In 1983, the show introduced what is arguably its most famous theme song, 'Changing Keys'. 'Big Wheels' was officially released on Varѐse Sarabande's 2000 compilation The Best of TV Quiz & Game Show Themes. While distinctly its own piece of music, 'Big Wheels' has some musical motifs that resemble 'Give It One', most notably in the use of piano. When Wheel of Fortune was picked up for series, the theme song became 'Big Wheels' by Alan Thicke. Portions of it were used throughout other parts of the game as well. Horn Two (which, incidentally, also features a rendition of 'Spinning Wheel').
The second and third pilots hosted by Edd Byrnes both used 'Give It One', composed by Canadian trumpeter Maynard Ferguson and featured on his 1972 album M.F.
The only other music used on the show is Griffin's own 'A Time for Tony', which played during the Bonus Round. It is unknown who performed these specific renditions.
The only other cue used during the pilot was an instrumental version of Blood, Sweat & Tears' 1969 single 'Spinning Wheel'. Sherman for the 1968 musical film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The first of the pilot episodes, Shopper's Bazaar, used an instrumental version of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', originally composed by Richard M. The show has used several opening and closing themes.
