Crockett's Theme
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"Crockett's Theme (instrumental)" | ||||
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Single by Jan Hammer | ||||
from the album Miami Vice II Soundtrack | ||||
B-side | "Miami Vice: New York Theme" | |||
Released | 1986 | |||
Recorded | 1984 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:33 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jan Hammer | |||
Producer(s) | Jan Hammer | |||
Jan Hammer singles chronology | ||||
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"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
The song was a hit in western Europe, reaching number one in Belgium and the Netherlands, for two and four weeks respectively. It peaked at number two in both Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Weekly charts
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[1] | 29 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[2] | 1 |
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[3] | 22 |
Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 2 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[5] | 1 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] | 1 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] | 9 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 2 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[9] | 42 |
West Germany (Official German Charts)[10] | 4 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1987) | Position |
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Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[11] | 4 |
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[12] | 26 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] | 2 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] | 2 |
UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 33 |
West Germany (Official German Charts)[16] | 8 |
Sales and certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Netherlands (NVPI)[17] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[18] | Silver | 250,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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 1994, "Crockett's Theme" was included in the new-age music compilation Pure Moods as well as its 1997 re-release.
In 2002, "Crockett's Theme" was featured in the soundtrack of video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (as a part of Emotion 98.3 in-game radio station), which itself is heavily based on Miami Vice.[19]
References
- ^ "Jan Hammer – Crockett's Theme" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Jan Hammer – Crockett's Theme" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "European Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 21. May 30, 1987. p. 15.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Crockett's Theme". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 19, 1987" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Jan Hammer – Crockett's Theme" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Jan Hammer – Crockett's Theme". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Jan Hammer Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Jan Hammer – Crockett's Theme" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1987" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "European Charts of the Year 1987: Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 51/52. December 26, 1987. p. 34.
- ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1987". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1987" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Gallup Year End Charts 1987: Singles". Record Mirror. January 23, 1988. p. 36.
- ^ "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1987" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Dutch single certifications – Jan Hammer – Crockett's Theme" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved July 16, 2022. Enter Crockett's Theme in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 1987 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".
- ^ "British single certifications – Jan Hammer – Crockett's Theme". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "Song- GTA: Vice City Wiki Guide - IGN". IGN. March 27, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
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