Music and Theme Song
In 2000, a version of "Handbags and Gladrags", a song written by Mike d'Abo, was specifically arranged by Big George as the theme song to The Office series. Three versions were recorded:
- a short, instrumental piece as the opening titles theme
- a short, vocal piece as the closing titles theme
- an alternative full studio version
All vocal versions feature the vocal performance of Waysted vocalist Fin.
In series one, episode four, a version performed by Ricky Gervais (in character as David Brent) was featured over the end credits.
The first series also features Gervais performing "Free Love Freeway" and the Christmas Special includes him performing "If You Don't Know Me by Now". Both of these songs are included in full on the DVD box set, with Noel Gallagher accompanying for "Free Love Freeway". Some copies sold at HMV stores also included a CD single of the two tracks. As Ricky and Steve mention on their Xfm show, it was a toss-up between the song they chose, and the song "Sitting" by Cat Stevens.
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