The Muppet Movie (soundtrack) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording |
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| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | 1978 | |||
| Studio | A&M Studios | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 32:36 | |||
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The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording is the music album from the 1979 film, The Muppet Movie. It features all the songs and some background music. These were written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher.
The album first came out on a record (called an LP) in 1979. It was released by Atlantic Records in North America and CBS Records in other countries. The album became very popular, reaching number 32 on the Billboard 200 music chart. It also earned a Gold award from the Recording Industry Association of America, meaning it sold many copies!
This soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Children's Album in 1980. It was also nominated for other big awards. These included another Grammy, a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and two Academy Awards. The song "Rainbow Connection" was nominated for Best Original Song and reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
After its first release, the soundtrack was re-released on CD. Jim Henson Records put it out again in 1993. Then, Walt Disney Records re-released it on August 13, 2013. Disney's version was digitally improved to sound even better. It also included special notes from Paul Williams. This was the first time the soundtrack was available to buy in over 20 years!
Contents
Songs on the Album
This section lists all the songs and music pieces you can find on The Muppet Movie soundtrack album. It also tells you who sings or performs each part.
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| 1. | "Rainbow Connection" | Kermit the Frog (Jim Henson) | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Movin' Right Along" | Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear (Jim Henson and Frank Oz) | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Never Before, Never Again" | Miss Piggy (Frank Oz) | 2:49 |
| 4. | "Never Before, Never Again" (Instrumental (music only)) | 3:52 | |
| 5. | "I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along" | Kermit the Frog and Rowlf the Dog (Jim Henson) | 3:58 |
| 6. | "Can You Picture That?" | Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem (Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt and Dave Goelz) | 2:33 |
| 7. | "I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along" (Instrumental (music only)) | 2:31 | |
| 8. | "I'm Going to Go Back There Someday" | Gonzo (Dave Goelz) | 2:55 |
| 9. | "America" | Fozzie Bear (Frank Oz) | 0:53 |
| 10. | "Animal...Come Back Animal" | 1:30 | |
| 11. | "Finale: The Magic Store" | The Muppets (Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire and Kathryn Mullen) | 5:17 |
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Total length:
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32:36 | ||
Musicians Who Played on the Album
Many talented musicians helped create the music for The Muppet Movie soundtrack. Here are some of the people who played instruments on the album:
- Guitars: Art Munson, Ernie Corallo, Anthony Berg
- Keyboards: Kenny Ascher, David Garland, Michael Melvoin, Randy Kerber
- Drums: Gary Mallaber, James Gordon
- Percussion: Mark Stevens, Alan Estes
- Bass: Colin Cameron, Reinhold Press
- Saxophone: David Garland
- Harmonica: Tommy Morgan
Album Success: Charts and Awards
This section shows how well the soundtrack sold and where it appeared on popular music charts.
Music ChartsMusic charts show how popular an album or song is. The higher the number, the more popular it was that week.
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Sales Awards (Certifications)These awards mean the album sold a certain number of copies.
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