Music by | JP Rende and Kathryn Raio-Rende |
Lyrics by | Joey Mazzarino |
Date | 2014 |
Publisher | Sesame Street, Inc. |
First | Episode 4501 |
"Letter of the Day" is a Sesame Street song/segment performed in all episodes in season 45, all but one of season 46 and less regularly since Season 47.
Elmo takes the lead of this hip-hop song (along with Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Grover, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Rosita and Murray Monster), encouraging viewers to clap as they introduce the letter of the day.
A new version of the song was recorded for Season 50, notably featuring a new lead vocal from Elmo and with Zoe and Rudy replacing Murray in the character lineup. (First: Episode 5001)
The song was re-created by the cast of Galli Galli Sim Sim for their ninth season.
Notes[]
- Stephanie D'Abruzzo operated the right hands for both Ernie and Rosita for the 2014 version.[1]
- Additional performers for the 2019 version include Pam Arciero (Rosita assist.), Tyler Bunch, and Martin P. Robinson (Bert puppeteer).[2]
Releases[]
- Audio
- What's The Number? (2019, A - CD bonus track)
- Happy Dance (2023, A)
- Video
- Elmo Loves Animals (2017, S, F, D)
- Trick or Treat on Sesame Street (2017, D)
- When You Wish Upon a Pickle (2020, M)
- Online
Sources[]
- ↑ Personal communication by Anthony T.
- ↑ Jackie Lebovits on Instagram, November 16, 2018