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jamesanthony · 04-15-2004, 02:15 PM

For me definitely the last one with Boyz II Men. It made moer sense for them to be singing than Aretha or Phoebe Snow who were mature singers. Also the visuals for Dwayne, Whitley and Freddie show their evolutions. Julian and Byron even show up. Mr Gaines popping up as Kim's patient is funny as well. The credits for Lena, Gina and Charmayne pretty much summarize their personalities and although they aren't credited we get to see tyrell and Dorian in several scenes as well as Jennifer Lewis. Ron dancing with all the women shows that he han't changed all that much though.

vashti1999 · 04-15-2004, 11:36 PM

As for the visual opening credits, I liked the final season for all the reasons you mentioned, but in terms of the theme song performance, it's just wrong to pick somebody over the queen of soul. I liked all three, Phoebe's version was a favorite and Boyz II Men were funky, but that's the QUEEN OF SOUL you're talking about. I can't put anyone above the queen.

Mr. Television · 04-15-2004, 11:40 PM

I like the Aretha Franklin version.

marvin g · 04-16-2004, 08:44 PM

The Aretha version, of course!

tanabi5790 · 04-17-2004, 05:09 PM

Boyz II Men version. Aretha Frankiln is 2nd, and Phoebe Snow is LAST. It wasn't that Phoebe Snow was a bad singer, it was just the music didn't fit the show. It was sort of like the "Roseanne" theme song which is nothing like ADW.

CCRYDER1968 · 04-18-2004, 04:32 PM

I like the first one,visually because it seems more young and collegey and fun.It looks like a "commercial" for that school and would attract students

combsisthebest · 05-01-2004, 06:56 PM

I'm not sure what version it is, but it sounds like Aretha Franklin. It is the second one.

Da_Diva001 · 05-17-2004, 03:24 PM

Definately Aretha's version, I liked the visual of the 1st theme but I hate the slow drawl and bluesy feel of the song. Plus, I absolutely hated the 1st season, what a waste of time!

Southern Hellraiser · 07-27-2005, 01:12 AM

I like the Boys II Men theme better.

spunkygirl · 07-30-2005, 05:17 PM

Aretha version

Mr. Monitor · 07-31-2005, 01:41 PM

The Boyz II Men opening is my absolute favorite for the theme music and the visuals.

Brian Damage · 07-31-2005, 02:02 PM

Aretha is the only one I remember.

realchic1999 · 08-01-2005, 10:20 PM

Though Season 1 had its flaws, its theme song shined through. I loved Phoebe Snow's slow, sultry voice.

Southern Hellraiser · 08-13-2005, 06:56 PM

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ThomasE · 11-06-2005, 08:43 PM

Mine is the Boyz to Men theme.

04-15-2004, 02:15 PM	#1
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	which version of the opening is your favorite? For me definitely the last one with Boyz II Men. It made moer sense for them to be singing than Aretha or Phoebe Snow who were mature singers. Also the visuals for Dwayne, Whitley and Freddie show their evolutions. Julian and Byron even show up. Mr Gaines popping up as Kim's patient is funny as well. The credits for Lena, Gina and Charmayne pretty much summarize their personalities and although they aren't credited we get to see tyrell and Dorian in several scenes as well as Jennifer Lewis. Ron dancing with all the women shows that he han't changed all that much though.

04-15-2004, 11:36 PM	#2
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Star Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	As for the visual opening credits, I liked the final season for all the reasons you mentioned, but in terms of the theme song performance, it's just wrong to pick somebody over the queen of soul. I liked all three, Phoebe's version was a favorite and Boyz II Men were funky, but that's the QUEEN OF SOUL you're talking about. I can't put anyone above the queen.
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04-15-2004, 11:40 PM	#3
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04-17-2004, 05:09 PM	#5
tanabi5790 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 16, 2004 Location: the happiest place on earth! Posts: 265	Boyz II Men version. Aretha Frankiln is 2nd, and Phoebe Snow is LAST. It wasn't that Phoebe Snow was a bad singer, it was just the music didn't fit the show. It was sort of like the "Roseanne" theme song which is nothing like ADW.
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04-18-2004, 04:32 PM	#6
CCRYDER1968 #1 Sitcom Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 438	I like the first one,visually because it seems more young and collegey and fun.It looks like a "commercial" for that school and would attract students
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04-16-2004, 08:44 PM	#4
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	The Aretha version, of course!

05-01-2004, 06:56 PM	#7
combsisthebest Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 04, 2004 Posts: 292	I'm not sure what version it is, but it sounds like Aretha Franklin. It is the second one.

05-17-2004, 03:24 PM	#8
Da_Diva001 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 72	Definately Aretha's version, I liked the visual of the 1st theme but I hate the slow drawl and bluesy feel of the song. Plus, I absolutely hated the 1st season, what a waste of time!

07-27-2005, 01:12 AM	#9
Southern Hellraiser Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 08, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 19,960	I like the Boys II Men theme better.
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07-30-2005, 05:17 PM	#10
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Aretha version

07-31-2005, 01:41 PM	#11
Mr. Monitor Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2004 Posts: 402	The Boyz II Men opening is my absolute favorite for the theme music and the visuals.

07-31-2005, 02:02 PM	#12
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Aretha is the only one I remember.

08-01-2005, 10:20 PM	#13
realchic1999 Embrace nothingness! Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2001 Posts: 719	Though Season 1 had its flaws, its theme song shined through. I loved Phoebe Snow's slow, sultry voice.
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08-13-2005, 06:56 PM	#14
Southern Hellraiser Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 08, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 19,960	...
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11-06-2005, 08:43 PM	#15
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Mine is the Boyz to Men theme.