Theme songs and insert songs of American TV dramas
I’ve put together a collection of theme songs and insert songs featured in American TV dramas.
The selection ranges widely, from friendly, catchy pop tunes to tracks that evoke the heat of rock.
Some of these are popular series that are frequently broadcast in Japan with dubbed versions, so be sure to check them out.
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Theme songs and insert songs from American TV dramas (11–20)
Who Are You?The Who

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a television drama set in Las Vegas that depicts the work of a forensic science team, and it ran through Season 15.
The theme song is “Who Are You,” a single released by The Who in 1978, and one of the band’s members, Roger Daltrey, also appeared on the show.
PaparazziLady Gaga

This track expresses the emotional turmoil between fame and love with a tense technopop sound.
It is a piece from Lady Gaga’s debut album, The Fame, infused with sharp insights into celebrity culture.
Released in the UK and Ireland in July 2009, it climbed high on charts around the world and achieved major success, reaching number one in Germany and the Czech Republic.
In Season 2, Episode 1 of the popular drama Gossip Girl, it was used as an insert song in a key scene, intensifying the show’s tension.
It’s a bold work recommended for those interested in the inner workings of the media and entertainment industry.
Its mysterious development and dramatic sound captivate audiences.
Magic is surprisingly complicated.Selena Gomez

Wizards of Waverly Place is a situational comedy that depicts the misadventures of the three Russo siblings, who are apprentice wizards.
Selena Gomez, who played Alex, sings the theme song, Everything Is Not What It Seems.
HappyPharrell Williams

“Unforgettable: The Complete Memory Investigation” is a mystery drama that depicts the exploits of a detective with the ability to remember everything she sees.
The image song used for the show is Pharrell Williams’s “Happy,” and the album containing this track reached No.
3 on the Oricon chart.
Like A PrayerMadonna

A song that brilliantly fuses gospel and pop, it stirs the heart with Madonna’s striking vocals and powerful choral backing.
Its lyrics interweave prayers to God with human love, carrying both religious symbolism and a universal message.
Since its release in March 1989, it has remained a beloved centerpiece of the album Like A Prayer.
An impressive cover was featured in the Madonna-themed episode of the American TV series Glee, and it is also used in the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine, demonstrating its influence across generations.
Mystical and dramatic, this track pairs a resonant, powerful melody with themes that make it a perfect recommendation when you stand at a crossroads in life or wish to deepen your feelings for someone special.
SecretsOneRepublic

OneRepublic’s signature work, noted for its elegant cello melodies and rich, full-bodied sound, was released in 2009.
Featured on the band’s second album, Waking Up, it garnered significant attention in Germany and Austria.
Its refined arrangement, which incorporates classical elements, blends beautifully with vocals that resonate deeply.
The track was also used in the soundtrack for the film The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and promoted in TV shows such as Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars, earning high acclaim on charts around the world.
Its emotionally rich melody and powerful performance evoke deep empathy, especially in moments when you want to reflect on the bonds with loved ones and the feelings that lie deep within your heart.
Theme and Insert Songs from American TV Dramas (21–30)
The Unknown StuntmanLee Majors

“The Fall Guy,” known in Japanese as “Ore-tachi Shōkin-Kasegi!! Fall Guy,” is a drama depicting the exploits of Colt Seavers, a stuntman and bounty hunter.
Lee Majors, who played Colt, also sings the theme song, “The Unknown Stuntman.”


