'Ted Lasso' Theme Song By Brandi Carlile Explained
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Season 4 finale of Ted Lasso featured a surprising new version of the show's theme song, performed by 11-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile, marking the second time an alternate version has been used.
- The original theme was co-written and performed by Marcus Mumford and Tom Howe, with a previous cover by Jeff Tweedy appearing in Season 2.
- Co-creator Brendan Hunt explained the decision to use Carlile's melancholic cover was to match the tone following a somber scene, and revealed a full-length version of her rendition exists, which he described as emotionally powerful.
- Carlile's version is notable as the first time a woman has performed the theme, aligning with the show's new focus on a women's football team, though Hunt indicated it might be a one-time choice given its funeral-like mood.
- Further insights on the finale and potential Season 5 renewal are expected in an upcoming interview with Brendan Hunt on Deadline.
