"I'm Forever Grateful To Lady Gaga For This"

[@The10R11]

I went to that Lady Gaga concert in Argentina just to see you. I was 12 at the time, and The Darkness were my absolute favorite band. I still have my concet ticket and I treasure it. It was an unforgettable moment. I've been waiting to see you again ever since. The Darkness meant a lot to me. I started playing guitar and bought an epiphone black beauty Les Paul after watching your video for Love is Only a Feeling. I wanted a bigsby too, to replicate your brother's Gibson, but it was far too expensive for me. I learnt all your songs by ear on that guitar and played them on school events (even though I was the only kid that knew them). I'm 22 now, and I'm more into other music genres. But I still think One Way Ticket to Hell is THE BEST rock album of the 2000s, by far. 10 years passed since I first heard it, and I'm still amazed by that production. Dinner Lady Arms and Bald are still among my favorite songs of all time. You are my childhood hero, and this channel allowed me to know you and connect with you in a whole different way. Thank you! And cheers from Argentina!

[@sunshineroth9605]

That's awesome!

[@waynebernitt2806]

Great story. Cheers. Hi from Australia.

[@duckylove3930]

@justinhawkins

[@kyleinnes4963]

This wigged me out I’m so happy for you

[@MrPaynejoh]

good taste kid!

[@BonSkirmish1312]

Ok, serious message. I have quite bad depression and other health things going on and as a result don't leave the house much. I LIVE off podcasts, recently discovered this and it's my fave! So thank you Justin. Rock on.

[@maggiepie8810]

The Lady Gaga/The Darkness tour is one thing that I would've loved to see.

[@MichaelParkermp]

Loving the honesty, positivity, and reverent sarcasm!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks Michael!

[@danielvoicu1580]

I went to the Lady Gaga concert in Romania just so I can see The Darkness. My friends did not know you but they became fans after the concert. - long time fan from Romania from the early The Darkness days to Hot Leg and back to The Darkness. Cupboard Love is still one of my favorites.

[@ScooBdont]

Well done on the Air Wolf theme. I instantly recognized it. Mike Post also wrote the theme songs for Law And Order, NYPD Blues, Quantum Leap, LA LAW, Hill street Blues, and also the most exemplary and extraordinary theme song ever written in the history of television, The Rockford Files theme song.

[@Shaz221]

Seen you opening for Lady Gaga many years ago, in Milant at the Forum in Assago. One of the best concerts I've been in my life. Thank you Justin!

[@eeyre1264]

Everything about the look of this episode makes me think wistfully of Butterscotch Angel Delight. Thank you.

[@Wunjo-Wunjo]

Cor! Lovely.

[@nightseertarot3337]

Your fashion taste is greatly appreciated.

[@klistarf]

Please, can the powers-that-be bring back butterscotch Ready Brek... 😋

[@monkeycrunchie]

Haven't had Angel Delight for about 20 years. It tasted like a dream. Is it worth buying today?

[@NinStardust]

@@monkeycrunchie Yes! Absolutely! Especially the butterscotch one. But the budget brands are just as good 😊

[@mimilini1]

Please don’t apologize for singing along with those tv tunes! I enjoyed that immensely! Brought back some great memories!

[@DerkuiDerkui]

I love this guy! Very genuine, very knowledgeable, and humbled.

[@briantreadgold525]

Grange hill theme is "chicken man" by Alan Hawkshaw. He also wrote the countdown music, and a good few others. I loved many Ronnie Hazlehurst compositions, particularly "Sorry". Also, the theme from "Battle of the planets" is legendary!!

[@dippydogz]

sorry was Gaynor Colbourn & Hugh Wisdom but yep sounded like Ronnie on the ganja

[@mikevanvleet2780]

Thanks Justin! You're the best!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers Mike!

[@garethroberts7932]

The opening titles of Grange hill have forever burned into my memory the image of a cartoon sausage on a fork flying through the air.

[@grahamdrummond2412]

Love that, some things stick in the memory.

[@sarge9733]

I swear the theme tune to Grange Hill was also used originally for Give Us A Clue with Una Stubbs and Lionel Blair!

[@joshuabartholomeusz4533]

Hi Justin. Love the content. Bit of a weird one, but I'm wondering how often you do your clothes shopping haha. Your outfits in every video are great and there's a lot of awesome shirts I've seen.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Wow! Joshua, thank you so much you are far too kind!!

[@jimboc669]

Loved I believe in a thing called love when I was a kid, came out when I was super young just starting to pay attention to music. Keep it up Jussy!

[@ReprobateMind]

That just reminds me of clussy I hope it's not like clussy

[@sarah-jaynemcdonald2594]

His stage persona and the real him are very different don't you think?

[@paxo666]

Justin instantly alienating the international crowd talking about Grange Hill and The Bill lol! Love it dude, here for every second big up UK!

[@Orlando110889]

Saw you guys with lady gaga in zurich in I guess 2014. Was awesome!

[@alexandredasilva7293]

“Me and my arrow” by Harry Nilsson from the cartoon The Point is a great tune.

[@fani5000]

Omg Gracie's Amazing Machines, love that theme song and vibe. My son likes that show and every time he wants to watch I don't think twice! 😁 Good rock n roll and heavy machinery. What's not to love? Been a fan since I believe in a thing called love, thanks for everything 😃

[@rrheipel]

Justin! You are so great! You even play TV music themes! So awesome!

[@Lindscaldwell1]

Justin, i'm currently watching this video. It is a dream come true for you to do this and I am so pleasantly surprised by your commentary. Thanks mate.

[@johnhulse4124]

"...Rides again..... Again! Oooo!" That was an awesome final flourish and made me laugh all day!

[@Billy-bd2oe]

Lady Gaga is awesome. So cool of her to want to bring you guys along =)

[@mikewallace7098]

The great basist Lee Sklar played on many Mike Post themes. Lee played with James Taylor, Phil Collins and pretty much everyone else...you should do a wee vlog about him.

[@chrisjudd743]

Justin, love your channel. I am an avid viewer. Can we see the pictures of you on your wall (behind you) as I’ve always wondered what they look like close up! Also, discuss your feelings towards the demise of the key change and fading out at the end of songs in modern recordings. Be interested to hear your take. 😀

[@nadyaedwards]

Hi Justin! LOVE your channel. My first taste of The Darkness was School of Rock. What an amazing soundtrack. I remember looking up the bands to even see if some of them were real (it was 2003)! That was the soundtrack of my family's life, I was Dewey to my kids, teaching rock & roll. My daughter & I are at almost every Darkness show in our town. (You guys have the best VIP, thank-you). She is now 25 and her favourite Darkness album is OWTTH. Are you Dewey to your daughter? Has she figured out how awesome you are yet, and who has musical control in the car?

[@andrewvail5458]

GaGa is the real thing. Very talented! 🎤🎹

[@ClayDisarray]

Justin Hawkins sings retro TV show themes! More please! 😆

[@CarlosTilbury]

never thought my Saturday night would involve watching Justin Hawkins sing the Grange Hill theme tune! Magical!

[@grantmorriss2557]

Hi Justin. Cards on the table, I was never (and probably still not!) a huge Darkness fan, but I stumbled across your channel the other day and have had loads of fun and entertainment watching your videos over the last couple of days. You seem like a proper decent geezer. Subbed, and huge respect.

[@andrewsharpe4764]

You can’t talk about theme tunes without mentioning Red Dwarf. Classic!

[@crimsonkate8241]

Good shout! Bottom had a great intro & outro score to, their silouettes fighting at the end was genius lol.

[@AbirTarafdar]

11:03. There is a certain love and respect one is obliged to convey for this teevee theme playing. Carry on good Sir.

[@buffalobrown3000]

Yes- I love well composed theme songs from yesterdays and my partner always gives me the eye roll whenever I point out the mnemonic devices used for shows and film scores! You're the best... Again! 🙏

[@ryanparker4996]

The music is as important as the main cast

[@LukeCannotSkate]

Hey Justin, I stumbled over your channel a few days ago. I like the topics you deal with and your way of commentary. I agree lots of times, at other times it's food for thought. Also I think you are a super funny guy, no video goes by without me having a good laugh. It took me some videos to realize who you actually are (I have heard of The Darkness, namely listened to 'Barbarian' a couple of times). You've got an inspiring history, keep it up 👏

[@estudiozebra]

awesome espisode Justin. Great!

[@edwardshuffett4684]

Hi Justin. Thanks for all you do. We're not worthy. I wanted to know your thoughts about Muse. Why are they so appealing? Thanks & best of luck.

[@miter279]

Thanks

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thank you!

[@miter279]

No thank you mate!

[@damonhines8187]

Nice of Gaga to have afforded you that experience. Obviously, you'd earned it. I wish I'd gone to South America to play when I had the chance in 80-81. I chose to pursue my stuff. Jammed with them further down the road, Micki Skin was an interesting, cool chick, a vet of the T.O. punk scene. I hung with the drummer for awhile, took some comfort that she'd told Steve Jones to shove off. It's the time of day, a numbers game, etc. Hmmmph. Cheers.

[@morganmoallemian3667]

Damn you, whoever asked the theme music question! I almost didn't make it through the segment. I hope you're very pleased with yourelf.

[@clarel3447]

Just saw that your bands playing in Sydney soon, I’ll be there 🤘🏻

[@stephfrenchi]

Thankyou for answering my question Justin ❤️,made my day! I always love the theme tune from the show trap door growing up,still randomly comes into my head from time to time 🤣

[@rorydbrown1095]

I would love to see you talk about Elliott Smith, one of my personal favourite songwriters ever. Some amazing songs

[@DenKulesteSomFins]

This^^

[@henrikibsen6258]

Seconded!

[@louottaknow]

Say Yes

[@hailfellowwellmetTV]

Thirded

[@susannaguidi2697]

YES

[@robinjgill]

The Starsky and Hutch theme was brilliant. Justin, Have you done anything on Soundgarden? I would love to have heard Chris Cornell live. Never had the chance.

[@JackelKarlos]

Mate, please don't apologise for doing all the TV show intros. I hope you don't take this the wrong way but it was my favourite part of this video, but only I think as I got to play along. Only two I struggled with where Going for Gold & Magnum. Knew I'd heard them before but just couldn't place them. Airwolf & The A-Team I got almost instantly & just reminded me of Saturday evenings in front of the TV lol cheers again mate, really enjoyed this one

[@rje1157]

just want to say that your gig in Peru was one of the greatest show ive seen

[@gordomusprime8193]

Always been a fan of the music and my mate put me onto your KZbin channel, very much enjoying it. Looking forward to seeing The Darkness in Falkirk later in the year.

[@kscherer1]

"what are the artistic considerations?" brilliant. as is this channel. learning and laughing a ton. many thanks!

[@rickc2102]

AIRWOLF!! Totally rules, and so does Knight Rider, which was so excellently quoted by SOAD in ieaiaio!

[@bex82uk]

Fun fact : Hans Zimmer composed the Going for Gold theme tune. Love the Grange Hill one too! Ahh nostalgia ❤

[@dingodizmal255]

Your is the only channel I talk back to. Typically after you introduce yourself I always say out loud. ""Yes you are, (Justin Hawkins) thank you for being in my house." Thought I should actually transmit that sentiment at some point. I love your everything, hope you live forever. Rock on Donkey Kong.

[@NinStardust]

I also talk back to Justin, especially when he says things like “do you know what I mean by that?” 😅😂 glad to find out it’s not just me!

[@adamcritelli7238]

Complimenti per il concerto a Pordenone 👍

[@zacharysmithingell5460]

I was such a stereotypically angry young dummy in my 20s who couldn't appreciate The Darkness when the first record came out. Well, I'm rectifying that as I approach 40! Love your music, love the channel.

[@schneibgamer1]

Guys can we please thumbs this up so Justin knows that we still want him to say "and this is my KZbin channel", even though we all in fact are aware that, it is indeed his KZbin channel? Thanks!

[@martinheath5947]

Never been a huge fan but you have to admire any band where the singer is the pilot flying the entire band, crew and family around the world in a jumbo jet then jumping on stage to do the shows. Unreal how nice they are as people too!

[@812tompark]

I’m not a huge fan of their music either but I used to live near Janick from Maiden in North Yorkshire and can confirm he’s a really nice guy!

[@JJSFC]

Disagree with Bruce being a good guy. Totally stiffed a charity he was a patron of (I was working with them at the time). He ghosted them and the charity had to refund money (it was a lot) that was bid for a prize he offered at the charity auction. Really disappointing.

[@maxkent5998]

Just woke my wife up with that Grange Hill rendition. Didn’t help that I was playing ‘Givin’ Up’ really loud yesterday, which she also told me to turn off. Love this channel so much! Urgent by Foreigner another new favourite. Thanks Justin!

[@adamperkins7015]

Hi Justin! As an eight year old in the summer of '03, hearing that opening riff from Black Shuck really did begin my introduction to some amazing music, so I will always owe The Darkness a great deal of gratitude! I was wondering, how difficult is it to choose an opening track for an album? And how much of an effect do you think it has on an album as a whole? Can't wait to see you in Liverpool (again)!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers Adam!

[@ommepul]

the german crime show "Tatort" has a great theme song by Klaus Doldinger which even featured Udo Lindenberg, a later famous singer and national treasure, on drums. But i think my favorite still remains the theme song to ALF

[@stuwoowoo]

Hey Justin. Thanks for taking the time to reply to my comment. Top man. I look forward to your album of 80s TV themes featuring your rendition of 'Going For Gold'. Keep up the excellent work. \m/ :D

[@granthudson5851]

The jazzy theme tune from the 70s show called Taxi gets me everytime

[@nkirk8740]

I always enjoy your videos, thank you Justin, great channel, great content, great guy. 👍👍👍👊✌️.

[@paulwilson6357]

More theme songs please! Always loved the guitar solo on the intro theme to Red Dwarf!

[@PNKsg]

Hi Justin. I don't want to be that guy but thought I'd point out that Phil Redmond created the show Grange Hill, the theme is "Chicken Man" composed by the great Alan Hawkshaw. You can see our Stylophone cover of this and many more great TV themes on our KZbin channel ;)

[@frankshailes3205]

Chicken Man was also the theme tune to the charades game show "Give Us A Clue" with Lionel Blair, Una Stubbs and/or Liza Goddard. I never thought I'd hear Justin performing it!!

[@grimmertwin2148]

Hey Justin is Keef's bass playing on SFTD the bedrock of Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Black Grape? And more Mick impersonations too please Oi lol Fanks

[@elink2k1]

I'm commenting before hitting the lake for a bit of a float... beer in one hand and a Bluetooth device blasting the Darkness. Enjoy!

[@KateStrongHealer]

TV themes. Oh lordy so many good ones. I loved Mike Post themes, Hill St Blues, Greatest American Hero. He had great intros. The only one I go back to listen to regularly these days is Hard Times sung by David Cassidy, when he starred in Man Undercover 1978.

[@adrianbegbie1556]

Hi Justin .. great channel.. your intelligence kicks my fatigue in the face.. I think so much about what your saying my brain wakes up.. thanks man..

[@StuartQuinn]

Given you mentioned the names of the composers, I'm surprised you didn't point out that Going For Gold was the first soundtrack work by one Mr Hans Zimmer.

[@maxhammer4067]

I saw gaga live she is actually real good live

[@twkotb]

When reading the TV theme question I immediately thought Jeeves and Wooster theme. Then tried to think of a second one and thought of The Bill. One second later Justin starts talking about The Bill !! Some other great ones: Only Fools and Horses (opening theme and end credits theme are equally cool); Murder, She Wrote; Poirot (starring David Suchet).

[@stef2432]

Interesting questions and always authentic replies. And the beat goes on 🙌

[@charliebluechaos4963]

Ha this is so cool. TV jingles!♡ Much love to you Mr. Hawkins.

[@jm76vd]

Dude I have been showing Magnum P. I here and now on Amazon as a go to happy place…..love that theme music my parents watched it every week back in the 80’s.It was a awesome show Tom Selleck was the man with the epic stash and Hawaii shirts..I rocked them in grad school

[@BVRDSTR]

Thank you for all ur videos and efforts Sir Justin thxs again HB from AZ

[@darrenbrettmusic596]

Comments Day!! Hey Hawkster, I remember back in yesteryear, seeing you in a right old dodgy horror movie film. Did you enjoy the experience, and would you want to become more of an actor. You know, like the fella from 30 Seconds to Mars. Love the channel, keep it up.

[@TheBaconWizard]

Classic theme tunes, oh yes, need more of those! Thunder Cats XD Star-fleet by Brian May was wicked!

[@MrRossi1976]

Superb rendition of Grange Hill 👌😂

[@strings31]

The theme to Grizzly Adams. Makes me cry every time.

[@giangiulio]

It was great to see Lady Gaga in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 but it was incredibly awesome to see The Darkness 🖤

[@Cameron655]

Hah! When you did Magnum PI I was literally shouting at the computer: "what about the A-Team?!" And then you brought it in home. Thinking about 70s TV themes, I would probably-somewhat-tongue in-cheek put out Rainbow, or for that special TOTP performance, the Wombles. Am I showing my age here? Found out yesterday that one of my daughter's friends' dad is in Gorillaz. That was a "what the ****?" moment. I shall finish watching this and then go watch Feel Good Inc. Maybe it will instill some youthful jouissance.

[@lindalaw5466]

OMG, clearing out my parents house and in a box of stuff marked with my name was a signed photo of Uncle Bulgaria 🤣

[@wilfredjbrimley]

I suspect Justin may have a special place in his heart for the Rockford Files theme as well.

[@DrJeebles]

Justin, I feel this is only the second video I have heard you use the soundboard. More soundboard, please. Thank you for the great content every day, sir.

[@JohnnyRoevjaern69]

I met you at a signing session at sweden rock festival 2009 when you were there with Hot leg, you signed my permission to land vinyl, one of the best moments of my life ❤️

[@humbug4478]

Looking forward to the Aussie tour my mate Justin. I really enjoy your channel Thanks 🐥

[@andrewbowman4611]

Alan Hawkshaw wrote the Grange Hill Theme. It's actually called Chicken Man, and was previously used - possibly contemporaneously - on Ask Aspel, or was it Give Us a Clue? Something Michael Aspel related, anyway.

[@andrewdures5278]

Lol great rendition of Grange hill. You always make me giggle. Cheers

[@OTOss8]

16:47 There's an interesting story about George Drakoulias in Mark Lanegan's book Sing Backwards and Weep.

[@billyjeffersoniv4344]

Thank you for answering. You settled an argument between my writing partner and myself. I lost but I still love you :)

[@pbplauralfilms]

Theme tune special please Justin! Looking forward to your take on Antiques Roadshow already!

[@acampomft]

Iron Maiden and UFO was my first concert. Yes, I'm bloody old.

[@Nat1videos]

Comments day - Been listening to your videos back to back this morning while building a Diorama.... I can't remember which video you mentioned having a daughter. Just wondering how Fatherhood has effected your music career? I have been in bands for 2o years then my dughter came along , music fell away pretty quickly

[@AllezJuniorTennisMagazine]

Comments day Hi. I watch your episodes every morning while breakfasting... Could you do a critique on your opening theme song? What inspired the melody, what style, which chords you use and why, what inspired the title of your show etc. 😊

[@waynebernitt2806]

Did Mike post do Americans greatest hero. Believe it or not I'm floating on air.........etc. Awesome video. Think I like these chats the best. Encore encore. Now get up walk off and come back. Thank you.

[@71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND]

Question- You often talking about the importance of looking after the vocals and body, what routines do you do to keep that sweet vocal style you have? Love your uploads, they are the highlight of my day. Thankyou.

[@stefankarlssonice]

Hey Justin - you should do a whole episode just on your favourite TV Themes!

[@Jimmie_Rudolfsson]

Saw Lady Gaga live in Stockholm 2 nights ago.. briljant in every way.

[@chillyspoon]

Today I hit "like" as you blasted out a few seconds of flawless Airwolf theme! - thank you :)

[@EduFirenze]

I'm from south America and one of the best perks about living in Toronto was to watch my favorite bands live including The Darkness.

[@jacqattacq19]

I saw John Fogarty from Creedence a number of years ago. Even though he was in his 70s, his voice was fantastic still. 💗🇦🇺

[@a4dd221]

Foxy Shazzam were playing warm up for you, last time i saw you live and they were great. so yes, it's been too long.....

[@Flannagan92]

The Darkness do TV Themes seems like a good idea for the next album

[@AllboroLCD]

Im literally shopping for a sweet Maiden decal for my new Triumph bike as im watching this. If youd ask Sting, I believe he would label that a "synchronicity" , lol! C'mon though..... When they do Aces High live with the the Churchill speech at the beginning. Sheeeeit! Maiden really did metal proper in the 80's!