This week, we’re celebrating two timeless soundtrack classics with the legendary Paul Williams, the award-winning songwriter behind Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas and The Muppet Movie, including the beloved classic (as well as my favorite song of all time) “Rainbow Connection.”

Paul shares the stories behind these unforgettable soundtracks & the films they’re connected to, his creative partnership with Jim Henson, and what it’s like bringing heart, humor, and hope to generations through music.

We also dive into his work as President of ASCAP, his collaborations with Daft Punk, Portugal. The Man, Willie Nelson, Jason Mraz, and more, along with stories from Phantom of the Paradise and another Muppet holiday classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol.If you grew up loving The Muppets, know every step of Carrots the Dancing Horse’s routine, or find yourself rocking out to the Riverbottom Nightmare Band every holiday season, I promise this episode is as sweet as honeysuckle on the vine, ma!

🎙️ Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform—and don’t forget toleave a 5-star review to help more music fans find the show! Then, scroll down to hear all of the songs discussed in this episode, as well as watch the FULL MOVIE of Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas! 👇

Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas: The Full Movie!

The Muppet Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Rainbow Connection Scene from “The Muppet Movie”