[originally a rotating series under the umbrella title "Warner Brothers Presents...", which also see] (ABC Sundays, 1955 - 1963)
[aka: "Theme from 'Cheyenne'"; aka: "Bodie"; This was the most recognizable THEME tune -- originally written by B-movie western and Disney writer William Lava as an instrumental cue named "Bodie" (the lead character's last name.) For the first season, the "Warner Brother's Presents" THEME had been used as the Main Title, and an End Title closer had been composed by Jerry Livingston and Mack David for use over the first season End Credits (see Close Theme 2 below.) But producers liked the "Bodie" motif, so "Cheyenne" lyrics were added -- and this melody became both the Main Title and End Credits THEME beginning with season two. It proved very memorable and popular with fans.] Composers: music by William ("Bill") Lava (ASCAP), with lyrics by Stanley D. ("Stan") Jones (ASCAP) Original Publisher: M. Witmark & Sons (ASCAP) 1998 Publisher: M. Witmark & Sons (ASCAP), c/o Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA Copyright Date: Sep. 21, 1956; Ep 102 393. Renewal Date: Sep. 28, 1984; RE-218-557. Recordings: LP: "Wyatt Earp, Cheyenne and Other TV Favorites" Sons of the Pioneers (vocal group) RCA Bluebird LBY-1004 (1958) LP: "TV Western Theme Songs" Lawrence Welk and his orchestra, with The Sparklers (vocal group) Coral CRL/CRL7-57267 (1959)
[aka: "Cheyenne End Title"; This was the first season End Credits THEME heard in an instrumental arrangement only] Composers: Jerry Livingston (ASCAP) and Mack David (ASCAP) Original Publisher: M. Witmark & Sons (ASCAP) 2002 Publishers: Universal-Polygram International Publishing Inc. (ASCAP) c/o Universal Music Publishing Group div. of Universal Studios of Los Angeles, CA; and Universal-On Backstreet Music (BMI) c/o Universal Music Publishing Group div. of Universal Studios of Los Angeles, CA Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recording: