True Blood Theme Song – Bad Things
When True Blood aired, it was probably my favorite TV show. One of many great things about True Blood is its music including the opening theme song “Bad Things” sung by country music recording artist Jace Everett.
“Bad Things” was originally released as a single in 2005 from Jace’s self-titled debut album. The song was later selected to be the theme song for True Blood in 2008.
The song did not chart when it was released in 2005 but after it was turned into the theme song for True Blood, it became a hit in several European countries including Norway where it peaked at #2.
Bad Things – Jace Everett
This is the official full version video for the “Bad Things”. I think I prefer the opening sequence for True Blood than this video.
Gary Calamar, who is a music supervisor for True Blood stated that “Jace Everett wrote and recorded THE PERFECT song for the opening theme for True Blood, although we didn’t realize it at first.”
He went on to explain how “Bad Things” ended up being the theme song for True Blood.
“Alan Ball, the creator of the HBO show “True Blood,” told me a little bit about his writing habits. He said he will work on a script for a while and when he needs a break he’ll take a little trip to iTunes do some exploring and $99.00 later will get back to his script.
It was on one of these excursions that Alan found Jace Everett’s “Bad Things” for his then new series True Blood. We all thought it was super-cool but wasn’t sure it was “the one”. Second guessing is second nature for me. So, I as music supervisor of the show, went on a search for some other options, and found some bloody fantastic songs. We listened, we grooved, we dug, but in the back of our minds we were all still humming Jace’s “I Wanna Do Bad Things With You.”
Soon it became very clear that Jace’s song was “the song”. It’s perfect. A devilish blend of sex, menace, romance and humor…and it kicks ass. In a way i think it helped Alan and the writers find the unique tone for our show. I think “Bad Things” will go down in television history as one of the best tv theme songs…right up there with Green Acres and Mr. Ed.”
True Blood Opening Sequence
Accolades
“Bad Things” as the theme song for True Blood was nominated for a 2009 Scream Award for ‘Best Scream Song of the Year’.
The theme song won Jace Everett a 2009 BMI award in the cable television category.
Reuse
- A cover of “Bad Things” recorded by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club was included on Volume 3 of True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series.
- Jace Everett does an acoustic version of the song on Volume 2 of True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series.