Build a Band with Fred Armisen

Jimmy and Fred Armisen are challenged to think of a band name and improvise a hit song on the spot in a random musical style based on the first words they can think of.


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[Konfliction]

I would pay so much money for a whole improvised Fallon / Armisen / Roots album lol

[theradiojem]

I’ll admit Lavender Rollercoaster is an awesome band name

[NewMessage]

"Let's get specific" should be the debut album name.

[asbury]

It's incredibly impressive how the band can instantly capture a specific feel and song style, allowing Jimmy and Fred to improvise. Not since Paul Shaffer (on early SNL and Letterman) have we seen that kind of deftness in arrangement coupled with improve. All props go to The Roots!

[CVo]

There is no better guest than Fred Armisen. None!

[CoolFellaProductions]

I love when they're coming up with the song title Jimmy intensely says, "GRASS" and Fred very sweetly says, "Daffodils!"

[nickrigdon]

The Roots could pick any genre to play and instantly be the best band in the world of that genre

[jonpoon]

Sure his hosting is iffy... but it’s always fun when jimmy is riffing

[reynaafavela]

it’s always a great time with Fred on. Best guest ANYWHERE.

[Zen_k]

“Daffodil grass is appealing in my mind.” ……..great, now I can’t get this lyric out of my head!🤣

[sid.d]

Love Armisen, basically any snl alum with Jimmy. Wish NBC would unclench and be this riffy with all segments tbh.

[addie]

Would literally listen to every single Lavender Rollercoaster song

[villanessa]

Jimmy always ends up doing cockney no matter what 😂

[MsBoocy]

That's a pretty catchy song. I love it. 😍

[PietroBlanca]

They definitely should create a new show together !

[naturepower]

I think this is the best “game with guest” clip I’ve ever watched. Both of them are so natural and harmonious. Seems like they are just going with the flow and completely being themselves. Awesome!

[PiazzaGurl]

People can say what they want about Jimmy... He's Just That Talented. This was AWESOME and hilarious.

[Rob]

Jimmy's suit is fire! Looks like something out of Casino.

[losangeleslovesyou]

Was that Poyser who broke out the harpsichord intro? I *LOVE* it.👏🏽

[timothygraham]

You just created R.E.M's early stuff!