Monday, December 10, 2012

Dana's Diatribe: Superhero Songs - Spider-Man Theme

This is the first posting of Superhero Songs. As the title suggests, I will be posting videos featuring modern pop songs about comics books and/or superheroes. I intend to limit the selection to songs actually about specific comic book characters, as opposed to songs where superheroes are used as metaphors for the perfect boyfriend/girlfriend, universal problem-solvers, etc.

While I intend to link mostly to original songs, rather than TV themes, I want to start off with a real kicker. So, here are several versions of the legendary theme song from the 1967 Spider-Man animated series. Crank up the volume and check 'em out!

The Ramones, released as a hidden track on their final album, Adios Amigos.



For you swingin' dorks, here is Michael Buble's version:



Canadian comedy rockers Moxy Fruvous:



Rock legends, Aerosmith, from the soundtrack of the 2002 Spider-Man film:




Punk rockers The Distillers:



And of course, here is the original:


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