Top of the Pops - Saturday Night Live

Top of the Pops welcomes Ian Rubbish and The Blizzards for one final performance of "It's a Lovely Day."

[dresdnhope]

Aimee Mann ('Til Tuesday & solo artist), Michael Penn (solo artist, music producer & husband), Bill Hader, Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney, Portlandia TV show), Jason Sudeikis, J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.), Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth), Taran Killam.

[carlpop]

That looked like it was going to be a joke, but it turned out to be sincere and very, very nice.

[dandan]

I think this was Fred and Bill’s last show. I could be wrong. I’m pretty sure I watched this live when it happened because they said they were leaving. It’s just like so pure. “I’ve had a lovely night with you.” Those guys are such originals

[morrisal]

The best fucking era of "modern" SNL. The best fucking cast. They ALL were brilliant with much more complex talent than a comedy show requires.

[TitoHerreraB]

BEST PART: They are actually playing. You know Fred is a music virtuoso that plays everything but it's a nice surprise to see the other guys standing their ground. VERY NICE!!!!

[chrism]

Is that Thatcher's secretary on the drums?

[thearchie]

This was less a skit, and more Fred’s dream ‘sign off’ from SNL.
So pure! And smooth, even while skit and the band starts as more of a joke/comedy skit!

[mholliday]

This is one of my fav snl music moments. It’s also cool knowing this was Fred’s last show and Bill and Jason just decided to bounce too. Like what a perfect send off tbh.

[jonmcgoey]

Ya gotta love the, "unguarded, couldn't help myself" smile Carrie flashes at Fred at the 1:50 mark. In the realm of soul mates of comedy, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are tops of the charts with Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara.

[dillimeinbilli]

OMG what a lineup. I love how Carrie dances when she plays guitar, quite characteristic of her.

[DonPeyote]

Hey Margaret Thatcher you're alright!

[andrewsherman]

Fred: "who'll take the solo?"
All the guitarists look at J. Mascis

[SwaggMessiah]

Jason Sudeikis is genuinely one of the best type of person to be friends with, he genuinely cares and appears to be the most emotional whenever someone leaves. Even after he is sending heartfelt messages to everyone like Bill, Kristen, Armisen whenever they do another project/be part of a movie/tv show.

[jimmy_the_squid]

This legit made me tear up, brilliant sendoff to 3 of the best cast members ever

[paulkossak]

Armison is truly gifted. Funny as hell and a fine musician.

[deanbowers]

I really, really, really wish that Ian Rubbish and the Bizzaros would actually have an album!

[ElementsUnknown]

I have the weirdest feeling like that drummer wouldn’t be a half-bad Football coach.

[Andreas-nilt]

I love that everyone is basically playing the same dull riff, except J killing it with full Dinosaur shredding from 2:32 on

[divadina]

Every time Armesin and Hader do musical shit it just works to the point I’m like “can I buy the record”?

[Maccorcrain]

Love how Hader has to hide his smile of absolute delight towards the end.