Top 10 Greatest Muppets Musical Numbers

[@MsMojo]

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[@BigRed182]

Fozzie - We're both unappreciated comedians. Although my favoriite muppet is the Swedish Chef.

[@thepeanutgallery2486]

"I'm Going To Go Back There Someday" from The Muppet Movie will always have a top place in my heart.

[@morganmusto361]

I love that song so much

[@JBarrett41]

My favorite ❤

[@donedwards5301]

This really should have been a top 20 Muppet musical numbers. Sooooo many incredible touching numbers.

[@jacklow9611]

They could probably do a Top 100 and still miss some.

[@SonicMovie3HypeGuy]

​@@jacklow9611I found 240 Muppet songs on Spotify, not even including the ones that aren't on Spotify. A top 100 wouldn't even do the Muppets enough service

[@ambiguous974]

My thoughts as well. I mean, you could do a top 10 on The Muppet Show alone.

[@jamesbaio9327]

Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas- "Where the River Meets the Sea". Absolute Muppet classic.

[@tbecker97204]

*"The Bathing Suit She Wore."*

[@CyraEmm]

One More Sleep Til Christmas was one of my Dad’s all time favorite Christmas songs. I’ll never forget how hard I cried the first time I heard it after his death. It was so special to him.

[@mariancarmack451]

We play it every Christmas Eve on the way to our family Christmas party, ever since the old audio tape was sold the Christmas after the movie debuted, then on a disc…now on the car Wi-Fi. My 36 year old daughter can’t remember a Christmas Eve without it.❤💚❤️💚

[@trinaq]

"Man or Muppet" is still a classic. I remember being surprised when Jim Parsons, AKA Sheldon, turned up, of all people.

[@maziebunny2]

You, too?! I saw this at a matinee showing and of course, this was before I knew all the characters on The Big Bang Theory...for when he appeared as Walter's manly reflection, I said out loud "Turtle Boy?!"

[@slystone4892]

It sounds like an Elton John song love it

[@nettie607]

When my kids were babies and crying, I would sing Ma-na-ma-na to them. It almost always got them to stop crying and start giggling. Still one of our favorite songs, over 30 years later.

[@paulatreat2496]

Sometimes, when I am shopping with my kids, we are in the produce, and I go "banan-na-na" in a gruff voice, and the respond with the do-do-do-do-do's.

[@SouthPaw7896]

My boyfriend and I do this to make each other happy when we've had a crummy day.

[@waheedabdullah6371]

Somebody's Getting Married should've been on the list. I wouldn't have find the perfect song to play at my future wedding if it weren't for that song

[@DepezPoopsie]

Not even gonna bother to watch this without that song on it. Unforgivable.

[@willedpower3291]

I love Somebody’s Getting Married❤

[@philyra2]

Somebody's Getting Married is awesome, but what about the beautiful song Kermit and Piggy sing to each other at their "wedding"? "He'll Make Me Happy" always makes me verklempt.

[@willedpower3291]

@@philyra2 that one too. Idk why I just lumped those together. I want that sang at my wedding if I ever get married

[@ericaamodeo5712]

I agree. I would have played that on my wedding day!

[@jennjenn5541]

The entire The Great Muppet Caper soundtrack is outstanding: Hey a A Movie!, Happiness Hotel, Steppin Out with a Star, etc. Also, When the River Meets the Sea from Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas.

[@flmbyz]

Number one is a give in. Simply perfection. But my own personal picks would also have to include “Happiness Hotel”, “I’m Going to Go Back there Some Day” & “Saying Goodbye”, the latter because I dare you to find a kid growing up in the 80s that didn’t have an emotional gut punch whenever they heard it. My own daughter broke down in tears when she heard it the first time last month.

[@PuppyLuv2504]

I remember watching Muppets take Manhattan and hearing "Saying Goodbye" after my last day of middle school - I bawled like a baby.

[@Rutabega_NG]

I'm kinda glad they didn't play _Saying Goodbye_ because yeah, that one does destroy me every time.

[@shelbyhalliburton91]

Happiness Hotel for sure!

[@Buggy-su4oy]

Jim would have just loved Jason's Muppet Movie as a whole.😊😊

[@Wrestlingfan95]

Where is it’s not that easy being green. That is a classic

[@JeffreyW67]

I believe that was first sung on Sesame Street.

[@maziebunny2]

True. But I think it should get a mention particularly when things were out of control during the show and after an act (involving singing poultry) cancelled and Kermit served us an impromptu rendition of "Bein' Green"...which I prefer over duck in orange sauce. Wouldn't you?

[@writerpatrick]

@@JeffreyW67 Those are the Sesame Street Muppets but it was Kermit who sang it. It's still a Muppet song.

[@Anna_and_Arrow]

I love the Muppets. They’ve had some great songs over the years.

[@timothyserabian5103]

Am I the only one who feels like, “Follow That Bird” is sorely underrated and under appreciated ? “One little star” is a beautiful lullaby, and i bawl my eyes out during, “Blue bird of happiness.”

[@aislingopal7802]

It gets filed under Sesame Productions, not Muppets. Thats why.

[@Rutabega_NG]

"Follow That Bird" is excellent!

[@ericgjovaag7958]

@@aislingopal7802 Which is why we need a follow-up list of songs from "Sesame Street" productions!

[@Starbeam1979]

I remember first seeing "Follow That Bird" when I was about 6, at the theater. (Yes, I'm that old.)

[@kodahansen8080]

The harmonies in "Easy Going Day" are so beautiful.

[@Miss_Myth]

We need another of these!! So many more great songs from the Muppets over the years, there could have been a top 10 from the movies & a separate list for the show! PLEASE do a part 2!

[@krisrowan]

Moving right along is my cheer me up song for especially when I don't want to go to work.

[@alyzu4755]

This is the BEST version of "Crocodile Rock". 🥰 I love the Muppets so much! 😍

[@camecex]

Memories of my childhood. Thank you Ms Mojo

[@Buggy-su4oy]

Jim would have probably became emotional if he had gotten to hear "Man or Muppet."😊

[@54raynor]

You missed a big one: Oh Danny Boy, sung by Animal, Beaker, and the Swedish Chef. The single funniest Muppet Show moment, and guaranteed to get a laugh on St. Patrick’s Day.

[@sheilaholmes8455]

My alter ego is Janice. I love Muppet Christmas Carol. The best version of Christmas Carol ever.

[@rmc224]

Fer shure.

[@sheilaholmes8455]

@@rmc224 ❤️

[@DawnDavidson]

Agreed! I’m a fan and a connoisseur of various readings and adaptations of A Christmas Carol, but if I could only watch one forever after, it would be the muppet version!

[@XJIcequeen]

Rainbow Connection is my favorite song

[@Buggy-su4oy]

Jim would also love this countdown.😊😊

[@cake9664]

There are so many great songs, this list should be at least a top 20.

[@AndreaTodd-c6t]

Being in my 50s now, i have a lot to choose from. But the last two will always be my favourites. I was in a group of people discussing fav childhood songs, when someone said the first line if number two and two seconds later the whole class answered and we sang the whole song with big smiles on our faces.

[@sesamemom98]

Turn the Worl Around will always be my favorite Muppet song!

[@lindaborgert589]

LOVE the Muppets! Always have. Always will!

[@nadurkee46]

❤ the Muppets, they always brought a 10 + performance.

[@AngeliqueStP]

1. The entire soundtrack to "Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas." As good as the list is... Nothing else compares.

[@LeeBarnathan]

No love for "Can You Picture That?" It was even repeated in the Muppets Mayhem show.

[@jaykay47music]

I love the muppets ❤👍🏾

[@stevenyoungkin7333]

I'm REALLY glad that you picked "The Magic Store" from "The Muppet Movie" (one of favorite movies of all time and it MORE than holds up 45 years later). I saw the movie again at the theater last week and that song AGAIN made me tear up with the beauty and hope in that song. It is why those characters cross generations like no other character and will be with us for many generations to come. I wish you had picked something from "Muppets Most Wanted" (a fun sequel to "The Muppets"). There were a number of fun songs ("The Big House" sung hilariously by Tina Fey, "We're Doing a Sequel" which showed how good they are at fourth wall breaking) but the affectionate one I have is "I Hope I Get It". The fact that's sung by, among other Ray Liotta and other tough guy actors ALWAYS makes me laugh hard. And Danny Trejo's off key solo is sung SO sincerely bad that it brightens my day whenever I watch it. Machete might not text but he definitely sings!!! :)

[@professorpyne]

Very good listing. You definitely gave “Rainbow Connection” the justice it deserves. That being said, none of the songs from “The Great Muppet Caper” are here.

[@Trix897]

I have always loved “The Magic Store” since the film came out in 1979. Thank you for including it here!

[@MsMojo]

Our pleasure!

[@patrickdepew4976]

Some of my other favorites that weren't mentioned: "Can You Picture That?" from The Muppet Movie "Hey! A Movie," "Happiness Hotel," and "Couldn't We Ride" from The Great Muppet Caper "Saying Goodbye" from The Muppets Take Manhattan "One More Sleep 'Til Christmas," "When Love Is Gone," and "Thankful Heart" from The Muppet Christmas Carol

[@lahannasingh]

I’m glad Rainbow Connection is #1 but seriously you left out some good numbers such as: Never Before and Never Again (hello!) Somebody’s getting married, Something So Right, My Way( by Gonzo on Muppet Show), Pictures in my head, and One more sleep till Christmas.

[@kadajsnightqueen]

I still say the Muppet Treasure Island soundtrack is underrated. “Shiver My Timbers” is right up there with “Scrooge” as one of their best opening songs (I also think it’s one of the best pirate songs ever written, both in terms of the melody, the pounding rhythm, and the lyrics), “Cabin Fever” is quite possibly the most infectious song (other than “Manamana”) ever performed by the Muppets, and “Love Led Us Here” is such a gorgeous, powerful ballad. Another super-infectious song: the Bunny Picnic theme! Every now and then, I still get the “Hello sunshine, hello birds on the wing” lines, as well as the earworm supreme “Hop! Hop! Hop! Hop!” stuck in my head out of nowhere. I swear, this little special needs to be released on dvd just so more people can enjoy this song!

[@oshikuru09]

I was going to comment on this movie but you said everything better than I could. "This once fine floating vessel has become a psycho ward" is my favorite line in the movie lol

[@BigRed182]

@@oshikuru09 I am partial to, "I'd like to get my hands on whoever wrote this script".

[@BigRed182]

Can't leave out "Professional Pirate".

[@garyhook5646]

Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas is one of the most under rated Christmas classics. I remember watching this on HBO when it premiered(you know when there were only 30 channels on cable and HBO was channel 3). I still try to watch when it is EVER on and I love that you can see the strings in the sliding onto the ice scene... ❤❤❤

[@Cdim7973]

My favorite growing up was the skit of forest animals singing For what it's worth with hunters interrupting

[@endlessmtnwildlife]

Thank you for including "Turn the World Around!" You reminded me of a beautiful song I had totally forgotten about.

[@natmarie8227]

This is maybe the best msmojo video topic ever

[@monkeybrain0212]

Yes the Treasure Island movie was my favourite! 😂 Constantly watched it over and over again as a kid. Loved it so much! ❤

[@unclesquirrelstache7431]

My favorite is I’m Gonna Always Love You from The Muppets Take Manhattan. Second place is Rowlf singing Tea for Two backwards on The Muppet Show.

[@motherstation]

My favorite number was when Alice Cooper sang the romantic, "You and Me" to a lady monster and at the end she told Cooper, "Change me back!" and it turned out the lady monster was Miss Piggy.

[@eddiehayes1523]

You missed an opportunity with Julie Andrews' various numbers and the Muppet version of Bohemian Rhapsody!

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Great musical numbers for The Muppets!

[@aimeeromley4189]

I’m Gonna Always Love You is one of my tops. It introduced the Muppet Babies and I begged my dad to let me watch the movie again just for that song. But, Muppets’ Christmas Carol and John Denver Christmas are beyond top tier. The both soundtracks are my number 2 & 3.

[@tdi21]

You should do a Top 10/20/30 for Muppet Celebrity Guests/Roles Jim Parsons Michael Caine Tim Curry Elton John PLEASE MOJO!

[@BigRed182]

Rudolph Nureyev - his pas de deux with Miss Piggy has me crying with laughter whenever I watch it!

[@apparition668]

"I'm Going to Go Back There Someday" from the Muppet Movie is just so marvelous. I'd also add "Professional Pirate" from Muppet Treasure Island. I mean, let's face it- I'm not sure you *can* pick a top 10!

[@LoreleiMission]

"True Colors" cover from Muppets Mayhem. A touching moment and a perfect performance.

[@davidjsaul]

Life's A Happy Song is one of their best imo

[@williamcrowe2576]

I'd consider "Happiness Hotel" an honorable mention. Our three intrepid reporters are lucky to find a place to stay while on assignment in London despite the place's flaws which the manager and tenants gleefully sing about.

[@AnimaMandala]

"Copacabana" from The Muppet Show, and "The Interrogation Song" from Muppets Most Wanted have always been guilty pleasures of mine.

[@theartdragon1270]

Rainbow connection is my comfort song

[@machinegunangel]

I love the song “I don’t want to live on the moon” by Ernie and “If the Moon Was A Cookie” by Cookie Monster sooo much 🥰🎶

[@jonathanhahn6955]

My Favorite Muppet Songs Are “Together Again (The Muppets Take Manhattan), Movin’ Right Along (The Muppet Movie), When You’re A Professional Pirate (Muppet Treasure Island), Thankful Heart (The Muppet Christmas Carol), We Built This City (The Muppets), We’re Doing A Sequel (Muppets Most Wanted), Can You Picture That? ? (The Muppets Mayhem), Hey, A Movie! (The Great Muppet Caper), & Life Hereafter (Muppets Haunted Mansion)” :-)

[@cethomas324]

Yes, Can You Picture That! A legit banger!

[@johntauren]

The Interrogation Song should at least have gotten an honorable mention.

[@tessstirton]

I have that muppet movie with Jim parsons in it ... He made the song more beautiful,.... I grew up loved the muppet show... Its always muppet show time forever loved by a child of the 80s in the uk❤ so thank you loved puppets

[@littlesongbird1]

Fun fact: 3 of these songs on this list were written by Paul Williams.

[@gracehowell.]

The honorary Muppet himself!

[@JamesDavy2009]

@@gracehowell. He even had a Muppet likeness sing with him when he did _Old Fashioned Love Song_ and he played a cameo role in _The Muppet Movie_ as the pianist from El Sleezo's Cafe.

[@gracehowell.]

@@JamesDavy2009 Multiple Muppet likenesses!

[@tbecker97204]

Gonzo the Great. He puts his heart and soul into everything he does, yet rarely does it go well the first time.

[@tonialston1968]

Anyone remember The Labyrith with David Bowie? I know it's not Muppets, but it was Jim Henson. I loved Muppets Treasure Island. I have it on VHS somewhere still lol

[@krisrhood2127]

I was hoping Magic Dance would be on this list

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

If you ever find yourself in Atlanta, Georgia the Center For Puppetry Arts has tons of Henson puppets including Labyrinth.

[@krisrhood2127]

@@muppetsstoogesfan1 😀

[@meldawn21]

What about "When you're a professional pirate" from muppet treasure island? Tim Curry's favorite song and movie of all time

[@CarolinaMouse]

Rainbow Connection is my fave Muppet song but I also love "Can You Picture That?" too. Also the Muppet I relate to most is Kermit.

[@pasqualembisceglia1989]

I love the 10 greatest Muppets musical numbers.

[@Ulthrinifyed]

Saying Goodbye - The Muppets Take Manhattan is my all time favorit.

[@LuvSubbin]

Best KZbin question ever. What Muppet do you most identify with? Before I could say "Bunsen Honeydew" my wife said "Beaker". Perfect... We also love the Muppet's version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Put the Lime in the Coconut".

[@mariehernandez5878]

If you have not heard Beaker, Animal, and The Swedish Chef singing DANNY BOY, then you are truly missing out!

[@kodahansen8080]

"Turn the World Around" was such a favorite of Jim Henson's that Harry Belafonte performed it at his Henson's funeral.

[@deniaridley]

"Bein' Green" !!

[@sommerssmith]

I think the number during Muppets Take Manhattan with Miss Piggy dreaming about she and her friends as babies in the nursery and singing "I'll Always Love You" describes her feelings and crush on Kermit no matter what age. That number alone was how Muppet Babies became a popular cartoon series, the only one I really got into for Saturdays.

[@martha3445]

My favorite to sing and dance with my kids was from Sesame Street when Bert and Ernie shuffled off to dreamland with a herd of sheep. I'm not sure of the exact title of the song, but it was great!

[@TheRatsCast]

I saw The Muppets as an adult with my young nephew and loved that movie. I found out later that someone I worked with also loved the movie. In particular, Man or a Muppet.i made a copy of the soundtrack I had for him. I'm a big fan of 'I'm Going to Go Back There Someday' myself

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

It's not in the musical, but Kermit's solo rendition of The Rainbow Connection is the best thing a muppet has ever done. I love this song.

[@seantlewis376]

I have the soundtrack for John Denver Muppet Christmas. I love it! I don't recall a mention of It Isn't Easy Being Green, and feel disappointed. As for the Muppet I most identify with, it depends on my mood. Sometimes Kermit, sometimes Fozzy, sometimes Animal. And sometimes Gonzo.

[@shelbyhalliburton91]

I may be biased but The Great Muppet Caper has some of the best muppets songs

[@ericgjovaag7958]

"Mahna Mahna" goes back even further with the Muppets than "The Muppet Show". It was also one of the first numbers the Muppets ever performed on "Sesame Street", and they performed it even earlier on variety shows such as Ed Sullivan's. More recently, Kylie Minogue filled in for an AWOL Bip at the O2 in London. Yes, there are all available to view right here on KZbin.

[@maziebunny2]

As a did hard Muppet fan, I can of ten more songs. And that includes a pair from one movie that was greatly omitted. "Happiness Hotel" and " The First Time It Happens" from The Great Muppet Caper.

[@maziebunny2]

For those wondering, the remaining 8 numbers are as follows: Danny Boy by The Swedish Chef, Animal, and Beaker; Can You Picture That by The Electric Mayhem; Rat Scat led by Rizzo; Bein' Green by Kermit (Peter Sellers); I Was Made For Dancing by Carol Burnett; The Banana Boat Song by Harry Belafonte, Fozzie, and several pigs; Miss Piggy's Calendar song from The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show; and of course, Java.

[@cliffchristie5865]

My favorite has become "Saying Goodbye" from "The Muppets Take Manhattan". One of the best songs and expresses a meaningful sentiment.

[@mariskelley8831]

I was 3 or 4 the first time I saw that movie & that song upset me so much that my mom came running into the living room because she thought I'd hurt myself. As an adult, I tried to watch that scene again & I was still reduced to heaving sobs.

[@LoreleiMission]

"I'm Number One" and "I'll Get You What You Want (Cockatoo in Malibu)", from Muppets Most Wanted, are both incredible. Bret McKenzie is definitely the right person to write Muppet songs.

[@ambiguous974]

Leaving out "Bein' Green" is criminal. It was in Sesame Street, yeah, but Jim Henson reportedly considered Sesame Street characters to be Muppets and it was also featured on The Muppet Show anyway. And talk about a great message. HUGE oversight.

[@patflanagan7278]

My thoughts on this list are that a Top 10 is not nearly a long enough list. Man or Muppet is great and all, but Pictures in My Head doesn't get nearly enough love. Somebody's Getting Married, I'm Going to Go Back There Someday, Life's a Happy Song, I Hope That Something Better Comes Along, Bohemian Rhapsody, Danny Boy...

[@Buggy-su4oy]

Jim would have been so proud of Brian's directing his Muppet films including "Christmas Carol" and "Treasure Island."😊😊

[@spiked200]

How can you not include "It's Not Easy Being Green"?! It's capable of making the most macho man ugly cry.

[@deniaridley]

I love that song. So disappointed it wasn't on the list at # 1 or 2.

[@gregorymeyer1798]

When you first said sorry for getting this song stuck in your head referring to Mehna Mehna, I immediately started commenting "don't ever apologize for getting such a fun iconic song stuck in our heads... Then I laughed when you took back the apology LMAO 🤣

[@rrsaga]

You can thank Paul Williams for most of the music

[@annross4819]

WAIT!! WAS THAT SHELDON COOPER PLAYING THE PIANO?? OMG! MIND BLOWN 🤯

[@garveyneal1672]

Can you do top 20 greatest Sesame Street songs of all time?

[@georgeh6856]

"Mah Na Mah Na". I don't think I have heard that song since the original "The Muppet Show" in the 1970s. Yes, I am old.

[@lindaborgert589]

Actually, it was in Sesame Street first. Yes, I am that old!

[@jacklow9611]

It can be found on KZbin. I listen to it often.

[@georgeh6856]

@@jacklow9611 Yeah, pretty much everything is on KZbin. But I did not even remember that song until I heard it hear.

[@icon_uk624]

"Saying Goodbye" from "The Muppets Take Manhattan" is emotionally DEVASTATING!

[@thegood9]

MORE MUPPETS!

[@ralphholder6541]

Surprise surprise what's number 1 should have seen this coming a mile away😍😍

[@MitchellFace]

Every song from Muppet Treasure Island could be on this list.

[@Buggy-su4oy]

Jim would have appreciated Jason's songs in 2011's Muppet film especially "Man or Muppet."😊😊

[@BlackDoveNYC]

I love Diana Ross’ performance of ‘Love Hangover’ on ‘The Muppets Show’. You can never go wrong adding muppets. Also ‘A Me Party’ from ‘The Muppets Movie’ featuring Amy Adams and Miss Piggy.

[@stevenyoungkin7333]

The joy of the Muppets is that there are SOOOOOOOOO many good songs from the movies and The Muppet Show and you couldn't go wrong. Granted, the top 2 HAD to be the ones you picked ("Ma na na" is what made audience realize immediately how much fun the show would be and IS a classic and "Rainbow Connection" should have won an Oscar for how beautiful of a song it is) but the rest of the top 8 also could be swapped in and out and I wouldn't disagree with the choices. Other picks: "If I Could Talk to the Animals" from "The Muppet Show" (Roger Moore beating up animals while singing was inspired) "Life's a Happy Song" from "The Muppets" (fun and charming way to open a movie) "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from "The Muppets" (having it sung barbershop-quartet style by a group of pigs and Beaker was something Jim Henson would have smiled broadly at and said "DO IT!!!" and made me realize how much I missed "The Muppet Show") "Bein' Green" from "The Muppet Show" (Kermit's second best song after "Rainbow Connection" and just as beautiful and simple of melody)

[@Erin_GB]

I would include the Muppets singing "Just One Person." It was Jim Henson's favorite song, and they framed the scene as the Muppets reading letters that were sent in after his death, with the first appearance of Kermit (who had been missing from the episode) reassuring children that he would still be there. If you want a good cry, that's the one to watch.

[@songbirdserenade2542]

What about the songs from Muppets Most Wanted? Some of those are a bop too. ‘I’ll Get You What You Want’ and ‘I’m Number One’

[@IngridBaker-tk7ld]

Muppets Most Wanted is the superior muppet movie

[@Kriz1366]

"Bohemian Rhapsody" (Queen) which has been performed a few times by the Muppets! 🎶🎸

[@chuumon95]

This should be a top 50

[@edupazos]

M guessing they don't consider "It's Not Easy Being Green" to be a Muppet performance, but rather a Sesame Street performance, because if they did, how could it be anything other that number 2 behind Rainbow Connection?

[@deniaridley]

Yeah, but wasn't Rita Moreno's performance on "The Muppet Show"? I suppose it had to be since it won an Emmy. In fact I started watching the video hoping to hear "It's Not Easy Being Green". :'(

[@seanhorace925]

Can’t wait for the top 20 and 30 Muppet Musical Number list to come soon. There’s a few others that should’ve made this list!