Rainbow Connection這首歌的背景

1979年寫給The Muppet Movie的歌，當時由Kermit the Frog的扮演者Jim Henson演繹，並獲得第52屆奧斯卡提名。這首歌對於The Muppet Movie的意義就如同Over the Rainbow對於The Wizard of Oz的意義。
在youtube上這個視訊有三百多萬人看過，一萬多人點了喜歡，最熱門的一條評論說"Thumbs up if your memories of the old muppets movie brought you here."
知道背景後這首歌的意義與僅僅好聽又不同了，這樣的歌總會讓我想起一個叫作時光的東西，那麼多年大家還是沒有忘記它真是太好了。

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歌詞：

Why are there so many songs about rainbows
為什麼世上有那麼多關於彩虹的歌
What's on the other side
彩虹的另一邊有些什麼
Rainbows are visions, they're only illusions
彩虹都是假像，它們只是幻象
And rainbows have nothing to hide
彩虹裡面什麼都沒有躲藏
So we've been told and some choose to believe it
人家都這樣告訴我們，而有些人願意這樣相信
I know they're wrong, wait and see
我知道他們錯了，你等著瞧
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection
總有一天我們會找到它，那彩虹的列車
The lovers, the dreamers and me
戀人們、夢想家和我
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
誰說每個願望都會被聽見、被實現
When wished on the morning star
只要你向晨星許願
Somebody thought of that
有人想到這個說法
And someone believed it
也有人相信他們
And look what it's done so far
可是這想法又怎樣呢
What's so amazing that keeps us star gazing
什麼事如此奇妙，讓我們不斷凝望星星
What do we think we might see
我們以為我們可能會看到什麼呢
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection
總有一天我們會找到它，那彩虹的列車
The lovers, the dreamers and me
戀人們、夢想家和我
Have you been half asleep
你可曾半睡半醒
And have you heard voices
你可曾聽見奇妙的聲音
I've heard them calling my name
我曾聽見它們呼喚著我的名字
Are these the sweet sounds that called the young sailors
這些是否就是那曾經呼喚著年輕水手們的聲音
I think they're one and the same
我想它們是完全相同的
I've heard it too many times to ignore it
我已經聽過太多次，再不能不理會它
There's something that I\'m supposed to be
有些事情是我註定了該去做的
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection
總有一天我們會找到它，那彩虹的列車
The lovers, the dreamers and me
戀人們、夢想家和我


以下是翻唱過這首歌的歌手：
茱蒂 科林斯, The Carpenters, Sarah McLachlan, DAT Politics, Aaron Lewis, Kenny Loggins, The Dixie Chicks, Justin Timberlake, Kris Aquino, Kiki and Herb, Jason Mraz, The Pussycat Dolls, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Tay Zonday, Jim Brickman, Caroline's Spine, Estradasphere, Leftöver Crack (with dramatically different lyrics), The Dresden Dolls, Willie Nelson (who is quite often incorrectly credited with penning the song), Peter Cincotti, Jane Monheit, pop-punk band Fifteen, Lea Salonga, Andy Bernard (played by Ed Helms) in The Office, Jim 詹姆士 of My Morning Jacket, The Loves and Trespassers 威廉.


以下from wiki，有興趣的人可以讀一下
"Rainbow Connection" is a popular song written by Paul 威廉斯 and Kenneth Ascher and originally performed by the character of Kermit the Frog (Jim Henson) in The Muppet Movie in 1979. By extension, as evidenced in the TV special, The Muppets at Walt Disney World, the song has come to epitomize the ideals and artistic spirit of Henson and his company as much as "When You Wish Upon a Star" represents Walt Disney and his company.
Kenneth Ascher and Paul 威廉斯 received Oscar nominations at the 52nd Academy Awards for the score of The Muppet Movie and for Rainbow Connection, which Allmusic described as an "unlikely radio hit ... which Kermit the Frog sings with all the dreamy wistfulness of a short green 茱蒂 Garland" and went on to add that "'Rainbow Connection' serves the same purpose in The Muppet Movie that "Over the Rainbow" serves in The Wizard of Oz, with nearly equal effectiveness: an opening establishment of the characters' driving urge for something more in life." The song was also nominated for the Golden Globes for Best Original Song in 1979, but lost the Oscar to "It Goes Like It Goes" from Norma Rae, a win that some critics decried.
The song's name has been used by a number of charitable organizations wishing to evoke its message, including a children's charity similar to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a summer camp for seriously ill children, and a horseback riding camp for people with disabilities. The name's influence can also be seen throughout culture - from business names to artificial Christmas tree products.
The American Film Institute named Rainbow Connection the 74th greatest movie song of all time in AFI's 100 Years…100 Songs.
Kermit the Frog reprises the song in The Muppets. A shorter version of the song performed by The Moopets tribute band is also used in the film. In 1996 in Wanganui, New Zealand a 31-year-old man burst into a radio station (Star FM) and took the manager hostage. His demand was to play "Rainbow Connection" by Kermit the Frog.