Crockett's Theme


"Crockett's Theme" is an instrumental song written for the hit NBC series Miami Vice. The surname Crockett refers to Don Johnson's character, James "Sonny" Crockett. The initial version of the theme first appeared in the episode "Calderone's Return: Part 1 – The Hit List", which aired on October 19, 1984. The song was composed by Jan Hammer and appears on the album Miami Vice II, the second volume of music from the television show. It also appeared on Jan Hammer's 1987 album Escape from Television.

Chart performance

Although not a big success in the United States, the song was a smash hit in western Europe, reaching number one in Belgium and the Netherlands for two and four weeks, respectively. It also peaked at number two in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

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Cover versions

Notable covers of the song include a single released by Trance Atlantic Air Waves in 1998, as well as a version released on the 1990 album Reflection by The Shadows.

Later uses

Between 1991 and 1994, the song was featured in a series of adverts for NatWest in the United Kingdom. It was subsequently re-released as a single in May 1991 in the United Kingdom as an A-side and B-side with Hammer's theme tune for Chancer. It reached number 47 in the UK Singles Chart.
In 2002, "Crockett's Theme" was featured in the soundtrack of video game , itself heavily based on Miami Vice. The game would become the fourth best-selling game on PlayStation 2.
In 2006, Hammer was asked to remake the track with American singer TQ.