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RTL Today - Show Tunes

In the TV shows you know and love, music doesn't just play pivotal roles in introducing the episodes, they shape your memory of them. Here, Stephen Steps Lowe takes a look at the stories behind the best and most-loved TV theme tunes of all time.

  1. 3天前

    Show Tunes: Episode 19 - The A-Team (Mike Post) 21.02.25

    If you have a problem, and you can afford it, we've got a great podcast episode.... Today, we’re going to talk about a tune that’s burned into the brain of anyone who grew up in the 80s or even heard about this iconic show through pop culture. You know the one. That heartbeat-thumping, action-packed, and undeniably memorable theme from The A-Team! So, if you love it when a plan comes together, or need to drink laced milk before a flight, let’s break down why the A-Team theme is still one of the most unforgettable TV themes of all time. (image RTL.de + Archiv)

    7 分钟

  2. 2月14日

    Show Tunes: Episode 18 - The O.C.

    What. A. Tune. Phantom Planet - California Today, we’re diving into a song that defined a generation, launched a cultural phenomenon, and might just be the anthem of your teen years… or, if you’re like me, your adult years too. We're talking about California the theme from The O.C.! Now, before you grumble about this being an easy pick, please remember that this song was so catchy, it really should have come with a health warning and practically became the fifth main character on the show.

    6 分钟

  3. 2月7日

    Show Tunes - Episode 17 - Cheers “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”,

    "Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got.." If you’ve ever found yourself humming “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”, you’ll know just how special this song is to a bunch of people, on both sides of the Atlantic. So, we’re going to unpack not only the song but sip on the little bit of magic behind its creation and why it should remain on the list of best TV themes ever--- for, well….ever. (image: NBC archive)

    7 分钟

  4. 1月31日

    Show Tunes: Episode 16 - Dawson's Creek: I Don't Want To Wait by Paula Cole

    The track wasn’t just a catchy hit in 1996 — there's more going on here than just a tune that gets stuck in your head. Alright, let’s dive in. The song we're talking about is "I Don't Want to Wait" by Paula Cole, and it's tied so perfectly to Dawson’s Creek that it’s hard to imagine the show without it. Try, go one, picture Dawson’s massive forehead and curtains hairstyle with any other song. It may be fun, but it is not right, is it? First, let’s consider the way Dawson’s Creek changed the game for teen dramas. It wasn’t just about the high school love triangles or the angst of growing up; it was about showing the complexities of relationships, the messiness of emotions, and the blurry lines between adulthood and adolescence. (image: RTL.DE archive)

    6 分钟

  5. 1月24日

    Show Tunes: Episode 15 24.01.25 - I'll Be There For You by The Rembrandts

    Fountains, Umbrellas, Handclaps and double-takes it is of course, Friends.... ....because, if we’re being honest, we could have kicked things off with this one but opted against it, as we felt it was too on the nose to begin a series with. The theme song to Friends, “I’ll Be There for You” by the LA alternative duo, The Rembrandts, is widely considered one of the best TV show themes ever made, and for good reason. Aside from the fact that you can probably rattle off the lyrics verbatim, I’ll Be There For You really captures the heart of the show: lively, memorable, and full of that sense of friendship and togetherness that can only really be found on TV and/or prison.

    8 分钟

  6. 1月17日

    Show Tunes: Episode 14 – Baywatch: I’m Always Here

    Today we're taking a sun-soaked trip down memory lane to explore the theme song of one of the most iconic shows of the '90s......... Baywatch. Premiering in 1989, the show quickly became a global sensation. It’s known for its beautiful beach setting, the heroism of the lifeguards, and launched the careers of its main cast members. But no matter where you were in the world, if you heard that theme song, and the opening drum roll, you knew exactly what you were in for. The theme song itself is called I’m Always Here, written and performed by Jimi Jamison, a rock singer best known for his work with the band Survivor – yep THAT Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger, Burning Heart etc. (image: RTL Archives)

    8 分钟

  7. 1月10日

    Show Tunes - Episode 13: Malcolm In The Middle by The Might Be Giants

    Today, we’re diving into one of the most iconic TV theme songs of all time: the opening theme to Malcolm in the Middle. You know the one— it’s upbeat, catchy, rebellious, and practically impossible to forget. You can already hear it in your head right now, can't you? This barnstorming theme, composed by the legendary alt-rock duo They Might Be Giants, isn’t just another TV intro – it is doorway to the late 90s, early noughties. Boiled down to just 30 seconds there’s not an inch of fat to be found in Boss Of Me. In fact, the song is so unforgettable that many folks will instantly sing along, even if they weren’t necessarily fans of the show, even years after the show’s last episode aired in 2006. (image: RTL Netherlands)

    7 分钟

  8. 2024/12/20

    Show Tunes: Episode 12 - Game Of Thrones by Ramin Djawadi

    The final Show Tunes of 2024 is a proper classic The theme to Game of Thrones is one that you could easily guess in a pub quiz, even if there’s a rabble spouting of nonsense at the table next to you, and if you’re likely to wince when someone says ‘Winter is coming’ in a faux Northern accent. That is to say that the theme is one of most recognizable and iconic television scores ever created - and its creation is as intricate and thoughtful as the show itself. Ramin Djawadi, the composer, had the unenviable task of capturing the grand scale of George R.R. Martin's world and translating it into a musical piece that would strike right at the hearts and souls of viewers who’d already take to the material on a deep emotional level.

    7 分钟
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In the TV shows you know and love, music doesn't just play pivotal roles in introducing the episodes, they shape your memory of them. Here, Stephen Steps Lowe takes a look at the stories behind the best and most-loved TV theme tunes of all time.

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