You're likely thinking of the iconic theme song, which is a distinct piece of music that evokes the franchise. Here's a breakdown of its history:
1983 (The Real American Heroes): The original GI Joe theme song was composed by Haim Saban (who would later go on to found Saban Entertainment) and was used in the first animated series, "GI Joe: A Real American Hero."
2005 (Direct-to-video animated films): The theme song was re-used and rearranged for later animated films.
2009 (Rise of Cobra movie): The theme song was further adapted and remixed for the live-action movie, with a heavier rock sound.
2013 (Retaliation movie): The theme song was again re-worked for the second movie, "Retaliation."
Other Music:
While the theme song is the most notable piece, various other music was used for the animated series, films, and other media. This includes:
* Original songs and instrumental scores: Composed specifically for the franchise.
* Licensed music: Popular songs from the time period were also used.
To find out more about specific soundtracks, you need to be more specific. Are you looking for the music from:
* A specific animated series or film?
* The live-action movies?
* The original 1980s toy line?
Tell me what you're interested in, and I can provide more details.