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[[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]]
 
[[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:Sesamestreetjam.jpg|thumb|300px|...and ''[[Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration]]''.]]
  
[[Image:Sesamestreetjam.jpg|thumb|300px|...and ''[[Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration]]''.]]
   
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"'''Sing'''" was written for the first season of ''[[Sesame Street]]''. It 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>
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"'''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==
 
===Sesame Street and specials===
  
===Sesame Street and specials===
 
*[[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]].
 
* 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 ''[[¡Sesame Mucho!]]''.
  
* 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 ''[[¡Sesame Mucho!]]''.
 
* 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>
 
* [[Olivia]] once sang this song while [[Linda]] signed the lyrics. {{eka|1446}}
  
* [[Olivia]] once sang this song while [[Linda]] signed the lyrics. {{eka|1446}}
 
* 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}}
 
* [[Denyce Graves]] and [[penguins]]. {{eka|3853}}
  
* [[Denyce Graves]] and [[penguins]]. {{eka|3853}}
 
* [[Nathan Lane]] performed "Sing" with [[the Oinker Sisters]]. {{eka|3856}}
  
* [[Nathan Lane]] performed "Sing" with [[the Oinker Sisters]]. {{eka|3856}}
 
* 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}}
 
* [[Zoe]], [[Rosita]], and [[Lulu]] sang this song in [[Episode 3983]].
  
* [[Zoe]], [[Rosita]], and [[Lulu]] sang this song in [[Episode 3983]].
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* [[Suzie Kabloozie]] has also sung this song. {{eka|3901}}
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* [[Miles]] sang this song in [[Episode 4075]].
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*[[Miles]] sang this song in [[Episode 4075]].
  
 
* 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]]. The original uncut version is included in ''[[Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days]]''.
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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]].
 
*[[The Dixie Chicks]] performed the song with a trio of Muppet [[chickens]]. This recording was included on the ''[[Songs from the Street]]'' CD set.
  
*[[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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* "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]]'' (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).
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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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* [[Lidia Avila]] in [[Episodio 804|Episode 804]] of ''[[Plaza Sésamo]]''.
  
* [[Lidia Avila]] in [[Episodio 804|Episode 804]] of ''[[Plaza Sésamo]]''.
   
 
===Sesame-related performances===
  
===Sesame-related performances===
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* [[Big Bird]] sings the song in ''[[Here Come the Puppets!]]''
 
* On ''[[Evening at Pops: 2001]]'', sung by [[Rosita]] and [[Maria]]
  
* 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]].''
  
* 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]]''.
  
*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 präsentiert Spezialitäten|Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten Show #10]]'' in 1975, sung by [[Peter Alexander]], with [[Big Bird]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Ernie]], [[Bert]], and [[Kermit the Frog]]. {{youtube|4BYgMyHiHIQ}}
  
*On ''[[Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten|Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten 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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*An brief instrumental version accompanied the ''[[Sesame Songs Home Video]]'' opening title card.
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*A brief instrumental version accompanied the ''[[Sesame Songs Home Video]]'' opening title card.
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* At the [[2009]] [[Daytime Emmy Awards]], [[Sesame Street]], celebrating their [[Sesame Street: 40th Anniversary|40th anniversary]], sang a medley of songs, including "Sing."
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* At the [[2009]] [[Daytime Emmy Awards]], the cast of ''Sesame Street'', celebrating their [[Sesame Street: 40th Anniversary|40th anniversary]], sang a medley of songs, including "Sing."
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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}}
   
 
===The Muppet Show and specials===
  
===The Muppet Show and specials===
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*[[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]].
 
*[[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]]''.
   
 
==Non-Muppet performances==
  
==Non-Muppet performances==
 
* [[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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* 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]], and [[Johnny Mathis]].
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* 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"
  
* 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."
  
* The song was performed by the New Zealand singer Wing on an episode of ''[[South Park]]'' which was also titled "Wing."
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* [[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).
 
* [[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.
  
* [[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.
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* ''[[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>
   
 
==Releases==
  
==Releases==
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[[Image:Singportal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Big Bird]] and friends perform "Sing," in honor of its composer Joe Raposo, as seen on the cover a [[Sing: Songs of Joe Raposo|1992 tribute album]].]]
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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]].]]
 
[[Image:Joemathieusing.jpg|thumb|300px|"Sing," illustration by [[Joe Mathieu]].]]
  
[[Image:Joemathieusing.jpg|thumb|300px|"Sing," illustration by [[Joe Mathieu]].]]
 
;Audio
  
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*''[[¡Sesame Mucho!]]'' (1974)
  
*''[[¡Sesame Mucho!]]'' (1974)
 
*''[[Bert & Ernie Sing-Along]]'' (1975, Bert and the Company)
  
*''[[Bert & Ernie Sing-Along]]'' (1975, Bert and the Company)
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* [[25 Greatest Hits]] (1975)
 
*[[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)
 
*[[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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*''[[Sesame Street Celebrates!]]'' (1994, sung by 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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*''[[The Bird is the Word!]]'' (1995)
 
*''[[Wish Upon a Star: All-Time Children's Favorites]]'' (1996, performed by the Boston Pops)
  
*''[[Wish Upon a Star: All-Time Children's Favorites]]'' (1996, performed by the Boston Pops)
 
*''[[The Best of Elmo (album)|The Best of Elmo]]'' (1997)
  
*''[[The Best of Elmo (album)|The Best of Elmo]]'' (1997)
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*''[[Elmo's Coloring Book (soundtrack)|Elmo's Coloring Book]]''
  
*''[[Elmo's Coloring Book (soundtrack)|Elmo's Coloring Book]]''
 
;Video
  
;Video
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*''[[Muppet Moments]]'' (1985) (Lena Horne version)
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*''[[Muppet Moments (video)|Muppet Moments]]'' (1985) (Lena Horne version)
 
*''[[Sing Along]]'' (1987, version with Olivia and Linda)
  
*''[[Sing Along]]'' (1987, version with Olivia and Linda)
 
*''[[Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years]]'' (1993)
  
*''[[Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years]]'' (1993)
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*''[[The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play]]'' (1999)
  
*''[[The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play]]'' (1999)
 
*''[[What's the Name of That Song? (video)|What's the Name of That Song?]]'' (2004, celebrity version)
  
*''[[What's the Name of That Song? (video)|What's the Name of That Song?]]'' (2004, celebrity version)
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*''[[Elmo's Animal Adventures (video)|Elmo's Animal Adventures]]'' (2009, sand animated animal version)
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*''[[Elmo's Animal Adventures (video)|Elmo's Animal Adventures]]'' (2009, sand animated animal version, played during credits)
 
*''[[Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days]]'' (2009, celebrity version)
  
*''[[Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days]]'' (2009, celebrity version)
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*''[[Elmo's Music Magic]]'' (2011, sand animated animal version)
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*''[[Best of Friends]]'' (2012, version with Gloria Estefan and Rosita)
 
;Publications
  
;Publications
 
*''[[Sesame Street Songbook Vol. 2]]''
  
*''[[Sesame Street Songbook Vol. 2]]''
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;Online
  
;Online
 
*[[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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*[[SesameStreet's YouTube Channel]] Nathan Lane version: {{Youtube|Ev9P79uSu8M}} Gloria Estefan and Rosita: {{Youtube|453qY0cr7-s}} Celebrity Version: {{Youtube|sU0MIJI-iio}}
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*[[SesameStreet's YouTube Channel]]
   
 
==Sources==
  
==Sources==
 
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Revision as of 12:40, 18 March 2015

Singolivialinda
Written by Joe Raposo
Date 1971
Publisher Jonico Music, Inc.
EKA Episode 0218
Celebrity-sing

Celebrity montage, Street version, 1:50

Celebrity-sing-dvd

Celebrity montage, DVD version, 1:40

Celebrity-sing-tribute

Celebrity montage, Sing! tribute, 2:35

20years-ending

The cast of Sesame Street have sung "Sing," as the finale for anniversary specials such as Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting...

Sesamestreetjam

...and Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration.

"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

Sesame-related performances

The Muppet Show and specials

Non-Muppet performances

Videos

Releases

Singportal

Big Bird and friends perform "Sing," in honor of the song's composer Joe Raposo, as seen on the cover of a 1992 tribute album.

Joemathieusing

"Sing," illustration by Joe Mathieu.

Audio
Video
Publications
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

  1. ↑ The Greatest TV Moments: Sesame Street Music A-Z
  2. ↑ The Street We Live On timeline, broadcast version
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