Run, Jump, Skip and Sing is the fourth Barney album and was released on January 14, 1997, by the music division of Lyrick Studios, making it the first album to be released for retail under the studio[2] since the distribution deal with EMI expired. It was soon re-released by Koch Records and HIT Entertainment on April 22, 2003.[3] On April 10, 2020, the album was transferred to Warner Music Group's Arts Music division, along with other Barney albums, as Mattel entered into an exclusive, multi-year global music licensing agreement between the company, announced on May 1, 2020.[4]
The same year of the album's release, it commercially went on to peak at number three on Billboard's Top Kid's Albums on March 22, 1997.[5]
Following the release of Run, Jump, Skip and Sing a Spanish language version, titled Corre, Brinca, Salta y Canta, was released on April 15, 2002. Unlike its English counterpart, the songs were taken from other episodes and home videos.
Critical reception[]
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| allmusic | 3/5 stars |
| Common Sense Media | 4/5 stars |
At AllMusic, Ross Boissoneau rated the album three stars out of five, saying that Run, Jump, Skip and Sing is "not as engaging" as the previous albums that came before this one. Boissoneau stated that despite feeling lesser than the previous albums "the quality of the performances is still well above average"[6]
Common Sense Media gave the album four out of five stars. The editors of the site stated that the "songs are short and catchy, and will maintain the participation and attention of most toddlers".[7]
Promo advertising Run, Jump, Skip and Sing on cassette.
Barney music promo advertising the CD and cassette of Run, Jump, Skip and Sing alongside other Barney music.
Track listing[]
Personnel[]
Credits for Run, Jump, Skip and Sing adapted from AllMusic.
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Managerial and creative
Vocals
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Production
Technical
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Booklet[]
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Back cover[]
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Charts[]
| Chart (1997, 2020) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Singapore Top Children's Music Music Albums (iTunes) | 96[8] |
| South Africa Top Children's Music Music Albums (iTunes) | 39[9] |
| US Billboard Top Kid Albums | 3 |
Release history[]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original | January 14, 1997 | Cassette • CD | Lyrick |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | 1998 | Abbey Home Entertainment | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 1998 | Roadshow Entertainment | |
| Various | April 22, 2003 | HIT • Koch | |
| March 1, 2012[10] | digital download | HIT | |
| April 10, 2020[11] | digital download • streaming | Arts • Mattel |
Trivia[]
- This CD album was released the same day that the video, Barney's Sense-Sational Day was released.
- A sampler of this album was featured on the DVD release of More Barney Songs, specifically containing the songs "Let's Play Together", "The Land of Make-Believe" and "Laugh With Me!".
References[]
- ↑ Run Jump Skip and Sing - Barney | Credits | Allmusic
- ↑ BARNEY COMES HOME TO NEW LYRICK STUDIOS LABEL
- ↑ KOCH Entertainment and HIT Entertainment's Lyons Partnership, L.P. Ink Deal for Barney(R) the Dinosaur Audio Catalog
- ↑ Toy Story: Warner Music Pairs With Mattel to Play With Songs From Barbie, Thomas, American Girl
- ↑ Barney Kid Albums Chart History
- ↑ Run Jump Skip and Sing
- ↑ | Run Jump Skip & Sing Music Review
- ↑ Top Children's Music Music Albums Charts via iTunes Store Singapore
- ↑ Top Children's Music Music Albums Charts via iTunes Store South Africa
- ↑ Barney's Run, Jump, Skip And Sing MP3 Download
- ↑ Barney | Down in the Valley - Music, Movies, Minneapolis & More
