Disney Channel has a legacy of some incredibly catchy theme songs to welcome viewers to its shows. From the early-2000s classics to new tunes, these Disney theme songs have stood the test of time and should be placed in a theme song hall of fame.
“Phineas and Ferb”
“Today is Gonna be a Great Day” by Bowling for Soup set the tone for “Phineas and Ferb,” a Disney Channel cartoon which premiered in 2007. The show featured several inescapably catchy songs such as “S.I.M.P. (Squirrels in My Pants),” but the theme song perfectly encapsulates both Phineas and Ferb’s shenanigans and Candace's gripes.
“Good Luck Charlie”
Before co-founding Northwood Space, scientist extraordinaire Bridgit Mendler starred on “Good Luck Charlie,” one of Disney Channel’s most successful shows in viewership. Mendler sang the theme song for the show, “Hang In There Baby.”
The feel-good song has lyrics about how, despite the hectic nature of life, “everything turns out alright.” This feels like a regular track you would listen to rather than a theme song for a TV show, making it stand out among other theme songs.
“Austin & Ally”
The “Austin & Ally” theme song, “Can’t Do It Without You,” sung by Austin Moon (Ross Lynch) is another standout theme song from Disney Channel. The song describes the relationship between singer Moon and his songwriter friend Ally Dawson. The memorable tune and fun lyrics garnered over 14 million streams on Spotify, and the song still sticks with audiences years after the show’s debut.
“Liv and Maddie”
“Better in Stereo” described the unbreakable bond of identical twins Liv and Maddie in their titular hit show.
Rachel Grant, a sophomore studying broadcast meteorology, said the “Liv and Maddie” theme song is her favorite Disney Channel theme song.
“I loved Dove Cameron at the time,” Grant said. “I loved when she played both Liv and Maddie. I thought that was really cool”
In addition to playing the roles of both Liv and Maddie, Cameron sang the theme song. The lighthearted melody and echoing lyrics showcase early musical talent from Cameron, and the song has over 50 million streams on Spotify.
“Jessie”
Another one of Grant’s favorite theme songs is “Hey Jessie,” from “Jessie.”
The song, sung by Debbie Ryan who played Jessie Prescott, tells the tale of Jessie’s crazy life as a nanny in New York. The playful lyrics such as “It feels like a party every day,” set the tone for each episode.
“Hey Jessie” is the perfect opening to the series and one of the strongest Disney Channel theme songs.
“Hannah Montana”
“Best of Both Worlds” from “Hannah Montana” is a perfect pop song for a show about a pop star’s double life. Many theme songs are made for the sole purpose of being an introduction to a television show, but the “Hannah Montana” theme feels like much more than that. On Spotify, the song has over 100 million streams, and it arguably launched Miley Cyrus’ singing career.
