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| Written by | Randy Newman |
| Date | 1967 |
| Source | Feelin' Groovy (Harpers Bizarre album) |
| Publisher | Little A Music; Unichappell Music Inc. |
"Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear," written by Randy Newman and first recorded by the band Harpers Bizarre, was performed as "Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear" in episode 101 of The Muppet Show. This alternate title appears in all Muppets releases of the song.
When Kermit refuses to change the name of The Muppet Show to The Muppy Show, J.P. Grosse's favorite pet Muppy refuses to perform "Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Dog" with Scooter. As a last-minute replacement, Fozzie Bear joins Scooter, and instead they perform "Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear" (fortunate for all involved, since Newman's rhymes would have failed otherwise).
Dressed like a ringmaster, a mustachioed Scooter does most of the singing and dancing, while Fozzie, who is being led around the stage on a chain, hams it up all around. In the background, Rowlf accompanies the duo on piano. The set would also be used for "Lydia the Tattooed Lady" in episode 102.
This song was also performed by Richard Hunt and Frank Oz at Jim Henson's Memorial.
Releases[]
- Audio
- The Muppet Show (1977)
- Muppet Hits (1993)
- Music, Mayhem and More! (2002)
- Video
- Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook (1985)