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‘SNL’: Watch Phoebe Bridgers Perform ‘Bobby,’ ‘Still Standing’
Phoebe Bridgers performed “Bobby” and “Still Standing” on Saturday Night Live, showcasing two songs from her acclaimed album, Lost Weekend. The appearance brought together contrasting personal themes: “Bobby” reflects her relationship with Bo Burnham, who co-wrote and sings on it, while “Still Standing” responds to her father’s death in 2023.
The 16-track album also features Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Jack Antonoff and Cameron Winter, and topped several charts, including Billboard’s US Independent Albums chart. Bridgers has released a five-song Live at Madison Square Garden EP and is due to tour Europe later this month; a North American tour runs from February to May 2027, including two Coachella weekends, followed by a Hinterland Festival headline set in July.
In short
- Bridgers performed two Lost Weekend tracks on SNL.
- “Bobby” features Bo Burnham; “Still Standing” addresses her father’s death.
- Tours in Europe and North America are planned.
Explained simply
Phoebe Bridgers is an American singer-songwriter known for intimate songs that often draw on personal experiences. Lost Weekend is her 16-track album, featuring contributions from musicians including Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus and Jack Antonoff.
The songs “Bobby” and “Still Standing” have different personal backgrounds: Bo Burnham co-wrote and sings on “Bobby”, which reflects his relationship with Bridgers, while “Still Standing” responds to the death of Bridgers’ father in 2023. The album’s chart success and its mix of collaborators have helped bring attention to her latest work.