September 29th

Thomas Pitts Composer Of The Day, North America, United States of America September, Tea for Two, Youmans

Mike Post Born 29 September 1944

Quantum Leap Theme

Hill Street Blues Theme

Mike Post
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Mike Post, born Leland Michael Postil on September 29, 1944, is a renowned American composer celebrated for his captivating television theme music. He has created memorable themes for popular shows such as The Rockford Files, Law & Order, and Magnum, P.I. His musical journey began early; he first made waves with the hit single “Popsicles and Icicles” in 1964. By age 23, he won his first Grammy Award for the instrumental arrangement of “Classical Gas.”

Post’s contributions to television music are significant. He earned acclaim for the theme of The Rockford Files, which became a hit, reaching number 10 on the U.S. charts. His innovative sound for the Law & Order series, marked by the iconic “dun, dun,” has become widely recognised in popular culture. Over the years, he has collaborated with well-known artists like Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and even composed for BBC’s sitcom Mammoth. His work continues to influence the world of television music.

27 September

September 27th

Thomas Pitts Composer Of The Day, North America, United States of America September, Tea for Two, Youmans

Vincent Youmans 27 September 1898 – 5 April 1946

Tea for Two

Vincent Youmans
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Vincent Millie Youmans was a celebrated American composer and producer born on September 27, 1898, in New York City. He became one of Broadway’s leading composers, known for his collaborations with talented lyricists like Ira Gershwin and Oscar Hammerstein II. Youmans created memorable music, many of which became popular standards. His early pieces featured short melodic phrases, but he later embraced longer, more complex melodies.

Youmans began his career as a song-plugger in Tin Pan Alley and gained fame with his hit songs from musicals such as “No, No, Nanette” and “Tea for Two,” which captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Despite his success, Youmans faced challenges in his personal life, including struggles with alcoholism and health issues. Sadly, he battled tuberculosis for many years, which ultimately led to his retirement in 1934.