I recorded last night's show, but haven't seen it yet... should be interesting to watch. I think this tops my previous favorite political "play-on" music. That was back in 1993, when Ross Perot appeared on The Tonight Show, and Branford played him on with Miles Davis' "So What." -Tim http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/band-ushers-michele-bachmann-onto-fallons-show-with-pointed-song/2011/11/22/gIQAEbJ8kN_story.html
The Roots usher Michele Bachmann onto Jimmy Fallon’s show with pointed 1985 Fishbone song By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 12:06 PM NEW YORK — Jimmy Fallon’s house band the Roots didn’t have a warm welcome for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann when she appeared on the NBC show early Tuesday. As Bachmann strode on to the stage at Fallon’s “Late Night,” the show’s band played a snippet of a 1985 Fishbone song called “Lyin’ Ass Bitch.” The song begins with a distinctive “la la la la la la la la la” refrain — the only words audible before Bachmann, smiling and waving to the audience, sat down. The song itself, about a relationship gone wrong, isn’t political. Among its cleanest lyrics: “She always says she needs you, but you know she really don’t care.” Bachmann’s campaign had no immediate comment. Fallon joked on Twitter that Roots bandleader Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson was grounded. The show itself didn’t have any comment. The Roots frequently make sly, often obscure, song choices as Fallon’s guests are introduced. When Fox Business Network’s Lou Dobbs came out, they played part of Genesis’ ”Illegal Alien,” a reference to Dobbs’ frequent commentaries on the topic. Current TV host Keith Olbermann, formerly of MSNBC, heard part of Klymaxx’s “I Miss You.” Kathie Lee Gifford was saluted with UB40’s “Red Red Wine,” a reference to the drink she often shares on-air with “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb. AP Music Writer Nekesa Mumbi Moody contributed to this report. Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
