La Charreada

Written by	Luis Santeiro
Date	1988
First	Episode 2540

Linda Ronstadt sings "La Charreada" with Elmo and Parker with a Mariachi band. The song is about a preparation of Fiesta. Elmo and Parker dressed up as charros (Mexican cowboys) and rode horses. Linda says, that if they are really charros, they have to say it with lots of pride.

Notes

• Muppet performers include Kevin Clash (Elmo), Jerry Nelson (Parker), Noel MacNeal, Rick Lyon, Jim Kroupa, David Rudman (as the AM mariachi band players), Camille Bonora, and Pam Arciero (as the horses).

• This segment was taped on July 25, 1988, and was directed by Jon Stone.

• In Episode 2540, Buster the Horse reveals that one of the horses is his cousin, Ramon.

Releases

Video

• Fiesta! (1998, introduction cut)