Alan Jay Lerner (1918–1986) was an American lyricist and librettist of Broadway musicals. His best known collaborations were with composer Frederick Loewe. Together, they wrote Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, My Fair Lady, Camelot, and the film Gigi.

Songs Performed by the MuppetsEdit

Music by Frederick LoweEdit

• from Paint Your Wagon

"I Talk to the Trees"

• from My Fair Lady

"Ascot Gavotte"

"I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"

• from Gigi

"I Remember It Well"

"Thank Heaven for Little Girls"

• from Camelot

"What Do the Simple Folk Do?"

Music by Burton LaneEdit

• from Royal Wedding

"How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You When You Know I've Been a Liar All My Life"

• from On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

"On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)"

"Hurry, It's Lovely Up Here"

ReferencesEdit

• Robin the Frog wanted to sing "They Call the Wind Maria" from Paint Your Wagon on episode 212 of The Muppet Show, but Kermit made him sing "I'm Five" instead. After he indulges his uncle, Robin ekes out a few bars of his preferred solo before being yanked offstage.

• The Count parodies "I Could Have Danced All Night" from My Fair Lady as "I Could Have Counted All Night," with completely different music and lyrics, on Sesame Street.

External linksEdit

• Internet Broadway Database entry
• Songwriters Hall of Fame
• IMDb