How I wrote the theme song to Drake & Josh!

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[@stev6963]

I have so much respect for this guy now. Hollywood sucks you up and spits you back out. No one else but very few people know what that feels like. I’m proud of Drake Bell for coming forward and I hope he heads down a path of redemption and healing.

[@PaperBanjo64]

No wonder he wrote Hollywood Girl...It must've definitely been inspired by his own experiences.

[@Adam_Chadam]

Agreed well put

[@PaperBanjo64]

I always liked how they'd let Drake perform on the show but didn't force it into every single episode like a Disney show.

[@beckscald3855]

It was a way to also promote his music. It's cool that they allowed him to do that. Drake also helped write a number of other theme songs on Nick

[@PaperBanjo64]

@beckscald3855 and his music is actually good...he actually was offered a record deal from Nick but chose to go the indie route instead so he had more creative freedom.

[@janice4774]

Really? Which one?❤​@@beckscald3855

[@TheJoker12323]

drake played himself in drake & josh

[@beckscald3855]

@@TheJoker12323 he played an over the top version of himself. Playing guitar and being in a band.

[@mandamae2437]

I'm sure at the time you didn't realize you were writing a masterpiece for our generation

[@Magickmelon]

It’s REALIGN not realize come on Jk

[@ZorYda]

😭😭😭👍

[@KICH_LV]

Не только для вашего

[@CBG2895]

20+ years later and I finally get the OFFICIAL statement that it’s “realign” and not “realize”

[@RD-tu1td]

Lol

[@jackleson860]

I saw it in the subs on hulu

[@jackleson860]

I saw it in the subs on hulu

[@silv3rsp3ct3r7]

@@jackleson860 the subs on Hulu get things wrong all the time.

[@jonigazeboize_ziri6737]

It certainly takes some time

[@preludethealbum]

without the theme song this show might have been a lot less popular

[@mistyhall001]

Exactly! The Theme song is what caught my attention!!

[@Procrastinacion_]

I agree

[@josehenry4151]

​@@mistyhall001igual yo

[@deathkillrt]

This intro was such a good showcase of what Drake & Josh was about. One of the best themes a show could have.

[@Miduuza]

It's such an iconic theme song. You & your writing partner should be incredibly proud

[@casandraogoe8394]

I can't believe I've been singing the Drake and Josh theme song wrong for years now I thought it was realize not knowing that it's realign 😂

[@Magickmelon]

⁠@@casandraogoe8394 hey we were mislead even the caption for his own video got it wrong haha 5:30

[@mikeparrone6022]

Backhouse Mike, fucking legend. He does a ton of the backing vocals on the first couple albums, and he's the lead vocal feature on the bridge of Fool the World

[@cesaracostamtz]

Damn!! He created a full theme song for Nickelodeon when he was 14 years old, super talented guy.

[@Muahaha651]

And then he started dating 14 year olds

[@NeoShinobi]

Nickelodeon didn't capitalize on this song. This got me listening to a few other TV theme songs and they don't even hold a candle to this.

[@gokublack4211]

Talented Rizzer

[@cjwilson666]

👏👏👏 bravo sir. I'm crying 😂😂

[@RoyHoy]

​@@Muahaha651 False

[@lorefriendly171]

Knowing the story behind your thought process of the making of this song has been a great joy. Im back to 2004 im your 30th biggest fan

[@bigjohnsontv]

How many people just now figured out it’s realign and not realize??

[@Beam3178]

I always thought it was "read a lie"

[@magsec5]

It wasn't your fault. You are amazing.

[@Y2kradiance]

stay strong drake! better days are yet to come, and thank you for making us all laugh growing up

[@Whyamiherel0l]

He is so musically connected and talks about it so well. Guitar skills uGHH

[@NickKeutzer]

I have no idea why but this song pops into my head, especially in the shower. It represents such a fun time in my life and in TV. Really cool to hear this story. And much love and respect to you, Drake.

[@ExclusiveProductionsUSA]

Drake seems like a real, cool, down to earth guy !

[@Erndea]

You just settled a 20 year old argument! I was on team "realign" and my sister was on team "realize."

[@jhx97]

dude you HAVE to upload the demo of the song you played for them!! that would be a unique piece of TV history!

[@maxtirk7752]

agreed

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm3153]

Bro please.

[@John-pp6xy]

he doesn't own the song

[@burtsgurt]

That would be a copyright strike immediately lol

[@BoeFreeman]

⁠@@John-pp6xyactually he does. It’s on his 2005 album Telegraph

[@PierreStJohn]

No hay como un compositor explicando sus ideas. Qué maravillaaa. 🎼🎶🙌🏻

[@marcospina162]

Grande Pierre, gracias por tus videos también.

[@OSTLeimotiv]

Pierre St. sabe de gustos

[@xhdoxdave]

Que grande Pierre ✌️

[@MarcoEquisD]

el buen pierre :D

[@ags5425]

Están chidos tus videos, me gustó el de Cri Cri, gracias.

[@DeitatemI]

I always enjoyed this song. I indeed had that thought, "omg Drake & Josh is on!"

[@hell.ohkathy]

Aunque llevo como 20 años siendo tu fan, en los últimos días he podido saber más de tí, de lo que hay en tu corazón, ahora te veo diferente y te admiro más

[@caramelcupcake2162]

Drake and Josh is a classic. One of Nickelodeon’s best OG shows. It will always be treasured! 💐❤️

[@brodiger]

I remember watching you on Drake and Josh and I still watch you to this day especially on the Amanda show you made my childhood awesome because of the shows and you are amazing Drake I love watching you on Nickelodeon and I still do today. I am glad that you got to sing the theme song to Drake and Josh and it’s still catchy tune today I’m glad that you wrote it, I love you

[@margarethutchins7840]

You are a wonderful talented young man. My granddaughters love the Drake and Josh show. We would watch you in anything you star in. God bless and keep you safe. I'm sorry you had to suffer in the past at the hands of others. You are in my prayers.

[@Ginny89467]

Like many fans, I’ve re listened to your telegraph album on replay since QOS & all I can say is wow! Your music speaks so much about what you went through & it sounds like you’ve only just connected this song to that period in your life (as well as to the premise of D&J) but it’s s true, this I you’re fightback anthem in 2003! Your decision to go public, I truly admire that and I’m sure it will help lot people. I hope the past few years are behind you & you’re looking forward & a lot of fans are 💯% with you

[@thewifey6564]

Oh man! You started playing and the song came right back to me. Loooved the opening theme!

[@Theslayer360]

That is a nice story Drake, thanks for sharing it with us 😊

[@brandennfinch]

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[@drakodrakito666]

Condescending time!

[@RevktorTunes]

Eldiesleyer :0

[@chivascampeonisimo1]

El famoso Slayer Three Sixty?

[@Theslayer360]

@@chivascampeonisimo1 ese mero jejeje

[@lucipurrr9600]

En Colombia también te amamos Drake Campana❤

[@ololusername]

Re-align makes a lot more sense than realize, especially after you explain it!! I never know you wrote the theme song. That's so cool. That make it even better.

[@michelleparra2132]

I'm crying a lot Drake is a great person, I just found out what he suffered and this video moves me because that song was the first one I learned without knowing English, I'm from Colombia and I wish you the best.

[@danielniros]

thanks for this video, drake! Drake & Josh made huge success here in brazil, it was one of my favorite shows!

[@ninjagamer1359]

That is a really fricking cool way to tell a kid a song he wrote is to be the show’s theme. What an awesome experience as well as opportunity that must have been

[@davidgarciaroman7437]

”Hay algo que este joven no haga bien" 😂. Te quiero mucho Drake 🤠🖤

[@mrterry1756]

Doctor Nossbaum, qué galan

[@quickchris7924]

Bese a tu esposa 😜

[@WebofSpeedForceTS-FU]

Huir de la cárcel al parecer xD

[@landerpacora6330]

@@WebofSpeedForceTS-FU Drake, suelta a ésa niña XD

[@AguilarSquared]

Algo que no haga bien? Salir con chicas de su edad, supongo

[@TheWildcat7155]

with that song, you not only gave Drake & Josh an intro... you gave us a hymn for the childhood of thousands 🤩

[@CavinLee]

he does seem to have a thing for children

[@kiwiangeldust6912]

@@CavinLeeOk, now let’s get an answer from someone who’s not a complete retard

[@MedroffYT]

​@CavinLee low hanging fruit, like your mother's tits😂

[@soapytongue]

I knew it wasn't "realize" .. thank you for actually telling me this big bro 🎉❤

[@jacintatate]

Drake and Josh was my childhood, heck it still is !! I'm never growing old in heart

[@katecosettevocals]

Awe what a wholesome story!! I always thought the song was just one that you had already written that they thought would be a good fit for the show, but knowing it was written for the show specifically is such a cool story! What ambition! Thank you for giving us an incredible theme song!

[@Hectorferjr2]

I respect Drake for having the same level of gratitude for Drake and Josh that Mark Hamill has for Star Wars. Awesome videos like this should encourage people to count their blessings every day.

[@Hectorferjr2]

@@EddieMachetti After watching Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard, I believe in the presumption of innocence.

[@Hectorferjr2]

@@user-wv5gv3dw5u After watching Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard, I believe in the presumption of innocence.

[@Industry-insider]

@@EddieMachetti stop spreading misinformation, if that happened there would have been proof

[@NewKillerStar_34]

@@EddieMachetti people are looking past it for the new Flash movie so why should it matter here?

[@mauiboimusic4037]

@@NewKillerStar_34 wait what's up with the new flash movie?

[@F3RR3LL]

You got the wind at your back brotha, I’m happy to see things going good for you it’s well deserved!!!

[@alyssajean2327]

He showed up with a fucking masterpiece! I still jam out to this song, I loved Drake and Josh. ❤

[@livemorewithless7817]

This theme song was a banger ❤

[@gabrieldelconti6388]

What an awesome story. This song is my childhood, you guys were my childhood. You were so brave deciding to compose the theme song yourself, and later showing it to the producers, something that sometimes can feel so intimate and insecure about. Actually really inspiring!

[@harpoolmusic]

So cool! Not an easy song to write! Especially at 15! Clever lyrics, awesome chord changes! Amazing that it happened this way

[@kalebstephens2901]

It's because he found a way

[@krustenkekz28]

@@c-fink cmon you know that’s garbage

[@Nirvanablue89]

Ok… but it’s not like he didn’t have producers not only for the music, but for the show as well. He didn’t just “write” the song and it went to air. It doesn’t work like that.

[@fkurfeelings6938]

He slipped a diminished phrase in that pre chorus

[@harpoolmusic]

And hes probably the only actor in history to write the theme song of his own TV show....and as a teenager??? Its an epic feat

[@beefy5slayer304]

This honestly hit all over again! Such a great show and song!

[@TheMacDiesel]

If only Josh stood by the lyrics like Drake has.

[@LuzMaria95]

exactly 💔

[@kylespevak6781]

They're actors. Just because their characters loved each other doesn't mean they have to

[@TheSimmpleTruth]

I’m so glad you did it. I love the song and it makes me very happy. I always think of Drake and Josh. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JaPaN0715]

Man...I can't get my eyes off of that gorgeous Gretch! I love it when musicians tell the backstories of thr songs they've written and this was super interesting! Thank you so much for sharing, brotha 🙏🙏

[@benjaminkuama8983]

Gorgeous indeed. Gretsch got my respect when it comes to design

[@danmcalester1716]

It's a beaute, Jack White from White Stripes has some of the best Gretsch guitars on the planet! If you haven't seen them you should check them out :D

[@DaneBryantFrazier]

That major to minor chord always gets me. Makes the song for me.

[@jacksonshaddox1560]

Yea he knows a thing or two about minors

[@jordanward2589]

@@jacksonshaddox1560😂😂😂😂

[@poolbwoy6585]

this being the first comment i see mentioning it is shocking.... why the fuck is no one talking about it lmaooo@@jacksonshaddox1560

[@realtimeant]

yike lmao @@jacksonshaddox1560

[@TheOutsider69]

Well, he does have a major affinity for minors.

[@Monica-fy2xn]

He is a great storyteller ❤

[@MrGuitarforyou]

I’m sure you get this constantly but that show was so important to me growing up.. i even re watch it today.. I wish I could go back to when new episodes were airing. Thank you for the show and sharing your memories with us to this day!

[@christopherpeery7436]

Loved seeing the whole thought process behind this iconic song!

[@alexanderromero9132]

Drake. Deberías subir más videos cantando en vivo tal cual como este video. Queremos escucharte maaaaas, amigo!!!!

[@thegloobster]

Would love for these types of chill sort of story/tour vids to become a regular thing! It's awesome! Funny how iconic this show is despite it being quite short for a sitcom, just goes to show how many iconic memorable moments were packed into each and every episode. Hell yeah. Looking forward to more frequent uploads! Rock and Roll!

[@Jesterjester17]

Drake and Josh has always been and always will be my favorite Nickelodeon show EVER! And this theme song BY FAR is my favorite for ANY show.

[@karenrosenberger1321]

I remember watching Drake and Josh at grandma's house growing up and it was of my favorite shows!! Thank you Drake for my childhood awesome!! 😊.

[@sarahdoesstuff8575]

Good to see ya dude. Used to watch Drake and Josh religiously in its peak when I was a kid. Nice!!

[@axelcuervoslite]

Órale este si es un actor completo, no solo actúa, canta y toca un instrumento sino que hasta compuso sus canciones para su show siendo tan jóven 🤙 mis respetos

[@HAGENVAMPIRE]

Hay algo que este joven no haga bien

[@supulabial8706]

Literal kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHjUl2eln6-dgMU

[@Tirry2077]

@@joss1307 eso ya quedó en el pasado y fue juzgado por eso, dejarlo ir.

[@sanick4864]

@@Tirry2077 Sí y hace poco andaba drogándose al lado de su bebé

[@budaroddy]

@@sanick4864 si no es nada ilegal no hay problema

[@yunglegend146]

This was incredible - Drake you are a great storyteller loved this

[@jareeshkebab1977]

Why do I get the feeling that there’s been a loooot of deleted comments on this video 😂😂😂

[@cormacmaher2]

Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing lol

[@emkay3438]

Bots could only say nice things at this point lol

[@SirSwavey]

I'm surprised this isn't a deleted comment As much as I want to poke fun I do understand wanting to move on from something bad you've done. I haven't done anything this bad but..

[@bigtimeadventures3115]

Lol there’s definitely a few missing

[@ghost_clock]

for real LMAO

[@chandlersobisky]

Glad to see you’re back!!

[@jenniferv1465]

I love knowing the story behind a great theme, which marked my adolescence a lot! 💗

[@alejandrodelaserna8025]

Yes beautiful ! I love you ❤️

[@LazyLizzy706]

@@alejandrodelaserna8025Bruh, we just went over this! We told you to stop trying to pick up chicks! Once your suspension is lifted, you can try but in the meantime, stop trying to pick up girls! Your suspension is still active!

[@Perseus5]

@@LazyLizzy706 😂

[@josedanielmartinezrock]

You’re an awesome musician! I always appreciated your work.

[@ImFreddyyt]

The guitar is so pretty 🤩

[@Whyamiherel0l]

FUCKKKK! The boombox story is SICK AF. Drake killed it Asap and the people in charge saw the excellence !

[@sarahdoss2908]

Wow, watching this video just gave me flashback to my childhood. I remember buying your first actual CD with all your music and I was hooked almost immediately. Here I am, 28 yrs old and still a fan. Well done.

[@raulqcguitarra]

Eres grande Drake jejejeje que buen tema y que buena adolescencia con Drake & Josh. Espero vuelvan, así sea una miniserie. Amo tus canciones. No solo las que escuché en la serie :)

[@a.a.8303]

Entendí la referencia. Eres grande Drake!

[@joshuamaltez4704]

& Indeed it was a theme song that caught everyones attention. Amazing how something so hype in the moment, became the biggest thing for millions in the matter of 3 days of an creative idea. Love the history behind our childhood favorite theme song. Drake & Josh for always!

[@Maximiliano97ARG]

You and your friend were just a pair of teenagers and made such a classic and timeless song!! I'm speechlees, thanks for sharing this great anecdote.

[@shaynehardy8865]

If Drake is reading this: please make an acting comeback (if it's not too difficult, I understand if it is). We miss you and love these clips!

[@Karternancy]

thanks for sharing this story! also that guitar is soooo beautiful i’m in awe

[@beckscald3855]

Pretty confident it's a lime green Brian Setzer hot rod.

[@Pmccaff2009]

Who else got goosebumps at 2:38?

[@phoenixbell5857]

Thanks you for sharing this with us. I appreciate it 💖💜

[@citlagarcia2366]

We love you drake, you are amazing ❤

[@stebangianmarcoromero5600]

Drake, eres demasiado chevere. La verdad, escuchandote eres una persona maravillosa, Dios te bendiga siempre. Gracias por esa canción y por todo, eres lo máximo. Siempre mi personaje favorito, je quería ser tan galan como tú, un abrazo mi hermano.

[@Chelsdaswmr]

Loved the show, growing up & LOVE that theme! - Part of the soundtrack to my childhood! ♥️

[@LolLol-fo8ep]

México te ama Drake 💗🔥🇲🇽

[@MarighnamaniMr]

That's a great story, brought back a lot of great memories of binging on Drake & Josh back when I was in school. I got interested to start playing guitar after watching the show lol. Although I started playing at the age of 27 but I got obsessed with guitars after watching that show, especially with the sexy cherry red Fender Stratocaster which Drake plays throughout the show. The very sight of that guitar captivated me and motivated me to start playing. I should've started from school, but it's never too late I guess. Now with a steady paying job, owning a Fender Stratocaster is still in my bucket list. Let's see when that dream becomes a reality.

[@JustineSalisbury]

Love you Drake! ❤ Thankful that we’ve known each other for 17 years and our rapport!

[@LuzMaria95]

Drake you are so talented and that guitar is beautiful. I love you. Justice for Drake Bell. ❤️‍🔥

[@LarimarP]

I’m sorry Drake ❤ we love you

[@rogerzambranomusic]

I love it and find it fascinating when an actor won’t separate himself from the character he plays “he had to move to my bedroom”.

[@xen3588]

i unironically believe that the superhero movie theme is your best song i still listen to it alot and itd be really cool if we could get more of that upbeat love song vibe from you again in the future, hollywood is sleeping on you fr.

[@raatbekasanbaev6353]

Wow, what a story! Theme song really great! So much memories connected with that ☺️

[@DerEchteHerrSir]

I´m so happy that he figured everything out for him! His song is a masterpiece

[@Mrsjessw320]

Still love this song 😊

[@bigmac5753]

its so bad ass the producer unplugged the boom box and was like its fucking go time lol

[@humanbro.]

Hola Drake! Francamente sólo te ubicaba por tu TVshow gracias a mis sobrinos. Pero ahora que ya tuve oportunidad de escuchar tu musica, te doy las ¡Gracias! por inspirarme a intentar nuevamente a componer música y poder sacar las melodias que resuenan en mi cabeza! siendo el músico frustado que guardo la guitarra hace más de 10 años; Sabes, estuve involucrado en un proyecto original del cual era el miembro menos "respetado" de la banda por mis "ideas creativas". Pense que en ese entonces la música es mi pasión, pero nunca fui del todo bueno y ahora mi nivel no es nada bueno... Pero hoy despues de ver tu video donde hablas de como compusiste la música de tu show, pude ver un luz en el camino para retomar y recuperar mi pasión por la música. Me recordaste a mi mismo cuando componia en mis años mozos GRACIAS! De igual forma... ¡Gracias por insipirar a más personas a entrar al mundo de la música! Nuevamente Gracias Drake!

[@jaycofaxs]

@humanbro ¡good 4U! Keep Rocking!

[@papu91108]

seguí haciendo musica por favor, es lo que le da emocion a la vida

[@thegamingdrew3105]

It all makes so much sense now. Thank you for explaining

[@iLynne16]

And he also wrote the theme song to icarly and you can hear him in the background vocals! He’s an amazing musician ❤

[@sojannedos]

Realign makes way more sense than Realize, lol. Thanks for making it clear for everyone!

[@robbieb48]

Drake and Josh go Hollywood and Really big Shrimp goated 💯🐐! Also thanks for sharing your story Drake god bless you man nothing but love here

[@aylingonzalez4340]

Love you. ❤ Me acuerdo que cuando era niña escuché esa canción en el tianguis y le dije a mi papá: "¿Me compras el disco de Drake & Josh" y sí me lo compró. JAJAJA, estaba tan emocionada que todavía me acuerdo que en el disco escribí con plumón permanente "Drake y Josh". XD Ojalá me perdones por comprar tu disco pirata en el tianguis. 😅

[@arthurb449]

Que linda jajaja

[@baxxtian]

@@arthurb449 No te va a hacer caso jajaja

[@israelchavez1504]

@@baxxtian cuando era niña si le hubiera hecho caso, ya no 🤭

[@augustosalvador5116]

@@israelchavez1504 returbio :u

[@renatovillatoro4746]

Qué es el tianguis?

[@velvetarcade6017]

What great chord progressions on this tune. Very well written piece of music.

[@israeldillard9872]

I Like This So Excited How This Song Came Together Drake Bell Still Sounds Good.

[@rc653]

Drake, You are an amazing person. Grew up watching you and Drake and Josh was one of my favorite shows. Also, glad you were ok especially that horrific head-on collision. 🥰🥰

[@jonestoke1180]

This song is special for me and drake 🎉🎉🎉 keep going you have talent

[@alexthegordo]

That's really Cool Drake, I enjoy Your Music and Thank You for being the Mastermind behind one of the greatest TV Show Theme songs of all time. Please do more Videos like these, maybe an in depth video on your other songs, from Telegraph, It's Only Time, Ready Steady Go, and The Lost Album, I'd Love to see more of this!!!!!

[@pollianaoliveira1257]

I could get used to this, Drake. 😄 Thank you so much for posting. That's exactly how "Found a Way" sounds to me: It is Drake & Josh time. 😍 It is so good to see you happy and healthy, with your beautiful family, doing the things you love. It warms my heart. I would love to know about the story behind "Down We Fall", "In The End", and "Somehow" if that is okay with you. Te amo, te quiero, I love you. Beijos para você e sua família. Espero que estejam todos bem. Com amor. 🇧🇷✨️💙

[@kelseycancelliere3285]

Yeah I really do agree with you because I was actually the one to tell Drake Bell all about his song "Down we fall" because that song was featured in season 2 of "Drake and Josh Number 1 fan" episode where Megan had her campfire kids club at that same time. 🎸 📺 🖥 🥒 🏕 🍕 🍫

[@ZaddyGohan]

Learning that it’s “realign”… I feel like my whole life has been a lie 😂

[@arguet120able]

😅

[@xXRogueFloppersXx]

Bro you got balls leaving the comments on

[@KoalaTContent]

6:49 It would be neat if you still have that recording, so we can hear the in progress version of a song we all know!