If you thought it was impossible to play iconic hits from all sorts of genres on kids’ toys, then you clearly haven’t been watching Jimmy Fallon’s classroom instruments series! In this video, Fallon and special guest Gwen Stefani prove just how great these instruments can sound by performing an energetic cover of Stefani’s iconic hit ‘Hollaback Girl’.
Alongside Fallon’s band The Roots, he and Stefani lead the rousing performance and ensure it doesn’t lose any of the badass vibes of the original. Stefani’s vocals are slick and on point, while Fallon’s up-tempo backing vocals and the band’s enthusiasm keep the energy levels flowing. It’s little wonder this video is already turning out to be one of the most popular of the series so far among viewers.
In fact, you can really feel the love for the performance in the video’s comments, where hundreds of viewers have been sharing their thoughts on the unusual rendition. “These guest appearances with class instruments [are] one of the best things Jimmy does,” praised one viewer, whilst many others instantly labelled both Gwen and her performance as “iconic.”
Another of Gwen’s performances that Music Man readers will no doubt also consider to be ‘iconic’ occurred when Gwen took to the Jimmy Fallon stage – alongside a band who played real instruments, this time – to perform her new track, ‘Bouquet’. Gwen looks absolutely stunning in an elegant pink dress, while the country-flavoured track has to be one of her best releases in a long time.
Although the idea of playing iconic songs on classroom instruments might seem unusual, Jimmy Fallon and Gwen Stefani proved without a doubt that it can be done to an extremely high standard. Their version of ‘Hollaback Girl’ alongside Jimmy’s band The Roots has, in fact, been hailed as one of the best and most unique performances of this track ever – and when you watch the video for yourself, you will no doubt realize why!
Jimmy Fallon and Gwen Stefani have truly hit a high note with their rendition of ‘Hollaback Girl,’ proving that classroom instruments can rock any iconic tune. The infectious energy of The Roots and Stefani’s standout vocals leave a lasting impression. For more of this electrifying series and to dive into other unforgettable performances, explore the links below.