Rockapella-Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego

Great song, great vocalists period.

[@DarkRonin21]

There's only one thing left to say......DO IT, ROCKAPELLA!!!!!

[@martinpaulsen1592]

DO IT, ROCKAPELLA!

[@ClassicalCentral]

The wordplay in this song is incredible. When you have smatterings like "From the RED Sea to GREENland they'll be singin' the BLUES," and "Her itinerary's loaded with moving violations," that shows impeccable command of the language and the word's inherent lyricism.

[@gregor.macgregor]

"She put the 'miss' in misdemeanor, when she stole the beans from lima" "Steal their 'seoul' in South Korea, make 'aunt'arctica cry uncle" Fantastic!

[@frostden]

@@gregor.macgregor "They never Arkansas her..."

[@scottmahoney1230]

And doing the whole song and lyrics in a capella that is serious talent

[@john.premose]

"Impeccable command" oh god, you've never read or heard anything actually witty have you?

[@KairuHakubi]

even Phineas and Ferb would be pretty blown away yeah

[@JessHart006]

It's a serious earworm and a pinpoint of nostalgia for many of us, but upon examination it's also a clever little tune sung by a very talented vocal group. I don't think it gets enough credit.

[@OrochiShiki]

I was too young to appreciate the wordplay back then but "She put the "miss" in misdemeanor when she stole the beans from lima" has got to be my favorite line.

[@mistertapman]

@@OrochiShiki Love that one. I think my favorite is "From the Red Sea to Greenland they'll be singing the blues" because of the color thing.

[@sirpuffmcdrunk1286]

I like "Her itinerary's loaded up with moving violations." That makes me laugh every single time.

[@Stevonniewolf3113]

The line about she taking us on a slow boat ride to China makes me laugh.

[@backwash69777]

Yeah, this is a seriously good earworm, one of the best. The only one that tops this was trying to remember the lyrics off hand to the animated show if Grimms Fairy Tales. Drove me crazy til I looked it up and now it's plastered in my memory....along with David the Gnome (which happens to be playing as I type this out!!!) Tv will never be the same and I don't see the same value in it as I did then.

[@MrMarowak]

did they ever actually check san diego?

[@MissBloopTartVT]

no no...that'll be too obvious....

[@skefsongames]

I legitimately laughed my ass off at that. I have no ass.

[@novathefallenstarwarrior]

I'm from San Diego myself, and i can confirm she is not here

[@PheonixEquiste]

lol

[@lloydlandrum3040]

Miss BloopTart that's the brilliance of it no one would think of checking there for her so she would be there

[@AkioAkemi]

Kids are missing out. This show was amazing.

[@blinkachu05]

Remember, even after 20+ years of the shows cancellation, they still perform this song. So, never give up?

[@OtakuMan26]

I come from the future and I have good news.

[@RainbowFlowerCrow]

@@OtakuMan26 I'm from the future also; this song is still a bop. 🕺🏾

[@99thJediWarrior]

A song where the singers say "Monday thru Friday at 5!"... Only in the good old 90s!

[@ootfan7882]

Breaking the fourth wall.

[@7th_Heaven]

they just said that as I scrolled your comment. 😝

[@RyoUrawa777]

normally id say bring the show back but it wouldn't be the same without the Legendary Lynn Thigpen as the Chief R.I.P. to a wonderful woman

[@EuropeYear1917]

“This is Lynne Thigpen for ‘Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego’ reminding you whether the crime is big or small, ACME Gumshoes can solve them all!” R.I.P. Chief! You’re deeply missed by an entire generation of adults who grew up learning geography from you, Greg, and Rockapella… “Chief” Lynne Thigpen 1948-2003

[@raesour2806]

I remember the first Jeopardy clue I got correct was the symbol for Carmen San Diego and it asked what the tv show was. Little me blurted out “where in the world is Carmen San Diego!” When it was confirmed the correct answer, my family all looked at me shocked as I sat there grinning that I got a question right. Back when kids shows were educational lol.

[@dmgirl3000]

"her itinerary is full of moving violations" "Moving violations" she moves monuments by stealing them. Well played, Rockapella, well played.

[@NimanWielder01]

Still, can you imagine Mount Rushmore getting pulled over? Shortest episode ever.

[@tdgcrimson578]

@@NimanWielder01 well she stole the great wall of china once, and that was an episode. So... Yeah she could probably pull it off

[@Garrettk41]

@@NimanWielder01 One episode did involve the stealing of Lincoln's nose from Mount Rushmore.

[@NTA247]

I did a double take when I heard "The Warrant!", and then I did another one when I heard "Ooooh THE CHAAASE!". The sheer nostalgia at that point was just incredible.

[@legionaireb]

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT FIVE!!!!!!

[@LordNumbnutsthe1st]

Thanks for bringing back a little taste of my childhood. Kids just don't have a fracking clue what they're missing out on. RIP Lin Thickpin a.k.a. The Chief, you will forever be missed!

[@MyHungryWidow]

i get goosebumps when the song does the thing, you know. WHERE IN THE WORLD IS *CARMEN SANDIEGO*?

[@Phonx98]

Doge?

[@isaiah20011]

Song is Much good

[@PhoenixSOUL777]

swarley1998 Wow Much Song Very A Capella Such Intro Wow

[@jwb52z9]

Just imagine what it did to those of us who were figuring out we were gay/bi when it premiered on PBS.

[@EuropeYear1917]

🎼🎵”Botswana to Thailand, Milan via Amsterdam, Mali to Bali, Ohio OAHU!”🎵🎶

[@eakintunde84]

I was brought here by my childhood memories. Used to love watching this show!

[@TheLudlowGang]

Manny Akintunde Exactly!

[@realmonstered-boi7033]

As a kid I never fully appreciated how good the song actually was. Now after revisiting it 20 years later, I finally realize the impact this song has. Maybe it's the nostalgia talking, but this song was incredible back then, and it still kicks ass two decades later. Wow I love this song. Beautiful!

[@KairuHakubi]

well also, those of us growing up on reruns of 80s shows were DOUSED in great theme songs. that was just a brief period of time when every TV show had to have something radio-ready for the theme, whether or not it was warranted or even appropriate for the show. Only once we grew up and found out what was made when did we realize how brief that was. now there's no theme songs at all, takes up too much commercial time (or gets tedious when binging)

[@dacypher22]

I am here listening now and love it. And yet I never watched the show and only heard this for the first time a couple of years ago. So it isn't just nostalgia. It is a great tune!

[@KingsUndone]

So many people "came here from..." I just came here cuz I watched the show as a kid and felt like listening to this song right now o.O

[@runawayfaeIX]

Right? Like... It's a favorite. I came here on my own!

[@maverick8520]

Same here

[@dave1411]

Same

[@RainbowFlowerCrow]

Same

[@Newjourney14]

damn right.

[@tommymann69]

THIS SHOW NEEDS TO BE ON DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@valcarde]

THIS AND SQUARE ONE TV

[@Saviorsrdenver]

I wish, but I think DefunctlandTV got it right - The show's educational content is *horribly* dated by now and they wouldn't want to put out a collection missing all the episodes that would need to be edited out to be in line with the current state of the world. Square One might have a shot, though.

[@YumiGoblin]

"Monday through Friday at 5!!" The cheese tastes so gooood!

[@robertsilvermyst7325]

This is one of the most addictive songs with how fun it is. I used to play the OG game on the Commadore 64, complete with the World Almanac, then got to watch the show and the cartoon. This game is the reason I always aced Geogrsphy and World History classes in school.

[@7th_Heaven]

Many people got a major crash course in Geography as a result of this series. There was mourning in our home when it was shut down. great mourning.

[@singsong554]

And.. Stuck in my head.

[@michellekeppler982]

the lyrics for anyone who wants them Well she sneaks around the world from Kiev to Carolina, She's a sticky-fingered filcher from Berlin down to Belize, She'll take you for a ride on a slow boat to China, Tell me where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Steal their Seoul in South Korea, make Antarctica cry Uncle, From the Red Sea to Greenland they'll be singing the blues, Well they never Arkansas her steal the Mekong from the Delta, Tell me where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? She go from Nashville to Norway, Bonaire to Zimbabwe, Chicago to Czechoslovakia and back! Well she'll ransack Pakistan and run a scam in Scandinavia, Then she'll stick 'em up Down Under and go pick-pocket Perth, She put the Miss in misdemeanor when she stole the beans from Lima, Tell me where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Oh tell me where in the world is... Oh tell me where can she be? Ooh, Botswana to Thailand, Milan via Amsterdam, Mali to Bali, Ohio, Oahu...! Well she glides around the globe and she'll flimflam every nation, She's a double-dealing diva with a taste for thievery, Her itinerary's loaded up with moving violations, Tell me where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Tell me where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Tell me where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? (Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? x9)

[@Goomlahexpress]

It's Czech and Slovakia now

[@SeruraRenge11]

@@Goomlahexpress Been a lot of changes back then, the Soviet Union was still a thing for 3 more months when the show first aired.

[@khadijaboyd6200]

Magnifique. This song kindled my son's passion for geography, clever wordplay in lyrics among other things. Lovely, playful, and mostly highly educational. 😎😊😊😊khadija

[@legionaireb]

@@Goomlahexpress Actually, as far as the song goes, it's 'The Czeck Republic.'

[@jakedaniels6015]

A small correction: It's "Well they never Arkansas her steal the Mekong from the JUNGLE" not Delta

[@pamelamays4186]

Best gameshow theme song ever! I'm not a 90's kid, but I am a 90's parent. I watched that gameshow more than my son did. More to just hear Rockapella sing.

[@Valanway]

Thanks Buckly!

[@casdfas1]

lol yes!

[@jeres1988]

same here!

[@Manonthemoon41]

Oh you know it!

[@MrYoyoKillar]

Adam Buckley telling people what music is shitty and giving people youtube views.

[@beanfant_jesus]

Buckley brought me here as well.....!

[@rkgk1517]

Back when "Czechoslovakia" was a country.

[@happyfacefries]

My exact thoughts

[@remixchild]

rkgk1517 now called "Czech Republic."

[@KiloByte69]

***** Thanks, Captain Obvious.

[@CheaptasticStarcraft]

rkgk1517 From what I remember for the last season (after the country split) they added another country to the mix and went with Slovakia so they didn't have to mess with the cadence or the rhyme... I can't remember what country they added though...

[@thel33tpenguinftw40]

+Cheaptastic Productions I thought it was Czech and Slovakia, that would make sense.

[@ashley.sterling]

"her itinerary's loaded up with moving violations" yo, no lie, props to the song writer... the lyrics are full of clever lines and puns

[@munimathbypeterfelton6251]

Sean Altman (formerly of Rockapella) and David Yazbek wrote this song in 1991!

[@IC18Entertainment]

To Steal or Not To Steal brought me here.

[@suzannerider9460]

If you win the game, (it's interactive, like the original game), the cast of the new version do their own take on this song.

[@hecklethehedgehog9063]

The song makes it's big come back in Carmen Sandiego: to Steal or not to Steal

[@marcusprice8129]

I saw that and it was done very well and made me happy they paid tribute to this song. Took me back to my childhood.

[@wardan1230]

...this song still kicks my ass into gear every time i hear it

[@VenEm]

my love for this show as a kid brought me here

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

Ven Em loved it back then

[@wf6951]

Yes! I'd love to watch this game show! There was also a Cartoon.

[@33kingofkings]

Fucking memories man

[@424cmac]

I liked it and I was 35 in 1992

[@Jimpiedepimpie]

This song was first released when CzechoSlovakia was still a thing.

[@CHUNDERTHUNDER99]

those were the days...

[@musicmanfelipe]

@@CHUNDERTHUNDER99 "All geographic information was accurate as of the date this program was recorded."

[@NEAmarillo79107]

Last time I checked Czechoslovakia was not a country since 1993

[@dustman820]

@@NEAmarillo79107 The gameshow debuted in 1991, so it was for the first two years of the show. After that, they didn't use that part that started with "From Nashville" on TV and used "Botswana to Thailand" when it got to that part of the song.

[@marcoantoniosalazarmatamor9496]

The version that appears in the new Carmen Sandiego cartoon just uses “Czech Republic”.

[@servantprincess3079]

I'm here because my mom mentioned she liked this theme song. After binge listening to it intermittently these past few days, I'm inclined to agree. This is boppin.

[@Killerthewolfdog]

Oh screw you Buckley. I was humming this in gym class.

[@robertdelrosario8176]

AutumnIsACabbage He only said, "And your welcome for getting that song stuck in your head." But I'm glad I'm not the only one who came from his channel

[@NuclearNoodle42]

God damn it Buckley

[@rachiejw]

Dear lord I know

[@VeeDees]

I laughed so hard when I read this.. lol

[@FishmaelStudios]

***** oh jeez me too

[@iLuckyAsura777]

FishmaelStudios That's why I'm here T_T

[@anonmusNO1]

Yeah ... me too. Why this gotta happen, Buckley? I thought we was cool!

[@CosmopolitanFools]

GREAT acapella - "Rockapella" kept the lyrics, tempo & miter, the flux of highs & lows that WERE/ARE the song known so well to so many. It is not an interpretation but an extension of that virtual Tree of Life that was TV of the 1990's ~ BRAVO!

[@patrickelze3532]

Had to listen to this after hearing it on the Netflix interactive episode

[@jeffwolcott7815]

Over thirty years and we still haven't found her yet.

[@halogamersud21]

Stuck in my head BUT I LOVE THIS SONG

[@LuigiLaitinen]

Same here.

[@astaliini]

Cheers, Buckley.

[@dancingnyanblue9406]

astaliini me too.

[@emanprosic5046]

astaliini me too

[@irish_soldier1248]

Thank god I'm not the only one

[@adamdilley1554]

This song makes me wanna run for president

[@locklanh]

Yup, it is stuck in my head now Buckley

[@jamesofhoenn4790]

This impressive, if you think about it. Most musical groups would grow tired or annoyed with children's show songs. But not these guys, they are genuinely proud and entertained by this song! And it's easy to see why, it's a lot of fun!

[@Depravineers-inc.]

Today my 8 year old asked me "where the heck did you get that from?" I miss rockapella. This song will be in his head for life. Parenting..... Winning it

[@blazingsonic]

Back when PBS was watchable.

[@mratlas3364]

For reals

[@mratlas3364]

Aiden McGinnis Yo Kratts Creatures was the shit!! Shows like that are reason anyone cares about preserving the earth....

[@mets2128]

Got that right

[@jeffmassi8308]

'Watchable' no, it was never watchable it had shows like this which were entertaining as hell to watch but that was in block of after school but before dinner. everything after dinner was just more teaching stuff kinda like the stuff they have on today

[@Radicalbeast]

@@jeffmassi8308 I hate to break it to ya, this show was more teaching stuff. Just in gameshow form.

[@ShinTh0r]

DAMNIT BUCKLEY!

[@cyberwolf_1013]

I wonder how many times these guys are asked to sing this song? I cant even imagine this song by anyone else. Do It Rockapella!

[@jasobres]

When my voice changed due to puberty, I was excited to find out I was a bass just so I could be able to sing Barry Carl's part of this song!

[@odinfromcentr2]

Awesomesauce.

[@Angus73]

Thanks. I was trying to remember his name. I had totally forgotten what it was until I saw it here. Big time fan of Rockapella. I had the privilege of getting to see them in concert live in Denison, Iowa. I was in Job Corps at that time.

[@tick757]

Gosh i miss the 90's best time to have been a kid

[@GmodPlusWoW]

Gotta love that a capella. Especially the guy with the deepest voice. There's just something so magical about it.

[@Hellraiza804]

Lol just time traveled back to my childhood when the music hit. I loved this show. Rockapella for life

[@59771006]

There's only one thing to say: DO IT ROCKAPELLA!!!!!!!!!!

[@zzzzing6406]

Forget Carmen San Diego, though I used the program and board game as part of my home school curriculum during the 1990's and 2000's. Rockapella are phenomenal. My daughter, then 9, and I heard them at the Troy Music Hall - one of the best acoustic venues in North America - and were totally enthralled with their vocal and performance abilities. Catch them live and your life will be changesd

[@Angus73]

I was quite a fan of the game show, "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego." I even played the game on the computer and busted her a few times. I never imagined that I would get the chance to see Rockapella in concert. I caught their show in Denison, Iowa when I was in Job Corps up there. They were AWESOME!! They even sang, "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego" for the audience in attendance that night. Never had a better time in my life. I just missed out on meeting the actress who played Mary Stone from, "The Donna Reed Show." I guess she was there, too. But, anyway... As a fan of Rockapella, I have just one thing left to say and that's...Do It, Rockapella!!

[@MikeGilroyMusic]

I credit this song and show for my love of geography. It was the perfect show for me. I wasn't going to be traveling to any of the those places soon so this show was the best it could get.

[@NgJackal1990]

Thanks Buckley, now it stuck in my head.

[@ojski]

me too

[@veronicaimburg8472]

I know right, it's so catchy

[@NintendoNate1theE2TankEngine]

When I first saw Dashing Thief Peach... I knew what to come right back to, so... DO IT ROCKAPELLA!

[@suzannerider9460]

"She steals the beans from Lima" a reference to Lima being both the capital of Peru and a type of bean.

[@Angus73]

I HATE Lima Beans

[@christieintexas2001]

I use to love the show as a kid and their songs. Hell, I just watched an episode just for nostalgia. I feel so old now lol.

[@Sapphirewolf_gaming]

I saw them in person a few years ago. Amazing voices and they’re all super nice!!

[@CajunMan77]

So I watched the game show as a kid, knowing most answers, not all, and now I am a geography instructor. This song inspired me so much!

[@morinavampile]

Thumbs up if you ever wanted to be on the show!

[@thelostzelda]

I was a kid when this show was on, I still remember it every once and a while. so yes, it is factually that catchy

[@tommymann69]

Great song

[@Chloroformgirl73]

Still listening in 2019. ❤

[@RainbowFlowerCrow]

I'm from the future.... This song is still a banger in 2020 😫👐

[@excrono]

1:21 I came here for nostalgia but I keep coming back for that bridge, it’s 🔥 🔥 ! Makes me appreciate the talent of these gents.

[@jadegecko]

...Are they doing the riff from Hey Bulldog?

[@myrnitasmith1489]

I used to watch "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?" with my older daughter while she was eating her afternoon snack after school. She and I both love this song.

[@bubbajones81]

saw these guys live in concert in Lafayette, LA, and it was one of the best live performances I've ever been to

[@VexDaree]

Oh. This song. I loved it, and the show! Soooo many memories!!!

[@woodliffshow]

I WAS a kid when this show was on.. .and yes.. it stuck in my head often....

[@samusaran11]

If they can make A Legends of The Hidden Temple movie they should do a Where in The World is Carmen Sandiego movie..

[@Zer00utcast]

Nah dude Carmen her own show again.

[@cutemimi25]

Why not both?

[@awesomefaed]

yaaay

[@antoniojohnson85]

"YOUR WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED!"

[@Collageman90]

@@Zer00utcast I sadly got problems with that new Carmen Sandiego animated show.

[@WorkWorks85]

This may be one of the greatest songs of all time. So many memories. Good times.

[@Harlemlate]

Aw the 90s, man I feel so old yet I am only 26 yrs old, where in the world is Carmen Sandiego was one of my favorite shows growing up so cool to hear the theme song after all these years.

[@AlB1974]

I have two 15 inch Audio Pipe subs pusing almost 5000 watts in my truck and I'm usually bumping something that's bass heavy but every once an awhile I play this and you should see the strange looks and occasional thumbs up I get at stop lights. It's a beautiful thing!

[@aleshawilson1041]

OMG, this just brings back soooooo many memories! I always wanted to be a Gumshoe, too! Harmony is so on point!

[@BH901]

This is awesome. Brings back a lot of memories, and not only is it nostalgic, but the song is SLAMMIN in its own right. Good stuff!

[@Jojopenguin89]

This song popped into my head just yesterday, and now I cant get it out!

[@revinhatol]

New Zealand's Chemistry Boiz are waving

[@Saberwolves84]

90 people do not know where Carmen Sandiego is

[@scottcowan7343]

And nearly 4000 do.

[@buzybaba]

Maybe they failed Geography in school and now have a deep rooted resentment against her worldly knowledge.

[@fairytailprincess85]

she might be with waldo

[@YonatanAlem]

But 90's people definitely know! See what I did there lol?

[@gameshowguy2000]

Or history, for those who watched it's spin-off "Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?"

[@Wenishaful]

Thanks a lot Buckley.....

[@StriderEX9]

classic, this brings back some good memories, R.I.P. Theresa Thigpen A.K.A. the chief

[@swpdisciple]

Man, this brings back memories.

[@moviemaker1986]

I'm almost certain that the (at time of posting) 3 people who disliked this song just did it out of spite or to be jerks or something. I mean, why would anyone dislike this song? What's there not to like? This is a classic right here.

[@abbysally]

Thanks a lot Buckley! (sarcasm)

[@Emonster69]

Lol I know him

[@RockySunshin8]

Who's Buckley?

[@abbysally]

RockySunshine8 He's a youtuber called ADoseofBuckley. I think he mentions this song in a video.

[@morgan3918]

abbysally2000 "Worst songs of 2013" at 14:58. I'm watching it right now to see what the song sounds like. They're a good a capella group, but dammit Buckley! This song IS that addictive.

[@azur0x]

abbysally2000 no matter where I go, there will always be someone with a marshall face

[@METAL-ADDICT]

Chillzzzzz...nostalgia OVERLOAD.

[@videocircus]

Man I loves this show when I was a kid....I think I was about 12 when this show started on TV.

[@UnwantedStudios3]

HIT IT ROCKAPELLA

[@maxcardun]

DO IT ROCKAPELLA!

[@lizettewanzer8650]

DO it Rockapella!!

[@bustercaps]

I saw these guys in concert a few years ago, it was awesome!

[@garcia207]

I remember watching this show as a kid. It was pretty fun.

[@robintst]

Takes me back to my childhood of sitting at my Grandma's house in the bedroom my dad grew up in trying to get PBS to come in clear enough on a little old black & white Montgomery Ward TV with rabbit ears.

[@george2411]

Thanks GameGrumps

[@OddOneOut665]

0:00 IVE GOT ANOTHA CONFESSION TO MAKE

[@danielniccum5345]

I'm no fool, everyone's got there chains to brake... Holdin' you...

[@danielniccum5345]

You ever heard "the best of you" by FooFighters?

[@OddOneOut665]

+Hiddenhome1 Look up 'Best' by Neil Cicierega. It's from his Mouth Silence album. ;)

[@DJWarwing]

WERE YOU BORN TO RESIIIIIIIIST OR BE ABUSED

[@GreatTitanGamer]

DJ Warwing atta boy.

[@jruler93]

Thumbs up if you're probably gonna be still rocking out to this in 2020.

[@filkertom]

Damn skippy.

[@Rainbowdragon2]

I watched this show all the time when I was younger wow.

[@Felts1211]

God Damon you Buckley!!!!!!!!

[@MisterMalleable]

He’s the reason I’m here, too

[@SleazyShell]

Damn it, Woolie.

[@Deathkommando1]

But the songs pretty hype tho.

[@TheNarutodude1995]

Fuck, you too?

[@Anthrax80m8]

Woolie is black.

[@jsaths1688]

Sigh...agreed

[@ronaldmacdonald8667]

I'm mad at Woolie for getting this stuck in my head. But I'm glad that Woolie got this stuck in my head.

[@samdobbins4532]

Game Grumps brought me here. Thanks guys, I have this fully stuck in my head

[@Harlemlate]

damn after 20 years I still love this song & this group.

[@bruh-sw1lx]

Thanks Buckley

[@RainbowFlowerCrow]

Who is Buckley so I can sub?

[@3rdOfMalkavain]

Thanks Buckey...

[@RainbowFlowerCrow]

Who's Buckley? I want to sub

[@murph4100]

These guys and Mike Tompkins are top cappella.

[@2468sfhk1]

I cant help it. I was born in 98 with no tv until 05.