Some songs are perfect when a big moment calls out for something. And right now, at a moment in American history, and the history of politics in the modern world, ' 2003 hit, Times Like These is one of those songs.
As a fan of the band I am already in love with this song at all times. But when they closed Saturday Night Live on November 7, 2020 (early into November 8), with a reworked version of Times Like These, it felt bigger and it gave me goosebumps. And then it gave me goosebumps again when I rewatched it. That's the power of music and emotion. That's the magic of art and life. That's what a song can do.
Because I'm feeling all these feelings, and because Times Like These deserves to be heard and sang and felt right now, I've got a list of 10 videos of the song. We've got the SNL performance, the live performance on Letterman's last show, the recent #SOSFEST acoustic performance, and more.
Hit play on any or all of them - but especially the Saturday Night Live performance if you want to get the goosebumps I got.
Enjoy!
Foo Fighters, Times Like These x10!
Live at Saturday Night Live!
Official Music Video
Live from Troubadour (#SOSFEST)
Live on Letterman
Live at Wembley Stadium, 2008
Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Live in Hollywood
Acoustic, Live on The Howard Stern Show
Acoustic, Live on Kilborn
Live Lounge Allstars ft. Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins