David Lee Roth Leno Performance And Interview 1995

[Sarge]

These two clips feature Diamond Dave singing California Girls with the Mambo Slammers from 1995 and a short interview by Jay Leno. This performance was to hype his upcoming Vegas shows. Dave caught some flack for this performance and interview because he was "over the top" in some of his comments. The performance was pure Dave and can kind of give you an idea of what his Vegas show was like.

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[Sarge]

Fuck Robin Williams By The Way!

[Catfish]

The performance is cool, and had the spirit of Dave’s Vegas show (I saw one of them live, at Bally’s in ’95). I love how Leno followed the women off the stage at the end. Very cool.

But the interview was a fucking disgrace. I recall Entertainment Weekly saying that DLR’s appearance was the worst celebrity talk show appearance of the year. Ouch! His jokes weren’t even funny that night. A total disaster. Those watching that night who didn’t know better could have only thought Dave was washed up. It HURT to watch this, and I defend almost everything the man does.

What made it worse what that Dave had to go on after Robin Williams. Like him or not, he’s a tough act to follow in the energy/laughs department.

[The Knockz]

i dont stop by this place too often anymore but whaddafukkin' nice surprise.
Sarge is still the King of the Hill in my book and he has a nice set of downloads.
Roth On

The Knockz

[DavidLeeNatra]

both clips are the same...no interview!!!

[pete]

Originally posted by DavidLeeNatra
both clips are the same...no interview!!!

got yer back sarge

interview

thanks sarge. been wanting to get an idea of what that was about

[george]

I didn't think the Cali Girls performance was that bad...

[Foozwah]

I must be missing something, 'cos I didn't think the interview was that bad. Okay, the last joke pretty much fell flat (Did it actually make any sense? It seemed like a punch-line with no setup.), but all the others got pretty good laughs. (And I enjoyed the VH slagging, even if the audience didn't.)

I'm not just knee-jerk defending Dave, btw. Maybe it's just because of some of the comments, and I went in expecting the worst, something really embarassing and fucked up, but I thought it was okay.

[flappo]

Originally posted by The Knockz
i dont stop by this place too often anymore but whaddafukkin' nice surprise.
Sarge is still the King of the Hill in my book and he has a nice set of downloads.
Roth On

The Knockz

..cun't think why , cun't you ?

[Catfish]

Originally posted by Foozwah
I must be missing something, 'cos I didn't think the interview was that bad. Okay, the last joke pretty much fell flat (Did it actually make any sense? It seemed like a punch-line with no setup.), but all the others got pretty good laughs. (And I enjoyed the VH slagging, even if the audience didn't.)

I'm not just knee-jerk defending Dave, btw. Maybe it's just because of some of the comments, and I went in expecting the worst, something really embarassing and fucked up, but I thought it was okay.

Dood, when Leno looks over at Williams with a "what the fuck?" expression and then calmly places his hand on Dave's shoulder and says, "I think someone needs to change YOUR bong water..." homey ain't makin' no sense.

[Golden AWe]

I didn't understand the last story at all, the one about "never miss the 17th"-thing or something...otherwise I feel he was very funny...

Jay Leno always has a fake laugh anyway, he's not that funny as he wants to be...

[Catfish]

Was that the "say two Hail Marys and never hit on 17" joke? Referring to blackjack...

[ELVIS]

I refuse to watch it...

I was sick for two years after I saw original airing...

[Sarge]

Shit sorry about that busted interview link.. I fixed it..

[NathanRay]

Nothing Wrong With Daves interview. In case you ain't noticed More than half he sez Needs a double take or Doesn't Make complete sense. That's Where the Rothisms come from. He often attacks conversation from left field. He puts things in a unique way to show you a glimpse of his world.


Dave Does Dave and sometimes the Squares fall Flat of Diggin' that Fact.

[ELVIS]

What ??

[David Lee God]

God! that was just the worst. Compare it to 10 years earlier when he was on Letterman and without doubt the biggest and best Rock Star in the world.

I'm actually glad the show flopped and DLR snapped out of it.

VERY difficult to watch my Hero looking so lost after so many interviews where the man is just the coolest fucker ever. Didn't EVH say he cried when he saw how far DLR had sunk?

Still I suppose it would make for a great movie one day!!!!!

[Big Troubles]

I agree. That was the worst interview with Dave Ive ever seen. He had a few one liners, which was cool. But for the most part when the host, and the entire audience doesn't laugh when they're suppose to, and laugh when they are not...Theres a problem. I hated Robin Williams there too. He kept interrupting Dave when Dave was telling his "you know, I had a car like that once" story.. Im sure Dave watches it and cries too BTW...And besides that, Has Eddie ever seen or heard himself latley? Jesus H Christ, that man is a pale image of what he was in 1984. Look back at the '95 Van Hagar promotion interviews. The guy was full of himself and shit. Then look at Eddie's interviews with bro Al after the '96 fiasco. Drunk, stoned and full of lies.

[VHLINKS_ROCKSx2]

hit on 17. . . im thinkin' chicks.

[Sarge]

Originally posted by Big Troubles
Im sure Dave watches it and cries too BTW

Dave doesn't give a shit
The guy is a complete rockstar

[Big Troubles]

No maybe cries is a bit strong. Im sure Dave doesn't cry over shit like that. But, I am sure he would consider that particular interview as being a real shit stinker. His clothes were aweful, his hair was shockingly short, his rambling was everlasting, and when he did make a point, or crack a joke, Robin "steal the spotlight" Williams was right there to cast the Black Cloud over Dave and swing the sun his way. Dave hasn't been on Leno since has he? What was the last American/Canadian Talk Show Dave was on and when? (Carson Daly 2002?)

[NathanRay]

I was one of the three guys in detroit '99 front row center with the eat 'em and smile make up on, The long hair, and my two partners Hated Dave and were dissappointed after the backstage passes went to the chicks. I was the only one who got it and appreciated Dave based on his accomplishments and I went on to see him with Hagar in 2002. I'm still a fan. But It makes me sick to hear all this Limp Wristed Pissin' and Moanin' from you guys over the interview. You sound like my buddies after the concert. I'm almost havin a flashback. Are We taking this to StarWars-Like Fandom??? Dave ain't no prequill as He will still Drop-kick the DeathStar. Don't Be sguare. Any of you border Faggy Hagar Fans Want to Know if Dave is still Diamond?????? Well just listen to the July 03 house of Blues Boots from on this site.

DLR Fan For Lysife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
N-Werd What?

[Big Troubles]

Relax Star Wars geek. This thread is based on the Jay Leno interview he did in 1995 promoting his Vegas show. We are discussing why it was the drizzling shits that night for Dave. Not if. But why. Cause it was. It was an off eve for the Diamond One. We are not talking about the tour of '99 four tears after the fact. Were not talking about his make up. Were certainly not talking about loving Hagar in any sense of the fucking word. And yes, we all know and love the boots from the site. Which we've been enjoying for quite a bit longer than when your rebel forces from the death star dragged your ass in here. So speak not- You've been told.

[Sarge]

Real men dont cry anyways.
Unless they are in combat and they lose a buddy or their dog dies

[thefive]

Here is my take on Dave. Dave is half cheese/half Fonzie. (cool).

You take one away and it isn"t Dave. That is what makes Dave so
interesting.


thefive

[Big Troubles]

I dunno if Id throw the word "cheese" at Dave or anywheres in the Army. Sammy is the only CheeseHead I know in the game of rock and rape and roll.

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by Sarge
Real men dont cry anyways.
Unless they are in combat and they lose a buddy or their dog dies

you forgot kicked in the balls. thats worth crying for. and the day Dave left the group. I shed a few.

[NathanRay]

Dang Troubles your gonna make me cry now. Speaking here to say may'be I jumped the gun here and thanks but I get worried when people are critical of dave. OFF Night is the key word. I feel much more relaxed now. Ok constructive critisim is alright. My apologies to all whom I've snapped at and dissed in the process. I am enjoying this site I just think the world of Dave.

[Big Troubles]

Yeah Im the same way. No sweat. It was an off night for sure for Dave. Not a horrible one. But I do place a lot of blame on the non-funny Leno and over the top spotlight stealing Williams.
Everything is cool again....

[Chong Li]

I watched the interview. Havent heard the clip as I have zero interest in his Vegas era.

But I think you guys are overreacting. Yeah, Dave didnt make alot of sense, but he rarely does. I thought he was just being Dave. I also thought Robin Williams was just being helpful.

Really, it wasnt that bad.

[ALMOSTsaved]

It was indeed painful to watch Dave on that show that night. I remember covering my eyes like it was a horror movie or something.

But, like most of you, I was pissed as Hell with Robin Williams for being such a cocksucker. He's done more stupid humor than Dave ever did. Probably twice as much blow too.

[yomaster]

Originally posted by David Lee God
God! that was just the worst. Compare it to 10 years earlier when he was on Letterman and without doubt the biggest and best Rock Star in the world.

I'm actually glad the show flopped and DLR snapped out of it.

VERY difficult to watch my Hero looking so lost after so many interviews where the man is just the coolest fucker ever. Didn't EVH say he cried when he saw how far DLR had sunk?

Still I suppose it would make for a great movie one day!!!!!

Does anybody have a video file of the letterman appearance?

Also is there a higher quality video file of the perfromance from jay leno available?

[Apollo]

I think this is a pretty funny interview.

[Starwood]

Starwood had heard this was a train wreck - and it was tough to watch. I thought he hit on a few, but the rest were sinkers. Won't be playing this for any friends soon, but thanks Sarge.

[degüello]

Man, that was fucking painful. Holy shit.

Very hard to sit and watch Dave bomb one joke after the next... what a sinking fucking ship.

And the vibe just getting more and more awkward as he tries to save it. Ouch.

[clod speeney]

I think he didn't get laughs on that last joke because everyone in the audience was Catholic.

Also, notice how Dave is 10 years ahead of the curve? Referring to Jackson and plowing the way for everyone else to play in Vegas.

What a pioneer.
What a visionary.
What a rock star.

[Stillwell]

That was good interview, bruddahs! The only things that were disgrace was Dave's hair cut (are we 7 yrs old Dave?), and Robin William's CONSTANT interrupting. Uh Robin, I'm going to tell Jay another joke, please feel free to interrupt and destroy the joke's momentum any time you're ready.

Just because the audience and Jay Leno are too ignorant to understand GENIUS doesn’t make the jokes unhumorous. Remember, a falling tree makes a noise regardless if anyone is around to hear it. A brilliant joke is funny REGARDLESS if people laugh.

And YES, the last joke was about 17 yr old girls. SO obvious. Wake up and smell the toxic waste!

[Nickdfresh]

The interview was not of Dave's finest moments, but it wasn't that bad either. I've seen much, much worse.

I only wish we could have had a higher resolution REAL PLAYA' so we could have seen a little more of the T & A...

[gnahh]

Classic Dave if you ask me. I think if Dave ever starts making sense I'll probably stop payin' attention.

Anyway. Thanks Sarge for puttin' them up.

[Polk High]

I want to know what Mr. Roth said to robin williams when they went to commercial break? Part of me thinks it was something nice and part of me thinks he said fuck off