Being Erica is a Canadian television series (I’ve always wondered what goes on up there). Most would probably not be able to relate, but what the heck. The show stars Erin Karpluk as Erica Strange, a woman who has a therapist (Michael Riley) who can actually send her back in time to relive and correct certain events in her past. Sounds wild.
The theme song is good. The song is an edited version of “All I Ever Wanted.” It was co-written and performed by Canadian independent singer-songwriter, Lily Frost. Go Indie!
The song is part of the official soundtrack of the series. It is listed as “Being Erica Opening Theme Song” for track 1, and as Lily Frost – “All I Ever Wanted To Be (Being Erica Theme Song)” for track 23 (last).
Being Erica theme song lyrics
It’s clearer inside of me
Who I will always be
Open me up to my heart
Feels like I’m singing the dark
(Waking me up to my life)
To do it all over
Again and again
Back to the end
The sum of my dreams
And everything I ever wanted to be
The theme song for The O.C. is obviously entitled “California.” It was written and performed by Phantom Planet, an alternative rock band from Southern California. Phantom Planet is perhaps best known for that song, but they also made waves as that group which featured actor Jason Schwartzman on drums.
In 2005, Phantom Planet rerecorded a mellower version of the original song and called it “California 2005.” It is part of Music From The O.C.: Mix 5.
In all, there are 6 official soundtrack releases for The O.C.: Music From The O.C. Mix 1 through 6.
The O.C. theme song lyrics
California here we come
Right back where we started from
California
Here we come
Watch & listen (opening credits for seasons 1 to 4)
However…
Back when I still watched this show, yes, I did, the end credits’ song caught my attention more. Below is the said song. I believe this song was an original bit made for the show, and was probably composed by Christopher Tyng—original music composer for The O.C.
Technically, Perry the Platypus, or Agent P, is a character from Phineas and Ferb. Why he has his own theme song, well, simple—because he’s cool. The theme song, tentatively entitled “Perry,” was played in the episode One Good Scare Ought to Do It! in 2008. If it was played in some other episode, I wouldn’t know. Go ask your kid.
The song was performed by by Randy Crenshaw and Laura Dickinson. It was written by Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, the creators of Phineas and Ferb.
Perry the Platypus theme song lyrics
Perry!
He’s a semi-aquatic, egg-laying mammal of action!
He’s a furry little flatfoot, that will never flinch from afraid!
He’s got more than just mad skills,
he’s got a beaver tail and a bill!
And the women swoon whenever they hear him say
(Platypus Noises)
He’s Perry!
Perry The Platypus! (You can call him Agent P)
Perry! (I said you can call him Agent P)
Agent P!
The theme song for Married with Children is a famous Sinatra song. It was originally used by Frank Sinatra in 1955 for the television production of Our Town, a play by Thornton Wilder. “Love and Marriage,” the song’s official title, was recorded twice by Sinatra—in 1955 for Capitol Records, and in 1965 for Reprise Records. The first was used for Married with Children.
Although popularized by Frank Sinatra, “Love and Marriage” was written by Sammy Cahn (lyrics) and Jimmy Van Heusen (music). Both Cahn and Van Heusen, legendary American musicians, have passed away.
Salute Your Shorts was a Nickelodeon series about summer camp—teenage campers, their strict counselor, and general summer camp life.
It had a unique and memorable theme song, as all the cast members contributed lines to complete the whole song. There is not much information about the song in general, so let’s once again go out on a limb here and trust IMDb. Series original music is credited to one man—Ed Alton.
Salute Your Shorts theme song lyrics
We run, we jump, we swim and play
We row and go on trips
But the thing that lasts forever
Are our dear friendships
Camp Anawanna, we hold you in our hearts
and when we think about you
it makes me want to fart!
It’s I hope we never part
Now get it right or pay the price
Now we will share a lifetime of the fondest memories
by the Lake of Anawanna,set in the old pine trees
Camp Anawanna we hold you in our hearts
and when we think about you,this thing it came apart!
Think Ana-wanna-wanna!
Speak Ana-wanna-wanna!
Live Ana-wanna-wanna! Ugh!
The theme song for Hannah Montana, now on its final season, is entitled “The Best of Both Worlds.” It was written by Canadian Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, and John Carta, and obviously performed by Miley Cyrus. A full-length 2 minutes, 54 seconds version of the song is included in the show’s official soundtrack, released in October 2006.
The song’s lyrics describe the basic premise of the show.
Hannah Montana theme song lyrics (show edit)
You get the limo out front
Hottest styles, every shoe, every color
Yeah, when you’re famous it can be kinda fun
It’s really you but no one ever discovers
Who would of thought that a girl like me
Would double as a superstar
You get the best of both worlds
Chillin’ out, take it slow
Then you rock out the show
You get the best of both worlds
Mix it all together and you know that it’s the best of both worlds
Wow, imagine Tom Hanks in a 1980s television series.
Bosom Buddies might well have been Tom Hanks’ big break; the show is about two men (the other being Peter Scolari) who disguise themselves as women in order to live in a women-only apartment because of the dirt cheap rent.
The show had a good theme song. Why? Because it is a Billy Joel song. “My Life,” which was originally from Billy’s 1978 release 52nd Street. In 1978, it reached #2 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Additional
The version of “My Life” used in the show is not the Billy Joel original. As to who performed the song is not confirmed, but rumor has it that Tom Hanks himself sang the song with the rest of the cast doing backup.
The ending theme of the song is entitled “Shake Me Loose,” performed by American R&B and soul singer, Stephanie Mills. Due to copyright issues, all DVD releases of Bosom Buddies used “Shake Me Loose” for its opening theme.
Bosom Buddies theme song lyrics
First, the narration.
Henry: When we first moved to New York we had a great apartment that was dirt cheap. Kip: And we found out why it was so cheap. Henry: Our friend Amy said there was a great apartment in her building. Kip: Dirt cheap, but it’s a hotel for women. Okay, we made one adjustment. Henry: Now these other ladies know us as Buffy and Hildegarde. Kip: But they also know us as Kip and Henry, Buffy and Hildy’s brothers. Kip: I am crazy about the blonde. Henry: This experience is gonna make a great book. Kip: See? It’s all perfectly normal.
Now, the song (show edit)
I don’t need you to worry for me cause I’m alright
I don’t want you to tell me it’s time to come home
I don’t care what you say anymore, this is my life
Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone
I never said you had to offer me a second chance
(I never said you had to)
I never said I was a victim of circumstance
(Of circumstance)
I still belong, don’t get me wrong
You can speak your mind
But not on my time
I don’t care what you say anymore, this is my life
Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone
Samantha Who? was a television series starring breast cancer survivor, Christina Applegate, who plays a real estate firm vice president who developed retrograde amnesia.
It had a very short opening sequence that showed a bunch of question-words: “Good?”, “Kind?”, “Lovable?”, etc. The music, or, “theme song,” is sort of feel-good, and is very short—it is one of those shows that is not and will not be known for its theme song, and, the only available information for the series’ original music is from IMDb, who lists a certain Jan Stevens for 17 episodes of original scoring.
Jan Stevens also provided original music for Scrubs and Grapevine.
One of the pioneers of medical drama (and the start of Denzel Washington’s career).
The theme from St. Elsewhere is referred to as that, and, was composed by legendary American composer Dave Grusin. It has a very familiar melody, and is one of the most recognizable instrumental theme songs of all time.
I have seen the theme from Sesame Street credited three ways: “Sesame Street Theme,” “Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street,” and “Can You Tell Me How to Get to….”
The song was written by Joe Raposo, the show’s first music director. The lyrics of the song is credited to Jon Stone, one of the show’s original producers, and Bruce Hart, an American songwriter.
The song has gone through a number of changes and recording over its 40-year run, but the lyrics and basic melody stay the same.
Sesame Street theme song lyrics
Sunny Day
Sweepin’ the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame Street
Come and play
Everything’s A-OK
Friendly neighbors there
That’s where we meet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street
How to get to Sesame Street
How to get to Sesame Street
