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AIBU?

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Help me with this TV show!

45 replies

Rainisonmyplane · 22/07/2024 21:11

It's not an AIBU but please help me!

I have the theme tune for a tv show in my head and I can remember what it is.

Space Cowboy (or whatever its called!) by the Steve Miller Band sounds vaguely like it. I think it's a lighthearted American show - probably from the last 25 years.

I thought it might be The Office US but it's not. I don't think it's a long theme tune and I think it might be the end credits. But it might be the opening theme tune.

I ask in desperation as its driving me crazy! I know my description is patchy but maybe something will help jog me?

OP posts:
Redhothoochycoocher · 22/07/2024 21:14

There's a Google app that you can hum into and it tried to recognise your song. I've used it once with success! Maybe try that?

Littletinytarzanswingingfromanosehair · 22/07/2024 21:16

King of queens?
3rd rock from the sun?

Littletinytarzanswingingfromanosehair · 22/07/2024 21:18

Rules of engagement?

Rainisonmyplane · 22/07/2024 21:20

I think it's purely instrumental - ie no singing as well.
@Redhothoochycoocher thank you, I'll give it a go!

None of the above sadly.

OP posts:
Littletinytarzanswingingfromanosehair · 22/07/2024 21:27

My name is earl? I think there was singing in that one though.

Sethera · 22/07/2024 21:35

Space Cowboy (or whatever its called!)

'The Joker', if that helps anyone.

Some people call me the space cowboy
Some call me the gangster of love
Some people call me Maurice
'Cos I speak of the pompatus of love

Rainisonmyplane · 22/07/2024 21:37

@sethera thank you!

It's the rhythm of it, rather than the words but I don't think I'm being especially helpful with my description.

OP posts:
RunMamaJustRun · 22/07/2024 21:38

I think 'That 70s show' had an episode with that song in

RunMamaJustRun · 22/07/2024 21:41

Ignore me. Misread.

Malcolm in the middle?

AGodawfulsmallaffair · 22/07/2024 21:41

This is the Google thing.

Help me with this TV show!
Help me with this TV show!
MarmitePizza · 22/07/2024 21:46

Sethera · 22/07/2024 21:35

Space Cowboy (or whatever its called!)

'The Joker', if that helps anyone.

Some people call me the space cowboy
Some call me the gangster of love
Some people call me Maurice
'Cos I speak of the pompatus of love

I’m sure you are right and the OP means The Joker. Confusingly, Steve Miller Band did also have a song called Space Cowboy as well, which they are referencing in The Joker!

WhosAfraidOfLittleOldMe · 22/07/2024 21:53

Kath & Kim ?

Rainisonmyplane · 22/07/2024 21:57

I did the Google listen thing and it said no match found.

I've scoured lists of TV shows and not found it yet. I may be wrong about it being American but I'm sure it might be. It's like a modern family or us office type show - possibly! Arrggh!

OP posts:
commonground · 22/07/2024 22:04

Why not the UK Office (handbags and gladrags?)

Or Gavin and Stacey?

(ed to add: I realise these are not American but the theme tunes sound kind of jangly, minor chord vibe)

Littletinytarzanswingingfromanosehair · 22/07/2024 22:04

Brooklyn Nine-nine?

Littletinytarzanswingingfromanosehair · 22/07/2024 22:05

Scrubs?

frankincenseandoranges · 22/07/2024 22:08

Parks & Recreation?

Rainisonmyplane · 22/07/2024 22:10

None of these, thank you though!

@commonground I know those shows well. I think it might be an American show I don't know quite as well. Thank you though.

OP posts:
IdontlikePinaColada · 22/07/2024 22:11

Two and a half men?

commonground · 22/07/2024 22:12

how i met your mother?
ER?

gaggiagirl · 22/07/2024 22:13

Was thinking scrubs too.

stonebrambleboy · 22/07/2024 22:15

Hill Street Blues
Cheers

DC1214 · 22/07/2024 22:16

Seinfeld?

I'llBuyThatForADollar · 22/07/2024 22:28

Better Call Saul?