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There were Two Daktari themes

posted 15 years ago by thegalaxybeing
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Has anyone noticed that the first season opening theme is almost impossible to find on the internet?

The first season theme was done with an orchestra and had a more
"adventure story" sound.

The later seasons used an "African Native" sounding theme which might be considered stereotypical. It included rhythmic drumming, bamboo flutes and the word "Daktari" repeated in a chant-like manner.

Both themes were interesting, but the season one theme is probably less well known.

[–] neil-124 14 years ago

I know this is almost 2 years ago, but there's a version much like what you describe on the site called "televisiontunes.com"
Look under the "D" titles heading and you'll see a selection for "Daktari-German" and it sounds orchestral.

Hope that's the one you were looking for!

[–] surgecess 12 years ago

Wow! Thanks Neil, I've been looking for that theme to, that website is great.

[–] jbwphoto1 11 years ago

neil-124, you have introduced me to maybe the best site I have ever laid eyes on. You do not know how many hours will now be wasted. A very late thank you, my friend.