Top 10 Songs from the Backyardigans

I will lose all street cred when I tell you I listen to music from The Backyardigans in my car - a lot. Here are my top 10 songs from the animated show, which airs on Nick Jr. and Noggin. I have written similar lists for Sesame Street and Veggie Tales.

10. Aha! from Whodunit

The best thing about this violin-driven 20's style tune is how Pablo spends the whole song bragging about what a great detective he is. After the song, he goes to Mystery Manor to find some missing jewels.

Sample lyric:When something strange happens, and no one knows why/You need a great detective, and I'm that guy."

9. We'll Get You What You Want from TheLegend of the Volcano Sisters

This lively Italian song has the boys (the Legendary Luau Brothers) asking the girls (The Volcano Sisters) what sacrifice they must bring to stop the girls from making the volcano erupt. As you can see, this show isn't shy about mixing Italian music with a Hawaiian story.

Sample lyric: Do you want a new lei or a rare seashell?/We know what we want and we will not tell/Some tasty fruits or delicious mints?/We know what we want and you'll get no hints."

8. Into the Thick of It from The Heart of the Jungle

This Gilbert & Sullivan-style ditty features very low notes from Tyrone and very high notes from Pablo and Uniqua as they search for the Heart of the Jungle. They move quickly through the jungle, but they have no idea where they are going.

Sample lyric: "This tree looks so familiar/We've been here once before/You're right, except it wasn't once/It was three times/Or four."

7. PU (Stinky Swamp Song) from Knights Are Brave & Strong

In this big band blowout, Brave Knight Uniqua has the help of Tyrone and Pablo as she tries to navigate the Stinky Swamp. The trio considers what horrible smells could possibly compare to the swamp.

Sample lyric: "Never smelled a smell like this/Like a hot dog rotting in the bun/Like the smell egg salad makes when it's left out in the blazing sun."

6. Drumming, Drumming from Cave Party

Austin and Tasha, who are Hill Cave People, pound Calypso beats on their steel drums as they wait for Valley Cave People Pablo, Tyrone and Uniqua to show up so they can all howl at the moon.