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About This Track
“Axel F” is the electronic instrumental theme from the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop performed by Harold Faltermeyer. The title comes from the main character’s name, Axel Foley (played by Eddie Murphy), in the film. It topped musical charts in 1985 and remains a popular remix track. Mixes of “Axel F” topped European pop charts in 2003, and again in 2005 as the Crazy Frog song. In addition to the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, the song also appears on Faltermeyer’s 1988 album Harold F. as a bonus track. Reportedly Faltermeyer was against including it, but MCA insisted, as it was his most recognizable track.
Harold Faltermeyer version
Faltermeyer recorded the song using three synthesizers: a Roland Jupiter-8, a Roland JX-3P, and a Yamaha DX-7. The drum part was created with a LinnDrum drum machine. This version of the song reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. It also spent two weeks atop the American adult contemporary chart.
Harold Faltermeyer version
Faltermeyer recorded the song using three synthesizers: a Roland Jupiter-8, a Roland JX-3P, and a Yamaha DX-7. The drum part was created with a LinnDrum drum machine. This version of the song reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. It also spent two weeks atop the American adult contemporary chart.
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jelene wrote:
If this is cheese, it's delicious.
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GreenFuzzzz wrote:
Some of the best "cheese" I've ever had. Loved this track since it first came out!...wow I'm getting old...
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lukasz_pulawski wrote:
What a theme!
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JamesKmccann wrote:
pure cheese
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MelodieFM wrote:
Der Synthpop der 80er hat;harold faltermayer,jan hammer,Romanelli bekannt gemacht der Höhepunkt der Welle war Mitte der 80er,wird heute auf jeder Ü40 Party gespielt:-)
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JUDGEDOOM1 wrote:
O;
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RosaYounger wrote:
he Most Played Song On My Last <3
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Mia-P wrote:
I love the Simpsons spoof of this XD
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juansarmiento wrote:
classic!
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Feli_Cityy wrote:
it's the 1 best clip in a worl
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Arthur-Engler wrote:
YES !
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jimmyrabbitte wrote:
"Judge Reinhold! Axel Foley!"
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BEATLES77709 wrote:
.........INSTRUMENTALKULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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dedrabbit42 wrote:
Who is driving? Bear is driving! How can this be?!?
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CarrieEmmy wrote:
heh heh and then another heh heh heheheh
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cousinbull wrote:
all is klar
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Allredhead wrote:
EPIC
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MelodieFM wrote:
Das erinnert mich an die Formel1 der 80er Zeit mit stephanie Tücking,ingolf lueck,Kai Bückimg,peter illmann,dieser titel kam in die sendung und dann in die Charts 1984 war 32Wochen in Topten vertreten
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NicholasErwin wrote:
Such an awesome song, to an awesome series of movies.
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Miss-Random wrote:
Haha, this always reminds me of that penise showing frog :')
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