The Jersey guy singing falsetto on the Tuesday, Nov. 15, episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” was not Frankie Valli.
It was Bruce Springsteen, who performed the Tyrone Davis soul classic “Turn Back the Hands of Time” from his new album “Only the Strong Survive,” part of his four episode “Fallon” takeover run.
Yes, he went up there on the “I need you” line form the song’s middle eight.
Springsteen and the band, which featured the E Street Horns and the E Street Choir, delivered a richly soulful performance, with the Boss’ vocals interplaying with the keyboard work of David Sancious, a former member of the E Street Band.
Springsteen was not interviewed on Tuesday’s show. He performed “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do),” also from “Only the Strong Survive,” on the Nov. 14 show.
Some members of the Springsteen band went on social media Tuesday to comment on the experience.
“I’m Blessed. I’m so Blessed,” said singer Michelle Moore.
“Had a ball performing with Bruce Springsteen and the crew last night!” said singer Dennis Collins.
“It was a blast to join Bruce Springsteen, the E Street Horns, and this great band, for multiple appearances on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,’ ” said saxophonist Stan Harrison.
Seth Rogen and Jeremy Pope were the other guests on Tuesday’s show. Springsteen will also appear on “Fallon” Wednesday, Nov. 16, with guests Anya Taylor-Joy, Glen Powell and Patti Smith; and on the Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving episode.
Sancious will play a show Friday, Jan. 6, at the Vogel theater inside the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank. The night, titled “An Evening with David Sancious,” is presented by the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University and the Basie Center.
