I cannot tell you how old this video is, but it was given to us by our neighbors after their kids outgrew the Barney stage. (Copyright is 1994) I know my kids have been watching it on a regular basis for over a year. Barney is not my favorite character, but my kids love him. The big purple guy just gets on my nerves and haunts me for days. I can hear it in my sleep. I try to be a nice Mommy and indulge my kids in their favorite fantasy land a few times each week. They are always learning new songs and character lessons too. At our house, the baby (7 months) watches just as much as the 2 & 5 year olds. Oh well!!! It certainly isn't hurting them to learn some good songs and be entertained!!

Barney Live! in New York is performed in Radio City Music Hall. The show opens with a greeting from each performer and Barney says "Hello" to everyone. Barney is joined by Baby Bop and BJ and his "real" friends: Shawn, Derek, Tosha, Kathy, Min, Julie, Carlos, and Kelly.

A list of songs:

1. Barney Theme Song
2. The More We Get Together
3. Mr. Knickerbocker
4. Ring Around the Rosie
5. My Yellow Blankie
6. The Barney Bag
7. The Winkster
8. She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain
9. BJ's Song
10. Take Me Out to the Ballgame
11. Rain Medley
12. If All the Raindrops
13. And the Green Grass Grew All Around
14. The Musicians (I Am a Fine Musician)
Intermission (music only/no video--about 1 minute)
15. Boom Boom Ain't It Great to Be Crazy?
16. Wheels on the Bus
17. Three Monkeys Rap
18. Do Your Ears Hang Low
19. The Airplane Song
20. Me and My Teddy
21. Four Little Ducks
22. My Aunt Came Back
23. London Bridge is Falling Down
24. "Star" Medley
25. Please and Thank You
26. Everyone is Special

During the live performance, the Winkster takes the Barney Bag and teases the group several times. They all try to catch him to find out the surprise hidden inside. A marching band pays a visit along with clowns and an elephant too. The mixture of real children and dressed up characters is a nice blend for toddlers and preschoolers.

The video is 75 minutes in length. It is sure to entertain your Barney loving child. Recommended ages 1-8. Most of the songs appear on other videos, but it is a nice video to add to your collection. The "Live" effects are nice and they do show a lot of the audience dancing and singing along. If you have a Barney lover in your home, I do recommend it.

I would guess by participation at home, my 2 year old son loves to sing along with "If All the Raindrops", his favorite. My 5 year old daughter can be caught singing most all of the songs. The 7 month old will watch the action and colors off and on throughout the entire video.

This review is written for the "I love you, You Hate Me" Barney Write Off, hosted by Deenaf. Please take time to view the other participants. Thanks for reading!

Here's a list of participants and their reviews!

Deenaf - Barney's Book of Hugs and Barney Goes To The Zoo

MaryTara - Barney's Christmas Star

bonniesayers - Barney's Great Adventure

maggsmomm - TBD

kidnykid - TBD

Staceys1 - Barney's Birthday

ritag11 - Barney Live!

char.mike - Barney's Alphabet Soup

Lisa_J - TBD

Freak360 - Barney - Figure Gift Pack

Sleeper54 - Barney and Baby Bop Go to the Restaurant

tritter72 - Barney Picture Day Camera







Recommended:
Yes

Viewing Format: VHS
Video Occasion: Good for a Rainy Day
Suitability For Children: Suitable for Children up to Age 4