The Late Show Theme - Full Length Music Video

Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra- "The Late Show Theme"

A full-length performance of the "Late Show Theme" featuring Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra
Paul Shaffer described this new version as "the full-length theme song with a jazzy sax solo, then a guitar babble at the end" in the recent Late Show newsletter. They used green screen for most of it and had New York scenes on it behind them.

The CBS Orchestra's full length Late Show Theme as seen Live On Letterman @ http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/live/

Paul Shaffer on keyboards (August 1993-present)
Anton Fig on drums and percussion (August 1993-present)
Felicia Collins on guitar and vocals (August 1993-present)
Sid McGinnis on guitar (August 1993-present)
Will Lee on bass guitar (August 1993-present)
Bernie Worrell on synthesizers (August 1993-November 1993)
Tom Malone on Trombone (November 1993-present)
Al Cheznovitz on trumpet/flugelhorn (November 1993-present)
Bruce Kapler on saxophone (November 1993-present)


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[althea1959]

This man is a clown and a buffoon, just like Eubanks. His musicians are a disgrace to the profession. Doc S is drinking heavier to see what late night TV has become. Sammy Davis, George Rhodes, Merv G. and Johnny C. are turning over in their graves.

[neomilan89]

It isn't just a talk show, it is a full on variety hour...

Your opinion is worthless old man.

Johnny Carson was excellant but David Letterman is very good aswell, Paul Schaffer and his band add to lettermans show to make it even better than it is

Kevin Eubanks however is just hired help and is a useless pile of crap, even more useless than Jay Leno himself.

[neomilan89]

tristano this? watch?v=WZ3aC6gMHG0

[tristano1984]

No, it is from the April 6th, 2001 show. I have it on a VHS tape.

[neomilan89]

is it possible to get it onto your computer

[neomilan89]

You have to watch in High Quality otherwise it's rubbish and a cat will die

[Strings1977]

I think that the CBS Orchestra is one of the best that television has today, since the old Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen left with Johnny Carson in 1992.

[tkurdilla2]

You are SO LAME!

Your comment SPEAKS IN VOLUMES about YOU Deep Down on THE INSIDE, More than you realize or has the BALLS to ADMIT!

Paul Shaffer is more of a MAN than YOU WILL EVER BE

[bakerandbaker1]

The best damm thing about Letterman is the CBS orchestra and the Top Ten list on occasion. Dave isn't funny. He just sits there and laughs. Paul at least tries to be funny, though he exposes his ignorance of certain subjects in the process. The saddest thing is Dave's not the worst. That title goes to Jimmy Kimmel. Nothing on his show is watchable except Unecessary Censorship, and anybody with a bleep button can do it themselves. True profanity is a little funny if only because it's real.

[AECEntertainment]

@neomilan89 who is the announcer guy

[AECEntertainment]

whos the anouncer at the begining?

[lazer59882]

@neomilan89 i was with you until you start talkin shit about kevin eubanks. how fucking idiotic is it to compare late nite hosts with the fucking band leader?? thats so stupid, for both of you idiots.

[MIKEE2250]

Nice. Good job on this clip !!!

[Lorenzo1366]

Paul Shaffer is one of the most talented people in the music industry! Rock on Paul!

[loki866]

yes and no, yes in the sense that they are really good, but no in the sense that they kinda lack in numbers. One of the things about carsons band was it was a tradirional big band, and thats why it gave you this great sound. One thing i dont like about bands on shows today is they're more like a large combo instead of a big band. same goes for conans band. I dunno, i guess i perfer big bands, but thats just me. still good tho

and doc severinsen was the shit

[carnaco2]

The issue isn't about the band's music or abilities. I'd love to hear more of the band playing myself. However, everytime Paul opens his mouth he says something idiotic. Granted, his stupidity makes Dave look better, but he could just as easily use Alan or Biff without the irritation Paul's comments cause.

Ed McMahon used to laugh at Johnny Carson's jokes and make comments, too. At least his comments weren't stupid and aggravating like Paul's always are.

[mackhoe]

danm ..you really hate this guy dont you? fuck it ...i would actualy like them to play more funk .