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Henry Mancini — The Pink Panther Theme
Album: The Pink Panther
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 tcseeley wrote:

 A long way from Pink Panther, but I think "Being There" was his best performance and one of my favorite movies of all time. Strangelove is also a favorite, but I think "Being There" just got out there a bit more. A more subtle and cerebral satire on life.

I agree. I think it helped that I saw The Pink Panther when I was a young kid and could… appreciate the humour. Being There didn’t come out until I was finishing secondary school and again I could appreciate the humour and Sellers’ stellar performance. Sadly I only ever saw Dr Strangelove much later on a tiny TV.
Posted 14 hours ago by Talus1    [ Reply ]
 jjbix37 wrote:

trying too hard to be eclectic?



Segued seamlessly and easily- not hard at all.
Posted 2 months ago by Rickhgale    [ Reply ]
10/10
Posted 3 months ago by ni6hant    [ Reply ]
Anything by Henry Mancini is a treasure
Posted 8 months ago by KrispyKrackers    [ Reply ]
 terryd wrote:
Only Radio Paradise would follow "Oh Well" by Fleetwood Mac with the Pink Panther theme.
 
 
Settle back and get ready to enjoy "Monsters" by Dave Matthews Band and "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World" by Harry Manx, coming up next!
 
(I get to be a DJ!)
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:


Isn't this from the movie "The Party"?  I remember seeing it as a kid.
Posted 1 year ago by Pound33    [ Reply ]
 jjbix37 wrote:

trying too hard to be eclectic?



Nah, this is EXACTLY the sort of eclectic I'm here for. Alt-J, Fleetwood Mac then the Henry Mancini orchestra is what my Friday afternoon before I can quit and drink wine is all about 
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 terryd wrote:

Only Radio Paradise would follow "Oh Well" by Fleetwood Mac with the Pink Panther theme.

Inspired, and I am not sure why - both are masterpieces.

Again 10/4/23
Such a seamless segue, too. 10/10
Posted 1 year ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Oh wow!. Instantly transported back to 80's sunday afternoons and settling down with my dad to watch the Pink Panther show (and the Aardvark too!)
Posted 1 year ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
 awhfman wrote:

Now play the theme from "Peter Gunn"!!




YES!! I Agree!!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
trying too hard to be eclectic?
Posted 1 year ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
fabulous.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:

So, is it the familiarity that people score this so high or is it actually a good piece of music? Hmmmmm.



Why not both?
Posted 1 year ago by OhMyGodMyEars    [ Reply ]
Not only is this a work of genius, this particular performance is outstanding.
Posted 1 year ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Now play the theme from "Peter Gunn"!!
Posted 1 year ago by awhfman    [ Reply ]
This one of very few music pieces with jazzy section I actually enjoy.
Posted 1 year ago by H3C    [ Reply ]
Only Radio Paradise would follow "Oh Well" by Fleetwood Mac with the Pink Panther theme.

Inspired, and I am not sure why - both are masterpieces.
Posted 1 year ago by terryd    [ Reply ]
 mgkiwi wrote:

"Excuse me, dooz yur doog bite"............Classic!!!!!



Zat is not my dog.
Posted 2 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Please play this on the main channel. You mix in many other classics already. This fits the bill. 
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Brilliant segue from Super Freak to this...
Posted 2 years ago by rhiangalthie    [ Reply ]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... watch this move for a real laugh
Posted 2 years ago by lucidea333    [ Reply ]
 foolsparadise wrote:

That one single piano note at the start is enough to know exactly what is coming next.  Classic




Right on!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
"Days of Wine & Roses" is an excellent film starring Jack Lemmon. Amazing performance.
Posted 2 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
GODLIKE!!!  ICONIC!!!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Fantastic song
Posted 3 years ago by LucaIrizar    [ Reply ]
 whatsupdude wrote:
This reminds me of  Hall of the Mountain King.
It's got a similar minor-key vibe going on there, with some "tense" semi-tones in the melody.
Posted 3 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
"Excuse me, dooz yur doog bite"............Classic!!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of  Hall of the Mountain King.
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 Faithful_Fool wrote:
[Dancing lil' guy in red]

Hey, isn't that The Arm guy from Twin Peaks?
Posted 3 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
I think the pink panther cartoon series really used this music to such great effect as there was no talking in them. The music did all the emotion conveying. Classic
Posted 3 years ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
That one single piano note at the start is enough to know exactly what is coming next.  Classic
Posted 3 years ago by foolsparadise    [ Reply ]
Simply one of the greatest songs of all time! Great movie series too ...
Posted 3 years ago by ugowsky    [ Reply ]
 Faithful_Fool wrote:
dancing twin peaks black lodge little man from another place GIF
Wrong movie. Sorry, I have to  jump on this.

Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Love the way Mancini always set the tempo with his cymbal at the beginning and kept it through the whole number.  Fantastic ability to keep tempo and great dynamics.
Posted 4 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
 flyboy wrote:

I agree.  "Being There" is one of my favorite movies also.  Definitely my favorite Peter Sellers movie.
 
Have to politely disagree - Dr. Strangelove was brilliant and we lived through these crazy times...things change and stay the same, don't they? The theme was perfect for the intro to a silly but fun movie
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 tcseeley wrote:

 A long way from Pink Panther, but I think "Being There" was his best performance and one of my favorite movies of all time. Strangelove is also a favorite, but I think "Being There" just got out there a bit more. A more subtle and cerebral satire on life.
 
I agree.  "Being There" is one of my favorite movies also.  Definitely my favorite Peter Sellers movie.
Posted 4 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
This genuinely outstanding, so... 
Posted 4 years ago by brianlj    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Let's assume for a moment Mancini didn't write this one. 
Moon River.
Il state my totally subjective opinion that this puts him up to immortal.
I do close my eyes, smile and my foot taps when the Panther starts swinging 
Posted 4 years ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

Really?  The Peter Sellers 'Pink Panther' movies were mostly great to me, and then Dr. Strangelove....well that was his best work to me....Long Live RP and NOT loving the bomb!!
 
 A long way from Pink Panther, but I think "Being There" was his best performance and one of my favorite movies of all time. Strangelove is also a favorite, but I think "Being There" just got out there a bit more. A more subtle and cerebral satire on life.
Posted 4 years ago by tcseeley    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
Long Live    Radio Paradise
8 - Most Excellent
 
Two down votes for this comment?  WTAF
Posted 4 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by Dj_Yonke    [ Reply ]
 mojave-life wrote:
I like the song, but hate the movies or movies of a dummy person. 
 
Really?  The Peter Sellers 'Pink Panther' movies were mostly great to me, and then Dr. Strangelove....well that was his best work to me....Long Live RP and NOT loving the bomb!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 MayBaby wrote:
Had this at a 9. wtf was I thinking. 10 for sure!

edit: {#Arrowd} Of course it's a good piece of music. Genius, IMHO, as is most of Mancini's work.

or maybe you had to be born in the 60's
 
OR 50'S.  Great stuff.
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Loved the movies - hate the song.
Posted 5 years ago by Patersg    [ Reply ]
 mojave-life wrote:
I like the song, but hate the movies or movies of a dummy person. 
 
Yeah but the cartoons were....?  
Pink Panther illustration comedy cartoon Stock Photo - 104747718
Posted 5 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
I like the song, but hate the movies or movies of a dummy person. 
Posted 5 years ago by mojave-life    [ Reply ]
Long Live    Radio Paradise
8 - Most Excellent
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
Imagine if Mancini were part of the rock and roll generation...
 
I've heard that Mancini was kind of a jerk... fwiw
Posted 6 years ago by flight750    [ Reply ]
I used to be in the Royal Artillery and remember being on parade once in the mid 80's. The band struck up this as the Inspecting Officer started doing his walk round. 

I was in the rear rank and could see shoulders twitching as soldiers were trying not to laugh. 
Posted 6 years ago by ianmoff    [ Reply ]
not only a great song
this is the best version of it
Posted 6 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Listen to the music, start laughing. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Imagine if Mancini were part of the rock and roll generation...
Posted 6 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
So, is it the familiarity that people score this so high or is it actually a good piece of music? Hmmmmm.

 
It is unquestionably good in my opinion. In fact I would say it is genius and this is sometimes lost in its over-familiarity.
Posted 6 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Had this at a 9. wtf was I thinking. 10 for sure!

edit: {#Arrowd} Of course it's a good piece of music. Genius, IMHO, as is most of Mancini's work.

or maybe you had to be born in the 60's
Posted 6 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
So, is it the familiarity that people score this so high or is it actually a good piece of music? Hmmmmm.

 
Couldn't that same question be asked of any very "familiar" tune?
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
My opinion was 8 but I go down to 7  this is to common  
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 


BCarn wrote:
So, is it the familiarity that people score this so high or is it actually a good piece of music? Hmmmmm.

 


                     The 'familiarity' exists, BECAUSE it is a great, 'piece of music'. {#Laughing} MmmHmmm.





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Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
So, is it the familiarity that people score this so high or is it actually a good piece of music? Hmmmmm.

 
Probably because it's an iconic tune.
Posted 7 years ago by FrankRizzo    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
So, is it the familiarity that people score this so high or is it actually a good piece of music? Hmmmmm.

 
Familiarity and fond memories of Pink Panther as a kid. 
Posted 7 years ago by icuski2    [ Reply ]
So, is it the familiarity that people score this so high or is it actually a good piece of music? Hmmmmm.
Posted 7 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Thank you Plas. A few moments, a couple of bars, and a perfect performance.
Posted 7 years ago by cmplus    [ Reply ]
Oh no, you didn't!
Posted 7 years ago by gilbert    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
I do not like Big Band Sound!

 
This one happens to be movie music. Pink Panther movies were family favorites when I was growing up. Peter Sellers at his finest.
Posted 7 years ago by dmiklitz    [ Reply ]
Mancini wrote some great stuff. Love this one, in particular.
Posted 7 years ago by dmiklitz    [ Reply ]
dancing twin peaks black lodge little man from another place GIF
Posted 7 years ago by Faithful_Fool    [ Reply ]
Got a chuckle hearing this and remembering the movie series. But I really appreciate the musical history RP provides-as well as the new music. Mancini was big in this time and some may think formulaic, but it worked with the movies he scored. Styles come and go, and come back again. Think mid-century architecture. 
Posted 7 years ago by SanFranGayMan    [ Reply ]
 jbuhl wrote:
Every Saturday morning as a kid.  I mean it was just a given whether anyone was watching it or not the Pink Panther was rolling on the Zenith tube.  I think we had like 5 channels for awhile.  The plastic channel knob stripped so for a time there was a pair of Vice Grips hanging off the front.  Those were the days, Looney Tune days.

Heavy mode on:
At that time my father was a well driller and we didn't have a great deal,  holes in the drywall and ragged ass furniture.  But my childhood was a kick in the pants.  Lots of kids on the street and they were all fun.  Child hood and high school all fun.  Like many people here the songs transport you back.  

I get all choked up when I think about kids in wore torn places who fear for their lives on a daily bases or kids anywhere who endure unhappiness during there youth.

Heavy Mode o

 
Lucky kid had a TV.
Posted 8 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
{#Bananasplit}
Posted 8 years ago by leechi    [ Reply ]
Every Saturday morning as a kid.  I mean it was just a given whether anyone was watching it or not the Pink Panther was rolling on the Zenith tube.  I think we had like 5 channels for awhile.  The plastic channel knob stripped so for a time there was a pair of Vice Grips hanging off the front.  Those were the days, Looney Tune days.

Heavy mode on:
At that time my father was a well driller and we didn't have a great deal,  holes in the drywall and ragged ass furniture.  But my childhood was a kick in the pants.  Lots of kids on the street and they were all fun.  Child hood and high school all fun.  Like many people here the songs transport you back.  

I get all choked up when I think about kids in wore torn places who fear for their lives on a daily bases or kids anywhere who endure unhappiness during there youth.

Heavy Mode o
Posted 8 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
Does anyone else hear this song and immediately see scenes of Clouseau fighting Kato in their head?
Posted 8 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
I suspect the people who don't like this are either too young to have watched the movies as a child or are able to disassociate the music with the nostalgia and rate it purely on the sound. And they don't like it. Which is fine.
Posted 8 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
How can you not like a tune that throws you back to your living room as a kid watching the Pink Panther?
Posted 8 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
16 people voted this a one. !  I want to know who and why...how?

 
1st question: Who?
  Answer: Troglodytes.

2nd question: Why?
  Answer: I'm afraid there my not be an answer. Never apply logic to an illogical situation. It just introduces stress for all concerned.

3rd question: How?
  Answer: That one is easy. Just suspend all semblance of good taste, and hit the "1" button.

Hope that clears it up for you my friend.
 
Posted 8 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
16 people voted this a one. !  I want to know who and why...how?

 
This system can be improved, users who votes less than 4 will be asked to leave a comment explaining it 
Posted 8 years ago by CHuLoYo    [ Reply ]
I do not like Big Band Sound!
Posted 8 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
This piece just never gets old.  {#Notworthy}
Posted 8 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
Doesn't outstay its welcome.
Posted 8 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:

yep.

 
What a funny movie and the theme song was perfect. A reminder of how good Mancini s music was and still resonates today.
Posted 8 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
 Aud wrote:


I started smiling as soon as I heard the first few notes....

 
yep.
Posted 8 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 bacampbe wrote:
There are few tunes that immediately make me happy like this one. Thank you.

 

I started smiling as soon as I heard the first few notes....
Posted 8 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
There are few tunes that immediately make me happy like this one. Thank you.
Posted 8 years ago by bacampbe    [ Reply ]
 sandythewomble wrote:

Can I just reply on behalf of the previous poster - the "dog biting" is a reference to a very amusing scene in one of the Pink Panther movies, and (I assume) was not meant in an insulting manner.

 
I concur with this opinion
Posted 9 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
16 people voted this a one. !  I want to know who and why...how?
Posted 9 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
pp gif
Posted 9 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
C'est vraiment bon et amusant, mon ami! {#Cheers}
Posted 9 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]

{#Biggrin}

 jmkate wrote:

Ah, childhood visions of Inspector Clouseau floating out the window in a hunchback costume....

 


Posted 9 years ago by SteffT    [ Reply ]
 25demayo wrote:
Does your dog bite?

 
"No."

(attempts to pet dog, which snaps at him)

"I thought you said your dog does not bite."

"That is not my dog."
Posted 9 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Shut The Front Door - this is awesome!!!!
Posted 9 years ago by JanzieNL    [ Reply ]
I have a multi disc Mancini collection at home that I love, and it always strikes me that he would've been a great rock & roller if he were born a few decades later. His stuff had cojones.
Posted 9 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 ChrisVIII wrote:

I don't understand your reply but I sense that like many one-liners in the comments on RP it is supposed to be mean, depreciating or vaguely insulting my taste and/ or intelligence.
Please detail what you mean and be constructive.  

 
Can I just reply on behalf of the previous poster - the "dog biting" is a reference to a very amusing scene in one of the Pink Panther movies, and (I assume) was not meant in an insulting manner.
Posted 9 years ago by sandythewomble    [ Reply ]
 ChrisVIII wrote:

I don't understand your reply but I sense that like many one-liners in the comments on RP it is supposed to be mean, depreciating or vaguely insulting my taste and/ or intelligence.
Please detail what you mean and be constructive.  

 
Sure. That's exactly what it meant. See here.

Posted 9 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 25demayo wrote:
ChrisVIII wrote:
Maybe it's a generational issue but to me, this music without picture / movie is nothing to enjoy, it doesn't sound "complete" and actually goes on my nerves. 

 
Does your dog bite?

 
I don't understand your reply but I sense that like many one-liners in the comments on RP it is supposed to be mean, depreciating or vaguely insulting my taste and/ or intelligence.
Please detail what you mean and be constructive.  
Posted 9 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Anyone who doesn't give this a 10 doesn't understand what genius is.

 
Fortunate, then, that we have people like you to tell us.         {#Iamwithstupid}
Posted 9 years ago by usajpl    [ Reply ]
ChrisVIII wrote:
Maybe it's a generational issue but to me, this music without picture / movie is nothing to enjoy, it doesn't sound "complete" and actually goes on my nerves. 

 
Does your dog bite?
Posted 9 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Anyone who doesn't give this a 10 doesn't understand what genius is.

 
Right with you there. Magical, cool, crazy, hilarious, infectious, unique.
Posted 9 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Maybe it's a generational issue but to me, this music without picture / movie is nothing to enjoy, it doesn't sound "complete" and actually goes on my nerves. 
Posted 9 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
 photolew wrote:
A true classic....the essence of "COOL"

 

Oh YES!! I felt sooo kool as a little girl dressing up & going downtown to the big theater to see this movie with all the adults!!!
Posted 9 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
The Pink Panther (1963)
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 carlos65 wrote:
was just going to fetch a beer but this intro kicked in, sat down turned the volume up. sensual, sexy? or just great?

 
ALL OF THE ABOVE {#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Yup, was just thinking along those same lines...

 
dw wrote:
Will give it a 7 but if my father were still around, a solid 10 from him!

 


Posted 10 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Will give it a 7 but if my father were still around, a solid 10 from him!
Posted 10 years ago by dw    [ Reply ]
Bill, You have a great sense of humour.
Posted 10 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
An outstanding example of the sum being waaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than its parts, Bravo for programming outside the box Bill, wonderful.

A set like this would be a welcome departure.{#Bananasplit}
Posted 10 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Ah, childhood visions of Inspector Clouseau floating out the window in a hunchback costume....
Posted 10 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
The problem with dropping some Mancini in the mix is that I kinda want to make myself a drink and hang out with him for another hour. But alas he'll be leaving after this number. =(
Posted 10 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:


 
<jealous>
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Clouseau: I'LL stand on YOUR shoulders
Kato: Why?
Clouseau: Because I'm taller than you are - you fewl!.
Posted 10 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
was just going to fetch a beer but this intro kicked in, sat down turned the volume up. sensual, sexy? or just great?
Posted 10 years ago by carlos65    [ Reply ]
{#Whistle}
Posted 10 years ago by physastro2050    [ Reply ]
Wow! 50 years old and holding strong!
Posted 10 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
 ajlept wrote:
"Do you have a 'reum'?" 

"he suffard from a bimp on the head"
Posted 10 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
Mr Cool

 
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Nice call, Mr. B.  I think we're all a little cooler now… 
Posted 10 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
A true classic....the essence of "COOL"
Posted 10 years ago by photolew    [ Reply ]
Genius on soooooo many levels.  The movie was 5* too and can be enjoyed over and over.  RIP and many thanks for so much enjoyment "Hank" and Peter. {#Notworthy}
Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
 michaelc wrote:
Does your dog bite ? 
 He's not my dog.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iguu-rAdAI4

 
"Do you have a 'reum'?"





Posted 11 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Anyone who doesn't give this a 10 doesn't understand what genius is.
Posted 11 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Thank you, BillG!!! 

Music, film, and a worldly innocence that are no more.  (All three are sorely missed in my household.)
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Looks like as by Aug 20th the same combination of songs is presented ... maybe a bit of a repetition here?
trailhead wrote:
while following up this with Sharon Jones and the Dap kings works real nice, Bill, I wonder if you ever thought of trying First Tube by Phish? Same behind the beat groove. Might work.
 


Posted 11 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]