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Movies

Here’s a not-so-quick history of James Bond theme songs.

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Daniel Craig, James Bond, Theme Songs

[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] This movie is late. Very late. If there hadn’t been a pandemic,

Television

Who Are The Musicians Behind Your Favourite TV Theme Songs?

July 9, 2016July 10, 2016 Nerhys 4 Comments Danny Elfman, Gary Portnoy, Jesse Frederick, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Lazlo Bane, Merv Griffin, Mike Post, Nerf Herder, Oingo Boingo, Television, The Refreshments, Theme Songs, They Might Be Giants

While many people can sing along to their favourite TV show’s theme song, far fewer can name the musicians behind

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Friday Timesuck: An Orchestral Mashup of 43 Cartoon Theme Songs

March 28, 2014March 28, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cartoons, Mashup, Orchestra, Theme Songs

How many can you identify? (Via Mashable)

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