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==Theme song==
==Theme song==
There were seven different recorded versions of the theme song used over the years. The lyrics remained the same since the show's inception, but a number of verses were gradually cut back over the years due to time restrictions.<ref name="TVFix">{{cite web|url=http://thefix.ninemsn.com.au/2014/12/09/05/29/top-5-australian-tv-theme-songs|title=Top 5 Australian TV theme songs|work=TVFix|date=25 January 2012|accessdate=6 August 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117013845/http://thefix.ninemsn.com.au/2014/12/09/05/29/top-5-australian-tv-theme-songs|archivedate=17 November 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/soaps/s15/home-and-away/interviews/a330018/cameron-welsh-home-and-away-series-producer.html|title=Exclusive: Cameron Welsh - 'Home and Away' series producer|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=16 July 2011|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref>
There have been eight different recorded versions of the theme song used over the years. The lyrics remained the same since the show's inception, but a number of verses were gradually cut back over the years due to time restrictions.<ref name="TVFix">{{cite web|url=http://thefix.ninemsn.com.au/2014/12/09/05/29/top-5-australian-tv-theme-songs|title=Top 5 Australian TV theme songs|work=TVFix|date=25 January 2012|accessdate=6 August 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117013845/http://thefix.ninemsn.com.au/2014/12/09/05/29/top-5-australian-tv-theme-songs|archivedate=17 November 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/soaps/s15/home-and-away/interviews/a330018/cameron-welsh-home-and-away-series-producer.html|title=Exclusive: Cameron Welsh - 'Home and Away' series producer|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=16 July 2011|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref>


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| <center>Luke Dolahenty and Tarryn Stokes
| <center>Luke Dolahenty and Tarryn Stokes
| <center>January&nbsp;– November 2009<br />January 2009&nbsp;– present <small>(international closing credits)</small>
| <center>January&nbsp;– November 2009 <small>(opening credits)</small><br />January 2009&nbsp;– December 2017 <small>(international broadcasts closing credits)</small>
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The original version was sung by Karen Boddington and Mark Williams and used from 1988 until mid-1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-01-18/your-snowed-in-guide-to-daytime-tv|title=Your snowed-in guide to daytime TV|work=[[Radio Times]]|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/p29532/|title=Neighbours theme to become 'a duet'|last=Watkins|first=Mike|work=ATV Today|date=9 April 2013|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> Their version was released as a single in the UK in 1989 and peaked at number 73 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=16783 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071204065441/http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=16783 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=4 December 2007 |title=UK Singles & Albums Chart Archive – Karen Boddington and Mark Williams: Home and Away |publisher=Chartstats.com |df=dmy-all }}</ref> A new version performed by Doug Williams and Erana Clark debuted in 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reportingpoint.net/56d049be760e4dc.html|title=1995 in Television|publisher=Reportingpoint.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> Their version was shortened the following year in 1996 and used until the end of 1999.<ref name="Classic">{{cite web|url=http://twotube.ie/2012/06/classic-home-and-away-opening-credits/|title=Classic Home And Away Opening Credits!|last=Bellissimo|first=Sarina|work=Two Tube|date=13 June 2012|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="Theme Tunes">{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/multimedia/theme.shtml|title=Theme Tunes – Media Centre|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> At the start of the 21st century in the year 2000, Australian sibling trio [[The Robertson Brothers]] recorded a new version of the theme song which was used until 2003.<ref name="Theme Tunes"/><ref name="Soapie Hit"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://undercover.com.au/News-Story096e.html|archive-url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/11299/20090518-0000/undercover.com.au/News-Story096e.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=18 May 2009|title=Robertson Brothers Sign With Destra|last=Cashmere|first=Paul|publisher=Undercover.com.au|date=30 June 2008|accessdate=}}</ref> It was the first version to use only male vocals and was included in the 2000 soundtrack ''[[Home and Away: Songs From and Inspired by the Television Series]]''.<ref name="Theme Tunes"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://homeandaway.com.au/features_det6c1e.html?focus=020807_FAQ|archive-url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/38792/20050531-0000/homeandaway.com.au/features_det6c1e.html?focus=020807_FAQ|dead-url=yes|archive-date=31 May 2005|title=Home & Away FAQ|publisher=Home and Away Official Website|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> The Robertson Brothers again recorded a shorter version of the theme song in 2004 and was used until the end of 2006.<ref name="Classic"/><ref name="Theme Tunes"/> Their versions of the theme song became popular with viewers and gave the group widespread recognition, with concert goers demanding they play it at every concert.<ref name="About Theme Song"/><ref name="Soapie Hit"/>
The original version was sung by Karen Boddington and Mark Williams and used from 1988 until mid-1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-01-18/your-snowed-in-guide-to-daytime-tv|title=Your snowed-in guide to daytime TV|work=[[Radio Times]]|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/p29532/|title=Neighbours theme to become 'a duet'|last=Watkins|first=Mike|work=ATV Today|date=9 April 2013|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> Their version was released as a single in the UK in 1989 and peaked at number 73 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=16783 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071204065441/http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=16783 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=4 December 2007 |title=UK Singles & Albums Chart Archive – Karen Boddington and Mark Williams: Home and Away |publisher=Chartstats.com |df=dmy-all }}</ref> A new version performed by Doug Williams and Erana Clark debuted in 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reportingpoint.net/56d049be760e4dc.html|title=1995 in Television|publisher=Reportingpoint.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> Their version was shortened the following year in 1996 and used until the end of 1999.<ref name="Classic">{{cite web|url=http://twotube.ie/2012/06/classic-home-and-away-opening-credits/|title=Classic Home And Away Opening Credits!|last=Bellissimo|first=Sarina|work=Two Tube|date=13 June 2012|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="Theme Tunes">{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/multimedia/theme.shtml|title=Theme Tunes – Media Centre|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> At the start of the 21st century in the year 2000, Australian sibling trio [[The Robertson Brothers]] recorded a new version of the theme song which was used until 2003.<ref name="Theme Tunes"/><ref name="Soapie Hit"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://undercover.com.au/News-Story096e.html|archive-url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/11299/20090518-0000/undercover.com.au/News-Story096e.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=18 May 2009|title=Robertson Brothers Sign With Destra|last=Cashmere|first=Paul|publisher=Undercover.com.au|date=30 June 2008|accessdate=}}</ref> It was the first version to use only male vocals and was included in the 2000 soundtrack ''[[Home and Away: Songs From and Inspired by the Television Series]]''.<ref name="Theme Tunes"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://homeandaway.com.au/features_det6c1e.html?focus=020807_FAQ|archive-url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/38792/20050531-0000/homeandaway.com.au/features_det6c1e.html?focus=020807_FAQ|dead-url=yes|archive-date=31 May 2005|title=Home & Away FAQ|publisher=Home and Away Official Website|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> The Robertson Brothers again recorded a shorter version of the theme song in 2004 and was used until the end of 2006.<ref name="Classic"/><ref name="Theme Tunes"/> Their versions of the theme song became popular with viewers and gave the group widespread recognition, with concert goers demanding they play it at every concert.<ref name="About Theme Song"/><ref name="Soapie Hit"/>


In 2007, a new version was introduced and performed by Israel Cannan, who played the character Wazza in the show.<ref name="2007 Credits">{{cite web|url=http://www.throng.com.au/home-and-away/new-credits-on-home-and-away.html|archive-url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/124103/20120102-0005/www.throng.com.au/home-and-away/new-credits-on-home-and-away.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2 January 2012|title=New credits on Home and Away|publisher=Throng Australia|date=23 January 2007|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> After Cannan's version received many complaints from fans, the [[Seven Network]] decided to re-record the theme song in April 2007 with vocals provided by Luke Dolahenty.<ref name="About Theme Song"/><ref name="Classic"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2007/04/page/3/index.html|archive-url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/100803/20120130-0015/www.mediaspy.org/report/2007/04/page/3/index.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=30 January 2012|title=H&A theme changes tonight|work=Media Spy|date=23 April 2007|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> A shorter, 15-second version sung by Dolahenty and Tarryn Stokes debuted in 2009 and was the final version of the theme song recorded.<ref name="Theme Tunes"/><ref name="2009 Credits">{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/credits/opening/credits_09.shtml|title=2009 Opening Titles|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://syn.org.au/group/trash/posts/2011/09/05/playlist-sunday-4th-september|title=Playlist Sunday 4th September|publisher=Syn.org.au|date=5 September 2011|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> The ''Home and Away'' theme song is no longer used in the opening titles and has been replaced by a short instrumental version since 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/credits/opening/credits_10.shtml|title=2010 Opening Titles|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/credits/opening/credits_11.shtml|title=2011 Opening Titles|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> However, Dolahenty and Stokes' version is still used in the closing credits for international broadcasts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/credits/closing/closing_2011.shtml|title=2011 Closing Credits|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=7 August 2015}}</ref>
In 2007, a new version was introduced and performed by Israel Cannan, who played the character Wazza in the show.<ref name="2007 Credits">{{cite web|url=http://www.throng.com.au/home-and-away/new-credits-on-home-and-away.html|archive-url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/124103/20120102-0005/www.throng.com.au/home-and-away/new-credits-on-home-and-away.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2 January 2012|title=New credits on Home and Away|publisher=Throng Australia|date=23 January 2007|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> After Cannan's version received many complaints from fans, the [[Seven Network]] decided to re-record the theme song in April 2007 with vocals provided by Luke Dolahenty.<ref name="About Theme Song"/><ref name="Classic"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2007/04/page/3/index.html|archive-url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/100803/20120130-0015/www.mediaspy.org/report/2007/04/page/3/index.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=30 January 2012|title=H&A theme changes tonight|work=Media Spy|date=23 April 2007|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> A shorter, 15-second version sung by Dolahenty and Tarryn Stokes debuted in 2009.<ref name="Theme Tunes"/><ref name="2009 Credits">{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/credits/opening/credits_09.shtml|title=2009 Opening Titles|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://syn.org.au/group/trash/posts/2011/09/05/playlist-sunday-4th-september|title=Playlist Sunday 4th September|publisher=Syn.org.au|date=5 September 2011|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> From 2010 until 2017, the ''Home and Away'' theme song was not used in the opening titles and was replaced by a short instrumental version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/credits/opening/credits_10.shtml|title=2010 Opening Titles|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/credits/opening/credits_11.shtml|title=2011 Opening Titles|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref> However, Dolahenty and Stokes' version was still used in the closing credits for international broadcasts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/credits/closing/closing_2011.shtml|title=2011 Closing Credits|publisher=Backtothebay.net|accessdate=7 August 2015}}</ref> In 2018, a short and new eight-second version of the theme song made a return to the opening titles after an eight-year absence. The new version is sung by a male vocalist, who sings the last two lines of the theme: "closer each day, Home and Away".<ref name="2018 theme">{{cite web|url=http://www.backtothebay.net/news/2018/01/30/2018-season-home-and-away-new-title-cards-and-theme-tune/|title=2018 Season Debuts with New Title-cards and Theme Tune|author=Dan|publisher=Back to the Bay|date=30 January 2018|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==

Revision as of 14:17, 30 January 2018

"Home and Away"
Song

"Home and Away" is the theme song to the Australian soap opera, Home and Away. It was composed by Mike Perjanik and originally performed by Karen Boddington and Mark Williams. Their version was released as a single in 1989 and peaked at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart. There were seven different recorded versions of the theme song used over the years, including two recorded by Australian sibling trio The Robertson Brothers. The Home and Away theme song is no longer used in the opening titles and has been replaced by a short instrumental version since 2010. However, it is still used in the closing credits for international broadcasts.

Background

"Home and Away" was written, produced and arranged by Mike Perjanik as the theme song to Home and Away.[1][2][3] It was originally performed by Karen Boddington and Mark Williams. The song was engineered by Wahanui Wynyard and recorded at Albert Studios in Sydney.[1] In an interview with music website Noisey, Perjanik said he was only given a rough idea that the show was going to be about foster kids, being home or away, "so I decided that I wanted the mood to be warm."[2] The song took 4–6 weeks to complete.[2]

Theme song

There have been eight different recorded versions of the theme song used over the years. The lyrics remained the same since the show's inception, but a number of verses were gradually cut back over the years due to time restrictions.[4][5]

Version Artist Duration
1
Karen Boddington and Mark Williams
January 1988 – June 1995
2
Doug Williams and Erana Clark
June 1995 – November 1999
3
The Robertson Brothers
January 2000 – November 2003
4
January 2004 – December 2006
5
Israel Cannan
January – April 2007
6
Luke Dolahenty
April 2007 – November 2008
7
Luke Dolahenty and Tarryn Stokes
January – November 2009 (opening credits)
January 2009 – December 2017 (international broadcasts closing credits)
8
Uncredited male vocalist
January 2018 – present

The original version was sung by Karen Boddington and Mark Williams and used from 1988 until mid-1995.[6][7] Their version was released as a single in the UK in 1989 and peaked at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart.[8] A new version performed by Doug Williams and Erana Clark debuted in 1995.[9] Their version was shortened the following year in 1996 and used until the end of 1999.[10][11] At the start of the 21st century in the year 2000, Australian sibling trio The Robertson Brothers recorded a new version of the theme song which was used until 2003.[11][3][12] It was the first version to use only male vocals and was included in the 2000 soundtrack Home and Away: Songs From and Inspired by the Television Series.[11][13] The Robertson Brothers again recorded a shorter version of the theme song in 2004 and was used until the end of 2006.[10][11] Their versions of the theme song became popular with viewers and gave the group widespread recognition, with concert goers demanding they play it at every concert.[2][3]

In 2007, a new version was introduced and performed by Israel Cannan, who played the character Wazza in the show.[14] After Cannan's version received many complaints from fans, the Seven Network decided to re-record the theme song in April 2007 with vocals provided by Luke Dolahenty.[2][10][15] A shorter, 15-second version sung by Dolahenty and Tarryn Stokes debuted in 2009.[11][16][17] From 2010 until 2017, the Home and Away theme song was not used in the opening titles and was replaced by a short instrumental version.[18][19] However, Dolahenty and Stokes' version was still used in the closing credits for international broadcasts.[20] In 2018, a short and new eight-second version of the theme song made a return to the opening titles after an eight-year absence. The new version is sung by a male vocalist, who sings the last two lines of the theme: "closer each day, Home and Away".[21]

Reception

Sam of TVFix placed the theme song at number two on his list of the "Top 5 Australian TV Theme Songs", writing that "the tune captures the relaxed, melodramatic feel of living in a quiet beachside town that's the home of multiple murderers, psychotics and drama queens."[4] He also added that it was better than the Neighbours theme song.[4] Steven Viney of Noisey compared both songs, adding that the Home and Away theme "sounds like it could have easily been a Mariah Carey hit" and that it is "more melodic and pop oriented" than the Neighbours theme.[2]

Usage in media

Home and Away star Axle Whitehead (Liam Murphy) recorded a version of the theme song which was used in the show in 2012.[22] In April 2016, the theme song was used in a television commercial promoting a storyline involving an explosion at the Summer Bay Caravan Park.[23][24]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mark Williams and Karen Boddington – Home and Away". Discogs. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Viney, Steven (22 May 2015). "Aussie Jingles: A Look Inside the 'Home & Away' and 'Neighbours' Theme Songs". Noisey. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Parker, Helen (22 August 2012). "Life's a beach: The real story behind soapie hit". news.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Top 5 Australian TV theme songs". TVFix. 25 January 2012. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (16 July 2011). "Exclusive: Cameron Welsh - 'Home and Away' series producer". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Your snowed-in guide to daytime TV". Radio Times. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  7. ^ Watkins, Mike (9 April 2013). "Neighbours theme to become 'a duet'". ATV Today. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  8. ^ "UK Singles & Albums Chart Archive – Karen Boddington and Mark Williams: Home and Away". Chartstats.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "1995 in Television". Reportingpoint.net. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  10. ^ a b c Bellissimo, Sarina (13 June 2012). "Classic Home And Away Opening Credits!". Two Tube. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  11. ^ a b c d e "Theme Tunes – Media Centre". Backtothebay.net. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  12. ^ Cashmere, Paul (30 June 2008). "Robertson Brothers Sign With Destra". Undercover.com.au. Archived from the original on 18 May 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "Home & Away FAQ". Home and Away Official Website. Archived from the original on 31 May 2005. Retrieved 6 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "New credits on Home and Away". Throng Australia. 23 January 2007. Archived from the original on 2 January 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "H&A theme changes tonight". Media Spy. 23 April 2007. Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ "2009 Opening Titles". Backtothebay.net. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  17. ^ "Playlist Sunday 4th September". Syn.org.au. 5 September 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  18. ^ "2010 Opening Titles". Backtothebay.net. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  19. ^ "2011 Opening Titles". Backtothebay.net. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  20. ^ "2011 Closing Credits". Backtothebay.net. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  21. ^ Dan (30 January 2018). "2018 Season Debuts with New Title-cards and Theme Tune". Back to the Bay. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  22. ^ "Axel's version of the Home and Away theme song". Home and Away on Facebook. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ Home and Away: Sneak Peek - Who will not make it?. Yahoo!7. 21 April 2016. Archived from the original on 9 May 2016. {{cite AV media}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  24. ^ La Cioppa, Bianca (26 April 2016). "Home and Away's horror explosion may see Bonnie Sveen and Cassie Howarth's characters die". Daily Mail Australia. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
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