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Three’s Company Theme Song And Lyrics

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Song TitleThree’s Company
ComposersJoe Raposo & Don Nicholl
Original PerformersRay Charles (chorus master) & Julia Rinker
Original Air DateMarch 15, 1977
Episodes / Seasons172 Episodes (8 Seasons)
NetworkABC
GenreVocal / Easy Listening

Theme Song Lyrics

Come and knock on our door We’ve been waiting for you Where the kisses are hers and hers and his Three’s company too Come and dance on our floor Take a step that is new We’ve a lovable space that needs your face Three’s company too You’ll see that life is a ball again Laughter is calling for you Down at our rendezvous Three’s company too!

Behind the Tune: Meaning & Story

The Three’s Company theme song is one of the most cheerful and recognizable melodies in sitcom history. Composed by Joe Raposo (famed for his work on Sesame Street) with lyrics by Don Nicholl, the song perfectly sets the stage for the show’s “farce” format. The famous lyrics—”Where the kisses are hers and hers and his”—cheekily reference the living situation of Jack Tripper (John Ritter) sharing an apartment with Janet Wood (Joyce DeWitt) and Chrissy Snow (Suzanne Somers).

Premiering on March 15, 1977, the show was based on the British hit Man About the House. The theme song underwent slight variations in its arrangement as the cast changed over eight seasons and 172 episodes, but the core vocal track remained a constant comfort for viewers. Interestingly, while lounge legend Richard Cheese released a popular “groovy” cover in 2007 on the album Dick at Nite, the original series vocals were performed by Ray Charles (not the soul singer, but the famed chorus master) and Julia Rinker.

The final episode aired on September 18, 1984, leading into the spin-off Three’s a Crowd. Despite the passage of time, those first few bouncy notes of the theme song instantly evoke the sunny, slapstick energy of 1970s Santa Monica and the enduring comedic legacy of the late John Ritter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the singers of the theme song?
The original theme was sung by Julia Rinker and the Ray Charles Singers (a group led by chorus master Ray Charles). This Ray Charles is often confused with the “High Priest of Soul,” but they are different people.
Was the theme song used for the spin-offs?
No, both spin-offs, The Ropers and Three’s a Crowd, featured their own unique theme songs, though they shared the same lighthearted musical DNA.
What is the significance of the “Hers and Hers and His” line?
It was a direct reference to the show’s premise of a single man living with two single women, which was considered quite scandalous for network television in the late 1970s.
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