The Barry Gray Orchestra - ‘Joe 90’ fluorescent orange coloured vinyl 7’’ single.

First appearing on TV screens in September 1968, ‘Joe 90’ was a unique nine year old boy with the ability to absorb the brain patterns of top experts enabling him to become the most special agent of W.I.N. (World Intelligence Network). Whilst there are arguably better-known scores amongst Barry Gray’s sublime catalogue of work with the Andersons, the composer’s work for ‘Joe 90’ is in many ways the most consistent and inventive selection he ever wrote. Developing a theme for the new series was always the musician’s starting point, and for ‘Joe 90’, the pop charts breezed into Gray’s studio, with an opening tune featuring a genuine groove. Mixing Gray’s inventive electronics with 60s surf rock guitars was an inspired decision. It is no wonder that this piece has gone on to enjoy a second life as a Northern Soul disco floor-filler.

Tracklisting -

A. JOE 90 MAIN TITLES / END TITLES

B. BALLOON RIDE (FROM PROJECT 90)