Chico and the Man theme 

Teary eyed when I remember the world as basic living in the 70's... Miss the big cars, fruit stands and summer days seeing people actually enjoying life playing and having fun outdoors, instead of locked indoors on mobile devices.

One of the best TV theme songs ever created.

Tearing up as this plays. I miss the 70’s . Thanks Mom for giving us a wonderful childhood.

Though I was only a grade school kid in the mid to late 70's, I really miss those days.

That cute little baby chasing birds😍😃😄

Great Jose Feliciano, incredible guitarist and first crossover genius artist

This song, along with John Sebastian's "Welcome Back" are probably the two most recognizable theme songs of the 1970s. I'll also include Barney Miller's instrumental theme song.

One of the most beautiful t.v. theme songs ever! Gentle and lovely.

This is a totally beautiful tv theme song. I heard this last night on an AM radio station Pure joy.

I would go back to that time in a heartbeat.

RIP FREDDIE PRINZE.

First ever show I was into when was a kid. Beautiful song for a wonderful show. RIP Freddie, Jack, Scatman & Della.

I love this show! Freddie Prinze, Jack Albertson, Scatman Crothers, Della Reese. Great show, and the theme song sung by Jose Feliciano that was the jam!! Freddie was a comedic genius, with a very bright future. Unfortunately Freddie Prinze battled a lot of demons, and he internalized a lot of their problems ultimately committing suicide. Shocking, very sad and tragic.....#GoneTooSoon

I remember sitting at my dad's feet watching the show and I remember enjoying this theme song so much

This song always makes me smile. I grew up watching this show and Freddie Prinze always made me laugh. We were born on the same date in the same city, only he was a number of years older than me. When I first visited Hollywood in 2007, I went to visit his crypt at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills and left him a red rose. Still miss him.

Family and friends this song reminds me of. Going to the park and having a picnic. Going to have a big get together once this COVID is over. Everything rolled up into one that we missed the past year.

I always loved the low-rider at 0:53. Even as a little kid in the 70's, I gravitated towards all Spanish culture. Couldn't get enough of it. Remember this came on Friday nights after Sanford and Son. No better way to enjoy pizza than watching this. So saddened by Freddie Prinze's death. He had everything to live for.

What I'd give to go back to these days as a child again. So many things I'd like to do over

Mi hermano !, the great jose feliciano, just nailed it when doing this theme song!.

used to love this show and the theme brings back sooo many memories

Some of this makes me cry at 50 but like yesterday

This was a great song sung by very underrated singer.

I remember as a little kid waiting to see the baby chase the birds! It was my favorite part!

I cry every time I hear this .....Freddie Prinze was such a talent.....RIP amigo

I remember the day Freddie Prinze died January 29,1977 he was just 22 self inflicted gunshot wound wasted talent I cried when I saw the news report.

I too was in elementary when this came out. This and Welcome Back Kotter are my ultimate favorite theme songs ever. I sing this song like it's going to be the last time I'll ever sing, that's how much passion it has. Why would this be controversial?

Great slice of life from Mexican/Chicano LA in the 70s and that song will bring a tear to your eye

Take me back! Families were closer together, we had less distractions, and life was very simple, but all so good!

We will never see a show such as Chico and the man ever again. Nobody wants to keep the continuity of the original shows thus ruining these once perfect classical shows which are the foundation and break thru show that broke barriers! Today's tv executives are so brain dead to come up with original ground breaking shows are extremely few and far between! If you want to bring them back try their success formula...

So great to revisit the opening theme of the show some 40+ years later. It just nails the times. Such warm and wonderful images of community. Opened a window to a whole different culture to a white kid like me 1,000s of miles away, the sameness of us too. Just wonderful times to be growing up in a changing America........

One of the best shows of the 70s; Loved that theme song, and Lord, I didn't know there was any controversy on the song. I haven't heard that song in years. Had to come here to check it out. Thanks for the memories.

First time I remember crying after a celebrity died.

Really enjoyed this show when I was in high school. Jack Albertson and Freddie Prinze really had great on screen chemistry. Such a shame how it ended.

This song is one of the most beautiful TV themes ever! Feliciano is awesome, and this show was BRILLIANT! Every time I hear this song, it makes me feel warm and wistful for the way tv and entertainment used to be - when there were quality performers EVERYWHERE!

IMO, this is the best tv theme song ever. U can hear the entire version on on you tube or download it. Chico & the Man was a wonderful show and really innovative for it's time

This song was to cool man back in the 70's man!!🎼God rest his soul Freddiie Prinze gone to soon🙏🙁

any Donalds out there like me that thought at :52 it sounded like he was saying your name? "Donald, things will be better". Great song. I remember there was a theme song website that only had theme songs as wav files, glad youtube brought back all the classics.

Why is this "controversial" exactly? This was a great show, and great theme sung by Jose Feliciano. Where is the controversy?

It was the 70's I was a teenager and Vietnam was ending and things where looking up . Rock music was changing and R and B was growing soon to be Disco and dance and fun were all around , yeah I'd go back !

No one on a device. I am nostalgic for those times growing up in the 70s & 80s. Great show! ❤

REMEMBERING FREDERICK KARL PRUETZEL "FREDDIE PRINZE" (JUNE 22, 1954 -JANUARY 29, 1977) [06/22/2017]

70's and early 80's had some of the best theme songs

Wow great to hear the theme to this show. Now 40 years later miss it. 😍

Rest in peace Freddie prinze

Nobody rocks like Jose... or understands the emotions available in a collection of musical notes of the voice or by an instrument. Thanks for post. Regards

How I learned about Freddie Prinze. Life was good back then!

The toddler chasing the birds is just shy of 50😲

man you hit it right on the head,those three songs are my favorites from that time and I was only 5years old when I used to watch them.here it is 32 years later and It crossed my mind to search for all three and my heart is so glad:)

My first car was an AMC Matador - that thing ran forever. BIggest mitske I ever made was trading it in on a Japanese POS.

The three Gypsy Rose's are still ( Looking Good ) all these years later it's a testament of the quality of the craftsmanship. Jesse Valadez is a true pioneer innovator and legend of the Low Rider scene. RIP Jesse Valadez. RIP Freddie Prinze.

That little baby girl jingling the keys is now well into her 40s....Time sucks!

thanx for posting this, I haven't seen this show or heard that theme in YEARS!

Far out, those were some days... Jose Feliciano singing. Poor Chico.. RIP bro. Still love this song in June 2019

Wow! I remember this show! Memories😀

Damn I miss them days. I love the show.l love the song.

RIP Freddie and Jack ~

Love this song. Wish I could turn the clock back to these times!!! One of my favorite shows and theme songs from the 1970's (a era that will never be matched.)

Sweet Beautiful song. Don't care what anyone thinks I think of it.

Classic 70s sitcoms elevated TV viewing to amazing heights.

God so right where do we go from here brother

The 70's we may have all been broke but we were happy!

My mother grew up watching this show, mainly due to Freddie Prinze. She bought the DVD collection of this show and, on a whim, I decided to watch it with her. I must say this is one of the greatest sitcoms I've ever seen. Too bad there aren't show like "Chico & The Man" nowadays.

It wasn't controversial. It's just an upbeat little song about two very different people getting to understand each other. And it's definately not racist. People are clueless.

I lived in Ohio and watched every episode. I'm not the guy who usually adds comments, but this show really hit a chord for me. Welcome, Back Kotter and this made me see diversity in a new light. Sorry to preach. As a musician the songs ring true. Baretta is another one that hits me strongly. Sammy Davis, Jr. delivers very hard commentary on crime. I hope everyone enjoys the tunes as much as I do.

Best theme song and intro ever! It's Jose Feliciano how could it not be???

This reminds me of all the wonderful moments of growing up in the 70's....

Loved this show when I was a kid. I saw Freddie Prinze walking down the street about a month before he died. Thanks for the vid.

I miss hearing this song and I love Jose Felicia ! Brilliant Singer !

Brings back a lot of memories! Love this! Thanks!

Well put. This show was pretty important to me and my family. Being Chicanos we weren't used to seeing ANYONE on TV that represented us back then. Also, I love the shots of East Los. We lived there for a while before moving back North (my mom was raised in Boyle Heights). Thanks for posting this.

for the people who lost their home in Chico, CA

Hi Fred Miller do you remember when mom & dad had the same phone number for many years and address. things where so simple back then.

I loved this show, brings back good memories!!! Thanks for posting this song.

one of the best TV themes ever!!

I remember this programme and loved the theme song back then. Ahhhh memories!!!!

A truly angelic voice.

@JessTea You said it all. We used to get this on Thursday night on BBC2 in the UK. Such happy memories. I used to sing the song in the bath when I was a kid.

GOD be with you F.P.

I do too. This show is kind of a sweet reminder of how much better we had it... and most didn't appreciate it.

I have been playing guitar since I was 12 (now 55) and that blind guy could see a fretbaord better than I ever could... Sonny, Penn Hills PA

I was, I was a baby and just realized just what an impact this show made. The death and just how sunshine-like the show was. It was interestly profound about what had happened in the confines of this show both in front of the camera and behind it.

I think 🤔 people should just shut up and have an understanding of great the song and the show was.

Thank you for adding! I added this to my favorites. I enjoyed seeing this clip.

I sing this in my head every day at work. I liked the message when I was a kid and I love it now. This latino and this old white guy took care of each other. What I got from this show is that family isn't just your blood--it is whoever loves you. These guys and Scat-Man and Della showed what community was all about. We need this show now more than ever.

this song was so much more important then a TV sitcom theme song. Chico was short for Chicano. The Mexican American who was trying to find his place in America. A positive message by a great artist. so much different then the hate and victim mentallty the Mexicans , liberals and democrats spew nowadays. Thank Jose for this timeless and important music. It crosses all race barriers. Jose is saying DONT BE A VICTIM ! ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION BLACK LIVES MATTER ?????

Hahaha, I remember this show well. Our family watched it when I was a kid in the 70s. It's a great song. The show was only okay.

i remember this show and when i listen i feel a sense of sadness because freddie prinz is so missed and was such a wonderful performer ..but it also makes me feel a sense of joy this song cause things will be better .....

I still remember the Gypsy Rose. I talked with Mr. Jesse Valadez at a car in Los Angeles many years ago. A good man and perfgect Gentleman.

my fav tv show song...so sad when Freddie Prinze died..will always remember him.

Oh yes. I love this song in elementary school days. Thanks for sharing.

I was very young when this was on TV, but I remember it! Thanks for posting this!

I went to Mission Viejo High in the early 70's. Had a classmate that told many stories of hanging out with Jose. Quite the cool cat, and very talented.

RIP Freddie prinze

This theme song is so good I bought the album on vinyl. Jose Feliciano “And The Feeling’s Good.” The whole album, which includes a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Golden Lady” is great!

On this day in 1975 {April 12th} Jose Felliciano performed "Chico and the Man" on the late Dick Clark's 'American Bandstand'... Three months earlier on January 25th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart for a two-week stay, peaking at #96... It was theme song of the TV series of the same name, the series ran from 1974 to 1978... The series starred Jack Albertson & Freddie Prinze; Mr. Albertson won an Academy Award in 1969 for 'Best Supporting Actor' for "The Subject Was Roses"...

God bless Freddie, Jack and of course Jose. Great TV show, and very memorable song.

Such a hauntlng song...things wouldn't get better for chico and the man...little did anyone believe until 77..

freedie was a genious he was the latin lenny bruce and opened so many doors ...he was gone too soon from us but always remembered..the theme songs always makes me think of him with a smile and a tear...G-D bless freddie

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Chico and the man Ran from 1975 to 77 I belive. I was born in 71 and I remember this show being onthe air and watching it. I cant explain why, but The theme song always makes me sad even to this day. When I was a kid it made me cry. It seems to be filled with hope and despair at the same time if you really listen to the lyrics. Jose' Feliciano got an award for this theme. We all Miss Freddie :(