'Memory' is better with classroom instruments, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, and no creepy 'Cats'

Maybe just watch this instead of the movie!
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Amanda Yeo
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'Memory' is better with classroom instruments, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, and no creepy 'Cats'
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Good news for people who like show tunes but hate weirdly smooth CGI cat-people! The cast of Cats appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, performing the musical's most well-known song, "Memory", on milk bottles, garbage can lids, and xylophones. Now you can enjoy the music without any of the creeping nightmares.

Backed by The Roots on an assortment of makeshift instruments, Fallon, Taylor Swift, Jason Derulo, Francesca Hayward, and James Corden each sing a few lines before Jennifer Hudson strides in and completely overshadows them all. It makes sense that Hudson would own it considering the song belongs to her character Grizabella, but I almost feel embarrassed for her castmates.

Amanda Yeo
Amanda Yeo
Assistant Editor

Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.


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