Minder Tunes & The Library Music of Minder |
I Could Be So Good For You
Dennis Waterman & The Dennis Waterman Band - 1979
The series theme tune was written by Patricia Waterman and Gerard Kenny. In 1980, the single I Could Be So Good For You/Nothing At All (EMI5009) reached number 4 in the UK charts. In November 1980, Dennis appeared with his band on the British Music show Top Of The Pops to perform the song, where Dennis sings live. Despite Dennis Waterman's departure from Minder in 1989, the theme song remained for series 8 to 10 in an upbeat music only version.
![]() UK Single YouTube - Tops Of The Pops |
![]() UK Sheet Music |
![]() Australian Single YouTube - Promotional Video |
The recording of this track took place on
7th March 1979 at
Audio International Studios. More information about the recording of this song
is available on our forum:
https://forum.minder.org.
I Could Be So Good For You
Attic Lights - 2009
When Minder returned in 2009 a new version of this song was recorded by Glaswegian band Attic Lights. Unlike the original series, the updated version jumps straight into the lyrics.
BuyYouTube - Promotional Video
Shane Richie & Lex Shrapnel both appear in the music video.
What Are We Gonna Get 'Er Indoors?
Dennis Waterman & George Cole - 1983
In 1983, Dennis Waterman & George Cole collaborated on the Christmas single What Are We Gonna Get 'Er Indoors?/Quids And Quavers (EMIMIN 101). On both sides of the record, both appear in character as Terry McCann and Arthur Daley.
![]() Download A-Side MP3Download B-Side MP3 YouTube - Top Of The PopsThe Russell Harty Show |
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In the UK, the record reached number 21 and spent a total of 5 weeks on the chart. The song features a catchy chorus line including dialogue similar to that heard in Minder. To promote the record, the pair performed the song on the UK music show Top of the Pops and The Russell Harty Show in December 1983. A promotional beer mat for the single also appeared in pubs at the time.
The B-Side 'Quids and Quavers' sees Terry singing and playing the guitar. He has written a song for his new girlfriend Marjorie, who Arthur is shocked to find out is a police woman. This track contains more dialogue between Arthur & Terry, as Arthur discusses the idea of Terry becoming a professional performer. Although both songs were written by George Cole and Dennis Waterman, George Cole has mentioned that he received more royalties from the release of the record as he was officially credited as author of the A-Side while Dennis Waterman was credited as author of this B-Side.
Arthur Daley E's Alright
The Firm - 1982
1982 saw the release of a single by THE FIRM entitled Arthur Daley 'E's Alright (HID 1). This song is based on the series and is made up of its most commonly used expressions. The picture of Arthur shown above appears on the picture sleeve of the single.
A truly classic record for all those who love the Minder dialect. The B-side of this record contains an amusing posh version of the song. This song was also performed on the UK music show Top of the Pops on 29th July 1982.
Minder Incidental Library Music
Various Artists
Throughout the series many different tunes can be heard playing. These are mainly library tunes specifically created for inclusion in film and TV. Here is a collection of some of the tunes that can be heard playing, more will be added as they are discovered.
Series 1 Music
Episode | Title | First heard | Artist | Track | Link |
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#1.1 | Gunfight at the OK Laundrette | 05:10 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Swamp Dog + | dewolfe |
#1.1 | Gunfight at the OK Laundrette | 20:00 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Nightwatch + | dewolfe |
#1.1 | Gunfight at the OK Laundrette | 33:30 | Paul Ferris | Action Mood + | dewolfe |
#1.1 | Gunfight at the OK Laundrette | 43:40 | Simon Haseley | Hogan Baby + | dewolfe |
#1.2 | Bury My Half At Waltham Green | 18:43 | John Dickenson & Elfed Hayes | Dirty Last Night + | dewolfe |
#1.2 | Bury My Half At Waltham Green | 21:46 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Don't Let Go + | dewolfe |
#1.3 | The Smaller They Are | 30:02 | Bunny J. Browne | Foxy + | N/A |
#1.4 | A Tethered Goat | 09:37 | Simon Haseley & Eric Marving | Overhaul (1) + | dewolfe |
#1.5 | The Bounty Hunter | 17:18 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Bank Job + | dewolfe |
#1.5 | The Bounty Hunter | 34:02 | Simon Park | Tension Filler 3 Version 1 + | N/A |
#1.5 | The Bounty Hunter | 38:45 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Easy Drive + | dewolfe |
#1.5 | The Bounty Hunter | 43:41 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Night Moves + | dewolfe |
#1.9 | Monday Night Fever | 01:24 | John Dickenson & Elfed Hayes | Dirty Last Night + | dewolfe |
#1.11 | You Gotta Have Friends | 23:07 | Roger Webb | Smoke Rings + | dewolfe |
#1.11 | You Gotta Have Friends | 31:00 | Paul Lewis | Spinecharge + | dewolfe |
#1.11 | You Gotta Have Friends | 31:53 | Paul Ferris | Action Mood + | dewolfe |
#1.11 | You Gotta Have Friends | 34:52 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Only 16's + | dewolfe |
Series 2 Music
Episode | Title | First heard | Artist | Track | Link |
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#2.3 | You Lose Some, You Win Some | 01:20 | Roger Webb | With You Around + | N/A |
#2.3 | You Lose Some, You Win Some | 32:02 | Mike Ratledge & Karl Jenkins | Mannheim '79 + | dewolfe |
#2.3 | You Lose Some, You Win Some | 45:00 | John Saunders | Gun Man + | N/A |
#2.4 | A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back | 12:19 | Frank MacDonald & Chris Rae | Don't Let Go + | dewolfe |
#2.4 | A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back | 22:32 | Paul Lewis | Plot & Counterplot + | dewolfe |
#2.4 | A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back | 33:00 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Swamp Dog + | dewolfe |
#2.5 | Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here | 10:24 | Barry Stoller | Atomic Butterfly + | dewolfe |
#2.6 | Not A Bad Lad, Dad | 05:40 | Roger Webb | Smoke Rings + | dewolfe |
#2.6 | Not A Bad Lad, Dad | 10:50 | Wally Waller | Can't Walk On Water + | dewolfe |
#2.6 | Not A Bad Lad, Dad | 47:26 | Stanley Myers | Echoes + | dewolfe |
#2.7 | The Beer Hunter | 36:05 | Phil May/Richard Clifford Taylor/Alan Waller/John Povey | Rave Up + | dewolfe |
#2.7 | The Beer Hunter | 41:10 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Only 16's + | dewolfe |
#2.7 | The Beer Hunter | 41:34 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Swamp Dog + | dewolfe |
#2.9 | All Mod Cons | 06:12 | Howard Goodall | Title Track (lyrics: 'Don't Leave Me To Cry') + | N/A |
#2.9 | All Mod Cons | 10:35 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Hot Stuff + | N/A |
#2.9 | All Mod Cons | 17:50 | John Saunders | Heartbeat Horror + | N/A |
#2.9 | All Mod Cons | 46:03 | Brian Bennett | Knuckleduster + | APM |
#2.10 | Diamonds Are a Girl's Worst Enemy | 14:28 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Easy Lay + | N/A |
#2.10 | Diamonds Are a Girl's Worst Enemy | 21:00 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Hot Stuff + | N/A |
#2.11 | The Old School Tie | 03:06 | John Saunders | Spellbound + | N/A |
Series 3 Music
Episode | Title | First heard | Artist | Track | Link |
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#3.1 | Dead Men Do Tell Tales | 03:45 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Easy Lay + | N/A |
#3.1 | Dead Men Do Tell Tales | 08:48 | Suzi Quatro | Lipstick + | YouTube |
#3.1 | Dead Men Do Tell Tales | 47:55 | Suzi Quatro | Lonely Is The Hardest + | N/A |
#3.2 | You Need Hands | 34:55 | Alan Tew | Big One (Prelude) + | YouTube |
#3.2 | You Need Hands | 46:29 | Dave Richmond | Night Watch + | YouTube |
#3.3 | Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore | 01:27 | Reg Tilsley | Stripper Rosie + | dewolfe |
#3.3 | Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore | 07:44 | Astral Sounds/Chris Evans-Ironside | Backbreaker + | YouTube |
#3.3 | Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore | 10:22 | Astral Sounds/Chris Evans-Ironside | Stingray + | YouTube |
#3.4 | Looking For Micky | 06:07 | Danny Edwardson / Seamus Sell | Cutting The Funk + | YouTube |
#3.5 | Dreamhouse | 05:52 | Wally Waller | Living In The World (instrumental version) + | YouTube |
#3.7 | The Birdman Of Wormwood Scrubs | 01:27 | Clive Hicks | Drums In Transit + | YouTube |
#3.7 | The Birdman Of Wormwood Scrubs | 16:38 | Keith Papworth | Chicago Rag + | dewolfe |
#3.12 | Back In Good Old England | 18:48 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Spring Into Action + | dewolfe |
#3.13 | In | 05:46 | John Saunders | Spellbound + | N/A |
#3.13 | In | 09:21 | John Saunders | Heartbeat Horror + | N/A |
#3.13 | In | 25:27 | Electra Stuart & Alan Waller | Take Me Home + | dewolfe |
Series 4 Music
Episode | Title | First heard | Artist | Track | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
#4.1 | Rocky Eight And A Half | 25:54 | Tim Souster | Thunderscape + | dewolfe |
#4.7 | A Star Is Gorn | 01:20 | Electra Stuart & Alan Waller | Take Me Home + | dewolfe |
#4.7 | A Star Is Gorn | 24:16 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Slave Driver + | dewolfe |
#4.8 | Willesden Suite | 12:17 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Riding My Bike + | dewolfe |
Series 5 Music
Episode | Title | First heard | Artist | Track | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
#5.6 | The Long Ride Back To Scratchwood | 22:48 | Frank McDonald & Chris Rae | Trip Up + | dewolfe |
Last updated: 1st June 2022 by jno
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