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Great show!...but that "theme song"...

posted 9 years ago by hywellda
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It's terrible. It belongs in an early 60's hootenanny bar.
So detracting from an otherwise GREAT production.

[–] shellieeyre 9 years ago

I like it; the lyrics are perfect for the drama.

I'm the clever one; you're the potato one.

[–] hywellda 9 years ago

Sorry shellieeyre, but that amateurish guitar is so bad and that singer is such a poor wannabe Bob Dylan, I can't listen enough to hear the lyrics.
This is a fairly sophisticated series. It deserves more.

[–] shellieeyre 9 years ago

There's no need to be sorry; I'm not sorry that I like it, nor can I make myself unlike it. We like what we like. However, it's a shame that you're too sophisticated to make yourself listen to the lyrics which I suspect is what prompted the choice of song.

I'm the clever one; you're the potato one.

[–] holchie 9 years ago

I don't like the music either, and am surprised such a quality show used that artist/song for the theme. I either mute the sound or skip ahead until the actual show starts.

[–] hrhhrh 9 years ago

FF at a time like this....

[–] DBloodnok 9 years ago

I know the Calder Valley, it fits in nicely.

"Someone has been tampering with Hank's memories."

[–] phelix-josie 9 years ago

I LOVE the theme song and opening. IMO it really highlights the artistry and realism they intend for the show.

[–] kes58 9 years ago

It's Jake Bugg! The new Bob Dylan, apparently.

[–] !!!deleted!!! (2212087) 9 years ago

I think the theme is great and so apt. I looked up the Youtube clip of the whole song and was most impressed, and then downloaded it from iTunes. Apparently, it was recorded at Hebden Bridge which is one of the places mentioned in "Happy Valley". I wasn't familiar with the singer, but can't see any similarity to either Bob Dylan or hootenannies. Still, everyone has different tastes and opinions.

[–] shellieeyre 9 years ago

I don't really get the "new Bob Dylan" business either; he's the new Jake Bugg as far as I can tell.

I'm the clever one; you're the potato one.

[–] jillian.diamond 9 years ago

Normally not my thing, but "Trouble Town" was actually playing in Whole Foods while I was grocery shopping yesterday. I would not have noticed it if I did not watch the show, but because I do like the show I found myself singing the chorus.

[–] throwntosafety 9 years ago

It's absolutely awesome and perfect for the show.

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[–] seneca_kw 8 years ago

Love the music.

[–] rebekahrox 8 years ago

I loved it. Very compelling.

[–] nnettew 8 years ago

I was thinking the same thing!