And Bowser's romantic ode to Princess Peach became an instant hit, landing a place on the Billboard Hot 100. However, after listening to a 30-second sample of the love song, Black felt he couldn't pass up the opportunity to tap into the spiky, fire-breathing Koopa's softer side. Movie, telling IGN he tries 'not to do too many crossovers' where his characters sing. But initially Black was hesitant to sing in The Super Mario Bros. When you hear Black belting out the ballad, it seems like it was fate for the actor, singer, and gamer to take on the role of Bowser. Jack Black performed Peaches LIVE at the Hollywood Bowl during The Game Awards 10-Year Concert! 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑 /Bpn9TUlgGu- IGN June 26, 2023 In fact, people's love for Black might even outweigh Bowser's affection for Peaches. Just when you thought you had got one of this year's biggest earworms out of your head, Black burst onto the stage to give a surprise performance of Peaches at TGA's one-night-only concert, supported by a full orchestra led by Grammy Award-winning composer Lorne Balfe.ĭressed in a Bowser-like green suit with a flaming red headdress, Black brought big Bowser energy to the stage, and it's safe to say the crowd was with him from the very first note to the last.