Octopus Blues

Written by	Jeff Moss
Date	1984
Publisher	Festival Attractions, Inc.
First	Episode 2221

"Octopus Blues" is sung by an octopus (performed by Kevin Clash), who struggles with having eight tentacles. Among his problems are trying to tie his shoes and being able to afford eight diamond rings for his girlfriend's own set of eight appendages.

The song was later performed by an octopus (still voiced by Clash) in the Sesame Street Live show, 1-2-3 Imagine!

Notes

• Additional performers include Richard Hunt, Noel MacNeal, Pam Arciero, Martin P. Robinson, and David Rudman.

• This segment was directed by Jon Stone and was taped on December 19, 1985.

Releases

Audio

• Born to Add (1993 and 1995 editions)

Publications

• The Sesame Street Songbook (1992 and 2007 editions)

Other

• Oscar's Letter Party (1988)