The Secret Storm (soap opera)

     (CBS Daytime, 1954 - 1973)

     [Some theme information after 1965 courtesy Soap Opera music expert
      David R. Jackson, who has several screen shots of the various
      "Secret Storm" opening visuals over the years on his web page
      at http://lavender.fortunecity.com/indemnity/439/storm.html]

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Opening Theme 1 (1954 - 70): "Secret Storm Opening"

    [may have been adapted from Kingsbury's THEME below,
     but it has a separate listing in the ASCAP database]

     Composer: Charles F. Paul (ASCAP)

     1978 Publisher: Emil Ascher, Inc. (ASCAP)

     2001 Publisher: Emil Ascher, Inc. (ASCAP),
                        of New York, NY

     Copyright Date:
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     Recordings: 

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Closing Theme 2 (1954 - 1970): "Secret Storm (Theme)"

     Composer: Chester ("Chet") Kinsgbury (ASCAP)

     1978 Publisher: Emil Ascher, Inc. (ASCAP)

     2001 Publisher: Emil Ascher, Inc. (ASCAP),
                        of New York, NY

     Copyright Date:
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     Recordings:

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Theme 3 (1970 - 1973): "The Secret Storm", based upon a 2nd Movement theme in
                         Brahms' "Concerto in A Minor for Violin and Cello (Opus 102)"

    [This was the same melody used as a THEME by "Ford Theater" on CBS radio
     and television from 1948 - 1952 in a full orchestral arrangement...]

     Original Composer: Johannes Brahms (not affiliated)

     Arranger/Adapter: Charles F. Paul (ASCAP)

     1978 Publisher: Dore Music Company (ASCAP)

     2001 Publisher: Dore Music Company (ASCAP),
                        of New York, NY

     Composition Date: 1887

     Copyright Date:
     Renewal   Date:

     Recordings: 

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Theme 4 (1973): "Theme from 'The Secret Storm'"

    [Craig Pattillo's "TV Theme Soundtrack Directory" lists this as
     the final THEME. ASCAP only lists "Secret Storm Cues" by Layton, 
     so probably this is one of them...]

     Composer: Edward ("Eddie") Layton (ASCAP)

     1978 Publisher [of cues]: April Music Co. (BMI)

     2001 Publisher [of cues]: EMI-April Music (BMI)
                                  c/o EMI Music Publishing, Inc.
                                  of New York, NY

     Copyright Date:
     Renewal   Date:

     Recordings:

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