Rock with Barney is the eighth and final video in the Barney & The Backyard Gang series. It was released exclusively in Neiman Marcus stores on September 21, 1991 when the "Barney Boutiques" opened within Neiman Marcus stores.[1][2] This video had a wide release on January 27, 1992.
Plot[]
Educational Theme: All about a TV Studio/Protecting The Earth
After performing their live concert, Adam's mother takes the Backyard Gang to a TV studio where she works. While there; Barney and the Backyard Gang tour the studio on their own, while producing their own show. From a cereal commercial set, a puppet show, the six little ducks, meeting new friends, teddy bears, the US flag, an island paradise, and a makeup place to a jungle while the show is filmed along with many props in the studio. However, with the power of imagination and some movie magic, anything is possible when Barney's around.
Cast[]
- Barney (Voice: Bob West, Costume: David Joyner)
- Baby Bop (Voice: Julie Johnson, Costume: Dao Knight)
- Michael (Brian Eppes)
- Amy (Becky Swonke)
- Tina (Jessica Zucha)
- Luci (Leah Montes)
- Adam (Alexander Jhin)
- Derek (Rickey Carter)
- Adam's Mother (Lourdes Regala) (only appearance)
The Backyard Gang's New Friends[]
- Kathy (Lauren King) (debut)
- AJ (Ajay Reddy) (only appearance)
- Jennifer (Alexis Harris) (only appearance)
- Joseph (Chris Rodriguez) (only appearance)
Songs[]
- "Barney Theme Song" (last debut of this version of the theme)
- "We Are Barney & The Backyard Gang" (reprisal since Barney in Concert)
- "Help Protect the Earth"
- "Apples and Bananas"
- "Down By the Bay"
- "Six Little Ducks" (reprisal since The Backyard Show)
- "Me and My Teddy"
- "My Dear Country"
- "Yankee Doodle Dandy"
- "Tingalayo"
- "I Can Laugh"
- "The Frog on a Log" (reprisal since Campfire Sing-Along)
- "Good Manners" (reprise in the end credits)
- "Boom, Boom, Ain't It Great to Be Crazy?" (alternative lyrics)
Release[]
Home media[]
This video was featured in the "Blockbuster Exclusive" video, Barney's Rockin' Rhyme Time (alongside Barney's Rhyme Time Rhythm).
Releases[]
Gallery[]
Behind the Scenes[]
Title Card[]
Music[]
An audio cassette and coloring book was released for this video.
Audio Cassette[]
Main Article: Rock with Barney (Audio Cassette)
Trivia[]
- This video was originally a Neiman Marcus exclusive, as part of their Barney Boutique.
- As part of this partnership, the video had several local premieres in the Dallas area. By being an In-Circle Club member, Neiman Marcus customers were able to purchase packages that included a theater viewing of the video.
- On the producers' slate, the production is labeled as Barney & Friends.
- Michael and Amy's Dad is mentioned in this video by Luci.
- This video was released a month before Barney & Friends began filming.
- There are many scenes in this video where Amy (Becky Swonke) looks fatigued and weak, especially during "Yankee Doodle Dandy". She also had a bit of trouble speaking normally. This played a major role as to why she left the series right before Barney & Friends began production.
Goofs[]
- Rickey Carter (Derek) is uncredited for this video.
- When the kids are picking their things up as they're leaving the studio, Adam's books can be seen falling down as he picks his backpack up.
Occurrences[]
- The final time the Backyard Gang version of the "Barney Theme Song" is used.
- The very first and only video to have the Backyard Gang shout Barney's name to bring him to life rather than singing "I Love You" or wishing.
- The final appearances of Amy and Adam.
- The first appearance of Kathy and the only time she appeared with Amy, Adam, and Derek without glasses.
- The only appearances of AJ, Joseph, Jennifer, and Adam's Mother.
- The final appearance of the prototype season one Barney costume.
- The final appearance of the Dakin Barney Doll.
- The final time Baby Bop is performed by Dao Knight.
- The only Backyard Gang video, where "I Love You" was not performed (although it is heard as an underscore when Barney comes to life and when he and Baby Bop say goodbye).
- The only time "Apples and Bananas" was sung without Baby Bop.
- The first time Barney comes to life completely on screen.
- The second time where the Barney doll does not wink at the end after Barney Goes To School. Instead, when the kids and Adam's mother leave the studio, the camera zooms in to where the donkey prop is, and the donkey winks.
- The final appearance of The Lyons Group logo at the end of the tape.
- The final time the Barney Doll is owned by Tina and Luci before he moves to the school in Barney & Friends.
Honorable Mentions[]
- The Backyard Show: The duck umbrellas.
- Campfire Sing Along: The Frog on a Log song.
- Barney in Concert: Tina's line, "Hey, let's do that song we did in our concert."
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 CREATING A MONSTER September 1, 1991 Retrieved November 23, 2023
- ↑ Neiman's to develop children's boutiques August 5, 1991 Retrieved November 23, 2023