Jimmy Fallon CRIES During Taylor Swift's 'New Years Day' Performance

You might know that Jimmy Fallon canceled all of last week's tapings following the death of his mother, Gloria and returned Monday night, still visibly shaken from his loss. Holding back tears, Fallon at one point recounted a childhood memory of his mom squeezing his hand three times to say "I love you."
Tonight producer, mike dicenzo said on twitter, that QUOTE Taylor was not scheduled to do our show today, but we wanted something special for the first show back, so we asked her on a complete whim, since she had been in town doing SNL. She said yes with zero hesitation.” Taylor told the show, she would sing New Year’s Day – and it was even more perfect and beautiful that you would expect.
Yes, you heard that right – the lyrics of the song actually describe the story Jimmy told about his mother.
And Taylor didn’t change the lyrics for this performance, that’s what the song is. The Roots’ drummer Questlove tweeted yesterday evening QUOTE I’m just realizing Taylor didn’t readjust the song’s lyrics for tonight’s performance. But the narrative literally applies to the words Jimmy spoke of his mother. Wow. You can’t plan these things @taylorswift13 @FallonTonight
That kind of serendipity sends shivers down my spine. I’m so glad Jimmy’s mother was present even in Taylor’s unscheduled musical performance. Nobody knew ahead of time what the song would be, as the producer tweeted QUOTE; She sang "New Year's Day." No one had heard it. Suddenly she sings the line, "Squeeze my hand 3 times in the back of the taxi." I nearly gasped. Tears. I think everyone in the audience started sobbing.
Jimmy, of course, was also profoundly affected by Taylor’s song, the producer tweeted.
“I could see Jimmy silhouetted at his desk dabbing his eyes with a tissue. We all lost it. It was a beautiful coincidence in a beautiful performance. "Hold on to your memories, they will hold on to you,"
What an incredibly profound and touching moment. As the producer said as well, Whatever you think of Taylor, she did something beautiful for Jimmy and our show and we’re forever grateful. And we, at Clevver, are grateful that Jimmy got to pay tribute to his mother in such a meaningful way. How incredible is this? Let us know all of your thoughts in the comment section below. Thank you so much for watching Clevver, I’m Zoe Lillian and I’ll see you next time

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[jb]

I love Jimmy Fallon And I feel his pain. Taylor Swift is awesome. Her song brought tears to my eyes. She gained a new fan!

[wallowsdrumsticks]

A solid example that Taylor Swift's songs are relatable and that's why she gained a lot of fans. I love her so much <3

[katerinzapanta]

They didn't talk about their last long sincere hug, where taylor comforts jimmy with tapping his back. It was everything. Taylor is really kind ❤

[Skyler_Momoko]

How lovely of Taylor! Love her or hate her, that was BEAUTIFUL!!

[arishaiqbal]

This is the reason why Taylor Swift is an angel to me. The mere coincidence of lyrics that always, always fit into every situation that you ever fall into.
Love you Taylor. Forever grateful for you presence in this world.
I'm very sorry for Jimmy.. I don't know what to say...
Hold on Jimmy.. hold on to the memories.. and they will hold on to you...

[Red-yvut]

Sksksb she wasn’t even schedule to do that but she said yes just for jimmy JUST FOR JIMMY, I’m literally crying right now, I can’t believe people call her noe-Nazi and a white supremacist, she a total real angel she didn’t even need a rehearsal, SHE JUST DID THAT

[bethroesch]

lost my mother 6 years ago and it still hurts....but it's nice to know they're never REALLY gone

[atiyaha]

I feel so bad for Jimmy. This was really nice of Taylor to do.

[kahla]

I'm just still in shock that clevvar news actually said something nice about Taylor!
Lately all its been is them parroting all the bullies & haters trying to say it's "news".

[donnaeasty]

Taylor has been friends with Jimmy for years so glad she got this moment to sing this beautiful song for Jimmy and his mum. I lost my mum when I was 6 yrs old Memories are the only thing we have when we loose those closet to us. I feel Jimmy's mum was there last night comforting him and supporting him like she has done a million times before. RIP Gloria.

[sarar]

This song is so meaningful already and she just went and brought it to a whole other level. She is such an amazing and genuinely talented artists. Even though we live in such a crazy world, im glad we're here with such incredible artists like Taylor. & Of course many others as well❤️

[stepanova]

I only knew about the performance because Jimmy tweeted about it ahead of time. So I stayed up to watch. I felt for Jimmy, he was obviously struggling when he spoke about his mom. When Taylor began to play the piano, I knew what was coming, And I cried. Between "squeeze my hand 3 times", "hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you", and the part about being there for you if you're the toast of the town or if you strike out.... I think it fit Jimmy's relationship with his mom. And the whole audience was probably sobbing. And the hug at the end was as genuine a thing between two friends as there ever was. What a gift that was.

[katieansell]

I love taylor so much and all my love to jimmy at the moment. ❤❤

[ES-dsui]

I was sobbing when i first heard the song. the Red vibes are LEGIT!

[sadlystuckinreality]

I've never really had much feeling either way about Taylor but this is incredible and wonderful for her to do. I cried watching as well.

[peterescudero]

That’s my favorite song from the new album, & you can see why.

[gloss]

"Please don't ever become a stranger whose laugh i could recognize anywhere " this line gets me every single time😢💟

[ilhamr]

Now I have faith it in what I see know I now I have seen an angel in person she is Taylor 💖

[israelsoria]

Anyone remember that “Taylor Swift is over party”? LOL at all those fools who thought that

[anjeu]

This is why Taylor Swift songs are relatable. It’s not all because of her exes. There’s more to it. Don’t be blinded by the bad articles you read about her.