The Rainbow Connection, is one of the greatest songs ever written, and Paul Williams is a musical genius.

"We're not writing for children. We're writing for the child in all of us"

The biggest travesty in the entire history of the Academy Awards is that "Rainbow Connection" did not win Best Original Song in 1979. The winner that year was an entirely forgettable song that disappeared from our culture instantaneously, while this is still one of the greatest movie songs of all. "Over the Rainbow," another of those songs about rainbows, and "When You Wish Upon a Star" are really the only other contenders.

Jim Henson was an introvert and was rather shy and self-deprecating in most of his interviews. But when he picked up Kermit, Rowlf, or another of his Muppets, the change was immediate. You're talking to the character and not Henson, because all his characters were projections of himself. I saw the Muppet Movie in the theatre in 1979 and never forgot this song.

THIS SONG has healed millions..and should be in the Music Hall of Fame along side the BEAUTIFUL souls who created its exsistance.

“‘We’re not writing for children, we’re writing for the children in all of us.’”

Two songs that move me to tears every time are Over the Rainbow from Wizard of Oz and the Rainbow Connection. As I am approaching the end of my time here, they have both become more meaningful, bringing hope to my heart and soul. I do not seek the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it is traveling in that beautiful light. Thank you!

As much as I love hearing Karen Carpenter sing this beautiful song, Kermit will always have such a special place in my heart, reminding me of my childhood.

This was our first dance as a married couple. We brought it with us, put our earbuds in, and danced to Kermit singing Rainbow connection, under the Eiffel Tower

Kermit is Jim's INNER CHILD...the most authentic, divine & LOVING part of most humans. ❤❤

I loved "Emmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas," but "Rainbow Connection" is a heartfelt masterpiece.

This man has true humility and self-awareness

You are a living legend, Paul Williams!

My 43-year-old daughter just said that this is "our song." We'd play the Muppet Movie tape on road trips when she was little, and this evokes so many wonderful memories. We still considering "our song."

Paul Williams music has been a gift to us all!

"More beauty in the questions than the answers." Love that. Love Paul Williams.

I sing rainbow connection to every child I ever held in my arms. This song calms a child immediately. The child could be screaming but if I sing "why are there some many songs about rainbows" the child calms down immediately. It's like magic! Thank you for writing such a sweet and truly magical song! It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

I bawl like a baby whenever I hear those opening notes.

Paul William's description is so humble, so profound, but also a blessed creative soul. Wow what a writer.

A national treasure is right. The Rainbow Connection is one of those songs that nobody can ruin when they sing it. I have never heard a bad version. One of my all time favorite songs.