who sings the theme for only fools and horses?

Answer 1

The writer of the series John Sullivan, who also wrote the song. He also sings the theme song to the spin-off series "Green, Green Grass" featuring Boycie and Marlene from "Only Fools".

Answer 2

Definitely John Sullivan

Answer 3

John Sullivan

Answer 4

Only Fools And Horses Song

Answer 5

John Sullivan

Answer 6

The writer of the series, John Sullivan

Answer 7

John Sullivan wrote the theme music for Only Fools and Horses when he wrote the first series, but the producers opted instead for an instrumental, saxophone-led tune composed by Ronnie Hazlehurst, who had also arranged the themes for other BBC sit-coms, such as Yes Minister and Last of the Summer Wine. However, Sullivan was unhappy with this, so for the second series he persuaded the BBC to use his own compositions instead, partly because the new lyrics would explain the obscure title, which had been the subject of numerous viewers' questions to the BBC during the first series.[30]

The first series was subsequently re-edited to use the new theme songs, though the first episode, Big Brother, is still regularly (but not always) repeated with the original Hazlehurst music intact, as is the 1981 Christmas special. The current DVD release of Series One, however, replaces the theme music on all seven episodes. The original theme music is still used in the first episode during a montage in which Del unsuccessfully conducts business throughout Peckham.

The lyrics to the established themes contain both slang and references to British culture, and describe elements of the show. The opening lyrics include "stick a pony in my pocket" (pony being London slang for 25 pounds sterling),[31] "fetch the suitcase from the van" and "where it all comes from is a mystery", all references to the Trotters' shady, cash-only business, before closing with the title lyric, "why do only fools and horses work?" The closing theme follows suit, describing the dubious goods that the Trotters specialise in, from "miles and miles of carpet tiles" to "Trevor Francis tracksuits" (Francis was an English football player during the 1970s and 1980s), all "from a mush in Shepherd's Bush" (mush is slang for a man whose name is unknown, while Shepherd's Bush is a West London district).[31] The line "no income tax, no VAT" summarises their outlook, before closing with the refrain "God bless Hooky Street". (hooky is British slang for something stolen or which has been acquired illegally).[31]

Both songs are performed by Sullivan, and not – as is sometimes thought – by Nicholas Lyndhurst, though the voice Lyndhurst uses in the series is quite similar and the confusion is understandable. Sullivan had intended for Chas and Dave to sing it, since they were an act associated with Cockney-style music, but they were unavailable having just recorded a hit record with Ain't No Pleasing You, so he was persuaded to do it himself by Ray Butt.[32] The new theme was also arranged by Hazlehurst. Chas and Dave did later contribute to show, performing "Down to Margate", the closing song for The Jolly Boys' Outing.

Answer 8

I don't cos it's cr*p!

No, o.k. It isn't and I did just a little 2 nights ago! Miami Twice!

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Answer 9

John Sullivan who also wrote it and the series.

Answer 10

John Sullivan, one song you can never forget