I Love Trash

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About I Love Trash

"I Love Trash" is a song sung by the Muppet character Oscar the Grouch (performed by Caroll Spinney) on Sesame Street. The song was first sung in the first season of the series and has been re-taped several times. In a Season 29 episode, Oscar sang "Grouches Love Trash" a variation of this song to his niece Irvine. In episode 3891, his old friend Felix the Grouch sang a variation called "I Love Cleaning" while Oscar sang "I Love Trash". Yet another variation occurs when Oscar's Trash Can was grown to a larger size and the lyrics were adjusted to accommodate (a clip can be seen in Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!). Oscar sang this song in Here Come the Puppets!, accompanied by Bruno the Trashman on rollerskates. Oscar also sang the song during an appearance on The Bonnie Hunt Show. On September 26, 2013, Oscar and Big Bird sang this song on The Colbert Report. 


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1970
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Oh, I love trash! 
Anything dirty or dingy or dusty 
Anything ragged or rotten or rusty 
Yes, I love trash 

I have here a sneaker that's tattered and worn 
It's all full of holes and the laces are torn 
A gift from my mother the day I was born 
I love it because it's trash 

Oh, I love trash! 
Anything dirty or dingy or dusty 
Anything ragged or rotten or rusty 
Yes, I love trash 

I have here some newspaper thirteen months old 
I wrapped fish inside it; it's smelly and cold 
But I wouldn't trade it for a big pot o' gold! 
I love it because it's trash 

Oh, I love trash! 
Anything dirty or dingy or dusty 
Anything ragged or rotten or rusty 
Yes, I love trash 

I've a clock that won't work 
And an old telephone 
A broken umbrella, a rusty trombone 
And I am delighted to call them my own! 
I love them because they're trash 

Oh, I love trash! 
Anything dirty or dingy or dusty 
Anything ragged or rotten or rusty 
Yes, I love, I love, I love trash!

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Sesame Street

Sesame Street is an American educational children's television series that combines live action, sketch comedy, animation and puppetry. It is produced by Sesame Workshop (formerly known as the Children's Television Workshop until June 2000) and was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. The program is known for its images communicated through the use of Jim Henson's Muppets, and includes short films, with humor and cultural references. The series premiered on November 10, 1969, to positive reviews, some controversy, and high viewership; it has aired on the U.S.'s national public television provider PBS since its debut, with its first run moving to premium channel HBO on January 16, 2016.The format of Sesame Street consists of a combination of commer… more »

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Written by: JEFF MOSS

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11 facts about this song

Origin
"I Love Trash" is a song performed by the character Oscar The Grouch in the hugely popular children's show Sesame Street.
Composer
The song was composed by Jeff Moss, a vital contributor to the creative team of Sesame Street.
First Appearance
The song first appeared on Sesame Street during its first season in 1969.
Oscar The Grouch
Oscar The Grouch, who sings this song, is known for his love of all things filthy and unclean. He lives in a trash can and enjoys singing about his love for trash.
Big Bird
Even though the song is mainly associated with Oscar The Grouch, other characters, such as Big Bird, have also been included in some versions of this song.
Albums
The song is included on several Sesame Street albums, including "The Sesame Street Book & Record" (1970), "Sesame Street LIVE!" (1973), and "Oscar's Trashy Songs" (1997).
Remakes
The song has been remade and reimagined multiple times throughout the course of the series, with Oscar often adding new verses to exhibit his latest trashy treasures.
Song Purpose
The song is meant to be both humorous and educational, teaching children that different people can like different things.
The "I Love Trash" Book
There is also a Sesame Street book called "I Love Trash!" which was published in 2018, based on this song and its context.
In Popular Culture
The character Oscar The Grouch, through this song, has become emblematic of the values of understanding and accepting others' differences, even in areas that might seem strange or unconventional.
Continuity
Despite the various changes Sesame Street has undergone over the decades, "I Love Trash" remains a beloved staple of the program and Oscar’s signature song.

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