While a fair number of TV shows use popular songs for their theme songs, Ima Robot's "Greenback Boogie" wasn't a massive radio hit when it was first used for "Suits." As such, some fans may wonder how this song wound up becoming such an integral part of the show's identity. In truth, its usage was essentially a case of good timing.
"Greenback Boogie" was released roughly one year before "Suits" premiered. As "Suits" creator Aaron Korsh explained on X (formerly Twitter), "Suits" pilot director Kevin Bray apparently discovered the song at that time and suggested to the team that it be used as the show's intro. While the crew was also considering a different piece for the theme song (one that Korsh can no longer remember), they ultimately opted to go with Bray's pick, and the rest is history.
While neither Bray nor other members of the crew have spoken at length on why they felt "Greenback Boogie" fit as the "Suits" theme song, a cursory look at its lyrics and tone is evidence enough. The words ostensibly describe how financial greed can downslide into corruption — a problem that Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) often face off against in their jobs as lawyers.
