Comedy legend Adam Sandler debuts his new "Quarantine Song" as a tribute for doctors and nurses among the country's first responders on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," last Thursday, April 2.
Happy Gilmore himself played and performed from his room during his guest appearance on Jimmy Fallon's show, who was also hosting the show from home. The Jewish comedian, after adjusting his guitar to the right volume and exchanging greetings with the talk show host, told Fallon that he had to wear blue sunglasses so people won't see him read the lyrics.
"Doctors brought us into this world as babies/ doctors take good care of your grandma/ doctors always give you an old lollipop/ after hitting your knee with a hamma," Sandler opens his new song. His new song is equal parts funny, informative, and persuasive. Aside from enumerating what doctors and nurses do for us in almost every aspect of life, the "Billy Madison" star also sheds light on the plight of our medical front liners.
"Doctors and nurses will save us from this mess/ if we get them the supplies that they need," Sandler's chorus opened. Reports have repeatedly emphasized the lack of equipment such as ventilators and PPEs for the medical facilities responding to increasing cases of Covid-19 in the country.
Sandler proceeded to recognize doctors everywhere, from "Italian doctors in Italy" to "Chinese doctors in China... and in America."
His new tribute to medical professionals on the frontlines followed his previous comedy anthems. "The Chanukah Song," released in 1996, earning a Gold certification from the RIAA and peaking at No. 80 in the Billboard Hot 100. The song talks about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, mentioning famous Jewish celebrities doing activities related to the holiday.
Sandler's next song was in 1997, titled "The Thanksgiving Song in 1997." The song follows the same parodic style as his Hanukkah song, but with an immense mention of turkey and eating the popular Thanksgiving meal.
Both Sandler and Fallon are alumni from late-night comedy show, "Saturday Night Live." Sandler started as a writer in 1990 before debuting as a member of the cast by 1991. His five year career was marked with a range of quirky characters, one of them being Operaman - a supposed opera star who sang satires in an operatic voice. He would go on to star in successful comedy roles starting with Billy Madison and would include romance-comedy films with actress Drew Barrymore in "The Wedding Singer" and "50 First Dates."
Meanwhile, Jimmy Fallon debuted as a featured artist in September 1998. Fans instantly got hooked in his antics such as the Halloween-themed remakes of hit songs. Fallon became a hit with the show's female fans, getting numerous fansites. One of his most popular skits often involved his partner, Horatio Sanz, who described them both as "super-functioning alcoholics."
In 2009, Fallon began his talk-show "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," which found critical success due to his style of comedy as well as his well-rounded technique for the show, which involved a healthier dose of music and comedy, keeping his signature impersonations.
