"Limbo Rock" is a song made popular in 1962 by Chubby Checker, whose recording reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song, as an instrumental, was recorded in 1961 by The Champs. Other recordings have been released by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, and Chet Atkins with Hank Snow.
Muppet Connections[]
- 1993: The song is included on the Muppet Beach Party album. Fozzie sings the song, with various Muppets as his backup.
- 1995: The song was translated into Spanish and used for several shows in Parque Plaza Sésamo, including Limbo Sésamo (2018).
- 2003: The Fisher-Price toy Limbo Elmo is released.
- 2005: The Champs' 1961 instrumental of the song is played in Kermit the Frog's BMW commercial.
- 2009: Stage show Bert and Ernie's Island Holiday at Sea World in Australia includes the song.