Sesame Street’s Greatest Hits

There are many measures of success for a musician. Awards, chart success, magazine covers and fan adoration to name a few. But nothing means you've made it quite like landing a spot on the most famous children's show in the world. Having been on the air since 1969, the gang at Sesame Street have been treated to some pretty amazing guests. We take a look at some of the most memorable musical moments on Sesame Street.

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  There are many measures of success for a musician. Awards, chart success, magazine covers and fan adoration to name a few. But nothing means you've made it quite like landing a spot on the most famous children's show in the world. Having been on the air since 1969, the gang at Sesame Street have been treated to some pretty amazing guests. We take a look at some of the most memorable musical moments on Sesame Street.

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  Paul Simon performing 'Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard'
  

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  Tilly & the Wall performing the alphabet song
  

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  Feist performing '1234 (Penguins Back From the Shore)'
  

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  Ray Charles performing 'Believe In Yourself'
  

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  Norah Jones performing 'Don't Know Y'
  

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  REM performing 'Furry Happy Monsters'
  

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  Stevie Wonder performing 'Superstition'
  

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  Johnny Cash performing 'Nasty Dan'
  

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  Katy Perry performing 'Hot & Cold'
  

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  Chris Brown performing 'Singing About Signs'
  

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  Alicia Keys performing 'Dancin'
  

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  Jason Mraz performing 'Outdoors''
  

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  Bruno Mars performing 'Don't Give Up'
  

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  Andrea Bocelli singing Elmo a lullabye
  

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  Will.i.am performing 'What I Am'
  

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  Destiny's Child performing 'A New Way To Walk'
  

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  OK GO Performing 'Primary Colours'
  

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  Billy Joel performing the alphabet song
  

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  The Four Tops performing 'The Bus Stop Song'
  

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  Patti LaBelle performing the alphabet song
  

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  Little Richard performing 'Rubber Duckie'
  

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