Watch Willie Nelson & Kermit The Frog Team On ‘Rainbow Connection’ At Luck Reunion

Willie included the beloved tune on his 2001 album of the same name.

By Nate Todd Mar 15, 2024 3:05 pm PDT

Willie Nelson held his Luck Reunion event yesterday on his Luck Ranch in Spicewood, Texas. Willie welcomed fellow icon Kermit the Frog for a performance of “Rainbow Connection.”

“Rainbow Connection” originally appeared in the 1979 film, The Muppet Movie. Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher wrote “Rainbow Connection” for Muppet creator Jim Henson to perform as Kermit in the film. Williams and Ascher won an Oscar for “Rainbow Connection” in 1980.

Willie Nelson included a cover of “Rainbow Connection” on his 2001 album of the same name. Willie teamed up with Kermit for the beloved song to kick off his set at Luck Reunion 2024. The performance was the first time Nelson covered the song at one of his own shows since 2005, as per SetlistFM stats. Watch Willie and Kermit duet on “Rainbow Connection” below:


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Nelson also included classics like “Whiskey River,” “Bloody Mary Morning,” “You Were Always On My Mind,” “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” “Good Hearted Woman” and more in his Luck Reunion set. Additionally, Willie performed songs with his son Micah Nelson (Particle Kid) including Micah’s “Everything Is Bullshit.”

The 90-year-old Willie Nelson has a new album on the way and a busy tour schedule in 2024. Check out his itinerary with ticket info below.

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Setlist

Willie Nelson
  • Rainbow Connection
  • Whiskey River
  • Stay a Little Longer
  • Still Is Still Moving to Me
  • Bloody Mary Morning
  • I Never Cared for You
  • Die When I'm High (Halfway to Heaven)
  • Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys
  • Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground
  • On the Road Again
  • You Were Always on My Mind
  • Everything Is Bullshit
  • Good Hearted Woman
  • Georgia (on My Mind)
  • I Been to Georgia on a Fast Train
  • Write Your Own Songs
  • Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die / Still Not Dead
  • I Thought About You, Lord
  • Will the Circle Be Unbroken? / I'll Fly Away
  • Happy Birthday to You
  • It's Hard to Be Humble
  • I Saw the Light
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