I'll Be There for You by The Rembrandts

In some ways, you have to feel sorry for Danny Wilde and Phil Solem, aka The Rembrandts, because despite an earlier successful album, they will be forever associated with only one song - the theme to bloody Friends. But then again, their music is played in millions of homes every day, and they probably cream off a healthy royalty from that. So sod them and their twangy anthem to twenty-something angst. I have to admit that, back in 1995, I thought Friends was great; even more foolishly, I thought Ross was cute and that Chandler was funny. It was the show everyone was watching, and this song was absolutely everywhere. It was a hit in the UK twice, and the first time round (in September 1995) my friends bought me the cassette single for my birthday. Thanks very much for that (why would you need to own it when you can hear it for free whever you turn on Channel 4?) If it wasn't for the TV programme it fronted, the song itself would otherwise be listenable to, within reason - it's the kind of wimpish, radio-friendly college rock that appeals to a large demographic. But I just can't hear the song without thinking of the Central Perk six doing the hand-claps bit in the titles; or the video where poor Danny and Phil are performing the song, while the show's actors 'goof around' in the background. There is talk of a Friends reunion show - but folks, it's not too late to start an opposition militia....

Crap lyrics: "Someone to face the day with/Make it through all the rest with/Someone I'll always laugh with/Even at my worst I'm best with you" - a career in greetings cards beckons...

Verdict: Group hugs all round.