Meet the Man Behind the “Saved by the Bell” Theme Song

From 1989 to 1993, kids all over America willingly went to school on Saturday mornings. Scott Gale provided “Saved by the Bell’s” soundtrack and theme song, which came to him mere minutes after the show’s producers called him. “By the time I grab my books/And I give myself a look/I'm at the corner just in time to see the bus fly by/It's alright 'cause I'm saved by the bell.” The theme wasn’t supposed to have the show’s title in it, but it seemed Scott had missed that note … perhaps for the best. Today, the show’s four seasons only account for a fraction of Scott’s 2,000 network television credits, and to this day, he never gets tired of watching his friends at Bayside High.

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[geonidas]

Scott is a wonderful guy. I met him through a mutual friend many years ago. So up beat, cheerful and one hell of a musician..I was lucky enough to hear some of his amazing stories!!..he worked with some of the biggest names in Rock, pop and even Tejano! Truly a guy that lit up the room..

[AzlianaLyana]

When I wake up in the morning...And the alarm gives out a warning...And I don't think i'll ever make it on time...OMG Scott! I still remember the song until now! (Me still humming the song in my head hahaha) Nostalgic sweet memory :)

[jrkawasakiz]

I've always enjoyed that theme song and I've always loved the show Saved by the Bell even at age 40 I still love the show 👍 every Sunday morning me TV

[luvus]

This just warmed my heart ❤️ anyone ever catch Mr. Belding’s name ? Bel-ding saved by the bell..get it?

[robertoremelli]

The 80's/90's aesthetics is making a comeback, and I'm so happy about it.
Mark my words: 2020's will be the new 1980's.

[nsls]

Did we ever have a chance, im so excited, go for it and make my day are my favorite sbtb songs. And "falling head over heels" is my favorite song on the new class.

[davidr]

"Did We Ever Have A Chance" is still a great song.

[ATiOX]

This was my childhood! Awesome to see the face behind the iconic music.

[danielallen]

If he got paid $1.00 every time that song played on TV he'd still be a very wealthy man.

[KnightSlasher]

We were saved by the bell but who saved the bell

[LeeFall]

this guy should be a billionaire. "unfortunately how it works is...." 10% max

[avahaha_]

Omg, the TV’s were so small back then :o

[Likusfool]

This is why san antonio is great.(it be my home town)

[kaluda]

Damn, Great Big Story just got saved by the bell....

[bake]

Never watched this show but watched a video about it

[highrise]

I think Scott gale save the shows music by the bell.

[lamontking]

Why are people keep saying Zack Morris is trash ??? Wth he do to y’all

[andrei]

There were 2 different singers who sang the theme song. Michael Damian was one of them. Who was the other?

[chrismulwee]

I have a hunch that Elizabeth Berkley was really playing herself not just Jesse Spano.

[madisonby]

ITS ALL RIGHT CAUSE IM SAVED BY THE BELLLL!