Not So Fresh Prince
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Not So Fresh Prince
Many of you wanted more TV sitcom theme songs. Always be careful what you ask for... LOL! This is more like Julie Andrews meets Will Smith. ;) FACTOIDS The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an ASCAP award winning, Emmy and Golden Globe award nominated, American television sitcom that aired on NBC from September 10, 1990, to May 20, 1996. The show starred Will Smith in a fish-out-of-water scenario. He is a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to live with his wealthy relatives in a Bel-Air mansion. His lifestyle often clashes with that of his relatives there. 148 episodes were produced over six seasons. The theme song was written and performed by The Fresh Prince (Will Smith). Contrary to popular belief, DJ Jazzy Jeff did not compose the music for the opening credits. The music was composed by Quincy Jones III, who is credited at the end of each episode. An additional credit at the end of episodes also reads "Theme song written by Will Smith", in regard to the lyrics, with no reference to DJ Jazzy Jeff. The music often used to bridge scenes together during the show is also based on a similar chord structure as the theme song. This too is the work of Quincy Jones III. The full version of the theme song, telling how he went on a plane to Bel-Air, was only used on the first three episodes of the show (The Fresh Prince Project, Bang The Drum Ashley, and Clubba Hubba), although Will Smith did record it as an unreleased B-side. The full-length version, which is 2:52", was included on Will Smith's Greatest Hits album and attributed to himself only. A 3:23" version was released in the Netherlands in 1992, and reached #3 on the charts. WHAT IS MY SOURCE? WIKIPEDIA, OF COURSE!
YouTube | March 9, 2008
