So a few minutes ago, Maura IM’d me this promo clip of serial viral video cover artist/former Blink 182 skinsman Travis Barker laying down a new beat for the heraldic NFL On Fox theme song, following similar “remixes” he’s recorded for Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” and Flo-rida’s “Low.” “Wow,” I thought. “Is there anything Barker can’t enliven with that sweet, hollow snare sound?” Well, yes. Probably. I did spend five futile minutes trying to figure out what he could add to the jazzy theme from popular sitcom Family Matters, but even if Barker can’t help Carl Winslow and family kick out the jams, the TV-addicted Idolator braintrust did come up with seven famous theme songs that we thought Trav might be able to bring into the 21st century. Our suggestions are after the jump, complete with memory-jogging YouTube reminders, just in case you’ve forgotten about the bad-assery that is Lorenzo Lamas.
Travis Barker Superbowl Drum Remix [YouTube]
I want to suggest Mr. Belvedere, but let’s not mess with perfection.
No “Meet the Barkers” option?
Sometimes the world looks perfect.
Nothing could be arranged.
Sometimes you just get a feeling like you need some kind of change.
(i’m choosing to leave out the syndication only extra verse)
Standing tall!
On the wings of my dreams.
Rise and fall!
On the wings of my dreams.
The rain and thunder
the wind and haze,
I’m bound for better days.
It’s my life and my dreams
And nothing’s gonna stop me now.
That ST:TNG/Dallas mashup is great.
I personally have a write-in vote for Sanford and Son.
I think now, in the midst of a Scott Baio revival, the time is truly ripe for a “Charles in Charge” theme remix.
“TaleSpin” ftw