40 TV Theme Songs Every 40-Something knows by heart
Your television programs from the 80s of the 80s have had very eye-catching tunes.
In thelate 70s and in the 80s, TV programming has seen some innovation. There were more socially conscious series asJeffersons, more feminine shows likeAngles of Charlieand more programs focused on young people likeThe company of three. But there was something that managed to stay the same - and it was theme songs you could sing. If you look at a police procedure as21 Jump Street or a sitcom likeShotsYou could count on your television programs from the 70s and the 80s of the 80s to start with catchy earlings. Here we have rounded some of the bestTV thematic songs that every 40-something remembers.
1 Shots(1978-1986)
Thethematic songShots Introduced audiences to "a man of ways", "Wieldy White Widower Phillip Drummond, and the two black boys he adopted, Arnold and Willis Jackson. The family was certainly unconventional for his audience of the end of the 70s and From the early 80s, but as the thematic song reminded viewers, "it takes differing traits to move the world."
2 The facts of life(1979-1988)
"You take good, you're doing the harm, you both take them and there, you have" this reversal ofShots, who saw the old housekeeper in the family Drummond, Edna Garrett, assumes the role of cleaning at a single boarding school.The eye-catching theme song at this spinoff was written byAlan Thicke, the same man who wrote "he needs differs" a few years before.
3 Taxi(1978-1983)
Even ifTaxi was a largely dizzy sitcom on a group of taxi drivers in New York, theTheme Somber Instrumental Reflected the series' occasionally more of your melancholy tone. The title of theBob JamesTune, "Angela", refers toa character From the third episode - an unhappy and unpleasant woman that Alex comes out to a date.
4 Charles in charge(1984-1990)
Scott BaioSitcom plays like Charles, a student from a college who settles with a family and serves as a guardian to their three children in exchange for the House and the Board of Directors.The theme song Arranged the disposition well: "The new boy in the neighborhood lives downstairs and it is included, it's just there to take care of me as it is a family."
5 Welcome Back, Kotter(1975-1979)
Sometimes a great theme song can have an impact on the show it is written. Case in point:Welcome back, Kotter.The series, which focuses on a teacher who returned to his Alma Mater to take charge of a rehabilitation class, originally went to be calledKotter.But it ended up borrowing his title ofhis theme song "Welcome back," written by Lovin 'Spooful directs SingerJohn Sebastian.
6 Alice(1976-1985)
Although the spontrase "kisses my grains" can beAlice 's most durable cultural impact, those who watched the series when it was on the 70s and the 80s, always rememberThe theme song. Interpreted byLinda Lavin,the actress Who played as a waitress Alice Hyatt, "There is a new girl in city" brilliantly (and melodically) reflected Alice's trip as a widow moving to Phoenix to start again.
7 Family ties(1982-1989)
Few shows captured the generational division of the 80s just likeFamily ties, in which the ancient hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton had stubbed with their son of Reagene Alex, played by a youngMichael J. Fox. However,The theme song of the show, "Without us," reinforced his main idea thatfamily ties could overcome anything: "And there is nothing we can not love anything mutually."
8 JEM(1985-1988)
Was there someone colder than Jem, the Alter ego of Jerrica Benton and the main singer of Jem and holograms? Of course, she was not real, but the music of the animated series was electric enough for viewers to forget that.The song used for the opening theme"Really scandalous", focused on the "different role" of Jerrica as Jem-and if you've grown up in the 80s, you certainly remember this classic and catchy melody.
9 Lavante & Shirley(1976-1983)
"Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!" You may not knowwhat these words meanbut if you say them aloud, do not be surprised when every 40-something in the neighborhood begins to singThe theme song ToLavante & Shirley. The optimistic tuning, "making our dreams come true", was just one of the many reasons for which the public fell in love with Laverne Defazio and Shirley Feeney.
10 Hill Street Blues(1981-1987)
It might not have words, but anyone who came from age in the 80s may buzz ofThe theme ofHill Street Blues. It was written byMike post, the same man who composed the tunes of the catchy intro forLaw and order andNypd blue.
11 The love boat(1977-1986)
Although there are always new passengers on the SS.Pacific princess,The only constant wasThe theme song of the show, "The love boat." "Defining a course for the adventure, your mind on a new romance", promised the thematic song - and with the various romantic crew errors and the passengers of the boat, it is enough to tell each episode.
12 Fame(1982-1987)
TV showFame borrowedtheme song, as well as his name, from the original film of 1980. At the moment when the show was broadcast in 1982, the song was already a huge hit-he won aAcademy's price for the best original song The previous year - and the lyrics captured the ambitious theme of the series, which continued to follow students in the high school of the fictitious city of New York for the performing arts.
13 Eight(1977-1981)
During his first two seasons,Eight Used an instrumental theme that was largely forgotten. Of the third season on, however,Grant Goodve-The actor who played David, the oldest of the eight children of the show sang his voice in aNew theme song, one with real lyrics. This later is the one you probably remember; it was ahealthy Declaration that "eight is enough to fill our lives with love".
14 Bosom Buddies(1980-1982)
A youngTom Hanks watched next toPeter Scolari inBosom Buddies, a comedy on two single men who disguised themselves as women to live in a complex of affordable apartments. Certainly, this parcel would probably not fly in 2019, but that does not make the theme song of the show without more timeless.His opening melody was actually theBilly Joel Song "My life, although it has been re-recorded by a different singer for the show.
15 Perfect strangers(1986-1993)
The "perfect foreigners" mentioned in the title of this show were Wisconsinit Larry Appleton and his Far Foreign Cousin Balki Bartokomous. Could this incompatible pair learn to live together and get along?The theme song, "Nothing is going to stop now", certainly seemed to think it!
16 Golden girls(1985-1992)
Thanks to the repeated episodes as the coast side by side, even today,Golden girls remains one of the best-known and loved television series of all time. And of course, almost as cherished as the characters of the show ishis theme song, "Thank you for being a friend." It is a celebration of the tight bonds of the chosen family - whether you are young, middle-aged or a group of Sassy retirees sharing a house in Miami.
17 Empty nest(1988-1995)
Although his characters have been introduced on an episode ofGolden girls,Empty nest suffered major changes when it appeared ashis own turnaround. And in addition to a new plot, he also has aSong of theme catchy of his own, called "continues life". As "Thank you for being a friend," the song has a pretty universal message: when bad things happen, take it day after day.
18 Jeffersons(1975-1985)
With an impressive 11 seasons run,Jeffersons managed to be on the air for more time than the show, he came out of,All in the family. And althoughAll in the family was a perfectly popular series, most people will agree thatJeffersons also had aMany theme songs trapeur than its predecessor.
In "Movin 'on Up," Viewers learned conversation of the Jefferson family, how they traded in their old house for rent in a "deluxe apartment in the sky." Try not to sing the song - we dare you.
19 Alf(1986-1990)
Although theinstrumental theme song ToAlf was not made by the alien life form itself, itwas made by a person of the same name:Alf clausen. If you recognize the name, it's probably because Clausen also did an outstanding job onThe simpsons. Although theAlf The theme is not asinstantly recognizable like music onThe simpsons Does the old fans of the sci-fi sitcom still know by heart.
20 Growth pains(1985-1992)
"As long as we stopped," thetheme songGrowth pains, Captured the warmth of the family sitcom. It helped that the opening titles showed the distribution of childhood photos, so that the Seamsvers feel like a real family.
21 Who's the boss?(1984-1992)
Who's the boss? starTony Danza As Tony Micelli, a basketball player retired balloon-Basketball-Live-in-house-for a household of hard advertising executive played byJudith Light. Although the title of the series reflected the power struggle between the two main characters,theme song"Any new life", focused on the dramatic career change Tony.
22 The Smurfs(1981-1989)
What it means "smurf"? Well, if you want answers, you probably should not turn to "The song"The theme for the popular anime series. Based on the words of the song," Smurf "is something of a verb purpose with a meaning that changes depending on the context it is used. This is really the only logical explanation of how you could Get lyrics like, "Schtrouiller all day" and "Schtrouft yourself a smile," is not it?
23 21 Jump Street(1987-1991)
21 Jump Street StarHolly Robinson Treatment dual on the series of these 80s on young cops. She not only played Sergeant Judy Hoffs, but she also sangThe theme song of the showWhich highlighted the link between the officers with lyrics like, "You do not have to be alone, we will not let you down."
24 Cheers(1982-1993)
One of the most famous TV themes songs of all time "Where everybody knows your name"Is almost as likedCheers himself - and with good reason.Gary Portnoy, Who also wrote the themes forPunky Brewster andMr. Belvedere, Delivered a song that captures the warm and nostalgic feeling of a second home - even if there happens to be a bar.
25 227(1985-1990)
Marla GibbsWho had already made a name for itselfJeffersons, Played on this show as the woman Mary Jenkins gossip frosange. She also sangThe theme song of the showWhich also celebrated the concept of home - or, in this case, 227 Lexington Place, the building of predominantly black flats where Mary and her family resided.
26 The company of three(1977-1984)
The roommates may have changed overThe company of threeS eight seasons, buttheme song always remained the same. "Come and knock on our door" is another of these living themes that instantly hang (even if you still do not know what "where kisses are hers and hers and his" means).
27 Remington Steele(1982-1987)
No words? No problem. When you have greatHenry Mancini compose a theme, youremember a song independently. Yes, in addition to writing thepopularPink Panther theme and the Academy Award-winning "Moon River", "Mancini has given usthemeRemington Steele. The show played a youngPierce Brosnan as a former detective conxicité.
28 Punky Brewster(1984-1986)
If you grew up in the 80s, there is a very good chance that you would be punky Brewster. And who could blame you? Punky, played byMoon frye sunWas bright, precocious and adorable.The theme song of the show Captured his ability to increase everyone around her: "Every time I turn around," his mind lifted me right away. "
29 My two dads(1987-1990)
The idea ofhave two daddy In 2019 is not as shocking as in the 80s. But the two fathers inMy two dads Did not be a couple - they were ascending Michael Taylor and Spirit Free Joey Harris, two men who came to romance the same woman and were allowed to raise her child after her death. It was a comedy for ages andhis theme song, "You can count on me," captured the tone perfectly.
30 It's the Garry Shandling show(1986-1990)
There was meta, then there is this show, which took things in a brand new level. Unlike other sitcoms, the characters in this Garry Shandling series, played byGarry Shandling-knew They were on a television show. The theme song "This is the theme of Garry's show, "was naturally as self-repository.
31 Mr. Belvedere(1985-1990)
The Owens were for a shock when they hired the Prim and the good Mr. Belvedere, as the butler, who felt evil in his place in the chaotic house. This clash culture was central to show the theme song to show "According to our new arrival, "who noted that while the house was messy, there was now" a change in the status quo ".
32 Read rainbow(1983-2006)
BecauseRead rainbow Courished for so many years, it's not just 40 years old who know his theme song. Anyone who has grown in recent decades should be able to recite the memory. Like the series as a whole,The theme song Expressed the power to read, recalling young people than in books, they can be anyone and transport anywhere.
33 Married to children(1987-1997)
The song "Love and marriage"Has become so associated with this long-term Sitom Fox that you would have forgotten to forget that it was written more than 30 years before the series of the series. And you would be forgiven not to realize that theFrank Sinatra The air was supposed to be sincere. After all, in the context of the Sardonic show, often exhausted,wedding feels more like a death penalty than a blessing.
34 The Angels of Charlie(1976-1981)
Long before the child of destiny orAriana Grande,Miley Cyrus, andLana del Rey Blood themes forThe Angels de Charlie 'Large adaptations on the screen - in 2000 and 2019, respectively - there was theTheme to the original television series. You can not sing with her-see because there are no lyrics - but if you have been a fan of these angels from the beginning, you surely know the melody.
35 Conceive(1986-1993)
Georgia was an important part ofConceive, a show that followed a group of women working in an Atlanta design company. So, it was logical to use the song of the official state- "Georgia in my mind"-As the theme of the TV show. The version onConceiveHowever, was just instrumental.
36 A different world(1987-1993)
While he started as a falloutCosby Show, withLisa Bonet Reprogram his role as Denise HuxTable,A different world Expanded its reach when Bonnet is part after the first season. The frame remained the historically Black Hillman College, but the focus has moved to new characters andThe theme song Got a new singer: thelegendary Aretha Franklin.
37 Phyllis(1975-1977)
It has never been so successful thatRhodabut this other reversal ofThe Mary Tyler Moore Show always had his fans, thank you largely to StarCloris Leachman. Perhaps the series could never be as popular as its predecessors,Opening titles opted for a cheeky tone, parodify the unbridled optimism ofThe Mary Tyler Moore Show With a sarcastic Broadway number.
38 Leave me alone!(1981-1987)
As a general rule, ifNell Carter Stare on your show, you should have you sing the theme song. And thankfully, that's just whatLeave me alone!made. Carter played Nell, maid to the Kanisky family. Although the series was a Sitcom of the family,the theme Presented a serious drama: "Gimme a break! The game is survival!"
39 Roseanne(1988-1997)
It was not until the last season ofRoseanne-Well, from the original race, at least - thatThe theme song got lyrics, interpreted by Blues Traveler Lead SingerJohn Popper. And if you do not remember words, you definitely remember at least the sax-heavy melody that flamboyed through your speakers for the best part ofthe 90's. Moreover, who could forget's Brash's Brashto laugh at the end?
40 Silver spoons(1982-1987)
The sweet and childish tone of "Together, "The thematic song toSilver spoons, makes sense when you consider that the show was about a child, Ricky Stratton and his man's man from a father, Edward. Despite their differences - and the decades that separated them - Ricky and Edward continually sought undergoing ground and that the theme song promised a happy end for the unlikely pair. "Together, we will find our way." And for more than an old jingles school,These memorable tags of the 1980s will make you so nostalgic.
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