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Mumford & Sons Play New Songs and the Beatles on 'SNL'

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11:30 am
Sunday, Sep 23, 2012
by PopMatters Staff
Last night Mumford & Sons played two songs on 'SNL' ahead of their release of 'Babel' this week. But the highlight was their skit where instead of playing Americana guys, they went back to their homeland for inspiration in portraying the Beatles.


“I Will Wait”


“Below My Feet”


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