Here's That Rainy Day: Johnny Carson Tribute on Letterman

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Taken from David Letterman's tribute to Johnny Carson, originally broadcast 31 January 2005, and features Johnny's favorite ballad, "Here's That Rainy Day" as performed by Doc Severinsen, Tommy Newsom, Ed Shaughnessy, along with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.

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I think it speaks ... ( 2 months ago by odelljones)

I think it speaks volumes of Leno that after the death of Carson, these NBC stalwarts had to go to CBS to pay tribute to their long-time boss.

People. Love. ... ( 2 months ago by ilovetvmusicmovie)

People. Love. Moment. Fading. Remember.

Holy Moly! You ... ( 2 months ago by treadwayca)

Holy Moly! You don't heart-felt heart-melting music like that anymore, man!!! I don't even have words...

Beautiful tribute. ... ( 2 months ago by Stineicus)

Beautiful tribute. So beautiful.
I wish this was on itunes.

There is no bigger ... ( 2 months ago by AdamNedeff)

There is no bigger David Letterman fan than me, but I'll say two things about Jay in all fairness. #1, his entire show the day after Johnny's death was a tribute show (Dave happened to be in reruns that week), #2, Dave had a lot of friends among Johnny's old-co-workers. This was an easier "get" for him than it would have been for Jay.

The whole Carson ... ( 1 month ago by SydneyLeach)

The whole Carson staff didn't have much love for Jay and the way he got his job. And I'm betting Jay only paid tribute to Johnny to not look like a douchebag.

TY.. Phever (gee I ... ( 1 month ago by hymmen)

TY.. Phever (gee I wonder who u r are).. that was a great reminder.. I am sure today that Tommy & Johnny are playing golf somewhere & chewing the bit over old times.. (from another Cannuck)

Bring back all ... ( 1 month ago by Swordess)

Bring back all those beautiful musicians and their music. So beautiful.

SydneyLeach that is ... ( 1 month ago by balarat84)

SydneyLeach that is so very true ! classic...only trouble is he is one

If you watch Ed ... ( 1 month ago by EdWatts)

If you watch Ed Shaughnessy, you can see in several spots that he is holding back tears; this was Johnny's favorite song. These guys were together On The Tonight Show for a LONG time, and they were friends.

Jay IS a douchebag. ... ( 1 month ago by dougalmac54)

Jay IS a douchebag. He was a great stand-up but he sucks as a talk show host. He couldn't hold Johnny's piss bucket. And Kevin and the present band suck compared to these guys. You just can't touch this music-it's the real deal.

A beautiful ... ( 1 month ago by DF9S5)

A beautiful rendition of a great standard indeed. The exquisite work of the string ensemble provides an aura of melancholic reminiscence to it, a touch of emotionality that lingers all throughout. Johnny must have smiled when he heard it from above and, who knows, perhaps even shed a tear of nostalgia when he did. Hats off to Doc Severinsen, to the late Tommy Newsom and to the rest of the band members for a great performance.

the only correction ... ( 1 month ago by balarat84)

the only correction I would say is that Jay stumbles over is fat chin and sucks as a stand up aswell.....I love the fact that Johnny never spent a min on Jays show ..rest in peace Johnny thanks for being that great one growing up

I Agree. Doc's ... ( 1 month ago by kingcyberklutz)

I Agree. Doc's Actually on Flugelhorn Here isn't He? Exquisite!

Thank you. And yes, ... ( 1 month ago by DF9S5)

Thank you. And yes, in this rendition Doc plays the Flugelhorn.

Wow. ( 1 month ago by chrisman737)

Wow.

I think Jay is one ... ( 3 weeks ago by johnnysalami23)

I think Jay is one of the least funny people on the planet. He ALWAYS plays to the least common denominator. Pretty pathetic. He did a much better job when he was shilling those taco chips way back when. Thanks for calling him a douchebag!

One of the great ... ( 3 weeks ago by deaconslo53)

One of the great moments in television history. It speaks volumes that this happened on Letterman and not Leno.

Thanks to Doc and ... ( 2 weeks ago by syzygy2539)

Thanks to Doc and the late Tommy - an absolutely magnificent tribute to Johnny !!!

amazing! ( 2 weeks ago by trueiopian)

amazing!

Love it! Beautiful ... ( 1 week ago by dandixon51)

Love it! Beautiful song well performed. Especially love the sweet tones of the flugalhorn and tenor.

I Miss you Still ... ( 1 week ago by lilylilac596)

I Miss you Still Johnny. Letterman is and was the Guy to take over. Jay is just mediocure

Array ( 1 week ago by trueiopian)

so amazing
I love Doc

class, all around ( 9 hours ago by clr550)

class, all around

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