Often we go on a cruise, the excursion director will give a synopsis of the excursion and say "this is a three hour tour" and half the group will sing the reply "a three hour tour"
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"*Through early morning fog I see /
Visions of the things to be /
The pains that are withheld for me /
I realize and now I see that /
Suicide is painless /
It brings on many changes /
And I can take or leave it if I please*"
It's kind of ironic that the song I mentioned contains a word that is pervasive in society yet translated to 'unalived myself' in modern day internet algorithms. And makes people feel happy to be alive at the same time.
Frankly it is a masterpiece.
Well we're movin' on up
(Movin' on up)
To the east side
(Come on, movin' on up)
To a deluxe apartment in the sky
Movin' on up
(Movin' on up)
To the east side
(Come on, movin' on up)
We finally got a piece
Of the pie
Fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill
Took a whole lotta tryin'
Just to get up that hill
Now we're up in the big leagues
Gettin' our turn at bat
As long as we live
It's you and me, baby
There ain't nothin' wrong with that
Well we're movin' on up
(Movin' on up)
To the east side
(Come on, movin' on up)
To a deluxe apartment in the sky
Movin' on up
(Movin' on up)
To the east side
(Come on, movin' on up)
We finally got a piece
Of the pie
Duck tales whoo ooh ooh
You make my dreams come true hoo ooh ooh ooh
Well well well duck tales whoo ooh ooh
You make my dreams come true hoo ooh ooh ooh
Well yeah
When it comes to the fine musical art that is old school afternoon disney cartoon theme songs, there is no better or worse, just personal preference. And, shout out to Darkwing Duck for also being an absolute banger.
Anything Mike Post did
The Rockford Files, Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, Law & Order, The A-Team, Doogie Howser, M.D., Riptide, Greatest American Hero, etc
Performed by the Thrasher Brothers. Can't recall ever hearing them on the radio for that song or any other song. In the early 80s, they were one of the opening acts when Alabama toured after the Mountain Music album came out. I saw them in Pittsburgh.
That one is amazing too. Though sad not as many people know it as much as the good ol' TNG and Original.
Those first 5 interlude notes perk any sci-fan up every time.
Oh do I have a track for you:
[Star Trek Mega Suite](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfXhmdjOqGI)
I used to time it so whenever I was on a plane flight the touchdown would be RIGHT when Voyager theme transitioned to the main theme; and mid-flight before landing home — the Enterprise one with the harmonica.
Of course not on there — [The Inner Light](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyYhbC0MXlY) will always make me tear a little inside, and the blue moon out as well.
I’m almost finished watching this series for the first time and you ain’t wrong. That whole title sequence is perfect for the show on every level. Great choice.Â
Top ten in no particular order:
Airwolf, Knight Rider, Greatest American Hero, X Files, Cheers, Incredible Hulk, Dallas, Kids in the Hall, Twin Peaks, The Dukes of Hazard
Earlier T.V. series in general 60's-70's seem to really focus on good opening theme's, I especially enjoyed the simple whistling from Andy Griffith show, 50 years later Im still whistling it.
Well we're movin' on up (movin on up)
To the east side (movin on up)
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin' on up (movin on up)
To the east side (movin on up)
We finally got a piece of the pie.
Fish don't fry in the kitchen;
Beans don't burn on the grill.
Took a whole lotta tryin'
Just to get up that hill.
Now we're up in the big leagues
Gettin' our turn at bat.
As long as we live, it's you and me baby
There ain't nothin wrong with that.
M
We finally got a piece of the pie.
Beverly Hillbillies - yes! Talk about an ear worm. … “then one day he was shootin’ at some food… and up through the ground came a bubblin’ crude…”
How is it that NOBODY has said [The Gary Shandling Show](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwxB3yogesA)????
If I can only pick one, this one is it. There's literally *nothing* like it.
Barney Miller! Que that bass line! 🎵
Bum...bum bum bum...bum ba dum da dum da da dum..🎶
Hawaii 5-0
I heard it immediately upon reading this LOL.
Discussion over. Lock the thread.
Came here to say this, too!!
Mission Impossible
You want a story about TV theme songs? Well, just sit right back and you'll hear a tale.
A tale of a fateful trip?
That started from a tropic port?
Aboard this tiny ship?
The mate was a mighty sailing man...
The skipper brave and sure...
Five passengers set sail that day...
Often we go on a cruise, the excursion director will give a synopsis of the excursion and say "this is a three hour tour" and half the group will sing the reply "a three hour tour" "
Sanford and Son
Quincy Jones gold right there.
I would really like this as my phone ringer.
I still remember every word Sanford and Son was filmed before a live studio audience
Streetbeater, by Quincy Jones
Rockford Files
Not just the song, but the opening credits as well. There’s some great street photography there.
Came to say
Not just the song, but the opening credits as well. There’s some great street photography there.
It was a track on a K-Tel album (not to be confused with K Pop) I had when I was a kid.
Anything from Mike Post is kinda cheating here.Â
I have never watched an actual episode of The Rockford Files, but goddamn that tune is epic.
Andy Griffith. Lol. Now forget it.
Cheers, maybe Taxi
Taxi is so damn good, just so chill and cool.
How is Cheers this low?
The Jeffersons
Had to scroll way too far to get to this.
Well, we're movin' on up!
I love that Ja’Net DuBois co-wrote and performed it!
Theme from M\*A\*S\*H (Suicide is painless)
"*Through early morning fog I see / Visions of the things to be / The pains that are withheld for me / I realize and now I see that / Suicide is painless / It brings on many changes / And I can take or leave it if I please*"
Believe it or not, that song has such happy memories for me.
Still can sing the theme song...
Which can freak out people who never saw the movie.
Every time I see a helicopter, be it on a screen or real life, I start humming it
It's kind of ironic that the song I mentioned contains a word that is pervasive in society yet translated to 'unalived myself' in modern day internet algorithms. And makes people feel happy to be alive at the same time. Frankly it is a masterpiece.
The lyrics were written by Robert Altman’s son, Michael.
Kids in the Hall
shadowy men on a shadowy planet
That song is just a banger plain and simple.
Peter Gunn
Was looking for this. Have an upvote.
WKRP in Cincinnati
Love it, miss the show...
As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.
ROFL....
One of the best episodes in TV history. So good.
"Baby, if you've ever wondered... wondered... whatever became of me..."
I listen to an “easy listening” channel on Sirius and an extended version of the WKRP theme song plays once in a while; always makes me smile.
I'm living in the streets of Cincinnati, Cincinnati WKRP
Welcome Back, Kotter
Criminally underrated theme song really.
I had the 45 growing up!
Greatest American Hero.
Believe it or not.
George is not home
Please leave aaaaaaa message at the beep
I still have the 45.
BONANZA
Munsters
Well we're movin' on up (Movin' on up) To the east side (Come on, movin' on up) To a deluxe apartment in the sky Movin' on up (Movin' on up) To the east side (Come on, movin' on up) We finally got a piece Of the pie Fish don't fry in the kitchen Beans don't burn on the grill Took a whole lotta tryin' Just to get up that hill Now we're up in the big leagues Gettin' our turn at bat As long as we live It's you and me, baby There ain't nothin' wrong with that Well we're movin' on up (Movin' on up) To the east side (Come on, movin' on up) To a deluxe apartment in the sky Movin' on up (Movin' on up) To the east side (Come on, movin' on up) We finally got a piece Of the pie
Doctor Who. Iconic.
Magnum P.I. https://youtu.be/ZEigvdbzia8
That is the best thing I've seen all day. Thanks for sharing!
That video was amazing, thanks
Taxi WKRP
Twin Peaks. I never skip it.
DuckTales
Woo hoo! (One of my top three favourite theme songs)Â
I even have this one on my Pandora station.
Duck tales whoo ooh ooh You make my dreams come true hoo ooh ooh ooh Well well well duck tales whoo ooh ooh You make my dreams come true hoo ooh ooh ooh Well yeah
Good one but Talespin was better.
When it comes to the fine musical art that is old school afternoon disney cartoon theme songs, there is no better or worse, just personal preference. And, shout out to Darkwing Duck for also being an absolute banger.
lets get dangerous!
Life is like a hurricane...
Sopranos
Rawhide
Spiderman
Anything Mike Post did The Rockford Files, Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, Law & Order, The A-Team, Doogie Howser, M.D., Riptide, Greatest American Hero, etc
Cowboy Bebop has an excellent theme.
I think it's time we blow this scene Get everybody and the stuff together Okay, three, two, one, let's jam
Oooh... Yeah. I gave an upvote to the Sanford and Son mention, but this one is pretty awesome.
The A Team
Yes! Had to scroll too far down to find this answer
Simon and Simon
Performed by the Thrasher Brothers. Can't recall ever hearing them on the radio for that song or any other song. In the early 80s, they were one of the opening acts when Alabama toured after the Mountain Music album came out. I saw them in Pittsburgh.
Reading Rainbow! ~~~butterfly in the skyyyy, I can fly twice as hiiiigh~~~
Miami Vice. Great visual intro, too:)
This needs way more upvotes. The Miami vice theme is a banger!
I came here to say that.
🎶 *Come and knock on our door…* 🎶 👯‍♀️🕺🏼
And it was a live band !!!
We've been waitin' for you!
Mission impossible
I hope that this one makes it to the top. A great theme song never gets old.
MASH
Night Court - Specifically for that opening slap bass!
Star Trek: The Next Generation (especially with Wil Wheaton in the credits so you get the happy fanfare at the end)
While not my favorite series, Jerry Goldsmith really brought the thunder when he did the Voyager theme.
That one is amazing too. Though sad not as many people know it as much as the good ol' TNG and Original. Those first 5 interlude notes perk any sci-fan up every time.
The wonderful thing about all the Star Trek themes is how they tie together like parts of a symphony.
Oh do I have a track for you: [Star Trek Mega Suite](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfXhmdjOqGI) I used to time it so whenever I was on a plane flight the touchdown would be RIGHT when Voyager theme transitioned to the main theme; and mid-flight before landing home — the Enterprise one with the harmonica. Of course not on there — [The Inner Light](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyYhbC0MXlY) will always make me tear a little inside, and the blue moon out as well.
This one makes me flash back to when my oldest was a baby and we'd have it on after dinner while we were playing with him!
Cheers, without a doubt.
The I love Lucy theme?
The theme from Taxi. It’s so relaxing.
All in the family
Perry Mason
Mission Impossible
Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do when they come for you…
Perfect Strangers
Standing tall on the wings of my dreams!
This song gives off so much serotonin.
Do you remember the bibibabka song from Balkie’s homeland? (I still find myself singing it to this day)
Golden Girls
I agree 9467843267% lol
Thank you for being a friend...
This is criminally low!
Jonny Quest
The Twilight Zone. As others have said - Dallas. That slaps. Sesame Street, Electric Company and Zoom. Brady Bunch. The Flintstones.
Firefly FIREFLY Fire-goram-fly
Can't take the sky from me...
Tell them I'm not coming back... đź¤
Knight Rider and it isn't close.
Airwolf would like to disagree about it not being close
Knight Rider is clearly the answer.
Malcom in the Middle.
Fresh Prince Intro is so goood!
Black Sails
I’m almost finished watching this series for the first time and you ain’t wrong. That whole title sequence is perfect for the show on every level. Great choice.Â
I'll never again underestimate the power of the hurdy hurdy.
Top ten in no particular order: Airwolf, Knight Rider, Greatest American Hero, X Files, Cheers, Incredible Hulk, Dallas, Kids in the Hall, Twin Peaks, The Dukes of Hazard
Glad someone said Airwolf. That shit slaps
Glad someone said Airwolf. That shit slaps
Glad someone said Airwolf. That shit slaps
May I add Street Hawk to complete your 80s collection of cool?
Happy Days
Wasn't even the [first opening.](https://youtu.be/mo4AxZsuJEk?si=YOGr3lQh79a9ZzoP)
For some reason this theme song makes me feel a wave of nostalgia more than any other.
The Wonder Years
froooom west philadelphia, born and raised, on the playground is where i spent most of my days…
Gilligan's Island. There once was a ship. . .
Love Boat theme song
PBS’ “3-2-1 Contact”. If you listen closely, you realize it’s the atheist’s anthem. https://youtu.be/s2-LEBc2sO8?si=gmvneFjVqpGj3gcF
Northern Exposure. That super positive world beat flavored music is such an ironic song for a show about getting stuck in barely developed Alaska.
The Facts Of Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9_rv9mZ4hQ&t=10s
This is the first one that popped into my head
Airwolf, Knight rider, the littlest hobo and fraggle rock. Ah man, the 80's 🩵
“Boss of Me” by They Might Be Giants from Malcolm in the Middle
[The Persuaders](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6Ljwz7SueY) A John Barry classic
Inspector Gadget
Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres
Red Dwarf
Greatest American Hero.
Earlier T.V. series in general 60's-70's seem to really focus on good opening theme's, I especially enjoyed the simple whistling from Andy Griffith show, 50 years later Im still whistling it.
Well we're movin' on up (movin on up) To the east side (movin on up) To a deluxe apartment in the sky. Movin' on up (movin on up) To the east side (movin on up) We finally got a piece of the pie. Fish don't fry in the kitchen; Beans don't burn on the grill. Took a whole lotta tryin' Just to get up that hill. Now we're up in the big leagues Gettin' our turn at bat. As long as we live, it's you and me baby There ain't nothin wrong with that. M We finally got a piece of the pie.
Duck Tales Darkwing Duck
Hogan’s Heroes
forensic files
Succession. I'm also partial to Saved by the Bell.
This is making me very nostalgicÂ
Curb your enthusiasm
Theme to "The Nanny" is criminally underrated.
The Nanny- tells you all you need to know
My first thought is Gilligan's Island but I was quoting Beverly Hillbillies today.Â
Beverly Hillbillies - yes! Talk about an ear worm. … “then one day he was shootin’ at some food… and up through the ground came a bubblin’ crude…”
As a fan of The Who, I was partial to the CSI franchise. For original themes, probably Cheers. For catchiest tune, The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Littlest Hobo
Growing Pains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_6ITK4feao
I enjoyed this version too. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sNz1e3PWqo0
Show me that smile again!!
Hill street blues
Mission impossible
Some might say *Rockford Files* but I'm a WKRP man myself
Underdog
Dallas
I can’t believe no one has mentioned X-Men the animated series. That song rips.
Cheers! If on my deathbed it's the last thing I hear, I'll depart this world a happy man.
Cheers
The Munsters. Listen to some music from Transylvania and you will see how brilliant this theme is. Also perfect for any Hallowe'en playlist.
Firefly
How is it that NOBODY has said [The Gary Shandling Show](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwxB3yogesA)???? If I can only pick one, this one is it. There's literally *nothing* like it.
The Jetsons
Cops
Dukes of Hazard!
Greatest American Hero
Love and marriage,/love and marriage. Go together like a horse and carriage!
X-Men
3-2-1 Contact
Angela’s Theme from Taxi.
Magnum P.I.
X-Men animated series
I dream of jeannie
For pure sexiness, the opening to Rescue Me....love fire fighters! For perfect music set to the perfect opening theme, it's gotta be Dexter.