In one of many night time’s standout moments, the Saturday Night Live fiftieth anniversary live performance paid tribute to the legacy of The Lonely Island with an epic medley celebrating a few of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer’s biggest contributions to SNL, kicking off first with Lady Gaga’s rendition of “Dick in a Field.”
Effectively, first Samberg tried a canopy of “Shallow” from A Star Is Born (full with Jackson Maine wig) earlier than Gaga shut him down. Then, since Justin Timberlake wasn’t round, she provided to sing “Dick in a Field” in his place.
After a bit, although, Chris Parnell entered the scene to duet with Samberg on “Lazy Sunday,” which then led to Unhealthy Bunny performing “I Simply Had Intercourse,” Eddie Vedder subbing in for Michael Bolton on “Captain Jack Sparrow,” and T-Ache reprising his function on “I’m On a Boat.”
The entire thing culminated in everybody (plus a gospel choir, after all) performing “I Jizzed In My Pants,” whereas a Canadian flag waved within the background. It was, to be clear, epic.
The SNL50 live performance additionally featured performances from Nirvana with Post Malone, Jack White, Miley Cyrus, Eddie Vedder, Robyn and David Byrne, Fugees, and The B-52s and Devo.
#SNLHomecoming Girl Gaga kicks off a Lonely Island tremendous medley #LonelyIsland pic.twitter.com/14mZGVYrcS
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Girl Gaga and Andy Samberg performing Shallow / 3-Method (The Golden Rule) on the SNL 50 Homecoming Live performance pic.twitter.com/7feIj8lX5k
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