"Write About Love" is the lead single, as well as the title track, of Belle & Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965...

's 2010 album Belle & Sebastian Write About Love

Belle & Sebastian Write About Love

- Personnel :*Norah Jones – vocals on "Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John"*Carey Mulligan – vocals on "Write About Love"*Mick Cooke – arranger*Sarah Martin – arranger on "I Can See Your Future"*Tony Hoffer – producer, mixing, programming...

. The single was first released in the US on September 7, 2010, and is set to be released in the UK and in international markets on October 25, 2010. The track was also released as a free download for a limited time on Belle & Sebastian's website. The song features actress Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan

Carey Hannah Mulligan is an English actress. She made her film debut as Kitty Bennet in Pride & Prejudice . She had roles in numerous British programmes and, in 2007, made her Broadway debut in The Seagull to critical acclaim....

 on vocals.

Live performances

Belle & Sebastian performed "Write About Love" on their September 29, 2010 appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon on NBC. The show premiered on March 2, 2009, as the third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman....

, along with the track "Piazza, New York Catcher" from their 2003 album Dear Catastrophe Waitress

Dear Catastrophe Waitress

Dear Catastrophe Waitress is an album by Belle & Sebastian, a Scottish indie pop group, released in 2003 on Rough Trade Records. Producer Trevor Horn, former member of The Buggles and producer of groups like Yes and Frankie Goes to Hollywood, oversaw the production of the album, and gave it a more...

. Notably, drummer Richard Colburn

Richard Colburn

Richard Colburn is the drummer of the Scottish indie band Belle & Sebastian. Before he joined Belle & Sebastian, he used to sell pies on match days outside Celtic Park and study Music Business at Stow College. He was also a semi-professional Snooker player. His nickname is "Rico" and he also...

 did not appear on stage during this performance and as a result his position was filled by Questlove, drummer for Jimmy Fallon's house band, The Roots

The Roots

The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals...

. It was later stated that Colburn was still playing with the band, and was an audience member on the night of taping.