Top 10 Best Scooby Doo Franchise Songs
Come for the mystery, stay for the songs. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the catchiest and most attention-grabbing tunes from various “Scooby-Doo” media!
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00:00 I've got a date me you could sing for him sing him a song. He's a molt monster not an agent
00:06 Welcome to miss mojo and today
00:08 We're counting down our picks for the catchiest and most attention-grabbing tunes from various Scooby-Doo media
00:14 Only you can return the demons to the chest
00:17 Number 10 hex girl Scooby-Doo and the witch's ghost
00:26 The Scooby-Doo franchise possessed a long enriched history of original pop tunes punctuating various sequences
00:33 Hex girl from 1999 follows in that rich tradition
00:37 Albeit with a more aggressive and modern-day approach
00:40 The song is taken from that year's direct-to-video film Scooby-Doo and the witch's ghost and features an animated band known as you
00:48 Guessed it the hex girls their theme song shows up early on and it's very much indicative of a late 90s
00:55 Gothic influenced hard rock
00:57 Hex girl is super spooky, but also possesses an incredible sense of melody
01:07 Which is a chorus to pardon the pun die for?
01:10 Number nine what's new Scooby-Doo? What's new Scooby-Doo?
01:19 I see a Scooby-Doo, but tell me what to do
01:21 What's new Scooby-Doo?
01:23 One of the great things about the Scooby-Doo universe is how it's been embraced by multiple generations as a result each
01:32 Iteration of mystery incorporated has tried to differentiate itself from the last the animated series
01:38 What's new Scooby-Doo from the 2000s featured an eponymous theme song that was performed by simple plan
01:48 The band was arguably reaching its creative zenith around this time so the collaboration makes perfect sense
01:54 Thankfully the tune embraces everything bright and cheerful about Scooby-Doo while also staying true to the band's pop punk style
02:02 It's a case of conceptual symbiosis where all of the musical parts fit perfectly
02:16 Number eight the new Scooby and Scrappy-Doo show the new Scooby and Scrappy-Doo show
02:22 Make no mistake
02:29 Scrappy-Doo is not the reason we included this one
02:32 But we're not here to get into the controversy and debate surrounding the canine nephew
02:37 After all this tune succeeds because of the way it adheres to the franchise penchant for mystery and monsters
02:43 We're even treated to a short instrumental break where the spooky atmosphere is perfectly established and we're all aboard for the ride
02:51 This theme admittedly isn't very long
03:00 But it sort of feels like a warm blanket that takes us back to our childhoods and makes us feel safe
03:09 Number seven the Scooby-Doo show the Scooby-Doo show
03:13 Hey kids
03:20 Do you remember when it was the job of every Saturday morning cartoon to explain the premise to its audience?
03:25 The Scooby-Doo show definitely does but that's not a bad thing
03:29 The theme tune features a chorus of voices in addition to the sound of Shaggy Rogers and Scoob himself
03:35 *Scooby-Doo theme*
03:42 It's colorful upbeat and lays out the series mystery framework while also perhaps playing down the Halloween atmosphere of Scooby's earlier incarnations
03:50 In other words, this is a song perfectly suited for a bowl of the sugary cereal imaginable and the comfiest PJs you own
03:58 *Scooby-Doo theme*
04:06 Number six Pretty Mary Sunlight Scooby-Doo, where are you?
04:10 *Pretty Mary Sunlight*
04:12 *She's alright with me*
04:14 Danny Jansen is one of the songwriters who shared his talent with the Scooby-Doo gang over the years
04:20 Pretty Mary Sunlight, which he co-wrote with Austin Roberts is one of his many many highlights
04:26 It's a wonderful mixture of 1960s 70s pop and mild psychedelia a tune that could be adapted for just about anyone
04:34 *She makes me happy and sometimes I ask me why*
04:39 *I tell the girl her age is just in time*
04:44 In fact country music legend Jerry Reid performs his own version of it on an episode of the new Scooby-Doo movies
04:51 His take even boasts some cool new guitar elements for good measure a funky deviation on what was already one of Scooby's best and most
04:59 righteous tunes
05:01 *Pretty Mary Sunlight*
05:03 *She turns each night to day*
05:05 *Pretty Mary Sunlight*
05:07 *Never go away, way*
05:09 Number five a pup named Scooby-Doo a pup named Scooby-Doo
05:15 *There's a mystery in town*
05:17 *So call the gooblest pup around*
05:19 *Scooby-Doo*
05:21 *Scooby-Doo*
05:23 Many kids who grew up in the late 80s and early 90s will probably possess fond memories of watching this unique take on Scooby-Doo and our mystery incorporated crew
05:31 The opening theme to a pup named Scooby-Doo possesses a nice and nostalgic throwback to the 1950s a doo-wop tune with tons of charm
05:40 *When the ghosts and ghouls attack*
05:42 *Scooby hits the Scooby smack*
05:45 *Scooby-Doo-bee-doo-jiggy*
05:48 It fits in perfectly with the show's premise of a younger core gang solving crimes with an adorable Scooby-Doo who still happens to be a growing puppy
05:56 There's a fun innocence to the melodies at play that make this title theme utterly impossible to resist
06:02 *A pup named Scooby-Doo*
06:04 *Scooby-Doo*
06:06 *Scooby-Doo*
06:08 *Where are you?*
06:10 Number four the 13 ghosts of Scooby-Doo the 13 ghosts of Scooby-Doo
06:15 *Scooby-Doo*
06:21 Now this is the good stuff
06:23 Monster loving kids of all ages will likely delight in hearing horror icon Vincent Price deliver the opening narration of the 13 ghosts of Scooby-Doo
06:32 *That whosoever opens this chest of demons will release 13 of the most terrifying ghosts upon the face of the earth*
06:40 The theme song wastes absolutely no time in getting down to business as Price's blooming voice gives way to and later blends with blaring horns creating the perfect haunting atmosphere
06:50 *Only you can return the demons to the chest*
06:54 The 13 ghosts of Scooby-Doo is a great addition to the franchise's classic horror history and serves as a cool entry point for young kids and their parents
07:03 It's only fitting then that this song is spooky yet cool and super approachable for anyone seeking to check out the underrated show
07:11 *Screaming*
07:16 *Screaming*
07:19 *Screaming*
07:21 *Laughing*
07:24 Number three I can make you happy the new Scooby-Doo movies
07:29 *I know a place where I am going and the place where I am going is just around the bend*
07:35 The practice of recycling songs was relatively commonplace for animation houses like Hanna-Barbera
07:41 I can make you happy was initially sung by Austin Roberts for the original Scooby-Doo where are you series
07:47 *I know a place where I'm going and the place where I'm going is just around the bend*
07:54 But it's the Davy Jones version from the new Scooby-Doo movies that won our hearts
07:59 The late monkeys member delivers much warmth to his performance underlining the song sunshine and sparkle
08:05 *The things that you see I've only been dreaming but I can make your dreams come true cause I love you*
08:13 I can make you happy has some great instrumental accompaniment as well
08:18 Ultimately it's the voices of both Jones and Roberts that ensure it'll live on as a true Scooby-Doo classic
08:25 *And I can make you happy if you love me too*
08:31 Number two tell me tell me Scooby-Doo where are you
08:36 *Hey girl you got me running na na na na na na na*
08:40 One should never underestimate the power of a great na na na
08:44 Austin Roberts certainly seemed to know this when he laid into the vocals of tell me tell me for an episode of Scooby-Doo where are you
08:51 The song was penned by Danny Jansen and Susan Stewart and is a glorious slice of unadulterated pop brilliance
08:58 *Hey girl you know you need me na na na na na na na*
09:03 *Open up your eyes and see me na na na na na na na*
09:08 This is the kind of bubblegum tune that's largely gone the way of the dodo
09:12 But TV reruns can thankfully remind us of how great this stuff can sound
09:16 The songwriting is economical but not lazy and the result is a perfectly constructed earworm that you'll never forget
09:23 *Hey girl you know you need me na na na na na na*
09:28 *Open up your eyes and see me na na na na na na*
09:34 Before we unveil our top pick here are a few honorable mentions
09:38 Love the world Scooby-Doo where are you
09:41 Austin Roberts steals the show once more
09:44 *Got to love the world, be a friend*
09:49 *And when you're down you got to get up again*
09:52 Seven days a week Scooby-Doo where are you
09:55 Taylor made for a wacky chase
09:57 *Seven days a week now*
10:00 *Seven days a week*
10:03 It's terror time again Scooby-Doo on zombie island
10:07 Legitimately spooky and hard hitting stuff
10:10 *It's terror time again*
10:14 *And you just might die of fright*
10:18 *It's a terrifying time*
10:21 Earth, wind, fire and air Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost
10:25 An evocative gothic rock banger
10:27 *Earth, wind, fire and air*
10:31 *We may look bad but we don't care*
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10:50 Number 1 Scooby-Doo where are you
10:55 Scooby-Doo where are you
10:56 *Scooby-Doo where are you*
10:59 *We got some work to do now*
11:02 Sometimes the best answer is the most obvious one
11:06 There are a lot of great Scooby-Doo songs out there
11:09 But the OG theme song will always be special
11:12 There are a few different versions including the first season iteration sung by Larry Marks
11:17 *Scooby-Doo if you come through you're gonna have yourself a Scooby snack*
11:22 *That's right*
11:23 It's Austin Roberts' version which debuted in season 2 that's probably best known by many fans though
11:29 *Come on Scooby-Doo I see you, pretending you got a sliver*
11:35 Roberts infuses his voice with an almost British Invasion inspired twang
11:40 Leaning into the show's 60's and 70's aesthetic and it works wonders
11:44 *Scooby-Doo where are you*
11:47 *Here are you, you're ready to take your living*
11:51 Of course no matter which version is playing we find ourselves bopping along
11:55 Indeed Scooby-Doo where are you is considered a true instantly recognizable classic today
12:01 For extremely good reason
12:03 *We can count on you to be Scooby-Doo*
12:06 *I know you can't catch that big boy*
12:10 What song do you most associate with the Scooby-Doo franchise?
12:13 Let us know in the comments
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12:30 [Music]