Bell X1 on David Letterman

[KrisPC00]

These guys remind me of Snow Patrol. I love 'em!

[PuReAdD1cT]

The only Irish man to say "Would ya go away and shite" on the Letterman Show :)

[FranMusicNotes]

The are not the same... without Damien Rice

[10pinsam]

@FranMusicNotes Damien Rice is a wanker.

[tinkersvest]

@10pinsam HAHA YES!! Well said

[willzer808]

@10pinsam totally

[FreindlyRanger]

@FranMusicNotes Yeah, you're right, they're much better.

[AJAlreadyHome]

what is this song called?

[ncc1699]

@AJAlreadyHome It's called Rocky Took a Lover

[willzer808]

they are a great band, but they are watery, diluted, there is a harp in that track. Fuck that. I never liked harps. They are too watery. Bring on the lava motherfuckers..

[MrHenrick1]

@willzer808 What's wrong with a harp? You can't have a vendetta against a musical instrument, only if it's played badly can you say it's pish.

[willzer808]

@MrHenrick1 Ok I hear you man, I'll back off on the harp, i shouldn't be concentrating what I think is wrong with the world into a dislike of harps. You're right. Harps mean no harm. They just don't have enough balls sometimes. I used to love BellX1. Their first album especially. But my feelings towards love and romance and 'love' and care and all these things, they have been changing into a more real version, from what they were before. And the harp somehow took the knock.. Sorry Harp..

[willzer808]

@MrHenrick1 But I'd never use the word pish man, its too neutral and doesn't have enough impact. I'd probably say its crap or shite, as they are the musically derived and offical terms

[PuReAdD1cT]

@willzer808 minecraft? :D

[AK7757]

brillant lads fairplay, one of the best bands to come ouuta the country in a while.. kep her lit..lol

[SHINkaede1]

excellent

[EJLOTSoFUN]

I saw them live at the varcity in the Twin Citys, MN. One of the best live shows i have seen and i go to alot of shows. I will see them agan some day i hope.

[lettersonapostcard]

brilliant

[groutmonkey]

great song and yes we dont hear enough of them

[mallagio]

Very Very Very Good

[79jpl]

as good as any band around, about time they made it big!

[xoxoGossGirl]

About time They got some appreciation from the wider world, they are too talented to keep to us Irish!

[glebber]

damn... they came to Austin City Limits Festival last weekend... I had tickets to go...but I was sick!

:[

[xoxoGossGirl]

Well if you are ever in Ireland they will prob be playin somewhere here!

[glebber]

I've been to England, but yet to visit Ireland. But I will definitely try to see them in Ireland when i do go! :]

[u2withorwithoutyou]

they were incredible at 360 tour on monday 2 of my favourite bands u2 and script i didnt know much of these b4 then but i really like tme now :)

[MsAustenfan]

I loved them on Monday night Croke Park :)

[MrLazy1234]

going to see them backing up U2 at the 369 tour

[EddieTuite]

Class day, just got back.. enjoy?

[genericusername337]

Ireland's most popular band?

They're way underrated! But that's the way I like it. They're like my secret. I'm very proud to know them, though.

[TheRebelLeonRoy]

Here's a nice acoustic version of the song. Just cut and paste:

Bell X1 performs "Rocky Took a Lover" live at Paste Studios.

[genericusername337]

I have both album-version and acoustic version on my iTunes. they're both lovely. thanks though

[persey18]

I hate the way everyone just thinks about u2 when it comes to new irish bands ! Theres tons of amazing irish bands BETTER than U2 !

[eimsnic]

so true, u2 arent really popular with anyone under the age of 35 in ireland.

so many better bands out there

bellx1 are far better and less up their own holes.

[thatzRETR0]

i disagree with that its pretty much cuz of all these disco songs that are out theat most young ppl love like under 20 but ppl who dont like them enjoy U2

[SeosamhC6]

thats the truth , u said it.

[oliasdoug]

Thank God for Letterman...27 years of being a fan of that show has turned me on to some of the greatest bands/artists I've ever heard, and Bell X1 is the newest addition. These guys are astounding! Look out, U2...there are some new kids in town.

[irishmusiccentral]

Bell X1 are playing support to U2 at their upcoming Dublin shows in June :)

[TheRebelLeonRoy]

This song is inspired by a homeless guy who scores. Paul Noonan said in an interview on an Irish radio station that Rocky was a homeless guy who he'd see near his Dublin apartment. He simply knew him to say hello to. One night, when he was walking back to his place, he saw Rocky was 'with' a woman. The lyrics are based on a conversation he imagined they might have had.

[genericusername337]

there's a website all about it. i went to it and then to their myspace profiles. the story is ADORABLE

[dalesmithtx]

love these guys!

[taelated]

letterman should of said more about them in my opinion....but amazing band, amazing music.

[cardesigner5]

so underatted thats for sure

[Makemyday0126]

Paul, I hate you....i'm going to eat some chick pea's.

Damien.

[whatdeyecallher]

I love how he says "one of Ireland's most popular bands" not true. All of the other shite is the most popular but these guys are the most talented. I love them x

[TheRealHiccup]

I agree, these guys deserver like 20 times the praise they get.

[cardesigner5]

i totally agree

[PresidentBust]

completely agree

[elki1978]

Love them-Lads ye make me proud to be Irish. Seen them in Castlebar, AMAZING.

[eddymaiden56]

most underated band to come out of ireland...hands down..

[unoidontspeakspanish]

Yeh and I don't get it,they're flipping amazing..their lyrics and melody have more meaning and impact than the shite U2 has been coming out with...it annoys me they don't get the credit they deserve.

[katusha99]

kerbdog have that honour

[gigiamz]

Lead singer looks like a young Gary Oldham.

Dig that tune :O)

[onewink]

You made it to Letterman! Cool. Wish I'd seen this but I'm seeing it now. Great song.

[abcpaulobrien]

Yea if you have it flaunt it!

[kungfujellybean]

Typically not a fan of this kind of music (in fact, the exact polar opposite)but something about it just makes perfect sense. Great job guys, ten out of ten.

[insertsomethingfunny]

So proud<3

[Rigney123]

Great job, as usual:D

[didoma73]

perfect to the brittles

[rdlp715]

Straight outta Celbridge! lol

The CBDG! lol

[96cambridge]

Just posting this again. Hope you don't mind

Look at the response above to see Bell X1 singing in Irish.

Feach ar an reponse thuas chuas Bladhm a fheiceail

[yawnwhackerman]

Great band! They used Roger Bechirian as producer. GREAT team!!!!!!!!!!!

[guccililpiggy1]

paul noonan lived around the corner from me,i know his sis

[Hashpotato]

pretty fuckin good live

[mwwhahahahahaha]

anyone irish know where you can get the version of don henley's boys of summer that they did on the ray darcy show?today fm refuse to release it-grrrrrr!!!!

[slobone]

Great song, great lyrics. Haunting.

[XevenXangelsXfallX]

Aw, great job on Letterman there, hope the rest of your tour goes well!

:] x

[silage2000]

check out their appearence on Conan and get back to me again adamguti

cheers

[avk5032]

Why not check out "Tour de Flock" especially their single "Flame" it's here on youtube, recorded "live" in front of maybe 30,000 in RDS Dublin, that version is even better than the studio!

[silage2000]

The guys just cannot pull off their tunes live.

I've seen them numerous times and always went away disappointed.

I think they're a great studio band but their songs are too complicated to reproduce live.

I wish them the best in the States.

[adamguti]

just going by this performance, i have to disagree with you. the bass line, the vocal transitions and acoustic use is way better in this than the studio version. i hand't heard of bell x1 till i saw this performance on letterman and now im hooked.

[kmacc390]

I've just posted a video response above of Bell X1 @ the marquee, cork city, ireland. Their performance was incredible live.... just watch it!

[wembley1990]

Wow - BellX1 are great but you should check out Dave Geraghty's solo album. He's amazing!!!!

[Phantasurf]

He really is! He isn't getting enough attention for it. He's a sweetie too.

[misschica51]

o...they're on their US Tour right now!!!

[blondenette]

LOVE THEM BOYS!!!:)

[gitsiemonster]

i'm so glad this is on here! i missed it

[omgkewlio]

thx for posting this!

[ronannestor]

Ah brilliant, great to see things paying off for yis, hope the momentum keeps building over there! You allowed get away with arse/asshole on US tv??

Come back for EP in August!

[ummmmhelllllooooo]

One of the best songs in the world. :]

[96cambridge]

Look at the response above to see Bell X1 singing in Irish.

Feach ar an reponse thuas chuas Bladhm a fheiceail

[ivycourtrecords]

Wahey! Well done buachaillí!

Emmm Dave? Have you nicked me hat?

[thegoodnorth]

Nice one c:

[Ceolteor]

Great to see it happening guys! Wish you every success in the states.

[AnnaBaaanana]

Fantastic!!!:D