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Jack Black has given us everything from full-throttle rock anthems to hilarious one-man musical showstoppers, and we’re celebrating his most unforgettable performances. From Tenacious D’s legendary “Tribute” to the viral earworm of “Peaches,” these moments prove he’s as much a powerhouse singer as he is a comedy icon. Which Jack Black tune gets stuck in your head the most?
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00:03Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the times Jack Black blew us away with
00:10his unparalleled musical talent, comedic timing, and sheer rock'n'roll energy.
00:23Number 10. Video Shop Theme Tunes, The Holiday
00:26Iris' Los Angeles adventure is a love letter to movie magic, and nowhere is that more evident than in the
00:33Video Shop's impromptu film score appreciation session.
00:46Miles, ever the pop culture connoisseur, takes Iris, and us, on a whirlwind tour of cinema's most iconic themes.
00:53From the triumphant synths of Chariots of Fire to the sweeping romance of Gone with the Wind, and the instantly
01:00recognizable menace of Jaws.
01:02Watching Black Channel Miles' infectious enthusiasm, humming and scatting his way through each melody, is pure joy for any film
01:09fan anywhere.
01:10Sometimes I get self-conscious about my guy, ra-da-da-da, and scraddle-da, are you embarrassed by this
01:22game I've started to play?
01:25It celebrates music's power to transport us all.
01:28Even Iris can't resist engaging in a little scrudely-do later on.
01:32A scrudely-do, is it? I didn't know it.
01:34And fruitly-do, we both said fruitly.
01:39I'm impressed.
01:40You are a prodigy.
01:42A doodle prodigy.
01:44Number 9. Encarnacion, Nacho Libre.
01:47Jack Black's turn as Ignacio in Nacho Libre is a masterclass in comic sincerity,
01:52and nowhere is that more apparent than in his performance of Encarnacion.
01:56When the fantasy has ended, and all the children are gone,
02:04something good inside me helps me to carry on.
02:11He approaches the song with the gravitas of a true bolero,
02:15channeling the sweeping drama and longing of classic Mexican love ballads.
02:19Black dials back his trademark bombast,
02:21opting instead for a gentle, almost reverent delivery that crescendos into a heartfelt declaration.
02:27I ate some bugs, I ate some grass,
02:31I used my hand to wipe my tears,
02:35To kiss your mouth, I break my vow.
02:39It's a surprising display of restraint from a performer known for rock theatrics.
02:43Through this song, we glimpse a man who sees himself as the tragic hero of his own romantic epic.
02:48He represents the everyman's dreams.
02:52Encarnacion.
02:55Encarnacion.
03:00Encarnacion.
03:02Number 8.
03:03A Seven Nation Monologue.
03:05Saturday Night Live.
03:07Hey, remember that time Tenacious D randomly cameoed at the end of the spelling bee sketch?
03:11For this tidbit I hid from thee,
03:12That little boy was me.
03:14That little boy was me.
03:16That little boy was me.
03:20Anyway, Black returned as host in season 51,
03:24Ready to be inducted into the Five Timers Club,
03:27Only to find it in disrepair.
03:29To restore it, he turns to rock,
03:31Building toward a Seven Nation Army performance.
03:33Everything about the lounge is broken and raw.
03:38But I'm gonna fix it by singing the world's most rockin' song.
03:44He brings out that week's musical guest, Jack White.
03:47Inspired casting, by the way.
03:49It's not their first collaboration, but it still feels electric.
03:53White handles the distorted riffs while Black delivers a high-energy vocal performance that drives the whole moment forward.
03:59I'm gonna make it right.
04:02The five time I only gonna lift the curves.
04:07We got that black and white.
04:08Together, they turn a simple premise into something unexpectedly explosive and utterly memorable.
04:14Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
04:18Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
04:21I can't believe this is really happening.
04:23I think I'm in heaven.
04:25Number seven.
04:26Let's get it on.
04:27High Fidelity.
04:28For most of the movie, Barry is the ultimate snob clerk.
04:32Loud, judgmental, and picky about music.
04:35He constantly brags about his band while Rob doubts his actual ability.
04:39This performance takes place at a record release party, where expectations are not high.
04:44I've been really trying, baby.
04:49To hold on to this feeling for so long.
04:55However, the band locks into a smooth groove.
04:57And black delivers a soulful, pitch-perfect, and genuinely passionate cover.
05:02Setting aside the comedy and giving his real musical skill the undivided spotlight.
05:15It adds depth to Barry, showing his elitism comes from genuine love for his craft.
05:20Rather than a joke, the performance becomes a moment of credibility that completely redefines how both the audience and the
05:27characters see him.
05:28Giving yourself to me could never be wrong if the love is true.
05:36Oh, baby.
05:38Number six.
05:40Master Exploder.
05:41Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny.
05:43Master Exploder is Tenacious D at their most gloriously over-the-top, delivering a heavy metal fever dream that doubles
05:50as a parody and a tribute.
06:04This is the moment JB and KG unleash supernatural musical power.
06:09With vocals so intense, they blow listeners' minds.
06:12Literally.
06:13It riffs on the classic idea of music melting faces, turning the joke into a literal spectacle.
06:25What makes it so brilliantly unforgettable is Black's total commitment.
06:29His operatic rock voice hits every note with conviction.
06:33Master Exploder is great because it treats heavy metal with the same intensity that a Shakespearean actor treats Hamlet.
06:39But with 100% more exploding heads.
06:54Black's duet with CeeLo Green for the first Kung Fu Panda movie is iconic, for sure.
06:59Everybody is Kung Fu fighting.
07:03Your mind becomes fast as lightning.
07:07Although the future is a little bit frightening.
07:10A little bit frightening.
07:13However, we never thought we'd see Kung Fu Panda, Tenacious D, and Baby One More Time in the same sentence.
07:19But here we are.
07:20Oh baby, baby.
07:22How was I supposed to know?
07:26Black shared that director Mike Mitchell approached him about Tenacious D contributing a song to the movie's end credits.
07:32And Black saw the perfect opportunity to cover Britney Spears' breakout hit.
07:36It worked perfectly with the Kung Fu theme.
07:45Apparently, transforming Teen Pop into Rock is no easy task.
07:49And it took Black, quote, like 100 times to perfect a version he was happy with.
07:54Now that's a crossover that feels long overdue.
07:57Give me baby, baby, one more time.
08:01Number 4.
08:02Steve's Lava Chicken.
08:03A Minecraft movie.
08:05When the adventurers enter the overworld, they meet Steve, who quickly showcases a redstone-powered lava chicken cooker.
08:12Woohoo!
08:13Oh dude, I got goose pimples just walking up on it.
08:16You ever wonder what happens when you mix hot lava and chicken?
08:20I did.
08:21And you're about to find out.
08:22What could be a simple joke becomes unforgettable thanks to Jack Black's delivery.
08:27He belts out the jingle with the gusto of a stadium headliner, transforming a handful of words into a rhythmic,
08:34unforgettable earworm.
08:35At just 34 seconds, Steve's Lava Chicken made history as the shortest song ever to crack the Billboard Hot 100,
08:42peaking at number 78 and even breaking into the UK top 10.
08:46La la la lava, ch-ch-ch-chicken.
08:50Steve's Lava Chicken, yeah, it's tasty as hell.
08:52It's a testament to Black's unique ability to elevate small comedic beats into major cultural moments.
08:58Who knew a Minecraft chicken could rock this hard?
09:01Crispy and juicy, now you're having a stack.
09:04Ooh, super spicy, it's a lava attack!
09:08Number 3.
09:09Peaches, the Super Mario Brothers movie.
09:12The king of the Koopas has always been larger than life.
09:15But in this movie, he finally gets to wear his heart on his spiked sleeve.
09:28Peaches transforms the iconic villain into a lovestruck performer,
09:32delivering a dramatic and humorous ballad.
09:35The song wasn't originally in the script,
09:37but come on, when you have Jack Black, you can't not get musical.
09:48With theatrical vocals and playful melodrama,
09:51it became a standout moment that combined comedy with genuine musicality.
09:55The performance was a hit, turning into a cultural phenomenon and earning major recognition,
10:00and even gave Black his first charting solo single.
10:03Now isn't that just peachy?
10:05Peaches, bitches, bitch, bitch.
10:15Number 2. School of Rock, Teacher's Pet, School of Rock.
10:19Every great rock movie needs a show-stopping finale,
10:22and School of Rock delivers in spades with Teacher's Pet.
10:26Baby, we was making spades,
10:29but we were stuck in the dumb days.
10:33Don't take much to memorize your life.
10:36After a whole film's worth of training,
10:39Dewey Finn and his ragtag crew of pint-sized prodigies finally take the stage,
10:43ready to outplay their grown-up rivals.
10:46Black's vocals are nothing short of electrifying.
10:49He nails every note with gritty, sustained power that would make seasoned rockers jealous,
10:54all while bouncing around the stage with boundless energy.
11:06Though they lose to no vacancy, the crowd sees them as champions.
11:10Well, you know what they say,
11:12it's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.
11:15It's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.
11:22Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
11:27Saxaboom, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
11:30Black treats a plastic toy like a Stradivarius and rocks The Tonight Show.
11:42To be an American, The Polka King.
11:44A high-energy, hilariously earnest, and delightfully campy patriotic anthem.
11:49Now I am an American
11:53I am just like one of you
12:02Love Lifted Me, Bernie
12:04Black delivers sincere, quirky gospel performance revealing Bernie's charm and unease.
12:10Sinking to rise no more
12:13But the master of the sea
12:16Heard my despairing cry
12:28Before we continue, check out this single from Sound Mojo's album Balance.
12:32Classical music reimagined as rock, hard rock, and metal.
12:36Check out the full track and album below.
12:38Born in the sunlight
12:41Born in the rain
12:44Life is a rhythm
12:46Running through veins
12:52Number 1.
12:54Tribute, Tenacious D
12:56Tribute is the ultimate showcase of black's dual superpowers.
13:00Rock god bravado and razor sharp comedic timing.
13:03Play the best song in the world
13:08Or I'll eat your soul
13:10More than just a parody
13:12It's a full-throttle celebration of musical myth-making
13:15Delivered with a wink and a wall of sound.
13:18When Tenacious D faces down a soul-hungry demon
13:21Their only hope is to perform the greatest song in the world
13:24A song so epic
13:25Even they can't remember how it goes
13:34The inspiration comes from a real jam session
13:37Where black tried, and failed, to outdo Metallica's one
13:40Barking a conversation about the elusive quest for musical perfection
13:44It's both a send-up and salute to artists chasing that dream
13:48Cementing black's rock and roll legend status
13:55Did we miss any of your favorite Jack Black jams?
13:58Let us know in the comments.
13:59Let us know in the comments.
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