Welcome to the last Music Monday! You're in for a real treat because we've saved the best topic for last! Today's theme is TV themes! Try saying that quickly 10 times! What a tongue twister! Are you excited for 90s TV themes?
As soon as you hear that music, doesn't your body automatically and uncontrollably begin to move like this?
Based on the hugely popular video games and dubbed over the original Japanese anime, Pokemon has become and will always be a cartoon staple for years to come. It follows the quest of Ash Ketchum on his journey (which starts at the early age of 11) to become the greatest Pokemon master in the world. Against his annoying rival Gary Oak, helped along by his friends Brock (how old is he meant to be?) and Misty, Ash navigates the Pokemon world, catching monsters and fighting gym leaders.
Even the POTUS, Barack Obama can't get enough of Pokemon!!! Check out his epic singing skills in the video below!
1. Rocko's Modern Life
Artist: Sarah Frost-Goetz
Year: 1996
What animal would you say this is? Hint: It's an iconic Australian animal.
Answer: Believe it or not Rocko (the main character of Rocko's Modern Life) is a wallaby!
If you though kids cartoons were a bit adult now you missed out. The 90s was the peak of zany, boundary pushing cartoons aimed at kids. Although Rocko, was an Australian wallaby that emigrated to the US he never even had a hint of an Australian accent, strange isn't it? But that's in line with the tone of the whole show. He's accompanied by his loyal dog Spunky, a neurotic turtle and a large cow. If you're feeling nostalgic for the 90s, this is the show to bring you back to the slapstick humour and absurdity. Keep your eyes peeled for adult references such as the local restaurant - "The Chokey Chicken" and Rocko's job as a "specialty phone operator".
2. Hey Arnold!
Artist: Jim Lang
Year: 1996
"HEY FOOTBALL HEAD!" The catch-cry of the 90s that connected the awesomest kids in the neighbourhood: those that watched Hey Arnold! Centering on the life of fourth grader, Arnold, decked out in his cool outfit of skinny blue jeans, an impossibly small hat to fit on his impossibly (football shaped) head, teamed with a fashion forward sweater over long collared top combo, Arnold was truly paving the way for the future.
If you never watched it during its original run take a trip down memory lane and revisit this classic to learn about family, love, loss, life and most importantly friendship.
If you never watched it during its original run take a trip down memory lane and revisit this classic to learn about family, love, loss, life and most importantly friendship.
3. Pokémon
Artist: Jason Paige
Year: 1997
As soon as you hear that music, doesn't your body automatically and uncontrollably begin to move like this?
Based on the hugely popular video games and dubbed over the original Japanese anime, Pokemon has become and will always be a cartoon staple for years to come. It follows the quest of Ash Ketchum on his journey (which starts at the early age of 11) to become the greatest Pokemon master in the world. Against his annoying rival Gary Oak, helped along by his friends Brock (how old is he meant to be?) and Misty, Ash navigates the Pokemon world, catching monsters and fighting gym leaders.
Even the POTUS, Barack Obama can't get enough of Pokemon!!! Check out his epic singing skills in the video below!
Wasn't that hilarious?
Well Ghastly and Haunter definitely think so!
Well Ghastly and Haunter definitely think so!
4. The X-Files
Artist: Mark Snow
Year: 1996
How creepy! Did it spook you?
Well it is truly a frightening show with an equally frightening theme! The bubbling conspiracy and distrust of the government fed into the success of the X-Files. A witty combination of science fiction and horror it brought two popular genres together to tell interesting stories with complicated characters. Forget NCIS, CSI and whatever other crime shows there are and invest in a classic box set that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Now that you've read about and listened to these class 90s TV theme songs, which one is your favourite?
Well it is truly a frightening show with an equally frightening theme! The bubbling conspiracy and distrust of the government fed into the success of the X-Files. A witty combination of science fiction and horror it brought two popular genres together to tell interesting stories with complicated characters. Forget NCIS, CSI and whatever other crime shows there are and invest in a classic box set that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Now that you've read about and listened to these class 90s TV theme songs, which one is your favourite?
Hey Arnold
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The X-Files
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Pokémon
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Rocko’s Modern Life
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You may select multiple answers.
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That's the end of Music Mondays!
Don't be upset! Just look through our archives to relive the magic of the 90s!
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Days left to vote: 737
That's the end of Music Mondays!
Don't be upset! Just look through our archives to relive the magic of the 90s!
And as always! Follow us on Twitter: click here and keep that fighting 90s spirit alive!
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