Tag Archives: Muppets

Saturday video break: Mah Na Mah Na

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

There are many ways to spell that, but we all know the words. Sing along with the Asylum Street Spankers: Very sad there’s no live video recording of that, it was always a blast to watch them perform it. With … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: The Rainbow Connection

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Going out of order, inspired by a Facebook post by my friend Andy, here’s a classic song with a particular resonance for this week: From the original “Muppet Movie” of 1979, which I need to find on DVD and make … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: My year in music, part 1

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Among other things, 2014 was a year in which I acquired a lot of music. Some of this was music I wanted and got for myself, but a lot of it was music that one or both girls asked for. … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: Crocodile Rock

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

You know what you need? A video of Elton John on “The Muppet Show”, singing “Crocodile Rock” backed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem and a chorus of crocodiles, that’s what. The singing begins at about 1:46: How awesome … Continue reading →

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Friday random eight: School’s out

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

What the hell, it’s a short week and the last day of school was yesterday. 1. Be True To Your School – Beach Boys 2. Big School – team9 vs. Stereogum 3. Bitch School – Chris Cohoon 4. Schoolhouse Rock … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Workin’ in the asteroid mines

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Didn’t I read something the other day about mining asteroids? Well, here are ten suggestions for that new venture’s corporate theme song. 1. Space Oddity – David Bowie 2. Space Truckin’ – Deep Purple 3. Outer Space – Ace Frehley … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: OK Go + Muppets = awesome

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Some things were just meant to happen: Be sure to watch the “behind the scenes” video as well: Thanks to Popdose for the embeds.

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Saturday video break: No more teachers’ dirty looks

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday was the last day of class for the Houston Independent School District. You know what that means: I’m trying to think of a performer who’s more in his element when surrounded by Muppets than Alice Cooper, and I can’t … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: Three cheers for the red, white, and blue

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve heard it said that “The Stars And Stripes Forever” is the greatest piece of American music ever written. It’s certainly the most recognizable, and as you can see below, it’s pretty versatile as well: I think ol’ John Phillip … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: More Muppets

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Now this is how the “Carol of the Bells” should be done: I don’t know what has spurred the recent outbreak of Muppets videos on YouTube, but I certainly do approve of it. Thanks to Oliver Willis for the find.

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Saturday video break: Mama mia, let me go

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Via pretty much everyone on the internets, the Muppets perform Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Yes, it’s as awesome as it sounds. What can one say? For comparison purposes, stina has a video of the original as well.

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Saturday video break: Mah na mah na

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Surely this needs no introduction: What can I say? It was the 70s. You had to be there. And if there’s one group that can give a proper modern treatment to this song, it’s the Asylum Street Spankers: Happy Saturday!

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Saturday video break: Can the frog dance?

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Kermit the Frog does “Once in a Lifetime”, by the Talking Heads, complete with David Byrne giant suit: Clearly, I have underestimated “Muppets Tonight” all these years.

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