Well, it's St. Patrick's Day, a day to eat corned beef and cabbage, a day to wear green or get pinched by friends/siblings, and a day for...the Muppets? Yes, indeed. The Muppets, some of my favorite childhood characters, have a beautiful rendition of Danny Boy as performed by the Swedish Chef, Animal, and Beaker. Since the only distinguishable words are "Oh, Danny Boy," the video is very amusing and is sure to lift and spirits that aren't high on this very green day.
Now, Danny Boy is not the only Muppet hit that is Sweeping YouTube. In keeping with lifting spirits today, here is one of Beaker's best numbers, Ode to Joy. You have to see it to believe it, but you know him, he is accident prone.
The most epic BY FAR has to be the Muppet Bohemian Rhapsody. Done as a true parody of the hit song by Queen, be sure to keep an ear out for all of the twisted lyrics, especially Animal's "lovely" rendition of the depressing verses at the beginning of the piece.
Who could ever forget Gonzo's PPP (Pitch Perfect Poultry) in their version of The Blue Danube Waltz? For Statler and Waldorf, not enough people apparently.
In case you still have Danny Boy stuck in your head, here is one to dislodge it: The Habanera. If you are anything like me, the title begins the piece in your head and then refuses to leave forever.
Feel bad for Beaker. The poor guy never gets a break. I personally would love to hear a full version of his Dust in the Wind. But I will admit, I have to agree that fail + fire = win.
For one last clip today, here is Rita Moreno vs. Animal in Fever. In the battle of Drummer vs. Singer, who do you think wins?
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen adieu!
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