Home and Away 1988 theme (full version)

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2009
  • The full version of the original 1988 theme performed by Mark Williams and Karen Boddington.
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  • @jamesrichards4294
    @jamesrichards4294 3 роки тому +182

    Who else thinks this song is way too good for a soap opera??!

  • @starrcrossedlovers
    @starrcrossedlovers Рік тому +28

    This song gives my age away. Those were the good old days. Im glad that I am an 80's born kid😎

  • @marktaurus206
    @marktaurus206 Рік тому +16

    Such a beautiful classic song Home and away was better back then than today .

  • @reeniepm7806
    @reeniepm7806 Рік тому +11

    In Jamaica we use to watch this in the 80s as a child we watched this in the evening.

    • @brianvesta
      @brianvesta 2 місяці тому +2

      They should do a reggae cover version.....🎉

  • @sheilaalice811
    @sheilaalice811 4 роки тому +20

    Who is feeling nostalgic during this quarantine period...I was only 12years....old is gold lots of love from Kenya

  • @samjames5183
    @samjames5183 Рік тому +27

    The woman singing this song has such a beautiful pure voice

  • @natalee6654
    @natalee6654 3 роки тому +41

    Why did this show pop back in my head? I miss my youth.

  • @round12tko
    @round12tko 4 роки тому +14

    80s music is the best

  • @johnhill4973
    @johnhill4973 8 років тому +356

    Growing up in Kenya,this was one of the most popular foreign family TV shows. It gave us a glimpse of Australian life in general. Loved it!

  • @Shanz876
    @Shanz876 2 роки тому +8

    I randomly stumbled upon this video and I remembered they used to play this soap in jamaica when I was a kid. Memory unlocked.

  • @khanwarrior99
    @khanwarrior99 11 років тому +62

    Clearly one of the best theme songs of all time!!

  • @oldtoby1591
    @oldtoby1591 7 років тому +122

    Shiiiiiit,never realised how beautiful this song is until now!

    • @CS-mo7xp
      @CS-mo7xp 5 років тому +8

      same here, haha...

    • @chatteyj
      @chatteyj 5 років тому +4

      Its not the best version imo, the female parts should be sung by the male vocalist

    • @connordowning216
      @connordowning216 4 роки тому +4

      yeah i hated it because the show was shit but now i'm hearing it now it's really good i'm singing it when i'm drunk now

  • @leejaymarsh9021
    @leejaymarsh9021 3 роки тому +6

    I thought this song was rubbish, till I sat down and listened to it , and it's a brill song have to say x

  • @TheOne-xu5oy
    @TheOne-xu5oy Рік тому +7

    A big shout out to Australia and her people. I ligit grew up on this and loved it and the theme song. I’ve always wanted to go to down under. Hell I’d live there. Much love from Florida, US.

  • @shirleybradley4591
    @shirleybradley4591 2 роки тому +4

    This brings back childhood memories!

  • @mathewyee4800
    @mathewyee4800 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful Song

  • @jackbennett8549
    @jackbennett8549 3 роки тому +6

    One of the Best songs ever!!!

  • @Leroy1Jenkins
    @Leroy1Jenkins 3 роки тому +14

    Haven’t heard this for 20 years and still know the words

  • @shannontengaru5499
    @shannontengaru5499 4 роки тому +8

    I love home and away songs it my favourite song and TV shows as well

  • @akuamoff7272
    @akuamoff7272 2 роки тому +33

    This song just came to mind and I decided to search for it, glad I did. Aww, how I miss those days😌

  • @lynseymariecrozier1625
    @lynseymariecrozier1625 Рік тому +2

    I really miss this show.

  • @fusionsuper34
    @fusionsuper34 3 роки тому +41

    This original will never die. What a duet!!!

  • @lifelessonstv86
    @lifelessonstv86 2 місяці тому +2

    Ahhhhhhh!!! MEMORIES! MEMORIES! MEMORIES!! I know this song word for word. I would rush home from school and wait with bated breath just to sing along with the theme song. This era is the best era to have lived in......I thought life world always be like this.... world of love, romance, suspense, heartbreak, joy, sadness and then comes happiness. Sigh!!! I love it❤😊❤

    • @S-no3yy
      @S-no3yy 19 днів тому

      Crazy that I still remember the words !!!

  • @DoonaGlows
    @DoonaGlows Рік тому +4

    Awww Memories come flooding back miss these days

  • @AWF1000
    @AWF1000 Рік тому +6

    I love male and female duets... this is one of the best.

  • @rokkcityldntvrokkcityldn5102
    @rokkcityldntvrokkcityldn5102 3 роки тому +13

    I never realised just how good a vocalist the female singer is .....💯

  • @estherkgosana2907
    @estherkgosana2907 3 роки тому +5

    Wow soundtrack to my childhood, my sister and I never missed an episode ....90’s in Soshanguve, Pretoria ... South African 🇿🇦

  • @ajjohnstone7063
    @ajjohnstone7063 3 роки тому +5

    Flash back to when I 8yrs old there 😂😂😂😂

  • @michellem3455
    @michellem3455 8 років тому +135

    I loved this version they should have kept it

    • @austinchaseandskyevideos8186
      @austinchaseandskyevideos8186 5 років тому +16

      Sadly they didn't. Newer versions of this theme song replaced the previous versions over the years and a number of verses were gradually cut back over the years due to time restrictions on Seven Network.

    • @forsakenoutcast
      @forsakenoutcast 3 роки тому +2

      And now it hasn’t had a song for years.

    • @edentimms236
      @edentimms236 3 роки тому +3

      @@forsakenoutcast it just says "closer each day, home and away" I miss this version 🥺

    • @nettalaor441
      @nettalaor441 2 роки тому +2

      Yes

  • @mthulisimpofu3122
    @mthulisimpofu3122 3 роки тому +6

    Growing up in Zimbabwe,I enjoyed this show so much.I loved the theme song.Its a beautiful song.

  • @aaronjeffery4784
    @aaronjeffery4784 3 роки тому +7

    My wife watched this from the very first episode and has recently just stopped watching it she said it’s not as good as it once was but her fav was always Alf

  • @EngPheniks
    @EngPheniks 4 роки тому +49

    even for those who aren't very much acquainted with the tv series, this song gives you nostalgic feelings of life itself.

  • @terryferron5844
    @terryferron5844 3 роки тому +3

    Growing up in jamaica this was one of my favorite british tv show but "chronicles of narnia" was my favorite...

  • @navijatt
    @navijatt 6 років тому +31

    I remember watching the first ever episode as a child ...this song is magic. Neighbours and home and away were massive in the UK.

  • @michaelmallouhi1534
    @michaelmallouhi1534 7 років тому +66

    one of the best TV theme songs ever - bring it back!

  • @Norwaynumber1
    @Norwaynumber1 3 роки тому +10

    I was born the same year this show started and started watching it after school when I was 15-19. Good memories! Australia clearly made the best soap opera!

  • @JeremyCotton33662
    @JeremyCotton33662 12 років тому +16

    I hated the programme, but this was possibly the best TV theme tune ever. Used to hear it when parents watched. Loved it!

  • @supbilly07
    @supbilly07 3 роки тому +27

    I love the way she sings "need you here" on the second verse, it sounds beautiful

  • @crystalmoffatt9287
    @crystalmoffatt9287 11 років тому +30

    This is actually a beautiful song!

  • @LadySophieofHougunManor7325
    @LadySophieofHougunManor7325 Рік тому +1

    Awesome theme

  • @Chloe_Hobbs
    @Chloe_Hobbs 2 роки тому +2

    even though I wasn't around yet for this one, I still remember it as the one I heard on the tv when I was little

  • @shermanbarrett7135
    @shermanbarrett7135 2 роки тому +10

    This is one of those songs that gets BUILT into your brain
    Definitely singing this to my wife on our wedding day

  • @yuvalkonsker3118
    @yuvalkonsker3118 3 роки тому +2

    love this song

  • @vinay92
    @vinay92 4 роки тому +11

    This and 1995 theme are my two favourites! Karen Boddington such a good singer

  • @Gcello22
    @Gcello22 6 років тому +11

    I've lived in Australia my whole life and I could safely say I've never sat through a full episode of this OR Neighbour's, but this song is so good. Still happy to give them a shot.

    • @peterwilliamskelhorn6675
      @peterwilliamskelhorn6675 10 місяців тому +1

      @Gcello22 you Aussies have better soaps than us Pommies do. My favourites are Prisoner Cell Block H and Sons And Daughters

  • @ziroh8294
    @ziroh8294 3 роки тому +4

    Home and away vs Neighbours....and im not even Australian.. Long live the 80s...if you were not there you wouldn't understand, THE PRIVILEGE!!...wow ,time flies

  • @thetarantella69
    @thetarantella69 Рік тому +3

    I loved watching Home and Away and Neighbours when I was in England.

  • @star-angeliah8262
    @star-angeliah8262 7 років тому +109

    All of my children will tell you that this song was their lullaby as babies. For some reason in the middle of the night it was the only song that I could remember all of the words too and it always gave them comfort when I sang it and they always went to sleep.
    Now my kids are 17, 15, 13 & 11 years old and obviously they watch "Home & Away" with me but still think in their heads that it's their lullaby as the lyrics are relevant to them. #TrueStory

    • @Hulk2k6
      @Hulk2k6 7 років тому +3

      Nice. If I was trying to soothe a baby, I'd cop out and settle for Country Practice or Hill Street Blues themes!

    • @moelson-williams5815
      @moelson-williams5815 5 років тому +2

      love that x

    • @user-id3pl7uy4j
      @user-id3pl7uy4j 4 роки тому +2

      My nan sang this to me as a kid. She still watches it!

    • @nettalaor441
      @nettalaor441 2 роки тому

      So sweet

    • @scrwUhippy
      @scrwUhippy 2 роки тому

      This has to be the aussiest thing I've ever read! Love it! ❤️

  • @markh8341
    @markh8341 Рік тому +2

    Happy 35th birthday to this amazing soap opera... 😎 🎂🎁🎉🎊

  • @aaronnauer2398
    @aaronnauer2398 3 роки тому +2

    memories

  • @funboy4154
    @funboy4154 4 роки тому +6

    I grew up to this theme ahhh memories.👍

  • @dannykimis
    @dannykimis 3 роки тому +2

    I spent my youth from 2000 to 2009 in Brisvegas
    Home and away was great
    Thank you for being such a good friend to me

    • @pokemontrainerelio3648
      @pokemontrainerelio3648 3 роки тому +1

      This show should have been shown in South Korea... It could be a hit and BTS could cover this song!

    • @pokemontrainerelio3648
      @pokemontrainerelio3648 3 роки тому +1

      They played BTS on a recent episode of Home and Away

  • @JohannKssm
    @JohannKssm 12 років тому +14

    One of the best theme tunes of all time

    • @buffalohorse1
      @buffalohorse1 3 роки тому +4

      No not one of the best, The Best

  • @GreaseLightning02
    @GreaseLightning02 11 місяців тому +3

    Insanely good for an Aussie soap theme. I really liked H&A back in the 90s but the theme today definitely has that 80s/90s ballad duet feel about it. Thanks for uploading this.

  • @michaelwilson8760
    @michaelwilson8760 4 роки тому +1

    Bravo Mark and Karen !

  • @sarademoor
    @sarademoor 10 місяців тому +1

    Never saw a full episode, but I know this song by heart. Absolute fire!

  • @danialshazly7547
    @danialshazly7547 2 роки тому +3

    When i lived in London, i watch Home and Away as well as Neighbours

    • @ryanwilliams1800
      @ryanwilliams1800 2 роки тому

      i also did watch both but Neighbours was not as good, home and Away was much better

  • @sambee8982
    @sambee8982 4 роки тому +10

    I always picture myself on holiday at one of the holiday parks across the south of England whenever I listen to this song, it has such a great holiday feel to it in my opinion....

  • @PhilipGreenShow
    @PhilipGreenShow 10 років тому +140

    THIS IS GOING TO BE MY WEDDING SONG!!!

    • @jaggass
      @jaggass 6 років тому +18

      It does make a good wedding song.

    • @doyo__0219
      @doyo__0219 6 років тому +8

      good choice

    • @sgt-shoeshine359
      @sgt-shoeshine359 5 років тому +3

      have ya gotten married yet?

    • @mariononginjo1836
      @mariononginjo1836 5 років тому +4

      Are you now married and if yes did you use the song?

    • @snaipaul
      @snaipaul 3 роки тому +9

      I imagine his wife bolted when she heard that suggestion.

  • @SuperRandomPhil
    @SuperRandomPhil 13 років тому +8

    Wow, pure nostalgia right here.

  • @truthiskey8625
    @truthiskey8625 2 роки тому +2

    The 80s 90s and 00s was the best years for soaps even in UK and Australia too

  • @ricklosangeles5043
    @ricklosangeles5043 8 років тому +53

    As a foreigner from the USA visiting Australia for the first time in 2008, I became addicted to this series. Have been a steady viewer for the past seven years and love my weekly visits with the characters of Summer Bay and the beautiful scenery.

    • @oldtoby1591
      @oldtoby1591 7 років тому +9

      When are you coming back,Bro? I'll get Alf to put the kettle on for ya!

    • @TrailBlazer65
      @TrailBlazer65 7 років тому +3

      Don't forget a tour of that epic dungeon he's made since the guy was last here!

    • @pokemontrainerelio3648
      @pokemontrainerelio3648 7 років тому +9

      Imagine if Trump went to Summer Bay.
      "I like Marilyn Chambers, her tits are yuge!"

    • @avishaymanos1938
      @avishaymanos1938 7 років тому +2

      Pokémon Trainer Elio lol

    • @Hulk2k6
      @Hulk2k6 6 років тому +2

      Palmer would probably smack him one lol

  • @jasondaviesdavies6552
    @jasondaviesdavies6552 4 роки тому +10

    I remember this when I used to come home from school in the late 80s

  • @kristimcierey5569
    @kristimcierey5569 2 роки тому +1

    I love Homeandaway

  • @uluboko6893
    @uluboko6893 3 роки тому +2

    back to this classic hehe

  • @DonaldTaft
    @DonaldTaft 14 років тому +2

    I'm a 24-year-old male who doesn't watch the show but simply loves this song. Product of the '80s, I suppose. I remember downloading this off Kazaa about twelve years ago. Classic stuff.

  • @elimastevo3466
    @elimastevo3466 2 роки тому +1

    I can still sing it woow sweet old days

  • @ridensroom6957
    @ridensroom6957 4 роки тому +22

    I always preferred Neighbours when growing up but this has the best theme song 💛

  • @Cosy2211
    @Cosy2211 Рік тому +2

    I’m so glad we had neighbours and home and away growing up. Something light hearted (sometimes heavy) and just something consistent for my brother and I to watch after school ❤ wish there was still something like this these days. Now it’s all UA-cam and Netflix - which I’m sure will also get old one day too x

  • @King_Fi5h
    @King_Fi5h 2 дні тому

    Everything was better back then. We had not tech, no social media. We had love, compassion and we had social skills. Life was innocent and people had morals principals. I miss the 80s and 90s. When ever I listen to this, i get really sad.

  • @DonAlpha
    @DonAlpha Рік тому +1

    Memories are made of this , growing up in the 90's

  • @shannonheater6249
    @shannonheater6249 2 роки тому +1

    I love this song it my favorite TV show 😍 ❤

  • @andrewclarkson5972
    @andrewclarkson5972 2 роки тому +1

    i like this vision of home and away theme song and i wish that the old home and away episode was on tv

  • @josephinem.1842
    @josephinem.1842 4 роки тому +12

    This version is the best! Thanks so much for posting!

  • @ramthian
    @ramthian 2 роки тому +1

    We love it 🥰

  • @tell-it-like-it-is8305
    @tell-it-like-it-is8305 2 роки тому +1

    I watched this in syndication. Some of the greatest tv theme songs ever.

  • @conorgreenwood7259
    @conorgreenwood7259 2 роки тому +1

    Nostalgia...Home and Away!! ❤

  • @MrRaziel25
    @MrRaziel25 8 років тому +30

    classic intro song and absolutely beautiful:) so full of heart and passion in the song

  • @Chris-tl3vr
    @Chris-tl3vr 8 місяців тому +2

    Sung by legendary New Zealand singer Mark Williams and Karen Boddington from Australia😊

  • @gemmadakin34
    @gemmadakin34 2 роки тому +4

    RIP Dieter Brummer. X

  • @petedrummonddrums
    @petedrummonddrums Рік тому +2

    The male vocalist is Mark Williams… a star in his own right with ‘show no mercy’ and now also the frontman for iconic Australian band Dragon since 2005

    • @cascade3769
      @cascade3769 11 місяців тому

      New Zealand band Dragon !

  • @andymupeta1677
    @andymupeta1677 8 років тому +6

    used to watch this when i was at uni in UK 1988-1991. loved the song. heard it today in 2016 since that time and I could sing along perfectly! great theme

    • @madmurdock100
      @madmurdock100 5 років тому +1

      Don't know how you make that out seeing that Home and Away didn't start in the UK until 1989

  • @pokemontrainerelio3648
    @pokemontrainerelio3648 Рік тому +3

    Home and Away... Bea Smith, Alf Stewart, Celia Stewart, Ailsa Stewart, Rita Connors, Myra Desmond, Morag Bellingham, Pippa Fletcher/Ross, Michael Ross, Tom Fletcher, Reb Kean... The list goes on...

  • @ImpulseKidEntertainment
    @ImpulseKidEntertainment Рік тому +4

    I was never the biggest fan of Home And Away growing up, but since I'm currently recovering from COVID, the theme song has randomly popped in and out of my head at various points.
    I've given the song a few listens and I have to say, divorced from the fact that it's the theme for a soapie, this first rendition in particular is surprisingly beautiful.

    • @jebbaz
      @jebbaz Рік тому

      Quad jabbed?

    • @ImpulseKidEntertainment
      @ImpulseKidEntertainment Рік тому

      @J - At the time, three.

    • @jebbaz
      @jebbaz Рік тому +1

      @@ImpulseKidEntertainment Real shame how those didn't do anything. Fuck the government.

  • @kevinlyn6940
    @kevinlyn6940 4 роки тому +4

    It watched all.the series when I was in jamaica those were the good days

  • @lisasewell4649
    @lisasewell4649 6 років тому +19

    Love this theme sad they don’t play the theme at start anymore :(

  • @KayleighNatasha
    @KayleighNatasha 7 років тому +11

    According to my mum I used to watch this all the time when I was little

  • @saralea7369
    @saralea7369 10 років тому +8

    Love this song and the words are so true in my heart xx

  • @danialshazly7547
    @danialshazly7547 2 роки тому +1

    I am going to sing this to my sweetheart

  • @nebstaism
    @nebstaism 7 місяців тому

    I remember being stoned one night in the 90s and I heard this come on and I remember thinking man that’s actually a really beautiful song.... I was fully feeling it 💯

  • @Sean-me4fv
    @Sean-me4fv 8 років тому +20

    Used to be a good show in the 80s and 90s - enjoyable for all the family. Now it is aimed at teens mainly. Bit of a shame. Previously, we watched it as kids, my parents watched it and my grandparents watched it.

    • @Sean-me4fv
      @Sean-me4fv 2 роки тому

      @Hey Dimmu Podcast well yeah maybe. It seems centred on the lives of teenagers and people in their twenties.

  • @eveyariel8375
    @eveyariel8375 7 років тому +5

    Love ahhhh the good ol' days

  • @CelesteK
    @CelesteK 11 років тому +11

    Lovely. Thank you for uploading this. It takes me back to when I was 12 and watching this on YTV Canada. :)

  • @jj45455
    @jj45455 2 роки тому +2

    Sounds good, they should use it for a tv series. Maybe on a beach.

  • @Enriqueking
    @Enriqueking 6 місяців тому +1

    I MISS HOME AND AWAY :)

  • @Sasuke81a
    @Sasuke81a Рік тому +4

    I remember after starting school, my Aunt who just finished school introduced this show while my Grandparents were looking after me while Mum was working and Dad was in the Army. I was too young to follow it but seeing through older eyes it shows how complex the story was.

  • @annieha2389
    @annieha2389 10 років тому +8

    This reminds me of someone. Under the sunrise, we sang this song together.

  • @MIA-kz3cp
    @MIA-kz3cp 6 років тому +7

    my childhood memories

  • @kevm4035
    @kevm4035 3 роки тому +2

    Hannah and Duncan belong together, Oooohhhh Tommy Tommy. 💯👌👍💙

  • @matthewiles5714
    @matthewiles5714 6 років тому +9

    I love this song. They definitely should have kept it