Doesn't this show have the best theme song? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JulieSomoski · 07-09-2007, 04:41 PM

Every time I watch this show, I make sure I'm there exactly when it starts just to listen to the theme! I mean, it fits the show perfectly, plus the opening credits as shot from a camera are amazing!

Wannabe Nerd · 09-16-2007, 12:12 AM

The opening credits definitely make me smile. I love the Joe Cocker's version of "With a Little Help From My Friends."

FactoryGirl · 09-16-2007, 12:55 AM

I love that song! I brought it on iTunes and that song makes me cry. In fact, the whole show sometimes makes me cry, the song and the show reminds me a little of my lost childhood(I grew up in the eighties and nineties)

JulieSomoski · 09-22-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

I love that song! I brought it on iTunes and that song makes me cry. In fact, the whole show sometimes makes me cry, the song and the show reminds me a little of my lost childhood(I grew up in the eighties and nineties)

Definitely liked the first version of the theme. Although, the sixth season version wasn't bad either. I loved the beginning . . . very catchy.

I was born in 1968, so this show really means a lot to me sentimentally. It was like growing up through my childhood all over again while watching TWY. I mean, this show made me laugh, and it made me cry a lot every Tuesday night. Definitely one of the best shows of it's era (if not the best).

An 80s Guy · 10-15-2007, 02:50 PM

I did not realize Itunes has it.I need to search for it later.

Schmoopie · 07-14-2008, 03:07 AM

LOVED The Wonder Years. Great show! And I loved the theme song as well. Fred Savage and Jason Hervey were great as brothers and I always thought that Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper of course!) was so beautiful! I hear she's a lawyer now and that Fred Savage's wife just had a baby. That's wonderful!

Andrea

Wreckless · 07-15-2008, 03:12 AM

Some people I know love the Beatles version, but I love the Joe Cocker version a million times more! Not only because it was the theme song for TWY and it fit the show to a tee, but the song itself is magnificent if I say so myself. Joe Cocker did a wonderful cover of the song and made it famous to as many people who recognized the original version as much.

Yooch · 07-15-2008, 03:26 AM

Oh, yes. I totally agree. The song (as was said) fit TWY perfectly!

And definitely the Joe Cocker version; and as mentioned, the Beatles version though good, would've been an anachronism to the setting.

catlover79 · 07-15-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Yooch

Oh, yes. I totally agree. The song (as was said) fit TWY perfectly!

And definitely the Joe Cocker version; and as mentioned, the Beatles version though good, would've been an anachronism to the setting.

I feel the same way. I like the Beatles' original (from the Sgt. Pepper album if I'm not mistaken), but I always thought Joe Cocker's version of the song was the best.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-15-2008, 11:56 AM

Everytime I hear the theme song and Joe Cocker's voice, I get chills...such a beautiful rendition of the song and a perfect fit for TWY!!!!

JulieSomoski · 07-20-2008, 04:21 PM

Yeah, the Joe Crocker version is WAY better than the Beatles version. Joe Crocker really made the song his own, while the Beatles just made it another song.

catlover79 · 07-20-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

Yeah, the Joe Crocker version is WAY better than the Beatles version. Joe Crocker really made the song his own, while the Beatles just made it another song.

I recall reading some time ago that the Beatles really loved Joe Cocker's version of the song.

wwyd · 08-06-2008, 04:56 PM

I really liked the way they used the later verse, the harder music and lyric. It fit the transition from child to teenager perfect.
Great Cocker track.

90sfan · 04-10-2011, 07:32 PM

Amazing song, and perfect for the show!

07-09-2007, 04:41 PM	#1
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07-15-2008, 03:26 AM	#8
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Oh, yes. I totally agree. The song (as was said) fit TWY perfectly! And definitely the Joe Cocker version; and as mentioned, the Beatles version though good, would've been an anachronism to the setting.
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07-15-2008, 11:56 AM	#10
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09-16-2007, 12:12 AM	#2
Wannabe Nerd Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 12, 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 9	The opening credits definitely make me smile. I love the Joe Cocker's version of "With a Little Help From My Friends."

09-16-2007, 12:55 AM	#3
FactoryGirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 10, 2007 Location: Spinning tunes at club Mood Posts: 448	I love that song! I brought it on iTunes and that song makes me cry. In fact, the whole show sometimes makes me cry, the song and the show reminds me a little of my lost childhood(I grew up in the eighties and nineties)

10-15-2007, 02:50 PM	#5
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	I did not realize Itunes has it.I need to search for it later.

07-15-2008, 03:12 AM	#7
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Some people I know love the Beatles version, but I love the Joe Cocker version a million times more! Not only because it was the theme song for TWY and it fit the show to a tee, but the song itself is magnificent if I say so myself. Joe Cocker did a wonderful cover of the song and made it famous to as many people who recognized the original version as much.

07-20-2008, 04:21 PM	#11
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	Yeah, the Joe Crocker version is WAY better than the Beatles version. Joe Crocker really made the song his own, while the Beatles just made it another song.

08-06-2008, 04:56 PM	#13
wwyd Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 11, 2002 Posts: 41	I really liked the way they used the later verse, the harder music and lyric. It fit the transition from child to teenager perfect. Great Cocker track.

04-10-2011, 07:32 PM	#14
90sfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 21, 2011 Location: PA Posts: 109	Amazing song, and perfect for the show!