Sailing Around the World facts for kids

Sailing Around the World is the 21st music album from the famous Australian children's group, the Wiggles. It came out in 2005, bringing new songs and adventures to fans. This album was released by Roadshow Entertainment.

About the Album

This album takes listeners on a fun trip around the world through music! It features many songs that explore different places and cultures. The Wiggles, known for their catchy tunes, created this album to be both entertaining and educational.

Songs on the Album

The album includes a variety of songs that make you want to sing and dance. Many songs start with a short "Intro" before the main song begins. Here are some of the exciting tracks you'll find:

• Sailing Around the World Intro
• Sailing Around the World
• Hula Hula Hula (Nothing Could be Cooler) Intro
• Hula Hula Hula (Nothing Could be Cooler)
• San Francisco Trolley Car Intro
• San Francisco Trolley Car
• Agapame Tin Athena (We Love Athens) Intro
• Agapame Tin Athena (We Love Athens)
• Elbow to Elbow Intro
• Elbow to Elbow
• London Town Intro
• London Town
• Sicily (I Want to Go) Intro
• Sicily (I Want to Go)
• Here We Go Mexico City! Intro
• Here We Go Mexico City!
• Goldfish Intro
• Goldfish
• The Pennsylvania Polka Intro
• The Pennsylvania Polka
• The Barrel Polka Intro
• Roll Out The Barrel (The B.Barrel Polka)
• Mop Mop Intro
• Mop Mop
• Brisbane Intro
• Brisbane
• Sydney Barcarolle Intro
• Sydney Barcarolle
• Goodbye
• The Captain's Wavy Walk

Who Made the Music?

The main members of The Wiggles who performed on this album were:

• Murray Cook
• Jeff Fatt
• Anthony Field
• Greg Page

The album was produced by Anthony Field, one of the Wiggles. The music was arranged by The Wiggles themselves, along with Dominic Lindsay. Greg Page sang the main vocals, and the other Wiggles provided backing vocals. Many other talented musicians also helped create the album, playing instruments like guitars, bass, keyboards, brass, drums, and percussion. The recording, mixing, and mastering were all done at Electric Avenue Studios in Sydney, Australia.

The Video Show

Along with the album, a video was also released featuring many of the songs. These videos were also shown as part of "The Wiggles Show" on TV (in series 4 and 5). Some of the music videos were even made using animation, which made them extra fun to watch!

Video Song List

The video includes these songs, bringing the album's adventures to life:

• "Sydney Barcarolle"
• "Goldfish"
• "Here Come the Chicken"
• "London Town"
• "Agapame Tin Athena (We Love Athens)"
• "The Captain's Wavy Walk"
• "Sailing Around the World"
• "Sicily (I Want to Go)"
• "Mop Mop"
• "Let's Go! We're Riding in the Big Red Car"
• "Elbow to Elbow"
• "San Francisco Trolley Car"
• "Fly Through the Sky"
• "Here We Go Mexico City"
• "The Barrel Polka"

Video Release Date

The video for Sailing Around the World was released in Australia on September 1, 2005.

Main Cast in the Video

The Wiggles who starred in the video were:

• Murray Cook
• Jeff Fatt
• Anthony Field
• Greg Page

Additional Characters

Other beloved characters who appeared in the videos include:

• Captain Feathersword, played by Paul Paddick
• Dorothy the Dinosaur, played by Lyn Stuckey
• Henry the Octopus, played by Kristy Talbot
• Wags the Dog, played by Lucy Stuart