Kermit The Frog Rocks Out To LCD Soundsytem (VIDEO)

The beginning of Javier Douglas's unofficial video for LCD Soundsystem's "Dance Yrself Clean" is something of a revelation--James Murphy sounds a heck of a lot like Kermit the Frog. Though this is not the first time Jim Henson's most famous Muppet croaked out some LCD jams, this cut is oddly suited to Kermit's vocal stylings. Whereas his first dalliance with LCD Soundsystem saw him crooning the soft ballad "New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down," Kermit rocks full throttle in this video. Not only that, but he brings along some friends.

Joined by fellow Muppets Animal and Miss Piggy and a baby version Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street," Kermit and crew live out the rock star lifestyle. They deliver a rousing rooftop performance (a la The Beatles and U2) to a crowd of bystanders in the British town of Brighton, hit the club, make out, and get drunk on the beach. It's peculiar to see these lovable childhood puppets enjoy themselves with such abandon, but Kermit and company do a fantastic job of dancing themselves clean. After nine minutes, these Muppets prove they have more rock and roll swagger than most humans.

Comments

[justinkane]

10:39 AM on 02/25/2011

The Muppets and James Murphy (who has a frog in his throat) it makes sense to me. This Is Happening is such a fabulous album. Animal is the original anti rock star.

[GraphicMatt]

10:35 AM on 02/25/2011

I thought Animal was put down a few years ago?

[DharmaRecruit]

07:02 AM on 02/25/2011

The most interesting part of the video (at least for me) is seeing how the people react on the street. The Muppets have been able to bring out our childhood spirit for decades now, even the knockoff versions featured in this video. That's the magic of Jim Henson and he'll always be a legend in my eyes.

[BlackbirdHighway]

06:56 AM on 02/25/2011

How can we be sure that wasn't really Bono in disguise? Has anyone ever seen Kermit and Bono together ?

[Cleo Creech]

05:22 AM on 02/25/2011

Kermit needs a new soundman, I could hardley hear the vocals.

[mlaiuppa]

01:19 AM on 02/25/2011

Cute but about 6 minutes too long.

[Ari Winkleman]

10:28 AM on 02/25/2011

The song is too long. The entire album is filled with long intros.

[cameron d]

11:14 PM on 02/24/2011

Just when I start ripping on this site for never, ever, talking about good music groups you talk about LCD Soundsystem and totally redeem yourselves!

[DrFrescas]

11:11 PM on 02/24/2011

Eh, not as good as this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCtToN9Ixpw

[Grace Hulbert]

11:02 PM on 02/24/2011

When I grow up I want to be a muppet!

[norsegirl]

10:41 PM on 02/24/2011

Love LCD. Now maybe my kids will have a better appreciation for them.

[Ari Winkleman]

10:28 AM on 02/25/2011

New York I love You But You're Bringing Me Down is a better music video. Thats where this one spun off from

[norsegirl]

10:42 AM on 02/25/2011

Hmmm. I'm not as much a "watcher" as a listener, but I'll check it out!

[SalesmanForLife]

10:16 PM on 02/24/2011

LCD! I Love Creepin Down to an
Awesome band, awesome vid, awesome Murphy

[indieprncss75]

08:12 PM on 02/24/2011

Oh My Gosh this is one of the most brillant music videos EVER! I Love, Love, Love the muppets & LCD Soundsystem.

[Ari Winkleman]

10:29 AM on 02/25/2011

Then watch New York I love You music video

[dancingstu]

07:55 PM on 02/24/2011

Not bad, but I like Kermit's earlier stuff better like that song about being green.

[paintitblack]

07:53 PM on 02/24/2011

LOL! I love LCD Soundsystem. James Murphy is a doll.

[libs2020]

07:31 PM on 02/24/2011

love!