band came out especially with Steve and Hyram!
Wow ! What a great tribute !
Best TV Band ever!
Will Lee is a phenomenal bass player and I feel is very underrated.
Did Will Lee come up with the bass line for the Bowie song "As the World Falls Down"? It's one my favorite bass lines ever.
This was epic, thanks.✌🏽
The Fab Faux are an amazing band....they focus on The Beatles songs from when they has stopped playing live (post-1966)...not easy songs to play.
Dress cool looks like a goof on the Share Your Dreams album cover and the Firucchi scene in Xanadu lol
I'll always remember him for his performance of "The Strong Guy, the Fat Guy, the Genius".
Is that a 3/4 scale red bass you playing there at the beginning? I'm 58 & been gigging locally since I was 14. My hands started talking to me & not in a good way. I did my research & found these 3/4 scale student versions made by Fender & Ibanez. Total game changer for this bass player! Smaller, lighter, slinkier strings, frets closer together & get this, more bass sound than on a long scale. Not just for students anymore!
Legend x 1,000,000.
Mr.Lee amazing bassist. Sodowsky bass,Gallien Krueger bass amps and Hartke bass cabinet.
Letterman was like nothing else. Stupid Pet, and Human tricks. Top ten, Making stars out of just about anyone, Bud, Alan Kalter the announcer, Biff the Stage Manager, Chris Elliot, and many more. Supported the troops with Fleet Week, and every Medal Of Honor winner during his hosting time. The 2 Army Apache helicopter pilots who were POW's was great. I got to go on 2 taping's while in New York for 2 weeks back in the mid 80's. Almost all his employees got a little taste of stardom.
Will looking sharp as always
Best rendition of
MacArthur park
I ever heard
Will Lee you crushed it
Bald guys , fat guys , mocking butcher , making fun of regular guys , poor magicians. Laughing down at people. That
That’s why Paul McCartney did not like David’s show. Mean spirited .
But I’m a midwesterner. Like David used to be. His shtick is maybe over my simple head.
I bet it was pretty special to play with Eddie Van Halen as well.
It was a choice between watching Martin Short ( very talented but can get obnoxious) sing his Halloween songs and watching this video with Will Lee. So glad I watched this one.
Why that's Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan at 4:53 🤣 - I would've thought Anton was on board by then.
Omg I remember The Strong Guy, The Fat Guy, The Genius!
I'm surprised Will didn't mention the time that Gary Burton and Pat Metheny were on after Will played on their album.
I'm a bass player. When called for a new gig -- studio or live -- I ask myself WWWLD? While I don't play like him or sound like him, I like to think I play the right part.
Legend. Using basses modded with Sadowsky and Sadowsky basses before it was a cool thing Great video. 👍🏻✌🏻🤘🏻
WILL! So nice to see different band members talking about the show! Nice to finally have an explanation on where Will was for the last NBC show.
Sure Will wasn’t the voice of those Real Men of Beer TV adverts?
Can't believe he didn't do Neanderthal man!
Need a collection of band members hair styles
They measured his jumps once… they claimed that the higher he jumped, the better the show.
Thanks for gettin dressed up, as Dave would say.
Cutting off James Brown for commercials...?
Not nice, TH-cam, not nice!
:)
Since you guys left late night, live music has totally died,
He looks exactly the same after all this time.
I really couldn't believe he wasn't there for the final Late Night episode on NBC.
Good to know that Will was the vocalist for those theme songs. They were one of my favourite parts of the show!
My favorite part was Dave, but the theme songs were cool too.
Jeez, that last note on McArthrur Park......friggin badass.
One thing that Will didn't mention about the jumping section of the LNWDL theme is that he would occasionally throw in the "NBC Chimes" melody on those three "bah bah bam". Always love a little musical Easter Egg.
And I've probably written this in the comment section of every one of these that the band's been in, but these guys are huge heroes to me. The way they'd back up artists on Late Night as if they'd played the songs 1000 times before always blew me away. I learned a lot about the spirit of music from watching Will, Anton, Paul and and Sid pull it off night after night.
Our boy Will Lee is a legend!
We’ve had him on our show, and look forward to having him on again.
These moments of reflection are so special, thanks so much for all the thought and care put into these staff favorite moments!
Do you have the inside info on who Will is talking about?
OMG! I totally forgot about Kamar the Discount Magician!! Those segments were always comedy gold! Thanks for your walk down memory lane Will -- you were the coolest cat in the World's Most Dangerous Band. You still look and sound as great as ever! Thanks Will! ❤
Lol the last Kamar appearance I must have watched when it came on. Still remember to the day how po'd Dave was lol
I remember being blown away by the MacArthur Park performance that night.
Will, what a great segment! I remember every one of your choices, including the thrill I got when you made that last MacArthur Park note...and my concern while watching the final NBC show. "What's Francisco doing there?" I wondered. "Where's Will???" You were so fortunate, and deserving, to have had that gig...and they were even luckier to have had you! ❤ xo zan
I remember watching Will hit that high note on Macarthur Park and being amazed.
Will Lee is my bass playing hero. an absolute master
and if he hit that bass slide during a joke, you know it delivered
ah HUM!
Will Lee…start to finish the coolest MF. Voice of an angel. 😏 Great bass player. Awesome musical stories. This might be my favourite “Staff Favorite Moments” so far! I threw in some Canadian for Paul. I imagine there’s some wild moments in the early years of “The World’s Most Dangerous Band” before the marathon runner took over on guitar and Anton Zip took over on drums. You can even see it in passing in the clips: the guitarist has his foot wrapped…lol.Awesome memories! Thanks, Will!
Where there's Will, there's a way!
That NBC band were amazing. I wish there was a collection of all their bits between adverts!
There’s one.
@@robertgoerss I can’t provide a link, but I can give you the title:
“Green Onions” Selected Performances on Letterman, 1982-90.l
There are also a number of full break-music performances here:
The Faces Project, Part 1: 1982-1993
And more scattered about this YT channel I read about.
Fantastic. What an asset to the show.
My Favorite Will Lee moment is when he sang MacArthur('s) Park, with Jimmy Webb joining Paul on the keys, during the final season. Pure magic!
For some reason I always thought "Dress Cool" was a regular, commercially released song.
Funny how Will's favourite moments are similar to those of long-time Letterman fans.
I miss WILL LEE,the house bass player for the LETTERMAN show.He's always great.
I met Will Lee one afternoon in NYC sometime in the mid-80s (and I believe he'll remember it). It was a concert on a small boat docked on the Hudson owned by the International Center of Photography. About fifteen people showed up to hear... Etta James. And we were among the fortunate few, years before she was thankfully rediscovered. I always wanted to see Mr. Lee again to share that memory (and she was GREAT). So here I am doing it!
Fun fact - Will Lee’s Dad (Dr. Bill Lee? - I think) was a professor at University of Miami…and recruited Pat Metheny with a full scholarship. Within a short amount of time Pat was teaching since his skills were above those teaching.
Still remember Will knocking out a killer rendition of "Stagger Lee" on the NBC show. Brilliant talent.
I love it when a pro musician says another pro musician “has the goods.” The implication is that so many pros actually don’t.
I will never forget Bronson Pinchot walking out to ZZ Top's "Pincushion" ...
MacArthur Park is epic!
One of the best parts of being there for the taping of a Late Show was getting to hear the music during commercial breaks. What a tight and talented group! They can (and did) play with anyone in the business. Side note: if you haven’t caught the Fab Faux, I highly recommend doing so).
When I went thay also played a bit before the show...So. Damn. Good.
Awesome job, Will!
iconic bassist
Awesome stories!
Amazing voice!
Thanks, Will
I saw Will smokin' outside the Hello Deli once. Wish I'd had the balls to go say hi to him.
He was closed :(@@ObamaFromKenya
Will Lee singing MacArther Park was the high water mark for this show! Sublime! Darlene Love was always special too….
I appreciated the 30 year explanation why Will was at on the last NBC show. It’s wasn't surprising but I am glad to see it was addressed.
It’s getting close to that time of the year to watch Dave’s mom on Thanksgiving, Jay Thomas and Darlene Love.
Iconic!
Nice!
These 'Staff Favorite Moments' are great. Thank you.
I wish we had a real documentary on the show(s), but this might be better.
ICONS FOREVER
AND EVER 🏥☦️🇺🇲🏡🪖🗝️
THANK YOU WILL!🤓❤️
I love hearing from the guys in the band.
You're awesome Will! ❤
Would love to have a compilation of all the on and off air performances.
Yes! Not too many people know this, but Will Lee was the only band member (other than Paul Shaffer) who stayed with David Letterman until the very end.
Anyone who watched Late Night and Late Show knows that.
@@Fakename70 True. True. Good point.