History TearJerker / EmmetOttersJugBandChristmas

* "When the River Meets The Sea" is a ultimately a triumphant, but sad, song about death and what awaits those who pass on. In context, it was Emmet's father's favorite tune, and the characters sing a reprise at the end of the movie in memory of him. There's a reason it's been covered by Music/JohnDenver and Rose Polenzani. Not surprisingly, it was also one of many songs performed at Creator/JimHenson's memorial. In fact, [[http://forums.delphiforums.com/toughpigs/messages/?msg=14837.15 Dave Goelz]] [[WordOfGod revealed at a public event]] shortly after Jerry Nelson died that whenever a Muppet-related person dies, the song is played at their memorial. He then mentioned that 30 puppeteers sang it at Jerry's memorial.
* In a similar spirit, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LLrRMw2fm8 Our World]]. A simple little ballad of peace and love, again coming from a children's Christmas special. Music/PaulWilliams, ladies and gentlemen. It is also the only other song in the special to receive a cover by a somewhat major artist[[note]]if you listen to [[https://muppetcentral.torontocast.stream/ Muppet Central Radio]] around the holidays you'll hear covers by several smaller artists[[/note]], this time by Music/MyMorningJacket on a compilation CD called ''The Green Album''.

* "When the River Meets The Sea" is a ultimately a triumphant, but sad, song about death and what awaits those who pass on. In context, it was Emmet's father's favorite tune, and the characters sing a reprise at the end of the movie in memory of him. There's a reason it's been covered by Music/JohnDenver and Rose Polenzani. Not surprisingly, it was also one of many songs performed at Creator/JimHenson's funeral. In fact, [[http://forums.delphiforums.com/toughpigs/messages/?msg=14837.15 Dave Goelz]] [[WordOfGod revealed at a public event]] shortly after Jerry Nelson died that whenever a Muppet-related person dies, the song is played at their memorial. He then mentioned that 30 puppeteers sang it at Jerry's memorial.

* "When the River Meets The Sea" is a ultimately a triumphant, but sad, song about death and what awaits those who pass on. In context, it was Emmet's father's favorite tune, and the characters sing a reprise at the end of the movie in memory of him. Not surprisingly, it was one of many songs performed at Creator/JimHenson's funeral.
* When both Emmet and Ma lose the talent contest. Not only did they lose to a bunch of jerks, they both lost essential elements they need in order to survive. The walk home is quiet and subdued for everyone involved...

* "When the River Meets The Sea" is a ultimately a triumphant, but sad, song about death and what awaits those who pass on. In context, it was Emmet's father's favorite tune, and the characters sing a reprise at the end of the movie in memory of him.

* When both Emmet and Ma lose the talent contest. Not only did they lose to a bunch of jerks, they both lost essential elements they need in order to survive. The walk home is quiet and subdue for everyone involved...