In the 1960s, McCallum recorded four albums for Capitol Records with music producer David Axelrod: Music...A Part of Me (Capitol ST 2432, 1966), Music...A Bit More of Me (Capitol ST 2498, 1966), Music...It's Happening Now! (Capitol ST 2651, 1967), and McCallum (Capitol ST 2748, 1968). The best known of his pieces today is "The Edge", which was sampled by Dr. Dre as the intro and riff to the track "The Next Episode", "M.I.A" by Missin' Linx, and "No Regrets" by Masta Ace.
McCallum did not sing on these records, as many television stars of the 1960s did when offered recording contracts. As a classically trained musician, he conceived a blend of oboe, English horn, and strings with guitar and drums, and presented instrumental interpretations of hits of the day. The official arranger on the albums was H. B. Barnum. However, McCallum conducted, and contributed several original compositions of his own, over the course of four LPs. The first two, Music...A Part of Me and Music...A Bit More of Me, have been issued together on CD on the Zonophone label. On Open Channel D, McCallum did sing on the first four tracks, "Communication", "House on Breckenridge Lane", "In The Garden, Under The Tree" (the theme song from the movie Three Bites of the Apple), and "My Carousel". The music tracks are the same as the Zonophone CD. This CD was released on the Rev-Ola label. The single release of "Communication" reached No. 32 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1966.
In recent years, McCallum gained renewed international recognition and popularity for his role as NCIS medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard in the American television series NCIS.
Batman Theme
David McCallum Lyrics
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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
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da
Batman!
The lyrics to David McCallum's song "Batman Theme" are quite simple, consisting only of the repetition of the word "Batman" and an instrumental riff. However, the repetition of the word "Batman" serves as a powerful branding tool for the popular superhero franchise. The song was created as the theme for the 1960s television series "Batman," which aired from 1966 to 1968, and the iconic theme music is still immediately recognizable to fans of the show today.
The repetitive nature of the song also serves as a reflection of the character of Batman himself, who is often portrayed as methodical and unemotional in his pursuit of justice. The driving, frenetic melody builds tension, perhaps symbolizing the high stakes and danger often involved in Batman's missions to take down Gotham's most dangerous criminals.
Line by Line Meaning
Batman, Batman, Batman
The repeated use of Batman's name signifies the urgency and importance of his presence and actions.
Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman
The unrelenting repetition of Batman's name emphasizes his vigilance and dedication to his mission.
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da
The repetitive instrumental represents the energy and excitement of Batman's adventures.
Batman!
The sudden exclamation of his name adds a sense of triumph and heroism to the overall song.
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Written by: NEAL HEFTI
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