Posted on 04/27/2025 7:27:00 AM PDT by DoodleBob
Like and agree with the SNL comments, Walken was great in the sketch, Ferrell overplaying the annoyance, and the actual band along for publicity ride.
For those who might not have been around, 30 years before the SNL skit, Procul Harem had a huge UK/US hit for its day—
with cowbell expertly inserted into the percussion persistently there in the final mix. Good actually:
“Whiskey Train”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZoN0-OyqQQ
Whiskey Train was released in 1970, 30 years before the SNL skit, and uh....55 years ago from today. Some old rockers might remember from that era.
Another great "cowbell song" from that era with a really cool video:
He’s too over the top, obnoxious. The Pat McAfee of comedians.
Pretty sure he was being facetious.
One of the few times Will Ferrell was actually funny, but really Christopher Walken stole the skit...
I don’t get it when people say Will Ferrell is funny. I have a great sense of humor, but Ferrell make everything he is in NOT funny.
All I have to ask is, did you watch a video of the sketch? If you didn't, watch it and get back to me.
Ah yes, Mississippi Queen, now there was some serious cowbell.
Now here is a good cover of Never Been Any Reason by some kids and it is not only good but got some serious cowbell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4RJvj5HZai8
I did, Ferrell is OK. Christopher Walken steals it.
He ruins most everything else he is in...
I agree. I think Christopher Walken was the major contributor to the success of that skit. Will Ferrell wrote it, but Christopher Walken knocked it out of the park.
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