Favorite Late Night Performances

There are so many incredible, documented live shows out there. Live Aid Queen, Nirvana Unplugged, East Berlin Springsteen — but there is something unique about late night performances. Bands have a few minutes to highlight all that they are, all that their song (and therefore album) is about to (generally) an at-home audience infinitely larger than any they've managed to corral prior. Some bands truly step up to the plate for their moment. Here are some of my favorite examples.

An unbelievable studio cut of a song comparing overwhelmi... more
THE late night performance of the 21st century, I was ini... more
If only we knew how rare a live moment with Frank would b... more
Absolutely stunning song, performed faithfully. Sounds sh... more
One of the most iconic late night performances ever. Jame... more
While getting dressed for the debut performance of their ... more

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A live performance that shows the band's truest self. The... more

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