"You're a Bold Kid, Arnold."

"Hey Arnold!" is one of many reasons why I'm proud to be a product of '90s entertainment, especially cartoons. Here was a show with depth, heart, subtle humor, and characters who'd tackle real problems (bullies, rough family life, peer pressure) without resorting to zany editing or the easy way out. It was Nickelodeon's best effort, and whenever I peripherally catch wind of what's popular on the network now, I get downcast and grim. God, was I lucky to catch its heyday.

Regardless if you know it or not, "Hey Arnold!" wouldn't've been half what it was without the supporting music of Jim Lang. Tiny tracks of emotion and pigeon-necking vibes, playful and grounded in light jazz and synth R&B. If you're a fellow '90s brat, I'll bet you'll be hard-pressed to not remember at least a few of these nuggets...they're in our blood.

Below are links to some hand-picked mainstays, and if you visit the sponsoring YouTube channel you can hear more (he had very pretty violin flutters for Helga as well, and don't skip over the 30-second bits). Oh, you can also watch a few choice episodes. 'Nough said.

My tiny blue hat is off to you, Mr. Lang. Thanks for being a part of my childhood:

Jim Lang--"Groove Remote"



"Groove Remote (Abner)"

"The Moral Is"

"The Kids Finally Get It"

"Rhonda’s Party Source"

"Meet Angel"

"Invisible Hippo 2"

"Home Wit Jerome"

"Helga and Arnold Make Up"

"Dangerous Lumber"

"Caper at Gene’s"

"Mom and Dad"


--The Last Moslow

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