20 Mind-Blowing Facts You Never Knew About How I Met Your Mother

7. The Opening Song

How I Met Your Mother Opening
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The opening theme of How I Met Your Mother is a quick, unforgettable beat that doesn't tire even after hearing it 208 (or more given reruns) times. It's not just a random piece of music made for TV, however; the rune is from Hey Beautiful by The Solids, which just so happens to be co-creators Craig Thomas and Carter Bays' band.

In the spirit of Roxy Music's Mother Of Pearl (which appears in Season 1 episode Milk), the catchy element comes after the body of the song, overshadowing the rest of the usual pop beat. The wasn't the first time one of the band's songs had become the theme tune to a sitcom; their The Future Is Now was the opening credits for the almost forgotten Oliver Beene.

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