[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Marburk

Weirdly enough, the original song is from an Italian soft-core porno movie called "Sweden - Heaven and Hell". Here is the link explaining the origins and incorporation into the Muppet song:

“Mahna Mahna”: How a ditty from a soft-core Italian movie became the Muppets’ catchiest tune. - Slate Magazine

Either Jim Henson and his staff were in the dark as to the true origins of the song or they were perpetrating a clever inside joke for the adults "in the know" to enjoy while they were forced to listen to the Muppet songs ad nauseum.

RIP, JH!

Wow, we have a winner !!!!!!!!!! The song was written and produced by the Italian maestro Piero Umiliani for the sexploitation film - Svezia, inferno e paradiso (Sweden: Heaven and Hell). Good job Marburk ! PM me for your exclusive JD
Keychain !


Sweden: Heaven and Hell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia