The Lemon Twigs: My Golden Years | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Musical guest The Lemon Twigs performs "My Golden Years" for The Tonight Show.
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[@oscarballesteros225]

that signature John Lennon stance

[@KMEECHY]

Even his strumming style is like John Lennon’s. Almost no arm movement, all in the wrist.

[@Phoebedumplings]

Rickenbacker too

[@josephalaguna]

That was the first thing I noticed lol. Good kids.

[@TheMisterGriswold]

The brothers grew up obsessed with The Beatles.

[@AdnicajChiquis]

I'm watching the Ramones dressed as Hermin's Hermits sounding like the Carpenter's covering a Beach Boy's song and I mean that all in a good way.

[@alistairproductions]

Though hermits wore suits

[@rockinrobbie1968]

Yup.

[@sistahkrista4290]

And a Beatles head shake!

[@the9thanthology]

Playing Beatle instruments like the Beatles

[@sistahkrista4290]

Yep

[@RealFeelsProject]

Seriously - who wants to do a heist breaking into the Tonight Show offices to get our hands on a copy of that vinyl?

[@GaelDT]

It’s only a cardboard copy. Not the actual LP.

[@seurynck]

@@GaelDT It was a joke!

[@EdKazO-Vision]

Support your local record shop.

[@lisettegarcia]

I would expect they all folded​@@EdKazO-Vision

[@MarceloRomero360]

I'm in!

[@jattebrafilmab]

These guys deserve to be huge. I need that new record NOW!!! If it's only half as good as their last one it'll be a masterpiece.

[@selina9091]

I saw them about 3 years ago in New Orleans at One Eyed Jack's on Toulouse. They were amazing.

[@NEEDSHES]

Haha they are) much bigger than Drake or other crap that is "number 1" these days) clever people are still listening to real music, and these guys are already big

[@DANZIG138]

meh, it sucks

[@jattebrafilmab]

@@DANZIG138 Thank you for telling me this. If there's better music that doesn't suck, I'd definitely prefer listening to that. Could you recommend ten songs by ten artists that I should listen to? Thanks in advance!

[@autofocus4556]

No one cares. You’d probably hate them and say they sold out then lol

[@londonstargazer]

I may be their oldest fan (north of 65). They continue to get better and better. Those melodies and harmonies do it for me in a big way.

[@selina9091]

I'm 61 ! I made one of my daughters go with me to see them. She was not interested... until the show started. About 15 minutes in she leaned over and said " Damn ! They're really good"!!

[@markbuchholtzSacramentoCAUSA]

North of 65 as well, and like The 'Twigs!

[@MacSociety]

57 here and love the vibe they are dishing. Well done!

[@cybelefrancoise]

It's a page right out of late 70s early 80s mid western power pop. Reminds me of all those great bands--Shoes, Take Me, Off Broadway, and Yipes!!

[@TheBham54]

Just turned 70 & also a fan. They remind me of Todd Rundgren, XTC, the Raspberries, all the great power pop bands of the past 50 years. Are they getting any commercial airplay?

[@planetpjr]

These are the clever guitar chords and intelligent harmonies and superior real musicians that are much needed right now.

[@brownsounddesign]

Thank you for saying! ❤

[@Toobrokeforagram]

This next album is gonna be a hit for the Twigs I already know

[@TJSlipperman]

Here's hoping. They are certainly one of the more awesome musical acts out now :)

[@johnlawler2455]

Killer Power Pop. Like The Fountains of Wayne meet The Records.

[@LateBloomerMedia]

I'm getting some serious Beatles meet Beach Boys vibes and I'm absolutely here for it

[@196Arcangel]

And David Bowie in there too.

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

With slash on drums.

[@refugio7324]

⁠@@sophieoshaughnessy9469bruno Mars on bass

[@kylebjornson9752]

Filtered through the Raspberries.

[@lisettegarcia]

Yeah, I heard a touch of Mercury in the bridge

[@samcolella2665]

Shout out Jimmy Fallon for bringing this fantastic band in my life. I have listened to their whole discography in the last 3 days, and I am officially a huuuuuuuge fan.

[@mattgurleymusic]

SAME!

[@smallcircles8744]

YES! Been a fan of the boys since "Do Hollywood" came out! So glad to see them on TV again and I cannot wait to see em live again as well. Incredible musicians and its been so nice having Danny back and Reza!

[@MM-vs5ej]

Wow! Killed it! Love they've embraced this jangly tone and deep harmonies... really suits them.

[@Teen_Drama]

I live for that spin Danny does and him untangling himself at 2:00

[@VictoriousSage]

Is this the beatles reborn? holy moly.

[@suites.74]

no just really big beatles fans who decided that these sounds were still cool.

[@VictoriousSage]

@@suites.74 yeah I know. I like it! I'm a big fan of the 60's and 70's sound. 🪩

[@muuuzaklistener]

NEW ALBUM LETS GOOOOOOO

[@avantgardejazz]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

[@bassdrumbone64]

I’m waiting like a kid on Christmas Eve!

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Can’t wait new album dropping. Let’s go

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

@@bassdrumbone64. Too me.

[@Beepkris]

Making it look ridiculously easy. Such a good band!

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Fantastic seeing the lemon twig perform here tonight they are such incredible band , phenomenal song pure bliss ,and beautiful harmony as always guys.

[@noamont9936]

THE MICHAEL KICK???????

[@scodude12]

Lemon twigs love todd Rundgren - I love them - only Beatles style group on the planet now. Great energy and playing. Epic 🎉

[@spinafex5729]

The world needs more songs with harmonies and twelve strings

[@MusikMan]

yes!! and that jingle jangle sound!!

[@nic5227]

They are so ridiculously talented! Amazing songwriters, brilliant musicians and one of the tightest bands out there. They're also really lovely and humble guys too. Go Twigs ❤

[@sydniexmachina]

I was nervous for them while watching but they killed it like always and Michael is so happy

[@cybelefrancoise]

It's a page right out of late '70s early '80s mid-western Power Pop. Reminds me of all those bands: Shoes, Off BroadwayUSA, TakeMe and Yipes!! I think that's why their fan base spans so many generations!

[@ericmalitz]

From the Midwest huh? No one commenting here has any idea about any of these bands (unless they’re power pop fans, in which case they may know the first two.)

[@goodester6924]

80s??

[@avantgardejazz]

SOOOO STOKED!!! I WAS HOPING THEY'D ANNOUNCE THE NEW ALBUM 🥺

[@shawniemar]

I saw these guys live in Portland, OR last year with a good friend of mine. They’re so good live. Can’t wait to see them again.

[@maiab3734]

Bravo, Brothers of Destruction!!

[@jayneanastasia1]

Love their music, such a time back to my teen years in the 70s (yes, I know, I'm old!) So happy to see artists embracing the amazing sounds of those days and making them their own. Fabulous show, guys! xx

[@traffic2678]

YES!!!!!!! NOW PLAY ANY TIME OF DAY PLEASE

[@ssakimoto7817]

So deliciously bringing nostalgic vibes when things seemed more wholesome. A new fan!😸

[@Inequities]

This sounds NOTHING LIKE the studio version

[@goronjon2408]

Best band out there right now! Cant wait for the new album!!!

[@TJSlipperman]

This band certainly needs a lot more love than they get from the modern mainstream music biz. They're a whole lot better than a lot of the stuff on today's Top 40 pop radio, in my opinion.

[@LogFlumeBand]

So cool! Uni Boys (the drummer Reza’s band) are totally worth checking out too. The Twigs produced their last album!

[@topsecretsound914]

Yep agreed Uni Boys are super cool

[@muuuzaklistener]

uni boys are to LA what the twigs are to NY. 2 musical giants respective to their own coasts.

[@Tityretupatulae]

@@muuuzaklistener😂 uni boys musician giants 😂😂😂😂 they have the most embarrassing lyrics, a teenager would do better

[@jc5734]

THANKS! Just listened, loving it!!

[@fernandoperdomomusic]

The Best Young Band In The World Right Now...... They are unreal talents and the product of great parenting!!!!!!!

[@vjsutopia7501]

I'd like to see them meet up with the Shallbetter brothers....... THAT would be a great concoction.

[@vedanshipatel9523]

Love the song!!!!

[@michaelharkins4309]

Todd Rundgren is a major influence on the Lemon Twigs. It would be nice to hear and see Todd on Jimmy Fallon's incarnation of The Tonight Show. He performed many times on the Late Show with David Letterman and Jay Leno's version of the Tonight Show, but Jimmy and his staff have all but ignored this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee... and heavily influential singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and studio wizard.

[@vjsutopia7501]

You took my thoughts and put them down!!! You are spot on. Had the pleasure of meeting them at a venue in NYC what sweethearts. Very talented, we need this down to earth catchy happy sound. TR is very close with their family.

[@JakeHo-o2d]

I was really bummed when Johnny marr was no longer opening for the killers for Houston since it got rescheduled 2x, but the lemon twigs was a very nice surprise

[@inalltheirgorgeouscolors8091]

They look like they’re straight out of the 70s

[@nahte-]

That’s the goal

[@mixmagno30]

SOUND LIKE WEEZER THEN LIKE THE BEATLES the front man move like jhon lennon the bass is the paul bass its good but looks like a the beatles cover band PEACE!!!

[@redadamearth]

Um. Why did Fallon say, the "LEMMING Twigs"? lol Lemming: a person who unthinkingly joins a mass movement, especially a headlong rush to destruction. lol

[@MrDobalinaMistaBobDobalina]

Love this! Great job Michael, sounded top! 👍🏼

[@iadiramorales68]

Hey, this is amazing 🤩 never heard of them, and I think it’s groovy 😊 I’m going to have this song on my play list. Spectacular ❤❤❤ it makes me smile 😃 on a sunny ☀️ day

[@jamesdere7272]

If you like this you should definitely listen to their album « Everything Harmony » Just the first song on that album… ouf

[@bassdrumbone64]

Welcome to the club

[@Natural_Order]

Oh man their last album was incredible do yourself a favor and

[@JohnnyUnrotten]

So refreshing; no fake auto tune or tracks; real musicians and harmonies.

[@neldinsky]

YES!! Finally. The real deal. 100% TALENT. N

[@neldinsky]

@mikedavis8008 Yes! Making 1/3 of ALL pop music for the last 50 years.....UNauthentic. Got it.....thanks.

[@vladimirblade.r]

UPCOMING WHAT

[@VanielDeeform]

These guys remind me of Red Kross, but playing here in an even cleaner jangle power pop style. Terrific dynamics, harmonies & composition. Like if The Oneders from That Thing You Do, had kept on playing and this was a song they did around the time of 1970's Bubblegum and FM Rock kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5uxhXyhodlrmtEsi=KY9jrktyx5mzpw1P

[@Mr_Jingle]

the twigs are playing a big part in bringing back that power pop jangle and I’m all here for it

[@paulgibson3259]

All I see is their incredible talent. It's so hard to write a pop song like this and make it your own. . Im 65 and I remember how exciting it was to discover a new band. 45 years later I found another one.

[@julieb.5860]

people like to say they're the new beatles or the new beach boys but i think they are just 'the lemon twigs', first and unique. they are a fresh interpretation of a bygone era.

[@dantejc.2]

Brian and Michael compliment each other so well. I

[@alexisr2392]

I’ve been a fan of the lemon twigs since I was a junior in high school (2017)! They are FINALLY getting the recognition they deserve! They will forever be my favorite band. I’ve seen them live 4 times (twice in CT and twice in NYC)- if you ever have the opportunity to watch them play… DO IT!!!!!

[@muuuzaklistener]

twice in LA! they are my favorite live band they sound incredible every time!

[@nmp290765]

at first i thought they were just a pastiche but when its done this well you realize they're not just copyists. for me the best band in years, they warm my middle aged heart

[@KelsoBradshaw]

drummer is hot

[@jamesallen8917]

Great to see them getting some mainstream action. These boys are super talented and all they've had is grainy youtube footage for years. Ive always said get them on tv

[@Tityretupatulae]

They been on tv many times

[@jamesallen8917]

@Tityretupatulae i know theyve had some tv appearances but not many. Their biggest downfall is the content of them on youtube is crappy phone recordings. If they got morr quality footagr out there theyd be massive

[@lbloveslife25-LisaBZ]

They've been on Fallon in 2016, Conan, Colbert all thru 2017 in between touring the entire US, Europe, Japan, and Australia when my daughter was the bassist back then. Then the band restructured in Jan 2018 and were on Jimmy Kimmel, Colbert again, and now Fallon, have toured again all over the country, Europe and beyond... trust me, their not just on KZbin and their videos aren't done with a phone.

[@jamesallen8917]

@lbloveslife25-LisaBZ youtube them right now. Crappy footage everywbere. If i was their manager the firsy thing i would do is film their shows with high quality gear and get it out there. Look at their spotify numbers, barely anyones heard of them and they are a great band

[@KJ-wx2su]

@@lbloveslife25-LisaBZyour daughter was the bassist? That’s dope. I just rediscovered these guys the other day, and they’ve already become one of my favorite musical acts of all time (and this coming from a 32 year old black guy lol) if you happen to be in contact with them, tell them they have a fan in DC!

[@planetpjr]

I can hear the girls screaming on the Ed Sullivan show! These guys got Vox guitar amps same as the Beatles had 60 years ago and a Hofner bass too! So cool, I thought I heard a little Paul McCartney throat sound at the end, really rockin. They are old souls, I am glad that they know.

[@Luke_E_Babyy]

This sounds like 1980s REM.

[@kellyneary4]

it’s so weird watching people you went to high school with be so incredible successful 😭 can’t wait for their new album to come out

[@skarloeyexpress4353]

Oh this is totally their Ed Sullivan show moment

[@aerenstormchild]

I am here because of Michael MacDonald’s shoutout on Rick Beato

[@purplespecter]

2 guitars, 1 bass, 1 drums, 3 vocalists. No ableton playback. Pure talent!

[@michaelprozonic]

Boomer here, first time seeing the Lemon Twigs and I am having early Beatles flashbacks right down to McCartney’s Hofner bass

[@Nerkin610]

And the Rickenbacker, plus the way the Michael (the lead singer) holds the guitar! They’re big Beatles fans since childhood, of course. And I recommend their entire discography. These brothers are on a Lennon-McCartney level of songwriting talent, in their own right.

[@FancyToughskins]

They got the songs, they got the chops, they got the looks. Why aren't these guys huge stars?

[@me0wgan]

REZAAAAA LETS GOOOOO

[@rnemchev]

The world has missed this for so long!

[@lucythestrawberry]

i love the lemon twigs!!!!!!

[@sonicgrub]

They have retro fever like Redd Kross had. Good thing. Wonder what the McDonald brothers think of the D'Addario brother's music?

[@renaudrenard601]

Those 2 Brothers are the Future. One day, they will be famous in the World and play in stadiums. Keep an eye on that Band. They deserve more

[@nearlyoutofideas]

I'm reminded somewhat of The Raspberries, though not in any derivative way, just the general feel.

[@MrUnclesean]

best band in the Milky Way .... and prob Andromeda too

[@pauleddy2]

Whole step down

[@perdothegit]

Oh wow! Didn't notice, but you're totally right.

[@muuuzaklistener]

think they’ve played it live like this every time if im not mistaken?

[@LuchoJ2110]

Great to see Sir Bryan May on drums. JK respect for the boys!

[@seurynck]

Reza Matin ~ He plays guitar for the Uni Boys, when he isn’t drumming with the Twigs.

[@liamgauvreau]

Lmao for real

[@billiethefrenchie]

You guys were great at the fucking Westport Library! 😘

[@egala005]

Why does Michael sound so 'poppy' in this one? Did an agent tell him to change his singing style?

[@Tityretupatulae]

Michael has a different personality and he re-enacts a different person every album. He was Keith Moon, then Loud Reed, now Lennon.

[@muuuzaklistener]

@@Tityretupatulaei miss his gnarly lou reed phase. what a fun one that was.

[@sherynp9340]

Everything Harmony & Songs for the General Public were two cracking albums. I can’t wait for this new one. I’m excited 😊 Please come to Australia!

[@afro208]

did you catch them on tour in Australia late last year?

[@sherynp9340]

No, I didn’t know until it was too late. I think it was a festival.

[@genghis_connie]

New to me. The song sounds familiar. Really great!

[@crocblock2]

“New To Me” is actually the name of one of their songs, and is one of my personal favorites lol

[@genghis_connie]

@@crocblock2 Ha! Well that’s a coincidence!

[@guitarjoe4580]

​@genghisconnie Hello genghisconnie never heard of this band by the way just was curious do you play music?

[@genghis_connie]

@@guitarjoe4580 Yuh-huh. You?

[@guitarjoe4580]

@genghisconnie That's cool we'll guitar in my name I don't play well but at the beginners stage so to speak what instrument you play if you don't mind me asking🤔

[@ghostface_grilla1155]

I'll stick with jellyfish

[@johnvicaireiii5537]

They rushed it a little in one part, but overall, not a bad performance× ... I take it back... it sounds fine.

[@lorrinatreadway2938]

The lead singer looks so much like Peter Tork of the Monkees! I 💕 them!!!

[@Stratocaster65]

Wow,,,Power Pop lives!

[@MMarkovich]

This version of the live band is a good setting. The first band with the bassist on keys and the girl on bass sounded very fresh but a bit amateur, the second bad had too many First Ladies, every touring member was extremely skilled and the two brothers didn’t stand out as they should. This set up is the right balance.

[@NeatBeatZone]

The album is going to be a soundtrack to my summer. Judging by the two tracks I've heard say far. Very cool. 😀

[@captainamerica3067]

Finally, music is back

[@EmmaRoseNethery]

This is amazing!! Congratulations! Can’t waist for the album!!❤❤

[@drbobinski1]

For those loving this, check out the The Knack.

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Best band around for several years now, just need more people to know it!

[@Nerkin610]

Glad (and not surprised) to see you’re onboard the Twig train of immaculate taste! Your channel is one of my favourite music related ones :-)

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

@@Nerkin610 thanks! Yeah been loving them since I saw them supporting Arctic Monkeys in 2018. Although Brian was on sick leave for that gig.

[@jonathanmarkham1998]

@@AndrewDixonMusicI came across them when they supported Arctic monkeys in 2018 too, and I thought they were crap. Having listened to a few of their songs, it’s all quite decent but unfortunately comes off like inferior versions of 60/70s pop songs. I’ll keep listening to their stuff more and maybe my view will change over time though.

[@deborahwhite8401]

Just wonderful, great job!

[@CarlosEnriqueAmaro]

When the beastly beatle guys have lemon twigs…

[@JohnnyUnrotten]

I hope young talent like Lemon Twigs can get just as much validation as Taylor Swift.

[@1thesurfer]

My mom likes them.

[@mudduckmedia6190]

So original…yet you can hear so many influences in their songs. Their Parents brought them up listening to good music. This it what has been missing in today’s music…real talented, musicians, singers and songwriters.

[@Frost-ze6rw]

There’s a lot of really talented musicians and songwriters in modern music. If you like this listen to some Weyes Blood, Alvvays, Tame Impala, and Big Thief. All great bands/artists who have classic influences but have developed their own sound.

[@AndyAction]

Up with the Lemon Twigs!

[@jennydeaf9O9]

down with imagin dragginz!

[@kevinquinn4499]

I tip my hat to the Tonight show for supporting the best band in the world right now. Hope the world is watching.

[@djsteve6687]

Is this 2024... or 1967?🤔

[@common12]

Finally, some normal pop/rock for a change!

[@emiliensv]

Michael is moving like john lennon on his legs ^^. Great song by the greatest band of the last 5 years. And for many years to come.

[@noisychamps]

3:14 Ramone! When Jimmy thinks he spots Joey Ramone on the drums #rezamatin

[@janewhite384]

Yah yah yah great sound great look

[@phil4208]

Love it , I'm in the mood for a lemon drop shot now

[@brunosantos-vj5wk]

messi is really out there just doing side quests. goat

[@joerogan3079]

*LET'S GO MY LEMON BROS!!!* 🍋🍋🍋

[@clairebradshaw]

That Rickenbacker tho *in love*

[@thuythuynguyen8043]

I really really appreciate those Lemon twigs, they are gifted and clever guys (rare combined qualities nowadays )...surely that fame and popularity will never drift them away from their integrity and quest of excellency and authenticity in their music 💗😎🎸

[@samuelhahn3401]

They might be the only band that sounds amazing on these late night shows. Feels like the sound is always slightly off, but they sounded amazing.