Kidsongs facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kidsongs
1989–1998 logo
Genre	Children's music sing-along
Written by	Carol Rosenstein Abbie Crow Rich (1986) Bruce Gowers
Directed by	Bruce Gowers
Composer(s)	Michael Lloyd
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of episodes	25
Production
Executive producer(s)	Carol Rosenstein Bruce Gowers James Rich Jr. (1985–1986)
Producer(s)	Carol Rosenstein
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Production company(s)	Together Again Video Productions (1985–1995) Together Again Productions (1995–1998) Warner Bros. Records (1985–1995) Sony Wonder (1997–1998)
Release
Original release	December 3, 1985 (1985-12-03) – July 7, 1998 (1998-07-07)

Kidsongs is a popular American children's entertainment series. It includes music videos, a TV show, CDs, and more. It was created by Carol Rosenstein and Bruce Gowers. They worked for Together Again Video Productions (TAVP). They had made many music videos for Warner Bros. Records. They decided to make music videos just for kids.

Warner Brothers helped fund their first video, "A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm." Soon, TAVP, Warner Bros. Records, and View-Master Video teamed up. TAVP made the videos, while Warner Bros. and View-Master sold them.

The Story of Kidsongs

The Kidsongs home video series started on January 1, 1985. Four episodes were released at the New York Toy Fair. "A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm" was one of the first. It sold over 4 million copies and won an award!

Each video was about 30 minutes long. They featured 10 to 15 songs. Kids sang and danced in these music video-style productions. The songs included well-known children's tunes and nursery rhymes. They also covered pop hits from the 1950s to the 1980s. Each video had a simple story or theme.

Together, TAVP, Warner Bros., and View-Master made 16 Kidsongs videos. Later, TAVP bought out the distribution rights. They became the sole owner of all Kidsongs properties in 1997. After that, TAVP worked with Sony Wonder. They made four more Kidsongs titles. Today, RLJE Films helps distribute the videos.

Famous Kidsongs Performers

Many talented young performers have been part of Kidsongs. Some of them later became well-known actors.

• Shawn Harrison (1986)
• Devyn Puett (1986–1987)
• Ryan Bollman (1986)
• Raquel Alessi (1989–1990)
• Jensen Karp (1989–1990)
• Josh Keaton (1989–1990)
• Veena Goel (1990)
• Alexandra Picatto (1993–1995)
• Galen Hooks (1994)
• Lynsey Bartilson (1995)

Kidsongs Home Videos

From 1985 to 1998, many Kidsongs home videos were made. They featured over 300 songs. These included nursery rhymes and pop song covers. The videos covered fun topics like animals, birthdays, and sports.

Many videos were very popular. 14 of them sold over a million copies. Five of these sold more than 2 million copies! Overall, the videos have sold over 19.5 million copies.

Here are some of the Kidsongs music video titles:

A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm (1985)

This video featured classic farm songs.

• "Old MacDonald Had a Farm"
• "Shortenin' Bread"
• "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush"
• "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
• "This Old Man"
• "Skip to My Lou"
• "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"
• "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt"
• "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain"
• "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (1986)

This video took kids on a musical trip around the world.

• "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing"
• "Funiculi, Funicula" (Italy)
• "Did You Ever See a Lassie?" (Scotland)
• "London Bridge" (England)
• "Frère Jacques/Are You Sleeping" (France)
• "Kumbaya" (Ivory Coast)
• "Waltzing Matilda" (Australia)
• "Sakura Sakura" (Japan)
• "Los Pollitos" (Mexico)
• "Day-O (Banana Boat Song)" (Jamaica)

Good Night, Sleep Tight (1986)

This video was full of calming songs for bedtime.

• Playground Medley: "Ring Around the Rosie", "Pat-a-Cake", "A-Tisket, A-Tasket", "Let Us Dance, Let Us Play"
• "Our House"
• "Tomorrow is a Dream Away"
• "The Unicorn"
• "St. Judy's Comet"
• "Hush, Little Baby"
• "Lullaby and Goodnight"
• "All the Pretty Little Horses"
• "Good Night"

Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes (1986)

This video was all about different ways to travel.

• "Car Car Song (Riding in My Car)"
• "Daylight Train"
• "Up and Down, Round and Round"
• "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"
• "I Got Wheels"
• "Up, Up and Away"
• "Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?"
• "I Like Trucks"
• "US Air Force (Wild Blue Yonder)"
• "The Bus Song"

Sing Out, America! (1986)

This video celebrated American history and culture through songs.

• "Yankee Doodle Dandy"
• "America's Heroes"
• "Home on the Range"
• "I've Been Working on the Railroad"
• "Oh Susanna"
• "Deep in the Heart of Texas"
• "There's a Hole in My Bucket"
• "Turkey in the Straw"
• "If I Had a Hammer"
• "You're a Grand Old Flag"
• "Living in the USA"

A Day with the Animals (1986)

This video was filled with songs about all kinds of animals.

• "Bingo"
• "Do Your Ears Hang Low?"
• "Little Bo Peep"
• "Why Don't You Write Me?"
• "Rockin' Robin"
• "Water World"
• "The Wanderer"
• "Harmony"
• Pet Store Medley: "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?", "Little Duckie Duddle", "Hickory Dickory Dock", "Itsy Bitsy Spider"

What I Want to Be (1986)

This video explored different jobs and what kids might want to be when they grow up.

• "What Do You Want to Be?"
• "Sea Cruise"
• "Drivin' My Life Away"
• School Medley: "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe", "School Days", "The Alphabet Song"
• "I Wanna Be a Fireman"
• "The Candy Man"
• "Them Bones"
• "Mr. Policeman"
• "Rodeo Rider"
• "Act Naturally"

The Wonderful World of Sports (1987)

This video celebrated sports and being active.

• "It's Not If You Win or Lose"
• "Practice Makes Perfect"
• "Bend Me, Shape Me"
• "I Get Around"
• "Over the River and Through the Woods"
• "Footloose"
• "Rah, Rah, Sis Boom Bah"
• "Catch a Wave"
• "Centerfield"
• "You Know That You Can Do It"

A Day at the Circus (1987)

This video brought the magic of the circus to life.

• "The Circus Is Coming to Town"
• "Polly Wolly Doodle"
• "Strolling Through the Park"
• "The Sabre Dance" (Instrumental)
• "Put On a Happy Face"
• "The Ringmaster Song"
• "The Man on the Flying Trapeze"
• "The Lion Tamer"
• "If You're Happy and You Know It"
• "Entry of the Gladiators" (Instrumental)

A Day at Camp (1989)

This video captured the fun and adventure of summer camp.

• "The More We Get Together/The More We Play Together"
• "The Caissons Go Rolling Along"
• "Fishin' Blues"
• "On Top of Spaghetti"
• Campfire Medley: "99 Bottles of Pop", "Pop Goes the Weasel", "Found a Peanut", "The Ants Go Marching"
• "Boom, Boom, Ain't It Great to Be Crazy?"
• Animal Medley: "The Animal Fair", "Little Bunny Foo Foo", "Pussycat, Pussycat", "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep", "The Old Gray Mare", "I Had a Little Rooster"
• "Whistle While You Work"
• "The Hokey Pokey"
• "When the Saints Go Marching In"

Ride the Roller Coaster (1990)

This video was all about exciting rides and amusement park fun.

• "Let's Twist Again"
• "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"
• "Little Deuce Coupe"
• "Fast Food"
• "Here We Go Loopty Loo"
• "Anything You Can Do"
• "Splish Splash"
• "A Pirate's Life"
• "We're Gonna Get Wet"
• "1812 Overture" (Instrumental)

Very Silly Songs (1991)

This video was packed with funny and silly songs.

• "The Name Game"
• "Down by the Bay"
• "Rig-a-Jig-Jig"
• "Mail Myself to You"
• "Purple People Eater"
• "Fiddle-I-Dee"
• "The Thing"
• "Jim Along Josie"
• "Michael Finnegan"
• "Do the Silly Willy"

A Day of Fun (1991)

This video was a collection of favorite songs from other Kidsongs videos.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1992)

This video featured classic Christmas carols and holiday songs.

Play Along Songs (1993)

This video encouraged kids to sing and play along with the music.

If We Could Talk to the Animals (1993)

This video explored the world of animals through song.

Billy Biggle's Favorite Songs (1994)

This video was a collection of songs chosen by Billy Biggle.

Country Sing-Along (1994)

This video featured popular country songs for kids to sing along to.

Boppin' with the Biggles (1994)

This video was all about dancing and boppin' with the Kidsongs characters.

Let's Put on a Show! (1995)

This video encouraged creativity and putting on a performance.

Baby Animal Songs (1995)

This video focused on cute baby animals and their songs.

I Can Dance! (1997)

This video taught different dance moves and styles.

I Can Do It! (1997)

This video encouraged kids to try new things and believe in themselves.

Adventures in Biggleland: Billy's Birthday (1998)

This video was a special birthday adventure with Billy Biggle.

Adventures in Biggleland: Meet the Biggles (1998)

This video introduced viewers to the magical world of the Biggles.

The Kidsongs Television Show

The Kidsongs Television Show first aired on September 19, 1987. It had 26 half-hour episodes. The show featured the Kidsongs Kids running their own TV show. It was like a "top 8 countdown" for music videos. These videos came from the Kidsongs home video series.

The show was shown on TV networks, mostly on Saturday mornings. It ran for two years. Then, The Disney Channel showed reruns in 1990. The show won an award for excellent children's programming.

In 1994, a new version of the TV series was made. It was created with WTTW, a public television station. This version reached many homes across the country. It used original Kidsongs videos. It also added new educational content and special guests.

In this new version, the kids were joined by fantasy characters. These were Billy and Ruby Biggle. They were magical friends from Biggleland. The Biggles helped the children with their problems. They talked about things like sharing, friendship, and telling the truth.

There were four seasons of The Kidsongs Television Show. In total, there were 96 episodes. It was on public television for seven years. It received great reviews. Today, some episodes are on DVD. The whole series is also available to watch online.

Season Overview

Season 1 (1987–1988)

Chris Lytton and Triskin Potter were the hosts this season.

Season 2 (1994)

Christian Buenaventura and Alexandra Picatto were the hosts. This season also introduced Billy Biggle.

Season 3 (1995)

Aaron Harvey, Alexandra Picatto, and Lynsey Bartilson hosted this season with the Biggles.

Season 4 (1997)

Sergio Centeno and Tiffany Burton were the hosts this season, along with the Biggles.