1 - was a bigger hit than any Styles song so far. His first single “ Pillowtalk” - which quickly zoomed to No. Initially, it seemed like it was Zayn Malik’s sexy sadness that might go the distance. His winking self-awareness about the narratives swirling around him speak more broadly to why he was picked to be SNL host in the first place, and why he has emerged as one of the most attention-getting boy banders gone solo. Styles’ appearance was promoting the forthcoming release of his sophomore album, Fine Line, dropping December 13. “And nothing says serious musician like talking while playing the piano.”Īs he played, Harry joked about being grown in a test tube by pop kingmaker Simon Cowell, emphasized the importance of fantastic hair, and punctuated the monologue by standing up to swivel his hips while giving jazz hands. 'I'm a very serious musician,” he explained, strolling over to a piano, wearing a revealing open-necked shirt and (characteristically bright) yellow pants. In the opening monologue for his recent SNL hosting gig, One Directioner–turned–retro rock star Harry Styles mocked his own pop stardom.
