Jaimoe Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I have no idea what Jim and the boys will be playing, but I'd wager "I'm Amazed", another great modern southern-rock anthem from their upcoming album and perhaps a truncated "Evil Urges". Heck, they may even air out something from Z or It Still Moves. Imagine the kids that still think SNL is important getting their faces slapped with "One Big Holiday" or "Lay Low"? One can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 AWESOME! Thanks for the heads up Jaimoe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I knew about the show for months, but I let it slip because of other concerts going on. It should be interesting. They will bring it tonight no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 My guess. Evil Urges, then One Big Holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I doubt they'll play an old song, but I'd love to hear it. Taking an informal poll on the MMJ forum, the folks there are torn with the second song, but most think they'll do "I'm Amazed". There's far too much press and buzz surrounding this new album for the band to do an old song, plus they are very forward-thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Seems to be formula on SNL, new song then old "hit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Since when? Maybe with established bands, but Wilco certainly didn't play an old hit. In fact, they did two songs I wasn't expecting them to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 i'd love to see them play Highly Suspicious on national television. Or Touch Me (Part 1) - what an amazing song.if they play an old song it'll have to be snappy, so my bet is on Anytime. (but the smart money is on One Big Holiday, which I think is well below average for them, songwriting-wise). There is no chance for Lay Low or anything longer than 5 minutes, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jaimoe Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 i'd love to see them play Highly Suspicious on national television. Or Touch Me (Part 1) - what an amazing song.if they play an old song it'll have to be snappy, so my bet is on Anytime. (but the smart money is on One Big Holiday, which I think is well below average for them, songwriting-wise). There is no chance for Lay Low or anything longer than 5 minutes, IMHO.Although, "One Big Holiday" would hit the uninitiated "world audience" right between the eyes with a big Flying V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 One Big Holiday is a guarantee to sell a bunch of records. I remember how Conan was blown away when they did it there. I'm sticking with my prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForbinHood Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I'm Amazed and Highly Suspicious... just for the fun of that song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I remember when Phish was on SNL, I nailed the 46 Days and Chalkdust call. This is my forte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 That was a long time ago and Phish hardly cared if they sold records since they were already an established band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I'm with Jaimoe - Evil Urges and I'm Amazed. Highly Suspicious is fucking awful. But if they really want to sell records, they should play Golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForbinHood Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 btw... i agree with you Dave-O when it comes to Highly Suspicious...it would still be fun to see them pull it off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 And the laughs are few and far between so far, so nothing's changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 The juvenile-delinquent skit is nothing more than a rejected Chris Farley vehicle with that unfunny fat black dude filling in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) Spoiler removed. Edited May 11, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 It was nasty and raw. I'm really glad they kicked it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 you guys should have put spoilers on there for us west coast folks.Although maybe I'm the only west coast folk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I won't mention the second song then, but it was a good version, albeit shortened considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 You have awakened my longing.And I am now looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Maybe you don't want to awaken my longing.Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 It's still unsettling to me that SNL's comedy is really really putrid across the board including the news, but I'm also really thrilled that both Wilco and MMJ were booked and ripped it up on the show in the same year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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