The Sopranos' Alternative Main Theme Song
The Sopranos has a nearly perfect opening title sequence, featuring Tony Soprano driving through New Jersey, accompanied by Alabama 3's "Woke Up This Morning".
However, creator David Chase initially considered a different song, by Elvis Costello, which would have explicitly stated the show's themes, potentially ruining the series.
The Sopranos creator David Chase wanted a different song to introduce Tony.
- The original song choice was by Elvis Costello.
- The final choice, "Woke Up This Morning" by Alabama 3, was a better fit.
This decision ultimately contributed to the show's success, making "Woke Up This Morning" an iconic part of the series.
Author's summary: The Sopranos' theme song was almost Elvis Costello.