The Muppet Movie (soundtrack)

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The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording
Album artwork by Michael K. Frith
Soundtrack album by
ReleasedJuly 13, 1979
Recorded1978
StudioA&M Studios
GenreSoundtrack
Length32:36
Label
Producer
The Muppets chronology
The Muppet Show 2
(1978)
The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording
(1979)
The Great Muppet Caper: The Original Soundtrack
(1981)
Singles from The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording
  1. "Rainbow Connection"
    Released: June 29, 1979
  2. "Movin' Right Along"
    Released: October 5, 1979
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
[2]
Artistdirect[3]

The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording is the

Best Adaptation Score for the overall album and Best Original Song for "Rainbow Connection",[1][5][6] which reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]

After its initial release, the soundtrack album had subsequent CD reissues by

remastered, featured liner notes by Williams, and marked the first time the soundtrack was available in print in over 20 years.[8] The album was reissued on vinyl by Walt Disney Records in partnership with Iam8bit and The Muppets Studio on April 27, 2022.[9]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Artist(s)Length
1."
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)Williams 2:31
8."I'm Going to Go Back There Someday"Williams and AscherGonzo (Dave Goelz)2:55
9."America"Katharine Lee BatesFozzie Bear (Frank Oz)0:53
10."Animal...Come Back Animal"Williams 1:30
11."Finale: The Magic Store"Williams and AscherThe Muppets (Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire and Kathryn Mullen)5:17
Total length:32:36

Personnel

Charts and certifications

Footnotes

  1. RIAA
    .

References

  1. ^ a b Truitt, Warren. "Various Artists - The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording". About.com Guide. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  2. ^ Allmusic review Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  3. ^ Cater, Daryrl. "Muppets: The Green Album". Artistdirect. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
  4. ^ Handy, Bruce (8 June 2012). "Paul Williams, Writer of "Rainbow Connection," on His 1970s Neighbors: "Borrow a Cup of Sugar? Maybe a Cup of Vodka"". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  5. ^ Miller, Julie (10 February 2011). "A Short History of the Muppets At the Grammys". Movieline. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  6. ^ Martens, Todd (27 February 2012). "Oscar winner 'Man or Muppet' goes where no Muppet has gone before". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  7. ^ "The Muppets' 10 Best Music Moments". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  8. ^ a b "Walt Disney Records Celebrates The Upcoming 35th Anniversary Of The Muppet Movie Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". PRNewswire. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  9. ^ Miller, Caroline (April 27, 2022). "The Muppet Movie Soundtrack Gets Colorful Remaster on Vinyl". Movieweb.com. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
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  11. ^ "British album certifications – Muppets – The Muppet Movie Album - OST". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
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  13. ^ "American album certifications – Soundtrack – The Muppet Movie". Recording Industry Association of America.

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