Fireball XL5 - Guitar Instrumental (Free Tab available)

[@neilkendrick4976]

I'm 63, 64 soon and, this brought back a lot of fine memories, thank you, very much: a true delight. [I can still sing it... shhh.]

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers Neil, not far behind you at 61😊and grew up with probably the same TV shows... Best wishes, Neville

[@neilkendrick4976]

just did a vocal redition of the theme song, for the hell of it: it's here, under my name, as is other stuff... like aqua marina, my first love.

[@kerryward3644]

I’m 65 and this brought back magical memories. Beautifully played - thanks!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks Kerry, appreciate the comment, regards, Neville

[@rebekkad.2092]

Thank you so much! My favorite theme song from my childhood. I had a crush on Steve - yes, I know he was a puppet, but the heart wants what the heart wants. :)

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks Rebekka, much appreciated, take care, Neville

[@Realmasterorder]

Like we boyz had a crush on Marina or animated characters like Cheetara.

[@dererishi]

Rebekka , as a kid I had a big crush on Venus and always wished of dating her . A million thanks to Mr. Worthington for this melodious tune

[@snowman3390]

@@Realmasterorder Marina was in Stingray.

[@sdefiel3719]

Naw ... the best theme song was _Underdog!_ the second best was _Stingray,_ and the third was _Fireball._ ;) S

[@bad-attitude]

Just lovely. I Remember that series when i was a small kid 👍🏻👌🏻

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thank you Mukesh, have a pleasant weekend, Neville

[@JohnBrown-yk1sg]

Myself and older brother Dougie watched this program back in the early 60s Magic, our Aunt took us out to buy any record we wanted Dougie got Fireball XL5 and I got the Z-car tune and 60 years later I still have it but Fireball XL5 flew away years ago, in Memory of my Brother Douglas Brown who passed away last night 5/2/22 RIP Big Brother love you to the moon and back

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi John, sorry to hear of your loss but some great memories, take care, Neville

[@roberthayter157]

Sorry for your loss. 🙏

[@VijayKrishnan]

Fireball XL5 came to Bombay, my hometown when I was in my teens. Totally elevated me, especially the theme song by Don Spencer and music by Barry Gray literally transported us to the Fireball XL5 spaceship. This video is a great video presentation lending the much deserved nostalgia this show deserves. Kudos my kind man :)

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks Vijay, take care, Neville

[@VijayKrishnan]

@@NevilleWorthington take care you too matey :) now subscribed to your channel as well.

[@kevinclarkson7036]

Just enjoyed listening to you again Neville, and I am still wiping away the tears, We belong to a special generation. Bless you!!!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thank you Kevin, glad you enjoyed it. Even though I have over 150 uploads this one from 2016 is by far the most popular. The show seems to hold a lot of special memories for many people. Best wishes, Neville

[@jayabramson6702]

@@NevilleWorthington you couldn’t be more right! I loved Fireball XL5. Your rendition made me smile, and think, “Wow! It sounds like a surf song.”

[@derby6857]

Brilliant... Takes me back to the 1960`s when I watched this as a kid.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much, appreciate the comment. Regards, Neville

[@MD-wm7oh]

WOW !! Feel Like Cruising In Fireball XL5 .. Just Amazing

[@NevilleWorthington]

Glad you like it! Many thanks, Neville

[@davidspencer4713]

fireball is my favourite theme of all❤

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks again David, this is by far my most popular upload, a lot of people have fond memories of this show , take care, Neville

[@bobgladstone4104]

2019 and still can't stop listening to this tune :)

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much Bob, I wish I could repeat the popularity of this one! nevertheless It's good fun trying.. Take care, Neville

[@MrAllanWGray]

Aaah mate you brought some tears to my eyes listening to your music, you brought back so many wonderful memories to an old 66 yr heart. Thank You very much mate from Sydney, Australia.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks Allan, appreciate the kind words. This show was a little before my time but it is obviously very popular all around the world. This video alone from 2016 accounts for about 15% of the total views on my channel. Take care and best wishes from England, Neville

[@seanhuds229]

I particularly enjoyed the intro, very 1960s. Spot on. Sbrrought me back to my childhood.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much Sean

[@John.Mini-Clubman]

A tune that still inspires and sounding here so good!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks John, best wishes, Neville

[@kevinclarkson7036]

Think I had something in my eye! Memories of people and places all long gone, linked by a beautiful piece of music superbly rendered. Thank you.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much Kevin, appreciate the comment, take care, Neville

[@q98rt710]

Great guitar work! I went nuts over this show as a kid back in 1962. Had the toy rocket and the lunch box.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much, all the best for 2023, Neville

[@petertheaker9015]

Was my favourite show when l was very young and l must have listen it hundred times keep coming back to it just brill my friend. Peter t

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks Peter, much appreciated. This one is by far my most popular upload. Take care, Neville

[@stevem856]

Like Peter said love this keep coming back well done Nevhille ....

[@bobgladstone4104]

It's Friday night and been on the razz after a long stress full week (retirement can't come soon enough) but this version always brings a smile to my face and such happy childhood memories

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Bob, sounds like a good night! I went to see a Queen tribute act last night at a local theatre, absolutely note perfect but it somehow left me a bit cold. Enjoyed the curry afterwards however...…. take care, Neville

[@paulkelley9641]

Loads of folks have said this, but I'll say it again. Very cool version. GREAT JOB!!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers Paul, best wishes, Neville

[@jayillingworth350]

Memories of fabulous guitar playing from my childhood, thankyou for a great interpretation,beautifully played

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks Jay, much appreciated, Neville

[@madgeordie4469]

This was one of the coolest theme tunes ever! Even now when I hear it I want to start jiving around the room.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers Geordie gan steady😊regards, Neville

[@gazza121257]

Thanks Neville you’ve just made an old man very happy 😃

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks Gary, you are very welcome. Take care, Neville

[@bobgladstone4104]

6 years later and still come back to listen to this great tune. Thanks Nev Happy Christmas.

[@NevilleWorthington]

cheers Bob have a great Christmas

[@priyas2812]

Just so beautiful ❤️❤️ . . Loved it ❤️❤️ fireball was my fav show when I was a kid ..

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks for the great comment, best wishes, Neville

[@robertbilling6266]

Really enjoyed that, and as a kid I was a fan of the original show.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much Robert, I was a little young for this one, Captain Scarlet and Joe 90 were the ones I remember. Best wishes, Neville

[@siddharthb5977]

Still the best in 2021!!!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks

[@martinjones1089]

This Music is Timeless And I Love it!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks, regards, Neville

[@DrRussPhd]

Nicely done . . . I loved Fireball XL5 as a kid, even was lucky enough to get the toy set for Christmas. Nice sounding Squier Strat you got, love the color as well.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks! (Apologies this comment has only appeared this morning yet says it was sent 5 months ago?) The guitar is the Squire Hank Marvin Signature edition made in Japan in the 1990's. This video was from 2016 and this is the guitar before I later modified it. Best wishes, Neville

[@eugenecherny3871]

outstanding! The strat with a little reverb is just perfect

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much Eugene, I think I used an Alesis Quadroverb GT on this upload programmed with "Echoes From The Past" by Charlie Hall. Best wishes, Neville

[@sandramacdougall4732]

I just love that tune 💞

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks Sandra, best wishes, Neville

[@miketravis6149]

I bought the 45rmp single with my pocket money all those years ago! Loved XL5 . Love the "Hank Marvin" style rendition lol.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers Mike, thanks for taking the time to comment, I missed this series and it was the later Gerry Anderson stuff like Captain Scarlett and Joe 90 that I remember the most. Best wishes, Neville

[@miketravis6149]

@@NevilleWorthington Your very welcome my friend.

[@davidcaddy8301]

Fireball XL5 was my favorite TV programme when I was a youngster, and the instrumental​ version of the theme you played on this clip was the motivation to learn to play the guitar 45 years ago, still playing, still frustrated some times, but still loving it. Nice take on the theme! Thanks for posting.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi David , thanks for the kind words and great to hear from you. I haven't been trying to play for quite as long but not far off. Coming up 40 years. I decided to start playing again about 4 years ago after hardly touching my guitars for about 25 years. I was amazed to discover how much things have changed, the availability of backing tracks makes playing without a band much more enjoyable and the fact that you don,t need a recording studio , just a laptop..... All the best, Neville

[@riffdigger2133]

Keep coming back to it -superb guitar tone, reverb, EVERYTHING!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks Riff Digger, I have been trying for 5 years to repeat the popularity of this upload! Take care, Neville

[@raypestrapur2897]

Beautiful work Neville. Thanks for posting.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks Ray, much appreciated, Neville

[@vijaybhatt5634]

Fantastic. Pushed me back to school days. Very well played exact, Sir.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks Vijay for the great comment, best wishes, Neville

[@yvonne766]

My childhood. Thank you!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Your welcome, best wishes, Neville

[@endtheliesnow5906]

Bravo!!!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers, regards, Neville

[@fireballxl-5748]

Great.....really great and I note the slide @1:28....adds just a touch and sounds wonderful.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Much appreciated, best wishes, Neville

[@ronind6004]

Fantastic as per usual, Neville.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks Ronin I wish I could repeat the popularity of this upload, the show seems to be special to a lot of people, best wishes, Neville.

[@Realmasterorder]

Good stuff ! Jerry's shows had some of the Best Themes EVER made in Any television series.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks

[@Nemo61]

Thank you Mr. Neville, Fireball XL5 diorama video available. A greeting

[@NevilleWorthington]

I will check it out, many thanks

[@dererishi]

Excellent video Mr. Worthington . You have magic in your fingers . Brough back the school days memories . Love and Respect 💓 from Mumbai. I wonder why the 5 thumbs down for such a sweet video

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thank you very much for your kind words and also your subscription. This is an old upload from 2016, there are many more uploads since but none quite as popular as this one! Best wishes and stay safe, Neville

[@derekpyne]

Brilliant Neville. Play this very loud probably upsetting the neighbours 😁 one of my fav. Grew up with this

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Derek, thanks very much, appreciate the great comment. I never saw this one on the TV but I grew up with the later Gerry Anderson stuff like Captain Scarlett and Joe 90. All the best, Neville

[@1979cl1]

Excellent, sounds just like the british instrumental groups of the early 1960's like The Tornados, The Shadows, Sputniks and more.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks, best wishes, Neville

[@TheTiedye123]

Well done Neville....great version of my favourite show when I was a kid. Will learn from your tab...many thanks

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi thanks very much, I am not sure if the link to the tab still works (it was Google + which I think has closed down), happy to email a copy. All the best Neville

[@taskmaster83]

great job. a fav song.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers George, take care, Neville

[@Eliel7230]

One of my favorite tv shows when I was about 5years old. 😁 Thanks for sharing.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks and best wishes, Neville

[@Mr1963corvette]

My sister and I loved this show. We would watch it on our familiy's blond cabinted black and white Westinghouse t.v every Saturday morning. I would sing that song all of the time in elementry school and around while riding around base housing on my bike at Stead A.F.B. in Reno Nevada in 1962 through 1963. I was 6 years old.

[@NevilleWorthington]

hi James, thanks for stopping by, I really enjoyed reading your perspective. This video and the two other Gerry Anderson themes I have uploaded seem to resonate with people. I just need to manage to achieve that with my other stuff...… Take care, Neville

[@delilahsorensen855]

Thank you for delighting us with this song!!!❤

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks for the kind words, regards, Neville

[@davidtams1218]

I'm 66 just learning and I keep finding tunes I'd like to learn, then can't find the tablature, which is very frustrating. This is a fun tune, not too difficult and wow! There's the tablature too. Thank you so much.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi David, many thanks and you are very welcome. I only use tabs occasionally myself. What I do recommend (and apologies if you are already aware of this) is free software such as "Amazing Slow Downer" or "Chordify" which allow you to slow down melodies and gradually build up to speed. They also let you loop and repeat short passages at a time. It is all much easier than back in the day sitting next to a record player lifting the arm on and off to learn a song! I would also recommend Goran Tangring.com website which offers many free tabs and backing tracks for Shadows and Spotnicks instrumentals. I have about 80 videos on YT now and try to upload a new video about once every fortnight so hopefully you will come across a couple more to learn. All the best and good luck, Neville

[@ParanormalLight]

Awesome..!!! Great job dude...

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@splatten8597]

I just keep coming back to this! Brilliant!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers Barry, me too! I often play this one at my local Shadows Guitar Club.😊Neville

[@gapper3]

Other than the original, this is the best rendition of this insanely catchy tune I've ever heard. I particularly like the opening, before the main theme. Well done Sir !

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi thank you very much for taking the time to write your kind words. I am interested to know how you came across this video in the first instance, it seems to attract a much wider audience than my other uploads which have a niche appeal to lovers of guitar instrumentals from the 1960's. It has puzzled me for a little while how this one seems to get more exposure. Thanks again, Neville

[@gapper3]

Well, I'm 53 and grew up with these shows. I have a 9-year-old son and was getting pretty disgusted with the quality of children's programming these days, so I introduced him to the Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series and he loved them. Found your video this way. I particularly loved your interpretation of this tune due to the very clean and minimalist sound that captures the essence of 60s retro-future sci-fi themes.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks for getting back, appreciated. Great to hear that that your son is into these shows. It was more Captain Scarlett and Joe 90 for me!. Thanks again and best wishes, Neville

[@alanross2949]

Two tunes in one - XL5 Zero G, and the main Theme 'Fireball'. well done. Lovely job on both.!

[@NevilleWorthington]

+Alan Ross thanks Alan, appreciate the comment, all the best Neville

[@easylife123-i7o]

Wow! loving this. Nicely done.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thank you! Cheers!, best wishes, Neville

[@josemanuelballesterosperalta]

Temas musicales de una inolvidable serie británica de la década de 1960. ¡Excelente interpretación de Neville Worthington, felicitaciones!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi José , many thanks for your kind words, they are much appreciated. Best wishes from England, Neville

[@JT-gq8wv]

Very clean - I enjoyed that a lot. Thank You for sharing.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks you;re welcome, best wishes, Neville

[@abrahamruizmendoza6422]

Muy bonita me trae muchos recuerdos de mi niñes gracias from PERU

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks again Abraham, I have posted some links below to some other Gerry Anderson TV themes which I have uploaded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHmliYWopLqoo8k Joe 90 and kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGqnhnSwhZWkfMU Captain Scarlett. These might be of interest. Regards, Neville

[@donbrynelsen2157]

Love this rendition of the theme! Got a real surf rock vibe to it.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Don thanks very much, regards, Neville

[@carlotomass119]

Brilliant mate

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers Carlo, regards, Neville

[@sandramacdougall7778]

this is still the best I`ve I heard Neville thank you very kindly for sharing your nice music

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks again Sandra, one of my own favourites as well. Take care, Neville

[@dachapple]

Excellent! Well played. All the best . Alan.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Alan, thanks very much, this one is from 2016 and by far my most popular upload, best wishes, Neville

[@tinagilson5032]

I'm gonna learn to play this when I get my omnichourd

[@tinagilson5032]

It's so lovely to hear you play it thankyou and lots of other tunes

[@tinagilson5032]

My goal for this year

[@NevilleWorthington]

you are most welcome.

[@NevilleWorthington]

wishing you good luck, best wishes, Neville

[@davidcaddy8301]

Thank you very much Neville, I shall have a go at it this weekend. Tabbing it out by hand takes a long time, I very much appreciate you taking the time to help out. Thanks' again. David.

[@NevilleWorthington]

no problem David, if you need the BT let me know. Neville

[@martinjones3608]

Took me right back to when I was a little girl.....thanks mate x

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks, much appreciated, Neville

[@sanjaybhatikar]

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart

[@NevilleWorthington]

You're welcome Sanjay, best wishes, Neville

[@ernestwilson6599]

A very nice cover Neville of this lovely tune which is new to me. I enjoyed listening very much. A big like. Regards, Ernie.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much Ernie. An early post from 2016 and by far the most popular. I think the TV show holds a lot of memories for people. Best wishes, Neville

[@n1b849]

played so beautifully...wow...amazing.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks a lot! regards, Neville

[@radarhec]

you all did a great job ! On the xl5 tune .

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi George, thanks very much, Best wishes, Neville

[@sandramacdougall7778]

this is just great and the change overs exemplary

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Sandra, thanks very much, I appreciate your kind comments, take care, Neville

[@LionTheHeart]

Like it! Thank you

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thank you too! regards, Neville

[@adriansherlockdamondark.1094]

Beautiful work! You are definitely not a tooty!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks for your great comment, regards, Neville

[@johnki325]

Excellent!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks, Neville

[@abrahamruizmendoza6422]

Gracias por esta bonita instrumentacion from PERU

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Abraham, thanks very much for your kind words. Best wishes from England. Neville

[@dererishi]

Lima ?

[@DAVING0]

The shadows do xl5, great stuff.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers David, best wishes, Neville

[@tinagilson5032]

Wonderful

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Devinator23Bears]

Awesome - I love the happy oldies sounds - epic song and I wish i knew the show :)

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks for stopping by, appreciate the comment. I have recorded a couple of other similar TV Themes you may be interested in. These are the themes from "Captain Scarlett" and "Joe 90" All the best, Neville

[@edornaquelonio]

Excellent! Nice work, big hug from a XL 5' s fan from argentina

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Edgardo, thank you for visiting my channel and kind words. Neville

[@caatcher]

This is EXCELLENT! Thanks!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thank you for your kind comment. Regards, Neville

[@markstevens8571]

Great stuff!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks Mark, regards, Neville

[@randyshuttleworth7842]

Nicely played Neville -- Love the video. This was one of my fav shows growing up. I have subscribed.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Randy, thanks very much, appreciated. I never caught this on TV it was more Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlett were my favourites. All the best, Neville

[@HEMISUPERBEE426]

GREAT MUSIC !

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers David, best wishes, Neville

[@shonerip]

I've only seen this now. Either I was distracted or my account is playing jokes. It was supposed to be a good TV series for kids, and the theme song is very nice. Sometimes in certain programs the musical themes were better than those published as latest hits. Ciao, Neville, good evening and new week. Pino

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Pino, thank you. This upload from 2016 is by far my most popular video and provides over 10% of all my views. I Wish I knew how to repeat it's success.... Regards, Neville

[@alexbartolo8780]

THIS SOUNDS REALLY GOODE MAN!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much, regards, Neville

[@ChristopherHartbooks]

Sounds so good!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers Christopher, appreciate you taking the time to stop by. Take care, Neville

[@RoyLlowarch]

Love it

[@NevilleWorthington]

Cheers Roy, best wishes, Neville

[@TAKFULLHOUSE]

Awesome! sounds really great! thanks for sharing my friend!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Tak, thanks very much my friend. Best wishes, Neville

[@tinagilson5032]

Oh fantastic

[@NevilleWorthington]

A big thanks Tina, kind regards, Neville

[@kevincurry6159]

This is excellent! Made my day. And is that a Squier guitar?? Sounds great!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks very much, yes it is a Squier Hank Marvin Signature guitar made in Japan. This video was made in 2016 and at that time the guitar had the original pickups. For the past couple of years (and on a few more recent uploads) I have had it fitted with Kinman pickups. Best wishes, Neville

[@georgegeorge6611]

FAB!!! I dig it.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks, best wishes, Neville

[@7echo]

Awesome!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thank, all the best, Neville

[@rightlyso8507]

AWESOME!!!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thanks!!regards, Neville

[@NU06FKM]

Hi Neville Excellent version of this retro tune. George

[@NevilleWorthington]

+George Kitching thanks George, only came across this one from the Roger Alcock backing CD, , Neville

[@rajivganpule7123]

Hey! You sent me back to school. Nostalgic.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Rajiv, glad you enjoyed this, all the best, Neville

[@boing93]

Love it Neville. Is there another way to get the tab please as google plus has finished. Cheers.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi thanks very much, if you send an email to [e-mail] I will forward on. ( The tab is nothing fancy, it is hand written originally made as a memory jog for myself) Best wishes, Neville

[@boing93]

@@NevilleWorthington ta Neville

[@virendrasaini918]

Awesome. Neville can you please put up the tab again its not there any more.

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Many thanks, the problem is Google+ is mo longer available. Happy to email the tab. regards, Neville

[@virendrasaini918]

@@NevilleWorthington thanks for replying.my email is [e-mail]

[@matildadhumxoxo5801]

Great!!!! I enjoyed it very much!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Many thanks Matilda, best wishes, Neville

[@wantitall4]

Nice. Thank You

[@NevilleWorthington]

Thank you too ,regards, Neville

[@vtbhoher]

thankyou! beautiful!!! amazing song!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Glad you like it! regards, Neville

[@drvigg9083]

Great job, Neville -- Gerry and Sylvia Anderson were the greatest! Would love your tab, but Google Plus seems to be shut down. Is it available anywhere else?

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi if you send me an email address I will forward the tab on, it is only a handwritten tab, originally done as a memory aid to myself, but hopefully of some use, regards, Neville