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It's Not Easy Bein' Green
"Bein' Green" (also known as "It's Not Easy Bein' Green") is a song written by Joe Raposo, originally performed by Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog on both ''Sesame Street'' and ''The Muppet Show'' (in the episodes "Peter Ustinov" and " Peter Sellers"). It later was covered by Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and other performers. ''Bein' Green'' is considered the signature song of Kermit the Frog. Background In the Muppets version, Kermit begins by lamenting his green coloration, expressing that green "blends in with so many ordinary things" and wishing to be some other color. But by the end of the song, Kermit recalls positive associations with the color green, and concludes by accepting and embracing his greenness. Cover recordings * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, various Muppet productions, starting with ''The Sesame Street Book & Record'' in 1970, until 1990 following Henson's death * Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog, various Muppet productions (1990–2016) * Thurl Ravenscrof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Muppet Show
''The Muppet Show'' is a sketch comedy television series created by Jim Henson and featuring the Muppets. The series originated as two television pilot, pilot episodes produced by Henson for American Broadcasting Company, ABC in 1974 and 1975. While neither episode was moved forward as a series and other networks in the United States rejected Henson's proposals, British producer Lew Grade expressed enthusiasm for the project and agreed to co-produce ''The Muppet Show'' for the British channel Associated Television, ATV. Five seasons, totalling 120 episodes, were broadcast on ATV and other ITV (TV network), ITV franchises in the United Kingdom and in later Broadcast syndication#First-run syndication in the U.S., first-run syndication in the US from 1976 to 1981. The programme was produced and recorded at ATV Elstree Studios, England. ''The Muppet Show'' is presented as a variety show, featuring recurring sketches and musical numbers interspersed with plotlines taking place back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nature's Baby
''Nature's Baby'' is a 1971 studio album by Lena Horne, arranged by Ray Ellis. Track listing # "Feels So Good" (Ralph MacDonald, William Salter) – 2:58 # "A Song for You" (Leon Russell) – 4:16 # "Maybe I'm Amazed" (Paul McCartney) – 3:37 # "Bein' Green" (Joe Raposo) – 3:24 # "Your Song" (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) – 3:55 # "Mother Time" (Gene McDaniels) – 4:59 # "I Wouldn't Have You Any Other Way (Ain't Nobody Perfect)" (Goade, Wheeler) – 2:47 # "Only the Moon and Me" (N. Calloway, Roberts) – 4:50 # " More Today Than Yesterday" (Pat Upton) – 3:46 # "Think About Your Troubles" (Harry Nilsson) – 3:00 # "Nature's Baby" (McDaniels) – 6:35 Personnel Performance *Lena Horne – vocals *William Easton - assistant producer *Bob Cato Robert G. Cato (September 5, 1923 – March 19, 1999) was an American photographer and graphic designer whose work in record album cover design contributed to the development of music and popular culture for five decades. He was vice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |