My favourite theme of any show as a kid and I loved the show. Barrymore was the funniest guy on tele by far. I was always jealous of the kids that got to go on the Xmas special. Never heard this full version before either. I still walk around humming this theme.
I couldn't agree more as there's absolotely nothing at all I watch on TV in England anymore as everything is rubbish. The 90's entertainment and game shows was so much better.
I might actually explode one day, at the sight of yet another tart warbling a lip quivering "ba-a-beyy" to Simon Cowell's approval. Honestly, I think it might be the end of me if it doesn't cease soon. I don't actually watch a single show on TV nowdays. I only ever see tradition telly on other people's sets. I own a couple of TV's, but I only use them as computer monitors. I'm wasting every single penny of the TV license I avoid paying. (sshhh!) ;-)
I’ve always come back to this track. Naked Video theme is also amazing. When making music was still undertaken by passionate musicians and not a corporate formulaic algorithm expert.
@@RossPatzelt It was production music, but on the Rouge Music label, part of Music De Wolfe. It was on an album called "Reflex" released in 1986. (and it's actually called "Born to Run", not Born to Win, that was my mistake). www.discogs.com/Paul-Westwood-Reflex/release/5604574
Composer is session bassist Paul Westwood. What a deceptively simple theme, and lovely to hear the full version here. The bridge is a bit crap (but they often are), the little horn solos are unexpected and wonderful. The best part though is the modulated main riff (0:21) because it's such a great resolution musically to the main theme and tickles my soul somehow. It just makes it even better to know this was simply a library piece before being plucked 'off the shelf' for stardom!
I used to watch Strike It Lucky for the theme alone. It was that catchy enough to beam me in. Of course, I ended up enjoying the competition and all the funny moments that came with it.
I'm now 40, and Strike It Lucky/Rich was omnipresent during my childhood and teenage years. To this very day I often find myself whistling or humming that opening few bars of the theme when I'm sat in traffic or reading through paperwork lol Despite the whole "Barrymore thing" I do have very fond memories of the show. Glad I'm not the only one out there who appreciates it for the great half hour of telly it was...
@@residentelect I'm also now 40, we both must have been the same age when we heard it first time around. I too sing and hum that tune, it was and still insanely catchy with the greatest hook being the main trumpet-esque melody that starts all of it. It is unfortunate what happened with Michael Barrymore since his TV career never recovered from it although there are still the memories. I'm also glad that I'm not alone in that regard either. Best Wishes to You Mate ;)
Challenge will be showing series 1-3 of Strike It Lucky in the New Year. To whet your appetites, as part of Challenge's First Ever Episode Christmas, the first episode of Strike It Lucky will be broadcast on Saturday 28th December (that's tomorrow) at 8.45pm.
The technology to produce this probably cost the price of a couple of houses :D It sounds a little Peter Van Hooke/Rod Argent who made quite a few themes for ITV.
Alan Carr has ruined Strike it Lucky , Take Your Pick and Play Your Cards Right , but Dave Spikey ruined Bullseye and Joe Pasquale ruined The Price is Right .
I am not a life guard. In 2003, Michael Barrymore came to Palmerston North to perform live on stage. Myself, my parents, my brother and my grandparents went to see the show. After the show, we were invited backstage. I wanted to meet Michael Barrymore because it was an opportunity of a lifetime. He signed me his autograph. My grandmother had a videotape of his live show in Blackpool in 1994. We watched it a lot and we laugh. She left me the videotape before she passed away.
Tony Montana He STILL is now! Bringing ‘Strike It Lucky’ Back currently on his Instagram page! Every weekday at 6pm and on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm! It’s definitely a must watch for game show nostalgia!
Whoever came up with this theme is a genius. This is probably my favourite theme tune ever
More so than Airwolf and Battle of the Planets?
paul westwood
Reminds me of a cold, dark, wet Monday School night.
Just before Coronation Street.
Yes along with Krypton Factor before Corrie
You hit the nail on the head bud I used to hate Tuesday at school so I hated Monday night but I can't remember why
@@Tommytucamoto World in action at 9 was a downer though
@Michael Everest Where I live in the UK it was aired on TV on Monday evenings, AFTER Coronation Street.
My favourite theme of any show as a kid and I loved the show. Barrymore was the funniest guy on tele by far. I was always jealous of the kids that got to go on the Xmas special. Never heard this full version before either. I still walk around humming this theme.
90's was the best for game shows man but now everybodys singing saturday night or dancing on silly ice
I couldn't agree more as there's absolotely nothing at all I watch on TV in England anymore as everything is rubbish. The 90's entertainment and game shows was so much better.
I might actually explode one day, at the sight of yet another tart warbling a lip quivering "ba-a-beyy" to Simon Cowell's approval. Honestly, I think it might be the end of me if it doesn't cease soon.
I don't actually watch a single show on TV nowdays. I only ever see tradition telly on other people's sets. I own a couple of TV's, but I only use them as computer monitors. I'm wasting every single penny of the TV license I avoid paying. (sshhh!) ;-)
I love alot of the 80's TV themes, mainly because of the horns section and the keyboards.
My perspective is: (1) A fantastic use of saxophones too - lots of them, and (2) It's amazing what can be packed in within three minutes!
I’ve always come back to this track.
Naked Video theme is also amazing.
When making music was still undertaken by passionate musicians and not a corporate formulaic algorithm expert.
The theme tune to Strike it Lucky is actually called "Born To Win", composed by Paul Westwood. Sadly he was never credited for it on screen.
Thanks Paul Westwood
was it production music on the KPM label?
@@RossPatzelt It was production music, but on the Rouge Music label, part of Music De Wolfe. It was on an album called "Reflex" released in 1986. (and it's actually called "Born to Run", not Born to Win, that was my mistake).
www.discogs.com/Paul-Westwood-Reflex/release/5604574
Paul Westwood is 100% your dad
No, it was Born to Run, but yes it was by Paul Westwood.
Composer is session bassist Paul Westwood. What a deceptively simple theme, and lovely to hear the full version here. The bridge is a bit crap (but they often are), the little horn solos are unexpected and wonderful. The best part though is the modulated main riff (0:21) because it's such a great resolution musically to the main theme and tickles my soul somehow. It just makes it even better to know this was simply a library piece before being plucked 'off the shelf' for stardom!
don't you think this theme tune slightly re-arranged & at a slightly different pitch sounds like the theme to Jeremy Kyle..?
The 80s and 90s themes were the best ever unlike the modern quiz shows of today
Verstappen's Podcast 😎
Michael is doing live Instagram play along Strike It Lucky now because of the Corona outbreak. THAT is what brought me here. What a ledge!
Jeremy Veale- Every weekday at 6pm and every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm on Michael’s official Instagram profile!
I used to watch Strike It Lucky for the theme alone. It was that catchy enough to beam me in. Of course, I ended up enjoying the competition and all the funny moments that came with it.
I'm now 40, and Strike It Lucky/Rich was omnipresent during my childhood and teenage years.
To this very day I often find myself whistling or humming that opening few bars of the theme when I'm sat in traffic or reading through paperwork lol
Despite the whole "Barrymore thing" I do have very fond memories of the show. Glad I'm not the only one out there who appreciates it for the great half hour of telly it was...
@@residentelect I'm also now 40, we both must have been the same age when we heard it first time around. I too sing and hum that tune, it was and still insanely catchy with the greatest hook being the main trumpet-esque melody that starts all of it.
It is unfortunate what happened with Michael Barrymore since his TV career never recovered from it although there are still the memories.
I'm also glad that I'm not alone in that regard either.
Best Wishes to You Mate ;)
The original track is titled "Born To Run" from Rouge Music RMS/LP 161 - "Reflex" 1986
always reminds me of going school the next day singing it in my head lol
It still goes round my head all the fucking time 😤
Same. Always end up singing this to myself!
They knew how to compose themes in those days
Challenge will be showing series 1-3 of Strike It Lucky in the New Year.
To whet your appetites, as part of Challenge's First Ever Episode Christmas, the first episode of Strike It Lucky will be broadcast on Saturday 28th December (that's tomorrow) at 8.45pm.
I first show this show on Irish TV about 8 years ago and never saw it when it was first out, live it now and reminds me when I was a teen
That bass guitar is definitely an Aria SB1000 - everyone used them in the 80s lol
The technology to produce this probably cost the price of a couple of houses :D It sounds a little Peter Van Hooke/Rod Argent who made quite a few themes for ITV.
Haha indeed! Love Rod Argent's stuff too....
This show is apparently coming back in year 2020
I hope so. Just replace Barrymore obviously.
Alan Carr will be hosting. It was filmed in 2019 as part of his Epic Gameshow series.
@@mclarenguy22 Can't wait.
nope
Dunno how I didn't know about this tune before... but I'm glad I do now. I love it
GRETA MY LITTLE PED 🥱🛌 SLEEP MAKE THE BED 🛌🥱
Oh this theme tune! Makes me wanna don a tux and run down the stairs!
D'you wanna bank that, or risk there's nothing on the next screen?
What is a Hot Spot not??
Danny Arnott NOT A GOOD SPOT!
I’ve just been humming this for no reason at all? That’s why I’m here 😂
You could take any show whether good or bad add this theme and it would make you want to watch
Love the theme
I love strike it lucky how did you find the whole version?
its production music on here - www.discogs.com/Paul-Westwood-Reflex/release/5604574
@@RossPatzelt It's also available on the De Wolfe production music site.
Top, middle, bottom OR in the pool? Pick now!
Imagine this on a DnB beat... Shhhnice
1964 Riverside 500
im here from there too now.
I miss Michael Barrymore
yes i i used to love his ad libs
he is doing the strike it lucky board game at home on here
@@RossPatzelt how the gods have fallen
Is it me, or is the first few seconds of the theme missing from this video?!
Who downvoted this? A classic!!
Michael Barrymore has tweeted me on occasions! A genuinely lovely man!
Katie Fraser blessed
Is the same man who ran away from a murder scene
0:21 0:22 0:23
The start is slightly cut off in this recording.
Any one here after Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow?
Alan Carr has ruined Strike it Lucky , Take Your Pick and Play Your Cards Right , but Dave Spikey ruined Bullseye and Joe Pasquale ruined The Price is Right .
Ooooooooh it's a question!
I've met Michael Barrymore. May 2003.
Are you still a lifeguard?
I am not a life guard. In 2003, Michael Barrymore came to Palmerston North to perform live on stage. Myself, my parents, my brother and my grandparents went to see the show. After the show, we were invited backstage. I wanted to meet Michael Barrymore because it was an opportunity of a lifetime. He signed me his autograph. My grandmother had a videotape of his live show in Blackpool in 1994. We watched it a lot and we laugh. She left me the videotape before she passed away.
@Daniel Williamson
Some of my favorite animals are definitely bats. What is your favorite animal?
Was he awight?
Barrymore was the man
Tony Montana He STILL is now! Bringing ‘Strike It Lucky’ Back currently on his Instagram page! Every weekday at 6pm and on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm! It’s definitely a must watch for game show nostalgia!
Very cleaver theme tune from Rouge Music.
if only your spelling was so clever
Barrymore always seemed full of life and fun in Lucky, he looked miserable in Rich.
Sounds like some snidey 60's western movie...
AWIGHT? AWIGHT AT THE BACK?
The beginning is cut short
I like the Strike It Lucky theme better than Strike It Rich's.
Sounds awfully like intro to Welcome to the Jungle, GnR's
@Jexington80 Don't know.
Very similar to "Home James" extended theme.
sounds like a 80's video game
I was about to say the same thing, it almost sounds like a Sega Megadrive
Commodore 64 comes to mind
❣❣❣🤗🤗🤗💥💥💥💥
Barrymore really had a fall from grace ... it must have really hurt
rumour has it Michael Barrymore is still coming down those steps
the swimming pool steps
Sounds more like Halloween to me.
🥰🥰🥰🥰🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🤗🤗🤗
YEA STRIKE IT LUCKY WHILE THE PRICE IS RIGHT
AWIGHT
Top Middle or Bottom Awight
Very WWF block logo.
go go power rangers
And what is a hot spot not?
CelticWales Not a spot!
Man the life rafts...
@mboiko
Reminds me of fruit bats on their journeys. Now bats are my favorite animals. What are your favorite animals?
Michael Barrymore made Strike it Lucky and Alan Carr ruined it.
What is a Hot Spot not?
not a hot spot!
Not a good spot!