Miami Vice Theme

In 2006, Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx starred in the film version of the 1980s’ television program Miami Vice.  In the past few weeks, original Miami Vice star Don Johnson has appeared in the latest Nike Lebron James commercial in a parodied reprisal of his role as Sonny Crockett from the television show.  It was, though, 25 years ago today that Jan Hammer hit number 1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart with the theme to the show.

“Miami Vice Theme” is among a list of a number of television show themes that have hit the top of the charts–a list that includes John Sebastian’s “Welcome Back” from Welcome Back, Kotter as well as the theme from S.W.A.T, among others.  Hammer’s tune is also the most recent instrumental to top the Hot 100.