It’s hard to find anything in pop culture as constant and reassuring in our lives as Sesame Street. Sure, the people pulling the strings (both literally and figuratively) has changed over time, but the true purpose behind Sesame Street never has.
For over 45 years, Sesame Street has been an educational tool, the launching pad for beloved characters, and, of course, some truly great music.
In honor of our oral history of Sesame Street and its legacy as the definitive children’s program, we’re counting down (ah, ah, ah) the best songs in the show’s history.