A TV show's theme song can play a huge part in making the series memorable, even more so when a well-known musician or band is performing it.

Today, TV theme songs just don't have the same pop that they used to have. Back in the day, they had real style, and they almost told a whole story in the little time they had before the show started.

A great TV theme song has an almost magical quality. It turns into a portal rather than merely introducing a show. Those opening notes bring back memories of late-night binge sessions when you ...

If you are of a certain age, you remember when TV theme songs actually meant something. They were almost a character themselves on the show. Unlike many of today’s themes that air for ten seconds or ...

Michael Walsh is a graduate of the Northern Film school and spends his spare time watching and writing films and TV. Mike lives in Rochdale, England We may be in the golden age of television, but ...

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We're celebrating the centennial of Henry Mancini, born 100 years ago today. He composed numerous TV and movie theme songs including the themes to The Pink Panther, Peter Gunn and "Moon River" from ...

The evolution of the TV theme song is something that could and likely is studied in college courses around the country because, once upon a time, they basically told audiences the whole story upfront, ...

A lot of TV show theme songs become famous without ever becoming hit singles. However, these classic rock TV theme songs are the exception to the rule. Notably, one of the songs in question was ...

Christine is a freelance writer for Collider with two decades of experience covering all types of TV shows and movies spanning every genre. With a particular affinity for dramas, true crime, sitcoms, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What do Mariah Carey, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Barenaked Ladies have in common? You've probably heard a theme song they performed hundreds of ...