The Sopranos has a iconic opening title sequence, featuring Tony Soprano driving through New Jersey, accompanied by "Woke Up This Morning" by Alabama 3.
However, creator David Chase initially considered a different song, by Elvis Costello, which would have explicitly stated the show's themes, potentially ruining the series.
It would have been a terrible choice.
The chosen song, "Woke Up This Morning", is a soulful techno track that perfectly complements the show's opening sequence.
Author's summary: The Sopranos almost had a different theme song.