Half the World Away Half the World Away "Half the World Away" is a song by English rock band Oasis. It is well known as the theme tune to the popular BBC sitcom "The Royle Family". The song was written by Oasis' lead guitarist Noel Gallagher, who also provides lead vocals. The song is a slow acoustic tune with plodding keyboards, and the lyrics – much like "Rock 'n' Roll Star" – expresses a desire to leave a stagnant life in a boring city. The song is primarily in C Major. Recorded at The Congress House Studio, Austin, Texas, USA in October 1994, "Half
Around the World in Eighty Days (1972 TV series) episodes in the United States on its Saturday morning schedule during the 1972–1973 season. John Sangster composed the theme music, set to a variation on the tune of "Mademoiselle from Armentières." The lyrics were written, specifically for the show, by an uncredited writer. "Around the World in Eighty Days" was released on Region 1 DVD in the United States in a two disc set by Visual Entertainment on September 27, 2011. Around the World in Eighty Days (1972 TV series) Around the World in Eighty Days is an animated television series that lasted one season of sixteen episodes, broadcast during