The iconic Fantasy Island theme was composed by Laurence Rosenthal. Here’s an interpretation of it from Henry Mancini.
Tag Archives: Song of the Day
Song of the Day: Hanging Out With My Family by Damien Carter
Whenever I watch 2010’s Birdemic, I wonder how the birds could possibly want to destroy a civilization that is capable of something like Hanging Out With My Family.
Song of the Day: Diamonds Are Forever, performed by Shirley Bassey
Today, on Sean Connery’s birthday, our song of the day is the theme for one of my favorite Bond films. I know that some people claim that Diamonds are Forever is a lesser Bond film but personally, I think it’s just silly enough to be effective. James Bond and Las Vegas are a match made in heaven.
Song of the Day: Singin’ In The Rain, performed by Gene Kelly
Obviously, I couldn’t let Gene Kelly’s birthday without sharing a little Singin’ In The Rain.
Song of the Day: The Mosquito Coast Main Theme by Maurice Jarre
Today’s song of the day is the main theme from Peter Weir’s 1986 film, The Mosquito Coast, composed by Maurice Jarre.
Song of the Day: Run Fay Run by Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes would have been 83 years old today. Today’s song of the day is an instrumental track that Hayes wrote for the Tough Guys soundtrack. Quentin Tarantino later reused the track in Kill Bill.
Song of the Day: Take The Money and Run by The Steve Miller Band
My Dad loved this song.
Song of the Day: She’s Like The Wind by Patrick Swayze
Today, in celebration of the birthday of Patrick Swayze, our song of the day is one that he wrote for Dirty Dancing. Enjoy She’s Like The Wind.
Song of the Day: Robert De Niro’s Waiting…. by Bananarama
Seeing as how today is Robert De Niro’s birthday, this 1984 tune seems like an obvious pick for song of the day!
Song of the Day: Steve Martin performs Maxwell’s Silver Hammer in Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Steve Martin celebrated his 80th birthday two days ago. Belatedly, today’s song of the day is dedicated to him. From 1978’s Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, here is Steve Martin performing Maxwell’s Silver Hammer!
Through the Shattered Lens 