This hit from Mike and The Mechanics was heard on the Miami Vice episode, Baby Blues, which aired on November 21, 1986. Miami Vice will always be one of my all time favorite shows. It was the first to combine MTV with police action drama.
Good stuff for an album over 20 years old. First heard it on a Miami Vice episode with Crockett and Tubbs entering a house to catch a suspect, then the house gets blown up by a bomb.
I saw them on the tour for this album during the summer of 1986 at the San Diego County Fair. I love this song. It definitely sounds very 80s but it still holds up well nearly 30 years later.
RIP, Paul! One of the most under-rated voices I've ever come across. What is Mike and the Mechanics without him? I mean, Paul Carrack's voice is great as well, but Paul Young's....
hey Big T how doin pal ??? feeling better ?? I hope so .. When you coming to NYC , Anytime soon?? I hope .. please let me know in advance .. Cheers , God Bless.
As I've said on another post, I never realized Paul Young did the vocals on this. I'd always thought it was Paul Carrack, who sang lead on "Silent Running." I have a new respect for Paul Young. Excellent vocals, excellent song ! ! !
Ironically, at the moment, I chose to listen to this M&M track, Radio 2 played (the single edit of) 'Abacab', but I only heard the play-out cos this was on louder, hehe. So there you go..
look at all the stars that played on that show Miami vice. Laurence fishburne Wesley snipes eartha kitt cat woman from batman tv 60s steve buscemi bill Paxton Michael Richards Kramer liam neeson stanly tucci wow that's a lot of stars that was a no name cool like watching the seires.
Yeah well I bought this album the year it came out. I don't need Miami vice to make it any better. Rutherford wasn't the brains behind Genesis - that was Peter Gabriel - but he wrote some amazing music. And Paul Young is a FREAK - and so is Paul Carrack.
"in no form am I trying to take credit for the content shown" Well you should at least take credit for knowing how to operate the internet enough to post the song. Great song.
Why, in God's name, hasn't anyone posted "Par Avion"?!? Far and away their best song. This other stuff is crap in comparison! Friggin' GRRRR! Somebody post it up! The ALBUM version, not the lousy live version.
+Storm Actually, if kind of does. Sounds like a song that would appear on a Kerry Livgren/AD album. His "Art Of The State" album has a lot of echo type songs with keyboard solos that sound very similar. Typical 80's fashion I suppose
Miami Vice episode "Baby Blues" - one of the top 10 episode in the series.
This hit from Mike and The Mechanics was heard on the Miami Vice episode, Baby Blues, which aired on November 21, 1986. Miami Vice will always be one of my all time favorite shows. It was the first to combine MTV with police action drama.
Watching that episode right now!
Michael Mann has an incredible ability to match the prefect music for the moment
Good stuff for an album over 20 years old. First heard it on a Miami Vice episode with Crockett and Tubbs entering a house to catch a suspect, then the house gets blown up by a bomb.
This song reminds me of my senior year in high school 1986, man that was a great year!
I was just going into the 2nd grade, but man I do remember how simple things were, just family being around each other and all. No internet!
Belongs to the "Soundtrack Of My Life" - An all time classic!
Gestern noch mal nee Folge von Miami Vice gesehen, absolut Top.
Das lied passte wie die Faust aufs Auge!!!
I saw them on the tour for this album during the summer of 1986 at the San Diego County Fair. I love this song. It definitely sounds very 80s but it still holds up well nearly 30 years later.
RIP, Paul! One of the most under-rated voices I've ever come across. What is Mike and the Mechanics without him? I mean, Paul Carrack's voice is great as well, but Paul Young's....
The best rocker on this innovative album!
one of my favourate songs ever miss you paul young RIP
This LP remains a Definitive MASTERPIECE ... :)
HI BIG T HOPE YOURE FEELING BETTER PAL..
Thanks Derek; I AM! And, I'm Grateful for Friends such as Yerself! Cheers Buddy ...
my pleasure , be well .. hopefully we'll meet soon !!
hey Big T how doin pal ??? feeling better ?? I hope so .. When you coming to NYC , Anytime soon?? I hope .. please let me know in advance .. Cheers , God Bless.
This is one of those classics I think would be a great opening concert song!
This scene was re-enacted for awhile at The Universal Studios theme park as I recall. Vice...there is no substitute.
Miami vice anyone?
Just watched the episode last night. On DVD, which is the only way to watch most shows, because the asshole networks hack them up.
Baby Blues episode ;-)
Yup. And this is my new fav song from Miami Vice. Until I run into something better. But I doubt it
An amazing contribution to music, if only we could have more!!,
Right up there with In The Air Tonight and Mercy as far as "Going To A Gunfight" music on MV goes...
Belle chanson de la série Miami vice❤❤
Look at all the Vice fans. I LOVE it!!!
Their best song - loved when it was played on Miami Vice
Great song. It also featured in the Miami Vice episode Baby Blues (S3E09).
Very cool song. I always like it every time I hear this. Very nice job Mike and the Mechanics.
Love this song! Takes me back to the 80s, the BEST music ever!
funny thing about there first album it was supposed to be the sound track for sci-fi movie.The movie never got made but the music was a hit
this song pops into my head when I have a raging hangover
my high school basketball team used to run out to this
A Burnette and Cooper sent me
Takes me back,I love it!
As I've said on another post, I never realized Paul Young did the vocals on this. I'd always thought it was Paul Carrack, who sang lead on "Silent Running." I have a new respect for Paul Young. Excellent vocals, excellent song ! ! !
Wow, I never would have thought about Paul singing this ,as to his earlier efforts, no offense, just is totally different for him. Love it ! !
+bucky468 Paul Young isn't dead...
Paul young was my favorite but carrack was brilliant as well.
Superb Paul young brilliant
yep that's true watching Miami vice
Temazoo!!
Foi uma das melhores.
25 years ago to be exact. This album came out in 1985.
Ironically, at the moment, I chose to listen to this M&M track, Radio 2 played (the single edit of) 'Abacab', but I only heard the play-out cos this was on louder, hehe.
So there you go..
Paul Young forever!!!
@gazmini81 i didn't know that Paul Young is dead.
I love his voice
. I miss the 80's
very good - not quite Manowar or Rammstein but very good
season 3 number 10
I listen to this song when I have a monstrous Hangover
Love your profile name and pic! Duran Duran fan, I see! Cool. 👍
I have to agree
essa é show
ALL right april 2020
John Kirby did the vocals for Par Avion.
@Huskerz007 If by "bury" you mean "bow to", then yes, I agree.
with a big distance their best song
I want to hear "A Call To Arms".
@musicismyempire Miami vice. Never seen it, what's it about?
what did you expect from 70% of Genesis? Nothing but good job!
my dad joe listens too good music
look at all the stars that played on that show Miami vice. Laurence fishburne Wesley snipes eartha kitt cat woman from batman tv 60s steve buscemi bill Paxton Michael Richards Kramer liam neeson stanly tucci wow that's a lot of stars that was a no name cool like watching the seires.
Great vocals. Just try and hit that key, when in unison sings, Keeps me hanging on.
@DCHurlford1 silent running?
taken in?
check this out, its the youtube video showing the very scene where this was played on Miami Vice: /watch?v=MGlq9D4bIu0
You have no idea mate O_O
Gina was so fine wasn't she? cmon crockett what are you waiting for?
Yeah well I bought this album the year it came out. I don't need Miami vice to make it any better. Rutherford wasn't the brains behind Genesis - that was Peter Gabriel - but he wrote some amazing music. And Paul Young is a FREAK - and so is Paul Carrack.
Aids song 80s mia6
"in no form am I trying to take credit for the content shown" Well you should at least take credit for knowing how to operate the internet enough to post the song. Great song.
@DCHurlford1 ay, ok..;-)
I don't think I want one. Peace:)
Why, in God's name, hasn't anyone posted "Par Avion"?!? Far and away their best song. This other stuff is crap in comparison! Friggin' GRRRR! Somebody post it up! The ALBUM version, not the lousy live version.
Is it just me, or does this song sound like something a Christian rock band would write? Especially the band Liaison.
Not in lyrics, but in instrumentation.
+Storm Actually, if kind of does. Sounds like a song that would appear on a Kerry Livgren/AD album. His "Art Of The State" album has a lot of echo type songs with keyboard solos that sound very similar. Typical 80's fashion I suppose
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