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Barney's Sleepytime Songs is the third album by Barney that was released on September 26, 1995, by EMI Records. It was the final album released by the studio since soon after, the distribution deal would expire. This was also the first Barney album to be produced by David Bernard Wolf and the first album to not take audio tracks from the television series.

The album sticks with the theme of bedtime[2] and contains songs about getting ready for bed, lullabies, the night time, sleep and dreams.

The same year of the album's release, it commercially went on to peak at number four on Billboard's Top Kid's Albums on November 25, 1995.[3] It has sold over 500,000 units, currently making it certified gold,[4] thus making it Barney's third album to hit that certification, following the two proceeding albums.

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
allmusic 4/5 stars

At AllMusic, Heather Phares rated the album four stars out of five, saying that Barney's Sleepytime Songs "gathers a generous amount of traditional and contemporary lullabies". [5]

Track listing[]

No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Getting Ready for Bed" David Bernard Wolf 2:25
2. "Splashin' in the Bath" Philip Parker 1:26
3. "Brushing My Teeth Parker 1:26
4. "Swingin' Up to the Stars" Parker 1:32
5. "It's Good to Be Home" Parker 1:36
6. "Listen to the Night Time Wolf 2:37
7. "Tingalayo" Traditional 2:12
8. "My Yellow Blankey" Parker 1:34
9. "Roll Over" Traditional 1:16
10. "Sleep Song" Parker 2:11
11. "Nighty-Nite" Wolf 2:25
12. "Time for Dreams" Wolf 1:32
13. "Star Medley ("Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" /" Star Light, Star Bright")" Traditional 2:20
14. "The Sleeping Princess" Traditional 1:34
15. "Nursery Rhyme Medley ("Rock-a-Bye Baby" / "Hey Diddle Diddle" / "Wee Willie Winkie" / "Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling" / "Rock-a-Bye Baby" (Reprise))" Traditional 2:17
16. "Frère Jacques" Traditional 1:18
17. "Wynken, Blynken and Nod" Traditional 2:02
18. "Little Bo Peep"/"Little Boy Blue" Medley Traditional 1:28
19. "A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go" Traditional 1:55
20. "All The Pretty Little Ponies" Traditional 1:30
21. "Hush, Little Baby" Traditional 1:31
22. "Blanket of Love" Wolf 1:26
23. "Bedtime with Barney" Allen LeWinterWolf 1:48
24. "Lavender's Blue" Traditional 1:02
25. "Goodnight" Wolf 1:41
26. "I Love You" Lee Bernstein • Traditional 1:10
Total length: 45:14

Personnel[]

Credits for Barney's Sleepytime Songs adapted from AllMusic & the CD pamphlet.

Managerial and creative

Vocals

Production

  • David Bernard Wolf - arranger, producer
  • Charles King — music administrator & researcher
  • Jonathan Smith - music administrator & researcher

Visuals and imagery

  • Guy Davis – design coordinator
  • Tricia Legault - art direction
  • Jay B. Johnson — album illustrator
  • Dennis Full — photographer

Technical

  • David Rosenblad - recorder, mixer
  • Mike Pietzch - engineer

Booklet[]

Charts[]

Chart (1995) Peak Position
US Billboard Top Kid albums 4

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000

Release history[]

Region Date Format Label
Original September 26, 1995 Cassette • CD EMI
United Kingdom & Ireland 1997 Cassette Abbey Home Entertainment
Philippines 2005 CD HIT • Viva
Various August 20, 2018 digital download • streaming UMG[6]

Trivia[]

  • This album was released the same day that the video Riding In Barney's Car was released.
  • Despite appearing in the pages of lyric book in this soundtrack album version, BJ does not speak nor sing any of the songs.

See Also[]

References[]


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English
Studio albums: Barney's Favorites, Volume 1Barney's Favorites, Volume 2Barney's Sleepytime SongsRun, Jump, Skip and SingBarney's Big Surprise! Live on StageHappy Holidays Love, BarneyBarney's Great Adventure: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackI Love to Sing with BarneyBarney's A Great Day for LearningBarney For Baby: Love and LullabiesBarney Rocks!Start Singing With BarneyThe Barney BoogieBarney's Colorful World! LIVE!The Land of Make BelieveLet's Go to the BeachLet's Go to the FarmPerfectly Platinum: 30 Dino-Mite SongsBarney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash!: Original Cast Recording

Compilations: Barney's Greatest Hits: The Early Years

Promotional: Songs in the Key of PurpleSuper-Dee-Duper SongsBest BehaviorsDino-Tunes

Personalized: Sing Along with Barney & FriendsMusic for Me!

Cassettes
Barney & The Backyard Gang: The Backyard ShowThree WishesA Day at the BeachWaiting for SantaCampfire Sing-AlongBarney Goes to SchoolBarney in ConcertRock with Barney
Sing-Along: Barney's Sing Along: Halloween PartyBarney's Great Adventure Sing AlongBarney's Sing Along: In Outer SpaceBarney's Sing Along: Night Before Christmas
Spanish
Las Canciones de BarneyLas Canciones de Barney 2La Gran Sorpresa de BarneyFeliz Navidad con Amor BarneyVamos Juntos a CantarEl Castillo Musical de BarneyTe Quiero Lo Mejor de BarneyA Dormir con BarneyBarney Rocks! (En Español!)Corre, Brinca, Salta y CantaUn Gran Día para AprenderBarney y su Mundo de ColoresEl Parque Musical de Barney y Sus AmigosJuguemos a Cantar con BarneyEl Barney BoogieCantemos con BarneyCanciones FavoritasMis Amigos de la Selva
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German
Barney's LieblingsliederBarney's Insel der Fantasien
Hebrew
Hashirim Shel BarneyYom Huledet SameachYadayim Lemala Al Harosh
Korean
Baniwa Chingudeul Theme Song Collection
Portuguese
As Músicas Favoritas - Vol. 1As Músicas Favoritas - Vol. 2Vamos Fazer Música
South Africa
Barney's Musical CastleEk hoor musiek... van vroeg tot laat
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