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Barney in Concert is the seventh video in the Barney & The Backyard Gang series, and Barney's first ever (major) stage show. The concert took place at the Majestic Theater in Dallas, Texas on May 26, 1991, and it was released on video two months later, on July 29, 1991.[1]

Plot[]

In the model performing art center, the audience gets settled in before they hear a voice saying the magic words, "Shimbaree, Shimbarah". Then, out of nowhere, Barney jumps out of the curtain, making his grand entrance. He dances to his theme song, before he welcomes the audience. Then, he sings a song to tell them how excited he is to have them join him, and show them how special they are. Then, he decides to introduce them to the Backyard Gang. The curtain opens to a set with all sorts of gift boxes everywhere. The Backyard Gang arrives and they introduce themselves through a rap wearing yellow T-shirts with black words for the names, yellow socks, blue shorts, and white shoes.

Then, Michael encourages the audience to join in with a special song. After that, Barney and Tina make farm animal sounds and sing "Down on Grandpa's Farm" with the help of animals in costume. Then, Barney joins the kids to sing "The Noble Duke of York".

Barney and Derek sing "Pop Goes the Weasel" before Barney has help from Michael and Luci to get some Hebrew and French kids on stage to sing "The Alphabet Song" in English, Hebrew, and French.

Then, Luci sings "Where is Thumbkin?", followed by giving Barney a surprise: a camel named Sally.

After that, Barney does the Barney Shake to reveal a special surprise. Just then, the box opens to reveal a green triceratops with a pink bow in her hair, and a yellow blanket. Barney shushes the audience and tells them not to tell the Backyard Gang about the surprise. Then, Barney and the kids sing "Mr. Knickerbocker", but after the song ends, the triceratops comes out of the box again. The kids are surprised to see this and want to know more about the dinosaur. Adam gets an idea to sing the song again after noticing that the dinosaur came out when she heard the song. So they sing the song again, but this time, the dinosaur dances out of the box. After the song, the dinosaur hides behind Barney and gets shy. The kids realize that she doesn't have a name, so they huddle up and think of a name. What gives Amy an idea is seeing the dinosaur's dance moves. So Amy decides to name her Baby Bop, and the other kids agree. Then, Amy decides to have Baby Bop show off some dance moves. Baby Bop dances to some street music, which impresses everyone.

Baby Bop and the Spider

Baby Bop and the Spider performing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"

Then, Baby Bop gets the confidence to join the show, and she sings "The Itsy Bitsy Spider", and meets a spider puppet. Barney and the kids then sing a bubble bath song with audience participation, but the bath is interrupted by the sound of a firetruck. Baby Bop and some of the kids are dressed as firefighters and they sing "Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Firetruck".

Barney appears as a railroad engineer, and talks about pufferbellies. Then, he sings "Down By the Station". Then, he grabs an American flag, and he is joined by the entire cast to sing "You're A Grand Old Flag".

Then, Barney heads to the front of the stage to tell the audience that the show is about to end. But he does explain that he's always going to be there for everyone. Then, he encourages the audience to hold hands to sing "I Love You". Then, everyone bids farewell to the audience before Barney appears from the curtain and blows them a kiss goodbye, ending the show.

Cast[]

Songs[]

  1. "Barney Theme Song"
  2. "Barney Theme Song" (Reprise)
  3. "Everyone is Special"
  4. "The Backyard Gang Rap"
  5. "We Are Barney and the Backyard Gang"
  6. "Down on Grandpa's Farm"
  7. "The Noble Duke of York"
  8. "Pop Goes the Weasel"
  9. "Alphabet Song" (English, Hebrew, and French)
  10. "Where is Thumbkin?"
  11. "Sally the Camel"
  12. "Mr. Knickerbocker"
  13. "Baby Bop's Song"
  14. "Baby Bop's Street Dance"
  15. "Itsy Bitsy Spider"
  16. "Bubble, Bubble Bath"
  17. "Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Firetruck"
  18. "Down By the Station"
  19. "You're A Grand Old Flag"
  20. "I Love You"

Releases[]

Broadcast[]

Barney in Concert aired on PBS in March 1993 during the Barney & Friends Family Marathon.

Releases[]

Gallery[]

Behind the scenes[]

Title Cards[]

Trivia[]

  • Like Barney Goes To School, this VHS was re-released under Lyrick Studios, the price of home video was $14.95
  • This video was originally advertised as being available on May 15, 1991.
  • According to Derek and Tina during the Barney & Friends Family Marathon, Derek said that he was 8 years old and Tina said that she was 7 years old in this video. Despite that, Rickey Carter (Derek) was 9 years old and Jessica Zucha (Tina) was 8 years old at the time the concert occurred.
  • In 1992, Time Life Video released an audiocassette featuring all 19 songs from this video, in addition to selling most of the Season 1 of Barney & Friends episodes on VHS. Another version of the same cassette was released by Lyons themselves.
  • In the Philippines release, the title card is completely different. It resembles the title card used in Seasons 1, 2, and 3 of Barney and Friends, but without the words "Barney & Friends" and without an episode title.
  • Unusual for other US stage shows that were based on the television series, this one uses the Shimbaree, Shimbarah quote before Barney comes to life through the curtains.
  • Unlike subsequent US live shows that were released on home video with their filmed performances, this one doesn't provide any information where the show was performed at during the end credits despite being stated on the back cover.
  • In the Spanish dub of this video, some of the English audio from the English version can be faintly heard.
  • This video and Barney's Colorful World! were the only two live shows released on video not to contain any intermission scenes. However, when this video originally aired on PBS, a commercial break was used when "Sally the Camel" was sung.
  • The concert was first scheduled in November 1990
  • For a majority of the video, the Backyard Gang were mostly shown in their yellow shirts, blue shorts, and white shoes, but it was not until the very end that they were shown in their outfits from "You're A Grand Old Flag" when they (alongside Barney and Baby Bop) are waving goodbye to the audience.

Goofs[]

  • During "Down on Grandpa's Farm", when the cow waves, you can see the actor's skin under her hand. The same thing happens with the hen and the pig.
  • In the Spanish version, when the intro fades to the Spanish title card, you can briefly see the English title card.

Occurrences[]

  • This video marks:
    • The first time Barney is performed by David Joyner.
    • The first appearance of the prototype Season 1 Barney costume.
    • The first time Barney becomes more chubbier, rounder, and even softer. This dinosaur change was due to better represent his age and the notion of him being a plush.
    • The first appearance of Baby Bop. Baby Bop's introduction segment is later shown in the Barney's Favorite Memories featurette. This same featurette erroneously refers to this show as "Barney Live".
    • The first time Baby Bop is performed by Dao Knight.
    • The first appearance of the 1991-1992 Baby Bop costume.
    • The first Barney video to be televised, as part of the Barney & Friends Family Marathon.
    • The first live show not to tour.
    • The first video to feature a slower arrangement of "I Love You" as heard on Season 1 of Barney & Friends. At the end, before the curtain call starts, there is an extra piano arpeggio, but it gets drowned out by everyone saying goodbye and the cheers, whistles and applause of the audience. The instrumentals are clearly heard on the soundtrack.
    • The first video to be directed by Jim Rowley. He would eventually direct several episodes from the television series including notable home video releases.
    • The final time "I Love You" is sung with the Backyard Gang lyrics.
    • The only time the Backyard Gang theme song was dubbed in Spanish as the Spanish release of Waiting for Santa was played as an instrumental and Barney Goes To School retains its English vocals for all the songs (excluding "The Alphabet Chant") despite the dialogue being dubbed in that said language.
    • The only live show where its performance doesn't last for a full hour. Subsequent US live shows onward extended their duration for their filmed performances before they were given their own home video releases (excluding Barney Live! - The Let's Go Tour and Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash!).
    • The only live show released on video where Barney is portrayed by a single costume performer. Starting with the next live show onward, Barney would be given two performers as one would partially be used in-between takes during a few scenes.
    • The only live show as well as the only one released on video to have all its verses sung for the "Barney Theme Song". Starting in Barney Live! In New York City, only the first and last verses were sung by removing the second and third verses. This would also apply to the international stage shows as well.

Songs[]

  • In the 1995 re-release of this video, Bob West re-dubbed "Everyone is Special" (with his Season 2 voice and his Backyard Gang voice combined) using the current lyrics for the song, as opposed to the ones originally used. In addition, the "Everyone is Special" melody in the credits medley is rearranged. Other than those differences, the video is the same as the original 1991 release.
  • The rendition of the "Barney Theme Song" used in the show uses similar instruments that were later used in the Barney & Friends version of the song.
  • In the Spanish, Philippines, South African, and Singaporean/Malaysian releases, the "Bubble, Bubble Bath" scene was omitted, so when "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" was sung, it somewhat cuts/transitions to "Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Firetruck".
  • In the Spanish version of this video:
    • The "Barney Theme Song" and "I Love You" were sung in the Barney & Friends lyrics instead of the Backyard Gang lyrics.
    • The "Alphabet Song" is sung in Spanish, Hebrew and English by replacing the French lyrics for the latter.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Home Video Guide July 26, 1991 Retrieved November 22, 2023


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2000s
2000: Barney's Rhyme Time RhythmBarney's Super Singing CircusCome on Over to Barney's HouseBe My Valentine Love, Barney

2001: Barney's Musical CastleA to Z with BarneyBarney's Dino Dancin' TunesLet's Go To The ZooBarney's Pajama Party

2002: You Can Be Anything!Barney's Beach PartyRound and Round We GoBarney's Christmas Star

2003: Barney Songs from the ParkRead With Me, Dance With MeBarney's It's A Happy Day!It's Nice To Meet YouBarney's Red, Yellow and Blue!Barney's Numbers! Numbers!Barney's Best Manners: Your Invitation to Fun!Happy Mad Silly Sad

2004: Movin' and Groovin'Let's Pretend with BarneyNow I Know My ABCsBarney's Colorful World!Ready, Set, Play!

2005: Let's Go to the FarmJust ImagineEveryone Is SpecialThe Land of Make BelieveCan You Sing That Song?

2006: Let's Make Music

2007: Let's Go To The FirehouseShake Your Dino Tail!Dino-Mite Birthday

2008: Celebrating Around The WorldBarney's Animal ABC'sHi! I'm Riff!The Best of Barney

2009: Once Upon A Dino TaleTop 20 CountdownLet's Go on VacationSharing is Caring!Barney's Jungle FriendsWe Love Our Family
2010s
2010: Please & Thank YouEgg-Cellent AdventuresLet's Play OutsideFurry FriendsA-Counting We Will GoBest Fairy Tales

2011: Musical ZooShapes & Colors All AroundI Can Do It!1-2-3 LearnBig World AdventureA Very Merry Christmas

2012: I Love My FriendsClean Up, Clean Up!Planes, Trains & CarsAll About OppositesMost Loveable MomentsLet's Go to the Doctor

2013: Let's Go To The MoonPlay with BarneyDance with BarneyImagine with BarneyMost Huggable MomentsPerfectly Purple

2014: Story Time with BarneyHappy Birthday, Barney!A Super-Dee-Duper DayThis Is How I Feel

2015: Tee-rific Bugs & AnimalsIt's Showtime with BarneyBarney's Worldwide Adventure!

2016: Dinos in the Park

2017: Playground Fun
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Feature film: Barney's Great Adventure

Blockbuster: Play and Learn with BarneyBarney's Time for SchoolBarney's Rockin' Rhyme TimeBarney's Favorite SongsBarney's Big Top FunBarney's Valentine AdventureMovin' & Groovin' with BarneyBarney's Learning Round-UpBarney's Island SafariBarney's Night-Light StoriesBarney's Summertime FunGoing Places With BarneyOn The Move with BarneySing-Along Fun!

Re-releases: Barney's ABC's and 123'sBarney's Outdoor Fun!Let's Go to the BeachBarney's Book FairFun on WheelsMother Goose Collection



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