Live Performance Introduction on SNL

Well, how do you like my outfit?

See it? You recognize it, don't you?

This is the NBC peacock.

That's because Lorne Michaels told me to wear this, 'cause he wanted me to shake my

tail feathers for you.

And I'm gonna do it, too.

Oh, it really is great to be here in New York.

I always have a good time here.

But I have to be honest with you though, I was a little nervous and a little

worried about coming here. You know, it's Saturday Night

Live and all, you know. You hear all kinds of things.

But don't you folks believe that for a minute.

These people have gone out of their way to make me feel like one of the family.

You know, it's amazing to me how hard these people

work.

I mean, they have put this thing together in just

one

week.

I mean, Monday they start coming up with ideas,

and then Tuesday they

start to write them. And then Wednesday, while you're rehearsing, why

they build the sets. And before you know it, it's Saturday

and it's time to do

the show.

But I've done a lot of television in Hollywood-

... and I've done a lot of TV in Nashville,

but I have to honestly say things are a

lot different here in New York, really.

I mean, everything is just so artistic here.

I mean, like for instance, this guy.

I mean, in Hollywood, they would never even try a shot like

that.

But up here, I mean, the spirit is just, "Hang the guy up by the boots,

and put a camera in his hand and see what he looks like."

Well...

It may not always work, but- It may not always work,

but at least you gotta give

them credit for trying, God love them.

Bless their little hearts, they've been good to me.

I tell you what, I think we got a great show tonight.

I brought my band and I'm gonna be doing the singing

tonight.

So, uh- ... stick around. We'll be right back.

I'm glad to be here with you.

Yeah.