Oh, the things, that Goblin has grabbed..
For a children's musical show aimed at little kids, the music of The Backyardigans has better production than what you would expect from Nickelodeon. It features a different genre per episode, with at least four songs in each. Virtually every song is Awesome Music (or at least catchy), but here are the highlights.
- Not An Egg
, the most epic song of "Tale of the Mighty Knights". Being sung by Adam Pascal (A.K.A: Roger from RENT and Theo, the singer who replaced Dewey in No Vacancy) of all people certainly helps. - Tasha's first solo, "Queens Are Never Wrong". Guaranteed to make the listener feel like a queen.
- "It's All News to Us" really brings that Motown vibe home.
- Lady in Pink from "International Super Spy", our first real Villain Song, is delightfully jazzy and deliciously evil. And come on, guys, Cyndi Lauper.
- "I Know A Spell" is obscenely catchy, but it embodies 80s Pop so perfectly.
- "I Am Professor Bug" is much more catchy than it should be. Pablo's vocals, the instrumental, and then the harmony of the rest as they sing... Wow.
- "I Get Whatever I Want", the single super coolest super villain ditty ever! Doesn't it make you think of Dr. Evil?
- "Give Me the Remote!" is literally the best Hero vs. Villain Duet. It makes you wonder who will win the battle and get the remote that controls the robots. Spoiler alert, it's Austin.
- "Goblin", anyone? An epic rock song, with great music and lyrics that fit the Goblin perfectly, sung by Austin!
- "Get Us What We Want" is a perfect example of Mood Whiplash used correctly.
- The song "I Must Be Ready" from the episode "Blazing Paddles" is both catchy and badass, solidifying Uniqua's Action Girl status. Every song from that episode is great for playing ping-pong to!
- The final song sung by the gang, a cover of "I Gotta Feeling". What an awesome way to say goodbye.
- “This Is My Song,” an underrated piece from “Flower Power.” Not only is the song catchy, but they manage to work a duel in without being super distracting.
- "Castaways" from the episode of the same name is a relaxing, catchy Bossa nova tune. In fact, it's so good, it went viral in May 2021 and made it to #1 on Spotify's US Viral Chart.
- "I Need a Hand" from "Caveman's Best Friend" is an amazing 1950s jazz song that contains some very sweet lyrics.
