Theme from Z-Cars Theme from Z-Cars "Theme from "Z-Cars"" was the theme tune to the long-running BBC television drama "Z-Cars". Based on the traditional folk song "Johnny Todd", which was in a collection of traditional tunes by Frank Kidson dated 1891 called "Traditional Tunes: A Collection of Ballad Airs". Kidson's notes for this song say: "Johnny Todd is a child's rhyme and game, heard and seen played by Liverpool children. The air is somewhat pleasing, and the words appear old, though some blanks caused by the reciter's memory have had to be filled up." There is also what appears to be a version
Porpoise Song (Theme from Head) Porpoise Song (Theme from Head) "Porpoise Song (Theme from "Head")" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and performed by pop/rock quartet The Monkees on their album "Head". The song was commissioned by Bob Rafelson, the director and producer of the film "Head". The song was released as a single in 1968, and reached No. 62 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The single version runs over a minute longer than the album version. The song’s lyrics and melody echoes the psychedelic vibe of mid-1960s rock music. Micky Dolenz provides the vocals, which are distorted by echoing effect,