The Muppets

The Muppets are a troupe of felt and foam puppet characters created by puppeteer Jim Henson, first gaining widespread fame through Sesame Street and then their own variety program, The Muppet Show, in the late 1970s. Characters like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo became global icons, and the ensemble's music — spanning show tunes, novelty numbers, and heartfelt ballads — became inseparable from their comedic, warmly absurdist brand of entertainment.

Musically, the Muppets' catalog ranges from theatrical openers like «The Muppet Show Theme» to whimsical novelty songs such as «Mah Na Mah Na» and tender, sincere ballads like «Rainbow Connection», performed by Kermit in The Muppet Movie and widely regarded as one of the most affecting songs to come out of children's entertainment. Their songwriting often paired silliness with genuine emotional depth, a combination that helped the material resonate with both children and adults.

Across decades of films, television specials, and holiday productions, the Muppets' songs have become deeply embedded in popular culture, continuing to be performed and referenced long after their original productions, a testament to the enduring craftsmanship behind Henson's creations and the many writers and composers who scored them.