THE MAN WHO composed the sound of the Irish sporting summer has passed away.
James Last, who composed Jägerlatein – the music used in the opening theme tune of The Sunday Game – has died at the age of 86 at his home in Florida.
The music has been the soundtrack of the RTÉ’s flagship GAA show which first aired in 1979.
In 2004, RTÉ controversially opted to replace the long-standing theme tune but the GAA viewing public weren’t impressed and by 2008 the broadcaster had opted to revert to the original theme.
Here it is, the quintessential sound of the Irish summer.
– First published 14.11
