Archive for the ‘Theme Song’ Category

Twin Peaks Theme vs. Kylie Minogue

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

This 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.

Kylie Minogue – “The Loco-Motion” (1962/1988)
Angelo Badalamenti – “Falling (Twin Peaks Theme)” (1990)

No Doubt vs. Irene Cara

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

I 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?

Irene Cara – “Fame” (1980)
No Doubt – “Don’t Speak” (1996)

Belle and Sebastion vs. Charles in Charge

Friday, June 19th, 2009

This 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!

Belle & Sebastion – The Stars of Track and Field (1996)
Charles in Charge Theme (1984)

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.

Huey Lewis & The News – “I Want a New Drug” (1984)
Ray Parker Jr.- Ghostbusters Theme (1984)