Jack Black and Jack White teamed up for a shock efficiency of “Seven Nation Military” in the course of the newest episode of Saturday Evening Stay, delivering a collaborative second that leaned into the present’s uncommon double-booking of the 2 artists.
The crossover occurred throughout Black’s monologue, which marked his induction into the present’s 5-Timers Membership — an honor reserved for hosts who’ve appeared 5 occasions. As a part of the section, Black was joined by a number of returning members of the membership, together with Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy, earlier than the sketch pivoted right into a musical efficiency.
White then entered the scene, becoming a member of Black for a reworked rendition of “Seven Nation Military,” the signature 2003 single by The White Stripes.
The efficiency featured altered lyrics referencing the 5-Timers Membership and the evening’s episode, whereas sustaining the music’s iconic guitar riff.
It comes following Saturday Evening Stay sharing a promo that includes Black on Wednesday (April 1), following tar as he movies a “Get Prepared With Me” (aka “GRWM”) vertical video earlier than he hosts SNL. The actor and comic, clad in a bathrobe with a towel wrapped round his head.
“The musical visitor is my brother from one other shade, Jack White,” the equally named comic quips earlier than breaking out into an air guitar solo. “And since I’m internet hosting the present for the one, two, three, 4 — depend ’em — fifth time!”
Initially launched on The White Stripes’ album Elephant, “Seven Nation Military” has turn into one of the vital recognizable rock songs of the twenty first century, identified for its enduring riff and widespread use in sports activities and standard tradition. White has continued to carry out the observe all through his solo profession, whereas additionally revisiting his catalog in varied dwell settings
Black, in the meantime, isn’t any stranger to musical performances inside comedy, each by way of his work with Tenacious D and his earlier appearances on Saturday Evening Stay.

