Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
From 1980, Luis (Emilio Delgado) serenades a pigeon with a lovely version of the popular Spanish song, "La Paloma" ("The Dove"). From Episode 1459, Big Bird (Caroll Spinney) wants to fly and the kids' balloons give him a great idea ("I'm Flying", linked below). For my fellow Luis fans, dig that smooth move at 0:35. Big Bird says, "That's pretty!" I say, "Is Maria out of town, by any chance?!" ;-) Oh, lighten up, just having a little fun. Oodles of thanks to @Sesame Maniac.
Otherwise, I adore the casual way Big Bird swings his legs and crosses his feet as he's perched on that crate enjoying Luis' song. That is not a man in a silly costume sitting there, oh no, that is a rather large bird just chilling with his friends. Caroll Spinney was such a treasure, I miss him.
And keep an eye on the kid in front with The Balloon. He could not be more miserable, lol! Look around, kid, you're a part of history, enjoy it!
Not to be confused with the quirky 1975 hit, "Paloma Blanca", by The George Baker Selection, the same guys that gave us the ultra-cool "Little Green Bag" in 1969 (brought back to life via 1992's "Reservoir Dogs"). Bonus videos below 'cause, hey, why not?
PLAYLIST: bit.ly/Sesame_Street_3
VIDEO (I'm Flying): bit.ly/3gWp0os
BONUS VIDEO ("La Paloma", Dean Martin, '60s): bit.ly/2A1uWfm
BONUS VIDEO ("Paloma Blanca", George Baker Selection, 1975): bit.ly/3eQSp1D
BONUS VIDEO ("Paloma Blanca", George Baker Selection, AUDIO): bit.ly/3eSEyro
BONUS VIDEO ("Little Green Bag", George Baker Selection, 1970): bit.ly/3dDqNNe
Shameless Amazon Plugs! (NOT for Luis' song)
Best of Pop Vol 2: Various (Streaming, MP3 Album) amzn.to/30aiMvs
Dean Martin: Dino Latino (Streaming, MP3 Album, Vinyl) amzn.to/2XxRcpX
Reservoir Dogs (Streaming, MP3 Album, CD, Vinyl, Cassette) amzn.to/2z4mXxJ
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Paloma
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1459
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From 1980, Luis (Emilio Delgado) serenades a pigeon with a lovely version of the popular Spanish song, "La Paloma" ("The Dove"). From Episode 1459, Big Bird (Caroll Spinney) wants to fly and the kids' balloons give him a great idea ("I'm Flying", linked below). For my fellow Luis fans, dig that smooth move at 0:35. Big Bird says, "That's pretty!" I say, "Is Maria out of town, by any chance?!" ;-) Oh, lighten up, just having a little fun. Oodles of thanks to @Sesame Maniac.
Otherwise, I adore the casual way Big Bird swings his legs and crosses his feet as he's perched on that crate enjoying Luis' song. That is not a man in a silly costume sitting there, oh no, that is a rather large bird just chilling with his friends. Caroll Spinney was such a treasure, I miss him.
And keep an eye on the kid in front with The Balloon. He could not be more miserable, lol! Look around, kid, you're a part of history, enjoy it!
Not to be confused with the quirky 1975 hit, "Paloma Blanca", by The George Baker Selection, the same guys that gave us the ultra-cool "Little Green Bag" in 1969 (brought back to life via 1992's "Reservoir Dogs"). Bonus videos below 'cause, hey, why not?
PLAYLIST: bit.ly/Sesame_Street_3
VIDEO (I'm Flying): bit.ly/3gWp0os
BONUS VIDEO ("La Paloma", Dean Martin, '60s): bit.ly/2A1uWfm
BONUS VIDEO ("Paloma Blanca", George Baker Selection, 1975): bit.ly/3eQSp1D
BONUS VIDEO ("Paloma Blanca", George Baker Selection, AUDIO): bit.ly/3eSEyro
BONUS VIDEO ("Little Green Bag", George Baker Selection, 1970): bit.ly/3dDqNNe
Shameless Amazon Plugs! (NOT for Luis' song)
Best of Pop Vol 2: Various (Streaming, MP3 Album) amzn.to/30aiMvs
Dean Martin: Dino Latino (Streaming, MP3 Album, Vinyl) amzn.to/2XxRcpX
Reservoir Dogs (Streaming, MP3 Album, CD, Vinyl, Cassette) amzn.to/2z4mXxJ
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Paloma
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1459
Twitter: twitter.com/TinyDancer500
Instagram: instagram.com/tinyd500
Web: bit.ly/Sesame_Street_Lyrics_Archive
YouTube: youtube.com/user/TinyDancer500
Facebook: facebook.com/TheSesameStreetLyricsArchive
