Danger Man Theme - Edwin Astley Orchestra - 1965 45rpm

[PNgaia33859]

Sorry.. it IS the ONLY version, no other... Cheers Mate, sorry I stuffed up..

[PNgaia33859]

Awesome.. takes me back 44yrs, great version, Thanks Mate.

[wrght9185]

Lurch would love this song.

[PonineTeazerBlaze]

This is pretty awesome ^^ so is the Prisoner theme ^^

[gomro]

I had never heard this theme until the last month, when someone posted a Danger Man episode to YouTube. And I immediately had to have it; it's incredible, so much more energy and menace than the tune the USA associates with the show, Johnny Rivers' "Secret Agent Man". Found it on a Italian import cd, with some other music from the show.

[snufpark]

@gomro Fortunately, in Canada, we got to see "Danger Man" as he was meant to be packaged. Not that I don't like Johnny Rivers, but "Secret Agent Man" is a puerile embarrassment compared to Edwin Astley's original theme.

[collinandfitch]

An absolutely fantastic tune

[alherval]

Once again, inventive melody and new electric sounds for that time ! Pleasant and creative.

[xwsftassell]

Fantastic.*****.

[truro007]

This IS the definitive theme.....ironically I too was watching it aged 7 in 1965 when it first came out.......but with my grandmother too.....in Aston, Herts

[spacepatrolman]

@truro007 cute use of the harpsichord baldwin made an electric one i dont think it was available yet the moody blues and deep purple used it

[FrancoHitlini]

For me it is the best version because it is how I remembered it watching with with my grandmother who oggled McGoohans eyes (bit sick for a 9 year old :)))). A lot of 60's theme tunes had a coolness about them which you kind of didn't get as a child but now they mark a quality time and place in ones memory which is rarely matched with reinterpretations.

[OPS5255]

All the versions that I listened to previously to hearing this, rang "untrue" in my mind. THIS is how the theme should sound, as it came with the original tv programme. I remember the theme well, as it was the first time I had ever heard, or heard of, a harpsichord. Thank you for posting this!

[martyw34]

Yep.Well done.

[OrodesIII]

The original and best version as used on tv!

Well done, Sid.

[wardragonprime]

This brings back fond memories!

[chucklaplante]

fantastic !!!

[gurneyer]

Thanks for uploading this superb theme, 40+ years on it remains one of the finest tv themes of all time. The series was captivating, well written, produced & acted. Has it ever been rerun in recent years in the UK?

[a60kid]

Thanks for your help, I'm a Celbrity background music on 28 Nov to some spy tasks was distinctly familiar and now I know that it was indeed Danger Man. Excellent!

[alherval]

Rememberings, rememberings, this Music will stay in our minds, in our ears, for ever. Genius sound by Edwin Astley, one of the best 60's TV series with Patrick McGoohan. What a funny time !

[cyrilconnection]

great version, a travel in time...

[Mandi7882]

Here's a bit of personal trivia for ya (and a warning to parents!) I was a baby when this show was on TV. I mean just a few months old, and I remembered this song. I never associated it with "Secret Agent Man" which had that catchy Johnny Rivers Tune (later 60's). It wasn't until a year ago I saw Danger Man here on YouTube, heard the music and BOOM! it all came back to me! See, babies DO remember! Thanx for uploading!

[majorneptunejr]

Danger Man was a 30min. show that was shown on CBS in 1961 and Secret Agent was the expanded hour long version that was shown on CBS in 1965-66. Both version were shown in England long before being shown in the U.S. when the Secret Agent Man theme was added.

[altfactor]

In the U.S., the harp at the beginning of this music was heard in the background while a network announcer intobned " 'Secret Agent' (the U.S. title) is brought to you by...".

An edited (and slightly different) version of the rest of this song is heard with the episode-opening credits (Produced By, Written By, etc.) in each episode.

In North America, the theme music for the hour-long episodes was "Secret Agent Man", sung by Johnny Rivers.

[Plouc33]

I remember this music when I have 6 or 7 years old. Nostalgie....

[JeffreyP506]

They should bring this show back. Daimen Lewis who played Major Winters in Band of Brothers would make a good stand in for McGoohan as John Drake

[ITT56RLC]

Edwin Astley .A musical Genius,and sadly missed

[hermiesbb]

very good

[nycolas1712]

....forever ...forever in our hearts.......

[jmsbk12345]

The most exciting TV theme ever along with the ultimate spy TV programme. John Drake could outwit James Bond any day.

[jsilence418]

Whenever they make a single out of a tv theme it's never the same nor as good as the one on tv ! this , Hawaii five-o , Rockford files etc...

[robharding1957]

what a classic from the60s,the decade that spawned the best tv themes we are ever likely to see, great post thanks,

[wizardalvin]

did we have a damn fine time? oath we did! thanks patrick Mcgoohan and friends.

[alherval]

Again and again, this theme is one of my favorite for TV series. After these of 60's , most were inspired and only refelected these real creations. Love it.

[scottcairo]

brilliant-that vinyls in good nick too-bravo!

[5000433]

Excellent! great electric harpsicord, mad drummin, its got everything. Fantastic pace.

The best version.

[chriswales19]

I'm pretty sure this is actually an acoustic harpsichord - A Neupert if I'm not mistaken! Makes it all the more awesome :)

[jonahbegone]

I like the frantic drumming. The Brits OWNED spy themes in the 1960's... John Barry, the Avengers, the Saint, the Persuaders, etc.

[5000433]

And the Prisoner,1967. The best intro in TV history.

[OrodesIII]

R.I.P. Patrick. Miss you, pal.

[GreatDanzini]

Sorry about my spelling of Astley.Just enjoy his music

[poindexterqueef]

One of the greatest works of music I've ever heard!

[rumpole69]

Astley

[WeeWyllie]

Fantasic music...

[nycolas1712]

Excellent ...

[alherval]

Always the best version! Can't help me listening it enjoyed!

[chriswales19]

That harpsichord part is just AMAZING. Thanks so much for sharing

[bradshawvincent]

the whole things amazing! fantastically orchestrated.i love the wah wah sound in the brass section probably done with mutes.takes me right back to childhood watching this on tv when i was about 10!

[TehLizzeh]

Amazing! Thank you!

[kilroe3]

you got to keep this version on line

[snowgrouse]

My favourite version of a brilliant theme. Thanks for upping this.

[alherval]

One of the best ! Can't forget what built lot of movies and TV. series. Lovely actions and stories. Followed later by "the prisonner". A must ! Thank.

[BonnieBeeGood]

Thank you so much for posting this GEM of music history!

Love it! :-)

[madcitygork]

love this version!