The other night I started rewatching The Sopranos. As soon as the theme song started, I realized I remembered every note. Not just the music, but the feeling that came with it, gritty, ominous, and a little unsettling. Sopranos*Theme
That got me thinking about television theme songs from years ago. Some of them have become part of our personal history.
Cheers (and, of course, Friends) remind me of friendship and belonging. Cheers*Theme
The Rockford Files brings back memories of answering machine messages, car chases, and James Garner's easy charm. Rockford*Theme. He was such a Hunk!
Hawaii Five-O still feels like adventure, sunshine, and beaches. Hawaii*Theme
Let's not forget my favorite 50s-60s Western genre, including Bonanza. Bonanza*Theme
For some of us, Music is so powerful. It doesn't just preserve the song; it reminds us of a time in our lives.
I suspect everyone has a few theme songs like that. Songs that can transport us across decades in a matter of seconds.
What television theme song instantly takes you back? What show's opening music can you still hear in your head? Makes you smile? Makes you emotional? Want to get up and dance? (Anyone think Electric Avenue here? Electric*Theme.)