This episode includes a rare live performance of "Shiny Happy People" by R.E.M., a song which the members of the band didn't much like and avoided playing in concert. They are accompanied in the song by Kate Pierson (of the B52s), who also sang on the album version and appeared in the song's video.
An uncredited Carole King performs with The Saturday Night Live Band between sketches as the show goes to commercials.