I used to Tivo every episode of SNL when I was a freshman in highschool to watch on Sunday mornings. I remember this episode because I was so excited for Katy Perry to host. I had never heard of Robyn and these two performances completely changed my life. I even traveled to London alone to see her in 2019. I'm just rewatching this now for the first time 12 years later
The fact that she was pitch perfect while basically her whole body was above her head is vocal acrobatics right there! Robyn is one of our underrated pop icons! Sweden gave us a lot of musical gifts, but Robyn is one we really need to give flowers to.
+MrMeadfoot Ri-i-i-ight, because they actually pre-recorded a version of this song where she sings slighltly off-key sometimes and gasps for air in perfect intervals coinciding with all the acrobatics she performs. That makes total sense, buddy!
I remember watching this when it aired. I kept telling my wife I was afraid she'd fall with those shoes. But, immediately I was drawn to her confidence and enthusiasm. She's a veteran entertainer indeed! Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼
@@starsandstripesofcorruptio5524 Was that really necessary. You strip away the talent and skill for the flux of appearance? It is probably a credit to her that she is not bothered to use dental cosmetics to hide the flaws of her dentition. We all have flaws. Organic systems are by definition full flaws. We shouldn't focus and mock people for simple cosmetic flaws like dentition. Focus on the skill and talent that is easily presented.
Absolutely thrilling performance. This is such a gorgeous song. I’ve been saying it for nearly a decade, Robyn’s “Body Talk” is the greatest dance album of this century.
Here in 2022 and Robyn’s hits are still among most requested according to DJs I know; she is just a happy queen of her own phenomenal blend of soulful funk pop! For those being critical of her performance here, her love of fans reigns supreme - she even did this at a pop up event, airport terminal at JFK. Love ❤️ u always Robyn ❤️🤘👊
I used to think so but shit, her new album sucks so bad I wish she would have not come back because it’s VERY disappointing. I guess it would very hard to top body talk, but where are the melodies, and fun on Honey? It’s terrible most songs sound like bad filler tracks from shitty 90s artists. Sorry but this new album is an epic fail.
lovin everything about this the synthesizer , her vocals, dancing, that jacket ..sooo fun! and she is a Boss with her own record label ...I hope she will .....always be around XD
I was literally just coming to leave this exact comment. This is truly the essence of what pop should be - not hidden agendas, no-hyper sexualization… just an entertainer out there slaying and loving what she gets to do. I’ve always respected Robyn for not changing her stripes or even trying to. She’s always been that pop star who just does her job and has a smile on her face while she does it. How can you not love that?
americans who have just found out about her, congratulations. enjoy her music. she's been around for quite a while so you'll be listening to a lot of excellent music.
lastfog No lip synching here, you can here her breathing hard the whole time. She sings the chorus amazing which is why you might think she's lip synching, but she's not.
Revisiting this in 2024 🥹 I've had the opportunity to see Robyn perform live twice, once with Katy Perry and then with Coldplay. ❤❤ She's the absolute best. So special. ❤❤
Anyone notice how she seems more lively after she totally nailed that roll? She must have been thinking, 'Oh god, please don't let me screw this up..' then she bloody aced it, and she's like, 'Oh yeah, it's bloody go time!' Kickass video! Robyn has been one of my idols since bloody '97!
This performance still hits hard in 2023, one of the best SNL performances of all time.
I think you referring to tarans
Yes it does!
I love it ❤❤❤❤
I don't know, Ashlee Simpson in 2004 was mesmerizing
When she tours again - Go see her live.
I’ve caught her 4 times. The crowds + her performances are sublime.
i love how she dances like she's alone in her room xD
yeah - if i tried to dance like that in my room - I'd probably bust my bum though trying to do that tumble thing she did! that was unexpected! lol!
I'm pretty sure my head would be spinning if I even tried to dance like that... x.x
+sjtherage its from her video though. its all the same moves lol. though it was pretty unexpected for her to actually do it on stage
I think I could do that tumble if I was wearing a Calvin Klein corset as well
would you say she's dancing on her own?
Robyn is what pop should be. 100% fun. 100 percent art.
bomvocal Perfect comment.
bomvocal ...u got it right
Couldn’t agree more!!
Absolutely right!
I get what you're saying, but pop songs can be sad too.
I used to Tivo every episode of SNL when I was a freshman in highschool to watch on Sunday mornings. I remember this episode because I was so excited for Katy Perry to host. I had never heard of Robyn and these two performances completely changed my life. I even traveled to London alone to see her in 2019. I'm just rewatching this now for the first time 12 years later
I absolutely love this
11 years later - still getting chills. Robyn slays em' all.
Same, honestly thought this was a random performance of this song from a couple of years ago, it’s incredible
Agreed. I come back to this every so often and it always makes my heart warm.
The fact that she was pitch perfect while basically her whole body was above her head is vocal acrobatics right there! Robyn is one of our underrated pop icons! Sweden gave us a lot of musical gifts, but Robyn is one we really need to give flowers to.
And THAT, my dear friends, is how you do a live performance.
+Alex Dkbrst only one problem though....she's not singing live.
+MrMeadfoot I'm sorry for being so blunt, but are you deaf?
+Alex Dkbrst She is not singing live, nor is the band playing live, open your eyes and ears, she's still brill though.
+MrMeadfoot Ri-i-i-ight, because they actually pre-recorded a version of this song where she sings slighltly off-key sometimes and gasps for air in perfect intervals coinciding with all the acrobatics she performs. That makes total sense, buddy!
+MrMeadfoot idiot
I love that body roll on the floor! made my day
And she didn't miss a beat!
I remember watching this when it aired. I kept telling my wife I was afraid she'd fall with those shoes. But, immediately I was drawn to her confidence and enthusiasm. She's a veteran entertainer indeed! Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼
Dude, she worked so hard! So proud of her! :)
It's been over 8 years and I STILL get chills from this performance! No other musical act on SNL has reached this level of perfection.
And you've seen them all?
she owns the dance moves she does. clean cool dance moves.
This woman is not afraid!
This girl needs a grammy.
The Grammy need this girl
She needs a dentist too.
Swedish grammy 2018
Grammy’s aren’t given to independent artists / labels only to those affiliated to a major label.
@@starsandstripesofcorruptio5524 Was that really necessary. You strip away the talent and skill for the flux of appearance? It is probably a credit to her that she is not bothered to use dental cosmetics to hide the flaws of her dentition. We all have flaws. Organic systems are by definition full flaws. We shouldn't focus and mock people for simple cosmetic flaws like dentition. Focus on the skill and talent that is easily presented.
Her energy. She's like a fucking volcano.
How can she sing this well while dancing so powerfully? She's absurdly good!
+Cold2Rain back up vocals track. She was also singing but yeah, she obviously knows when she can rely on them to carry.
+Cold2Rain it's called lip synching
+John Doe No she's not
right, she can sing when her mouth doesn't even move. what a dumbass you are.
+John Doe if u can't tell the difference between her live voice and the backup vocal track then u sir are the dumbass.
The electric slide part always kills me! I love it LOL
Criminally overlooked live performer. Her movements are everything.
At least you didn't say underrated.
This has to be on of the best snl performances !!! She rocked the house !!!
She knows she totally nailed it!
truth
Am i the only one Loving the mini corset thing made out of Calvin Klein waistbands??
WeirdoInTheCorner yes..the only one.
@@McStoolio my comment got 129 likes so i guess not 🤷♂️
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WeirdoInTheCorner hjjjjkhdax. BBNM
HHHHG
I burned-off 200 calories just by watching this. I'll watch this 5 times every day now.
masturbation should be a private affair dude.
We all should have our 5 a day.....
I did just that for quite a while. Super catchy song and unique performance.
Imagine her full performances. She dances like this almost nonstop for 90 minutes! It's so crazy good
Absolutely thrilling performance. This is such a gorgeous song. I’ve been saying it for nearly a decade, Robyn’s “Body Talk” is the greatest dance album of this century.
She's magical. Beautiful, Grotesque, Elegant, Clumsy, Masculine, Feminine,, Deadly serious, totally silly. Robin: Subversive Pop Enigma who goes 100%
100% Agree for Masculine+Feminine. She's just serving everything
Awesome performance. When the beat drops out at 2:33 and goes crazy, I always get the chills in the original video. Dope ass song.
Here in 2022 and Robyn’s hits are still among most requested according to DJs I know; she is just a happy queen of her own phenomenal blend of soulful funk pop! For those being critical of her performance here, her love of fans reigns supreme - she even did this at a pop up event, airport terminal at JFK. Love ❤️ u always Robyn ❤️🤘👊
The energy on this woman is incredible, she's light, she's passion, she's art!
Easily the best on stage performance I've seen from SNL. Her dances are hypnotic.
There's always Radiohead in 2000.
Watch s'more shows.
I remember the first time I heard Robyn. I got my hopes up because I thought the 80s were finally coming back. Love listening to her.
yup
and the 80s did come back!!! have you heard of our lord and savior Carly Rae Jepsus?
Nikko Tan
What? She's got nothing to do with the 80s
Kids these days, thinking EDM is 80s. smdh
jjaapp18 gurl then u better listen to her latest albums EMOTION and EMOTION Side B then ull know what im talking about
It's so beautiful the way she gets involved with her performance. I cried!
+Claudio Junior here's a new tampon.
me 2
Love her jacket, her shoes and her confident attitude. Fresh.
Good god, I love this woman. Such energy!
how are your long balls larry
God, she makes heartbreak sound beautiful.
My fav snl performance ever..
Her dancing is diabolical
Robyn needs to come back!!!
Brian M she's back!
henrique sabainski her new album is spicy
I used to think so but shit, her new album sucks so bad I wish she would have not come back because it’s VERY disappointing. I guess it would very hard to top body talk, but where are the melodies, and fun on Honey? It’s terrible most songs sound like bad filler tracks from shitty 90s artists. Sorry but this new album is an epic fail.
She is still slaying
crazy performance! better than some of the more mainstream acts
better than almost all of them.
I dumped my girlfriend but I'm still waiting for your call, Robyn. Not cool.
Lol!!!
Missed the point of the song? She's not calling you. Lol
elphbwckd Huh? She’s telling the guy to call his girlfriend and break up with her so that he and Robyn can be together.
Probably one of the best SNL performances.
Good show! Thanks for the qualifier.
Ok Drag race Teletubbies take me to SNL
I have Rigga Morris watching this...
That’s okay guys, it’s in my cleft notes.
I love Robyn !!!!! She's one of my favourite singers!!!!
I was 17 when she performed on SNL and I still vividly remember the whole song and performance! Love it!!!!
2018 with her new single, MISSING U, and I'm still here watching her epic Call Your Girlfriend performance.
She wasn’t a new pop star. She was established for 10+ years in Europe. Please. She’s amazing.
MISS JAIDA ESSENCE HALL VS PREDATOR
Omfg you did not 🤣🤣🤣
Gurl 😂😂
Shaaaaaaade
sooooo bad i laughed out loud
Ken Doll shade! Lol
10 years later and still f****ng cool, my god !
How did I miss this?!!! It's so good, and she's an incredible live performer. I love Robyn so much!!!
anyone here after rpdr?? I'M OBSESSED NOW
Here in 2022, and this is permanently on my iPod Classics - I can watch her all day long :)
Wow! This still hits hard in 2024!
Robyn never ceases to entertain in her performances. One of the all-time #greatestSNLperformances.
still watching in dec 2016 and its the best! Robyn is the best
Eu amo Robyn !!!
Random Fiddles 2017!
the girl has some endurance!
What an incredible BEAST of a performer! She pulls the dance, and breath off same time , while holding the mic. RESPEK.
I love u so much Robyn! Kisses from Brasil 🇧🇷
lovin everything about this the synthesizer , her vocals, dancing, that jacket ..sooo fun! and she is a Boss with her own record label ...I hope she will .....always be around XD
dayuum i cant even talk straight while running...
One of the best performances on American tv, I'm talking ALL TIME. Iconic.
I was literally just coming to leave this exact comment. This is truly the essence of what pop should be - not hidden agendas, no-hyper sexualization… just an entertainer out there slaying and loving what she gets to do. I’ve always respected Robyn for not changing her stripes or even trying to. She’s always been that pop star who just does her job and has a smile on her face while she does it. How can you not love that?
Taran Killam standing off to the side, absolutely raving
11 years later and this is still one of my favorite things ever from SNL!
I NEED those shoes.
Omar Torres me too hahaha
Omar Torres im pretty sure vin diesel has the same shoes
I need all her cool outfits
why is this popping up on my feed 8 years later? not complaining tho
Because of RPDR, a pair of Queens did a lipsync to this marvel
@@soulandmore thank you for the info
Robyn has been around for longer than all you think. Do your research.
Oh yea since the mid nineties
Yeah I remember buying her single in 1996
Tristan Woodson yes!! 1996-1997 baby!!!!! Been known her since then!!!
D H what happened....how are we soo old now...
I remember buying one of her singles in the 90s
Still dancing to this😏
it was so magical to see this when it first aired! my 20-something heart just melted... the feels just hit me.. love you, Robyn!!
This is pure perfection, It is been 6 years now and I come here everytime I feel down.
To hold a tune while busting those moves, in those boots! Awe-inspiring to say the least.
Love watching Robyn live because she always looks like she's having the time of her life.
This music wakes the soul
americans who have just found out about her, congratulations. enjoy her music. she's been around for quite a while so you'll be listening to a lot of excellent music.
You better do that electric slide!!!!
I'm addicted to this performance ❤️❤️
Also she's so underrated 😭
I love how she gets into her music and dances. It makes me smile. :D
I think this and Radiohead's 'Idioteque' are best SNL music performances ever. It takes so much bravery to do what they're doing!
The fact that this sounds so fresh and visionary after 12 years, wow. She changed pop music forever.
I love her smile at the end from the applause. You know you rocked it girl 💖 💖💖 🇱🇷
I LOVE watching her dance. Incredible performance
this seriously sound better than todays Pop music
It’s 5:25 in the after noon I’m in a Starbucks parking lot on Tuesday 4-16-24 blasting this so loud ❤
What a performer! This woman is awesome!!!
Queen of the universe. 👏👏👏
Robyn is living proof that it IS possible to sing and dance live at the same time. Follow this you bitches!!!
When you're lip synching, sure. It's easy.
lastfog No lip synching here, you can here her breathing hard the whole time. She sings the chorus amazing which is why you might think she's lip synching, but she's not.
lastfog Backing track harmonies ≠ Lip Syncing
You've never seen Madonna perform live I guess?
Oh please, don't drag Madonna into this or you will cause so much trouble! :)
THIS is a performance! I want to see Robyn on SNL again soon.
I dont understand how this video only has 1.8 Million views. this is PURE talent right here.
Her energy performing is amazing ! and funny that "I kissed a girl" singer introduced her . . . lol.
I love her fearlessness and the joy she conveys with her performance. She gives it her all and has a great time doing it.
You have to be in shape to listen to this song!
*The pop needs you, plz come back. 😍❤*
I've loved her music and style since her first album.
And Honey?
I played this record non-stop for like a year and a half when it came out!
Revisiting this in 2024 🥹 I've had the opportunity to see Robyn perform live twice, once with Katy Perry and then with Coldplay. ❤❤ She's the absolute best. So special. ❤❤
I love watching her dance. She just lets go. Some moves are silly some are pure genius but I love them all !
This is pure pop perfection.
Ugh, I love her so much. She's so charismatic, and seems like she's got such a good energy about her. Can't wait to see her & Röyksopp in June!!
Anyone notice how she seems more lively after she totally nailed that roll? She must have been thinking, 'Oh god, please don't let me screw this up..' then she bloody aced it, and she's like, 'Oh yeah, it's bloody go time!' Kickass video! Robyn has been one of my idols since bloody '97!
There's a reason why she is one of the best shows I have ever seen live!
What's the reason?
Love her, one of the best artist. Wow
Those boots are freaking epic
That backwards somersault … I’ll never forget how cool that was when I first watched this
Yaaaaassssss gurl WORK!
Min 2:36 -2:50 gives me life 😍😍😍
She's so hYpEd for the dance break