Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless)

Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless) by The Mash was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, May 31, 1980 spending 3 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. "Suicide Is Painless" is a song written by Johnny Mandel (music) and Michael Altman (lyrics). It was the theme song for both the movie and TV series M*A*S*H. The song was written specifically for Ken Prymus, the actor playing Private Seidman, who sang it during the faux-suicide of Walter "Painless Pole" Waldowski (John Schuck) in the film's "Last Supper" scene.

Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless) FAQs

Who sang Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless)?

Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless) was performed by The Mash

What year did Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless) get to the UK number 1 spot?

Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless) first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, May 31, 1980

How long was Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless) at number 1 in the UK?

Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless) spent 3 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.