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savageamusement · 09-08-2006, 12:01 PM

Ahhh...

"Everybody cut loose, cut loose- kick off your Sunday Shoes"

Sure you know what movie that is from-

Right?

Music has been in movies and tv shows, pretty much throughout-

Sometimes the more popular the show, the more music they cram in-
or more rights they get- it is publicity after all

But what do you think?

When you trade for a show, and get to watching it- does music add to the enjoyment or ruin it for you?

Have you ever liked a soundtrack MORE than the show you traded for?

Some popular shows that music was a large part of of course was

W.K.R.P

Another popular one currently is Supernatural
A song was highlighted each episode, mainly at the end- it was the cue out.

Great picks if you ask me, and really got me thumping - to the next episode.

At times they have over done it, Glory days for example, added so much music, they had to "recap" what was in it at the end- took 7 minutes out of the show

but in all, music is part of many shows

"believe it or not I am walking on air..."

Was a top hit, when Greatest American Hero was out

And' Welcome back kotter-the theme song-
Still a hit or a golden oldie

SO what was your favorite theme song for a show you traded for, or still to this day enjoy?

Peanutbutter · 09-08-2006, 01:24 PM

Greatest American hero.

Song was the bomb!

jennymcc · 09-08-2006, 02:45 PM

So many good themes ... and lots that can stand on their own as just plain great songs. Some of my favorites:

Chico and the Man - Chico and the Man
Jesse - Time for You (by one of my favorite disbanded pop bands The Tories!)
Friends - I'll Be There for you (although so overplayed, still a great song by a great band!!)
Jake Effect (don't know the title or artist, but love the song!)
Empty Nest - Life Goes On (duh! Harry Weston is watching you!)
Gidget - (Wait till You See) My Gidget (can't help but sing to that one!!)
WKRP in Cincinnati - ("got kinda tired of packin' and unpackin'...")

I loved when Drew Carey used the Moon Over Parma song...very cute!

For instrumentals:
Sports Night
Two Guys and A Girl
West Wing
Wings
John Laroquette (funny one)
Newhart (very catchy)
Andy Griffith (classic!)
Dick Van Dyke (same)...

are some of my favorites!

Lex Luthor · 09-08-2006, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

Greatest American hero.

Song was the bomb!

I remember sitting by the AM radio with my cassette playing just dying for it to be played so I could tape it (a precurseor for addictions to come ?!?!).

Must have taken me weeks to get a copy where is was not voiced over by DJ's or cut off. Loved that song and show

jie3 · 09-08-2006, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartoondvds

I remember sitting by the AM radio with my cassette playing just dying for it to be played so I could tape it (a precurseor for addictions to come ?!?!).

Must have taken me weeks to get a copy where is was not voiced over by DJ's or cut off. Loved that song and show

Never heard of it, or the show, guess we didn't ger it over here.

J

digitalmonkey · 09-08-2006, 09:57 PM

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digitalmonkey · 09-08-2006, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartoondvds

I remember sitting by the AM radio with my cassette playing just dying for it to be played so I could tape it (a precurseor for addictions to come ?!?!).

Must have taken me weeks to get a copy where is was not voiced over by DJ's or cut off. Loved that song and show

I have the 45!

jie3 · 09-08-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

Greatest American hero.

Song was the bomb!

http://www.seethedonkey.com/tvthemes...ican%20Hero.au

Ok, i'll give that, it is good! Now i just have to see the show!

J

RepublicEagle · 09-09-2006, 06:07 PM

"The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle," definitely!

Lamont · 09-10-2006, 08:47 PM

Pop and my Aunt Esther said I should change my vote to the Sanford and Son theme song!

View Poll Results: What was your favorite Theme Song from a show you traded for?
Thank you for being a friend- Golden Girls	1	8.33%
Believe it or not---this is my favorite! (Greatest American Hero)	4	33.33%
Welcome Back- Well the names have all changed since you hung around	1	8.33%
You take the good, take the bad....Facts of life theme	0	0%
A song where everybody knows your name....Cheers of course	0	0%
Sunday Monday, Happy Days- Still gets me tappin'	2	16.67%
A three hour tour?? A three hour tour....	1	8.33%
Green Acres is the song to sing.....	0	0%
What would I do baby...without us? Family Ties	0	0%
Charles in charge of our days and our nights.....thats the stuff	0	0%
Does humming a theme count? Hitchcock, Addams Family, Twilight Zone there are so many !	1	8.33%
HEY mine isn't on here!! Its.........	2	16.67%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

09-08-2006, 12:01 PM	#1
savageamusement Cutest Couch Potato Senior Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2003 Posts: 2,103	Music and the Shows Ahhh... "Everybody cut loose, cut loose- kick off your Sunday Shoes" Sure you know what movie that is from- Right? Music has been in movies and tv shows, pretty much throughout- Sometimes the more popular the show, the more music they cram in- or more rights they get- it is publicity after all But what do you think? When you trade for a show, and get to watching it- does music add to the enjoyment or ruin it for you? Have you ever liked a soundtrack MORE than the show you traded for? Some popular shows that music was a large part of of course was W.K.R.P Another popular one currently is Supernatural A song was highlighted each episode, mainly at the end- it was the cue out. Great picks if you ask me, and really got me thumping - to the next episode. At times they have over done it, Glory days for example, added so much music, they had to "recap" what was in it at the end- took 7 minutes out of the show but in all, music is part of many shows "believe it or not I am walking on air..." Was a top hit, when Greatest American Hero was out And' Welcome back kotter-the theme song- Still a hit or a golden oldie SO what was your favorite theme song for a show you traded for, or still to this day enjoy?

09-08-2006, 01:24 PM	#2
Peanutbutter Let My People Go! Frequent Poster Join Date: May 28, 2006 Location: The Savage Lands Posts: 154	Greatest American hero. Song was the bomb!
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09-08-2006, 02:45 PM	#3
jennymcc VP:AmCanTranConComCo Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 13, 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 206	So many good themes ... and lots that can stand on their own as just plain great songs. Some of my favorites: Chico and the Man - Chico and the Man Jesse - Time for You (by one of my favorite disbanded pop bands The Tories!) Friends - I'll Be There for you (although so overplayed, still a great song by a great band!!) Jake Effect (don't know the title or artist, but love the song!) Empty Nest - Life Goes On (duh! Harry Weston is watching you!) Gidget - (Wait till You See) My Gidget (can't help but sing to that one!!) WKRP in Cincinnati - ("got kinda tired of packin' and unpackin'...") I loved when Drew Carey used the Moon Over Parma song...very cute! For instrumentals: Sports Night Two Guys and A Girl West Wing Wings John Laroquette (funny one) Newhart (very catchy) Andy Griffith (classic!) Dick Van Dyke (same)... are some of my favorites!
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09-08-2006, 09:57 PM	#6
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09-09-2006, 06:07 PM	#9
RepublicEagle Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 07, 2004 Location: Midfield, Alabama Posts: 121	"Gilligan's Island" "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle," definitely!
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09-10-2006, 08:47 PM	#10
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	Pop and my Aunt Esther said I should change my vote to the Sanford and Son theme song!
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