The Benny Hill Show (theme Song By The Edwin Da... -

From 1969 onward, the show’s musical director, Ronnie Aldrich, arranged the version heard on screen.

The song was first recorded in 1958 but did not become a hit until Randolph re-recorded it for Monument Records in 1963 , reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Benny Hill Show (Theme Song by The Edwin Da...

Modern digital collections and Spotify often attribute recordings of the theme to The Edwin Davids Jazz Band . Legacy and Pop Culture From 1969 onward, the show’s musical director, Ronnie

Comedian Benny Hill adopted the tune for his show's closing chase sequences starting in November 1969 . It became synonymous with his sped-up, slapstick comedy style. Performance Versions on the Show Legacy and Pop Culture Comedian Benny Hill adopted

The iconic theme song of is titled "Yakety Sax" . While often referred to as the "Benny Hill Theme," it was originally a pop novelty instrumental composed by American musician James Q. "Spider" Rich and saxophonist Boots Randolph (Homer Louis Randolph III). Composition and History

Rich and Randolph were inspired by the saxophone solo in The Coasters' 1958 hit "Yakety Yak" . The piece also incorporates snippets of traditional fiddle tunes and quotes from "Entrance of the Gladiators".