The Muppet Movie (soundtrack)
The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording | ||||
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Soundtrack album by | ||||
Released | July 13, 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1978 | |||
Studio | A&M Studios | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 32:36 | |||
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The Muppets chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording | ||||
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Source | Rating |
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. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Length |
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1. | " | 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 Ascher | Gonzo (Dave Goelz) | 2:55 |
9. | "America" | Katharine Lee Bates | Fozzie Bear (Frank Oz) | 0:53 |
10. | "Animal...Come Back Animal" | Williams | 1:30 | |
11. | "Finale: The Magic Store" | Williams and Ascher | The Muppets (Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire and Kathryn Mullen) | 5:17 |
Total length: | 32:36 |
Personnel
- Guitars: Art Munson, Ernie Corallo, Anthony Berg
- Keyboards: 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
Charts and certifications
Charts
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Certifications
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Footnotes
- RIAA.
References
- ^ a b Truitt, Warren. "Various Artists - The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording". About.com Guide. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
- ^ Allmusic review Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ Cater, Daryrl. "Muppets: The Green Album". Artistdirect. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Miller, Julie (10 February 2011). "A Short History of the Muppets At the Grammys". Movieline. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Muppets' 10 Best Music Moments". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Miller, Caroline (April 27, 2022). "The Muppet Movie Soundtrack Gets Colorful Remaster on Vinyl". Movieweb.com. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "British album certifications – Muppets – The Muppet Movie Album - OST". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ISBN 9781560060482.
- ^ "American album certifications – Soundtrack – The Muppet Movie". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
- "Rainbows, frogs, dogs and The Muppet Movie soundtrack at 40", Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR, 2019