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Written by Jeff Moss
Date 1989
Publisher Festival Attractions, Inc.
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Backstreet Boys version

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Big Bird helps a child named Alex in the Elmopalooza music video.

"One Small Voice" was sung by the Kids and Telly Monster with conducting by Bob in Sesame Street Episode 2796. The song is about if one person starts a song, others will soon follow.

When released on albums, the song featured some additional vocals by Hoots the Owl, Prairie Dawn, and Elmo, erasing Bob's vocals entirely.

Kenny Loggins sang this song in a music video created for the Elmopalooza special, which featured Big Bird, Baby Bear, and a group of children putting on a talent show. Jon Stewart demanded the video to be played after learning that Elmo thought he had messed up hosting the show.

The Backstreet Boys sang the song with Elmo, Lulu, Rosita, Zoe, Grover, Telly, Cookie Monster, Phoebe, and Narf. (First: Episode 3987)

RBD performed this song for an episode of Plaza Sésamo with Abelardo, Lola, and Pancho.

Another new performance of the song was sung by Elmo in Elmo's Music Magic.

The human cast and Muppet performers sang the song at Caroll Spinney's memorial service in 2020.

Notes[]

  • In the Elmopalooza music video, Roxie Marie, Prairie Dawn, and Ruthie can be seen at the curtain call. Additionally, audience members include Mama and Papa Bear, Biff, Sully, and Granny Bird.
  • Big Bird and Alex's vocals from the Elmopalooza music video were removed for the album release. In addition, the children's choir vocals aren't heard until the second chorus.

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Audio (Kenny Loggins version)
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