Muppet Cover Songs

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Muppet Cover Songs

Muppet cover songs have been part of their tradition from their early days on Sesame Street right up to their latest film, "The Muppets" to be released this Thanksgiving. Here are a selection of Muppet cover songs to make you smile while you sing along!

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Bohemian Rhapsody

There is a reason this Muppet cover song won a Webby. It was a great production from the Muppets launched on their YouTube channel. When I first heard about this Muppet cover song, I wondered how they were going to address the murderous lyrics. Leave it to Animal to solve that problem.

The second video is a behind the scenes look at the making of the Muppets version of "Bohemian Rhapsody".
The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody
by MuppetsStudio | video info

151,019 ratings | 26,646,408 views
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The Muppets Go Classical

I had no idea how great a job Beaker does with classical songs until his version of "Ode To Joy" was released by Muppet Studios on YouTube. Camilla the Chicken isn't bad herself.
The Muppets: Ode To Joy
by MuppetsStudio | video info

22,324 ratings | 5,092,071 views
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Beaker's Ballad

Is He Died?

Yes, I realize I am very easily amused, but this cracked me up to no end. Poor, poor Beaker.
The Muppets: Beaker's Ballad
by MuppetsStudio | video info

25,374 ratings | 4,210,329 views
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Christmas Muppet Cover Songs

There are so many great Christmas songs covered by the Muppets this is in no way complete. I do have a soft spot for "We Need A Little Christmas", which is the first thing featured on "A Muppet Family Christmas". Miss Piggy's cover of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is one of my favorite versions of the song.
The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells
by MuppetsStudio | video info

16,995 ratings | 4,035,877 views
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Muppet Cover Songs From The Muppet Show

"The Muppet Show" debuted on CBS in 1979 and ran until 1981. It was a variety show set in a live theater and featured a weekly guest star among the chaos we expect from the Muppets. Here are a few of my favorite Muppet cover songs featured on "The Muppet Show".
The Muppet Show - Rockin' Robin
by Scooterpiety | video info

914 ratings | 465,260 views
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Muppet Cover Songs - Great Idea Or Awful Idea?

Do you like Muppet cover songs?

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Yes, they are awesome!

BLAAA says:

The muppets are amazing. They're actually one of my favorite performing groups ever. I think their cover songs are great. They can really get that muppet feeling into all of those classics. I loved their cover of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in their new movie, and "bock"ing to "Forget You"? That's just genius.

MAMA!!!!

BenJacklin says:

They're a good laugh! Don't think I'd listen on my iPod in the gym...

COUNTRYLUTHIER says:

Absorootytootly. Great job!

AnthonyAltorenna says:

Every kid of all ages has got to love the Muppets!

squidoopets says:

I love the muppet cover songs!!

No, I agree with Statler & Waldorf - they stink!

 
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She Drives Me Crazy

I strongly dislike the original version by Fine Young Cannibals. Strongly. This is included more for the bizarre assortment of circa 90s celebrity cameos than anything else. Watching it made me feel old and like I should either perm or tease my hair.

Did Casey Kasem ever do a duet with William Shatner?
"She Drives Me Crazy"
by embrenaissance | video info

1,285 ratings | 451,990 views
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Muppet Cover Songs Nearly Ruined By Fozzie Bear

Poor Fozzie Bear. Remembering song lyrics is hard, especially when you aren't singing the whole time.

Fozzie may have more rhythm than I do, too.
The Muppets Sing Do Re Mi
by mbollans | video info

20 ratings | 5,621 views
curated content from YouTube

Essential Muppet Links

MuppetsStudio
The Muppets Studio YouTube channel with their official Muppet videos, including the Muppet cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody".
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Muppet Cover Songs From Muppets Tonight

"Muppets Tonight" aired on ABC in 1996, was cancelled that year, and moved over to the Disney Channel to complete its run in 1998. "Muppets Tonight" had a similar variety show type format to "The Muppet Show", except "Muppets Tonight" was set in a television studio and not a live theater.

Here are a couple Muppet cover songs that were featured on the show "Muppets Tonight".
Muppets Tonight - Dancin' With Myself
by JokoRecords | video info

491 ratings | 175,920 views
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Mahna Mahna

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The song Muppet fans lovingly know as "Mahna Mahna" is in fact a Muppet cover song. The original song is titled "Mah Na Mah Na" and performed by Italian Piero Umiliani. It was originally featured in the Italian mondo documentary film, "Svezia, Inferno E Paradiso".

You can see the original Sesame Street version of "Mahna Mahna" here. I've included the original version of "Mah Na Mah Na" here so you can listen and compare to the version from "The Muppet Show".
Manamanah 1976
by STPROF | video info

7,634 ratings | 2,106,793 views
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A Few Muppet Cover Songs On iTunes

The selection of Muppet cover songs was small on iTunes, but they do have that epic Muppet cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody" so I forgive them.

Track Artist Album  
Mah Na Mah Na Anything Muppets & Mah Na Mah Na Jim Henson: A Sesame Street Celebration, Vol. 1
Bohemian Rhapsody (Muppets Version) Queen & The Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody (Muppets Version) - Single
Twelve Days of Christmas John Denver & The Muppets Diverse Holiday Hits: The Ultimate Best Christmas Music, Vol. 1

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Share Your Favorite Muppet Cover Song!

  • ashroc Dec 1, 2011 @ 6:49 am | delete
    manamana is still my favourite muppet song, i remember when it came out. 1976 was a fab year, i was 9!!
  • gottaloveit Nov 15, 2011 @ 6:55 am | delete
    My boyfriend just gave me the first season of Saturday Night Live - the muppets were a blast in the early days of that show. Cracking me up rewatching them.
  • squidoopets Nov 10, 2011 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Well, I am in love with this lens! I have several kids song lenses I will feature this on, many thanks. Blessed and good luck with the T1 challenge :)
  • TamaraKajari Nov 10, 2011 @ 1:51 am | delete
    Those were the days! No VHS, no Facebook, just good old TV shows and Muppets were my favorite. Thanks for reminding me. Blessed~
  • blackspanielgallery Nov 7, 2011 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    I like muppets!
  • blackspanielgallery Nov 7, 2011 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    I like muppets!
  • chrisstapper Nov 6, 2011 @ 7:31 am | delete
    Woah i never realized Mah Na Mah Na was a cover song. Made me really interested in the original!
  • ZCademy Nov 1, 2011 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens! I'm a muppet fan from way back. Like, Duel, and comment ... plus a forward to my muppet-loving daughter.
  • kingsrookie Oct 31, 2011 @ 10:34 am | delete
    Good luck on a Tier 1!!
  • cffutah Oct 29, 2011 @ 8:11 am | delete
    enjoyed viewing this, my kids like it too. earned a 'thumbs up' from this reader.
  • MagicBeanDip Oct 27, 2011 @ 7:55 am | delete
    Great lens. I laughed the most during Bohemian Rhapsody, but liked the classical Beaker too.
  • msharank Oct 27, 2011 @ 6:45 am | delete
    Great lens. Bohemian Rhapsody rocks ! :)
  • Mujjen Oct 27, 2011 @ 5:12 am | delete
    I used to love the Muppet show, although a bit too old really. But how can you resist Mahna Mahna? My brother used to do a great imitation of it!
  • emmalarkins Oct 26, 2011 @ 9:32 pm | delete
    I can't say how much I love the new Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody! I'm so glad they started doing this again!
  • YourIslandRoutes Oct 26, 2011 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    These are great! I would have to say that Bohemian Rhapsody is my favorite.

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I am sure the soundtrack to the latest Muppet film, "The Muppets" will have some new great Muppet songs. In the interest of Muppet cover songs, I am really interested in hearing the full versions of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Forget You". Here is the full track listing, courtesy of Amazon.com:

1. The Muppet Show Theme - The Muppets
2. Muppet Studios, I Can't Believe It* - Walter
3. Life's a Happy Song - Jason Segel, Amy Adams and Walter
4. I Haven't Seen the Old Gang* - Kermit and Jason Segel
5. Pictures in My Head - Kermit and The Muppets
6. We Drive* - Kermit and Walter
7. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard - Paul Simon
8. That Spells Reno* - 80's Robot and Amy Adams
9. Rainbow Connection (Moopets Version) - The Moopets
10. Welcome Back* - Kermit, Fozzie, Walter and Dr. Teeth
11. We Built This City - Starship
12. Party of One* - Sarah Silverman and Amy Adams
13. Me Party - Amy Adams and Miss Piggy
14. We Humbly Ask* - Kermit and Chris Cooper
15. Let's Talk About Me - Chris Cooper
16. The Answer Is No* - Chris Cooper and Kermit
17. Are You a Man or a Muppet?* - Amy Adams
18. Man or Muppet - Jason Segel and Walter
19. Down at the Ole Barbershop* - Kermit
20. Smells Like Teen Spirit - The Muppet Barbershop Quartet
21. Princesses of Poultry* - Kermit
22. Forget You - Camilla and The Chickens
23. It's Time for Our Song* - Kermit and Miss Piggy
24. Rainbow Connection - The Muppets
25. Get Out There and Help Those Guys* - Jason Segel
26. The Whistling Caruso - Andrew Bird
27. How Charming, a Finale* - Uncle Deadly
28. Life's a Happy Song Finale - Entire Cast
29. Mary, Marry Me* - Jason Segel and Amy Adams
30. Mah Na Mah Na - Mahna Mahna and The Two Snowths* Dialog Track