You and I and George

"You and I and George" is a song written by Red Kelly (who played bass for Stan Kenton's band), that details the romance between "you and I". The song ends with George drowning in a river, "leaving you alone with me."

The original version by Stan Kenton can be found on his live album "Kenton Live from the Las Vegas Tropicana."

The song was performed by Rowlf the Dog several times:

• on The Mike Douglas Show in July 1966
• as the UK Spot in episode 101 of The Muppet Show
• as a nominee for the category "Best Song" in episode 412 of The Muppet Show
• in an appearance on The Merv Griffin Show in 1983
• in an appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1989

Releases

Audio

• Ol' Brown Ears is Back (1993) (unreleased recording from 1984)
• Muppet Music Mix (1994)

Video

• Children's Songs and Stories (1985) (from The Muppet Show episode 101)