Update: In what represented the duo’s debut on the program, Marian Hill performed “Down” on Friday’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
“Down” has exploded onto the mainstream radar thanks to its inclusion in Apple’s new iPhone + AirPods commercial. Friday’s performance generated additional buzz for the track.
A video of Marian Hill’s “Tonight Show” showcase and photos from the taping follow:
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0607 — Pictured: (l-r) Jeremy Lloyd and Samantha Gongol of musical guest Marian Hill perform on January 20, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0607 — Pictured: (l-r) Actor James Spader during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on January 20, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0607 — Pictured: (l-r) Rapper Big Sean during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on January 20, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0607 — Pictured: (l-r) Science expert Kevin Delaney; Mark Kelley, Kirk “Captain Kirk” Douglas and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots; host Jimmy Fallon; Frank “Knuckles” Water and James “Kamal” Gray of The Roots on January 20, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0607 — Pictured: (l-r) Host Jimmy Fallon with science expert Kevin Delaney on January 20, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
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An Apple commercial featuring Marian Hill’s song “Down” premiered during last weekend’s Seahawks-Falcons game.
In the days that followed, “Down” rocketed into the Top 15 on the US iTunes sales chart. It also began to receive airplay from some of the biggest pop radio stations in the country.
Marian Hill’s already momentous week gets even better Friday night; the duo performs on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
The performance marks Marian Hill’s first “Tonight Show” appearance.
Set to air at 11:35PM ET/PT, Friday’s “Tonight Show” also features appearances by James Spader, Big Sean and Kevin Delaney.
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