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Aug 17, 2017 · Here are my favorite 15 theme songs from the TV westerns I loved as a kid: 15. Colt .45 This half-hour series aired from 1957-60, at the beginning of my TV western-viewing period. It was probably my least favorite among the many Warner Brothers western series that were dominating the networks at the time, but I think the song’s kinda funny.
- "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" To begin with O’Brian’s show, the theme – a jaunty little waltz, no less – was certainly one of the more inspired and memorable of the genre.
- "Bonanza" An example of the rarefied category of TV themes that became independent pop hits (#19, Billboard, in 1961). Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, the team that gave us “Silver Bells,” “Mona Lisa,” “Que Sera, Sera” and “Tammy.”
- "Maverick" A particular gem, with lyrics by 17-time Oscar nominee (and three-time winner) Paul Francis Webster, who also gave us “Love is a Many Splendored Thing,” “A Certain Smile,” “The Shadow of your Smile,” and “Secret Love.”
- "The Roy Rogers Show" The theme here, of course, was “Happy Trails to You,” the work of Roy’s wife, Dale Evans. Although Dale is often identified as a lifelong songwriter, the muse seems to have visited her only sporadically, and nothing she wrote before or after approached the success of “Happy Trails.”
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- Where Everybody Knows Your Name — from Cheers
- I’ll Be There For You — from Friends
- Thank You For Being A Friend — from The Golden Girls
- Main Theme — from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- Main Theme — from The Office
- Main Theme — from I Love Lucy
- Main Theme — from The Brady Bunch
- Won’T You Be My Neighbor — from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
- Main Theme — from Spongebob Squarepants
- Hey Girl — from New Girl
Throughout the 1980s, Cheers was one of the most popular shows on television. The will-they, won’t-they relationship of Sam Malone and Diane Chambers had so many fans that the show kept its ratings even after losing its lead actress. To this day, its theme song delivers a hefty element of nostalgia, with its gentle piano accompaniment and lyrics ab...
The Rembrandts’ song “I’ll Be There For You” has become one of the most widely-known and popular theme songs of all time. Friends was the iconic sitcom of the 1990s, with a memorable theme song to match. “I’ll Be There For You” became famous for its iconic clapping backtrack as well as its relatable lyrics. Next: The absolute best one hit wonders o...
The Golden Girls was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1980s, running from 1985 to 1992. It was unique on television at the time, as it focused on an older, majority female cast. The show was also revolutionary for its time, tackling hot-button issues of the day. Its iconic theme song, Thank You For Being a Friend, was a cover of the 1978 hit ...
There are few theme songs as catchy as Will Smith’s rapped intro to The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. This is one of many sitcom themes that offers a backstory and introduces the characters—in this case, the rough-and-tumble Smith who is sent to live with his wealthy Los Angeles family. The show ran from 1990 to 1996, but the song still remains as popul...
The Office is arguably one of the most popular sitcoms not just of the 21st century but of all time. Nearly a decade after going off air, it still has a dedicated fanbase. The theme song relies on a catchy keyboard intro followed by a unique instrument called a melodica. Interestingly, the famous theme wasn’t even composed until about a week before...
When your leading actor is also a professional singer, you know your theme song will be great. Desi Arnaz, who played Ricky Ricardo in the 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy, also sang the title intro. The lyrics are a reminder that no matter what kind of hijinks Lucy Ricardo gets up to, her husband Ricky still loves her at the end of the day. Next: Best ’50...
The Brady Bunch’sopening sequence was famous for the unique “box” screen introduction of the characters and their backstory. Though it only ran for the first half of the decade, the show was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1970s. Its theme song and sequence are still famous, nearly half a century after going off air. Next: The best movie sou...
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood ran from 1969 to 2001, defining the childhoods of at least two generations and shaping the future of children’s television. The show received limited funding at firstand was largely a labor of love from its creator, Fred Rogers. Its extreme popularity improved its funding over the years. Countless children grew up hearin...
It might drive parents crazy, but SpongeBob Squarepants is one of the most successful and long-running animated series of all time. Since 1999, the show has captivated kids. One of the biggest draws is the show’s catchy theme song. The silly animation and over-the-top lyrics get the show’s name stuck permanently in your head, especially with the re...
New Girl ran from 2011 to 2018 and told the story of a woman who moves in with three male roommates after her relationship falls apart. Zooey Deschanel, a talented singer as well as the show’s lead actress, supplied the vocals for the theme song. Though the show opted for an instrumental version during later seasons, its simple but catchy melody wa...
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Listen to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme song. Best Western Theme Song: “Bonanza” (1959-1973) Image Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection
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- David Browne,Sean T. Collins,Jon Dolan,Elisabeth Garber-Paul,Andy Greene,Joe Gross,Tatiana Krisztina,Michaelangelo Matos,Noel Murray,Mosi Reeves,Alan Sepinwall,Rob Sheffield
- ‘WandaVision’ Several shows on this list changed their theme songs over the years. WandaVision changed its theme song for every episode — twice in one episode, in fact!
- ‘Terriers’ Some theme songs wind up long outliving the show they were in, like Harry Nillson’s “Best Friend” from The Courtship of Eddie’s Father. Sometimes, though, a great song gets doomed to obscurity right along with the short-lived show it introduced.
- ‘Three’s Company’ The Boogie Nights of sitcom themes. Three’s Company is the hijinks of three swingin’ singles sharing a 1970s Santa Monica, California, party pad: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, and Suzanne Somers.
- ‘Rescue Me’ The Denis Leary firefighter drama needed intro music to match the anguished pain of its FDNY characters in the aftermath of 9/11. Enter garage rockers the Von Bondies, whose “C’mon, C’mon” was the exact kind of furious howl the series needed.
Mar 12, 2015 · The crack of a bullwhip starts off Rawhide’s (1959–66) iconic theme song, written by Ned Washington and composed by Dimitri Tiomkin in 1958. Before writing “Rawhide,” Washington and Tiomkin had written music for famous Westerns, including High Noon (1952) and Wild is the Wind (1957). The song has been covered by the likes of Riders in ...
Enjoy the nostalgic tunes of TV Western Theme Songs, a YouTube Music playlist that features official albums, singles, videos, remixes and live performances of your favorite cowboy shows. Whether you love the classics like Bonanza, The Lone Ranger and Rawhide, or the modern hits like Deadwood, Justified and Westworld, you will find something to suit your taste in this playlist.
