Top 20 Hilarious SNL Singer Parodies

raise your hands ra youro welcome to watch Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the most accurate funniest and or entertaining parodies of singers on [Music] SNL number 20 sesily strong as a lanis Morisette for this star studded compilation the SNL cast and host Jimmy Fallon bring out their best Impressions it's the best time this includes cesil Strong's impersonation of 1990s star alenis Morisette with long hair and a fresh take on hand in my pocket the performer Nails the artist's overall Vibe it also helps that strong can hold her own as a confident and effective singer pairing her up with John milhiser parody of Billy Joe Armstrong this funny scene gives us all pure Nostalgia for another era of rock the comedian's expert delivery and the Santa infused lyrics only enhance the experience number 19 James Austin Johnson as Jay-Z this is Jay-Z and he's downstairs with his successful takes on the likes of Donald Trump we've been waiting a very long time for that Negron James Austin Johnson stands out among a talented cast at SNL wow this segment gives him a chance to show off a few unexpected impersonations this is Batman Batman we reading where's Waldo yeah where is he his take on Jay-Z might surprise some but it's also super hilarious how would you play Jay-Z oh he'd be downstairs we don't see him cuz he's downstairs he even plays into the fact that he could play the rapper off screen self-aware and completely absurd this impression is a completely new take on the performer Johnson finds a way to get laughs by only saying Beyonce's name Beyonce showing that he's a versatile comedian the cast member shines in an unlikely spin on a hip-hop Legend Number 18 Dana Carvey Bob Dylan welcome Bob for this weekend update segment Dennis Miller introduces Dana carvey's Bob Dylan this version of the music legend speaks in funny gibberish listen I need some help interpreting this part let's get one of the Wilbur's out here Petty Miller even has to interpret for Dylan as the sketch continues with the inclusion of David Spade as Tom Petty this goofy take on Rock icons keeps the laughs coming no no if CRI you still suffer carvey's accent and vocal impersonation exaggerate the actual man's voice in a hilarious way that said time have a time this skit trades accuracy for a free-spirited silliness that makes the whole premise that much funnier playing off of spade the lead impressionist doesn't need to command the [Music] [Applause] screen in America too CU I'm free number 17 will frell as Robert goule red ships of Spain the voice is back channeling the kuner will frell plays Robert goule as a self-serious caricature voice the main and scle the this sketch puts the singer and his brothers in a production entitled red ships of Spain red ships of Spain it's a great excuse for frell to sing and overact as goule making this double as a critique of all washed up performers the comedian also plays his Target opposite his daughter in one of many Hilarious Moments oh crap while this impersonation might seem dated to younger viewers it works without having to know anything about the original guy the lead performer does a fantastic job with an impression perfect for his comedic sensibilities that's it shows over number 16 Adam Sandler as Axel Rose in this parody of We Are The World the cast comes together to make fun of all kinds of singers needs to be changes this includes Adam Sandler's inspired take on the Guns and Roses front man the comedian has a believable outfit but his vocal impression really captures the artist's Unique Style Sandler stands out amongst strong work from Chris Farley as Carney Wilson and especially Mike Myers's goofy MC Jagger that was waiting here for you coming back later the Happy Gilmore star Rises to the high notes of rose's famous range you might not think of him as an impressionist but this performer shows off here with a few well-placed [Music] [Applause] notes number 15 Melissa via seor as Lady Gaga when this comedian joins Weekend Update she does it dressed like Lady Gaga here we go this segment is supposed to be about the Oscars but Melissa via seor uses it as an opportunity to do a fun Gaga impersonation hold on one second Melissa are you dressed up as Lady Gaga what no I just wor this for all my Melissa monsters out there she even has a funny back and forth with host Colin Jo about her intentions how dare you I'm not doing an impression I'm Melissa all of this sets up her cover of shallow the latter of which features some impressive vocals from via seor tell me something are you happy in this world Kyle Mooney then joins her with his own entertaining Bradley Cooper [Applause] [Music] impression ultimately this whole skit gives The Talented performer a chance to deliver a climactic finish [Music] [Applause] [Music] oh number 14 Jimmy Fallon as Mick Jagger come on Mick come on you can do this right when Mick Jagger stops by his dressing room he consults his reflection for some advice here we are Saturday Night Live the latter is played by Jimmy Fallon in an entertaining performance the impression C the general tone of the singer's voice but really excels because of the comedian's energetic take yeah what was pointing fingers I'm pointing my fingers and I'm poting my fingers pointing at you Jagger even appears to crack as he plays opposite the SNL cast member from arguments to compliments this whole conversation captures the full range of the front man's emotions it's also a plus to see the actual vocalist poke fun it himself why just put me in a bloody Tong CLE in 1969 and I mean you think you said the pointy fingers was style I mean that's completely style Fallon flails around in a comedic scene that's both Fantastical and hilarious at number 13 Gilda Radner as Patty Smith Nick Jagger if you're out there this is for you under the name Candy slice Gilda Radner takes aim at punk rocker Patty Smith we've been looking for you everybody's dying to meet you this funny skit introduces the fictional Artist as a chaotic personality that can't be tamed stumbling around in her entrance radner's interpretation takes a swipe at hard partying singers she isn't afraid to be herself or burp in people's faces during a dedicated piece of comedic acting the character might not be a carbon copy of Smith but it does play up the Rockstar stereotypes in a hilarious performance take my wife and old that stick make me D just meet you Radner also sings her heart out in an intense song featuring all of the 1970s Punk ethos she can muster rock and roll till I'm sick number 12 Taran kilum as Eminem assembling for a special single about Valentine day Lil Wayne and Eminem join Weekend Update to talk about their collaboration so there's nothing offensive in this song I mean tell them like this man if there was we took it out Taran kilum plays the ladder rapper as a more pensive and non-verbal Communicator after Jay pharoh does a verse as Wayne kilum gets ready to complete his amazing transformation into Marshall matters I'd love to hit it [Music] Valentine you don't need to be an to this includes a stunning performance that includes all the vocal intensity of the Detroit MC's best bars it's even funnier that it all comes after a huge buildup with the cast member waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike the performer doesn't hold back and even throws in a funny surprise at the end nice no no no no no hold on number 11 John Belushi as Joe Hawker what would you do I among his funniest Impressions John balushi totally became Joe Hawker on Saturday night liveing s he portrayed the soul singer in a pristine vocal impersonation there's also his amazing moves finding a way to embody the spirit of Cocker With Every Step [Music] [Applause] the real singer actually joined Belushi for a one-of-a-kind performance in the second season seeing the two men on stage together we can appreciate the comedians work even more the comedy Legend turned these wild moments into something all his [Applause] own I want r combining the Woodstock performers signature sounds and move the cast member left a huge mark on early SNL history number 10 Kristen wig as Liza Manelli in a hysterical season 17 sketch entitled Liza Manelli tries to turn off a lamp Kristen wig captures all the physical flare of the famous subject paired with host Jonah Hill wig locks into Li manelli's quirky vocal tone I just need to find the clicker or the switch that turns this whole cuckoo thing down complimented by some serious jazz hands and body distortions she is constantly in motion tapping into Liza's commanding stage presence and slightly anxious demeanor with the constant smile and physical theatrics wigs characterization couldn't be more spoton oh here it is I found the card I just have to pull it out of the wall it's truly an astute parody that captures everything lies up this has been Li Manelli tries to turn off a lamp number nine Vanessa Bayer as Miley Cyrus it's m in only her second SNL episode Vanessa Bayer unveiled her bubbly Miley Cyrus impression heading up the Miley Cyrus band over here we got my dad B Cyrus Miley you are an ABS absolute sunshine and with this parody Vanessa's not only got the southern twang down but also The Lovable permag grin from Miley's Disney days I don't know if y'all saw but like there's a study that like only 5% of French people go to the gym so I thought that was pretty funny cuz like 5% that's a pretty small number of people going to the gym of course when Bayer later performed it when her subject hosted the show and Miley showed up as Justin Bieber the The Meta parity became even more effective Justin what have you been up to lately you know I'm just just chilling right now wink with the comedian and singer placed side by side while vocal tone is crucial for this parody Vanessa also Nails young Miley's rambling ways and her more innocent and exuberant Persona from way back when so I guess that's pretty cool number eight Maya Rudolph as Beyonce did somebody say my name over the years this parody evolved into a classic SNL bit so much so that it made a season 39 cold open Queen Bank by as the daughter of the late mini Ripperton Maya Rudolph was blessed with a natural singing Talent yet this parody is more about Beyonce's stoic presence than anything else with a hand on the hip and some faux wind Maya locks into the cool and collected Beyonce Vibe uhoh uhoh uhoh so if you think I condone this invasion of privacy then you must not know about me must which allows her to be a little silly with the vocalizations most of all it's about the confidence regardless of what's actually being said and so with such physical command Maya's scripted and improvised lines take it to the next level there's two more things we like to to say as a family one starboard and [Music] two number seven on a gas Tire as selinon I would like to say Hanukah not bad e huh after the massive success of Titanic and cenon's iconic love song My Heart Will Go On An a gasti capitalized with a truly exaggerated par [Music] near you are her performance on the seleno show touches on the artist's always surprised yet confident demeanor my life is better than I ever imagined it would be for sure better than yours anyway the accent is key of course oh thank you so much but gas Tire succeeds by capturing Selin's phrasing making each word and movement AB absolutely epic okay my first guest much like me is also a fabulous singer please welcome the very beautiful Mariah Kar it began as a timely comedic bit and evolved into a recurring sketch for the SNL veteran all in all it's a parody that touches on Selin's likeability while highlighting her somewhat affected ways goodbye or yeah whever you are number six Kate McKinnon as Justin Bieber but I know adventures and uh I want you to come with me on the next one girl with a ripe for parody Calvin Klein ad as fodder Kate McKinnon barely has to speak a word to crush this impression I'm a big boy now with the facial expressions alone speaking volumes of course the fact that it's a genderbending characterization does up the hilarity Factor this tattoo made me say [Music] owie with Justin's soft spoken ways and supreme posturing the poses mean everything for this parody there's a rhythm to the way McKinnon mimics the pop stars move that's full of the kind of contrived masculinity and childish behavior you'd expect from a young pop star plus it helps that McKinnon actually kind of looks like Bieber Believe It Baby number five Fred Armon as Prince I being open Thee I see Lis got a of neon skates over the years the famously eccentric Prince was a frequent SNL guest and on numerous occasions the multi-talented Fred armison has immersed himself in the prince Persona communicating all the little nuances that made the artist so captivating Prince Hello Prince does not want to shake hands he wants to pretend you are a mirror there's the voice of course and armison does nail that aspect of the impression but it's the nonverbal Behavior the eyes the ego the posturing that transcends usual parodies beloved we're gathered here to get through this thing called my talk show armison is an SNL performer that often went over the top with impressions as evidenced by his more chaotic yet memorable parody of radio heads Tom York but with Prince he keeps it tight focused and [Music] hilarious number four Phil Hartman as Frank Sinatra oh franking let's swing baby in the early '90s old blue eyes was far past his prime yet he remained a relevant figure in pop culture and so this Phil Hartman bit pinpoints Frank Sinatra's old school style as he chastises numerous musicians while offering a few backhanded compliments as well Stevie what the hell we beaten around the bush for this is 1982 let's get right to the point huh here take it from the tops it's a remarkable parody for the look and vocal similarities plus it captures Sinatra's non nonsense demeanor as evidenced by his rather blunt language and look I got some Mushu walk out of it while some younger performers on the Sinatra group tap into early '90s Trends only a seasoned veteran like Hartman could truly perfect an older Sinatra impression expanding on the original Joe Piscopo performance was groovy thinking Lincoln when you set them free number three Jimmy Fallon as Barry Gibb whereas some SNL parodies are more subdued and nuanced this classic Jimmy Fallon bit hilariously overemphasizes the sounds and movements of the most famous B one Barry Gibb this is my show and it's a non nonsense show it's a recurring sketch and one that benefits from Justin Timberlake's appearance I'm your brother I know we both we both grew tiny Bo tiny babies together but it's Fallon's frenetic energy that stands out most as this is most definitely a disco era parody and I want to like many Fallon Impressions it's loose and reminds us that it's live TV with Jimmy pushing and pushing until someone cracks [Applause] up pop stars often come across as pretentious and self-involved and this parody allows Fallon to channel his inner rock star take SK number two Jay pharoh as Kanye West my genius fiance's body is back to a size I deem acceptable during his first season on SNL J Pharaoh produced one of the most stunning Impressions and one that would become a trademark given Pharaoh's vast array of remarkable Impressions it's no surprise that he perfectly mimics Kanye West's hyper pomposity no no it's Ray I knew you remembered on his own Pharaoh kills it with this parody but he really shines when paired with another performer you got a donkey Mercedes there's a subtle reference to yeezy's physical mannerisms but it's mostly about the rhythmic vocalizations and knowing when to extend certain words of course there are the Kanye catchphrases too remind you of anyone his name rides with Jesus and Barrow's hilarious ability to demonstrate how Yeezy can be a bit dramatic let's do it B come they told me before we continue be sure to subscribe to our Channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one Eddie Murphy As Stevie [Music] Wonder it's one thing to look and sound like a parody subject but it's another to perfect their actual singing [Music] voice in the early 80s Eddie Murphy transformed from an unknown teenager into a pop culture Superstar that's the worst even one impression ever seen in my life in large part thanks to his celebrity parody sketches with the Stevie Wonder characterization young Eddie holds his own on the SNL stage showcasing a raw comedic skill set that would later help him transition into Cinema only much like he did with his also iconic James Brown parody Eddie combines improv rehearsal and natural talent to sell a bit and keep us laughing that's the worst Stevie one impression ever 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Length: 24min 5sec (1445 seconds)

Published: Sat May 04 2024