K SPECIAL
VA - ITV @ 60 - 75 Original Classic ITV Themes (2022 Remastered Expanded Edition) [2015] (2 x CDs)
Since the Ronnie Hazlehurst BBC themes have proved to be very popular, I thought BBs visitors may enjoy another of my UK TV themes compilations.
I initially compiled this compilation to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ITV in the UK in 2015. I was really hoping Network would have released something along the lines of the great and exceptionally rare British TV Themes A-Z 4CD series but focusing only on ITV themes. Unfortunately, this didn't happen, just a DVD box set, so I decided to take it upon myself to put this compilation together. My original collection was compiled in 2015 and contained 60 tracks, but I took some time to revisit it last year in 2022 and expand upon it.
Many themes have been taken from new sources, a vast improvement on the original files. Now featuring 75 100% all original themes on a 2CD set, with many rare and extremely hard to find, all fully remastered and edited in superior sound quality.
Enjoy!
K
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Track lists
CD1
01 Harry Rabinowitz - London Weekend Television (70's Ident) 0:08
02 The Barry Gray Orchestra - Thunderbirds 3:09
03 Ron Grainer and his Orchestra - Man in a Suitcase 2:13
04 The Harry South Orchestra - The Sweeney 3:29
05 The South Bank Orchestra, conducted by Denis King - The Adventures of Black Beauty 2:25
06 The Settlers - Follyfoot 2:40
07 Tony Hatch and his Orchestra - Emmerdale Farm 2:16
08 The Derek Scott Orchestra - General Hospital 3:20
09 The Don Harper Orchestra - World of Sport 1:42
10 The Roger Webb Orchestra - Strange Report 2:01
11 Tony Christie - The Protectors 3:17
12 John Barry and his Orchestra - The Persuaders 2:10
13 Laurie Johnson and the London Studio Orchestra - The Avengers 2:18
14 Tony Hatch and his Orchestra - The Champions 2:08
15 Jack Parnell - ATV (Associated Television) (70's Ident) 0:13
16 Tony Hatch and his Orchestra - Crossroads 2:00
17 Unknown - How 0:26
18 The Frank Barcley Group - Miri Mawr 1:53
19 Ted Dicks - Catweazle 1:17
20 The Laurie Johnson Orchestra - The Professionals 1:52
21 John Scott - Return of the Saint 2:49
22 The Barry Gray Orchestra - Captain Scarlet 1:51
23 The Simon Park Orchestra - Van der Valk 2:21
24 Alexander Faris - Upstairs Downstairs 3:10
25 The Laurie Johnson Orchestra - Thriller 1:13
26 Ron Grainer and his Orchestra - Tales of the Unexpected 2:23
27 The Roger Webb Orchestra - Hammer House of Horror 2:52
28 Andy MacKay - Armchair Thriller 1:26
29 Paul Patterson - Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense 1:50
30 Shawn Phillips - World in Action 3:39
31 Keith Mansfield - The Big Match (60's Theme) 1:20
32 Syd Dale - Tarrant on TV 1:52
33 Dudley Simpson - The Tomorrow People 1:53
34 Edward Michael - Timeslip 2:27
35 Johnny Pearson - ITN News at Ten (Original Opening Theme) 4:25
36 John Malcolm - ITN News at Ten (Original Closing Theme) 2:59
CD2
01 Malcolm Sargent - Anglia Television 70's Ident 0:06
02 Peter Fenn - Sale of the Century 2:11
03 The Laurie Johnson Orchestra - This Is Your Life 1:44
04 Joe Loss and his Orchestra - Opportunity Knocks (The Muscle Man Theme) 2:14
05 Max Harris - The Strange World of Gurney Slade 2:10
06 Edwin Astley - Department S 2:10
07 Edwin Astley - The Saint 2:00
08 Edwin Astley - The Baron 1:47
09 Edwin Astley - Danger Man 1:49
10 The Milton Hunter Orchestra - Budgie 2:43
11 David Ordini - The Big Match (70's Theme) 2:35
12 The Johnny Hawksworth Orchestra - Man About the House 1:47
13 Sam Fonteyn - Please Sir! 1:53
14 Tony Russell - On the Buses 1:50
15 Dick James - The Adventures of Robin Hood 2:29
16 Unknown - Yorkshire Television (70's Ident) 0:04
17 The Barry Gray Orchestra - Stingray 1:17
18 The Barry Gray Orchestra - Joe 90 2:17
19 The Barry Gray Orchestra - U.F.O. 2:10
20 Dennis Waterman - Minder 3:14
21 Laurie Johnson and the London Studio Orchestra - Jason King 2:02
22 The Laurie Johnson Orchestra - Freewheelers 2:53
23 Eric Spear - Coronation Street 0:32
24 Christopher Gunning - Poirot 2:12
25 Peter Reno and Simon Haseley - Crown Court 3:03
26 Barrington Pheloung - Inspector Morse 3:24
27 Jack Parnell - ITC Entertainment (60's Ident) 0:09
28 Barry Gray feat. Don Spencer - Fireball XL5 2:36
29 The Murgatroyd Band - Magpie 2:25
30 Andrew Bown - Ace of Wands 3:15
31 Telltale - Rainbow 2:55
32 Jackie Lee - The Adventures of Rupert Bear 2:17
33 The Laurie Johnson Orchestra - The New Avengers 2:14
34 Edwin Astley - Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) 1:40
35 John Barry and his Orchestra - The Adventurer 2:08
36 Ron Grainer and his Orchestra - The Prisoner 2:18
37 Alan Tew - The Hanged Man 1:32
38 Mountain - Weekend World 1:14
39 Ronnie Aldrich and his Orchestra feat. Peter Hughes - The Benny Hill Show 2:04
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This is absolutely brilliant! Have always loved TV theme compilations and really look forward to further posts in this regard. Keep up the fantastic work; much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more, Etienne.
DeleteK has done it again.
Cheers.
I couldn't agree more, Etienne.
ReplyDeleteK has done it again.
Cheers.
Sheer magic, K. Thank you very much once again for another impeccable compilation. And thanks BB for your untouchable hostmanship.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, harry the dog.
DeleteCheers.
I don't know how many I will keep but the journey will be fun. Thanks K. Hi BB.
ReplyDeleteHi lemonflag.
DeleteKeep them all.
Cheers.
Wow! Thanks BB this brings back a lot of memories (and I loved Catweazle as a kid)
ReplyDeleteThanks to K, DrRobert.
DeleteIt's a great set for the memories.
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Terrific compilation as always K!! Childhood memories come flooding back. Would it be possible to post the rare British Themes A-Z compilations which look great. Many thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Roger.
DeleteThe set is due for posting W/E 22 October 2023
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That's great news Butterboy!! Thanks so much.
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