The Most Iconic ‘American Horror Story’ Scene Was Jessica Lange's Idea

American Horror Story is full of iconic moments that have shaped pop culture we know today. “Asylum,” widely considered the most beloved season, owes much of its success to Jessica Lange's performance.

Interestingly enough, the famous “Lana Banana” song was Lange's idea.

“”The Name Game” happened because Jessica Lange played a lounge singer turned nun, and around episode eight, after she had been put into solitary and locked up, and was covered in vomit and everything else, she said, ‘Remember when I used to sing? Can't I just have one song, can’t I have a moment?’… I had always loved that song since I was a kid, so I brought it in and played it, and we figured out a way to make it. It worked because that character was in the middle of a psychotic break,” Murphy explained to Entertainment Weekly.

Fun fact: “The Name Game” was originally performed by Shirley Ellis and became a hit, making it to the Billboard Hot 100.

What’s the Best ‘American Horror Story’ Performance by Jessica Lange?

The “Lana Banana” song went down in AHS history as one of the most memorable musical numbers in the series all thanks to Lange's performance.

Yes, but: “The Name Game” wasn't Jessica Lange's only musical moment on American Horror Story. She also delivered a haunting rendition of Lana Del Rey's “Gods & Monsters” in Season 4.

‘American Horror Story’ Fans React to “Lana Banana” Song

“I loved it for the stark contrast of the mood of the season. Just unexpected, but a delightful getaway from the hopelessness of the characters.” another fan, AdVictoremSpolias on Reddit noticed.

“I really loved this scene. Every bit of it felt authentic to me and I say this while appreciating what you guys are saying about its jarring nature. Harsh reality gets sublimated for a few minutes of fantasy. Thanks electroshock therapy!!” Redditor Gjpro said.

Where Can I Watch American Horror Story?

American Horror Story is available right now on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.