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
5 Laurie Johnson new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
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