Lena Horne Gave Us Passion, Star Power -- and Our ABCs

Lena Horne's death at age 92 yesterday reminds us not only of her crystal-clear voice and political activism, but of her alphabet comprehension too. Sesame Street's best sketches and songs had a tendency to replay for years, and Lena's renditions of "The Alphabet Song" and "Bein' Green" were no exception. Classic clips after the jump.

Almost unbearably moving. But of course, that's Sesame Street's trademark.