Friday, September 29, 2023

VA - ITV @ 60 - 75 Original Classic ITV Themes (2022 Remastered Expanded Edition) [2015] (2 x CDs)

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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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12 comments:

  1. 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!

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    1. I couldn't agree more, Etienne.
      K has done it again.
      Cheers.

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  2. I couldn't agree more, Etienne.
    K has done it again.
    Cheers.

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  3. Sheer magic, K. Thank you very much once again for another impeccable compilation. And thanks BB for your untouchable hostmanship.

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  4. I don't know how many I will keep but the journey will be fun. Thanks K. Hi BB.

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  5. Wow! Thanks BB this brings back a lot of memories (and I loved Catweazle as a kid)

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    1. Thanks to K, DrRobert.
      It's a great set for the memories.
      Cheers.

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  6. 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

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    1. Hi Roger.
      The set is due for posting W/E 22 October 2023
      Cheers.

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  7. That's great news Butterboy!! Thanks so much.

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