Move It, Football Head, to House of Blues for The Music of Hey, Arnold!

Hey Arnold! ended its original run on Nickelodeon more than 20 years ago. But, like any great animated series, it lives on, thanks to its emphasis on our best human qualities, the endearing and enduring lessons shared with viewers young and old by one adorable “Football Head.” And, like any great cartoon series, music played a role, setting the mood for the tales to be told. In the case of Hey Arnold! that music was a blend of jazz, funk, hip hop, blues and R&B and to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary, the music’s and show’s creators have taken those songs on the road. The Music of Hey Arnold Live! Tour makes a stop at Houston’s House of Blues Monday, November 16. The Houston Press met with the series’ award-winning music composer Jim Lang and Hey Arnold! creator Craig Bartlett by Zoom recently to discuss the lasting impact of the series and its score.

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