THE TOP 40 T.V. THEMES EVER–#1: BATMAN
Posted on August 16th, 2009 by ekkoCan there be any doubt that this is number one? Not only is it ubiquitous, spawning entire albums of cover versions (“Batmania!” is a fave of mine), appearing in dozens of other shows, and inspiring immortal playground taunts, like “Batman! Swingin’ on a rubberband . . .” You know the rest. Neal Hefti’s classic is the greatest TV theme ever, and no song has ever done more to change (and set back?) a comic book character. And with it’s intense lyrics (“Batman! Batman! Batman!”), it’s the musical equivalent of that “Head On” commercial.
To the Taxmobile!-Batman vs. The Beatles
Comment By: CD
August 17th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Holy Toledo, no Pete & Pete?
i call shenanigans, sir!
Comment By: ekko
August 17th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
I’ve never even heard of this Pete and Pete of which you speak.
Comment By: CD
August 18th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Holy Sweet Crap Burgers! The show that had Iggy Pop, Juliana Hatfield, Syd Straw and Luscious Jackson in guest and recurring roles? The band that did the theme was Polaris. i’m on the road for work right now, but expect an email from me in the near future.
Comment By: BloggerDude
October 8th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
I don’t know If I said it already but …This blog rocks! I gotta say, that I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I’m glad I found your blog. Thanks,
A definite great read….
Comment By: ekko
October 9th, 2009 at 3:50 am
Thank you.