I've been enjoying the Batman universe lately (see my last post about visiting the 1966 Batcave location). One Caped Crusader-related show I've never explored, that my students speak fondly of, is Teen Titans featuring Robin. This animated series ran on Cartoon Network from 2003-2006 and featured a theme song by J-Pop band Puffy (called Puffy AmiYumi in the States). English vocals were apparently used for serious episodes and Japanese vocals were reserved for silly ones. It's quite a catchy tune! I wonder if Spy Vibers can detect a familiar melody? The song actually borrows the verse from the Secret Agent theme by Johnny Rivers, as well as an inverted version of the guitar progression. Here are the two back-to-back, plus an added full version! I believe it's time for a Teen Titans Twist party. Enjoy!
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