Laurie Johnson - Cult TV Themes. LP. (Akarma - 42048) One of the finest British composers of cult TV series’ themes, Laurie Johnson was also in his early years one of the most highly regarded arrangers for swing big bands. From 1959 on, though, he began composing mainly for TV and cinema and his resume includes classic cult themes from No Hiding Place, Top Secret, The Deputy (starring Henry Fonda) The Avengers, Shirley MacLaine’s Shirley’s World, The New Avengers and The Professionals, these last two shows produced by his own independent TV company created in 1974 with Brian Clemens and Albert Fennell. This compilation includes all of the best tracks from the above-mentioned series in a very elegant gatefold album release.Gatefold sleeve, pressed on 180 gram with PVC audiophile dustsleeve.

Laurie Johnson - Cult TV Themes By Laurie Johnson. CD. (Castle - CMQCD944) It takes a special talent to compose a TV theme tune that outlives the series it was written to accompany, and Laurie Johnson is definitely that man. His themes for cult programmes such as The Avengers, The Professionals and Jason King have become as well-known as the shows themselves. This is the definitive collection of his television work, featuring all the different themes he composed for John Steed’s exploits in The Avengers.

Laurie Johnson - You're Needed. CD. (El - ACMEM112CD) One of the finest British composers of cult TV series’ themes, Laurie Johnson was also in his early years one of the most highly regarded arrangers for swing big bands. This twenty four track collection brings together his classic themes for The Avengers, Whicker's World, Dr Strangelove as well as a number of left field, swinging tracks with a real Saville Row, man about town feel to them. These orchestral themes and cool jazz motifs are amongst his very best works.

Laurie Johnson - TV And Film Themes, Concert Hall And Military Works. 3-CD. (Demon / Edsel - EDSD 2017) Laurie Johnson is responsible for some of the best loved TV themes of the 60's and 70's. the slipcased 3 CD set has been compiled, annotated and remastered from the master tapes by the man himself. The first disc is dedicated to his incidental work on The Avengers. Disc two features the themes to The Professionals, Animal magic, Dr Strangelove, This is Your Life and many more. Disc three is dedicated to some of his adventurous works for military bands. Package includes photos and memorabilia from his own archive.

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