We went to see the Muppets Movie this afternoon. To Jess and the girls, it didn't have the significance it does to me - I watched the Muppet Show growing up. I remember the rapport between Kermit and Miss Piggy, I remember Gonzo, and I remember Statler and Waldorf, the two old guys who sat on the balcony. I remember Fozzie's bad jokes, I remember Scooter, and I remember Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker's failed experiments. I remember them all. And they are part of my childhood.
The movie was adorable and funny. There were many jokes and references to the original Muppets and their show. So I think I appreciated the humor more than Jess and the girls. They all enjoyed it, but I'm sure I enjoyed it more. LOL! Toward the end of the movie, Kermit started to sing the song, The Rainbow Connection. I actually teared up. Silly, I know. But it just brought me back - back to my childhood, back to the age that my children are now, back to the late 70's (and the movie included music from that time which only made the movie better).
I loved this movie for the nostalgic factor. I just may have to own it when it comes out on video.
RAINBOW CONNECTION
Kermit the Frog
Why are there so many
Songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side
Rainbow's are visions
They're only illusions
And rainbows have nothing to hide
So we've been told and some chose to
Believe it
But I know they're wrong wait and see
Someday we'll find it
The Rainbow Connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Who said that every wish
Would be heard and answered
When wished on the morning star
Somebody thought of that
And someone believed it
And look what it's done so far
What's so amazing
That keeps us star gazing
What so we think we might see
Someday we'll find it
That Rainbow Connection
The lovers the dreamers and me
Have you been half asleep
And have you heard voices
I've heard them calling my name
Are these the sweet sounds that called
The young sailors
I think they're one and the same
I've heard it too many times to ignore it
There's something that I'm supposed to be
Someday we'll find it
The Rainbow Connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me
HPT (9dp3dt)
3 peeps talkin' back:
We haven't seen that movie yet. Need to. and I'm sure, like you, it will mean much more to me.
I sang my kids the rainbow connection when they were babies as I would rock them to sleep. :)
We haven't seen it either. We just took Glory to her first movie that week and that was my first pick but I was too afraid it wouldn't go well and we'd have to leave early. She ended up doing great so we'll see The Muppets next.
I love that it made you tear up. Very sweet. And I'm certain that will happen to me too.
I love the Muppets! How did we not ever talk about this? Truly that song is one of my all-time happy memories.
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