Cheyenne (western, starring Clint Walker)
[originally a rotating series under the umbrella title
"Warner Brothers Presents...", which also see]
(ABC Sundays, 1955 - 1963)
Main Theme: "Cheyenne"
[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)
CloseTheme 2: "Cheyenne ET"
[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:
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