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Jimmy Fallon, 'The Force Awakens' Cast Sing 'Star Wars' Medley
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DAVID GREENE, HOST:
Good morning, I'm David Greene. I felt a great disturbance in the force - millions of voices suddenly silenced. A dark lord on Facebook - Facebook friend of mine - who's not excited about the movie said, may the force dim quickly - well, never. A young Jedi named Jimmy Fallon fought back on his show. He brought on Han Solo, Chewie, Leia, 3PO - their weapon, a cappella.
(SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON")
THE ROOTS AND STAR WARS CAST: (Singing) Ba-ba-dah-dah...
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