The skit, “More Cowbell,” is based on the real-life recording sessions for the song. But according to band members, the real version went a bit differently that the comedic version.

Guest host Christopher Walken stars as their demanding producer, and Ferrell is Gene Frenkle, the musician hired to supply the metronome-like beat of the song using a cowbell and drumstick.

“I hadn’t seen ‘The Chanukah Song’ in a long time ... Seth Meyers, cast member 2001-2014, former head writer, one-time host FAVORITE SKETCH: “More Cowbell,” perhaps a universal favorite. “I think ...

A couple of our personal favorites came from Gene Simmons -- the cowbell-heavy 'Yes I Know' and the brooding 'I'm an Animal,' but of course you're free to vote for any song from the record.

Plus, when you really, really love the music you’re spoofing, it shows, as in the legendary “More Cowbell” sketch and ... and “This is Not a Feminist Song,” as well as former writer ...

“I hadn’t seen ‘The Chanukah Song’ in a long time ... one-time host FAVORITE SKETCH: “More Cowbell,” perhaps a universal favorite. “I think ‘Cowbell’ would work if English ...

FAVORITE SKETCHES: “More Cowbell,” with Christopher Walken fixated ... Then, of course, there's Adam Sandler's classic “The Chanukah Song.” “I hadn’t seen ‘The Chanukah Song ...