It’s an awesome song, too! Was wondering if it was a cover, or if It was written as part of the skit. I’m guessing the latter. See also: SNL’s History of Punk… hilarious.
I'm going to miss the Duke myself! But I wouldn't be a BIT surprised if old Phil didn't like to act just a bit crazy like with the guitar playing here. He was, after all, a Navy man!
British punk is pretty great. Nice to see that Elton John can laugh about himself and has a good sense of humor. And Fred Armisen and Bill Hader are comedy geniuses as usual.
"Shut up" lol that always kills me. Thank God for RU-vid as they don't screen SNL in the UK. Bill Hader and the other chap (sorry!) do the Sex Pistols / Clash sound really well considering they're American. And Hader's cockney accent is impeccable.
+Cloud Cuckoo Well, Fred Armisen (the other chap) was in punk band in the 90s. He is really a big fan of punk counterculture. Plenty of his skits, alongside Hader, revolving around his punk music influence.
Haders not actually playing, I'm not sure if Fred Armisen is playing here, because there are no mics on the kit but he can actually play pretty well. As Brian said, Fred was in a punk band.
Yep. Armisen is great. I haven't seen him show up on Seth Meyer's show in a while but he has subbed in Seth's Late Night band a bunch of times on drums and guitar. Would love to see him back.
Here is the lyrics : Johnny's in a riot in the street Windows smashed by the police I'm bored of working in the factory but I don't wanna be on the dole Rudy took a ball to the face And I lit fire to a rubbish bin You won't find me at the disco Hey Rod Stewart is the king of the fools There's a riot in London Do you like my clothes? There's a riot in London On the radio There's a war in Britain Take a look at my clothes Enjoy our music on the radio
“And she must be the only QUEEN who wears Ann Taylor” The fact that he delivers that line and the reply “it’s quite refreshing actually” completely deadpan when they ask him about no longer being the most hysterical queen in the room had me snorting and laughing. He’s got a way better sense of humour than I thought 😁
He even flashed her a dirty look after the Ann Taylor reference. Most hosts never look away from the cue cards. For a person who has never done this type of show before, he killed it.
The accents Armisen and Hader chose are very interesting choices. Armisen's is a rare one to find these days, but he's hitting his notes to perfection! Very impressive...
@@Random_Wierdo. Well, its because Ann Taylor is the kind of clothing which, for the lack of better words, would be worn by a mid level career woman. Like a manager. Someone who is important, but looking to be MORE important. In other words, still climbing the ladder of her success. Ann Taylor is known as a brand that specializes in clothes that are in fashion but a more subdued version of it. Her clothes are very...well, corporate uniform. Something a woman would wear because she feels she HAS to for her job, not because she WANTS to or that it would be her personal style. Naturally, one would assume a queen would wear an ensemble by a top designer. And of course, custom made and not off the rack.
0:55 Elton: Your majesty, I understand you will like me to play something at the wedding and I'll be honoured to take part in this beautiful union Queen: Shut up....LMAO!!!
Fred's ear for music is so fluid and it makes me love his soul even more. Also hearing Elton John singing punk, knowing he is from England and was a huge front runner in the music world by the time punk came along gets me in a musically vibrant feel. Looked like it gave him a moment of mild catharthis being able to perform this way,even for a minute.
@@robertmoffit1135 I know right! Fred Armisen is an amazing drummer too. Not sure if you've heard his old punk band stuff but the guy was technically great. Really inventive beats for the songs. And one of my all time fav SNL cast members. Hader too for that matter.
Elton's sense of humor is so cool, he's a nice comedian and he doesn't care making fun of himself... Fred and Bill, as always cracking me off with that cockney accent.
This isn't actually acted out this is a documentary on the royal family....(Also living here would be much more enjoyable if these two where in charge) 💂
The only punk 'song' ever without swear words. These SNL guys have seriously nailed those cockney accents. Honestly the best performance I've ever seen by Americans. And they kept them going through the entire sketch.
Johnny's in a riot in the street Windows smashed by the police I'm bored of working in the factory But I don't wanna be on the dole Rudy took a ball to the face And i set fire to the rubish bin You won't find me at the disco Hey Rod Stewart here's kick in the balls There's a riot in London Do you like my clothes? There's a riot in London on the radio There's a war in Britain Take a look at my clothes There is chaos On the radio
“I have to call Mr Berlusconi back, he wants to know if his plus one counts for two minors” 😲😂😂 went right over everybody’s heads lol now THATS punk rock -kudos to whoever wrote that!
