Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp stopped by Stephen Colbert’s Late Show last night for a performance of the former’s classic 1965 song “Night Life. “
The pair used the slot as a final tune-up ahead of the 30th anniversary of Farm Aid, which takes place this Saturday (Sept. 19) in Chicago.
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Willie and John, of course, were regulars on the David Letterman-helmed Late Show. Indeed, Mellencamp sat for a Q&A and performed in one of the final shows before the legendary chat show host shuffled off into retirement.
Colbert is still very much in his honeymoon period at the helm of the Late Show. His musical guests thus far have included Kendrick Lamar and Toby Keith.
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Nelson and Mellencamp will be joined on the Farm Aid stage with Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Imagine Dragons and many others to celebrate a milestone for the organization that supports America’s family farmers.