The Roots really are one of the top 5 best bands in late night television. For my money, they are number one. The tops! One of the overwhelming favorites of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is the creativity and thought The Roots put in to deciding what songs to play as each guest walks on. Have you ever paid attention to that? It's a fun game to figure out why they chose what they chose. Sometimes it's obvious but sometimes it takes more thought to find the connection. Can you name why they played what they played? We've been keeping track of all the songs for you! Here's the most recently updated list:
JJ Abrams: Theme from Good Times
Colin Quinn: "Going Back To Brooklyn", Dave Van Ronk
Amy Poehler: "Palin Rap" from Saturday Night Live
Diego Luna & Gael Garcia: "We're A Winner", Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions
Martha Stewart: "Black Steel", Public Enemy
Mike Epps: "Lottery Song", Harry Nilsson
Zachary Quinto & Leonard Nimoy: "Brooklyn's Finest", 2Pac
Joan Rivers: "Poker Face", Lady GaGa
Rachael Ray: "Hey Good Lookin'", Ray Charles
Susan Sarandon: "Dammit Janet" from Rocky Horror Picture Show
Randy Jackson: "Get At Me Dog", DMX
Andy Samberg: "Good Vibrations", Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
Jorge Garcia: "Lost Ones", Jay-Z
Jane Krakowski: "Muffin Top" from 30 Rock
Jeff Probst: "Survival of the Fittest", Mobb Deep
Maya Rudolph: "Loving You", Minnie Ripperton
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