The Muppet Show: Floyd, Dr Teeth & Zoot - "New York State of Mind"

The Muppet Show: The Billy Joel's classic song was performed by Floyd Pepper (backed by Dr. Teeth on piano and Zoot on saxophone) as the UK Spot in Season Two, Episode 33 (with Madeline Kahn). The clip was later used as a main segment of Episode 49, Season Three (with guest stars Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge).

• Category

  Comedy

[Paul Randig]

When I was a kid, the muppets taught me about the feeling in jazz, rock and classical music. When you are little, there is a certain mystery and distance about what the grown ups do and experience. But you can always identify with the muppets.

[muppetfan33]

When I first heard the muppets do this song, I didn't know Billy Joel wrote it. I was a huge admirer of his then, and I till am now.

[Lani Santiago]

Aw,my childhood!:'( Luv u,Jerry!I miss u!'(

[TheaterServant]

Yeah, I know right? He & Jerry Nelson MUST be related somehow!!

[Ryhla]

Is it me or does Floyd Pepper sound like Willie Nelson?

[williest1]

said this on another Muppet post- but the Muppet Show had some SERIOUS song clearances! lol if you think about it, right? :-)

[inxia38]

I think there's a bit of Willie Nelson in there as well.

[bagot6]

Does this make anyone else sad?

I just think they were stuck in London filming the Muppet Show and all feeling a bit homesick :(

[Canal Velho]

His voice sounds like a mix between Leon Russel and Alice Cooper (on ballads)..

[charljenky29]

woah. this is great. specially the saxophone

[disneynut06]

Such a perfect song for Floyd to sing.

[muppetfan33]

I think I see what you mean.