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{{album|soundtrack=''[[The Muppet Show]]''|date=[[1977]]|format=LP|label=[[Arista Records]]|catalogue=AB 4152}}
  
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'''''The Muppet Show''''' album features songs from the first season of the show. It also contains backstage moments with [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]], [[Miss Piggy]] and [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]], as well as heckling by [[Statler and Waldorf]], all recorded especially for this album. Some of the songs are actual soundtracks from the show, while others were re-recorded for the album.
 
   
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'''''The Muppet Show''''' album features songs from the first season of the show. It also contains backstage moments with [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]], [[Miss Piggy]] and [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]], as well as heckling by [[Statler and Waldorf]], all recorded especially for this album. Some of the songs are actual soundtracks from the show, while others were re-recorded for the album.
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The album reached #153 on ''Billboard'''s "Top LP's and Tapes" chart, and also won a [[Grammy Award]] for "Best Recording for Children".
  
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The album reached #153 on ''Billboard'''s Top LP's and Tapes chart, and also won a [[Grammy Award]] for Best Recording for Children.
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The album was a number one hit in the [[United Kingdom]], knocking ''The Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl'' off the #1 spot.
   
 
The LP cover features many of the show's cast.
  
The LP cover features many of the show's cast.
   
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While most international releases feature English-language recordings, there was also a version that was translated into French. See [[The Muppet Show (French album)|''The Muppet Show'' (French album)]] for details.
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While most international releases feature English-language recordings, there were also several dubbed versions, taken from the shows' soundtracks:
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French (released in [[France]])-See [[The Muppet Show (French album)|''The Muppet Show'' (French album)]].
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German (released in [[Germany]])-See [[The Muppet Show (German album)|''The Muppet Show'' (German album)]].
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Portuguese (released in [[Brazil]])-See ''[[Muppet Show (album)|Muppet Show]]''.
   
 
==Track listing==
  
==Track listing==
 
'''Side One'''
  
'''Side One'''
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#[[The Muppet Show Theme]] - Cast<br>(Henson, Pottle)<br>Introduction by [[Kermit the Frog]]
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#[[The Muppet Show Theme]] - Cast<br />(Henson, Pottle)<br />Introduction by [[Kermit the Frog]]
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#[[Mississippi Mud]] - [[The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband]]<br><small>Music by Harry Barris, Lyrics by James Cavanaugh</small><br>Dialogue with [[Statler and Waldorf]]
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#[[Mississippi Mud]] - [[The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband]]<br /><small>Music by Harry Barris, Lyrics by James Cavanaugh</small><br />Dialogue with [[Statler and Waldorf]]
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#Dialogue with Kermit and [[Miss Piggy]]<br>[[Mahna Mahna (song)|Mahna Mahna]] with [[Lullaby of Birdland]] - [[Mahna Mahna (character)|Mahna Mahna]]<br><small>Mahna Mahna written by Piero Umiliani<br>Lullaby of Birdland written by Shearing and Weiss</small>
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#Dialogue with Kermit and [[Miss Piggy]]<br />[[Mahna Mahna (song)|Mahna Mahna]] with [[Lullaby of Birdland]] - [[Mahna Mahna (character)|Mahna Mahna]]<br /><small>Mahna Mahna written by Piero Umiliani<br />Lullaby of Birdland written by Shearing and Weiss</small>
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#[[Gonzo]] Eats a Rubber Tire to "[[Flight of the Bumblebee|The Flight of the Bumble Bee]]"<br><small>Music written by Rimsky-Korsakov</small>
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#[[Gonzo]] Eats a Rubber Tire to "[[Flight of the Bumblebee|The Flight of the Bumble Bee]]"<br /><small>Music written by Rimsky-Korsakov</small>
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#[[Mr. Bassman]] - [[Floyd Pepper|Floyd]] and [[Scooter]]<br><small>Music and Lyrics by Johnny Cymbal</small><br>Dialogue with Kermit and [[Fozzie Bear]]
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#[[Mr. Bassman]] - [[Floyd Pepper|Floyd]] and [[Scooter]]<br /><small>Music and Lyrics by Johnny Cymbal</small><br />Dialogue with Kermit and [[Fozzie Bear]]
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#[[Cottleston Pie]] - [[Rowlf the Dog|Rowlf]]<br><small>Music by William Haynie, Lyrics by A. A. Milne</small>
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#[[Cottleston Pie]] - [[Rowlf the Dog|Rowlf]]<br /><small>Music by William Haynie, Lyrics by A. A. Milne</small>
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#[[Lady of Spain]] - The Amazing [[Marvin Suggs]] and his [[The Muppaphone|Muppaphone]]<br>(Scott, Reaves, Evans)<br>[[Pachalafaka]] (International releases only)<br><small>Music and Lyrics by Irving Taylor</small>
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#[[Lady of Spain]] - The Amazing [[Marvin Suggs]] and his [[The Muppaphone|Muppaphone]]<br />(Scott, Reaves, Evans)<br />[[Pachalafaka]] (International releases only)<br /><small>Music and Lyrics by Irving Taylor</small>
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#[[Lydia the Tattooed Lady]] - Kermit<br><small>Music by Harold Arlen, Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg</small>
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#[[Lydia the Tattooed Lady]] - Kermit<br /><small>Music by Harold Arlen, Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg</small>
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#[[Halfway Down the Stairs]] - [[Robin the Frog]]<br>(Milne, Simson)
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#[[Halfway Down the Stairs]] - [[Robin the Frog]]<br />(Milne, Simson)
   
 
'''Side Two'''
  
'''Side Two'''
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#[[Tenderly]] - [[Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem]]<br>(Lawrence, Gross)<br>Dialogue with Kermit and [[Animal]]
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#[[Tenderly]] - [[Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem]]<br />(Lawrence, Gross)<br />Dialogue with Kermit and [[Animal]]
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#[[I'm in Love with a Big Blue Frog]] - [[Mary Louise (little girl)|Mary Louise]]<br><small>Music and Lyrics by Leslie Braunstein</small><br>Dialogue with Statler and Waldorf
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#[[I'm in Love with a Big Blue Frog]] - [[Mary Louise (little girl)|Mary Louise]]<br /><small>Music and Lyrics by Leslie Braunstein</small><br />Dialogue with Statler and Waldorf
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#Dialogue with Kermit and Miss Piggy<br>[[Tit Willow]] - Rowlf and [[Sam the Eagle]]<br><small>Music by Arthur Sullivan, Lyrics by W. S. Gilbert</small>
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#Dialogue with Kermit and Miss Piggy<br />[[Tit Willow]] - Rowlf and [[Sam the Eagle]]<br /><small>Music by Arthur Sullivan, Lyrics by W. S. Gilbert</small>
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#[[Veterinarian's Hospital]] - "A Soap Opera": [[Dr. Bob]], [[Miss Piggy's Alternate Identities#nursepiggy|Nurse Piggy]] and [[Nurse Janice]]<br><small>Music written by Derek Scott</small>
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#[[Veterinarian's Hospital#117|Veterinarian's Hospital]] - "A Soap Opera": [[Dr. Bob]], [[Miss Piggy's Alternate Identities#nursepiggy|Nurse Piggy]] and [[Nurse Janice]]<br /><small>Music written by Derek Scott</small>
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#[[Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear]] - "As sung by Scooter and danced by [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]]" <br><small>Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman</small>
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#[[Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear]] - "As sung by Scooter and danced by [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]]"<br /><small>Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman</small>
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#Dialogue with Kermit and Miss Piggy<br>[[What Now My Love?]] - Miss Piggy<br>(Delanoe, Becaud, Sigman)
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#Dialogue with Kermit and Miss Piggy<br />[[What Now My Love?]] - Miss Piggy<br />(Delanoe, Becaud, Sigman)
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#[[Fozzie's Comedy Acts|A Monologue by Fozzie Bear]] (with Kermit)<br><small>Music written by Derek Scott</small><br>[[Hugga Wugga]] (International releases only)
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#[[Fozzie's Comedy Acts|A Monologue by Fozzie Bear]] (with Kermit)<br /><small>Music written by Derek Scott</small><br />[[Hugga Wugga]] (International releases only)
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#[[Trees (poem)|Trees]]- [[Wayne and Wanda]]<br><small>Music by Oscar Rasbach, Lyrics by Joyce Kilmer</small>
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#[[Trees (poem)|Trees]]- [[Wayne and Wanda]]<br /><small>Music by Oscar Rasbach, Lyrics by Joyce Kilmer</small>
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#[[Sax and Violence]] - [[Nigel (Muppet Show)|Nigel]], [[Zoot]] and Mahna Mahna<br><small>Written by Jim Henson</small>
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#[[Sax and Violence]] - [[Nigel (Muppet Show)|Nigel]], [[Zoot]] and Mahna Mahna<br /><small>Written by Jim Henson</small>
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#[[Bein' Green]] - Kermit<br><small>Music and Lyrics by Joe Raposo</small>
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#[[Bein' Green]] - Kermit<br /><small>Music and Lyrics by Joe Raposo</small>
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==Note==
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*[[Sam the Eagle]]'s introduction of Wayne and Wanda is actually from their performance of "[[Stormy Weather]]".
   
 
==The Players==
  
==The Players==
 
*[[Frank Oz]] as [[Fozzie Bear]], [[Miss Piggy]], [[Animal]], [[Sam the Eagle]], and Assorted Other Characters
  
*[[Frank Oz]] as [[Fozzie Bear]], [[Miss Piggy]], [[Animal]], [[Sam the Eagle]], and Assorted Other Characters
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*[[Jerry Nelson]] as [[Floyd]], Kermit's Nephew [[Robin]], Country Trio, [[Uncle Deadly]]
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*[[Jerry Nelson]] as [[Floyd Pepper|Floyd]], Kermit's Nephew [[Robin the Frog|Robin]], Country Trio, [[Uncle Deadly]]
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*[[Richard Hunt]] as [[Scooter]], [[Sweetums]], [[Statler]], [[Wayne]], [[Mildred]]
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*[[Richard Hunt]] as [[Scooter]], [[Sweetums]], [[Statler and Waldorf|Statler]], [[Wayne]], [[Mildred]]
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*[[Dave Goelz]] as [[The Great Gonzo]], [[Zoot]], [[Bunsen Honeydew]], [[Muppy]]
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*[[Dave Goelz]] as [[The Great Gonzo|Gonzo]], [[Zoot]], [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew|Bunsen Honeydew]], [[Muppy]]
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*[[Jim Henson]] as [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Dr. Teeth]], [[Rowlf]], [[Swedish Chef]], [[Waldorf]], [[Newsman]]
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*[[Jim Henson]] as [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Dr. Teeth]], [[Rowlf the Dog|Rowlf]], [[the Swedish Chef|Swedish Chef]], [[Statler and Waldorf|Waldorf]], [[the Newsman|Newsman]]
 
*[[Eren Ozker]] as [[Hilda]], [[Wanda]], [[Janice]]
  
*[[Eren Ozker]] as [[Hilda]], [[Wanda]], [[Janice]]
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*[[John Lovelady]] as [[Crazy Harry]], [[Nigel]]
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*[[John Lovelady]] as [[Crazy Harry]], [[Nigel (Muppet Show)|Nigel]]
 
*[[Fran Brill]] Happens to Be In Love with a Big Blue Frog.
  
*[[Fran Brill]] Happens to Be In Love with a Big Blue Frog.
   
 
==Album Credits==
  
==Album Credits==
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Executive Producer: Jim Henson<br>
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Executive Producer: Jim Henson<br />
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Producer: [[Jack Burns]]<br>
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Producer: [[Jack Burns]]<br />
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Director: [[Peter Harris]]<br>
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Director: [[Peter Harris]]<br />
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Writers: Jack Burns, [[Jerry Juhl]], [[Marc London]], Jim Henson<br>
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Writers: Jack Burns, [[Jerry Juhl]], [[Marc London]], Jim Henson<br />
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Musical Associate: [[Derek Scott]]<br>
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Musical Associate: [[Derek Scott]]<br />
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Orchestra Conducted by: [[Jack Parnell]]<br>
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Orchestra Conducted by: [[Jack Parnell]]<br />
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Musical Consultant: [[Larry Grossman]]<br>
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Musical Consultant: [[Larry Grossman]]<br />
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Audio: Roger Knight, Ted Scott <br>
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Audio: [[Roger Knight]], Ted Scott<br />
 
Executive Producer, [[The Jim Henson Company|Henson Associates]]: [[David Lazer]]
  
Executive Producer, [[The Jim Henson Company|Henson Associates]]: [[David Lazer]]
   
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This album is produced by Jim Henson, with the help of Peter Harris. Studio Producer: Jed Kearse. Re-mix Engineer: Larry Bartlet. Album Design: [[Michael Frith]]. Poster Designs: Miguel Sanchez.
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This album is produced by Jim Henson, with the help of Peter Harris. Studio Producer: Jed Kearse. Re-mix Engineer: Larry Bartlet. Album Design: [[Michael Frith]]. Poster Designs: Miguel Sanchez.
 
© Henson Associates, Inc. [[1956]], [[1976]], [[1977]].
  
© Henson Associates, Inc. [[1956]], [[1976]], [[1977]].
   
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==Other Releases==
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==Other releases==
 
<gallery>
  
<gallery>
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Image:Arista1977MuppShowCassette.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}US, 1977<br>Arista Records<br>ATC-4152
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Image:Arista1977MuppShowCassette.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}1977<br>Arista Records<br>ATC-4152
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Image:MuppShow8trk.jpg|{{GNH|8-track}}US, 1977<br>Arista Records<br>AT8-4152
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Image:MuppShow8trk.jpg|{{GNH|8-track}}1977<br>Arista Records<br>AT8-4152
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Image:LP_The_Muppet_Show_(UK_Version).jpg|{{GNH|LP}}UK, 1977<br>[[Pye Records]]<br>NSPH 19
  
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==International releases==
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<gallery>
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Image:noimage-big.png|{{GNH|LP}}[[Canada]], 1977<br>Arista Records<br>AB 4152
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Image:8A-4152.jpg|{{GNH|8-track}}Canada, 1977<br>Arista Records<br>8A-4152
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Image:LP_The_Muppet_Show_(UK_Version).jpg|{{GNH|LP}}[[UK]], 1977<br>[[Pye Records]]<br>NSPH 19
 
Image:TheMuppetShow Album Gatefold.jpg|Interior artwork for NSPH 19
  
Image:TheMuppetShow Album Gatefold.jpg|Interior artwork for NSPH 19
 
Image:TMS CT PYE.jpg‎|{{GNH|Cassette}}UK, 1977<br>Pye Records<br>ZCP 19
  
Image:TMS CT PYE.jpg‎|{{GNH|Cassette}}UK, 1977<br>Pye Records<br>ZCP 19
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Image:Ker8tr.JPG|{{GNH|8-track}}UK, 1977<br>Pye Records<br>Y8P 19
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File:Pye_1977_muppet_show_album_8-track_cassette_1.jpg|{{GNH|8-track}}UK, 1977<br>Pye Records<br>Y8P 19
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File:Pye_1977_muppet_show_album_8-track_cassette_3.jpg
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Image:noimage.png|{{GNH|LP}}Canada, 1977<br>Arista Records<br>AB 4152
  
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Image:8A-4152.jpg|{{GNH|8-track}}Canada, 1977<br>Arista Records<br>8A-4152
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Image:noimage-big.png|{{GNH|LP}}Germany, 1977<br>Pye Records<br>25 743 XOT
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Image:ZCP_19.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}Denmark<br>Pye Records<br>ZCP 19
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Image:PyeTMSGermanyTape.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}[[Germany]], 1977<br>Pye Records<br>57 441 GT
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Image:MuppetShowAlbumArgentina.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}Argentina, 1979 <br> Music Hall <br>MH 50-14881-8
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Image:254427361_L.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}[[France]], 1977<br>Pye Records<br>PYA. 20297
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Image:MuppShowIsraelHataklitHaifa1977.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}Israel, 1977<br>Hataklit Haifal
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Image:Spanjemuppet.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}[[Spain]], 1977<br>Pye Records<br>P-3039
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Image:ZCP_19.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}[[Denmark]], 1977<br>Pye Records<br>ZCP 19
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Image:MuppetShowAlbumArgentina.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}[[Argentina]], 1979 <br> Music Hall <br>MH 50-14881-8
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Image:MuppShowIsraelHataklitHaifa1977.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}[[Israel]], 1977<br>Hataklit Haifal
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Image:noimage-big.png|{{GNH|LP}}[[Australia]], 1977<br>Astor Records<br>SPLP-1502
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Image:noimage-big.png|{{GNH|LP}}[[Yugoslavia]], 1978<br>PGP RTB<br>LP 55-5740
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
 
==See also==
  
==See also==
 
*[[Muppet Discography]]
  
*[[Muppet Discography]]
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[[Category:Muppet Albums|Muppet Show]]
  
[[Category:Muppet Albums|Muppet Show]]

Revision as of 15:47, 14 June 2014

Album.muppetshowlp
Songs from The Muppet Show
Released 1977
Format LP
Label Arista Records
Cat no. AB 4152

The Muppet Show album features songs from the first season of the show. It also contains backstage moments with Kermit, Miss Piggy and Fozzie, as well as heckling by Statler and Waldorf, all recorded especially for this album. Some of the songs are actual soundtracks from the show, while others were re-recorded for the album.

The album reached #153 on Billboard's Top LP's and Tapes chart, and also won a Grammy Award for Best Recording for Children.

The album was a number one hit in the United Kingdom, knocking The Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl off the #1 spot.

The LP cover features many of the show's cast.

While most international releases feature English-language recordings, there were also several dubbed versions, taken from the shows' soundtracks:

French (released in France)-See The Muppet Show (French album).

German (released in Germany)-See The Muppet Show (German album).

Portuguese (released in Brazil)-See Muppet Show.

Track listing

Side One

  1. The Muppet Show Theme - Cast
    (Henson, Pottle)
    Introduction by Kermit the Frog
  2. Mississippi Mud - The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband
    Music by Harry Barris, Lyrics by James Cavanaugh
    Dialogue with Statler and Waldorf
  3. Dialogue with Kermit and Miss Piggy
    Mahna Mahna with Lullaby of Birdland - Mahna Mahna
    Mahna Mahna written by Piero Umiliani
    Lullaby of Birdland written by Shearing and Weiss
  4. Gonzo Eats a Rubber Tire to "The Flight of the Bumble Bee"
    Music written by Rimsky-Korsakov
  5. Mr. Bassman - Floyd and Scooter
    Music and Lyrics by Johnny Cymbal
    Dialogue with Kermit and Fozzie Bear
  6. Cottleston Pie - Rowlf
    Music by William Haynie, Lyrics by A. A. Milne
  7. Lady of Spain - The Amazing Marvin Suggs and his Muppaphone
    (Scott, Reaves, Evans)
    Pachalafaka (International releases only)
    Music and Lyrics by Irving Taylor
  8. Lydia the Tattooed Lady - Kermit
    Music by Harold Arlen, Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg
  9. Halfway Down the Stairs - Robin the Frog
    (Milne, Simson)

Side Two

  1. Tenderly - Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem
    (Lawrence, Gross)
    Dialogue with Kermit and Animal
  2. I'm in Love with a Big Blue Frog - Mary Louise
    Music and Lyrics by Leslie Braunstein
    Dialogue with Statler and Waldorf
  3. Dialogue with Kermit and Miss Piggy
    Tit Willow - Rowlf and Sam the Eagle
    Music by Arthur Sullivan, Lyrics by W. S. Gilbert
  4. Veterinarian's Hospital - "A Soap Opera": Dr. Bob, Nurse Piggy and Nurse Janice
    Music written by Derek Scott
  5. Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear - "As sung by Scooter and danced by Fozzie"
    Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman
  6. Dialogue with Kermit and Miss Piggy
    What Now My Love? - Miss Piggy
    (Delanoe, Becaud, Sigman)
  7. A Monologue by Fozzie Bear (with Kermit)
    Music written by Derek Scott
    Hugga Wugga (International releases only)
  8. Trees- Wayne and Wanda
    Music by Oscar Rasbach, Lyrics by Joyce Kilmer
  9. Sax and Violence - Nigel, Zoot and Mahna Mahna
    Written by Jim Henson
  10. Bein' Green - Kermit
    Music and Lyrics by Joe Raposo

Note

The Players

Album Credits

Executive Producer: Jim Henson
Producer: Jack Burns
Director: Peter Harris
Writers: Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl, Marc London, Jim Henson
Musical Associate: Derek Scott
Orchestra Conducted by: Jack Parnell
Musical Consultant: Larry Grossman
Audio: Roger Knight, Ted Scott
Executive Producer, Henson Associates: David Lazer

This album is produced by Jim Henson, with the help of Peter Harris. Studio Producer: Jed Kearse. Re-mix Engineer: Larry Bartlet. Album Design: Michael Frith. Poster Designs: Miguel Sanchez. © Henson Associates, Inc. 1956, 1976, 1977.

Other releases

International releases

See also

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