Subway Busking with Green Day (Bonus): “Dilemma,” “Look Ma, No Brains!” and “American Idiot”

[@Honeydbunny]

I love how much it feels like an old house party with a local band, only Green Day can give that energy

[@ravenhawke5]

You should look up Ren and the Big Push busking in the streets of Brighton.

[@MearasRex]

Esp the video for Bobby Sox! Went to so many HS parties in the 80s that looked like that. 😂

[@stretch5021]

The way the crowd was singing along even to the new songs makes me so happy they knocked it out the park on this new album and I couldn't be more hype. One of my favorite bands ever

[@nascardonuts]

Dilemma's great

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

Seeing that was like wow Green Day is back!

[@volutedmetal8543]

@@jasonmurdoc9533 honestly, yeah! I love the Trilogy (it’s a lot of fun and has a decent variety in style), and I saw them on tour for RevRad, but ‘SAVIORS’ is the first time I’ve really FULLY felt like ‘Green Day is back!,” since 21CB (which is when I became a fan)

[@DanaWhiteOfficial]

as a Green Day mega fan who grew up on Dookie, Insomniac, Nimrod, Warning, and American Idiot. Nothing makes me happier than seeing people singing along to new Green Day songs like this. The album isn’t even out yet!!

[@vickytaylor9604]

I pre-ordered it on Amazon..It came Sunday..I listened Monday..it's f-ing awesome !!

[@dojusticelovemercy1]

To be real, I hadn't listened to Green Day much since "Insomniac." But maaaan this new album smacks. Now I'm going through their whole catalogue and realizing what I missed.

[@eunjioppa4803]

my father was the biggest Green Day fan and he raised me with their music as well. He was dreaming about seeing them live but he never got to do that, because he passed away 2 years ago. Now seeing this video made me think of him and how much he would’ve loved this performance. Brought a smile to my face

[@jayess8714]

I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing

[@lildballin86]

Sorry for your loss 💚

[@jonathanwhite6881]

His spirit is smiling, wherever it may be.

[@eunjioppa4803]

thank you so much ❤️

[@kantamusic23]

@@eunjioppa4803 I think you should be the one to make it.

[@Hollybrews3]

Green Day is the hug our generation needed.

[@helloimjessanderson]

Omg I so agree 😅😊

[@Goatchild90]

As someone who has had emotional reactions to American Idiot regularly when it came out in 2004, I can confirm

[@fanigonzalez180]

AMEN hahaha

[@SomeKidFoundtheInternet__888]

I wish I could have a non metaphorical hug from them :(

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

True

[@sow_scout4989]

Gotta give props to Jimmy. He's also done a really good job with the tambourine.

[@matthewlab3834]

I was skeptical at first - flashbacks to the SNL "More cowbell" skit - but, yes, he did well!

[@zacpilled]

@@matthewlab3834 it's funny you mention that, because when they performed "East Jesus Nowhere" on SNL, Will Ferrel came out on stage with a cowbell and played with them!

[@matthewlab3834]

I will look for it!@@zacpilled

[@shanebrown3320]

The dude is incredibly unfunny but he is actually a good musician and singer.

[@sidsatellite2434]

St. Jimmy

[@SHEABUDDHA]

Out of all the times I pass this station, I would be the one to miss one of my favorite bands on regular stomping grounds 🥺✨️ Hope the tourist enjoyed themselves.

[@dcpureandclean2442]

Which station was it?

[@BamNovak]

Spewing :(

[@leylandbrenner7110]

47-50 Street/Rockefeller Center (B, D, F, M) @@dcpureandclean2442

[@risksrewardsrelics51]

@@dcpureandclean244247-50 Sts. Rockefeller Center

[@khawajth]

More motivation to go to the concert

[@TimmyGMusic]

I LOVE the new tune “Dilemma”, stands shoulder to shoulder with some of their greatest tunes!

[@thatsmallguy6729]

Also I'd say 1981, Strange Days Are Here to Stay

[@reverb508]

@@thatsmallguy6729the whole album is really strong! I haven’t bonded with the last two tracks yet, but man, this album is the best thing they’ve done in years!

[@stealyourheartz]

​@@thatsmallguy6729look ma, no brains is def on my list too alongside your additions

[@max_91]

i love how Jason White didn't took out his wig 🤣

[@timli1830]

First! Thank you Jimmy for posting this video today! I was just told that I have a non cancerous brain tumor which I did surgery for yesterday. This video has really brightened my day!

[@saywhat6062]

Good news indeed! A speedy recovery to you.

[@timli1830]

@@saywhat6062 Thank you!

[@bryannguyen8440]

@@saywhat6062 it’s bad news. Same comment on every video

[@pyrusdragonoid2013]

​@@bryannguyen8440Exactly!

[@bethgoldman2560]

Get well! And congrats on a benign diagnosis

[@Gerolanfalan]

Green Day is the G.O.A.T.!!! Glad to see them at New Year's Eve and now, staying relevant!

[@nabrismuftia]

The guy with glassess ruined the songs with the tambourine. He did not play it well,

[@nxclyons]

⁠@@nabrismuftiayou mean jimmy fallon?

[@jjunture]

If you haven’t seen it yet, you should watch the halftime show at the Grey Cup from last year (2023). They put on a heck of a show for the Canadian crowd.

[@GamerLife-ww3bf]

Warms my heart to see people my age singing along to one of the greatest bands ever instead of jamming to this modern era of music. Green Day will forever be one of the best and their new album will go down in history as some of their best work even though all of it is amazing

[@traceykoontz2868]

When this was on last night I had to text my daughter she is a huge fan and as I am too, I just can't ever see myself ever listening to anything other than rock or grunge it always makes me happy.

[@GamerLife-ww3bf]

@traceykoontz2868 agreed they're two of the best genres of music ever, I listen to a bit of rap mixed in but none of this newer generation of stuff usually. Music has went downhill a lot since the early 2000's

[@PennyLane88]

Billie looks incredible, so happy to see them killing it ❤

[@7yearsofbangtanandcounting879]

Words cannot explain how much I love Green Day since the 90s … thank you for this from UK

[@hafsasaleemi7191]

The audience UNDERSTOOD the assignment 😂

[@wikedwun]

Billy Joe has such an iconic voice

[@JadedJoe-tk3vm]

7:31 Jason White rocking that solo part!!🗣️🔥🤩

[@anniepsh9363]

Love how Billie gave the floor to the crowd at one point, and they sang in unison “I’m not part of the MAGA agenda” - the smile on Billie’s face 😃

[@MountainCat1M]

That gave me a glimmer of hope that America is not totally foregone.

[@matthewtaylor1592]

lol I hope he sings it like that forever!!😂😂

[@Miketv79]

​@@matthewtaylor1592same

[@Yeehaw019]

I don't care about the politics, I only care for the great Green Day music * ✨

[@mattz8956]

@@MountainCat1M If you don't think the same for the other side you're a hypocrite

[@jerrycurls88]

6:40 - the crowd knows the updated lyrics!

[@Greenyoshi72]

We’ve known for 8 years!

[@LukeWarmReception]

The God Fathers of pop punk ❤️ The new album is even better than I expected

[@naomiweaver1855]

Phenomenal!!! Only Green Day could bring this level of awareness and joy anywhere!!! Even the subway!!!

[@ravenhawke5]

Look up Ren...

[@saywhat6062]

Glad to see so many young’ins following these guys. Wish i was there for this!

[@Ravenzero-oz7sf]

1:16 that guard at the back tho🤘

[@silosabana]

Jimmy is so fun playing tambourine with Green Day, he’s a mood enhancer

[@joesr31]

Been seeing them everywhere, glad their back, hope some of their newer songs catch on, they're awesome and they deserve to get back to their former glory days

[@rosetree4924]

I am sitting infront of computer to see it and alomost couldn't help bursting into tears. This video really brings back to my middle school years and makes me feel young and alive. Before the COVID-19, they had a Asian Tour plan and I was looking forward to see them in HK. I am still looking forward to! Much love, guys.

[@AlisonBee]

Oh my goodness, when the crowd singing along is so loud you can tell the mixers had a hard time!! My 7 year old son is the biggest Green Day fan, and I can't wait to show him this.

[@jzhb.1895]

Bet this made so many old souls happy that day on that platform. I wish my old friends are doing great. 😌

[@beardown6574]

Great crowd! Loved the energy! Nice mini set there. Good on ya Green Day that was fun!

[@andrese.castillo8869]

new generations... this is real music

[@pyaephyohein08]

Exactly what i want to say 😂

[@mariah_0011]

Jimmy's tamborine the whole time 😂 Love this impromptu set, wish we could see more of them!!

[@MissChristineMusic]

Never thought I'd hear American Idiot with a tambo 🤣

[@filmcrew3531]

As I work in the industry, I boggle at the permits this takes to achieve... Cheers! And Hell Yes to the new Green Day album!!!

[@FlyLikeDove]

Indeed! And the crowd control it takes to not draw more attention in an enclosed space - kudos to everyone involved in pulling this off! And forget about anywhere anyone needed to be that way, because Green Day! 🤘😂 So cool!

[@djcrystalclear8169]

NBC rules 30 Rock and everything around it for a mile.

[@balme74]

Where are they getting their power from and where's FoH?? 😂

[@nappyminnie]

I commute on the subway to work everyday and have been listening to Dilemma nonstop since discover 2 weeks ago. Can’t believe I missed this! And I was on the subway during this time too! Seen Greenday live twice now but wish I was there up and close!! 😢

[@kmw4359]

7:03 Tré Cool with the eye flutter … made me giggle

[@annbudilova]

I wish I was there!❤ thank you Jimmy for this surprise performance! Love Green Day!

[@TiberiusRoll7]

I would have loved to be there in person!! But it was so much fun to see it on here!! Such an awesome little show that was!!

[@Jesusofsuburbia768]

Me too. I would have loved to have seen them at the marquis in London too 😔

[@michaelpalkovics]

While on tour, if they need someone to jump around the stage banging on a tambourine, I’ve got some vacation days to use. Lol

[@JesseNorellMusic]

Anyone else notice the crowd adopting the new lyrics in American Idiot when Billy Joe steps away from the mic? 🤘

[@ricobuttonpusher7061]

Fucking awesome. So punk rock

[@johntnguyen1976]

Just proves how relevant this song still is.

[@Zbgaming23]

No I’m fine with them singing mags agenda but they do realize lots of republicans like them too plus we aren’t all bad people

[@reverb508]

@@Zbgaming23not all Republicans are the same. I know some wonderful people that lean conservative in their beliefs. The MAGA movement represents something far more extreme and runs counter to everything Green Day has ever stood for. Read the rules for 924 Gilman St where Green Day got their start in the 80’s. They’ve always been progressive in their politics. The homophobic, transphobic, and xenophobic rhetoric coming from this group is disgusting and Green Day is justified in ostracizing them.

[@SoyLuis_Luis]

Green day, thank you for making our all lives happier!

[@colinsvideoarchive]

Legendary and iconic performance!

[@scinko5162]

This was awesome the impromptu setup, the fans, the classic yet modern awesome vibes. Need more fun gigs like this.

[@peterleslie4497]

Many thanks mr jimmy fallon..for sharing this memorable moment!❤❤❤

[@rutentoot]

So amazing to rock that straight to the people with that message of real America.

[@ariesnurafrian8002]

8:46 the most epic moment bro ever had when he gets a handshake from Billie, pure awesomeness 👏

[@andrewwild8798]

Well done Jimmy fallon for doing this,I'm from England and I love green day, there my favourite band,incredible 😂🎉🎸🥁🎸🥁🎶🎶🎸🎸🥁🥁

[@tammyjantzen9004]

Jimmy kills it with that tambourine!

[@cynthj]

Billie Joe's face when the crowd sings "not part of the MAGA agenda" was priceless 6:40

[@theavengers.]

Love them and their music since young

[@rezahasheminasab]

Thanks a million for bringing this joy

[@quandotenhotempo]

My favorite band since I was a kid. ❤

[@nnayar]

6:40, this!!! 💯

[@Sweet_Children_Official]

I really don’t care what people say about them trying to sell fucking records and shit… either way Green Day rules and their punk rock and don’t give a fuck! I LOVE EM FOR THAT

[@yonan3232]

love that smile on Billie's face!

[@ricobuttonpusher7061]

So punk rock I love it

[@jessa1355]

American Idiot is more relevant now than ever before. Excellent shout out from Green Day. DGAF

[@angelarivasplata7774]

Thank you for your amazing music! I never forget your concert in Peru , this was full of love for your fans!🇵🇪❤️🥰 thank you Jimmy you are the best!

[@rachaelhill8647]

Jimmy fits right in, love it!! 😍

[@nilobellido1844]

gracias por existir green day amo este momento que nos estan regalando los amo

[@bmartin9678]

This was so well done! Sound quality and images. Loved hearing the acoustic versions. Thank you Fallon team and Green Day!

[@kimbauer6666]

This was awesome!!! 🤘🤩 one of the very few times I wish I lived in USA 🇺🇸

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Wish you could have seen where we all grew up in 70's/80's. I haven't been back to the SF East Bay in a long time, but Oakland and Berkley where Green Day are from was a great place to grow up. I used to see them, Metallica (was friends with Exodus and others) just hanging out pretty often back in the day. Tre used to hang out with friends at the Peetes's Coffee shop closest to my house. Got to see the birth of thrash metal at keg parties in the late 70's, too. But then no doubt I'd love to have seen where you grew up too. So much awesomeness everywhere imo. Ah well, we can't experience everything.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

In NYC and all big cities, money talks. I have visited NYC 2 times, people were just rude. I'm a world traveler, I have not seen other cities more rude than new Yorkers. I was asking for subway directions, that person was about to chew me up😢

[@tammyshaw4540]

FALLON blows it out of the water with Green Day ! WOW ! ❤ IT !

[@GodsMemeTV]

imagine being late for work and suddenly you got into a crow like this without any chances of catching the train on time 😂😂😭

[@Hollybrews3]

My dad would be so mad lol

[@MaryDowns-cy7sr]

You'd a legitimate, not to mention fabulous excuse!

[@imagenesypalabras1]

As far I know they're the first one performance more than 2 or 3 songs in subway with Jimmy Fallon

[@samuelgong4968]

Green Day is known for playing over any time limit. They love playing! Especially for smaller crowds, they often play small venues in the Bay Area under fake band names.

[@michaelpalkovics]

When they were in the UK, They set up in a super small venue with Tre set up at the window. More people in the street than inside trying to hear them. They love the small venue stuff

[@mondomikeg4921]

@@samuelgong4968 Saw them as the Foxboro Hot Tubs... EPIC show!

[@danpalmer8]

It was the Marquis pub in Covent Garden@@michaelpalkovics

[@MearasRex]

The crowd understood the assignment❣️

[@ChelleInTheCity]

Yay! More!! I was really sad I didn’t see American Idiot on the show! I was like no way it was that short 😂😂😂 this is amazing! Jimmy F you got robbed at the Emmy’s! Like who does this kind of stuff?! No one but you man! ❤❤ signed a Jimmy Fallon from #Detroit!

[@iidnekss]

5:40 제이슨 전주 나오고 바로 코드 잡는거 진짜 개멋있다

[@joaomarcelofernandes9255]

New song is amazing, thanks Green Day 🤘🤘

[@jackie41083]

Glad Joel shook hands with that guy at the end. He knew pretty much all the lyrics and is probably a huge fan

[@phynx2006]

Oh to be on the subway platform on that day, such an awesome experience, Green Day must love that most of the people know the lyrics to their songs, must be such a rush 👍👍

[@samuelcookphippen]

Okay, that was f**king awesome. Literally the best Fallon clip I’ve seen since Eddie Vedder sang about tar balls in your mouth.

[@sarahfield54]

Jimmy Fallon is as musical as he is humorous ❤️🎶 Green D 8:40 ay has always be awesome since their beginning

[@redroseeeeeeeeeeeee]

8:07 bless the security guy scanning the perimeter, looking out for them 8:18 never loses focus 😂

[@cynthiarucker9090]

This made my night! Love this!!! Hi!! Green Day and Jimmy!

[@sh4dylol]

I CANT WAIT FOR SAVIORS TOUR

[@lucaliaci8588]

fucking hell man what a fucking song, and very punk with the acoustic busking mood , dilemma is an instant hit , i'm sure he knew so many people would have connected to this song...even if it's actually a really personal song for him. this is probably the absolute winner song of the album

[@miguelangelperez2849]

My boys I'm so proud of you! Your music makes me feel alive! Thank you so much!

[@evanhrabak839]

Well done, Green Day, Jimmy Fallon, security, and NBC Studios! Jimmy, I love your energy and wish nothing but the best for you all. Your job, although busy, seems like fun and such a delight. I wish I could work with you and your team. Keep us all laughing.

[@unbornborg3261]

fallon looks so jazzed to be slapping the tambourine with green day

[@giovannizampieri8832]

I was there. it was AMAZING. best day of my life.

[@karenemin]

I absolutely loved this album ❤ how I wish I could be that people ! 😍

[@ingry]

handing the pick off to that dude at the end broke his brain lol

[@christianayvar3190]

it’s funny how Jason is the only one still wearing his wig!

[@Ponchiboy444]

The multiple dudes that know the new songs are so randomly in the subway in that place and time, what a small world xd love green day

[@iamthecatalyst.]

So glad u all finally managed to do another one of these… been waiting a while … these are always great.

[@dankim23]

Jason White looks like Fred Armisen in character.

[@MafferRamirez07]

I think that with Dilemma they have a banger again

[@Alyssav90]

Going to their concert in June🎉🎉🤘 I've loved them since I was in highschool and now I'm 33.. It's about time 😂 I can't f-ing wait!

[@monicapryts987]

That grin on Billie Jo's face when they sing back a certain line.😍

[@johnnowak9548]

Amazing!! The new tunes kick ass! Can’t wait for the new album!

[@girlfriday9939]

I am so happy that I, all those years ago turned on the tv, watched Basket case and that was it❤GD fan for life!

[@rolandphapha3339]

This was so wholesome... Loved it❤

[@lewistasso8866]

I wasn't having a great day today. I saw this and it turned into a great day thanks to Green Day...featuring Jimmy Fallon.

[@jennyherron5353]

If you haven't seen Green Day live obviously you are missing out! I've seen them 4 times and they just keep getting better!

[@pavloosh]

This Band ! Watta comeback. Good work boys.

[@isaach5991]

WHY THE HECK am I crying

[@susannpatton2893]

I flipping love this band. Ever since the very 1st song. Love ya Billie Jo. ❤

[@Jesusofsuburbia768]

I love how down to earth Billie Joe and Green Day are. Billie Joe looks 10 year younger. Jimmy Fallon enjoyed it so much. I reckon he should join them on their next tour 💚🌠

[@stee74sb]

That was sensational 👏

[@andy_182]

they have secret service agents lol

[@FruitBrute]

Saviors is such a good album! I’m so excited to see them in August on tour.

[@yestyongday]

This makes me so happy. Did they invite the fans over, or were they random people in the subway? I love how they knew the songs including the new ones!

[@jennifermcgoldrick3718]

They posted a pic of the subway stop on their twitter beforehand so people figured out this was going to happen

[@lyricsandmoodsongs]

One of the best subway busking in your program! Love the interaction!

[@Furnabulax1]

20 years since i first heard of Green Day, when American Idiot first came out. I was just a kid then, and 20 years later, the song is still relevant like nothing has changed. Idk if thats a bad thing or not but its something....

[@marvemarge9624]

Amazing live performance much love long live greenday much love ❤ rock on 🤘