Song of the Day #94

Watched The Muppets twice in the past 24 hours and listened to this song well over 6 times today. I love it.

Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Walter- "Life's A Happy Song" from The Muppets OST

"Everything is great
Everything is grand
I got the whole wide world in the palm of my hand
Everything is perfect
It’s falling into place
I can’t seem to wipe this smile off my face
Life’s a happy song, when there’s someone by my side to sing along


When you’re alone, life can be a little low
It makes you feel like you’re 3 foot tall
When it’s just you – well, times can be tough
When there’s no one there to catch your fall


Everything is great
Everything is grand
I got the whole wide world in the palm of my hand
Everything is perfect
It’s falling into place
I can’t seem to wipe this smile off my face


Life smells like a rose
With someone to paint
And someone to pose
Life’s like a piece of cake
With someone to pedal
And someone to break
Life is full of glee
With someone to saw
And someone to see
Life’s a happy song, when there’s someone by my side to sing along


I’ve got everything that I need – right in front of me
Nothing’s stopping me
Nothing that I can’t be
With you right here next to me


Life’s a piece of cake
With someone to give
And someone to take
Life’s a piece of pie
With someone to wash
And someone to dry
Life’s an easy road
With someone beside you to share the load
Life is full of highs
With someone to stir
And someone to fry
Life’s a leg of lamb
With someone there to lend a hand
Life’s a bunch of flowers
With someone to while away the hours
Life’s a filet of fish, eh!
… Yes, it is
Life’s a happy song, when there’s someone by your side to sing along


I’ve got everything that I need – right in front of me
Nothing’s stopping me
Nothing that I can’t be
With you right here next to me


I’ve got everything that I need
… Right in front of me


[Talking]
"Sorry, super excited."


"Oh, this is the most romantic thing ever,
I’ve always dreamt of seeing Los Angeles."


"I know, Walter can’t wait either.
You don’t mind that he’s coming, right?"


"Oh, no. No, of course not.
As long as we can spend our anniversary dinner together,
That’s all I ask."


"OK, let me check on Walter."


Everything is great
Everything is grand
Except Gary’s always off with his friend
It’s never me and him
It’s always me and him and him
I wonder when it’s going to end?
But I guess that’s OK
‘Cause maybe someday
I know just how it’s going to be
He’ll ride up on a steed
And get down on one knee
And say, “Mary, will you marry meee… please?”


I’ve got everything that I need – right in front of me
Nothing’s stopping me
Nothing that I can’t be
With you right here next to me


You’ve got everything that you need – right in front of you
Nothing’s stopping you
Nothing that you can’t do you
That the world can throw at you


Life’s a happy song
When there’s someone by your side to sing
Life’s a happy song
When there’s someone by your side to sing
Life’s a happy song
When there’s someone by your side to sing along"

The Muppets [A Fat Jesus Movie Review]

"Maybe you don't need the whole world to love you, you know, maybe you just need one person" 

-Kermit the Frog

Oh man have I been waiting for this all year. Not only did I watch The Muppets and Muppet Babies growing up and Jason Segel has been one of my favorite actors over the last 5 years. Not only that but he's a huge Muppet fan, and has been working on this for almost 5 years and I was hoping it'd pay off. It did. The Muppets, follows the story of Walter (a puppet) and his brother Gary and his girlfriend Mary. Growing up Walter became the worlds biggest Muppet fan. Now on a vacation Gary and Mary take to LA to celebrate their 10th anniversary Walter finally has a chance to go to Muppet Theater and an incredible mission and adventure unfolds. From the opening number "Life's A Happy Song", to Amy Adams being so damn adorable throughout, to the incredible humor and puns, to just seeing The Muppets back in a movie venue, it was a wonder to behold. The story Segel came up with has been done before, but I'll be damned if I wasn't into it hook, line and sinker. The acting by Segel, Adams, Walter, The Muppet crew and the amazing amount of  cameos (John Krasinski, Neil Patrick Harris, Jack Black, Donald Glover, Dave Grohl, Emily Blunt, Ken Jeong etc) are wonderful. Never felt like the movie was long or dragging. The Muppet humor was amazing, the plays on words, puns, even just The 80s Robot, has me laughing in the theater. Finally the song numbers were awesome as well. "Life's A Happy Song", "Me Party", "Man or Muppet", and "Pictures on My Head" as well as Chris Cooper rapping were great. So many great moments it'd be impossible for me to name them all. All in all, I loved this movie. Just all around a great watch. Story, acting, humor, music, all perfect. Must see in my book.

"It's time to play the music 

It's time to light the lights 

It's time to meet the Muppets

On The Muppet Show tonight"

Song of the Day #17

Look another song from The Muppets! This for me is easily the second best song in the move behind "Life's a Happy Song." You have the lovely Amy Adams and Miss Piggy doing a upbeat 80s style disco duet about having alone time, just feeling and being alone in general. Love it.

Amy Adams and Miss Piggy- "Me Party" from The Muppets Original Soundtrack

"I won't lie, there are times when I wish I was with you

There are days when all this girl can see is a world that's made for two

At times like this I feel all alone and it's like nobody cares

But I only have to my name and darling I'll be there

I'm having a me party

Haven't I seen me here before

A me party

I'm the last one on the dance floor

Me party

A party just for one

Me party

It's a solo Mardi Gras

Having a me party

I'm such great company

A me party

I'll save the last dance for me

What happens at a me party

Stays at a me party"

Song of the Day #16.5

You know what screw it. I've been listening to this all day as well. I didn't wanna spoil it for those who haven't seen the movie yet, but I'll be damned if this isn't an amazing, possibly the best, musical number from The Muppets, or any album/movie this year.

Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Walter feat. Feist and Mickey Rooney- "Life's A Happy Song" from The Muppets Original Soundtrack

"Everything is great everything is grand

I got the whole wide world in the palm of my hand

Everything is perfect its falling into place

I cant seem to wipe this smile off my face

Life's a happy song when theres someone by my side to sing along

When your alone life can be a little rough

It makes you feel like your 3 feet tall

When its just you times can be tough

When there's no one there to catch your fall"

"I've got everything that I need right in front of me

Nothings stopping me nothing that I can't be 

With you right here next to me

You've got everything you need right in front of you

Nothings stopping you, nothing that you can't do you 

Got the world in front of you"