As a consequence, many TV themes are close approximations of the originals.
These days there is a genuine interest in the original themes as heard on TV.
Of course, not being around in 1964 (let alone old enough to watchDanger Man!)
I only had The Bob Leaper version to determine how the actual theme sounded.
This is true of so many other Sixties themes.
Lew Grade established ITC in 1955 to produce popular escapist dramas for the fledgling ITV.
During the 60s, John Barry scored severalBondthemes and composed the distinctive electric guitar-basedJuke Box Jurytheme.
In 1972, he provided the title theme for the Barry Morse vehicle,The Adventurer.
Laurie Johnson ofThe Avengersfame, created a suitably suave soundtrack for Peter Wyngardes flamboyantJason Kingseries.
Robert Vaughan and Nyree Dawn Porter were the stars ofThe Protectors.
A photograph of the famous ITC white Jag is used, rather neatly, on the inside inlay card.
There is a 28-page booklet which details the history of ITC and its music.
Sadly, the booklet wasnt available to review so I cant say much more about it.
That aside, this is a very impressive collection of first rate themes by the original composers.
Kitsch, certainly, but above all pure, escapist fun!
Rating:
4 out of 5
