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A hillbilly, by the name of Musiclover, then shoots at the families from [[Statler and Waldorf's Box]]. |
A hillbilly, by the name of Musiclover, then shoots at the families from [[Statler and Waldorf's Box]]. |
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| − | {{Quote|'''Musiclover:''' I can really bushwhack 'em from up here!<br>'''Waldorf:''' Are you a Martin or a Coy?< |
+ | {{Quote|'''Musiclover:''' I can really bushwhack 'em from up here!<br>'''Waldorf:''' Are you a Martin or a Coy?<br>'''Musiclover:''' Neither one. I'm a Musiclover.}} |
This classic song about feuding families was the basis for an Alan Lomax ballad opera (of the same title) in 1944. It was also adapted by [[Disney]] for a segment in their 1946 film ''Make Mine Music'', although it has been edited from recent commercial releases. |
This classic song about feuding families was the basis for an Alan Lomax ballad opera (of the same title) in 1944. It was also adapted by [[Disney]] for a segment in their 1946 film ''Make Mine Music'', although it has been edited from recent commercial releases. |
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| Written by | Ted Weems and Alan Cameron |
| Date | 1936 |
| Source | Ted Weems and His Orchestra single |
| Publisher | Bourne Co. |
The two titular families sing a ballad about "The Martins and the Coys" as the opening number in episode 521 of The Muppet Show.
A hillbilly, by the name of Musiclover, then shoots at the families from Statler and Waldorf's Box.
This classic song about feuding families was the basis for an Alan Lomax ballad opera (of the same title) in 1944. It was also adapted by Disney for a segment in their 1946 film Make Mine Music, although it has been edited from recent commercial releases.