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'Friends': How The Beatles Inspired the Theme Song 'I'll Be There for You'

Monday, September 19, 2022

The Friends theme song “I’ll Be There for You” is one of the most recognizable ones in television history. However, it didn’t necessarily come together overnight. The idea for the song came about in a stroke of genius thanks to the events of one fateful afternoon.

The Beatles had a part to play in inspiring the Friends theme song.American pop rock duo The Rembrandts released the song “I’ll Be There for You” as an original track for Warner Bros. Television to use as the opening on the show. The theme depicts each of the Friends cast members dancing in and around the now-iconic fountain. The song ultimately enjoyed commercial success, largely thanks to the show. It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay for a total of eight weeks.

Source: Jeff Nelson/cheatsheet.com

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