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TV's Greatest Hits
Posted on 1/25/21 at 6:58 pm
Posted on 1/25/21 at 6:58 pm
Some of these are pure pop gems written by up-and-comers of their day. Many have cool musical connections with accomplished artists. Some were covered years later by other popular artists.
"Love Is All Around" - Hüsker Dü
The theme song for the Mary Tyler Moore Show was written by Sonny Curtis, childhood friend of Buddy Holly, as well as, his guitarist; he also wrote one of the most covered songs of all time..."I Fought the Law."
"Love Is All Around" - Hüsker Dü
The theme song for the Mary Tyler Moore Show was written by Sonny Curtis, childhood friend of Buddy Holly, as well as, his guitarist; he also wrote one of the most covered songs of all time..."I Fought the Law."
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Posted on 1/25/21 at 8:11 pm to Perfect Circle
Google “Mike Post.”
Posted on 1/26/21 at 11:15 am to Perfect Circle
quote:Love that version.
"Love Is All Around" - Hüsker Dü
Liz Phair and Material Issue - Tra La La(Banana Splits theme)
Posted on 1/26/21 at 11:31 am to Perfect Circle
The Will-O-Bees - "The Ugliest Girl In Town"
A very short lived sitcom that would be totally forgotten if not for the fact that its premise was later completely ripped off by Tootsie. We might also remember its very catchy theme song, with lyrics by Howard Greenfield (co-writer of Neil Sedaka's hits).
Posted on 1/26/21 at 6:36 pm to Kafka
I always loved "WKRP in Cincinnati," but while most people dug the cool opening theme, I always hung around for the closing end theme; a meaty air guitar worthy gem. Only problem was I could never figure out the lyrics.
Well looky what I found!
"WKRP in Cincinnati" end theme lyrics.
Well looky what I found!
"WKRP in Cincinnati" end theme lyrics.
Posted on 1/26/21 at 6:44 pm to Perfect Circle
Posted on 1/28/21 at 8:57 am to DeltaTigerDelta
Posted on 1/28/21 at 9:04 am to Perfect Circle
Bonanza theme song
Written by Livingston & Evans
who also wrote
the Christmas carol "Silver Bells"
"Buttons and Bows"
"Mona Lisa"
"Que Sera, Sera"
"Tammy"
and the theme from Mr ed
Written by Livingston & Evans
who also wrote
the Christmas carol "Silver Bells"
"Buttons and Bows"
"Mona Lisa"
"Que Sera, Sera"
"Tammy"
and the theme from Mr ed
Posted on 1/28/21 at 3:29 pm to MorbidTheClown
Discovered in 1962 by Quincy Jones, keyboardist Bob James, has had an impressive career in jazz, and as an arranger and producer. James has collaborated with the likes of Grover Washington, Jr., Maynard Ferguson, David Sanborn, Earl Klugh, Roberta Flack, Blood Sweat and Tears, Neil Diamond and George Benson, among others.
He has won Grammys for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Jazz Fusion Performance, Vocal or Instrumental.
He also wrote this TV theme song.
He has won Grammys for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Jazz Fusion Performance, Vocal or Instrumental.
He also wrote this TV theme song.
Posted on 1/28/21 at 3:35 pm to Perfect Circle
Sanford and Son.
Posted on 1/29/21 at 7:07 am to geauxbrown
quote:
Sanford and Son.
Also known as "The Streetbeater," composed by Quincy Jones from his 1973 LP "You've Got it Bad, Girl."
Great bass line, and that cowbell at the break!
And his has lyrics; here's Ella Fitzgerald's cover.
Posted on 1/31/21 at 6:37 am to Perfect Circle
The Theme Song to Peter Gunn by Henry Mancini, 1959. It reached number 8 on billboard.
YT
I'm old enough to remember watching the TV show.
Other versions charted
Duane Eddy, 1959, no 27 on Billboard
Deodato, 1976, no 84 Billboard
Art of Noise (feat. Duane Eddy), 1986, No 50 on Billboard
This version is my favorite by the Buddy Morrow Orchestra, 1959. This arrangement is more upbeat and to me for lack of better words is fuller and richer. We had this album at home some I'm prejudiced (I think I may still have it).
Buddy Morrow Version YT.
YT
I'm old enough to remember watching the TV show.
Other versions charted
Duane Eddy, 1959, no 27 on Billboard
Deodato, 1976, no 84 Billboard
Art of Noise (feat. Duane Eddy), 1986, No 50 on Billboard
This version is my favorite by the Buddy Morrow Orchestra, 1959. This arrangement is more upbeat and to me for lack of better words is fuller and richer. We had this album at home some I'm prejudiced (I think I may still have it).
Buddy Morrow Version YT.
Posted on 1/31/21 at 12:50 pm to mauser
quote:Did you ever watch Johnny Staccato? That's my favorite private eye show of the era.
The Theme Song to Peter Gunn by Henry Mancini, 1959. It reached number 8 on billboard.
YT
I'm old enough to remember watching the TV show.
It also has a memorable theme song, by Elmer Bernstein, reminiscent of his theme for The Man With The Golden Arm.
LINK
The guy who replaces Cassavetes on the piano @ 2:20 is a young fellow named Johnny Williams, who would later write the music for a little movie called Star Wars.
Posted on 1/31/21 at 1:10 pm to Kafka
Sad to say I don’t remember that one. I remember M Squad and Naked City . My favorite crime show was The Untouchables. Thinking back, I think I liked watching these shows with my dad. So I guess my favorites were the shows he liked. However, to stay in the spirit of the music board, the old shows were strong in using “big band” type orchestras for themes and soundtracks. Whenever I record and watch an old show I pick up on the old style band music and I miss it.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 3:33 am to mauser
Posted on 2/1/21 at 7:18 am to Hook Echo
David Shire, is a pianist, songwriter and composer. His work appears on soundtracks such as The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, All the President's Men, and Saturday Night Fever. He won the Academy Award for Best Song in 1979 for his and Norman Gimbel's theme song for Norma Rae, "It Goes Like It Goes." In 1979 his song "With You I'm Born Again," recorded by Billy Preston and Syreeta, was a top five international hit and stayed on the pop charts for 26 weeks.
Talia Shire is his ex-wife.
He also composed the music for this popular TV comedy show.
Talia Shire is his ex-wife.
He also composed the music for this popular TV comedy show.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 7:43 am to Hook Echo
Posted on 2/1/21 at 8:06 am to Perfect Circle
Have Gun Will Travel theme song
Johnny Western wrote the song, but note how Richard Boone and producer Sam Rolfe put their names on the writing credit
Johnny Western wrote the song, but note how Richard Boone and producer Sam Rolfe put their names on the writing credit
Posted on 2/1/21 at 8:29 am to Perfect Circle
Star Trek theme w/lyrics
As all Trekkies know, creator Gene Roddenberry wrote lyrics for the Star Trek theme (which he never intended to be heard publicly) in order to receive half the music royalties -- a legal but not terribly ethical tactic which did not endear him to composer Alexander Courage.
The lyrics:
Beyond
The rim of the star-light
My love
Is wand'ring in star-flight
I know
He'll find in star-clustered reaches
Love,
Strange love a star woman teaches.
I know
His journey ends never
His star trek
Will go on forever.
But tell him
While he wanders his starry sea
Remember, remember me.
As all Trekkies know, creator Gene Roddenberry wrote lyrics for the Star Trek theme (which he never intended to be heard publicly) in order to receive half the music royalties -- a legal but not terribly ethical tactic which did not endear him to composer Alexander Courage.
The lyrics:
Beyond
The rim of the star-light
My love
Is wand'ring in star-flight
I know
He'll find in star-clustered reaches
Love,
Strange love a star woman teaches.
I know
His journey ends never
His star trek
Will go on forever.
But tell him
While he wanders his starry sea
Remember, remember me.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 8:29 am to Perfect Circle
sorry, double post
This post was edited on 2/1/21 at 8:31 am
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