Part of the ongoing series of 'Molly Songs': a weekly look featuring songs that our children will love, but more importantly parents can enjoy as well. Mahna Mahna performed by the Muppets. There is a ton of information available on this cult classic kid song. Wikipedia is the best all inclusive source. I'll give you the quick version. Back when Jim Henson was growing the Muppets, he was featured on some variety shows. When the Muppets own variety show option was picked up, this successful bit was re-used. The song itself is based on an Italian song " Mah Nà Mah Nà ", which varied in popularity before and after the Muppet version success. " Mah Nà Mah Nà " by Piero Umiliani . The most popular remake since the Muppets has been Cake's version on 2007's Cake: B-Sides and Rarities . Before my research, I disliked this version as I thought it was too much of a departure. Little did I know it was most similar to the original, "