Welcome back to Name That Tune. Today we have something a bit unusual for you but I think you’re going to love the song. It’s sure to bring back some delightful memories.
Here are the questions for today. Think outside the bog.
- Today’s song was written in 1979 and is primarily associated with a long-running children’s television show.
- Our featured performer plays the banjo and looks as young today as he did when his show premiered in 1976. It must be his high-protein diet and water aerobics.
- This award winning song is loved by adults and children alike and tells the story of the singer’s driving urge for something more in life. The song was deemed “culturally, historically and aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry. The singer also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- The song’s name has been used by a number of charitable organizations wishing to evoke its message, including a children’s charity, a summer camp for seriously ill children and a horse-riding camp for people with disabilities.
- Today’s mild-mannered performer has been in a long-term relationship with a rather flamboyant and domineering diva but it seems to work well for them. He’s a real “prince” but she’s been called a “Porcine Primadonna” by the paparazzi!
Can you guess the name of today’s tune and the name of the performer? Think it over, then scroll down for the big reveal. You might be surprised.
The video is about to start; have you guessed today’s song and the singer who made it famous?
Let’s take a look.
If you said “The Rainbow Connection” by Kermit the Frog, you’re right!
Get the kids, grandkids, grandma and grandpa in the room. Here’s the video:
I hope this one put a giant smile on your face; thanks for having a bit of fun with me today. Life’s just too serious, isn’t it?
Stay tuned tomorrow as Mr. B eases us into another week with Breaktime Whodunnit.
See you on the flip side.
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