The Alexander Stone version grows on you after a while--of course the Ron Grainger ork version is the BEST! Bradford was the coolest ex-spy/PI of them all!
i was used to watch that series many years after its first TV broadcasting. I clearly remember the third version as the opening theme. Perfectly dubbed in italian (the voice it's the same) But I've always thought his name was McGee ... like the way it sounded to me :-)
I notice in the credits the TV stalwarts of the time: Anton Rodgers, Norman Rossington and Mike Pratt (who was always the baddie) and became Randall in Randall and Hopkirk.
The longer I listen to the first version, the more I slip in some eldritch form of trance... :) Like a glass of dram that needs continously another fill.
The longer I listen to the first version, the more I slip in some eldritch form of trance... :) Like a glass of dram that needs continously another fill.
i love the first version. i have the lyrics somewhere. they make no sense really. meaning the guy who sang it was either rushed or didn't speak English as his first language; "He walks alone for people unknown, Trouble!!! Finds this private eye!!!" hilarious
Travel, fights as private eye!" But you could be right. I can't pick out the lyrics in the first verse: "He's on the something all over the nation" This song may be unclear but it is like you said hilarious! :)
The first version is hilarious. Heard it before but tried to blot it out of my mind. Thanks for posting. Second version rather bland to say the least. Obviously the final one is a classic and one of the best tv tunes ever. Good work.
The Alexander Stone version grows on you after a while--of course the Ron Grainger ork version is the BEST! Bradford was the coolest ex-spy/PI of them all!
donnafromnyc 1 year ago
i was used to watch that series many years after its first TV broadcasting. I clearly remember the third version as the opening theme. Perfectly dubbed in italian (the voice it's the same) But I've always thought his name was McGee ... like the way it sounded to me :-)
yepheth 1 year ago
It Was A Spy/Detective Series.
GOOSEYGOOSE9 1 year ago 2
I notice in the credits the TV stalwarts of the time: Anton Rodgers, Norman Rossington and Mike Pratt (who was always the baddie) and became Randall in Randall and Hopkirk.
Garisullivan 1 year ago
@Garisullivan Randall and hopkirk is one of my favourite cult shows. What about you?
rocky20000g 1 year ago
The longer I listen to the first version, the more I slip in some eldritch form of trance... :) Like a glass of dram that needs continously another fill.
vangeneche 1 year ago
The longer I listen to the first version, the more I slip in some eldritch form of trance... :) Like a glass of dram that needs continously another fill.
vangeneche 1 year ago
First shown 1967. Fantastic series thanks to Bradford.
th4397 2 years ago
Oh my word, this was SO obscure. You mean I wasn't the only person who watched this program? By the way, what year was this on, '67 or 68?
gotch09 2 years ago
i used to watch this series. at an early age in 1968.
GOOSEYGOOSE9 2 years ago 3
I like the instrumentals better -- esp the Ron Grainer version. So great !
doobrah 2 years ago
i love the first version. i have the lyrics somewhere. they make no sense really. meaning the guy who sang it was either rushed or didn't speak English as his first language; "He walks alone for people unknown, Trouble!!! Finds this private eye!!!" hilarious
MacGrurry 2 years ago
From what I can pick up I think its:
"He works alone for people unknown
Travel, fights as private eye!" But you could be right. I can't pick out the lyrics in the first verse: "He's on the something all over the nation" This song may be unclear but it is like you said hilarious! :)
CI5AgentSweeps 2 years ago
Richard Bradford Stars As McGill A CIA Agent becomes a private detective.
GOOSEYGOOSE9 2 years ago 11
Singer Sounds Like Sammy Davis,Jr.
GOOSEYGOOSE9 2 years ago 16
The 3rd one was the theme for TFI Friday! Anyone remember that?
NAAADES 2 years ago
Yep, I do. It was probably the only good thing about it *lol*.
Banner1979 2 years ago
I Like all the theme songs.
GOOSEYGOOSE9 3 years ago 13
The first version is hilarious. Heard it before but tried to blot it out of my mind. Thanks for posting. Second version rather bland to say the least. Obviously the final one is a classic and one of the best tv tunes ever. Good work.
M293 3 years ago 6
the first version has a good beat to it and the lyrics are ok.
tardisdrwho2007 3 years ago