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Show Tunes

In the TV shows you know and love, music doesn"t just play pivotal roles in introducing the episodes, they shape your memory of them. Here, Stephen Steps Lowe takes a look at the stories behind the best and most-loved TV theme tunes of all time.

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Show Tunes: Episode 10 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer...

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2024/12/06

In Episode 10 of Show Tunes, Stephen Steps Lowe takes a deep dive into the iconic theme song of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We look at how Joss Whedon envisioned the show's opening credits to blend the eerie atmosphere of horror with a lively rock 'n roll vibe, signaling that Buffy was far from a typical victim. Originally aiming for a somber instrumental intro, Whedon quickly realized the need for a more upbeat, rebellious sound that captured the show's quirky, youthful essence. After a failed

Show Tunes: Episode 9 - The Muppets Theme composed by...

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2024/11/29

In this episode of Show Tunes, Stephen Steps Lowe explores the iconic theme song for The Muppet Show ....composed by Jim Henson and Sam Pottle and written in 1976, the song became a key part of the show’s identity, setting the stage for the fun, eccentric world of the Muppets. Henson wanted the theme to be a joyful invitation, not just an introduction, which is reflected in the catchy and celebratory lyrics, "It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights." The upbeat orchestration,

Show Tunes: Episode 8 - The Prisoner by Ron Grainer

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2024/11/22

The iconic theme song to The Prisoner (first hitting screens in 1967), is composed by Ron Grainer, and has been reckoned as one of the most memorable and dRonald Erle Grainer (11 August 1922 – 21 February 1981) was an influential Australian composer, known for his work in the UK during the 1960s and 70s. He composed iconic theme music for TV shows like Doctor Who, Steptoe and Son, and Tales of the Unexpected, and also scored films such as The Omega Man (1971) and The Assassination Bureau

Show Tunes: Episode 7 - Magnum P.I by Mike Post and...

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2024/11/14

It’s Movember as we record this, so there can be no better time than now to pull out our Hawaiian shirts, dust off the Ferrari and wax that Mustache… ....because this week, well this week, we are doing this: Magnum P.I.'s theme is one of those rare TV moments that perfectly captures the essence of the show it represents. It’s not just that it’s catchier than a dose of the seasonal flu, it’s downright iconic in its own right, immediately recognizable and full of energy.

Show Tunes: Ep 6 - The X-Files Theme by Mark Snow

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2024/11/11

Even if you have never seen the show, you know the tune, you know the names and you want to believe The iconic theme song for cult sci-fi show, The X-Files was composed by Mark Snow, an American composer best known for his work in television and film. Instantly recognizable for its eerie, atmospheric sound, it became synonymous with the show’s mysterious, supernatural tone.

Show Tunes: Ep 5 - The Sopranos - Woke Up This...

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2024/11/01

The theme song for The Sopranos, Woke Up This Morning is written by the criminally underrated, Brixton band, Alabama 3.The track, for which, Alabama 3, rightly or wrongly, are perhaps best known, perfectly captures the essence of the series. Its blend of blues, rock, and electronic elements creates a gritty, atmospheric sound that mirrors the classic show’s exploration of the American mob life.

Show Tunes: Ep. 4 Dallas composed by Jerrold Immel

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2024/10/25

Unless this is all a fevered slip in the shower dream sequence we are uncovering one of the biggest and best themes ever: the iconic tune for Dallas. This is episode four of our run, where, assuming we don’t get cancelled, like some of the shows we will go on to mention, we are looking at some of the best gosh darned TV themes of all time. The theme for this unmissable slice of 80s prime time TV was composed by Jerrold Immel, capturing the show's supposed essence of drama and intrigue. Immel's

Show Tunes: Ep. 3 FAME by Michael Gore with lyrics by...

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2024/10/18

Let’s dig our leggings out, back comb the shizz out of our perms, and get on point as we are well and truly in classic territory here. Premiering in January 1982, Fame followed the lives of students at a performing arts high school, blending drama, music, and dance in a groundbreaking way. Running for six seasons and 136 episodes, the show was based on the 1980 film of the same name, following students and faculty at a fictional New York City High School for the Performing Arts.

Show Tunes: Episode 2 - Knight Rider by Stu Philipps

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2024/10/11

If you’ve never talked into your watch or done the sound effects to Knight Rider’s KITT, then have you ever lived? The theme tune for "Knight Rider," composed by Stu Phillips and featured in the show’s opening credits, is iconic for its synthesizer-heavy sound that perfectly captures the 1980s vibe. Phillips wanted to create a sound that matched the futuristic feel of the show, which centered around a talking car, KITT.

Show Tunes Ep.1

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2024/10/04

The Simpsons - Danny Elfman Welcome to the first episode of Show Tunes, where much like its distant cousin Song 2, we are setting about finding hidden gems behind the recording of our most beloved TV Show theme tunes. It’s taken us a while to get here…we will just say for reasons but now we are, we are very excited in what we are going to be bringing you. Show Tunes is all about the stories behind well known TV theme songs and, each week, we will be looking at a new one, its story and

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2023/09/05

The Trailer"In the TV shows you know and love, music doesn't just play pivotal roles in introducing the episodes, they shape your memory of them. Here, Stephen Steps Lowe takes a look at the stories behind the best and most-loved TV theme tunes of all time." Show Tunes is a brand new Podcast about the story behind the most famous TV Show Themes. Coming soon to Today Radio and to this channel.

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