Artist: Laurie Johnson
Genre: Film Score/Television
Laurie Johnson is a British composer known for his television and film scores, most notably the theme to 'The Avengers.' His work combined classical training with understanding of popular appeal, creating memorable themes that defined British television of the 1960s and 1970s. Johnson's compositions for 'The Professionals,' 'The New Avengers,' and other series demonstrated his ability to create distinctive musical identities for different programs. His library music has been extensively used in productions worldwide. Johnson's contribution to British television music established templates that influenced subsequent composers. His work represents the high standard of British television music during the medium's golden era.
Laurie Johnson vinyl records (6)
LAURIE JOHNSON Sucu Sucu (1962 UK 7 vinyl single with intact original four prong centre also featuring the theme from Echo Four-Two Pye company die cut paper sleeve 7N.15383) Track Listing: 1. Sucu Sucu 2. Echo Four-Two
£9.00 used
LAURIE JOHNSON There Is Another Song (1968 UK A label demonstration vinyl 7 for the single release taken from the soundtrack of the film Hot Millions with intact original four prong centre & release date of 22.11.68 on the label also featuring Caesar Smith Theme MGM1457) Track Listing: There Is Another Song Caesar Smith Theme
£37.00 used
LAURIE JOHNSON Doin The Raccoon (1961 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Chaka Pyce company die cut paper sleeve. The vinyl is in excellent condition 7N.15406)
£12.00 used
LAURIE JOHNSON Conquistadors (Curious 1971 UK stereo concept vinyl LP in two parts based on the sage of the Spaniards’ arrival in Mexico & subsequent repression of the Aztecs produced by Britains greatest jazz producer Denis Preston. The flipback picture sleeve has a few discoloured spots but is otherwise excellent & the vinyl looks barely played SCX6464)
£17.00 used
LAURIE JOHNSON The Avengers/ The New Avengers/ The Professionals (1980 UK 14-track LP fantastic gatefold picture sleeve with silver embossed titles & stills from all three shows. Both the sleeve & vinyl are Excellent with only very light signs of wear and play. KPM7009) Track Listing: A1 The Avengers Main Titles 2:25 A2 Theme From The New Avengers Episode Obsession 2:28 A3 Theme From The New Avengers Episode Cat Amongst The Pigeons 2:51 A4 Theme From The Avengers Episode Joker 2:30 A5 Theme From The New Avengers Episode Tale Of The Big Why 3:20 A6 Theme From The Avengers Episode Pandora 3:22 A7 The New Avengers Main Titles 2:30 B1 Main Titles 1:55 B2 Sleuthing 3:05 B3 On The Scent 2:06 B4 In Pursuit 3:00 B5 Interlude 2:22 B6 Waiting And Ambush 2:50 B7 On Target 2:00
£17.00 used
LAURIE JOHNSON First Men In The Moon Hedda Captain Kronos & Dr Strangelove (1981 UK 17-track compilation LP featuring themes from the classic movies First Men In The Moon Hedda Captain Kronos & Dr Strangelove picture sleeve with extensivesleevenotes. The sleeve has some light discolouring and minor creasing while the vinyl has just a couple of minor surface scuffs - an Excellent copy DKP9001) Track Listing: First Men In The Moon (Suite) A1 Main Titles 1:49 A2 Moonscape And Descent Into The Moon 1:49 A3 Encounter With The Selenites 2:02 A4 Trek To The Giant Doors 2:53 A5 The Monster Caterpillar 2:37 A6 The Eclipse And Ascent Of The Great Staircase 2:40 A7 Selenite Pursuit And Sphere Returns To Earth 1:26 A8 End Titles 0:48 Dr Strangelove: Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb A9 Final Bomb Run 2:33 Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter B1 Main Titles 2:36 B2 Death Duel 3:15 Hedda B3 Main Titles 3:36 B4 Hedda And Thea 2:30 B5 Judge Brack 2:14 B6 Hedda And Lovborg 3:32 B7 The Manuscript 2:38 B8 Death And End Titles 0:55
£17.00 used