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β | [[Image:Singolivialinda.jpg|thumb|300px|Olivia sings "Sing" while Linda signs.]] |
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[[Image:Celebrity-sing.jpg|thumb|300px|Celebrity montage, ''Street'' version, 1:50]] |
[[Image:Celebrity-sing.jpg|thumb|300px|Celebrity montage, ''Street'' version, 1:50]] |
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[[Image:Celebrity-sing-dvd.jpg|thumb|300px|Celebrity montage, DVD version, 1:40]] |
[[Image:Celebrity-sing-dvd.jpg|thumb|300px|Celebrity montage, DVD version, 1:40]] |
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[[Image:Celebrity-sing-tribute.jpg|thumb|300px|Celebrity montage, ''[[Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music|Sing!]]'' tribute, 2:35]] |
[[Image:Celebrity-sing-tribute.jpg|thumb|300px|Celebrity montage, ''[[Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music|Sing!]]'' tribute, 2:35]] |
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+ | [[Image:20years-ending.jpg|thumb|300px|The cast of ''Sesame Street'' have sung "Sing," as the finale for anniversary specials such as ''[[Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting]]''...]] |
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β | [[Video:Vintage german Sesame Street - Sing a Song - performed by Peter Alexander 1975|thumb|300px|right| German performance near the end of the 1975 Sesame Street appearance on ''[[Peter Alexander prΓ€sentiert SpezialitΓ€ten|Peter Alexander prΓ€sentiert SpezialitΓ€ten Show #10]]''.]] |
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+ | [[Image:Sesamestreetjam.jpg|thumb|300px|...and ''[[Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration]]''.]] |
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β | "'''Sing'''" |
+ | "'''Sing'''" is a ''[[Sesame Street]]'' song that has been sung countless times on the show, with many different singers. Some versions have included the lyrics in both English and Spanish (the latter written by [[Emilio Delgado]]). Like "[[Bein' Green]]," it too has become an American standard. The song as covered by [[The Carpenters]] reached number 3 on the ''Billboard'' pop charts in [[1973]].<ref>''[[The Greatest TV Moments: Sesame Street Music A-Z]]''</ref> |
==Muppet/Sesame Street versions== |
==Muppet/Sesame Street versions== |
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===Sesame Street and specials=== |
===Sesame Street and specials=== |
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*[[Susan]] and [[Miguel]] sang it in English and Spanish. {{eka|0273}} |
*[[Susan]] and [[Miguel]] sang it in English and Spanish. {{eka|0273}} |
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+ | * [[Julie Andrews]] and [[Perry Como]] sang this song on [[Julie on Sesame Street]]. |
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β | * The album version was sung by [[the Kids]]. |
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+ | * The version sung by [[the Kids]] was recorded for [[The Official Sesame Street 2 Book-and-Record Album|the second ''Sesame Street'' cast album]], and has been included on many other audio releases. Another version with mostly Spanish lyrics was recorded for ''[[Β‘Sesame Mucho!]]''. |
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* In [[1975]], [[Lily Tomlin]] sang and signed the song to a group of deaf children.<ref>''[[The Street We Live On]]'' timeline, broadcast version</ref> |
* In [[1975]], [[Lily Tomlin]] sang and signed the song to a group of deaf children.<ref>''[[The Street We Live On]]'' timeline, broadcast version</ref> |
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* [[Olivia]] once sang this song while [[Linda]] signed the lyrics. {{eka|1446}} |
* [[Olivia]] once sang this song while [[Linda]] signed the lyrics. {{eka|1446}} |
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* In [[Episode 3824]], [[The Dingers]] held a ding-a-long, and led the cast into singing a variation, "Ding a Song." |
* In [[Episode 3824]], [[The Dingers]] held a ding-a-long, and led the cast into singing a variation, "Ding a Song." |
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+ | * [[Suzie Kabloozie]] has also sung this song. {{eka|3794}} |
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* [[Denyce Graves]] and [[penguins]]. {{eka|3853}} |
* [[Denyce Graves]] and [[penguins]]. {{eka|3853}} |
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* [[Nathan Lane]] performed "Sing" with [[the Oinker Sisters]]. {{eka|3856}} |
* [[Nathan Lane]] performed "Sing" with [[the Oinker Sisters]]. {{eka|3856}} |
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* A film depicting sand animated into several animals with vocals by [[Stephanie D'Abruzzo]]. {{eka|3981}} |
* A film depicting sand animated into several animals with vocals by [[Stephanie D'Abruzzo]]. {{eka|3981}} |
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* [[Zoe]], [[Rosita]], and [[Lulu]] sang this song in [[Episode 3983]]. |
* [[Zoe]], [[Rosita]], and [[Lulu]] sang this song in [[Episode 3983]]. |
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+ | * [[Miles]] sang this song in [[Episode 4075]]. |
β | *[[Miles]] sang this song in [[Episode 4075]]. |
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* A version sung by [[Bob]], [[Luis]], [[Susan]], and the kids. {{youtube|fhbsb_tkGL0}} |
* A version sung by [[Bob]], [[Luis]], [[Susan]], and the kids. {{youtube|fhbsb_tkGL0}} |
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⚫ | * A celebrity montage has been seen on ''Sesame Street'' {{first|3851}} featuring [[Vanessa Williams]], [[Nathan Lane]], [[Conan O'Brien]], [[Denyce Graves]], [[Natalie Merchant]], [[Patti LaBelle]], [[Gloria Estefan]], [[Katie Couric]], [[Ben Stiller]], [[Maya Angelou]], [[R.E.M.]], [[Doug E. Doug]], [[Ossie Davis]], [[Garth Brooks]], [[Fran Drescher]], [[Noah Wyle]], [[Terrell Davis]], [[Ruby Dee]], [[Rosemary Clooney]], [[Bela Fleck]] and [[Mr. Noodle]]. An alternate version appearing on the ''[[What's the Name of That Song? (video)|What's the Name of That Song?]]'' home video release omits several individuals, but also includes [[Liam Neeson]]. |
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+ | *[[The Dixie Chicks]] performed the song with a trio of Muppet [[chickens]]. This recording was included on the ''[[Songs from the Street]]'' CD set. |
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⚫ | * A celebrity montage has been seen on ''Sesame Street'' {{first|3851}} featuring [[Vanessa Williams]], [[Nathan Lane]], [[Conan O'Brien]], [[Denyce Graves]], [[Natalie Merchant]], [[Patti LaBelle]], [[Gloria Estefan]], [[Katie Couric]], [[Ben Stiller]], [[Maya Angelou]], [[R.E.M.]], [[Doug E. Doug]], [[Ossie Davis]], [[Garth Brooks]], [[Fran Drescher]], [[Noah Wyle]], [[Terrell Davis]], [[Ruby Dee]], [[Rosemary Clooney]], [[Bela Fleck]] and [[Mr. Noodle]]. An alternate version appearing on the ''[[What's the Name of That Song? (video)|What's the Name of That Song?]]'' home video release omits several individuals, but also includes [[Liam Neeson]] |
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⚫ | * "Sing" has notably closed a few [[Sesame Street Anniversaries|anniversary specials]], including ''[[Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting]]'' (performed by the entire cast), ''[[Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever]]'' (mixed with "[[Our Favorite Street]]" as sung by the cast and celebrity guests), and ''[[Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years|Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration]]'' (performed by [[Ladysmith Black Mambazo]], the kids, and the cast). |
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⚫ | * "Sing" has closed |
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* [[Lidia Avila]] in [[Episodio 804|Episode 804]] of ''[[Plaza SΓ©samo]]''. |
* [[Lidia Avila]] in [[Episodio 804|Episode 804]] of ''[[Plaza SΓ©samo]]''. |
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===Sesame-related performances=== |
===Sesame-related performances=== |
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+ | * [[Big Bird]] sings the song in ''[[Here Come the Puppets!]]'' |
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* On ''[[Evening at Pops: 2001]]'', sung by [[Rosita]] and [[Maria]] |
* On ''[[Evening at Pops: 2001]]'', sung by [[Rosita]] and [[Maria]] |
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* A montage with [[Geena Davis]], [[Jeff Goldblum]], [[Barbara Bush]], [[Isaac Stern]], [[Candice Bergen]], [[Max Roach]], [[Kathie Lee Gifford]], [[Barbara Cook]] and [[Glenn Close]] on the special ''[[Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music]].'' |
* A montage with [[Geena Davis]], [[Jeff Goldblum]], [[Barbara Bush]], [[Isaac Stern]], [[Candice Bergen]], [[Max Roach]], [[Kathie Lee Gifford]], [[Barbara Cook]] and [[Glenn Close]] on the special ''[[Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music]].'' |
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*In several ''[[Sesame Street Live]]'' shows including ''[[A Sesame Street Mystery: The Case of the Missing Rara Avis]]'', ''[[Big Bird's Super Spectacular Totally Amateur Show]]'', ''[[Big Bird & the ABCs]]'', and ''[[Elmo's Coloring Book]]''. |
*In several ''[[Sesame Street Live]]'' shows including ''[[A Sesame Street Mystery: The Case of the Missing Rara Avis]]'', ''[[Big Bird's Super Spectacular Totally Amateur Show]]'', ''[[Big Bird & the ABCs]]'', and ''[[Elmo's Coloring Book]]''. |
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+ | *On ''[[Peter Alexander prΓ€sentiert SpezialitΓ€ten|Peter Alexander prΓ€sentiert SpezialitΓ€ten Show #10]]'' in 1975, sung by [[Peter Alexander]], with [[Big Bird]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Ernie]], [[Bert]], and [[Kermit the Frog]]. {{youtube|4BYgMyHiHIQ}} |
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+ | *A brief instrumental version accompanied the ''[[Sesame Songs Home Video]]'' opening title card. |
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+ | *"Sing" has also been sung by the ''Sesame Street'' cast in a few [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade|Macy's Parades]]. In 2009, it was incorporated in a medley with "[[What Makes Music?]]" |
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+ | *A [[Germany|German]] version has been sung for ''[[Sesamstrasse]]'' as part of the international co-production's 40th anniversary live tour ''[[40 Jahre Sesamstrasse - Die Geburtstags-Show]]''. {{youtube|bR-NdGOLp6Y}} |
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===The Muppet Show and specials=== |
===The Muppet Show and specials=== |
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+ | *Kermit and [[Mike Douglas]] sang the song in a 1977 appearance on ''[[The Mike Douglas Show]]''. |
*[[Lena Horne]] sang the song with the Muppets in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 111: Lena Horne|episode 111]]. |
*[[Lena Horne]] sang the song with the Muppets in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 111: Lena Horne|episode 111]]. |
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*[[Andy Kaufman]] (as Tony Clifton) performed "Sing" as part of a medley in ''[[The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show]]''. |
*[[Andy Kaufman]] (as Tony Clifton) performed "Sing" as part of a medley in ''[[The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show]]''. |
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+ | *An instrumental version of the song accompanies a portion of [[Harry Belafonte]]'s speech in ''[[The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson]]''. |
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==Non-Muppet performances== |
==Non-Muppet performances== |
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* [[The Carpenters]] recorded a cover of this song, which became a top 40 hit, reaching #3 on the ''Billboard'' top 100. |
* [[The Carpenters]] recorded a cover of this song, which became a top 40 hit, reaching #3 on the ''Billboard'' top 100. |
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β | * It has also been recorded by a diverse group of artists including [[The Boston Pops]] with Arthur Fiedler conducting, Ray Conniff, [[Perry Como]], [[the Dixie Chicks]], |
+ | * It has also been recorded by a diverse group of artists including [[The Boston Pops]] with Arthur Fiedler conducting, Ray Conniff, [[Perry Como]], [[the Dixie Chicks]], [[Johnny Mathis]], and [[Barbra Streisand]]. |
β | * Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) and the cast in the ''That '70s Show'' episode " |
+ | * Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) and the cast in the ''That '70s Show'' episode "That '70s Musical" |
β | * The song was performed by the New Zealand singer Wing on an episode of South Park which was also titled "Wing." |
+ | * The song was performed by the New Zealand singer Wing on an episode of ''[[South Park]]'' which was also titled "Wing." |
* Tony Award winner [[Kristin Chenoweth]] recently performed a version with specially written holiday lyrics on her album ''A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas''. |
* Tony Award winner [[Kristin Chenoweth]] recently performed a version with specially written holiday lyrics on her album ''A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas''. |
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β | * Linnea Reese (Lily Tomlin) sang and signed this song to her deaf children on ''[[Nashville (film)|Nashville]]'' (1975). |
+ | * Linnea Reese (Lily Tomlin) sang and signed this song to her deaf children on ''[[Nashville (film)|Nashville]]'' (1975). |
* [[Christopher Knight]] (as Peter Brady) sang the song with a puppet named Collette on ''[[The Brady Bunch|The Brady Bunch Variety Hour]]'' (1977). |
* [[Christopher Knight]] (as Peter Brady) sang the song with a puppet named Collette on ''[[The Brady Bunch|The Brady Bunch Variety Hour]]'' (1977). |
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β | * [[Emilio Delgado]] (Luis) guests on the CD "Splendor in the Grass |
+ | * [[Emilio Delgado]] (Luis) guests on the CD "[http://pinkmartini.com/discography/splendor-in-the-grass/ Splendor in the Grass]," singing "Sing" with China Forbes from the band Pink Martini. |
+ | * ''[[Julie Andrews]] and [[Carol Burnett]]: Together Again'' (1989), as part of a 70s and 80s medley. |
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+ | ==Videos== |
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+ | <gallery widths="200" spacing="small"> |
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+ | File:Sesame Street Sing|Celebrities and Muppets perform "Sing" |
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+ | File:Sesame Street Nathan Lane Sings "Sing"|[[Nathan Lane]] and [[the Oinker Sisters]] |
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+ | File:Sesame Street Gloria & Rosita Sing A Song|[[Gloria Estefan]] and [[Rosita]] |
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+ | </gallery> |
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==Releases== |
==Releases== |
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+ | [[Image:Singportal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Big Bird]] and friends perform "Sing," in honor of the song's composer Joe Raposo, as seen on the cover of a [[Sing: Songs of Joe Raposo|1992 tribute album]].]] |
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+ | [[Image:Joemathieusing.jpg|thumb|300px|"Sing," illustration by [[Joe Mathieu]].]] |
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β | *''[[The Official Sesame Street 2 Book-and-Record Album]]'' (1971) |
+ | *''[[The Official Sesame Street 2 Book-and-Record Album]]'' (1971, sung by [[The Kids]]) |
*[[Sesame Street Singles#somedaysing|Someday, Little Children/Sing]] (single, 1971) |
*[[Sesame Street Singles#somedaysing|Someday, Little Children/Sing]] (single, 1971) |
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*[[Sesame Street Singles#singelectricco|Sing/The Electric Company Theme]] (single, 1972) |
*[[Sesame Street Singles#singelectricco|Sing/The Electric Company Theme]] (single, 1972) |
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β | *''[[Sesame Street LIVE!]]'' (Bob |
+ | *''[[Sesame Street LIVE!]]'' (1973, Bob and the Cast) |
β | *''[[Sing the Hit Songs of Sesame Street]]'' |
+ | *''[[Sing the Hit Songs of Sesame Street]]'' (1974) |
β | *''[[Β‘Sesame Mucho!]]'' |
+ | *''[[Β‘Sesame Mucho!]]'' (1974) |
β | *''[[Bert & Ernie Sing-Along]]'' (Bert |
+ | *''[[Bert & Ernie Sing-Along]]'' (1975, Bert and the Company) |
+ | * [[25 Greatest Hits]] (1975) |
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*[[Sesame Street Singles#singwhatsnamesong|Sing/What's the Name of That Song?]] (single, 1976) |
*[[Sesame Street Singles#singwhatsnamesong|Sing/What's the Name of That Song?]] (single, 1976) |
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*[[Sesame Street Singles#nomatterlanguagesing|No Matter What Your Language/Canta (Sing)]] (single, 1976) |
*[[Sesame Street Singles#nomatterlanguagesing|No Matter What Your Language/Canta (Sing)]] (single, 1976) |
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β | *''[[10th Anniversary Album]]'' |
+ | *''[[10th Anniversary Album]]'' (1978) |
+ | *''[[Sing Sang Song Singalong]]'' (1978) |
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β | *''[[Sesame Disco!]]'' (disco version |
+ | *''[[Sesame Disco!]]'' (1979, disco version sung by The Girls) |
*[[Sesame Street Singles#singhappieststreet|Sing (disco version)/The Happiest Street in the World]] (single, 1979) |
*[[Sesame Street Singles#singhappieststreet|Sing (disco version)/The Happiest Street in the World]] (single, 1979) |
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β | *''[[ |
+ | *''[[Bob's Favorite Street Songs]]'' (1991) |
β | *''[[Sing: Songs of Joe Raposo]]'' ( |
+ | *''[[Sing: Songs of Joe Raposo]]'' (1992, the Carpenters cover and a new recording featuring Muppets and Kids) |
β | *''[[Sesame Street Celebrates!]]'' (Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Kids and the Cast of Sesame Street |
+ | *''[[Sesame Street Celebrates!]]'' (1994, sung by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Kids and the Cast of Sesame Street) |
*''[[Platinum All-Time Favorites]]'' (1995) |
*''[[Platinum All-Time Favorites]]'' (1995) |
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β | *''[[The |
+ | *''[[The Bird is the Word!]]'' (1995) |
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β | *''[[Bob's Favorite Street Songs]]'' |
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β | *''[[ |
+ | *''[[The Best of Elmo (album)|The Best of Elmo]]'' (1997) |
β | *''[[Songs |
+ | *''[[Fiesta Songs!]]'' (1998, ''Β‘Sesame Mucho!'' version) |
+ | *''[[For the Kids]]'' (2002, sung by The Ivy) |
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+ | *''[[Songs from the Street: 35 Years of Music]]'' (2003, original album version and the Dixie Chicks version) |
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* ''[[Sesame Street Playground]]'' (2008) |
* ''[[Sesame Street Playground]]'' (2008) |
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β | *''[[ |
+ | *''[[Muppet Moments (video)|Muppet Moments]]'' (1985) (Lena Horne version) |
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+ | *''[[Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years]]'' (1993) |
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β | *''[[Muppet Moments]]'' (1985) (Lena Horne version) |
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β | *''[[ |
+ | *''[[Big Bird Sings! (video)|Big Bird Sings!]]'' (1995, sung by Big Bird and [[Mr. Snuffleupagus|Snuffy]]) |
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β | *''[[What's the Name of That Song? (video)|What's the Name of That Song?]]'' (celebrity version) |
+ | *''[[What's the Name of That Song? (video)|What's the Name of That Song?]]'' (2004, celebrity version) |
+ | *''[[Elmo's Animal Adventures (video)|Elmo's Animal Adventures]]'' (2009, sand animated animal version, played during credits) |
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β | *''[[Sesame Songs Home Video]]'' (Title card music) |
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β | *''[[ |
+ | *''[[Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days]]'' (2009, celebrity version) |
β | *''[[ |
+ | *''[[Elmo's Music Magic]]'' (2011, sand animated animal version) |
+ | *''[[Best of Friends]]'' (2012, version with Gloria Estefan and Rosita) |
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*''[[Sesame Street Songbook Vol. 2]]'' |
*''[[Sesame Street Songbook Vol. 2]]'' |
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+ | *''[[The Sesame Street Songbook]]'' (1971, 1992 and 2007 editions) |
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+ | *''[[Sesame Street LIVE! (sheet music book)|Sesame Street LIVE!]]'' (1973) |
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+ | *''[[Songs of Sesame Street (sheet music book)|Songs of Sesame Street]]'' (1977) |
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+ | *''[[The Reader's Digest Children's Songbook]]'' (1986) |
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*[[Sesamestreet.org]] Vanessa Williams and Sheep: {{SSvideo|353f5c33-a95b-4566-be44-6cbf70da8b9a}} Denyce Graves and Penguins: {{Ssvideo|9cbddf97-157c-11dd-9bc7-777dea8a73e7}} Celebrities: {{SSvideo|92240f08-154b-11dd-8ea8-a3d2ac25b65b}} Sand Animals: {{SSvideo|0780cb90-1549-11dd-8ea8-a3d2ac25b65b}} Gloria Estefan and Rosita: {{SSvideo|a31bcaee-1574-11dd-bb51-597ab51d2e81}} |
*[[Sesamestreet.org]] Vanessa Williams and Sheep: {{SSvideo|353f5c33-a95b-4566-be44-6cbf70da8b9a}} Denyce Graves and Penguins: {{Ssvideo|9cbddf97-157c-11dd-9bc7-777dea8a73e7}} Celebrities: {{SSvideo|92240f08-154b-11dd-8ea8-a3d2ac25b65b}} Sand Animals: {{SSvideo|0780cb90-1549-11dd-8ea8-a3d2ac25b65b}} Gloria Estefan and Rosita: {{SSvideo|a31bcaee-1574-11dd-bb51-597ab51d2e81}} |
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β | *[[SesameStreet's YouTube Channel]] |
+ | *[[SesameStreet's YouTube Channel]] |
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β | ==Book appearances== |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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Revision as of 12:40, 18 March 2015
Written by | Joe Raposo |
Date | 1971 |
Publisher | Jonico Music, Inc. |
EKA | Episode 0218 |
"Sing" is a Sesame Street song that has been sung countless times on the show, with many different singers. Some versions have included the lyrics in both English and Spanish (the latter written by Emilio Delgado). Like "Bein' Green," it too has become an American standard. The song as covered by The Carpenters reached number 3 on the Billboard pop charts in 1973.[1]
Muppet/Sesame Street versions
Sesame Street and specials
- Susan and Miguel sang it in English and Spanish. (EKA: Episode 0273)
- Julie Andrews and Perry Como sang this song on Julie on Sesame Street.
- The version sung by the Kids was recorded for the second Sesame Street cast album, and has been included on many other audio releases. Another version with mostly Spanish lyrics was recorded for Β‘Sesame Mucho!.
- In 1975, Lily Tomlin sang and signed the song to a group of deaf children.[2]
- Olivia once sang this song while Linda signed the lyrics. (EKA: Episode 1446)
- In Episode 3824, The Dingers held a ding-a-long, and led the cast into singing a variation, "Ding a Song."
- Suzie Kabloozie has also sung this song. (EKA: Episode 3794)
- Denyce Graves and penguins. (EKA: Episode 3853)
- Nathan Lane performed "Sing" with the Oinker Sisters. (EKA: Episode 3856)
- A film depicting sand animated into several animals with vocals by Stephanie D'Abruzzo. (EKA: Episode 3981)
- Zoe, Rosita, and Lulu sang this song in Episode 3983.
- Miles sang this song in Episode 4075.
- A version sung by Bob, Luis, Susan, and the kids. (YouTube)
- A celebrity montage has been seen on Sesame Street (First: Episode 3851) featuring Vanessa Williams, Nathan Lane, Conan O'Brien, Denyce Graves, Natalie Merchant, Patti LaBelle, Gloria Estefan, Katie Couric, Ben Stiller, Maya Angelou, R.E.M., Doug E. Doug, Ossie Davis, Garth Brooks, Fran Drescher, Noah Wyle, Terrell Davis, Ruby Dee, Rosemary Clooney, Bela Fleck and Mr. Noodle. An alternate version appearing on the What's the Name of That Song? home video release omits several individuals, but also includes Liam Neeson.
- The Dixie Chicks performed the song with a trio of Muppet chickens. This recording was included on the Songs from the Street CD set.
- "Sing" has notably closed a few anniversary specials, including Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting (performed by the entire cast), Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever (mixed with "Our Favorite Street" as sung by the cast and celebrity guests), and Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration (performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the kids, and the cast).
- Lidia Avila in Episode 804 of Plaza SΓ©samo.
- Big Bird sings the song in Here Come the Puppets!
- On Evening at Pops: 2001, sung by Rosita and Maria
- A montage with Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Barbara Bush, Isaac Stern, Candice Bergen, Max Roach, Kathie Lee Gifford, Barbara Cook and Glenn Close on the special Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music.
- In several Sesame Street Live shows including A Sesame Street Mystery: The Case of the Missing Rara Avis, Big Bird's Super Spectacular Totally Amateur Show, Big Bird & the ABCs, and Elmo's Coloring Book.
- On Peter Alexander prΓ€sentiert SpezialitΓ€ten Show #10 in 1975, sung by Peter Alexander, with Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, and Kermit the Frog. (YouTube)
- A brief instrumental version accompanied the Sesame Songs Home Video opening title card.
- At the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards, the cast of Sesame Street, celebrating their 40th anniversary, sang a medley of songs, including "Sing."
- "Sing" has also been sung by the Sesame Street cast in a few Macy's Parades. In 2009, it was incorporated in a medley with "What Makes Music?"
- A German version has been sung for Sesamstrasse as part of the international co-production's 40th anniversary live tour 40 Jahre Sesamstrasse - Die Geburtstags-Show. (YouTube)
The Muppet Show and specials
- Kermit and Mike Douglas sang the song in a 1977 appearance on The Mike Douglas Show.
- Lena Horne sang the song with the Muppets in The Muppet Show episode 111.
- Andy Kaufman (as Tony Clifton) performed "Sing" as part of a medley in The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show.
- An instrumental version of the song accompanies a portion of Harry Belafonte's speech in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson.
Non-Muppet performances
- The Carpenters recorded a cover of this song, which became a top 40 hit, reaching #3 on the Billboard top 100.
- It has also been recorded by a diverse group of artists including The Boston Pops with Arthur Fiedler conducting, Ray Conniff, Perry Como, the Dixie Chicks, Johnny Mathis, and Barbra Streisand.
- Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) and the cast in the That '70s Show episode "That '70s Musical"
- The song was performed by the New Zealand singer Wing on an episode of South Park which was also titled "Wing."
- Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth recently performed a version with specially written holiday lyrics on her album A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas.
- Linnea Reese (Lily Tomlin) sang and signed this song to her deaf children on Nashville (1975).
- Christopher Knight (as Peter Brady) sang the song with a puppet named Collette on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1977).
- Emilio Delgado (Luis) guests on the CD "Splendor in the Grass," singing "Sing" with China Forbes from the band Pink Martini.
- Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett: Together Again (1989), as part of a 70s and 80s medley.
Videos
Releases
- Audio
- The Official Sesame Street 2 Book-and-Record Album (1971, sung by The Kids)
- Someday, Little Children/Sing (single, 1971)
- Sing/The Electric Company Theme (single, 1972)
- Sesame Street LIVE! (1973, Bob and the Cast)
- Sing the Hit Songs of Sesame Street (1974)
- Β‘Sesame Mucho! (1974)
- Bert & Ernie Sing-Along (1975, Bert and the Company)
- 25 Greatest Hits (1975)
- Sing/What's the Name of That Song? (single, 1976)
- No Matter What Your Language/Canta (Sing) (single, 1976)
- 10th Anniversary Album (1978)
- Sing Sang Song Singalong (1978)
- Sesame Disco! (1979, disco version sung by The Girls)
- Sing (disco version)/The Happiest Street in the World (single, 1979)
- Bob's Favorite Street Songs (1991)
- Sing: Songs of Joe Raposo (1992, the Carpenters cover and a new recording featuring Muppets and Kids)
- Sesame Street Celebrates! (1994, sung by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Kids and the Cast of Sesame Street)
- Platinum All-Time Favorites (1995)
- The Bird is the Word! (1995)
- Wish Upon a Star: All-Time Children's Favorites (1996, performed by the Boston Pops)
- The Best of Elmo (1997)
- Fiesta Songs! (1998, Β‘Sesame Mucho! version)
- For the Kids (2002, sung by The Ivy)
- Songs from the Street: 35 Years of Music (2003, original album version and the Dixie Chicks version)
- Sesame Street Playground (2008)
- Elmo's Coloring Book
- Video
- Muppet Moments (1985) (Lena Horne version)
- Sing Along (1987, version with Olivia and Linda)
- Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years (1993)
- Big Bird Sings! (1995, sung by Big Bird and Snuffy)
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play (1999)
- What's the Name of That Song? (2004, celebrity version)
- Elmo's Animal Adventures (2009, sand animated animal version, played during credits)
- Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2009, celebrity version)
- Elmo's Music Magic (2011, sand animated animal version)
- Best of Friends (2012, version with Gloria Estefan and Rosita)
- Publications
- Sesame Street Songbook Vol. 2
- The Sesame Street Songbook (1971, 1992 and 2007 editions)
- Sesame Street LIVE! (1973)
- Songs of Sesame Street (1977)
- The Reader's Digest Children's Songbook (1986)
- Sesame Street Unpaved (1998)
- Online
- Sesamestreet.org Vanessa Williams and Sheep: Template:SSvideo Denyce Graves and Penguins: Template:Ssvideo Celebrities: Template:SSvideo Sand Animals: Template:SSvideo Gloria Estefan and Rosita: Template:SSvideo
- SesameStreet's YouTube Channel
Sources
- β The Greatest TV Moments: Sesame Street Music A-Z
- β The Street We Live On timeline, broadcast version