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equate brand · 09-17-2004, 12:55 PM

Does anyone here know who performed the theme song for Sanford and Son? I'm talking about the original from the show....is it even available to purchase on CD?

Thanks

Dr. Jazz · 09-17-2004, 02:08 PM

The theme song is called "The Streetbeater" by Quincy Jones. The full length version (it runs about 3 mintues) can be found on one of Quincy Jones' many Greatest Hits CDs. The shorter version can be found on TV's Greatest Hits Vol. 2: 70's & 80's.

rinride · 09-19-2004, 12:26 PM

That's right Quincy Jones.....

glenny · 09-19-2004, 01:45 PM

I always thought the original version of the Quincy Jones song was like 7 or 8 minutes long??

mooseface · 09-19-2004, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by glenny
I always thought the original version of the Quincy Jones song was like 7 or 8 minutes long??

Yep - & I for one would love to see it performed live!

GARFIELDKOOL · 09-21-2004, 12:46 PM

I liked the theme song. It was funky and hip in its own way. A friend of mine said the song sounds too depressing, but he's not a fan of S&S.

09-17-2004, 12:55 PM	#1
equate brand Member First Time Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2004 Posts: 1	New poster......simple question Does anyone here know who performed the theme song for Sanford and Son? I'm talking about the original from the show....is it even available to purchase on CD? Thanks

09-17-2004, 02:08 PM	#2
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,099	The theme song is called "The Streetbeater" by Quincy Jones. The full length version (it runs about 3 mintues) can be found on one of Quincy Jones' many Greatest Hits CDs. The shorter version can be found on TV's Greatest Hits Vol. 2: 70's & 80's.

09-19-2004, 12:26 PM	#3
rinride Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9	That's right Quincy Jones.....

09-19-2004, 01:45 PM	#4
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	I always thought the original version of the Quincy Jones song was like 7 or 8 minutes long??

09-21-2004, 12:46 PM	#6
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I liked the theme song. It was funky and hip in its own way. A friend of mine said the song sounds too depressing, but he's not a fan of S&S.