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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 5, 2006 23:46:31 GMT -5
   Even though I've been aware of the Muppets and Sesame St. forever more...and been aware they came out with several Muppet movies... I finally decided, to get a break from severe blood and shoot-'em - up shows, I watched the 1979 "THE Muppet Movie"... Of course Kermit sings "The Rainbow Connection"...I wasn't aware that song came from that ...and Karen sings it Much Better than Kermit, but THE CONNECTION: K. and R. came out with it Kermit sings it and then at the last all the crazy characters sing it and PAUL WILLIAMS (among a lot of big name stars) stars in it. So, I just felt I had to comment on that...would've been nice if the C's had made an appearance.... well, gotta hit the hay I'll be out of town the next few days, but I will really look forward to "connecting up" when I get back...
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 5, 2006 23:56:11 GMT -5
 Love that song "The Rainbow Connection" Karen sings this one so beautifully.
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Post by wisejester7 on Oct 6, 2006 7:52:31 GMT -5
Safe trip, Kathy!
Speaking of Muppet connection and Carpenters...I always think about that picture of Miss Piggy and Karen. Does any one know the circumstances that brought about their picture together?
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Oct 6, 2006 9:18:57 GMT -5
Sorry WJ7, have no clue about the connection, though I'm familiar with the photo you speak of. Katt - good to be hearing from you again - glad you solved your computer problems, and have a safe and enjoyable trip. I am also a fan of The Rainbow Connection, and Karen's vocals on this song. I was really surprised when I learned she recorded this song, though I have no idea "why" it surprised me - it's a naturally wonderful song for Karen to have sung. I wish she'd have coupled it with "Over The Rainbow" for a medley - the two work together very well, and Karen could have sung Over The Rainbow so beautifully, people would forget all about Judy Garland's legendary version of it, and prefer listening to Karen. (Well....I can dream, can't I?)? Tim  |
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 6, 2006 9:32:24 GMT -5
I believe the picture was simply a photo shoot - as from what I recall Miss Piggy and Karen were never on any programs together. |
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Post by wisejester7 on Oct 7, 2006 11:41:53 GMT -5
Tim said..."I am also a fan of The Rainbow Connection, and Karen's vocals on this song. I was really surprised when I learned she recorded this song, though I have no idea "why" it surprised me - it's a naturally wonderful song for Karen to have sung. I wish she'd have coupled it with "Over The Rainbow" for a medley - the two work together very well, and Karen could have sung Over The Rainbow so beautifully, people would forget all about Judy Garland's legendary version of it, and prefer listening to Karen. (Well....I can dream, can't I?)?"
...now, Tim, I can't let you get away with that kind of talk ;-). Being a huge Judy Garland fan I know that that is one song that will always belong to Garland. I DO wish Karen would have recorded it, though. Karen would have put her own special touch to it. A perfect Rainbow pairing!
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Post by ps11932 on Oct 7, 2006 14:17:40 GMT -5
The other song that comes to mind that was popularized by both Judy Garland ("Meet Me In St. Louis") and Karen is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Both outstanding, but my vote would go (no surprise) to Karen.
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 14, 2006 23:26:56 GMT -5
 Thanks Rick and Tim ...I had a 4 day trip,mom and I went My sis had planned to come see us during the summer, but she had a knee replaced and then other problems started, and so she spent most of her days cooped up at the hospital( please, be gentle with that needle!) Anyway, she's doing ok and we're glad to be back home. ???thanks everybody on comments about the rainbow connection I wasn't that fond of it right at first, but it grew and with time I now really like it ...when I hear that strum of the banjo I just guessed Kermit must have had some "connection".I also got a kick out of the muppet band...that Animal character..the drummer is soooooofunny!
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Post by cam83 on Oct 15, 2006 3:11:48 GMT -5
The pic of Karen and Miss Piggy was taken "for fun" when Karen visited the Studios of Jim Henson in NY in 1979. This was told to me by Ev.
Cam
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Post by Moe on Oct 15, 2006 22:00:35 GMT -5
 I absolutely loved the old Muppet show and the movie, as well. (Their Christmas movie is a lot of fun, too!) Too bad the Carpenters didn't appear on it. I have the movie on VHS. I will have to see if it is on DVD. Thanks for bringing up wonderful memories....
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 15, 2006 23:52:00 GMT -5
???Good to hear from you all. Cam thanks for the interesting info. about Karen and Miss Piggy. I also wondered about it. ???I think the muppets are really classic comedy. Today...we have such fun shows like Shrek, Toy Story, and etc., but puppets have a long history of entertaining folks. .....I once took a puppetry classic in college. With quite a bit of help from my mom, I made a marrionette (sp?) which turned out looking like a big round frog in a dress, but actually it was an octupus and I made it dance kicking up its' heels to the tune of some song about an octupus! All semester we worked on our puppets ...all marrionettes, and then our grand finale and final was putting on a show for kids at a library. So............anyway, a stirred up memory.  |
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Post by wisejester7 on Oct 16, 2006 8:28:28 GMT -5
The pic of Karen and Miss Piggy was taken "for fun" when Karen visited the Studios of Jim Henson in NY in 1979. This was told to me by Ev. Cam Thank you for the informaton, Cam. I DO wish that the Carpenters had taken some time out of their hectic schedules for things like The Muppet Show. |
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