Days of our Lives and its fans are mourning the loss of Bobby Hart, the final surviving member of the legendary songwriting team behind the soap’s unforgettable theme music. Hart died on September 10, 2025 at the age of 86. His passing marks the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to echo through every episode of the long-running daytime drama.
A Musical Legacy
Hart, along with Charles Albertine and Tommy Boyce, co-wrote the theme song that has opened Days of our Lives for generations. The piece, often paired with the iconic hourglass imagery and the words “Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives,” became more than just an introduction—it became part of television history.
Charles Albertine died in 1986, and Tommy Boyce passed away in 1994. With Hart’s passing, all three men responsible for creating one of the most recognizable theme songs in daytime are now gone. The show paid tribute by honoring their contributions and emphasizing that their music lives on in the heart of the series.
Beyond Salem
Bobby Hart’s career stretched far beyond DOOL. Alongside Boyce, he was part of the famed songwriting duo Boyce and Hart, who penned hits for The Monkees, including “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone.” The pair also recorded their own chart-topping songs in the 1960s and 1970s, leaving an indelible mark on popular music.
Hart’s work bridged the worlds of rock and roll and television, and his contribution to DOOL ensured that his name would forever be tied to one of daytime’s most enduring productions.
The Enduring Theme
For soap fans, the DAYS theme is as much a character as anyone who’s ever appeared on the canvas. Its opening notes signal comfort, tradition, and connection across decades of storytelling. As the show reflected in its tribute, “Their legacy will live on for us and for our fans with each and every episode.”
With Hart’s passing, viewers are reminded of the enduring power of music to define a series and connect generations. Every time the theme plays, it serves as a reminder of the artistry of Hart, Albertine, and Boyce—and the timeless stories they helped usher onto the screen.
Soap Hub sends its deepest condolences to Hart’s family, friends, fans, and the cast and crew of DOOL.
