Batman Theme
The Marketts
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Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da Batman!
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Written by: NEAL HEFTI
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Song Background and CompositionThe "Batman Theme" is a song associated with the superhero character, Batman, from the DC Comics.
- Neal Hefti, a renowned jazz musician, originally composed the theme song for the 1966 Batman television show.
- The song is notable for its distinctive "na na na na na na na na... Batman!" chorus.
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David McCallum's VersionDavid McCallum, a Scottish-American actor and musician, recorded the Batman Theme.
- His version of the song appeared on his album "Music: A Part of Me" (1966).
- McCallum's version is remembered for its pleasing trombone and trumpet scores.
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Link Wray's VersionLink Wray, a rock and roll guitarist known for his technique of generating distortion, covered the Batman Theme in the late 1960s.
- Wray's rendition of the song incorporates the distinctive surfing guitar sounds of the 60s, giving it a unique flavor.
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Neal Hefti's Original VersionHefti’s version of the Batman Theme won him a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Theme in 1966.
- This initial version was performed by an 18-piece big band ensemble.
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The Jam's VersionThe Jam, an English band, recorded a live version of the Batman Theme song.
- It featured in their live album "Dig The New Breed" released in 1982.
- The Jam’s modulation of the theme with their punk rock style marks it as significantly different from other covers.
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The Marketts' VersionThe Marketts, known for their surf rock sonic, also recorded a version of the Batman Theme.
- Their version was featured on "The Batman Theme Played by The Marketts" album in 1966.
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The Ventures' VersionThe Ventures, an influential instrumental rock band, covered the Batman Theme on their album, "The Ventures Play the 'Batman' Theme", in 1966.
- Like other versions of the song during the same era, The Ventures' version features distinctive guitar sounds that reflect the surf rock musical aesthetic of the mid-1960s.
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Cultural ImpactOver the years, the Batman Theme has become synonymous with the character, Batman, and it is often used in various Batman adaptations.
- It has also been repeated, referenced, and parodied in numerous television shows, films, and music tracks.
- Despite being over half a century old, the song remains very popular with the fans of the superhero.
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