Posted on 11/01/2007 1:05:50 PM PDT by Clint N. Suhks
Justin Timberlake in the Emmy-winning ''D--- in a Box'' video. Will Ferrell as a one-note percussionist in the classic ''More Cowbell'' sketch. Eddie Murphy as Buckwheat. Here are ''Saturday Night Live'''s Greatest Hits
JOHN BELUSHI AS JOE COCKER (1976)
Was John Belushi's scary-but-dead-on impression of Joe Cocker singing ''With a Little Help From My Friends,'' complete with spastic, jerky movements and howling vocals, a lampoon or an homage? Thirty years later, the jury is still out, but Belushi gets bonus points for nerve, since he did it on an episode where Cocker himself was the musical guest.
THE BLUES BROTHERS (1978-80)
What began as an after-show jam session for the cast's own amusement became a sensation, as deadpan black-suited bluesmen Jake and Elwood Blues (John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd) performed reverent covers of the soul hits of the '60s. The sketch turned into a No. 1 album (backed by some of the musicians from the original hits) and a hit movie.
BUH-WEET SINGS (1981)
Eddie Murphy spoofed our fascination with child stars who've become misfit, scandal-magnet adults with a recurring character based on Buckwheat, the wild-haired, speech-mangling Our Gang tyke. As the grown Buckwheat, Murphy appeared in this fake ad for an album full of unintelligible cover versions of contemporary hits, like the Commodores' ''Fee Tines a Mady.''
WAYNE'S WORLD (1989-93)
Wayne's World, a recurring sketch about a public access cable show featuring two rock-loving teens (Mike Myers and Dana Carvey) hanging out in a suburban basement, was a catchphrase machine (''Schwing!'') and generated two hit movies. Surprisingly, a number of celebs came to visit Wayne and Garth in Aurora, Illinois, including Madonna and, most memorably, Aerosmith, who performed a full-throated version of the Wayne's World theme song. Also on hand: a roadie, played by Tom Hanks.
MORE COWBELL (2000)
Supposedly an account of the recording of Blue Öyster Cult's hit ''Don't Fear the Reaper,'' the sketch made a catchphrase out of record producer Christopher Walken's repeated demands for ''more cowbell'' from overzealous percussionist Will Ferrell, over the objections of the rest of the band. ''Guess what?'' Walken finally says, ''I got a fever, and the only prescription...is more cowbell!''
“Sinatra” got away with a lot and it was very funny.
Thank you for finding it :)
excellent
You got it.
I’d give an honorable mention to Garrett Morris’s rendition of Danny Boy. It was not funny, it was just plain good and unexpected.
Nobody mentioned Christopher Walken’s The Continental. Those were my favorite.
There was as skit in the mid-90’s of Cheri Oteri as Mariah Carey, Ana Gasteyer as Celine Dion and Molly Shannon as Shania Twain, which was wonderful!
Then, of course, are the various skits of the hip-hop rappin’ trio of Gemini’s Twin — with Ana Gasteyer and Maya Rudolph playing the part of a trio like that of Destiny’s Child, or a spoof thereof — which such stars as Gwyneth Paltrow and J.Lo auditioning for the 3rd member.
I heard King tut for some reason this morning on the radio. I love Hot Tub as well funny stuff.
I agree those need to be on the list
I completely agree; the Eddie Murphy Hot Tub song would have been my #1.
Now, here's an act for all the kids out there who I know want to swing this Christmas. Donny and Marie!
Marie Osmond: For the Osmonds, Christmas is a joyous time for the whole family to get together.
Donny Osmond: Yeah, Marie.. But things sure have changed since you got married.
Marie Osmond: Well, what about you, Donny? You've got a wife at home.
Donny Osmond: You're right. I guess Christmas just won't be the same this year. [ singing ] "I'll have a blue Christmas without you.." Marie Osmond: "I'll be so blue thinking about you.." Donny and Marie: [ moving closer together as they sing ] "Decorations of red, on a green Christmas tree.. won't mean a thing, if you're not here with me. I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain.. And when the blue heartache.."
Gumby: Donny and Marie! Hey, hey, hey, cut it out! Is this how you kids go Hawaiian? Give me a break here!
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