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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- [2010–2019] A roundup of theme songs from popular dramas
- [Western Films] Moving Movie Theme Songs: A Compilation of Tear-Jerking Theme Tracks
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- Popular songs and insert tracks from the Mission: Impossible series
- A catchy tune that sounds familiar
- Popular love song themes from Monday 9 p.m. dramas. Including the theme song from that smash-hit drama.
- Theme Songs of NHK Taiga Dramas Through the Years: The Allure of Music That Colors Historical Stories
Theme and insert songs from American TV dramas (41–50)
Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” is a signature song by John Denver and is widely known in Japan under the title “Country Road.” It was used as an insert song in episode 4 of season 2 of Prison Break.
Once In A LifetimeTalking Heads
“NUMB3RS” (Numbers) is a drama depicting the exploits of two brothers: Don, an FBI agent, and Charlie, a genius mathematician.
In Season 1, Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime” was used as the opening theme.
KAMEN RIDER DRAGON KNIGHT OPENING THEMECage9
Kamen Rider Dragon Knight is the localized adaptation of Kamen Rider Ryuki, the third entry in the Heisei Kamen Rider series, and its settings and storyline differ significantly from the original.
The opening theme is “KAMEN RIDER DRAGON KNIGHT OPENING THEME” by Cage9.
In conclusion
We introduced theme songs from American TV dramas—from nostalgic classics to recent hits—featuring a range of memorable tracks used across various shows.
Each song is imbued with the drama’s unique worldview.
Why not take this opportunity to discover wonderful music along with the shows that catch your interest?