Michael Bolton: Jack Sparrow on 'SNL' was 'one of the highlights of my career' [Video]
Just call Michael Bolton the new Captain Jack Sparrow, jester of Tortuga. He made his debut as the kohl-eyed pirate over the weekend on the " 'Saturday Night Live' Digital Short" with Andy Samberg and the guys from Lonely Island.
The episode, hosted by Tina Fey and featuring the return of her Sarah Palin character, marked 20 years since Bolton had been on the show. He was a musical guest in 1991 and appeared in the "We Are the World" spoof called "Musicians for Free Range Chickens."
This time, he hit the studio with a "big, sexy hook" for the trio's newest song, but as it turns out, Bolton is a major cinephile. (Keira Knightley!) He also makes for a fantastic "Pirate of the Caribbean," Forrest Gump, Erin Brockovich and Tony Montana. Look out, Johnny Depp.
"Working with Andy, Akiva and Jorma on the Jack Sparrow digital short was one of the highlights of my career and most memorable experiences of my life," Bolton wrote on his website. "For the few people on the planet who might not know, these guys are brilliant, funny and beyond super talented. They made me do things I never would have expected to be comfortable with and I'm so glad I did. Truly grateful to be a part of this project and CANNOT WAIT for the chance to work with the guys again."
We can't either. Watch the clip above and tell us what your favorite part was in comments.
In the meantime, his 21st studio album, "Gems –- The Duets Collection," is out June 21.
Also: You complete me.
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Funniest thing on SNL in 2-3 years.
Posted by: Jeff | May 09, 2011 at 12:22 PM
I loved that video -- kudos to all of them!
Posted by: kat | May 09, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Hilarious!
Posted by: Chris | May 09, 2011 at 01:00 PM
NO ENDING AGAIN!
SNL still cannot end even the good sketches.
They haven't written a strong ending to any sketch in years.
Posted by: HonestRob | May 09, 2011 at 01:09 PM
As I recall it was a horror film
Posted by: Yosama | May 09, 2011 at 01:21 PM
Great video short! Mr.Bolton should pursue a career in comedy.
Posted by: Steve Willis | May 09, 2011 at 01:27 PM
My Brother Jamil Chammas Co-Produced the Track
Posted by: nadimster | May 09, 2011 at 01:30 PM
This isn't comedy. It's product placement for "Pirates."
Posted by: jj | May 09, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Michael Bolton's part is very catchy. I dare say this was a smart venture for him - the eyeballs of hundreds of thousands of people under age 35 will be upon him, many for the first time.
Posted by: GBP | May 09, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Yeah, Michael Bolton Looked Like he Had so Much Fun With Them, I Really Look Forward to See Them in one SNL Short or Music Video, Jack Sparrow will be One of the Songs I'll Never Get Tired to Listen..
Posted by: Jomanimo | May 10, 2011 at 06:29 PM