Dave Grohl y Greg Kurstin pay tribute to Los Angeles with a band of friends in the eighth clip revealed from their 2022 concert Hanukkah Sessions. Playing drums and singing lead vocals, Grohl led a cover of “I Love L.A.” from Randy Newman complete with choruses of “We love!” from Kurstin, Jack Black, Pink, Karen O, Beck and others. In the shared video, it’s clear that they’re having a great time, to the point that Black and Pink get confused by the timing of one of the voices and can’t help but laugh regarding it. (Via: ClassicRock).
The show in which nine songs were sung took place at the long club of los angeles On December 5th. It was the third time he had collaborated with producer and multi-instrumentalist Kurstin on a cover set of jewish theme, although the first time they did it before a live audience. The performance was presented by Judd Apatow and the profits were donated to the Anti-Defamation League.
Dave Grohl reunites with his favorite musicians to perform “I Love LA”
Published by Newman in 1983, “I Love L.A.” It was initially a flop and didn’t reach the Billboard Hot 100. However, over time it became one of the most popular songs of the decade, already being an anthem for the city. It has been used in a long list of feature films and is regularly played at games for every professional sports team in Los Angeles.
Newman he was born and raised in a Jewish family, although he has openly admitted that it was not a very religious household. He often shares an anecdote that recalls his first experience with anti-Semitism. When Newman was regarding eight years old, she was invited to a classmate’s party and a nearby country club, but the girl’s father called once more and rescinded the offer. “I’m sorry, Randy, my daughter had no right to invite you, because Jews are not allowed in the club”the father told him. “Okay sir”, Newman responded before hanging up the phone and turning to his own father. “Hey dad, what’s a Jew?”
After the first edition of Hanukkah Sessions in 2020, Grohl said that his exploration of the celebration – with the help of Kurstin, who is Jewish – had begun as “a silly idea”, but it became “something much more important.” And he went on to say: “It showed me that the simple gesture of spreading joy and happiness goes a long way, and looking to the future, we should all strive to do so, no matter how many candles remain to be lit on the menorah.”. Blood Sweat & Tears, Rush, 10cc y Janis Ian are some of the classic artists that will be presented this year. Previous sessions have included material from Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Beastie Boys, Mountain, los Ramones, Van Halen, The Clash, Billy Joel y Kiss.
