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Big Bird, Oh Big Bird

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Phil,

Who sings this song? It is played on MC radio, but not the artist.

Thanks.
 

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Hi Jes,

The song is played on Noggin during the commercial breaks. I don't know if they still show it or not. During the song classic clips of Big Bird from 1969 to today are shown. Have you ever seen it?

I don't know who sings it, but it's a good question. I'll check with a contact at Noggin to see if I can find out who it is and report back.
 

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Thanks Phil.

I don't get Noggin, but that song sure is catchy. Even Emileigh perked up when it came on MC radio.

I clicked through to the Amazon link to see if the artist was listed there, but I don't think it was. There were nine CDs listed for sale.... all with the word "Bird" in the title.
 

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Hi Jes,

Got some more info for you from a contact at Noggin...

The song "Big Bird Oh Big Bird" was written and sung by a former Noggin producer named Mike Pecoriello. The video footage is actual home video of his brother as a young boy and his niece and nephew.

Mike Pecoriello is now given credit on the track listing on Muppet Central Radio as well.
 

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Wow Phil, now there was some information that I was not expecting! How surprising. Guess he likes Big Bird huh? Thanks for finding out. I am only slighty disapointed that I will not be able to purchase the song on CD. I was hoping maybe it was some obscure children's folk music singer with a whole CD of likewise catchy songs. Oh well.
 
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