Today's question comes from spartigus15 who asks
"What is your favorite theme song from any decade?"
This is a great question, and there just so many iconic theme tunes.
I was never a huge fan of Dallas but it's theme tune was very good and very memorable.
Other ones that really spring to mind are The A-Team, Hawaii Five-0, Cheers and the X-Files.
But to pick my favorite 3 I'd have to go with Hawaii Five-0 in 3rd place
2nd Place the original Mission Impossible TV Show
And first place going to The Twilight Zone. It's very short, but just so iconic.
So what about you? What great TV Theme songs do you love, which are your favourites and which is your all time number 1? Leave links to youtube videos where you can share your theme song.
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The X-Files is a classic of course
ReplyDeleterecently I like Sons of Anarchy, Damages and Rescue Me
Top favorite: the theme song from PBS' Mystery: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ge-Yr5vkYU. That whole montage, ending with the screaming lady. Love it.
ReplyDeleteIn second place, The Sopranos, "Woke up this Morning," played by Alabama 3.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUT07eZoXPw
3rd place: Life and Death, Lost.
The theme song from Angel sticks in my head.
ReplyDeleteOf course there are so many other that people have mentioned that i love also.
i've had the angel theme in my head for the past three days, no lie.
ReplyDeleteand the buffy one is awesome of course, but i much prefer angels!
they're all so obvious i don't even feel i need to put them.
ReplyDeletebut there's the current shows, like fringe, castle, dexter and breaking bad.
and the older shows like, angel, buffy, firefly, star trek voyager, two guys & a girl!
oh, and big wolf on campus theme! haha.
but as i said, they're all way obvious. and picking one favourite would be very very hard.
1. X-Files! No question.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdmtY0vux30
2. Parenthood... that is a really great and beautiful song they used there and it's very fitting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5twSH55DSXM
3. Gilmore Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhIRywAOjZ0
4. Roswell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWWJ3CFIHXg
No order:
Charmed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEejdwMadE
Who's the boss? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byz2EYhrqkA
Emergency Room (the old one from earlier seasons!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-kstaoM1sA
Since the question covers all decades, I'm going to say the theme from an old show, MacGyver : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaQvBbzslJE . each time I listen to it, it takes me back to my childhood. And besides, it's very catchy.
ReplyDeleteThe Wire themes. Yes, there are five of them, one for each season, Way Down in the Hole is sung by different artists). I know it's not the opinion of many fans of The Wre out there but my favourite of the 5 seasons is maybe the season 4 theme : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QE1VEsXSmc . They all have their own identity and depth anyway, all outstanding.
And finally, I'm going to say Six Feet Under. I sure am not the biggest fan of the show (I think it's like Mad Men, a bit overrated) but the theme is wonderful : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYAe0qwg9Yw.
Has to be Buffy! X-files would probably come second.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love the X-Files theme (and it really is a classic), I have to go with Stargate SG-1's theme. It was such a huge part of my childhood and it's just always brings a smile to my face. It also makes for a kick-ass ringtone.
ReplyDeleteGood question! There's a lot of songs that I like, Farscape, Stargate, the new Hawaii 5-0, I also love Southland and Cold Case's song.
ReplyDeleteDynasty
ReplyDeleteClassics; Doctor Who http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J_3rsEwYVE
ReplyDeleteSix Feet Under http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYAe0qwg9Yw
Dexter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej8-Rqo-VT4
Firefly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrAS20mNZUE
Angel (also Buffy, but I prefer the Angel's theme) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA98auojrw0
From recent show I like The Big C http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3TZgpyGqsA
Bored To Death http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPSb8yFGZ-E
Being Erica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hagxv3nIREk
Chuck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0nJGRnobXE
Oh I forgot Twin Peaks, and Hawaii Five-0, of course.
Angel
ReplyDeleteThe Big Bang Theory
Star Trek Enterprise
Friends
Scrubs
Will probably add more later
The Flintstone's
ReplyDeleteThe Twilight Zone
Mission Impossible
Carnivale
The Simpsons
To name a few. ;)
Friends, The OC, The Wire, Friday Night Lights
ReplyDeleteOh yeah--Friends!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vuaqDDr--Q
It's like you're always stuck in second gear. Well, it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year. But, I'll be there for you.
Now that's stuck in my head : )
There are so many great TV theme songs. I found the first ones that came to mind were westerns from my childhood. Paladin, Maverick, Bonanza. The most iconic has to be Rawhide.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl2fONPgIJE
We all sang the Adams Family theme song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVDJvrBFDDc
Who doesn't get happy hearing the Muppets Show theme song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-_QLNkh-zI
Right now I love the theme songs from Justified and Showtime's version of Shameless.
I would have to go with ANY theme from LOST, especially "Life and Death" (I assume we're not just talking about title themes), The X-Files, Fringe, Twin Peaks, True Blood and Dexter. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's easy: MASH! Suicide is Painless is such a hauntingly beautiful song set against the semi-comedic plot to remind us of the horrors of war. Both the version with lyrics from the movie and the instrumental from the show (minus the weird samba version from season 8 or 9).
ReplyDeleteShow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7xsh7DcFcc
Movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlnB34ZDo9g&feature=related
Second would have to be the theme song to Earth Final Conflict. Pretty celtic-style rock!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efIVQgAF580
Agreed! Am a big fan of cello rock/metal (Apocalyptica), so I've always loved that song.
ReplyDeleteFriends, Fringe, DH, NCIS :)
ReplyDeleteOh yeah! Roswell! Lol, oh Dido. Great song.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe I forgot about Doctor Who! SOO GOOD!
ReplyDeleteTrue Blood's Bad Things :D Best. Theme. Song. Ever. + Best. Opening. Credits. Ever. :D:D
ReplyDeleteX-Files (a classic one) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDZBgHBHQT8
ReplyDeleteDoctor Who (also a classic one) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CYDgezeQas
and The Twilight Zone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVSRm80WzZk
Farscape : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDEC5UE34_4
ReplyDeleteEnterprise : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftz98Wkzr1M&feature=related
Invisible Man : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olBE8zvNZ8Y
Quantum Leap : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XBwWAu2a5U&feature=related
Doctor Who : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCD_Aw9RXxU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUlYr1aXS_M
V (original series) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa2aCC-1JEs
Eureka : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFQd3LRVXCI
Street Hawk : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCItnKrXvMM
Twin Peaks!!!! It´s the best ever!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDuGN6K3VQ
ReplyDeleteAnd True Blood of course. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxINMuOgAu8
I love Buffy, Angel, True Blood, Mutant X, One Tree Hill, Hawaii five-o, Survivor, La femme Nikita, Roswell, Friends, Charmed, The O.C. ....... there is so many great themes :D
ReplyDeleteMarried with Chidren, I dream of Jennie, Friends, Angel, Firefly, Mission Impossible, The Flinstones, The Simpsons and if I'm allwed to be a little silly: Saber Rider and the star sheriffs.
ReplyDeleteFriends- never gets old for me
ReplyDeleteThe OC- So many memories attatched to that song
Psych- a fun song that also hasn't gotten old
I LOVE theme songs... well, good theme songs. I broke it down into 2 categories (With Lyrics & Instrumental) and them by Decade of the series. Some I added not so much because I personally liked them, but of their pop culture significance.
ReplyDeleteThemes with Lyrics:
2010s: Rescue Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tH1PxXpYps
2000s: The Shield http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDB4xiA4dbc
Friends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esJPVkJDgAU
1990s: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu2krrhp--8
Cheers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KtAgAMzaeg
1980s: The Muppet Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh_aG5MzPVM
1970s: All in the Family http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F9vRVyV914
Brady Bunch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOtzujtyZHc
1960s: Gilligan's Island http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvA0pd_1MxQ
Instrumentals:
2000s: Boston Legal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDX42gjeKj0
Buffy The Vampire Slayer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYS-7mqpc7w
1990s: Twin Peaks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDuGN6K3VQ
1980s: The A-Team http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MVonyVSQoM
Magnum P.I. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64GyuozXtnQ
Taxi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzhwx8aOO0A
1970s: M.A.S.H. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gO7uemm6Yo
Mission Impossible http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWGeRgFa-hI
1960s: Hawaii Five-0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LnK8b_jk8w
It's a toss up between The A-Team and Psych!!
ReplyDeleteWow I just thought of this series yesterday with the QOD about changing actors in a role or in a lead character! I totally forgot the theme however.... Thanks for reminding me how good it was!
ReplyDeleteLoved when The Blues Brothers sang Rawhide in the honky tonk bar in their movie!
ReplyDeleteFor those that like the Carnivale theme song I suggest Jeff Beal's music! He did all the scoring and music on Carnivale, as well as the score on Monk, Rome Ugly Betty, In Plain Sight Theme, Jesse Stone TV movies and many more. Plus he has original CDs in addition.
ReplyDeleteHow could I have forgotten the theme from Cops?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYott1SeA5g
ReplyDeleteBad Boys by Inner Circle.
The Muppet Show! I miss it.
ReplyDeleteJAG and MASH openings are really cool!
ReplyDeleteThe Chicago Code theme
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGqIlLyiTik&feature=related
Season one Grey's Anatomy theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azgrAbhlxDk
Scrubs theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tOG3v_pnqE
All 3 House M.D themes (American, Singaporean and European)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5i5ERDE_2E&feature=related
Love Apocalyptica, Darling Violetta, Rasputina, etc and thank Joss Whedon, Buffy and Angel for exposing me to the genre!
ReplyDeleteEver listened to "Jorane", Zoe Keating, or to a lesser degree Damien Rice? The first 2 are cellists and the music is all cello, less rock, but simply amazing. Damien is more acoustic coffee house rock... you have probably heard his song "The Bowler's Daughter" ,but a lot of his songs have more cello based music.
... not enough strings in rock. Okay, sure there is Symphonic Metal like Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation etc... Some are awesome, but that growling and cliche "dark metal" edge ruins so much of it for me. We need more Gothic orchestral rock bands! :)
Loved the crotchety old guys in the balcony! and the Swedish Chef. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a collection of TV Theme songs that I listen to everyday.
ReplyDeleteGilligan's Island, The Love Boat, CHiPs, The Little House on the Prairie, Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Waltons, and The Brady Bunch are among my favourites.
I love a great theme song I can sing along to
ReplyDeletemy faces are
Gilligans island
Hawaii 5-0
Psych (and all the alternate versions)
South park
The simpsons
Big bang theory
NCIS
And all the theme songs which aren't theme songs at all like lost and supernatural, those dark, slow ominous tones and startlingly loud glass shattering (lost and supernatural respectively) are just the best little tunes to hum along to :)
Damien's best-kown song probably is "9 Crimes" which was also used on a pretty good True Blood season 3 episode. And talking about Damien Rice almost always reminds me of Charlie Terrell. Ever since I heard his song "Redneck Gigolo" in the vastly underrated movie gem "Poolhall Junkies" I love this guy.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I don't really care much about themes. The only thing that came to my mind was the theme of the movie Boondock Saints which even got me to learn playing the tin whistle.
ReplyDeleteArrested Development
ReplyDeleteI have read your blog.. the Bob Loblaw lawblog.... You, sir...are a mouthful!
ReplyDeleteYES DAMAGES. :)
ReplyDelete"take my love, take my land, take me where I can not stand...."
ReplyDeleteLol, which show do you mean? Earth Final Conflict Boone/Liam S1/S2, MASH Henry, Trapper, and Frank for Potter, BJ, and Charles? Or The movie version of MASH to the TV show lol?
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I mostly listen to classical music, but Nightwish and Apocalyptica are definitely awesome :). I've never heard of the others, so I'll check them out! Oh, and I do like Damien Rice, but don't know his stuff particularly well.
ReplyDeleteIf you like pop with classical influences, check out Patrick Watson or Pierre Lapointe (piano), or, my personal favourite, The Swell Season (or The Frames, same lead singer).
Darling Violetta does the theme from Angel, Rasputina did a few Buffy songs (I think you were a fan of both shows). Both are that light Gothic alternate rock sound.
ReplyDeleteI will check out those artists. I like some classical but have always had a hard time finding musicians I like as much as the people suggesting them to me. I like Yo-yo ma and a few others whose names escape me (they aren't in my heavy rotation list). Any other cellist you can suggest?
A few years ago I got into some "classical" guitarists like Newton Faulkner, Rodrigo y Gabriella etc. Love that percussionist guitar sound.
I meant Earth: Final Conflict's theme.
ReplyDeleteOh, then yes, I know Darling Violetta lol. My bad. And yeah, I am a huge Buffy/Angel fan! If you like The Frames, have you seen the movie Once? The Swell Season is essentially the group Glen Hansard (lead singer of the frames) formed with the girl from that movie. Either way, I would recommend that movie to everyone ever!
ReplyDeleteI guess when it comes to classical music, I'm not really a fan of particular artists. I just like specific composers. That aside, the best cello player I have heard would probably be Jacqueline du Pré. She has a really depressing/tragic life story involving dying of MS and her music is just so incredibly passionate.
"When I am through with you, there won't be anything left."
ReplyDeleteI think that sums it up for me. (Damages' theme song is just PERFECT)
Others include: Veronica Mars, Dexter, Carnivale, Fringe, Medium, X Files, Angel, Buffy, Charmed, and so many others...
Never saw Once... maybe I will add it to my Netflix queue.....Added Jaqueline du Pre to my "to listen to" list...
ReplyDeleteRecall the band at the Bronze playing in season 2 episode with the Judge? They played a song called Transylvanian Concubine... That is Rasputina.
You listen to them every day? That's impressive.
ReplyDeleteLove Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins (The Chicago Code).
ReplyDeleteThere are already so many great theme songs in the comments, it so hard to decide which one is the best.
ReplyDeleteI just have to throw in a little 80s flavor -> Riptide :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMq59GCaIfw ... and "21 Jump Street" and "McGyver"
Yeah, I love that song, it's really great and fits the show well!
ReplyDeleteOh, this will be fun :D
ReplyDeleteTWILIGHT ZONE - Def second this one...it's so DOO DOO DOO DOO and very original...you can recognise it anywhere.
DOCTOR WHO - Same as above
X- FILES - Another 'iconic' theme tune for a 'iconic' show......the longer version is even better.
BAYWATCH - Ok, don't all hit me at once...but gotta say, i love this theme tune that replaced the original one of season 1.....and it is so AWESOME to work out to..."i'll be ready....I'LL BE READY"
LITLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE - Oh' this one is so 'nostalgic' for me...My Mam used to have this on, on a sunday while she made the 'Roast'.....and i used to sit there as a kid watching this show, and i could smell the chicken/veg *sigh* .....really brings back memories :))
FRIENDS - "I'll be there for you".....this one was really fun.
St ELSEWHERE - this was another one i loved....don't ask me why!
COPS - Never watched the show but the "Bad Boys" song had me rockin out....i'm very embarassed now ;))
STARGATE - Love the theme tune of this, but the movie theme is even better...actually the whole score is impressive <3
HOUSE - Hate this show, but love 'Nara'
MASK - Another one i'm completely embarassed to admit i like..... but it's just so 'guilty pleasure' to listen to...I have it on my Ipod *hangs head in shame*
I'll be leaving now...enough embarassment for one day :))
I put them on my iPod and docked it to my alarm clock.
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a fun way to wake up!
ReplyDeletechuck
ReplyDeletefriends
smallville
buffy
dexter
tbbt
himym
psych
scrubs
merlin
stargate
fringe
Oh, I love this question!
ReplyDeleteThe Friends theme song is amazing. I love it so much! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQjoHzMRsM8
I've heard the "Growing Pains" theme song so much that I have it memorized. It's one of my favorites of all time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liFmMcmigsQ
The Who's The Boss? theme song is also good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUyLmfPhP5I
And I agree about Hawaii Five-0!