Wasn't there a Seinfeld episode where George wanted to have his own theme song? Not the one where he used "Greatest American Hero" on his answering machine or the one where he wanted people to say "Co-stan-za" like "By Mennan." Another one. I'm drawing a blank.
At any rate, I've always wanted my own theme song. I thought I was close a couple of times but, in the end, it just didn't work. Theme songs are tough. They have to not only convey a little message but they also have to be peppy and chock-full of hooks. You want people to sing your theme song even when they're not with you. You don't want, for instance, something that makes people feel down when they think of it. Peppy is key. Yeah, I've put too much thought into this. What of it?
At any rate, I think I've finally found it! The long-lost mrw theme song. It's from Rhett Miller's (of the Old '97s) solo album. It's called "This Is What I Do." It's just about perfect. Here. Take a listen (remember, right click-save as).
Pretty good, huh? I'd like to encourage you to cue that up whenever you read randomness. Alternatively, I'd also be happy if you listened to this goofy-ass Weezer MIDI while you read my prattle.
Posted by mikewolf at January 10, 2003 07:02 PMMine is the Mary Tyler Moore show song:
Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well it's you girl, and you should know it
With each glance and every little movement you show it
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have the town, why don't you take it
You're gonna make it after all
You're gonna make it after all
Well, ok - it's not *about* me, but damn. I wish it were... I'm going to go practice hat-tossing right now.
Posted by: Paige on January 10, 2003 10:18 PMBet that's stuck in your head now, isn't it?
Posted by: Paige on January 10, 2003 10:18 PMThat's a great tune, Paige.
Only if it's the Joan Jett version...that kicks arse.
Mike,
Nice call with the weezer midi. I think I can assume you got it @ weezer.com, where nearly every well-known =w= song is midi'ed out. My personal fave: twhtalmh....or The MIDI formerly known as "The World Just Turned and Left Me Here".
Nononono!!! Your theme song can't be someone else's theme song. That'd be like making a new television show called "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (I say that because I hear they're turning that dreck into one) and using the theme song to "Welcome Back, Kotter."
Hey, was that a John Sebastian song or am I making that up?
That said, yes, Paigey, that song WAS stuck in my head. Thanks...
Posted by: mrw on January 11, 2003 09:44 AMYour lucky. Every time I enter a room, the James Bond theme plays. It's really kind of eerie.
Posted by: Bruce on January 13, 2003 07:17 PMMake that "You're lucky..."
Posted by: Bruce on January 13, 2003 07:18 PMIt wasn't George that wanted a theme song, but Elaine. She was dating someone who's was Desperado and wanted it to be "their" song, but he said it was his, so she picked "Witchy Woman."
Posted by: Amanda on June 30, 2003 11:15 AM