Emmerdale 1972-present

Emmerdale 1972-2010=38 years

[@FrontlinePeace]

The 1999 and 2005 intros were my childhood. Never really followed the storylines, was not interested in the slightest in the franchise, but I remembered them and Christ do I feel nostalgic. I remember watching these with my parents, and bloody hell do I feel mopey af.

[@laxsonic3006]

The 2005 and 2011 are the most iconic for me

[@mattleslie4274]

Same the 1999 version. Living in Rural devon takes me back so much, as you wasnt interested but the theme is iconic

[@kallsview4711]

Matt Leslie I was sane we live a village called borrowdale in Cumbria too much like ember dale

[@kallsview4711]

Emmerdale

[@salem_meow7137]

Oh same I never had a clue what was going on but my parents watched it all the time and the nostalgia hurts

[@darkangelw8472]

This soap, was very popular in Sweden, and my nan and parents loved it. We get subtitles, in Sweden. Back then, we started learning English at 10 years old and I love this soap so much

[@lacklustreplough]

1972 bring tears to my eyes. So beautiful. Happy, warm, sad, and longing all at once -- genius how the composition mirrors the emotional rollercoaster of the soap. My favourite of all time. Makes me miss Nan. The writing is top notch.

[@DeltaJazzUK]

I remember my mum watching the 1972 one. She's gone now, didn't realise how precious those times were at the time.

[@stigtuneback1966]

@@DeltaJazzUK i too watched this serie with my parents , but they did not understand english so they only watched it cuz of the animals and tried to go along with episodes as good as they could.

[@stigtuneback1966]

the music makes me think back in time when my parents watched this serie , only mum is still around now , she recently moved to a home to spend the last years she has left .

[@johnriggs4929]

I take it you mean the 1972 writing - surely you can't mean the present drivel?

[@cliveevans9795]

@@DeltaJazzUK treasure them -always ..I do

[@Benne175]

The 1975 theme is what I remember from when I was a kid. I loved it then. Actually, I was too young to enjoy the actual program.. just wanted to listen to the theme..

[@LoLzZ85]

1975 titles which ran for 14 years, seems to be a classic i think...almost a cinematic quality to it

[@haych.594]

Ikr 14 years is a long time

[@MrEurochannel]

I think they coughed up a bit and used 35mm filmstock for it. Looks like they had a proper art director of some sort.

[@MrEurochannel]

I think they coughed up a bit and used 35mm filmstock for it. Looks like they had a proper art director of some sort.

[@tipsterplatforms6603]

1975 still look the best even now.

[@junior1138]

Born in ‘74 and the ‘75 track really sticks in my mind.

[@GrahamGroovyUK]

1974/5 for me. My family home in the middle of nowhere looks so much like Emmerdale Farm. The Cor Anglais is a beautiful sounding instrument ❤️

[@baz810]

It's the 1975 theme that I first knew. Those beautiful pictures. That final beautiful sun setting behind the house at the end. That makes me feel so nostalgic, thinking about those carefree years when my family were all still alive

[@charleyfarley5065]

Me too. This was my era. The sepia colour. The sunset, and the theme tune with the oboe. This is my nostalgic memory of Emmerdale Farm 😊

[@DerekBiryani]

I love how it just gets phatter and phatter each time round. At the beginning it's like a sad clarinet giving birth to an even sadder clarinet and by the end it's a fuckin roof raiser. BIG UP 1999!

[@mikee8605]

Actually, that's an oboe. 😬

[@matthewwarren526]

Brilliant theme tunes I love the classic Emmerdale Episodes that air on ITV3 but I wish that ITV would reshow old classic Emmerdale Episodes on ITV3 from 1972 till 1989 then continue to reshow old Classic Emmerdale episode's from 1990 all the way up to 2022 that would be brilliant. Thanks so much forever and ever ITV for reshowing old classic Emmerdale Episodes.

[@kitarajaba9154]

My mother watched soap operas when I was inside her womb. I think I have heard the theme many times because even tho I haven't seen a single episode of Emmerdale I get this really relaxing and nostalgic feeling out of this theme. Amazing

[@Eleverett]

Some reason the 1972 opening is so familiar to me! Had a massive Deja Vu when I watched it and it was way before my time as I was born in 1993 and I don't even watch Emmerdale! It also gives me shivers and makes me feel funny.... maybe a past life possibly?

[@Steve-K.G.]

I love the old one, the late 70's one. Makes me feel kinda melancholy and very nostalgic. Brings back such warm memories and feelings.

[@sallydyer5186]

i get the same feeling but thats because my dad was the original musician playing it and he would practice all time at home, so grew up with it

[@mrsteve26]

sally dyer liar

[@xxxmizzkizzyxxx]

Ellie Bryan I was born in 1980 and watched it throughout the 80’s-90’s with my mum but I was familiar with the ‘72 opening too. Also I’ve never heard another person say this, and I’m so glad it’s not me but I get the weird shivers from this kind of stuff too. The Thames tv indent, and various openings from old shows. It baffles me and I’ve never understood why it happens. Very strange phenomenon!

[@DeputyJohn]

Glad to know im not the only one

[@tomsg1]

It's astonishing how many people are "nostalgic" about 2005. Really?. It litereally feels like yesterday.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

+tomsg1 Probably because you're an old fuck...

[@MondySpartan]

It was used from 2005 until early 2011

[@paulineevans1126]

It WAS yesterday

[@Hulk2k6]

It was a pretty good Year for Emmerdale. Probably best British soap that year, Enders was in the doldrums, Corrie went a bit silly and Hollyoaks was Taylor-Burton Heavy.

[@Cr381v3]

1999 got me most nostalgic :)

[@charliefarley1000]

My favourite was always the sunset one of the early 80's. Still think the northern soaps emmerdale and corrie are 10 times better written than eastenders is nowadays. (Loved 'Enders in the 80's).

[@royandjacqueline1294]

We also ❤️ EastEnders in the 1980s. Den, Ange, Princess, Michelle the Beales and the Fowlers. Doctor Legg, the gothic/punk girl, Dot Cotton and Ethel and Willie. WOW!! It was good back then 💕💝💗💖💓💞 💛💙💛💙💛💙 👸🏻💖👑🇬🇧💝👸🏻 🥰🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🕊️🔥✝️

[@rosiebargoed681]

1975 is the one I remember the most. Watching with my Gran. RIP ❤️😪❤️😪❤️

[@user-mt5op4gj1h]

I'm so sorry for your loss I hope your family are doing okay I'm sorry I was 3 years late haha.

[@hughmungus7810]

I remeber as a child my Grandmother would watch this show, Every time I heard the intro I knew not to disturb my Gran.

[@vocalese]

This is a perfect example of a gorgeous theme tune that should never have been messed with. Whatever producer thought they needed the horrid computerised travesty from 1993 was mad.

[@tjfSIM]

Not a regular Emmerdale viewer but I agree with you - from 1993 onwards the theme was awful. Sounded simple and tinny, and it lost the warm nostalgic sound of the original theme.

[@poke125]

I would have to disagree. It only got worse from 1999

[@derroboter2895]

@@tjfSIM Different strokes for different folks but along with the original, the 93-8 theme gives me an air of warm nostalgia.

[@tjfSIM]

@@derroboter2895 Cool - to each their own :)

[@derroboter2895]

@@tjfSIM Cheers! Although, hopefully we can agree on it pissing on the modern day travesty of a theme. :)

[@Lazyguy22]

Emmerdale Farm Emmer-Emmer-Emmerdale Farm Emmerdale Farm Emmer-Emmer-Emmerdale Farm Emmerdale Farm Emmer-Emmer-Emmerdale Farm Emmerdale Farm, Emmerdale Farm Best theme lyrics ever written.

[@stucpeed]

Matilda LMAO

[@davidstevens9516]

throwmetothewolves 🤣 ROFL

[@charlieminaj2]

Matilda wtf😦👀😂👌🏻

[@moirakizito4828]

😂😂😂😂😁

[@robosborne7103]

Right up the ass We take it right up the arse Right up the ass We take it right up the arse!!??

[@brianallan9841]

This music is nurturing to my soul. Simply beautiful 💙

[@tdr1750]

I am only 12 and I love Emmerdale, and to know it used to be Emmerdale Farm is amazing.

[@keelydobrowolsky3735]

Thedeancafter85 Well I'm 13 and I love it too!

[@weirdofreak2505]

+Keely Dobrowolsky I was born in 1940 and that makes me 14 years old because it is currently 1954

[@keelydobrowolsky3735]

weirdo freak Is it?

[@weirdofreak2505]

+Keely Dobrowolsky Yes it is

[@haych.594]

Same I'm twelve

[@Unicysis]

Over the hills Over there’s a bright side of life Over the hills You can jump, run and fly a kite Over the hills You and yours can watch the sun rise Open’s the gate Do make your haste Play and sing forever Over the hills There’s a peace beyond all the pale Darling, won’t you come and live in Yes, won’t you come live in Please, won’t you come live in Emmerdale?

[@bigrobbo75]

I thought it was "Right up the ass, we take it right up the ass " ?. its yorkshire so its probably "Raping some sheep, we'll go raping some sheep ?

[@HeatherLikesArt]

I like the 70's and 80's version best and when the show was about farm life more and still had a rustic feel to it. And people spoke with more broad Accent. Lots of aye's and aye up's.

[@eileenmcg9377]

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[@eileenmcg9377]

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[@eileenmcg9377]

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[@Hulk2k6]

The show had to move with the times so Mancs, Geordies, Londoners and the Odd Scouser were added.

[@michaelasquith9791]

Artishealing65, as a Yorkshireman, from Barnsley, myself, you are right, my all-time favourite character, in Emmerdale was Seth Armstrong, and he had a broad Yorkshire, too. He was from Barnsley, too. He was played by the late Barnsley-born, and bred actor, Stan Richards. Emmerdale was about farming, in the 1980s, and in the 1990s, and 2000s, there are too many deaths, some were murdered, and some were accidental. I love watching the classic episodes, on ITV3.

[@flares]

The original theme tune they used which ran from 1972-93 was by far the best. It just flows better and is easier on the ear. When they changed it to a different arrangement in 1993 it went downhill. The 1975 pictures are the ones I first remember. I always used to look out for the little glimpse of the tractor.

[@nilssundblad1637]

Thank you! Now I can finally prove it to my mother that Emmerdale's theme was very different from the current one once upon a time. (Yet I remember only the 1999 and 2005 themes as the "originals", while my mother, who's watched the show sporadically since its inception, can't remember shite about the themes since before the current one.) P.S. Emmerdale is big in Sweden.

[@MarcZERO1980]

There not that different.

[@nilssundblad1637]

Marc Zero The current one is very different form any previous one. The current one sounds and looks like some theme to an American LA soap opera.

[@paulareece9295]

Never knew Emmerdale was popular outside the UK

[@Hulk2k6]

Pretty popular in Scandinavia, Shown with English audio Svenska/Suomi subs.

[@tipsterplatforms6603]

1975 titles absolutely walk all over the other ones. incredible for 75, I remember it from about 87, 88 and had no idea it was 12 years old even then.

[@CEO100able]

All versions of this music sound cool!

[@legonfan2261]

But we all know what the best one is.

[@LittleRichard1988]

I agree each version has it's place in it's own era.

[@thomasmettham9386]

I don't normally watch soaps, can't stand them. But I really love the 1993 and 1998 Emmerdale theme song. Because I think the melody and harmony of the piano fit nicely together and it's the only one I remember as a child.

[@josephmarrison4606]

Soaps used to be good years ago, then the writing went downhill. The theme tunes will always be a British institution.

[@geep7267]

Completely agree

[@zikkeboi]

Oh man... I never really watched the show, but my grandma watched every episode, whenever a new one aired. I remember many times when I visited her, at 6pm she always dropped everything she was doing and sat down to watch it. Many times I sat there aswell not really understanding what the show was about, but I didn't need to. This beautiful theme will always remind me of her.

[@MichaelSamuel]

I remember the 2005 intro....memories xD

[@domduval6611]

Fave one tbh 😂😂

[@dhtelevision]

I liked this soap when I was 5 or 6

[@haych.594]

Same that was the best

[@zoellz]

same, even though I was like 5 I still remember watching it with my family

[@mikeykm1993]

Michael Samuel 1999 and 2005 were the best

[@brucedanton3669]

Thank you for this so much of course!!

[@lordburton16]

I used to watch Emmerdale in early 2000's when I was very young, never knew what was going on but enjoyed it

[@bhvictory]

All great titles, the best soap on the box and the best one at moving on and keeping up with the changing times..... :)

[@peterpellbring299]

The first version from 1972 is absolutely the best

[@williamwhite2830]

happy heavenly birthday mummy this was you and your show

[@thebigloc1]

Love love this, thank you

[@Scarpia9111]

I've just started watching this show from the very beginning. Was lured to it by the haunting theme music and rolling English country side. I want to watch it from the 1972 start to its present day cast of characters. It will be interesting to see how this show developes and why its been so long running.

[@meganconnell6853]

I remember the intro the 1998 one with the horse 🐴 and the helicopter 🚁 on the TV 📺 when I was a little girl.

[@laminage]

I loved the 1999 Version. I live in Canada and we don't get the Show anymore : - (. The "Extras" for this Opening Sequence were great and The Little Girl is all Grown up now. The US don't hold a Candle to The UK for Soaps now. Many Americans have discovered this Show, Coronation St., and EastEnders.

[@simonpaterson84]

The original theme will always be the best. The oboe is just simply beautiful and makes me emotional. This is when Emmerdale was a lot more wholesome and worth watching, unlike the current drivel and endless bed hopping etc

[@bordersw1239]

The guy that played it paid for his house using the royalties - and it’s a very nice house.

[@simonpaterson84]

@@bordersw1239 Ah thanks for this. Never knew this. 👍😎

[@dillonryan2540]

From 1972 to the early 1990s are the best ones in my opinion

[@davidjeffreys9063]

As soon as the 1993 intro arrives i have to rewind back to 1974 and listen again up to 1993

[@theriddlers4630]

These tunes you never forget even thou was not born in 1972 I was born in 1977 old tunes the best on the old emmerdale farm yea but years went on got worse baaaa better back in the 70s Burnley England 🇬🇧 here

[@ChantingInTheDark]

This music always made me think: boring grown-ups TV, time for bed time back in the day!

[@crappymediareviews2414]

Beautiful

[@Eurafrican]

Post 1999 it became melodramatic and OTT- both the theme and the show itself.

[@SlapstickGenius23]

Euro-African post-2011 it became high tech and gore - both the theme and the show itself.

[@RIGalleries]

Definitely the 1975 titles, for me. Yorkshire had obviously given the programme a much bigger budget and those titles reflected that. You may also note that the theme had been very slightly slowed down, compared to the 1974 one.

[@LordMarvin1993]

The 1972 theme is so pretty

[@aiaccident]

Worlds best soundtrack EVER

[@ka5269]

'75 version is the one I grew up with. The way the screen pans upwards when the title comes on is a nice touch

[@corrieclips7385]

Haven’t really watched emmerdale much in my life but yet these themes sound so familiar to me

[@rachaelbaird2223]

I remember 1999 like it was yesterday that's the best one!

[@DeltaJazzUK]

Best in the 70s and 80s when it dealt with real farm life and had quiet rural story lines, since then it's been utter tripe

[@bryanhiggins3102]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHu6p4ucab6FjNE And murder, fires, fights, sex in barns, and rapists (the latter being killed by a motorbike in 1979).

[@UserOfTheUnknown]

I was born in 1981 and I remember watching it with my mum. Happy memories.

[@KingofAmerica97]

Without a doubt the most depressing music i've ever heard in all my life.

[@macnerd93]

I crew up with the 1999 opening, always remember this one LOL

[@PacyMitchEditz]

I remember 1974 because I watch all of the old soaps on yt

[@cazweston1148]

I liked the original theme tunes from the 70's and 80's best.

[@nirak8]

i got tears in my eye

[@MalloryKnox.]

I am 20 and even though they were before I was born, I seem to remember the lambs jumping very very clearly.

[@herschell64]

It'll always be Emmerdale Farm to me, I especially remember the titles with the cows in the sunrise, so memorable

[@feebaker9323]

Brings back so many memories

[@Scarpia9111]

I was born December of 1974. WOW!

[@stigtuneback1966]

and i was born 1 of august 1971 , i turn 49 this summer.

[@PlutoPebble]

wow... I was born in 1997...mum watched it all the time. I started to watch at 10 years...17 now...

[@busterkeatonsbriefs]

The 2005 titles are the best, they sound the most majestic.

[@katyyork934]

They make me sad... I watched those with my family when I was littler... And now I watch it still and I hate the 2011 one though

[@busterkeatonsbriefs]

+Katy York Not a fan of the 2011 titles myself, they look like an advert for land rover. The title card itself is very "generic wordpress theme"

[@katyyork934]

busterkeatonsbriefs Lol, yeah

[@lisagoulden9870]

I agree love it just it's the 1975 one that's weird but 2005 great

[@notniamh2940]

I remember seeing the 2005 one, probably when I was young, I was born in 2004 and it would of been made a year after, so I would not have remembered that, but I remember it being on in different years

[@Orebrohkfan]

My mom is *obsessed* with this tv show.

[@Mona-hy5eq]

one of my earliest memories is the 2005 intro, still love it

[@petertodd254]

1999 & 2005 titles has to be the best. Happy 45th birthday Emmerdale.

[@katherinedavi9956]

I love the music with the pictures of the cast

[@joker-xo6sp]

I feel nostalgic even though i wasn't alive in 1972 and 1924

[@notmanynamesleft]

When the Farm disappeared it was never the same.

[@bigtitus4417]

Love the Emmerdale theme

[@louishaishitass900]

oh my god... a marathon of emmerdale farm's op since 1972. thats so old school, makes me feel old

[@Fallows-rh3mi]

I love that the 90s was probably a response to Emmerdale being branded as boring so they started putting extreme sports in the titles to show that they're not boring until it got to 98 were they went shall we just update the music

[@danielme5076]

I rememberd this theam in 1999 i loved this music very much i was born in 2001 dec 4 i did'nt hire the music in 2007 10 YERS AGO WOW now im hiring it agen this dec 7 2017 that.................................... Made me remember the olden days when i was little. Now mi crying;) in a happy way.

[@RonnieFarrellofficial]

Emmerdale is awesome

[@markgenner5743]

Emmerdale Best Dramas

[@paulinegenner2588]

Emmerdale And EastEnders Are Best Dramas.

[@sugarcane0000]

1999 era😊

[@joannedj1]

My mum used to watch this for years!!! Good to see the old opening titles when it was still Emmerdale Farm and the theme tune was played by an oboe! :D

[@xbox8397]

My Favourite theme of Emmerdale was 1975

[@cliveevans9795]

Me too

[@phoenixkid3558]

All These Themes Are Great Especially The Older Ones.

[@phoenixkid3558]

The First 4 Were The Best For Me.

[@gemmadakin34]

RIP Paula Tilbrook aka Betty Eagleton. X

[@jennytutt8327]

The first theme tune was beautiful they should kept it sounded like a country tune so it was perfect for the programme

[@RobWallaceScotland]

The original soundtrack is beautiful

[@simonshreeve5580]

The Emmerdale theme music and shots between 2:33 and 3:00 are the best ever.

[@jack0609]

This is my grandads favourite show

[@welychapman7052]

The very first one is the best

[@stucpeed]

Horseboy 2003 its depressing

[@thomasjohnson8031]

Horseboy 2003 🙀🙀

[@jpnou8454]

My favorite video of alltime

[@louisewhitehouse4881]

Emmerdale is my favourite soap on television by far

[@Ravinder2220]

I like the 1993 and the 1998 version with the piano. Is there a full longer version of the 93/98 version?

[@emmastromgard9415]

Emmerdale theme is the reason why I love the Oboe.

[@katyyork934]

Anyone else get creeped out by the older ones, and cry in the ones they remember as a kid (2005 for me, makes me cry every time I see it XD)

[@AJ-sp1mo]

Love the 2005 one wish they left it like that

[@haych.594]

so true

[@jpbdude4223]

Yeah I hate the new theme

[@Realm-of-Horror]

I always remember the 1975 titles (damn I'm old)!

[@926.repton]

I love emmerdale even though I’m 11

[@lexifillems]

Oh, the memories of being forced to watch this at my Gran's.... ;)

[@cgbgaming9363]

R.I.P little village 1972-2011

[@michaelbond4550]

My faves are so obviously the 1972-1993 themes.

[@michaelbond4550]

My absolute favourite is 1975. Wow. Jesus Christ.

[@user9527]

My aunt told me when she arrived in UK (1980), the first TV programme on TV she watched is Emmerdale !!

[@amywoolley6052]

this video is brilliant 😍 well done! I'm just in the process of making one similar talking about the history and how emmerdale came to be... if you wouldn't mind sharing where you got the footage from? mine currently consists of photos other the opening credits along with the theme tunes I think it would look amazing with the actual footage I've just not been able yo find it yet. many thanks in advance Amy PS if you dont want to share no hard feelings. 😊 x x

[@TVRomanceFan1993]

Emmerdale Theme 1998 Originally seen TVAM account.