Rock-a-Doodle 'n Coo", "Back to the Country", and "Tyin' Your Shoes" contained background vocals by The Jordanaires, who were also known for backing up Elvis. A novelization of the film, written by Don Bluth and Chip Lovitt, was published by Troll Communications LLC (). The film also inspired a Computerized Coloring Book by Capstone Software and IntraCorp called "The Rock-A-Doodle Computerized Coloring Book". Rock-a-Doodle Rock-a-Doodle is a 1991 Irish/British/American live action/animated musical comedy film produced by Sullivan Bluth Studios and Goldcrest Films. Loosely based on Edmond Rostand's comedy "Chantecler", "Rock-a-Doodle" was directed by Don Bluth and written by David N. Weiss.
Backing vocalist as As I Lay Dying, Alexisonfire, Haste the Day and Silverstein feature a main vocalist who performs using harsh vocals, whilst the backing vocalist sings harmonies (clean vocals) during choruses to create a contrast. Some bands, such as Hawthorne Heights and Finch have the backing singers do harsh vocals to highlight specific lyrics. Pop and R&B vocalists such as Diana Ross, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Prince, Beyoncé Knowles, Brandy, Faith Evans, D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige and Amerie have become known specifically for not only recording their own backing vocals, but for arranging their own multi-tracked vocals