I've been a fan of Craig Ferguson for several years, especially after this aired: Part 1, Part 2. I think he is one of the most genuine people on TV.

What I love about him is his utter disregard for making a complete fool of himself every night without shame. Occasionally he will replace his before-the-credits intro to his show with a music-video-cover which usually include costumes. I've been lucky enough to watch a few of these shows, but I stumbled across one of these on Youtube over the weekend and noticed that he's actually done quite a few of these. I felt compelled to make you aware of them all, because they're all great.

They Might Be Giants - "Istanbul"

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 6/3/09 Craig sings "Istanbul" by They Might Be Giants...with PUPPETS!! :)

The Village People - "In The Navy"

10/27/2009 - Craig Ferguson, his staff and the puppets sings "In The Navy"

Robert Palmer - "Addicted To Love"

Craig and Rosie perform Robert Palmer's Addicted to Love. Really good, in a strange kinda of way!

Fatboy Slim - "What A Wonderful Night"

Intro skit from April 20 show featuring funny lip-sync performance to Fat Boy Slim song Wonderful Night before the show's monologue

Britney Spears - "Oops I Did It Again"

Craig lip syncs Spears' song "Oops I Did It Again" for the opener to the 5/18 Late Late Show.

Hanson - "MMMBop"

10/7/2009 - Craig Ferguson, his staff and the puppets sings "MmmBop"

Michael Franti & Spearhead - "Say Hey (I Love You)"

Craig Ferguson lip syncs to "Say Hey (I love you)" by Michael Franti & Spearhead, surrounded by a fleet of puppets on the 4/15 intro.

unknown - 'The Yodel Song'

This is how you sing the yodel song!

Jason Mraz - "I'm Yours"

This is probably my favorite of Craig Ferguson's musical cold opens. Music is I'm Yours by Jason Mraz

"Fireball"

For the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing!

Duran Duran - "White Lines"

Craig Ferguson does his own version of "White Lines" by Duran Duran

"Look Out There's A Monster Coming"

Our first glimpse of Geoff.

"Scotland Rite Temple Stomp"

May 14, 2012 - This kicking cover of "Scotland Rite Temple Stomp" (by John Crozier of Ninian Hawick) opens Day One of Scotland Week. Craig (vocals), Steve Jones (lead guitar), Tim Mosher (guitar) and Stoker (drums). And we come full circle - Steve Jones is the godfather of the musical cold open.

"Melt With You"

Finally - an intro we've been waiting for! Melt with You by the Modern English.

"Dr. Who"

This is the "lost" footage of the Craig Ferguson "Doctor Who" musical extravaganza that never made the show...