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Nov 9, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day November 9 1985 – Miami Vice Theme by Jan Hammer Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day November 9 1985, the Miami Vice Theme by Jan Hammer reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making history as one of the few television themes ever to hit number one. The instrumental track, written and performed by Hammer, perfectly captured the sleek, high energy atmosphere of the hit NBC series Miami Vice. Its pulsing synthesizers, driving rhythm, and...

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