The Untold Story Behind Roundball Rock - NBA's iconic theme

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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  • @JOHNTESH1952
    @JOHNTESH1952  2 роки тому +107

    Join me daily at: teshtv.com/ -Combining Science and Divine Healing for a Victorious life

    • @GRSGV626
      @GRSGV626 2 роки тому +2

      One of the best NBA on NBC Theme.

    • @BillllfulNostalgicInclination
      @BillllfulNostalgicInclination 2 роки тому

      The fact that you were covering the Tour de France when the idea sparked makes it even better.

    • @leonardstokes6036
      @leonardstokes6036 2 роки тому +1

      From 2:27 to 3:14 that Guitar solo and Violin solo turned duet was absolutely epic.

    • @reneo6866
      @reneo6866 Рік тому +2

      @@leonardstokes6036 Nick Saban shredding

    • @dreamerslane8463
      @dreamerslane8463 Рік тому +1

      This song is now All Elite

  • @GillistheIllist
    @GillistheIllist Рік тому +1504

    I just can’t listen to this song without hearing “buh buh buh buh buh basketball… gimme the ball cuz I’m gonna DUNK IT” Thanks a lot Tim Robinson! 😂😂😂

  • @dougchang5333
    @dougchang5333 Рік тому +551

    Never fails to bring back the nostalgia. I just wish they hadn't taken out Dave's vocals.

    • @jonstefanik9400
      @jonstefanik9400 Рік тому +44

      Bu-Bu-Bu-Bu-Bu-Bu-Bu Basketball, gimme, gimme, gimme the ball because I'm gonna DUNK IT!! Yeah

    • @missingcheetah3163
      @missingcheetah3163 3 місяці тому +9

      It’s a lyrics first song…

  • @theamazingDrBob
    @theamazingDrBob Місяць тому +45

    Guys the NBA just signed a new deal with NBC starting next year and this song is coming back let’s party.

    • @AaronReales
      @AaronReales 19 днів тому +1

      They used it in the Olympics when they covered basketball

  • @EGRJ
    @EGRJ 2 роки тому +408

    This is possibly the most 90s-looking performance I have ever seen.

    • @TheZandernator
      @TheZandernator Рік тому +19

      The violinist in a civil war coat captures such a specific time of the 90s too

    • @biggsweaty
      @biggsweaty Рік тому

      @@TheZandernator LMAO

    • @Juju_The_Dude
      @Juju_The_Dude Місяць тому

      Yup, amazing, isn't it? 😁

    • @KevinCook-y4p
      @KevinCook-y4p Місяць тому

      I’m having flashbacks to sophomore year orchestra performances with that vest 😵‍💫

    • @joemiller7082
      @joemiller7082 Місяць тому +2

      It’s better with the lyrics. It’s a lyrics first song.

  • @classicalmatt8206
    @classicalmatt8206 2 роки тому +168

    John Tesh doesn't need to go that hard on the keyboard, but he does...he does for us.

  • @AuditoryStorytelling
    @AuditoryStorytelling 8 років тому +1237

    This is the greatest basketball theme song ever. So memorable, the fact that ABC refused to take it when the nba switched over boggles my mind. Basketball deserves this theme to be resurrected.

    • @timtebowsleftarm5368
      @timtebowsleftarm5368 8 років тому +69

      +eskimo289 When the NBA on NBC returns in 2025...please...

    • @flexpinoy1019
      @flexpinoy1019 8 років тому +23

      +Tim Tebow's Left Arm We wish that the NBC will return to NBC even they are lower bid before they are better coverage than ABC AND ESPN

    • @flexpinoy1019
      @flexpinoy1019 7 років тому +4

      +Proud Pinoy NBA sorry,spelling:1/10

    • @danieldougan8613
      @danieldougan8613 7 років тому +53

      eskimo289 Did ABC refuse to take it, or did the NBC execs say, "You'll have to pry this from our cold, dead hands?"

    • @elmalloc
      @elmalloc 7 років тому +24

      J. Tesh should be multibillionaire from this song.

  • @ILoveOldTWC
    @ILoveOldTWC 11 місяців тому +84

    "Oh, what a spectacular move by Michael Jordan!" - Marv Albert

    • @mrshanny82
      @mrshanny82 4 місяці тому +9

      "Yes, and it counts." 😁

    • @Laremy
      @Laremy 21 день тому

      He never said that.

  • @davidmccoy4934
    @davidmccoy4934 10 років тому +665

    Saban absolutely shredding it at 2:38

  • @Jfootlong87
    @Jfootlong87 8 років тому +213

    The GOAT sports theme

    • @magesnz
      @magesnz 5 місяців тому +2

      There are 2 themes that are equal each other in sports the theme of the nba on nbc and the theme for hockey night in Canada of the 1960-2000

  • @itsashorething
    @itsashorething 2 місяці тому +7

    Growing up I always knew John Tesh for being a co-host on Entertainment Tonight, a great piece of my childhood. I also knew he was a musician but had no idea he composed one of the most iconic songs in sports history.

  • @causethisisthriller2729
    @causethisisthriller2729 2 роки тому +122

    This song is 10x better if you imagine a montage of the NBA's most famous highlights playing in your head

    • @peace_of_mind_00
      @peace_of_mind_00 8 місяців тому +3

      Exactly. I imagine jordan dunking it, magic passing it, bird shooting it, isaiah dribbling, charles barkley talking ish/mad, rodman rebounding over all 9 players etc. Or shaq putting some poor center threw the rim etc.

    • @oysteria
      @oysteria 3 місяці тому

      Ahmad Rashad and Summer Sanders. Doin it.

    • @joemiller7082
      @joemiller7082 Місяць тому

      It’s even better with the lyrics. Dave Tesh sung his ASS off.

  • @MrYoumitube
    @MrYoumitube 9 років тому +155

    TNT should buy the right to this NBA on Nbc theme song. Reminds me of the good old days of the 90's. So iconic!

    • @danieldougan269
      @danieldougan269 6 років тому +15

      It wouldn't be the same. Not unless they also get Bob Costas to narrate a melodramatic intro before every game that Marv Albert calls.

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 4 місяці тому

      Looking like the NBA is returning to NBC and you know what that means!

    • @Lindsyll
      @Lindsyll 3 місяці тому +4

      a decade later from your comment and NBC is getting NBA broadcast rights back. get ready as tesh has said he will re-license the theme if they simply give him a call.

  • @KillingMrFusion
    @KillingMrFusion 8 років тому +271

    "Oh!!! A spectacular move by Michael Jordan!!!." - Marv

    • @DaDoc540
      @DaDoc540 4 роки тому +10

      That sentence has been ringing in the ears of every Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers fan since the summer of 1991…

    • @pitbull6098
      @pitbull6098 4 роки тому +5

      Jordan with the facial!

    • @johnstarks65
      @johnstarks65 3 роки тому

      Yeaaaaaaa.....

    • @MrOizo-nv3mj
      @MrOizo-nv3mj 3 роки тому +5

      YES! And the FOUL!

    • @alpha-1730
      @alpha-1730 3 роки тому +4

      JORDAN FOR THREE, YES!

  • @janestewart9608
    @janestewart9608 2 роки тому +189

    The thing about a John Tesh concert to me is, not only was he unabashedly dorky at the time, but also everyone in the audience made plans paid money and got dressed and left the house to hear live versions of their favorite TV theme songs, and there's something truly powerful about that level of not caring about how uncool you are

    • @steviechampagne
      @steviechampagne Рік тому +13

      everyone in that building is having a great time! just humans enjoying life! it’s beautiful.
      this video is like a relic of a long gone empire, good times that will never come back.

    • @JDwJC11
      @JDwJC11 Рік тому +6

      I honestly think it's pretty cool. It just heightens the prestige and seriousness of it all. I feel like everything is too informal now.

    • @goofywill90
      @goofywill90 Рік тому +3

      because it's about your identity and authentically embracing it. i mean it can be inappropriate at times though.

    • @user-fs9dt4tz1w
      @user-fs9dt4tz1w Рік тому +2

      How cool to be uncool!😂

    • @ejowoprosper5974
      @ejowoprosper5974 10 місяців тому

      Hello how are you doing I’ll love to get to know you

  • @tnawcwvictoria
    @tnawcwvictoria 6 років тому +96

    NBA on NBC had the following
    Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, Kevin Johnson, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, Clyde Drexler, Hakeem Olajuwan, Mitch Richmond, Chris Mullin, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo, Tim Hardaway, Scottie Pippen, Shawn Kemp, Reggie Miller, Damon Stoudamire, Glenn Robinson, Allen Iverson, Gary Payton, Grant Hill, Horace Grant, Dennis Rodman, Glen Rice, Larry Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, Penny Hardaway, Kenny "The Jet" Smith, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan
    Coaches like Phil Jackson, Greg Poppovich, Pat Riley
    Announcers like Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Bob Costas, Doug Collins, Ahmad Rashad, Hannah Storm, Summer Sanders and Magic Johnson
    God Bless John Tesh for making this THE Best Theme for the NBA

    • @slugslave1551
      @slugslave1551 5 років тому +1

      T-Bone Hubbard You forgot 3x All-Star (1997 All-Star MVP) Glen Rice

    • @thisisfaka
      @thisisfaka 5 років тому +3

      The best theme for the best era of the nba.. and it’s no close (i think between 1990-02 and so on until ‘10)

    • @lgstack2496
      @lgstack2496 5 років тому

      Nice profile pic

    • @user-ik9oo5sh4j
      @user-ik9oo5sh4j 5 років тому +1

      Best era of the nba by far

    • @3pointmvpshooter3000
      @3pointmvpshooter3000 4 роки тому +2

      Now its Lebron James, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Giannis Antetokoumnpo, Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokic, Kemba Walker, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis, Dwight Howard, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Andre Iguodala, Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony, Victor Oladipo, Donovan Mitchell, Cj Mccullum, Zach Lavine, Kyle Lowry. Unfortunately some are injured or not playing.

  • @02161990russelkeith
    @02161990russelkeith 9 років тому +554

    marv albert: good evening ladies & gentlemen to nba on nbc. tonight's game is the defending champions chicago bulls against their rival the new york knicks

    • @76ADAM49
      @76ADAM49 9 років тому +14

      Way too funny, I'm waiting for Marv Albert to come out on stage too. You beat me to the punch.

    • @musicman76enator
      @musicman76enator 8 років тому +4

      +Russel Keith Liao Just make sure there are no women in the immediate area when Marv Albert is present ;-)

    • @NineteenEightyFive
      @NineteenEightyFive 6 років тому +9

      Coming to you live from New York on a brisk 36 degree day.

    • @dnice033
      @dnice033 5 років тому

      Yes sir - amp level 10000x!

    • @Marcvelous3
      @Marcvelous3 5 років тому

      I heard it in his voice too.

  • @vincelampa4095
    @vincelampa4095 10 років тому +395

    This is fantastic. The NBA should mandate all national broadcasts to use this as intro music. None of the current NBA themes can even touch this one.

    • @SigmaRho2922
      @SigmaRho2922 5 років тому +13

      fox sports uses the theme for college basketball.

    • @harpsgalore6584
      @harpsgalore6584 3 роки тому +5

      Olympic basketball on NBC Sports and Peacock app is using this song for Team USA fight for the gold.

    • @DrewAllen
      @DrewAllen Рік тому +1

      This is still true.

    • @senororlando2
      @senororlando2 Рік тому +2

      TNT is decent

  • @aglioeolios
    @aglioeolios 3 роки тому +84

    Nothing has ever towed the line between nerdy and cool quite like this. A master class

  • @americanidol434
    @americanidol434 3 роки тому +54

    They are using this music during Tokyo Olympics. I just heard it. What a flashback

    • @harpsgalore6584
      @harpsgalore6584 3 роки тому +2

      Now I heard the cut that Fox Sports uses for College Basketball games return to NBC Sports in the Olympics.

    • @harpsgalore6584
      @harpsgalore6584 3 роки тому +3

      Go Team USA for the Gold!!

  • @clarencefoster81
    @clarencefoster81 2 роки тому +89

    The sorriest teams could be playing and this music will still make you want to watch the game! NBA please bring this back along with Saturday Hoops on Network television.

  • @mutedmayday
    @mutedmayday 7 років тому +91

    I came from Funhaus but stayed for the sweet sweet tune

  • @Arjay82
    @Arjay82 Рік тому +29

    Good lord I'd give anything to see this performed live. This is the sound of my childhood. I can practically see MJ running down the court in a slow motion video package.

    • @Laremy
      @Laremy 21 день тому

      How about $2K for round trip tickets to Hawaii in December? Prove you’re not the typical “I’d give anything” asshole.

  • @rickeygeetv6197
    @rickeygeetv6197 2 роки тому +46

    Thank You John Tesh for making all of the basketball games that I watched on NBC memorable for me with this theme song!

    • @JM-qn3tf
      @JM-qn3tf Рік тому +5

      He’s a genius. This is the perfect basketball theme song. So dramatic lol

  • @bedfordnhdonkey
    @bedfordnhdonkey 5 років тому +17

    From the vest, to the hair, to the no collar with choker, orchestra behind him...everything about this is perfection

  • @chris18t
    @chris18t 2 роки тому +16

    Oh man this brings back memories. I was a 90s kid and my dad loved watching the Chicago Bulls. Sadly passed in 97, but I would remember watching with him and can picture this song playing while we both waited for the game to start

  • @TALLmidget1981
    @TALLmidget1981 2 роки тому +15

    I'm 41, and this is by far the most iconic theme song for a sport in the history of human existence. Mr. Tesh you are the man. This song is a masterpiece. I've had this as my cell phone ringtone for quite some time now. When someone calls me and I just happen to be out in public it is amazing how many people my age and older react to hearing it. People love it! This is the 1990's. Sports in general were worth watching and life was simple, creative, and fun. I wish we could go back. Thanks for the everlasting memories, John! Keep doing your thing!!!

    • @magesnz
      @magesnz Рік тому

      actually there is an other one but you probably never heard it, it was the old theme of hockey night in canada on cbc , that was sold to an other network and bashed ....

  • @TheCoog97
    @TheCoog97 Рік тому +22

    Tony Khan you magnificent madman! You did it! Takes me back to the old days of Watching the 1994 NBA Finals Game 7- Rockets vs Knicks at the Summit in Houston! "The Dream" Hakeem.......Olajuwon!!!!! Winter is Coming NBA Style Game 4! Death Triangle vs The Elite! Thank you Mr Tesh!

  • @nnddrrww
    @nnddrrww 10 років тому +302

    This performance represents the pinnacle of human achievement, and of the promise of Western Civilization. Thank you, John Tesh.

    • @timetowakeup6302
      @timetowakeup6302 4 роки тому +23

      You need to get out more brother

    • @72vince27
      @72vince27 3 роки тому +2

      Weird that you had to place a racial undertone on something as universal as good music.
      Wonder what person you have become now.

    • @lukecavill2556
      @lukecavill2556 2 роки тому

      @@72vince27 Lol. It's clear what kind of person YOU are. Race exists, as you well know. Do you deny Western civilization and it's achievements?

    • @ibcheel9021
      @ibcheel9021 2 роки тому +1

      This is a great observation. The great John Tesh will be pleased to know he had another fan.

    • @FrancisSawyer
      @FrancisSawyer 2 роки тому +5

      @@72vince27 Alluding to "The promise of Western Civilization" does not qualify as a racial undertone. Your attempt to assault the character of the OP with your unfounded, unnecessary and laughably ignorant remarks speaks volumes about you.

  • @MichaelPhilipMaunes
    @MichaelPhilipMaunes 2 роки тому +13

    One of my favorite theme songs for any sports coverage, "Roundball Rock," composed by John Tesh as the theme song of NBA on NBC which aired from 1991 to 2002; and also used when Michael Jordan won six championships with the Chicago Bulls.
    Doing a good job playing that theme song, especially when I used to watch classic 90s NBA games...

  • @katdawg3767
    @katdawg3767 2 роки тому +11

    Takes a damn baller to write an instrumental theme that riles up a crowd like that.

  • @1090calvin
    @1090calvin 9 років тому +26

    He nailed it with this theme......I love this music.....energetic, lively,engaging,enticing....BASKETBALL!!!!!!

  • @vito
    @vito 3 роки тому +135

    God the energy on that stage

    • @kydost6167
      @kydost6167 3 роки тому +5

      From 2:45 to 3:13 is incredible. It's like a dude from 1780 and a dude from 1980 are just bonding over the gift of music.

    • @deenzmartin6695
      @deenzmartin6695 2 роки тому +3

      TESH IS ELECTRIC

  • @johanfalk2875
    @johanfalk2875 4 роки тому +61

    Man, Nick Saban really killed it with the guitar @2:40. And that long hair wow!

  • @raczinger20
    @raczinger20 2 роки тому +9

    GREATEST SPORTS THEME, EVERRRR! As a kid in the 90s, this theme means it's time to drop everything off and go watch the NBA on NBC. Great times with my late dad. :)

  • @durriellhumphrey
    @durriellhumphrey 2 роки тому +18

    The fact that you get a standing ovation for this speaks volumes. As a huge basketball fan, NBA fan, MJ fan, my GOD, this was life. My childhood. Absolutely stunning. Greatest sports theme music ever created.

    • @fabiansandoval6132
      @fabiansandoval6132 Рік тому

      Its the best but queen rivals this

    • @jandy608
      @jandy608 Рік тому

      It’s between this and the March madness theme imo

  • @davidjanis273
    @davidjanis273 9 років тому +16

    One of the best theme songs ever. NBA should bring this music back!!

  • @keith9842
    @keith9842 10 років тому +30

    I wish the NBA would go back to NBC i love this guy he made a lot of money on it to God Bless him!.

  • @ryan422423
    @ryan422423 2 роки тому +58

    Greatest sports theme ever created by far this is legendary. Thank you for creating this masterpiece John Tesh!

    • @JOHNTESH1952
      @JOHNTESH1952  2 роки тому +20

      Wow, thank you!

    • @NinjaGateStudios
      @NinjaGateStudios 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@JOHNTESH1952 You deserve to be in the basketball Hall of Fame for this theme.
      TESH FOR '24!!!

  • @atticablack
    @atticablack Рік тому +8

    Man, what an incredible group of musicians. Tesh is the GOAT.

  • @francismarasiganiii4549
    @francismarasiganiii4549 8 років тому +25

    This is the NBA on NBC!!!

  • @johnsmith-sl6cu
    @johnsmith-sl6cu 10 років тому +2108

    this should be jesus's theme song when he comes back

    • @MannyAngel777
      @MannyAngel777 6 років тому +37

      love it ..... He will have a even better one sir !!!

    • @thelionsden3323
      @thelionsden3323 5 років тому +5

      WHAT JESUS ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT AND DESCRIBE WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE

    • @spellTHEman
      @spellTHEman 5 років тому +43

      It can’t be Jesus’ theme song because it’s already Michael Jordan’s

    • @jasonus
      @jasonus 5 років тому +11

      That is classic! Hahah. What's seriously ridiculous is that I purposefully searched for this video.

    • @TheSteve1126
      @TheSteve1126 5 років тому +5

      Yes!

  • @ervgotti130
    @ervgotti130 7 років тому +15

    Brings back so many memories of the greatest 2 decades in nba basketball history, the 80's and 90's! They need to bring this back for real! ASAP!

  • @dryan3308
    @dryan3308 2 роки тому +84

    Everyone on stage looks like they’re legitimately having a great time

    • @JOHNTESH1952
      @JOHNTESH1952  2 роки тому +41

      It’s that much fun every time

  • @hugoquintero9189
    @hugoquintero9189 3 роки тому +14

    As a 90s kid this bring back alot of memories nba on nbc and the NBA on NBC arcade game and spectacular move by Michael jordan

    • @harpsgalore6584
      @harpsgalore6584 3 роки тому +2

      Don't forget Dream Team when Olympic basketball is on NBC. This theme was also on Olympic basketball coverage in the 1990's and used in Olympics whenever the Gold Medal is on the line.

  • @ThunderFist1978
    @ThunderFist1978 Рік тому +13

    Basketball in the 90s was so magical, and this theme was one of the many reasons for that.

  • @RUMPELSTILTSKY
    @RUMPELSTILTSKY 8 років тому +23

    Nothing beat hearing this resurrected during the 2008 Olympic Basketball tournament on NBC. The Redeem Team was on the court and in studio.

    • @KillingMrFusion
      @KillingMrFusion 8 років тому +3

      They're playing it again during the Rio games! :)

  • @nige54
    @nige54 10 років тому +35

    There is a live recording of this theme song???!!! Possibly the best thing I have found on You Tube this year.....great memories of watching "the NBA on NBC" in the 90s!!

  • @navanisdademonte
    @navanisdademonte 3 роки тому +85

    It’s 2021 and this song just gave me the goosebumps

  • @MichaelPhilipMaunes
    @MichaelPhilipMaunes 6 років тому +25

    This is the best theme song for a coverage of an NBA game. John Tesh is an amazing talented man. He composed "Roundball Rock" as the theme to NBA on NBC. #RoundballRock

  • @davidjanis273
    @davidjanis273 6 років тому +8

    This is an absolute classic, wish NBA would be back on NBC using this theme again. One of the all time greats.

  • @chiefmac88
    @chiefmac88 9 років тому +109

    B-b-b-b-b-basketball! Gimme gimme gimme the ball because I'm gonna DUNK IT WHOOOO

  • @davidrandolph9397
    @davidrandolph9397 Рік тому +6

    Man, I miss this. The song itself made me want to go pick up a ball and go hoop. Nba in the 90s!!!

  • @maddienight732
    @maddienight732 2 роки тому +6

    Nobody:
    Utree: A HEAVY WEIGHT TANK BBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLLL

  • @kevinhartman7465
    @kevinhartman7465 9 місяців тому +4

    GOAT sports theme, and easily one of the best TV theme songs of all time.

  • @johnnybgoode4778
    @johnnybgoode4778 5 років тому +16

    Thank you John, in behalf of my childhood.

  • @sluggger
    @sluggger 11 років тому +8

    this is the best... this is everything basketball, live television, and high dollar entertainment is wrapped up in one song. There will never be a theme quite like this ever again.

  • @Unhinged933
    @Unhinged933 6 років тому +61

    This crushes every other sports theme ever!

    • @Unhinged933
      @Unhinged933 6 років тому +4

      You are welcome, and thank you for your work.

    • @dannycomellas
      @dannycomellas 3 роки тому

      This is the way

    • @hiplobonoxa
      @hiplobonoxa 2 роки тому

      brass bonanza has entered the chat

    • @BGerbs66
      @BGerbs66 2 роки тому +1

      @@hiplobonoxa Heavy Action has entered the chat

    • @patelron6
      @patelron6 2 роки тому

      This is #1 for me but I do have cbs college football theme as #2. Nfl on fox is #3.

  • @Jacol23
    @Jacol23 9 років тому +142

    At the end of communism in Poland, and after the start of transmission of NBA, this Awesome Sound was like an introduction to the wonderful theater of basketball and the Western World. Unforgettable phenomenal music, will forever remind the greatest basketball events of 90! Thanks so much John!

    • @t.s..
      @t.s.. 4 роки тому +1

      Hej, hej, tu NBA

    • @jared19788
      @jared19788 3 роки тому

      It is the sound of freedom!!!!

    • @bradjames891
      @bradjames891 2 роки тому

      :) Marsz Marsz Dabrowski to you!

  • @Foxspinsdiscs
    @Foxspinsdiscs 9 місяців тому +4

    I love all the magicians outfits

  • @paulkornbluh6303
    @paulkornbluh6303 2 роки тому +11

    This brings to mind the 2 sweetest words in the english language: TANK BOWL!

  • @bonzie1645
    @bonzie1645 14 років тому +9

    i'm still getting goosebumps whenever i hear this... brings a lot of memories.

  • @blast4me754
    @blast4me754 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks John Tesh as a inner city kid raised in Detroit that took basketball very serious back in the 90's . This theme music was a soundtrack to me watching the NBA on NBC during the early 90's ...This music makes me very happy and depressed at the same time ....

  • @rodribaires
    @rodribaires 4 роки тому +4

    1990s, Chicago Bulls, Jordan and John Tesh!!!! Great time.

  • @DepravedCoTApologist
    @DepravedCoTApologist Рік тому +5

    I was today years old when I found out that the guy who does the morning radio for a SoCal radio station made one of the greatest sports themes ever

  • @theephraimite
    @theephraimite 5 років тому +43

    When I was kid, this theme always made me wanna get out and play basketball after watching a game.

    • @AustinBats
      @AustinBats Рік тому +4

      You aren’t lying it was that powerful!

  • @danieldougan269
    @danieldougan269 7 років тому +11

    That answering machine tape story was awesome.

  • @Galastin
    @Galastin 14 років тому +7

    This song gives me the chills every time :)
    Long live NBA on NBC! The golden era of NBA broadcasting

  • @theycallm3mj644
    @theycallm3mj644 Рік тому +4

    NBA showtime! One of my favorite games ever. Ah Nostalgia ❤

  • @stephcarlofc
    @stephcarlofc Місяць тому +1

    Thank you John Tesh for making one of the greatest theme songs ever. This music was a huge part of my childhood!!

  • @LuckySmurf
    @LuckySmurf 7 років тому +80

    Kovic makes the most obscure references.

  • @paulmd2010
    @paulmd2010 8 років тому +217

    brought to you by NetZero at the half.

    • @Famous1MB
      @Famous1MB 8 років тому +35

      The Prudential Halftime Report...lol

    • @gaylordstriver9813
      @gaylordstriver9813 8 років тому +7

      Fuck yes.

    • @wuliwei6939
      @wuliwei6939 7 років тому +9

      Miller Genuine Draft presents even more basketball

    • @quantumfootball
      @quantumfootball 7 років тому +2

      How about the NBA: 50 on 50?

    • @TheRipePunani
      @TheRipePunani 7 років тому +9

      Goddamn I just had a flashback to my childhood lmao

  • @denniskovaschetz9689
    @denniskovaschetz9689 Рік тому +3

    Thank u john tesh

  • @pablodominguez1951
    @pablodominguez1951 10 місяців тому +3

    This the best NBA theme song I've ever heard. And what a great performance.

  • @dannainan
    @dannainan 3 роки тому +2

    John is the nicest (and most talented) guy you could ever imagine! I met him at a school fundraiser years ago in LA.

  • @clergymen19
    @clergymen19 8 років тому +7

    When the playoffs start every year now, no matter who's in it, I play this video on my xbox before tip off.

  • @johnnygucci9
    @johnnygucci9 2 роки тому +7

    This song should be mandated by the NBA to be played in every arena during the playoffs & Finals

  • @tonton6969
    @tonton6969 Рік тому +3

    I swear I could hear Bob Costas and Marv Albert

  • @Hannya_chua
    @Hannya_chua 7 років тому +4

    The memories of my childhood come flooding back whenever i hear this, the nights when my dad and brothers would watch basketball :')

  • @longdadragon2833
    @longdadragon2833 Рік тому +4

    I love this NBA theme song. Miss the good old NBA on NBC. My childhood 😢

  • @ajburrr
    @ajburrr 3 роки тому +7

    I don’t even watch basketball but man, that tune just gets ya jamming! Thanks Tree!

  • @AbleAnderson
    @AbleAnderson Рік тому +4

    I miss this theme so badly. I loved this era in the NBA, and this theme is all time great

  • @user-tb7iz1vf7p
    @user-tb7iz1vf7p 6 років тому +4

    Inspirational. This was my childhood growing up listening to this NBA theme song during the games.

  • @TheAcer1981
    @TheAcer1981 8 років тому +56

    It' is down to this possession, here's Paxson for three, YES !, the Chicago Bulls have won, three, straight, championships.

    • @goodman5836
      @goodman5836 8 років тому +6

      Who's game is it? It's Michael Jordan's game!

    • @RayJacksonbighmw
      @RayJacksonbighmw 8 років тому +4

      Portland has 3 timeouts The Lakers have 2..... Bryant..................TO SHAQ!!!

    • @tartuffethesprywonderdog5883
      @tartuffethesprywonderdog5883 4 роки тому +1

      A spectacular move by Michael Jordan!!!

  • @KingWayne714
    @KingWayne714 10 місяців тому +1

    Nostalgia tears 😢😢😢every time. I have had this theme playing in my head since i was 5 years old... I remember sprinting up and down the gym dribbling with this theme in my head, THIS IS basketball THE. Basketball theme, no argument

  • @jeffsinko14
    @jeffsinko14 2 роки тому +2

    John Tesh is the man

  • @Dumpweed971
    @Dumpweed971 3 роки тому +4

    Everything about this video makes me nostalgic for my 90’s childhood.
    Watching the Bulls with my dad and eating mediocre dominos pizza...fuck dude, i miss that time so much.

  • @michaelcarter5624
    @michaelcarter5624 5 років тому +10

    EVERY.THING.ABOUT.THIS.
    THE HAIR, THE VEST, THE GOATEE, THE SKIPPING, THE ANSWERING MACHINE, THE ORCHESTRA, THE EARNEST KEYBOARD PLAYING....I AM NOW DEAD...AND I DON'T REGRET ANYTHING, BECAUSE THIS IS EVERYTHING!!!!!

    • @2010broncos1012
      @2010broncos1012 6 місяців тому +1

      Don't forget, THE FAUX BBALL DRIBBLING

  • @michaelclark2097
    @michaelclark2097 Місяць тому +3

    IT'S OFFICIAL!!! WE WILL BE HEARING THIS ON NBC NEXT SEASON!!!!!!!

  • @shaou-linwright2797
    @shaou-linwright2797 4 місяці тому +1

    John Tesh's stage presence and enthusiasm had me hyped. Anyone else?!

  • @razorrook218
    @razorrook218 3 роки тому +1

    Classic just pure and raw classic

  • @jbainbridge22
    @jbainbridge22 Рік тому +6

    The only song that should ever be played at a basketball game. 🙌😎

    • @roglo06
      @roglo06 Рік тому +2

      💯 This defines basketball.

    • @cityhawk
      @cityhawk 8 місяців тому

      @@roglo06Thankfully I can hear this as the new sound of Big East Basketball. Thanks FS1. ☺️

  • @Animeclass101
    @Animeclass101 9 років тому +8

    Now this is what you call great music for sports.

  • @newqwua1
    @newqwua1 8 років тому +92

    fantastic performance by Jon Lovitz on the fiddle

    • @timtebowsleftarm5368
      @timtebowsleftarm5368 8 років тому +5

      +Alex Boehm Yeah, he grew a beard! That's the ticket! ;)

    • @mrmusashi
      @mrmusashi 8 років тому +9

      +Alex Bohm Not to be outdone is William H. Macy on guitar.

    • @timtebowsleftarm5368
      @timtebowsleftarm5368 8 років тому +11

      Maybe the hair, but it's definitely Nick Saban's face.

    • @davidnajera6630
      @davidnajera6630 7 років тому

      Alex Boehm and is that Frank Gallager on guitar?

    • @ericperu1542
      @ericperu1542 6 років тому +1

      Nick Kroll on the fiddle at 2:35

  • @superstock9261
    @superstock9261 Рік тому +1

    Imagine composing something so iconic everyone globally, across 30 plus years, knows it as the nba song 🤯🤯

  • @Cp6uja
    @Cp6uja 7 років тому +10

    The second best invention after the game itself

  • @matreames
    @matreames Рік тому +6

    NBC is making a hard push to get the NBA back... so we could be hearing this on our televisions again soon. Let's GO!

    • @cityhawk
      @cityhawk 8 місяців тому

      It's heard on FS1 for Big East Basketball. It's been back for a while.

  • @awidevarietyofthings
    @awidevarietyofthings 3 роки тому +3

    If you grew up listening to this watching sports on NBC then you had a great childhood

  • @ryanposthumus2689
    @ryanposthumus2689 3 роки тому +3

    All I can hear in my head is Bob Costas saying, "Tonight! ..."

  • @dwayne1983
    @dwayne1983 7 місяців тому +1

    So much memories! And the video games as well!