Robinson Crusoe Suite (1964 TV Series Theme)

[@juliaread2003]

I'm transported back in time. Its 1973 and I'm 11 and its the summer holidays. Followed by Banna Splits,On White Horses, Double Deckers. Beautiful haunting soundtrack to this great series. Never forgotten

[@wangdangdoodie]

Catweazle!

[@mick6370]

@@wangdangdoodie Now back on Talking Pictures Freeview Channel 82

[@gsx1400madboy]

Absolutely spot on!

[@Willsey]

Dont forget flashing blade

[@stuanhay]

Magical memories Julia.

[@philipdeacon1920]

I'm 70, stunned, and, like many here, taken back instantly to my childhood. This really was a wonderful, beautifully made television series. Skilfully underplayed, compelling, fearful, uplifting. The music.........

[@gillsjohn1]

As I sit here listening to this wonderful sound I can't help thinking how fast life has passed by.

[@stevefraser8071]

Totally agree 😮

[@kenneththompson8933]

I will always remember watching this show as a young boy & always loved the programme & music. I would love to relive those carefree times again.

[@annemariek2481]

All time favourite when I was a wee lass. Loved the music

[@jazzman1626]

I wish I’d told my mum and dad more often how much I loved them.

[@colincarroll7954]

Robert Hoffman who played Robinson Crusoe was of Austrian decent born and died in Saltzburg

[@bumble1612]

This was and remains, one of the most emotive and cherished memories from my childhood. I'm 51 years old now....and i'm taken back to my parent's living room, sat on a threadbare carpet, in front of a cosy coal fire...watching, dreaming and amazed at such a beautiful programme. Life was so basic and simple then, I want to go back on occasion, just to watch myself as a boy, happy, uncaring and full of imagination. Thank you so much for sharing this, my heart soars at this.

[@rw8733]

I'd go back in a heartbeat if I could.

[@rw8733]

@@petermackay1929 I was born in 65 and I can really relate to Bumble's comment. I miss my parents so much.

[@rw8733]

@@petermackay1929 I often look back. Yes, sometimes with regret and sadness but usually with joy and happiness. There are people I miss but I still remember us being all together and happy. They're still with me I hope. Take care of yourself. 🤓

[@michaelsymes6479]

So great to read you’re comments about this magical tv show .. I thought I was alone reminiscing about watching it on a Saturday morning during the seventy’s , I’m 55 now and it takes me straight back to long summer holidays sat in front of the tv if it was raining outside with my mom and sister. Dads would always be at work and and as you say we didn’t have a lot of toys and possessions but we had fantastic imaginations and childhoods … we we’re blessed I think ❤

[@johnrowe4907]

Very well put Bumble, you could have been writing for myself. This music is evocative of all that you say and it is, in my opinion, the most beautifully written and performed piece of all. Gosh! I get so emotional listening to it everytime.

[@johndillon6859]

This is the most evocative piece of music i've ever heard. It makes me yearn for my childhood with an ache that is almost physical.

[@michaelsmeatham219]

Exactly feel the same....

[@da_great_mogul]

Yes, it's perfect. I heard it as background music to the snooker montages on BBC in the mid 1990's and always wanted to know what it was. It was only about 4 years ago I found it!

[@perthguy3448]

Me too exactly. Growing up in England in the 60s

[@tricialee3567]

Me too. Wonderful music

[@potdog1000]

true

[@steve1053able]

I listen to this a sixty year old man in tears .Where's my mum when I need her. what wouldn't I give for just one day.

[@steve1053able]

***** Fray Bentos pie we were never that rich. Like you said it's so different now, my grand kids are not allowed to playout without being watched. We were never in unless we were watching Robinson Crusoe.

[@GoodOldSmithy]

It is just so sad building dens, playing on the railway that Dr Beeching closed and watching this when it was on as there were no videos or skyplus. Tell me are these kids today happier. healthier and safer than we were from 1970s kid

[@HagbardCeline23]

It's just reduced me to a gibbering wreck too. I don't think I've ever listened to something with such a nostalgic emotional punch.

[@steve1053able]

We just hanker for the days when the only worries were is my best mate playing out and what's for tea.

[@mikedyachenko9479]

steve1053able I know how you feel Steve. I was 9 years old when I used to watch this with my mum and dad every week. My mum loved this piece of music Now they are both gone and I'm sitting here with the memories flooding back and tears rolling down my cheeks. Life was so much simpler (and better) then. In the holidays I was out every day ( the sun always seemed to be shining) and often wouldn't be back 'til dark! Nobody worried 'cos we were safe then.

[@MrTubbymarshall]

Goosebumps moment!! I’m 62yrs old and I loved this as a young lad.

[@hopebgood]

I'm a few years younger than you Tubby mate but I still remember this theme tune with so much love. When we were ten all our year at junior school had a field trip to the South coast and we were all mucking about at the water's edge pretending to be Robinson Crusoe struggling ashore while we all hummed this music! Awh 😀

[@joannaherbert9501]

I am also 62 yrs of age. Like you remember white horses , Belle et Salebastian. I love this score of music and so true takes one back.

[@michaelsmeatham219]

The theme tune gives me goosebumps,school summer holidays and they'd show it then,I've started watching all the old TV series and movies,a lot of TV programmes now I've lost interest in to much identity politics,box ticking and preaching..... Seems like times were simple then,you'd go out during the summer hols and be back by dawn and just be,now everything seems to be fear based...

[@rw8733]

I remember this. 😢 Happier times. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I could and see my mum again.

[@degsbabe]

Great memories of running home from school to watch this. Should be shown now to hopefully beguile todays youngsters from the absolute dross and drivel they are fed now. But you won't get the Iphone out of their plugged-in hands......

[@andrewjohnstone963]

Im 63 now and first watched this when I was 10 or 11 and it hits the spot everytime i hear this majestic 🎶 music Wish i coukd hear the incidental 🎶 music that ran throughout the series ❤

[@nigellubman716]

Long hot summers, good music, great tv shows, how i miss the 60s and 70s.

[@SomeOne-p6f]

Yes, definitely hotter then, and colder winters I don't care what anyone says.

[@riboid]

​@SomeOne-p6f I think so, too.

[@ianlister6554]

A symphony for a children’s programme? Wouldn’t happen today. Beautiful music, and wonderful and happy memories of times gone by. Than you so much for making an old man very happy today.

[@anthonywalker6276]

This music stayed in my head all through my childhood, teens, 20s, 30s and 40s, my only having heard it as a little boy in the 1960s on TV. Then, in my 50s, it was released on CD, and i was able to buy it. It was used for my mother's funeral, in memory of us watching it on TV together when i was a tiny tot.

[@VMM34]

What a beautiful piece of music for your mother's funeral. Absolutely perfect

[@anthonywalker6276]

Many thanks.❤

[@mauriceogrady4447]

This music is profoundly beautiful and I am 60 years old. But I remember thinking exactly the same thing as a kid watching this on TV

[@mikewitter1561]

I'm also 60 Saturday mornings what bliss

[@mauriceogrady4447]

@@mikewitter1561 hi Mike My name is Maurice I was born in 1959 I clearly remember as a boy thinking this music was so beautiful

[@ellenpalmer8000]

Me too am 60 and my dad used to make us watch this..so glad he did

[@kh23797]

I'm 70 but the memories are very similar, probably because this series was repeatedly shown on UK TV over the decades. Daniel Defoe would be astonished that his rather wordy book, even in this highly edited version, could still be so popular 302 years after it was first published in 1719.

[@fuschia3908]

I’m 59, and I adored this ❤

[@christoph404]

wonderful tearful memories of a magical childhood time, and that haunting music makes it oh so memorable, Austrian actor Robert Hoffman is alive and well at 80 years old, Robinson Crusoe was his first acting role after leaving drama school in Paris. In other countries the series was released as four 90 minute films with a different music soundtrack, in Britain the BBC agreed to buy the series on the condition that the producers convert the format to 13 episodes, and to completely replace the existing music soundtrack with a newly composed musical suite by Robert Mellin which is what we are hearing here, and of course the dubbing into English, so the music here was in effect commissioned by the BBC, if you were a child watching this in other parts of Europe or the USA the music score was completely different, .....I think most people would agree that it is the music by Robert Mellin that makes it extra special, hard to imagine it being something else.

[@juliaread9115]

Gosh I can't imagine another soundtrack to this classic. It is what made it. Beautifully written . So haunting and you really feel the sense of isolation.

[@vicsaul5459]

great comment. glad i first heard this in the u.k, this music IS the robinson crusoe story. would find it difficult to watch without this theme music

[@Sunflowers1591]

This was one of my favourite programmes when I was a teenager back in the 60s. I swooned over Robert Hoffman (well, I was only 14!). I loved this theme music.

[@rw8733]

This takes me back to happier, simpler times. I used to watch this with my mum when I was very young. I'd give anything to have that time again.

[@anglian173]

@@rw8733 God bless you.

[@paullucas9758]

I have just seen a comment saying it moves them to tears and I feel just the same I am 62 driver parked up where did all them years go this was at the start of my life and I am listening to it 55 years later .

[@johnnykennedy4669]

It's the only TV theme music that makes me cry, I'm 55, grew up in England in the 1970s. Hearing this gives me an almost physical ache to go back there. Best days of my life, and accepting that those days are gone forever gets harder the older i become.

[@JeremyS1959]

KZbin has achieved two things. It has given us access to music that some of us thought we would never hear again - some of us are very old!!!! Secondly, it seems to me, it has allowed people to release their emotions. Many posts drive me to tears.

[@vicsaul5459]

and it gives a way to find what we are really interested in, not just whats being spoonfed on the tv. just found some great music, that is not msm, yet? ...otta orchestra, moscow!... ionna lee, chasing kites,..sweden! ,...bliss from the past,...de singing ringing tree#..

[@Steve-ys1ig]

@@vicsaul5459 I always remember the singing ringing tree as very weird

[@bootlegsbeyondgorski9596]

You've just put what I was almost thinking into very well chosen words! Thankyou

[@archiecarrik3490]

Memories

[@thelastsausage635]

Me too!

[@davidhammond3033]

We were so lucky to have programmes like this back then. I look at some of the dross churned out today in the name of children's entertainment, and just shake my head in disbelief. This was gem, from a golden age of television.

[@garryleerob]

Believe it or not I have this on a flash drive for my car. Along with rock tracks lol. I also have the themes from White Horses, The Persuaders, Danger Man, Belle and Sebastien on that particular flash drive. One programme I can not find or even others that remember it. I'm not sure of the name of the show, but the theme song started with... ''If you were me, see the things I see. If I were you, do the things you do.'' It was about school kids that get to go to other countries meet kids, possibly their pen-pals there and spend time (a week?) in each other's homes and schools, and they in turn would come to England for the same experience

[@MrTubbymarshall]

Amen to this comment. An absolute fact. I’m also the same.

[@garyb9034]

what childrens entertainment you are a fool@daviddragonetti5025

[@miger1824]

@daviddragonetti5025 Time, money and care was spent on children's TV in the 1960's. For whatever reasons--cost etc--it certainly isn't today,but then most TV is cheap drivel today.

[@miger1824]

​@daviddragonetti5025 You have to be kidding! Children's TV today is dumbed down and talks down to kids --you sound like a younger person who knows no better, I feel sorry for you if you think mainstream TV today is good, you've missed out.

[@harrypage628]

Casey Jones, Champion The Wonder Horse, and so many more. Music has a way of bringing back memories like no other.

[@pinkpyjamas-ey6rw]

Belle and Sebastian, White Horses.

[@Bugsy58]

This is without doubt one of the key strengths of social media. I too am a man in his 60's, reminiscing of halcyon days, watching programs like this and getting theme tunes like this locked away in my head for ever. Combined with reading many of the comments left, I feel no longer alone with my thoughts, but included among a generation of others who experienced the same feelings and emotions as I. Thank you for sharing Rumpoleful and thank you too +Captain Snort.

[@anglian173]

Lots of us feel disinherited and rejected in England. You aren’t alone!

[@russtill403]

you are not alone in your thoughts.

[@johnrider5701]

I'm so glad I was a 1970s kid it was a wonderful time to be a child . This piece of music brings back so many brilliant memories of those days more perhaps than any other tv theme..

[@hopebgood]

I think I'd have to agree with you john mate.

[@peteelliott9373]

This is early 60s .. I was 9 ..

[@johnrider5701]

@@peteelliott9373 And it was repeated regularly during the 1970s and that's when I first watched it. Around 1970 or 71 I think...

[@arrivingarriving5166]

It's inconceivable to me that there's any other TV theme that could not only take me back to being an eleven year old again, but bring out such strong emotions that were unimaginable at that age. Seven minutes of happysadness. I need a moment...

[@williamtaylor9966]

Acker Bilks ‘Stranger on the shore’, for me, from the TV programme of that name from the early 60s? Still a hauntingly evocative masterpiece 60+ years on!

[@captainsnort1414]

Transports me back to a time when life was simple, gentle, fun and exciting. Nothing lasts forever of course and while this song has turned into a lament for me, I'm also happy that I have my treasured memories. We grew up in a magical decade.

[@MerlinVI]

+Captain Snort Well said m8 I loved beng a kid.......still am really lol .

[@SuperAustringer]

+Captain Snort , totally agree mate

[@warthogtwo]

I couldn't agree with you more.

[@johnwells2616]

+Captain Snort Well said mate! We certainly were lucky to have been around then.

[@degsbabe]

+Captain Snort Well said Captain. Its almost like the land of lost innocence isn't it ? A dull ache for a time irretrievable. ' Poooooooooor Rooooobin'.

[@bootlegsbeyondgorski9596]

It's almost impossible to describe how it feels to hear this again. It haunted me as a kid in the 60s/early 70s and still does now.

[@rambobrown918]

You must be in your sixties like myself 👍 😁

[@robison5396]

This is some of the greatest, most evocative music ever made for a television series.Superb.

[@nickallison6310]

My childhood in a tune. I'm 63 now and still get choked up on this beautiful music.

[@millionairemom]

Me too. Hello fellow oldie❤❤❤

[@peteelliott9373]

Me 2 fellow oldies ..

[@millionairemom]

@@peteelliott9373 hello pete

[@Eastlomond]

I’m 65 now and Robinson Crusoe was my favourite programme during my childhood and the wonderful theme tune has never left my head.

[@paullandry5594]

This has got to be one of the most gorgeous theme tunes EVER! Brings tears to the eyes. I love the way the Robinson Crusoe Main theme merges into Adrift and then Catching Dinner.

[@michaelmccrory2220]

Agree with you 100%, Super atmospheric music. It never bothered me that it was in b/w, it adds to its charm and quality, it's the story and acting I like not visual effects. Robert Hoffman who played Robinson Crusoe is an Austrian actor, and is still alive at 82. 👍

[@keithrich8373]

Has there ever been a more moving piece of music than this.Echoes of my childhood along with White Horses and Casey Jones.So lovely

[@matthewlewis2072]

I haven't heard this music for so long, brings back so many memories and almost moves me to tears

[@chocolatee6787]

Think you will find this music used on Robbie Williams Christmas song “Rudolph”... heard it and new instantly is was from one of the programs I watched in the mid to late 60s

[@Beatlefan67]

@@chocolatee6787 Indeed - Ken Bruce played it yesterday. I practically smacked me in the face!

[@nollaigire2367]

I have the soundtrack on CD, i bought it over 20years ago in London

[@anuragmitra9167]

Kinda

[@veep2240]

I feel the same 😢 childhood memories

[@KeldorDAntrell]

Simply magnificent. This should be hailed as a masterpiece of orchestral music.

[@jamesbell7958]

Keldor D'Antrell It's even better if you can get the full orchestral version in stereo. I heard it played on a classic music station before xmas and it was fantastic. Especially when the beat gets faster at the arrival of the pirates scene. Great in full orchestra and full track music suite.

[@KeldorDAntrell]

Is this available to buy somewhere? I was thinking of copying them track by track from here but I'd prefer to buy it if it's available.

[@jamesbell7958]

Keldor D'Antrell You can buy it but i do'nt know where from. It's a beautiful piece of music. I downloaded it from u tube.

[@jenniferfleming6839]

This music should be played at the BBC proms so beautiful and reminds me of a happy childhood😀

[@annachristy9984]

Just breath taking amazing music

[@london19657]

This show was on Every morning for the school summer holidays in England, when I was a kid. Circa 1974. What a fantastic programme. I can't help but think it expanded our minds. Shame there's nothing like this today. OK , preceeded by Banana splits and possibly Double Deckers. Also Vision On. Groundbreaking stuff. Thanks for posting.

[@alneal100]

It was shown around 1967-8 too. I watched it every time that it was on, during my school days.

[@hazelchild9463]

Yes! I'm a music therapist and I was using the theme as a high seas adventure music - just came to see if I was getting it right.

[@PaulaXism]

I seem to remember Casey Jones was on either before or after it too..

[@martinjamespawley6575]

Yep, and don't forget Captain Scarlet.

[@mjwchapman]

and the flashing blade!

[@cherylwatkins588]

My youngest daughter found a genuine copy dvd of this amazing series. I had been looking for one for a very long time and when she handed me my Christmas gift a few years ago the excitement in her face was just priceless. Got to say I was extremely choked when I opened it. I spent two whole days just captured by it's music and watching the story unfold. I cried at the end

[@m3cvfm]

Cheryl Watkins my daughter got the dvds off amazon last Christmas . Happy days in the 1960s

[@nickturner5268]

Hi we're did she get the DVD from plzzzzzz

[@cherylwatkins588]

​@@nickturner5268 I'm so so sorry for such late reply. There was a store in Merry Hill that sold dvds and CDs but unfortunately it's now closed

[@nickturner5268]

@@cherylwatkins588 ahhh ok but thanks for your reply x

[@allencarrick5534]

There’s a box set

[@johndillon6859]

57 year old man here, bawling like a baby, and yearning for a wonderful, idyllic childhood to which i can never return 😢😢😢

[@hopebgood]

It's a great memory of mine too. But it makes me happy! 😀

[@jazzman1626]

After watching and listening to this video, 3 years ago, I went on to Amazon and got the DVD of it. It’s long enough now since I watched it so it’s going on again. I’ll ask my wife to “be mother” and bring me a piece ‘n’ Jam through from the kitchen like old happy times. I haven’t had a piece’n’Jam for ages 😁.

[@dannycarter1966]

Me too, I'm 58 and would give anything to return to 10 years old again.

[@LeeFrancis-f6y]

Agreed. And a great theme tune!

[@alanknotts1844]

Makes me happy too as its such a beautiful piece of music 😊

[@Bluenoseification]

I remember it well, and many a Summer holiday I spent watching this wonderful series with its beautiful and haunting music.I phoned in today to a New Zealand radio talkback show about it this afternoon when they were discussing old TV shows, and I mentioned the music. Ever since, just about every caller has said how much they loved the music and the series.

[@BarbaraJV1]

Beautiful program and beautiful music. It was played in the early 70’s when I was about 6. The music always made me cry. It still does x

[@suerichardson2162]

Me too. The music is beautiful, especially the violins. I am 65 now send remember this so well with fondness. 😊

[@mick6370]

Loved it got the series on dvd very special time growing up in the early 70s happy memories with a tinge of sadness.

[@laurapace4486]

Reached that long dreaded time of life just before Christmas, when your own generation starts to pass away. Lost my younger brother. We used to sit on the living room floor and watch this in the long lazy summers. Now he's gone. Died a horrible scary fucking death. I found him on the floor caked in sweat, racked in pain and barely able to breath. He had to crawl to his phone to call me, blood clots took his legs from under him. I sat on the living room floor with him waiting for the ambulance. All he cared about was if his dog was going to be okay. He had to be sedated and being his power of attorney I had to make the decision to let him go. Worst day of my life so far. Wish I could just have one more day in front of the telly with him. RIP big man!

[@59nobby59]

Laura Pace May he rest in peace and be remembered with love, my deepest condolences, hope you are OK.

[@MrRalphsworld]

Laura Pace I know exactly how you feel,Laura.mid 50s and everyone seems to be leaving.So sorry for your loss.

[@johnfeury961]

Laura Pace You will see your beloved brother again. I have researched altered states of consciousness (without drugs ). All life lives on to a finer state of vibration, it's not the end, only a temporary parting, it is called the etheric world, and is off most,but not all, peoples radar of five senses, you will have a wonderful reunion with your brother, I promise.

[@Oakleaf700]

Laura, what a horrible experience for you and your Brother. What a kindly man he sounded, caring about his dog... If there is any justice, then there will be an afterlife where our beloved family and friends will be waiting for us..Laura Pace

[@MICHAELSTEPHENROGERS]

John Feury You are so right John....Arthur Findlay proved that to be true!!

[@Uh_huh]

I'm transported back my childhood, sitting cross legged in front of the TV watching Robinson Crusoe, summer hols. I'm bawlingmy eyes out, I so want to back there, just for a little while. 😭

[@hopebgood]

I absolutely love a bit of nostalgia and this makes me smile so much but I've never understood why people are so desperate to go back to their childhood. I really do hope you find your happy place *hug*

[@TRAM22]

When six weeks seemed liked an eternity.....fantastic!

[@jean-claudefrigon3404]

Je me souviens de la série. Je me souviens que Robinson mettait son pied dans la trace de pas. J'étais jeune et je m'en rappel, cela m'avais marqué. C'était une bonne série.

[@hopebgood]

I vaguely remember that footprint thing too. But yeah, it's all about the music 😀

[@pwareham61]

This makes me long for better times, it makes me so sad listening to this,getting very emotional at the moment.

[@lowrispooner2279]

Peter Wareham . i feel the same . 56 and going through these wonderfull tv series of my youth , the pain on my heart is too much . want to go back so much it hurts 😢

[@joeowenstalkingsense4439]

At least we lived and experienced these wonderful times.

[@davewortley2293]

I am in tears , a simple time , no phones no nothing

[@nieldooley2906]

This was one of my favourite televisions series I watched as a child and I still rate the music of the series as the most beautifully haunting of any children's tv shows ever produced.

[@rowen3648]

Did you watch it on a Saturday morning,too?BBC2 , me thinks.

[@buickmclean8163]

I'm 57 years old. I watched this as a child. I agree with with what you say

[@kevinc.dooley5744]

we ome from Glasgow but holidayed in Emgland and seen the kids programmes we never seen much in Scotland, like these and Hong Komg Phooey which was launched in England and we return to Scotland and no one heard of it?

[@jazzman1626]

Sometimes you forget music you haven’t heard since you were a small boy or girl, but this music is something I’ve never forgotten since I was 9 in 1965 when it came on British tv. And my goodness, isn’t music such a powerful trigger of memories and emotions?

[@nieldooley2906]

@@rowen3648 No, not Saturday morning BBC2, I watched the original BBC broadcast around 1966 or 1967, Tuesday afternoons about 5pm

[@mauriceogrady4447]

There is something so profoundly beautiful and uplifting about this piece of music. I find it difficult to put into words. I was a young boy when this was on TV and the music affected me then as it does now

[@tamneal]

I couldn't agree more Maurice. I was 8 years old when this was first aired on British TV. Very evocative and beautifully arranged. I'm a musician myself, and I loved this music from the 'get-go'.

[@mauriceogrady4447]

@@tamneal Thanks Tam. It really moves me deeply which I think should be the entire point of music

[@Matthew_Hopkins]

Watched this as a kid from the mid sixties onward to the mid seventies a timeless beautiful rendition of the classic story. The music is stunning, emotional and melancholic,portrays the reflective nature of isolation. Robert Hoffman is brilliantly cast and along with the cinematography in black and white doubt if this will ever be bettered. It’s impact on a young receptive mind was huge. Glad I was privileged to be around, if I had to list my top ten influential tv shows this would be up there! Could still watch it today, timeless great upload 👍

[@MrGandallo]

Couldn't agree more, I rushed home from school to get my Robinson Crusoe fix it was absolutely captivating and this suite brings it all flooding back.

[@gfowa1]

This music is just so powerful gets me everytime ....I absolutely love it

[@NomaddUK]

Loved this series as a kid. This is without doubt the most evocative theme tune of any movie or TV series ever. RIP Robert Hoffman and thank you for your work.

[@clintharrington9524]

Bitter sweet, i have a big smile on my face and a small tear in my eye

[@johnbailey9651]

This is my second post. When this was aired I and my ypunger Sister watched it avidly and a huge part of its power over us was the absolutely fantastic music. In those days the internet was not even science fiction and I mourned for the loss of this music not knowing that sixty years into the future, the magical soundtrack can be summoned up on your mobile phone (again, not even science fiction in the sixties). I am so happy to be in the company of my kindred spirits who loved the programme and its haunting, evocative and 'bang on' theme! I salute you fellow sixties dreamers!

[@hopebgood]

I was a 70's kid. We got all the repeats! But I hear what you're saying John mate. Now you can search for whatever you like. It's all here....

[@CarolCopland]

We had the best days on TV and life .. we were riding our bikes for fun not like some kids today dealing drugs, played outside innocently not fearful of our lives.. and a phone was a phone not a piece of equipment that if you lose.. you seem to lose your life.. sad days now. I treasure our childhood.

[@stephendorman1427]

Best childhood time ever the seventies , fantastic children's programs brilliant decade for pop music .

[@lynncairns6749]

The Robinson Crusoe series in 1964 take me back when I was 10 I waited all day for it to come on the beautiful and haunting music still sound great tday gave me happy tears for a while I was 10 again good TImes

[@999LDS]

I humm this song nearly every single day , 40 years on and im still doing it . I'd love to listen to this score when im in my care home drawing my last breath , stick some headphones and pass away listening to it .

[@leonwp60]

im near that time now and have been looking, everything else sorted, so, it was a toss up between this or belle and sebastion, now I think I will put both on a loop.

[@Claggyt]

Belle and Sebastion........ wow. What a blast from the past. I'm a child of the 70's and they reran all these programmes (Robinson Crusoe, Belle & Sebastion, Champion the Wonder Horse, etc) in daytime TV during the summer holidays and all the theme tunes send a shiver down the spine. Belle and Sebastion was the best though.....

[@leonwp60]

Good times, i left school in the long hot summer of 76. The world wasnt as angry then and as children we seemed safe. I fear for our children now.

[@jodeldk]

I agree with you, I feel our generation has seen the best of this country and now is going to see the worst. I feel for out Children and grandchildren, god help them

[@leonwp60]

999LDS im there and waiting, diseased for 6 years and the last 2 bed bound im ready for those waves and that song now. If i was a dog they would be prosecuted for keeping me alive because its "inhumane", why then do it to a human being?

[@teallythered6652]

God I'm actually teary. Best days . Hadn't a care. And this tune reinforces my memory. Fantastic .

[@michaelwhite5216]

Oh my days I'm 51 and blubbering used to watch this as a lad with my mum and dad both not here any more wish I had a Delorean and could travel back to those great days

[@hopebgood]

Summer holidays and The Banana Splits! And ya mum and dad are still with you as long as you remember them *hug*

[@mauriceogrady4447]

Michael I feel exactly the same

[@ianjohnson4052]

Known oh so well if you are of a certain age in Great Britain.... Powerful; lamenting and moving, it never fails to move me greatly.

[@trevordance9783]

Remember watching this after school on BBC tv in the sixties. Never forgotten the haunting music, and hearing it again takes me back to those days. Where have all those intervening years gone?

[@dogbaby1]

That haunting opening section is like a time machine for my generation. But I have never before heard the whole piece. Listening all these years later I notice stylistic elements reminiscent of other TV themes of the time. Back then it was just the music at the start of our favourite programmes. Only now do I realise how good some of that music actually was.

[@DavidGCroft]

Brilliant theme and reminds us all of when we were innocent of the world.

[@jollypotter1]

Love this. Used to watch it daily during the school holidays in the 70's. It was the first programme on at 9.30 and I never missed an episode.

[@richardparkin4930]

Close your eyes, home from school, Mum getting tea ready, Dad home soon from work. After tea out with pals. Open your eyes, theme tune nearly finished, Mum and Dad gone, children of my own, something missing though. What times they were. Must look forward but always remember......

[@georgealderson4424]

Yes it doesn't do any gpod to live in the past but no harm in taking a bit of it with you into the future

[@Stemax1960]

Robinson Crusoe was the ONLY man to ever get all hiswork done by Friday!

[@chriswithington5942]

😂 brilliant

[@johnmichaelormerod6743]

Grew up watching this series in the 70s. A true classic. School holidays; long summer days.

[@youtakingthepiss]

Yes, magic memories

[@youtakingthepiss]

Btw, ignore my moniker...it's a long story!

[@helenhicks7542]

That music has given me goose bumps, plus just reminded me when we only had black and white TV! !

[@jackiedavies7756]

One of the best ever theme tunes etc. I fell in love with this music when I was 5 years old. It's beautiful

[@alexnewson6013]

It's so, so successful in delivering what is needed. All it took was a bit of luck and talent, and a lot of hard work on this composer's part. I honestly thought I was alone in loving it...

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Timeless! The series and the music were so good! I’m 58yrs gone by the way - superb !

[@daredevildeen8718]

I was 5 when I first saw this programme and I have never forgotten it or the brilliant music, fabulous

[@markgoodwin2835]

I watched this series as a child and was enthralled by it. I can still remember the different parts of the musical arrangement. The sudden realization where he compares the footprints in the sand, that he is alone, simple but effective. So I think this was a well made series. Great cinematography for the time and a fantastic musical score. A real Gem that brings back memories.

[@grahamjordan1040]

I was 9 watching this was a must , I’ve never forgotten the music just magical

[@tonylilley6611]

this takes me back to a time of simple living, its funny how a 50 year old tune stands the test of time in today's throwaway TV , thank you for posting..

[@TryptychUK]

I managed to find the album and bought it. It still brings tears to my eyes, partly from the amazing score, but also the huge wave of nostalgic memories of long, hot summer holidays as a kid of the 70's.

[@iandonachie9549]

Summers that lasted forever.....

[@MrVirtube]

This brings back wonderful memories of the long school holidays. A simpler time when the sun always seemed to shine and there were fantastic television programmes like this.

[@terrybarthram1218]

This very powerful,moving piece of music i remembered one early morning. when i used to watch these episodes in the 70's it brought me such a sense of sadness,loneliness ,adventure,danger & hope!

[@Kj16V]

I only know an excerpt of this tune from a tv advert. This is the first time I've herald it in full. Totally agree though. This is one of those tune you have to sit back and listen to, with the best sound system you've got

[@buickmclean8163]

Exactly how I feel

[@davidchamberlain5425]

Mellin and reverberi composed music.!

[@mauriceogrady4447]

Terry i agree. A most beautiful piece of music

[@davidlondon9696]

I fell in love with the TV series - particularly the musical score - when I was a kid and have since discovered the beautiful beach where it was filmed (Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria) and whenever I'm there on holiday, I walk along that beach and it all floods back as if it was yesterday....

[@iandonachie9549]

David really Playa del Ingles? not a patch on what it was then surely.....?

[@davidlondon2810]

@@iandonachie9549 hi Ian, yes, really, the beach scenes were filmed in Playa del Ingles in 1964 before the arrival of mass tourism to Gran Canaria. The key shots are from 1:05 as he walks along the beach and the iconic shot is at 3:24 which shows the unmistakable curve of the beach and which was filmed from the top of cliffs which now form part of the promenade above the beach and dunes.

[@evanstj5]

I fell in love with Robert Hoffman! What a beautiful man & great actor.

[@mauriceogrady4447]

David. Agreed. Music beyond beautiful

[@duncanrobinson3200]

This was a great series in the school holidays along with' The Flashing Blade', 'The Double Deckers', 'Belle and Sebastian', 'The White Horses' - a time gone, but still fondly remembered by many on here - and most of us have sadly lost out parents by now as we are in out very late 50's or 60's by now...

[@hopebgood]

The Double Deckers! 😉 "Honk! Honk!"

[@nervo6321]

I am 56 years old now but this tune and series is embedded in my mind from when i was 7 years old....classic is not the word....

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Never left those childhood memories in that “ locker” at the back of my brain ! I’m 58yrs gone now - love the strings and the whole build up to the last crescendo! Superb!

[@hughgibson2259]

Same as a few on here, this tune has never left me.. Both parents dead now but I remember the theme tune burning into my soul...

[@kevinalman5660]

Like most people on here, it brings back great memories. I used to love this on sat mornings with other programs. Remember the flashing blade anyone. Another great tune. The good old days.

[@colintwyman956]

Kevin Alman the Flashing Blade was brilliant, the soundtrack and opening lyrics still go around my head as soon as I remember the show

[@peterparkingmeter4764]

will never forget this program,music never fails to make me cry!!! seems along time ago now.flashing Blade was also great,remember the theme tune like it was yesterday

[@pda3095]

Robinson Crusoe and The Flashing Blade bring back so many beautiful memories,two programmes that show how tv has now turned into worthless S**t. Why can’t they be repeated instead of wasting money on drivel?

[@Chris-NZ]

The only music thats stuck in my head since childhood black and white TV days , so cool to rediscover this on KZbin in my retirement . So haunting.

[@vernonallen3370]

An important part of my growing up, it was a great programme but I would have watched it just for the wonderful haunting music.

[@aprilskies1051]

absolutely! brings back fond memories of growing up near the coast. I loved the theme tune, so glad I found this post.

[@mauriceogrady4447]

Veronica I agree. The most beautiful music I have ever heard. And I thought the same thing as a young boy watching this on TV

[@taracanyon1]

Gorgeous!!. when I look at what the modern world has become, to hear this music is to reflect on a paradise lost..great upload from a great series...thankyou!!

[@taxidude]

Paradise..... he was stranded and away from his family for years. His real name was Alexander Selkirk, a Scotsman!

[@twobins]

Yes I read his story - by all accounts he was a bit cantankerous but it saved his life. I was shocked to learn he did the business with some of his goats!

[@peterburry2577]

twobins He probably weeded out the ugly ones, though...

[@BLUEsurf63]

Wonderful, remember this when it was first shown by the beeb in 1965, and like most people fell in love with the series, the music the haunting voice over, Saw it many times as a youngster in the school holidays and have loved the series ever since.

[@TheGeoff755]

Watched this as a 10.year old growing up In kings cross london . Blue peter airfix kits . Corams fields. London association of boys clubs . Scouts . Camping .bob a job penny for the guy .the list is endless. As someone said on here a day back in time with sadly gone parents . Thankyou KZbin for this journey back to happy innocent days

[@comicmania2008]

Those long summer six weeks holiday when I was a kid, and I used to watch this, glued to the telly, always looking forwards to the next instalment!

[@stevemcgrath1634]

Oh, my goodness! Loved this series and loved the theme tune and all the music in it. Pure enjoyable pleasure and massive memories to boot!! Don't make em' like this anymore.

[@josephstanton4872]

I first encountered KZbin in early 2000 in Queen St library in Glasgow! All I remember is seeing series from my childhood in the info bar! I thought I was seeing things and couldn't wait to log in! The years just fell away, I soon realized that even 2 hours was nowhere near long enough and as soon as I got my own equipment the better! KZbin may just be a biproduct of the Internet but it's made many a 50-80 yr old happy! 😄

[@ContentJapaneseMaples-gk8ji]

I watched this as a teenager, whilst sitting with my seriously ill mother, who died shortly after. I felt alone, so empathised with Robin. Poor poor Robin, as the parrot used to say. Brings tears to my eyes when I hear this tune. I stll miss you mom, even after 50 odd years.

[@hinevanessa8948]

the best theme tune ever! this programme was my summer entertainment as a child, every year, I loved it

[@fablewalls]

Watched this in the early 70's - loved the haunting theme tune. Was on a Saturday around 10 when I watched it in Cardiff.

[@ronaldhonywill1308]

Loved this Music,Loved this series , Loved my Childhood, oh how I wish my grandchildren’s could be so free and easy. 😢

[@iluvpugstoo]

Wonderful memories. Outstanding production and what a beautiful actor to play poor Robin'.

[@HagbardCeline23]

Thank you for posting this. Brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful score. Amazing to think it was written for TV.

[@neilrobinson232]

These words sum this up quite beautifully "Golden days spent in the sunshine of our happy youth" 😉

[@peterburry2577]

Neil Robinson ... and the snow!!... We never had crap weather back then, only memorable stuff!

[@cannonfodder6654]

Ah the Scottish school summer holidays of 1976 have started i see, The sunshine is breaking through the curtains and Mums outside hanging the washing out, giving the washing line a wee swipe down before she hangs out the flannelette bed sheets, sorts her peg bag and is having a wee blether over the fence with the wifey next door about the price of Fray Bentos pies at Willy Lows. Then She's Screaming to us "YOU SHOULD BE OUTSIDE PLAYING THE SUNS OUT"!!! Meanwhile dads at work painting, trying to make enough to take us to Blackpool for a whole week in a self catering flat! Hope he comes home soon to fix the puncture on my Raleigh Chopper and help me build my Airfix Lancaster Bomber. "Mum !!!!! WHATS FOR DINNER" ?!!!!!!!!!!!! "Birds eye crispy pancakes and spaghetti hoops", "Och no again", ever mind...tonight is Wednesday we have a Vesta curry and rice followed by Birds dream topping and mandarin segments OR even better, a choc ice!!!. Life aint to bad really...Outside to play on the bike (Thanks for fixing it dad!) a game of footie with my pals, The future Kenny Dalglish ,thats me!!! then Mum spoils it as she shouts me in "Michael!!!! BATH TIME"!!! "Och ! MUM " ...Time for bed ... but only after i watch The Six million dollar man. Thanks Mum for a fantastic childhood and RIP

[@bumble1612]

Thank you, your words also summarise beautifully my Scottish childhood through the late 60's and 70's, what warm and wonderful days they were, if only to return for a short while, bless you.

[@victorknight7608]

Wonderful...

[@elportogrande]

You have also just described my chilhood in Dundee! Games of 40 a side footy in the park, summer hols that seemed to last for ever. Great times indeed! Thank you

[@cannonfodder6654]

elportogrande yes jumpers for goalposts , 10 goals half time 20 the winner !! I do miss my fantastic childhood in the 1970s , it was simple times , and according to my late mum, not always easy ! but we got by, but it was just the best ... seemed like that anyway ! Today life is too complicated for me , especially lately .

[@mauriceogrady4447]

Brilliant comment. Exactly as I feel

[@jez6208]

Such wonderful memories. A happier, simpler, time. Brought a lump to my throat. Thank you for reminding me of days long past and what might have been if my life had turned out differently.

[@nightwing1409]

Robert Hoffmann (now 80) and the producers of this show probably never imagined the effect it would have on those of us who viewed so intently. In a time before most of us were able to travel and media was not what it is today it planted a seed of an idea that such places even exited and that life at this level even possible. Like all who experienced this program the haunting melody has stayed with me all these years. Once difficult to find, thanks to the internet it is now easy to locate and has been reproduced by several artists and I never get tired of it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Robinson_Crusoe_(TV_series)

[@carlmorton7350]

Would seem there are so many out there That remember this and Lament over a lost time, as A child i was sad for him stuck on the island the music moves me now more than ever just like all of you i am not the only one.

[@CreepingSpleen]

Oh, it's a *gorgeous* piece of music.

[@luciusaquila4326]

I remember the repeats of this when I was about 10. Exquisite music and such a simple, gentle story there was never a need for any CGI or indulgent action. The drama was always in the smallest of details. I will always remember Crusoe banging his head against that rocky ceiling in his cave home. I remember wishing if only I could live in such a cave full of all those pistols, telescopes, chests and nets what fun it would be.

[@Glenn54321]

Beautiful haunting themes...Still brings a tear to my eye...

[@RoslynHowes]

A beautiful piece of music. Transports you back to your childhood. I actually bought the whole series. Absolute classic 😊

[@thebyronicmann]

Amazing memories. School summer holidays were all about The Flashing Blade, White Horses, Belle and Sebastian and of course Robinson Crusoe.