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Opening rap from The Super Mario Bros Super Show performed by Mario and Luigi to introduce each episode. Used for nostalgic gaming edits and retro memes.

This is the full opening rap from The Super Mario Bros Super Show, performed in live action by Mario and Luigi over a bouncy late 80s hip hop beat. Mario introduces their plumbing business in Brooklyn, explains how they were pulled into the Mushroom Kingdom, and sets up the adventure in rhymed verses. It ends with the famous Do the Mario dance instruction, delivered with total earnestness. The cheesy delivery, dated slang and swinging arm choreography make it instantly charming, turning any modern edit nostalgic and deliberately uncool in the best way.

The Super Mario Bros Super Show premiered in syndication in 1989, produced by DiC Entertainment as a live action and animated series based on the Nintendo games. Wrestler Captain Lou Albano played Mario and Danny Wells played Luigi, performing this rap in costume for the opening. Only 52 episodes aired, but home video, reruns and early YouTube reuploads kept the theme alive. Its Do the Mario dance became a lasting meme, sampled and parodied by fans who grew up with the show.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Drop the rap at the very start of a retro gaming video and let the whole intro play without cutting the beat. Pair it with VHS filters and pixel transitions, and avoid talking over the Do the Mario hook at the end.

Use Cases

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  • Opening a retro Mario gameplay video or stream.
  • Adding nostalgic flair to 80s cartoon edits.
  • Soundtracking a Do the Mario dance clip.
  • Punctuating a Mario cosplay reveal on TikTok.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Super Mario Bros Super Show rap?
It is the opening theme rap from the 1989 live action series The Super Mario Bros Super Show. Mario and Luigi rap about leaving Brooklyn for the Mushroom Kingdom and finish by teaching viewers the Do the Mario dance.
Who performs the Mario rap in the show?
Captain Lou Albano performs as Mario and Danny Wells performs as Luigi, both in costume for the live action segments. Albano was a professional wrestler and manager, which made his cheerful, fully committed rap performance especially memorable for viewers.
How do creators use this Mario rap sound?
Use the full 30 second clip as an intro for gaming videos, retro edits or Mario fan content. Let the beat establish the joke before your footage starts, and keep the final dance hook intact because audiences expect that payoff.

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