Does anyone know who wrote and performed the theme song?
I remember it had a haunting melody with an electric violin.
Beautiful tune...
The theme song was written and performed by Patrick Williams. He also wrote, arranged, and/or performed the themes for M*A*S*H and The Mary Tyler More Show.
sharePatrick Williams may have been involved in the theme song, but it was Stephan Grapelli who performed it.
shareI love that theme. I´ve been wondering for years about the autor and performer, and at last, I know who they are.
Now if only I could find the recording...
F. Paris
Hi. Are you absolutely positive Stéphane Grappelli recorded the theme? I had asked earlier in a different thread but I got no replies.
shareI couldn't find anything concrete online, but it sounds like him, or his style. But his sound is iconic, and many can play it.
youtube.com/watch?v=1K97uFO8LJs
I know what you mean about the song; I never watched the show much, but I would switch channels just at the end to hear the theme.
shareIt's also available for download via the SoundAmerica site at http://soundamerica.com/ (look for mdodd87c.wav under themes, television, M-N
shareTOTALLY!
shareIf you like this theme you would probally like this album;
Dolphin Smiles- by Teja Bell & Steve Kindler.
Whenever I play this album I am reminded of the show.
Janis, how can I get it if she won't come out of her A-frame?share
Wow, even after all these years, I can still hum that theme song in my head.
shareI've found this, you may like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNVz4TaddTA
It does sound like Stephane, but it likely isn't. Just guessing. But it's a wonderful piece, and really set the tone for the show.
The theme is on youtube - youtube.com/watch?v=N301QFLAUhY
There are various online sites that will change it to an MP3. (I use vidtomp3 com).