This is an odd one, but it’s been bugging me for years. Since 1994 NFL on Fox has used the same theme song produced by Scott Schreer (NJJ Music). Every time I hear it I want to sing “giddy up, giddy up let’s go” from the classic winter orchestral piece “Sleigh Ride” (Originally composed in 1948 by Leroy Anderson). Perhaps Schreer purposely incorporated this melody just for this reason. Below is a version of ”Sleigh Ride” by Bing Crosby.
Archive for the ‘Theme Song’ Category
NFL on Fox Theme vs. Sleigh Ride
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010Muse vs. Doctor Who
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Submitted by Glynis
I’m a big fan of the television theme comparisons here on the site. Last year British rockers Muse put out a track that contains a hook very much like the theme to the BBC show Doctor Who. Here’s a sample of the original theme from 1963 followed by the 2007 version recorded by the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales .
Green Day vs. Full House
Saturday, November 7th, 2009This one comes from Elliot
Another one for Green Day’s “21 Guns“. This time it’s the theme to the 80’s sitcom Full House. I love the television theme song comparisons.
Twin Peaks Theme vs. Kylie Minogue
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009This was submitted by Sonny
I always love a good TV theme comparison. Fans of the early nineties television series Twin Peaks might have had “The Loco-Motion” stuck in their head for the next day or two. Have a listen.
No Doubt vs. Irene Cara
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009I always thought there was something about No Doubt’s 1996 hit “Don’t Speak“. Check out the striking similarity to Irene Cara’s 1980 theme song to the film Fame. Remember? Remember?
Belle and Sebastion vs. Charles in Charge
Friday, June 19th, 2009This one has bugged me for years. There’s a little trumpet solo at the end of this Belle and Sebastion track that has reminded me so much of the Charles in Charge theme!
Huey Lewis & The News vs. Ray Parker Jr.
Friday, June 8th, 2007(courtesy of Lawrence)
After pairing these guys up it’s clear to me that this is one of those, “eh… I guess I thought they sounded the same but I haven’t heard the Ghostbusters theme in like 10 years” situations.
