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− | Performed on [[Episode 510: Jean-Pierre Rampal|Episode 510]] of ''[[The Muppet Show]]''. Sung by [[Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem]] on a tree. This is one of the two Electric Mayhem songs where [[Janice]] sang lead vocals. ([[With a Little Help from My Friends]] is the other.) The band was also joined by a few birds, including the Rockin' Robin, who was performed by [[Karen Prell]]. [[Animal]] soloed the enthusiastic line "Tweet Tweet Tweet!". |
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+ | '''"Rockin' Robin"''' is performed by [[Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem]] in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 510: Jean-Pierre Rampal|episode 510]]. |
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+ | The band performs in a tree, joined by a few birds, including the Rockin' Robin, who was performed by [[Karen Prell]]. [[Animal]] soloed the enthusiastic line "Tweet, tweet, tweet!" |
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==Other versions== |
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+ | *[[Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson's]] cover of the song was used over footage of children doing gymnastics in a film insert on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' {{eka|3181}}. A new recording of the song sung by [[Luis]] and [[Rosita]] was used in more recent airings. {{SSvideo|fb34c6a5-4101-4d1b-87c9-8b3bd2d7ef40}} |
− | *Performed by [[Big Bird]] with four large backup birds and [[Baby Bear]] on wash tub bass, in the [[Sesame Street Live]] show ''[[Everyone Makes Music]]''. |
+ | *Performed by [[Big Bird]] with four large backup birds and [[Baby Bear]] on wash tub bass, in the [[Sesame Street Live]] show ''[[Everyone Makes Music]]''. |
*[[The Muppet Show On Tour: 2nd Edition]] also featured a rendition of the song. |
*[[The Muppet Show On Tour: 2nd Edition]] also featured a rendition of the song. |
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− | *A shortened version of the song was featured in [[Dreams of Dancing]] at Universal Studios Japan (sung in Japanese). |
+ | *A shortened version of the song was featured in [[Dreams of Dancing]] at [[Universal Studios Japan]] (sung in Japanese). |
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Revision as of 06:34, 10 June 2014
Written by | Jimmie Thomas |
Date | 1958 |
Publisher | Recordo Music Company |
"Rockin' Robin" is performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem in The Muppet Show episode 510.
This is one of the two Electric Mayhem songs where Janice sang lead vocals; the other is "With a Little Help from My Friends".
The band performs in a tree, joined by a few birds, including the Rockin' Robin, who was performed by Karen Prell. Animal soloed the enthusiastic line "Tweet, tweet, tweet!"
This version of the song appears on the videos Rock Music with the Muppets (1985) and "It's the Muppets: More Muppets, Please!" (1993).
Other versions
- Michael Jackson's cover of the song was used over footage of children doing gymnastics in a film insert on Sesame Street (EKA: Episode 3181). A new recording of the song sung by Luis and Rosita was used in more recent airings. Template:SSvideo
- Performed by Big Bird with four large backup birds and Baby Bear on wash tub bass, in the Sesame Street Live show Everyone Makes Music.
- The Muppet Show On Tour: 2nd Edition also featured a rendition of the song.
- A shortened version of the song was featured in Dreams of Dancing at Universal Studios Japan (sung in Japanese).