The Avengers & other 60's TV Themes

The Avengers & other 60's TV Themes Artist: Various Artists
Label: Sbme Castle Us
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2


UPC: 060768113725
EAN: 0060768113725
ASIN: B00005Y1MW


Release Date: 2002-02-05

The Avengers & other 60's TV Themes


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Tracks:

  1. The Avengers - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  2. Thunderbirds - The Barry Gray Orchestra
  3. Dr. Who - Eric Winstone And His Orchestra
  4. Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr. Hitler? - Bud Flanagan
  5. Theme from Z-Cars - Johnny Keating & His Orchestra
  6. The Saint - Cyril Stapleton & The Eliminators
  7. Department S - The Cyril Stapleton Orchestra
  8. Crossroads Theme - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  9. Lucky Stars - Peter Knight & The Nightriders
  10. Light Flight (Theme from 'Take Three Girls') - Pentagle
  11. Stingray - Gary Miller
  12. High Wire (Theme from 'Danger Man') - The Bob Leaper Orchestra
  13. The Champions - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  14. Forsyte Saga Theme - Cyril Stapleton, His Choir & Orchestra
  15. A Little Suite - The Les Reed Strings
  16. Fireball XL 5 - The Flee-reekers
  17. Maigret Theme - The Eagles
  18. No Hiding Place - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  19. The Fugitive Theme - John Schroeder Orchestra
  20. W Somerset Maugham - The Cyril Stapleton Orchestra

Tracks:

  1. How Soon - Jackie Trent
  2. Mr Rose - Roy Budd
  3. The Doctors - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  4. Theme from Sam Benedict - Johnny Keating & His Orchestra
  5. Ben Casey - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  6. Sir Francis Drake - The Piccadilly Strings
  7. Perry Mason - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  8. Our House - The Piccadilly Strings
  9. Latin Quarter - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  10. Ghost Squad - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  11. Our Love Story - Sounds Orchestral
  12. Theme from 'The Naked City' (Somewhere in the Night) - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  13. Sucu Sucu - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  14. Casablanca - Kenny Ball & His Orchestra
  15. Carlos' Theme - Johnny Keating
  16. The Deputy - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  17. Man Alive - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  18. Memories of Sumer (From TV series 'Love Story') - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  19. That's Me Over Here (Ronnie Corbett's Theme) - Cyril Stapleton
  20. Theme from 'Peyton Place' - Jack Dorsey Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A very mixed musical bag . . ........2004-05-14

This recording is a primarily a collection of themes, and music from British television programs, from the 60's and early 70's. These are not the original recordings, but updated versions recorded presumably just for this compilation. Most of the music is performed by various orchestras, including those led by Laurie Johnson, Barry Gray and Tony Hatch. Being from TV, the pieces are mostly short, and are taken from various kinds of programs including comedies, dramas, and adventure/action type shows. There is great variety in the sounds you hear, and there really isn't an overall "theme" to this collection of themes. The rather detailed CD notes provide informative background and some vintage photos.

Music from programs that made it to America, like The Avengers, The Saint, or Danger Man/Secret Agent Man, may be familiar to American listeners, but unless you have been exposed to British television, much of this music will be unfamiliar. There are also some themes from American TV, like Perry Mason, The Fugitive, Peyton Place and Ben Casey, which may be recognizable.

Taken for what they are, some pieces are well done. For those who favor upbeat, action type themes, there is High Wire from Danger Man, the twangy Maigret's theme, and the themes from Riviera Police and Department S. The version of the theme from the Avengers, performed by original composer Laurie Main's orchestra, is stirring, as you would expect. The same cannot be said for the disappointing version of the theme from The Saint. There are a few vocal tracks as well, such as the rousing Stingray, sung by Gary Miller. Many pleasant and easy to listen to tunes such as Roy Budd's Mr. Rose, and the themes from M. Somerset Maughham and Dr. Findlay's Casebook can be found.

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