Video: Joanna Newsom on Jimmy Fallon

I'll admit that I didn't really "get" her first album, and didn't give the new one much of a chance. But I caught this clip on Friday night and may have become a Joanna Newsom fan. I have some exploring to do.

Video: Vampire Weekend on Jimmy Fallon

If Jimmy Fallon's done one thing right so far, it's getting a killer lineup of musical guests. And actually I think he's done alright on the humor front as well.

I'm lukewarm on this new song, though. And on Vampire Weekend's live presence. Oh well. You can decide for yourself. (Also, that was a total bummer when they announced then cancelled the free show at CMU last summer. Man.)

Video: Public Enemy on Jimmy Fallon

Check out Chuck D., still representing the Buccos of Suckitude all these years later. (Didn't the Pirates try to sue him back in the 80's or something?) This performance is awesome, and it also confirms that the Roots can enhance even a tried-and-true classic, as they fill in for Anthrax on "Bring the Noise."

Video: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah debut new tune on Jimmy Fallon

I have to say, Fallon isn't doing too bad so far. Could have something to do with the presence of Burgher Anthony Jeselnik on his writing staff, yes?

Anyway, the song is apparently called "Statues." Good stuff.


Download:
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - "Statues"

Reminders: Bono is to Dave as Van is to Jimmy

First up tonight, U2 start their whole week-long deal on Letterman. Then, change over to NBC see if Jimmy Fallon bombs as bad as expected before stepping back to let Van Morrison close out the show.