Goose bumps all over. It’s nice to see Darlene’s baby sister Edna Wright ( of 1970’s Honey Cone fame) joining in with the choir. She’s the platinum blonde in the first row, left of screen.
Tell everyone you know about Darlene Love - because believe it or not, there are people in the world who don't know who she is! Is there an entertainer in the world more deserving of a Tony Bennett-like rebirth? I don't think so. She is the best. There is no one like Darlene. Rock On Darlene Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We always look forward to Darlene on The Late Show. This was a GREAT VERSION. My all time favorite one was 2008. But this comes close. Thanks for Sharing.
And 70 Years old! Paul Shafer did a super job of ramping up his band to replicate Spector's "Wall of Sound". This clip choked me up. God bless you Ms Love for being so talented! Long may you Rock on!!!!
CBS' Sunday Morning featured her today, Christmas, with more about her career; what she went through in the '60's working with Phill Spector and others, even worked as a maid for awhile. Btw, she's 70 and sensational!
Why I am listening to this over and over and over again... could it possibly be one of the best voices I've heard everrrrrrr!!!! I will buy every record she's ever made... for real!
You go girl!!! What a wonderful voice,you had that voice way back then and you still have it going on today in 12/2011..And you look great..God Blessed you with a voice no one can compare too..Keep on singing Darlene Love,because we all Love you...God Bless you always!!!
Folks, please, PLEASE Forgive me... White Audience members in the balcony cannot keep time! Perhaps it's the number of stairs... I dunno. I was taught by a Competent Black Woman - of whom I love.
Wow, I never watch Letterman, so I didn't know that this was a tradition. This is the first one I've seen, and it's a wonderful thing. Thanks wireman, for uploading, and thanks to whoever is behind getting this production done on the show. I know it's a lot of money to get all the musicians and chorus together. Fantastic!
@mikem1966 I'm sure someone will upload a better digital version soon,,, I had to resort to old-school analog VCR recording coupled through an ATi TV Wonder module installed on Windows XP all because my Windows 7 O.S. is not compatible! It's the MUSIC that counts!
@525wireman nothing beats analog sir!!!! i did sound for 10 years plus in NYC area...give me a Midas over a PM5D any day!!!!!!! Analog rules!!!!! great video and great sound for a live performance!!! great job!!
@MrColeycole22 I was limited with the crappy equipment I have and the non-compatible OS (Windows7) that my encoding software wouldn't work on. I'm surely not as versed as you in today's digital audio technology but I know what sounds!
YT won't let me post the web-site link but look up Coutant and scroll to the bottom, listen to all the mics. It makes it hard to decide which ones sound best! LOL! I grew up with the RCA -77 DX as my favorite mic.
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What is so Great about this Particular "Christmas Baby" is that Darlenes
Baby Sister Edna is there with her!!
Sing it Gurls....... Whoaaaaaaaa
desert3347 1 week ago
Play it loud!!!!
28mark 2 weeks ago
wow what a voice.one of my all time songs
wolfmanrick 1 month ago
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BrookdaleActivities 1 month ago
'Allo grrrrrrandmutha!
Like to see Ronnie bloody Spector do this. Actually, no, no I wouldn't. Sorry.
epsteinsmutha1 1 month ago
Goose bumps all over. It’s nice to see Darlene’s baby sister Edna Wright ( of 1970’s Honey Cone fame) joining in with the choir. She’s the platinum blonde in the first row, left of screen.
LTL2424 1 month ago 3
the best the best and awesome
jsupremes 2 months ago
so this woman is supposed to be 70.. say what now? o_0
turkeyroast100 2 months ago
Tell everyone you know about Darlene Love - because believe it or not, there are people in the world who don't know who she is! Is there an entertainer in the world more deserving of a Tony Bennett-like rebirth? I don't think so. She is the best. There is no one like Darlene. Rock On Darlene Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mhertz25 2 months ago
She gets better and better
sjeffreyrosner 2 months ago
OOOOHHHHH My God!! Darlene Is Beyond Belief. So Beautiful & Moves
Like a "16" yr old..... Her Voice is Rich & Strong!!
Darlenes Absoloulty Unbelieveable....This is One of the Reasons She Is In
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. So Deserved. Thanks for the Upload!!!!!!
desert3347 2 months ago
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desert3347 2 months ago
I've been waiting 4 whole day.s for this.LOVE IT,LOVE DARLENE!!!
mastablasta231 2 months ago
Bravo Darlene, you are like fine wine!
berky723 2 months ago
We always look forward to Darlene on The Late Show. This was a GREAT VERSION. My all time favorite one was 2008. But this comes close. Thanks for Sharing.
jrlaven48 2 months ago
Gives me chills and fond memoriesf past christmases
bucmanic 2 months ago
Excellent musical performance!
mcfrdmn 2 months ago
And 70 Years old! Paul Shafer did a super job of ramping up his band to replicate Spector's "Wall of Sound". This clip choked me up. God bless you Ms Love for being so talented! Long may you Rock on!!!!
jazzmaniac202 2 months ago 3
Oh Wireman, thank you so much for posting this. I can hear it over and over again! Darlene is really the best, her voice brought tears to my eyes.
lynz45 2 months ago
...a yearly ASTOUNDING production...thank you!
The Wall of Sound lives on.................
axcrewe 2 months ago
CBS' Sunday Morning featured her today, Christmas, with more about her career; what she went through in the '60's working with Phill Spector and others, even worked as a maid for awhile. Btw, she's 70 and sensational!
hoff36sv 2 months ago
Because of my job which I am very thankful for, this was the first time I got to see Darlene do it live!! Fabulous !
NORMGB 2 months ago
The Queen of ChristmasMusic!
SoZKillA 2 months ago
Why I am listening to this over and over and over again... could it possibly be one of the best voices I've heard everrrrrrr!!!! I will buy every record she's ever made... for real!
LadyTai7 2 months ago
I forgot to record this so thanks for uploading.
Francieps 2 months ago
You go girl!!! What a wonderful voice,you had that voice way back then and you still have it going on today in 12/2011..And you look great..God Blessed you with a voice no one can compare too..Keep on singing Darlene Love,because we all Love you...God Bless you always!!!
sexxylady60 2 months ago
That was great!!!!!
cmprice50 2 months ago
I LOVE THIS WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS, WHETHER YOU CAN KEEP TIME OR NOT!!!!!
onceateacher 2 months ago
Folks, please, PLEASE Forgive me... White Audience members in the balcony cannot keep time! Perhaps it's the number of stairs... I dunno. I was taught by a Competent Black Woman - of whom I love.
Stephen.
SVDash 2 months ago
She is AMAZING!!
Heartbear 2 months ago
Wow, I never watch Letterman, so I didn't know that this was a tradition. This is the first one I've seen, and it's a wonderful thing. Thanks wireman, for uploading, and thanks to whoever is behind getting this production done on the show. I know it's a lot of money to get all the musicians and chorus together. Fantastic!
juslookin3 2 months ago
I may not like Letterman much, but THIS is one tradition I'm glad he's kept. This song is epic.
namikejohnson 2 months ago
tears tears tears the best
catney59 2 months ago
Entertainment at its best.
DonaldEpstein 2 months ago
Finally, the 2011 version! Merry Christmas everyone, especially you Mrs.Love!
stevegainesthehero 2 months ago
The best thing on TV for the entire holiday season.Fantastic.
twinlorna 2 months ago
It really is a tradition for David to have her on the show each year since 1986..hard to believe she is 70...amazing talent..thanks for sharing
elisa412 2 months ago
Thanks, Darlene...fabulous tradition
luther963 2 months ago 2
Just great - look forward to this every year. Darlene own this.
interact1x 2 months ago 7
25 years and counting, getting better and better. Thanks wireman for the upload, am proud n happy to be the first to comment.
mikem1966 2 months ago 8
@mikem1966 I'm sure someone will upload a better digital version soon,,, I had to resort to old-school analog VCR recording coupled through an ATi TV Wonder module installed on Windows XP all because my Windows 7 O.S. is not compatible! It's the MUSIC that counts!
Merry Christmas!
525wireman 2 months ago
@525wireman Dang, she gets better every year!!
ThePeachy2 2 months ago 3
@525wireman
If Darlene Love's Music came across via Morse Code or Semaphore, my comment would be no less. You did fine.
Stephen.
SVDash 2 months ago
@525wireman nothing beats analog sir!!!! i did sound for 10 years plus in NYC area...give me a Midas over a PM5D any day!!!!!!! Analog rules!!!!! great video and great sound for a live performance!!! great job!!
MrColeycole22 2 months ago
@MrColeycole22 I was limited with the crappy equipment I have and the non-compatible OS (Windows7) that my encoding software wouldn't work on. I'm surely not as versed as you in today's digital audio technology but I know what sounds!
YT won't let me post the web-site link but look up Coutant and scroll to the bottom, listen to all the mics. It makes it hard to decide which ones sound best! LOL! I grew up with the RCA -77 DX as my favorite mic.
525wireman 2 months ago