MULTI-PLATINUM-selling Rock legends Barenaked Ladies dropped by NBC’s TODAY and delivered a showstopping and soaring rendition of their signature cult favorite “One Week” yesterday (5/8).

WATCH BARENAKED LADIES PERFORM “ONE WEEK” ON NBC’S TODAY – HERE 

“I am still blown away that we get to do this thing that we always dreamed of doing,” reflects Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies.  “And this many years in, we get to play songs and people know them. It’s wild!"

The Billboard Hot 100 #1, “One Week,” remains a staple in their catalog and the pop culture canon at large, and the two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated band did it justice with a highly energetic and engaging performance. Hinging on an instantly recognizable beat and bouncy guitar, its slippery verses swing with the same swagger. However, the studio could barely contain the excitement once the infinitely catchy chorus hit. The hosts nodded along throughout, and the guys were all smiles.

Ultimately, this particular appearance found the musicians firing all cylinders, affirming the track’s classic status and relevancy.

The performance only heightens excitement for the impending arrival of their forthcoming EP In Flight – Carry On, which drops next week on Friday May 16. 

The digital-only EP features all-acoustic, newly reimagined renditions of seven standout tracks from the band’s acclaimed 2023 album In Flight. They cleared the way for its landing by unveiling “Fifty for a While (Acoustic)” and “Clearly Lost (Acoustic).” Go here to listen to “Clearly Lost (Acoustic)” and check out their social post here.

PRE-SAVE BARENAKED LADIES’ IN FLIGHT – CARRY ON – HERE

In the EP’s wake, Barenaked Ladies embark on their much-anticipated Last Summer On Earth 2025 Tour on June 3 at Chastain Park Amphitheater in Atlanta, GA. The 38-city headline run continues through August 2 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI. Known for an electrifying live show that attracts audiences of all ages, the band will also bring the eighth edition of their iconic tour to famed venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City, The Chicago Theater in Chicago, and a hometown show at Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON. Alt-Rock mainstays Guster will join the bill from June 3 to 28 and iconic hitmakers Sugar Ray will hop on the lineup from July 8 to August 2 with Fastball accompanying as support on all shows. Tickets and Barenaked Ladies VIP Packages are on sale now. Go here for the full tour itinerary.

Keeping busy, you can check out their cover story in the print edition of American Songwriter’s of April/May issue out now.

Meanwhile, the original In Flight marked their eighteenth studio album in an extraordinary career that’s included winning eight JUNO Awards, earning two GRAMMY nominations, being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and turning out massive hits like “One Week” (a No. 1 smash in the U.S.), Top 20 singles “Pinch Me” and “If I Had $1,000,000,” and the pop-culture-dominating “Big Bang Theory Theme.” In Flight is available digitally, on CD, and in a double-vinyl edition (both 180-gram white-colored and picture disc) and on May 16, fans can get the digital release of In Flight – Carry On. Go here for more info.

Looking back on their legacy, “One Week” holds a special place in the hearts of millions worldwide who fell in love with the group upon its global breakout back in 1998. It dominated charts and received a GRAMMY Award nomination in the category of Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. Indicative of the song’s resounding impact, it has impressively generated nearly half-a-billion global streams.

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Over the course of 37 years, the beloved quartet has sold over 15 MILLION records worldwide and built up an arsenal of hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.” Widely acknowledged as one of the best live acts on the planet, BNL has hosted a cruise, had their own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor, and participated in the first-ever “space-to-earth musical collaboration” with astronaut Chris Hadfield. To date, BNL has amassed eight JUNO Awards, garnered two GRAMMY nominations, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. BNL’s 18th studio album, In Flight was released in 2023 and features 14 brand-new studio recordings. It’s available everywhere you stream music.