Lydia the Tattooed Lady

"Lydia the Tattooed Lady" is Groucho Marx's classic song, written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, from the movie At the Circus (1939). It is of note for its multiple contemporary references.

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Groucho Marx - Harold Arlen - E.Y. Harburg - At the Circus - 1939

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In the 1940 movie The Philadelphia Story, Dinah Lord (played by Virginia Weidler) sings the song.

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1940 - The Philadelphia Story - Virginia Weidler

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In January 1976, Kermit the Frog sang this song, complete with a Muppet version of Lydia, on the 2nd episode of The Muppet Show, which featured Connie Stevens as the guest star.

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Kermit the Frog - Muppet - The Muppet Show - Connie Stevens

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The song was also sung by Robin Williams in the 1991 film The Fisher King. In that version, the reference to Andrew Jackson is changed to Michael Jackson.

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Robin Williams - The Fisher King - Michael Jackson

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