The Power Station performing Get It On (Bang A Gong) serves as a backdrop to Crockett and Tubbs' investigation of corrupt cops. From Miami Vice, Season 2, Ep 2 - Whatever Works www.hulu.com/wa...
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@ghostlandgrand64 Жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Tony Thompson. Fantastic drummer 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@peakAV Жыл бұрын
The best.
@iplaypearldrums7935 Жыл бұрын
definitely
@rwright3395 Жыл бұрын
Bless him
@BlackRosary818 ай бұрын
Tony Thompson was a masterful drummer who helped defined the 80s sound! RIP ❤
@totaldarkfulleclipse11306 ай бұрын
@BlackRosary81 Facts
@spicypancakeproductions50573 жыл бұрын
You know its a Michael Mann joint when shit goes down in a club and the music is still going
@therespectedlex9794 Жыл бұрын
Is this a feature film, or was there one by Michael Mann? I keep trying to remember a film that it reminds me of, and it ain't Thief.
@kevinnelson66 Жыл бұрын
@@therespectedlex9794This was from an episode of Miami Vice during it's second season (1985-86). Michael Mann did produce a Miami Vice feature film reboot with Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as Crockett and Tubbs in 2008. Good film, IMO.
@therespectedlex9794 Жыл бұрын
@@kevinnelson66 Heard of it, but not seen it. But that was this side of 2000, I think. Thank you
@patrickbateman39445 жыл бұрын
Here's a fun fact about this episode. The Power Station got the gig to appear on the show because Don Johnson was a close friend to the singer, Palmer's replacement, Michael Des Barres. Johnson also introduced the band to the masses at 1985's Live Aid concert.
@SingaporeSkaterSam5 жыл бұрын
Patrick Bateman just read JT’s bio and he didn’t mention this episode. Only ref to MV was mentioning DD’s influence on rolled up jacket sleeves. (Don’t forget to return the video tapes.)
@kevinnelson665 жыл бұрын
Don was also hooked up with Pamela Des Barres for awhile. Of course, she hooked up with just about everyone.
@desertrose12264 жыл бұрын
Kevin Nelson yep she was a bit of a goer that one!
@bigdaddy71193 жыл бұрын
Michael Des Barres was also in the “Baseballs of death” episode as the extortionist at the beginning.
@bzhzjbzhzj88093 жыл бұрын
Yes he did ! Excellent fact and i am from Philly and actually went to Live Aid ! Although i was there for Black Sabbath and Judas Priest ! Still a metal head to this very day ! Christ Black Sabbath went on after Joan fucking Baez ugggh !
@jesusrenteria22405 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this episode back in the day..Miami vice was my favorite TV program 😎
@dianamaurer6135 жыл бұрын
Jesus Renteria I saw this at age 11 good memories
@TashTasha35 жыл бұрын
Roger B That’s awesome, I too was 19 in ‘85 and couldn’t wait for Friday night. I even had a White jacket like Sonny Crockett.
@hedgehogkatt5 жыл бұрын
Still makes me laugh when John Taylor says "you're right Crockett, nothing ever changes" as the band continues playing while Crockett starts a bar fight lol
@kevinnelson665 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than a good ol' barroom brawl to liven things up.
@superjoshi66544 жыл бұрын
Burnett was his cover.... but they used his real name
@PatRicNasty Жыл бұрын
John Taylor also insults Robert Palmer AND Michael Des Barres at the same time; he says that there is no difference between the two singers style...
@aba1791 Жыл бұрын
@@PatRicNasty Lol
@mickzurek Жыл бұрын
seems like it ws a cop bar@@superjoshi6654
@rogerdorn383 жыл бұрын
Robert Palmer is the only frontman for The Power Station.
@mariamery7025 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@peakAV Жыл бұрын
Looks like he got replaced by... a lot of drugs lol.
@therespectedlex9794 Жыл бұрын
@@peakAV Sonetime after this, at the end of the 90s.
@peakAV Жыл бұрын
@@therespectedlex9794 I just meant the new singer has always looked gakked out in videos I've seen. Palmer went on to something huge with Riptide, but luckily I got to see the Living In Fear tour when he reunited (without John Taylor) with the band.
@therespectedlex9794 Жыл бұрын
@@peakAV Gakked? No shit. What does that mean?
@lindacollins9032 жыл бұрын
Good partner Tubbs keeping an eye on Crockett while dancing because he knows trouble is brewing. And the band just keeps playing during the brawl. No one before or since, on TV, had the swagger Don Johnson has ♥️
@kevinnelson66 Жыл бұрын
Looked like Michael DeBarres wanted to join in the fight. Tony Thompson was probably thinking "Crockett's at it again."
@CofCGuy14 жыл бұрын
October 4, 1985. The 80s reached their apex when John Taylor appeared beside Don Johnson. The heavens rent assunder, the moon turned blood red and Barbie dolls chased after Teddy Ruxpin in a feeble attempt to prevent the collapse of the universe. Yup, that's how it all went down, brother.
@nightxmaneuvers3 жыл бұрын
It would be 1986 actually.
@mamakat31503 жыл бұрын
I remember the anticipation of waiting for that episode! Die hard Miami Vice and DD fan. Two worlds beautifully meshed to make this young girl’s bliss!
@stefaniedettmar2 жыл бұрын
@@mamakat3150 me too, me too....😍
@willfade79943 жыл бұрын
I loved Miami Vice! I remember being a kid and seeing the Miami Vice Show with all its action-packed acting and pyrotechnics at Universal Studios. Ah memories! I love The Power Station! Great band. 🎬👏🎶
@JOHNNYSGIRL19603 жыл бұрын
I love John Taylor. He is so great in everything he touches. SUCCESS IS THE WORD!
@aba17913 жыл бұрын
I disagree with your statement. He can't act for his life but I tend to overlook his bad acting skills by looking at his beautiful picture perfect face , hair and long legs. Ahhhhh!!! **_**
@mikaylacveta2 жыл бұрын
@@aba1791 what the fuck
@aba17912 жыл бұрын
@@mikaylacvetaHe has many gifts, but acting is not one of them and I can say this because I've seen most if not all his acting gigs ( there not that many, fortunately lol). Play the f00king bass John!😆
@pippishortstocking7913 Жыл бұрын
@@aba1791 I disagree. He's a good actor.
@SrWhite-tv2lv Жыл бұрын
@@pippishortstocking7913 He's a bad actor but everybody loves him
@MontrealMan197011 жыл бұрын
JT & DJ the earth must have moved that night.
@sh4rkbyt314 жыл бұрын
Oh my god does this version totally blow! Robert Palmer is the ONLY singer for Powerstation!
@emilymathews70734 жыл бұрын
He’s ok, but I prefer Palmer... RIP
@nickitremain-woodcock91973 жыл бұрын
Robert Palmer died too soon! He was a fantastic singer
@b.lukito60633 жыл бұрын
"you'll never noticed the difference.." John Taylor
@jameschumley94813 жыл бұрын
@@b.lukito6063 Narrator: _they noticed the difference_
@ecardullo102 жыл бұрын
It's a shame they only played live with Robert Palmer once. An appearance on Saturday Night Live. Very tough to find a clip of that performance.
@zoso736 жыл бұрын
Tony Thompson RIP.
@dthoneybear5 жыл бұрын
Miami Vice my fav TV series back in the 80's every Friday Night
@janicemcconnell3664 жыл бұрын
Miss it would love to rewatch the series again!,
@normandegeorge65265 жыл бұрын
Miami Vice was my favorite show back in the day. But I always wondered how such a high profile flashy under cover cop was known to everyone in Miami except the bad guys.
@Charleybones2 жыл бұрын
especially when he is driving a Ferrari Daytona as his daily thru the downtown streets and has a Scarab docked down at the marina.
@AverageAlien2 жыл бұрын
cause its the 80s, obviously, bad guys are dumb
@lucyboosmom Жыл бұрын
You're not supposed to notice that. lol But it was still fun!
@CarlosHernandez-kd2vb Жыл бұрын
That's T.V. for ya, still the greatest show ever on the tube!
@deadendfriends19753 жыл бұрын
Underrated album imo. RIP to the best dressed man in rock n roll..
@rwright3395 Жыл бұрын
One of the best ever made
@BossyGuyMike Жыл бұрын
So Murdoc really did survive that little excursion to "Val Verde"... I've got to say this is maybe his best disguise!
@RB233112 жыл бұрын
Great line dude, That lead singer was hiiiiigh ! Too bad the Robert Palmer wasnt in this scene. But how about Tubbs ---the mans was LOYAL to crockett . The fkn guy was dancing with a hot chic but kept looking to see if sonny needed his help & he jumped over shit and took 3 guys down .. That was a true bond ..a true Friendship !! love the vice...great clip ..rb
@Marine-oj6mx4 жыл бұрын
Robert Palmer has waaaaaaay more class.
@wassomebody23865 жыл бұрын
Back in college, we would sing “Get it on, do a bong, get it on!” Wisconsin ditch weed. Loved the ‘80’s.
@daviddeacon63965 жыл бұрын
wow... wish i was there....
@fever_spike4 жыл бұрын
Was Somebody LMFAO
@kittypiscean13 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Robert Palmer (yes, I know he is not featured in this video, but his replacement makes me miss RP even more)
@jenscholes96154 жыл бұрын
Michael Des Barres is nice and so friendly
@cnote7293 жыл бұрын
And the band keeps playing.....awesome
@edwardnardone74854 жыл бұрын
there should have been another for arcadia to appear on
@pippishortstocking7913 Жыл бұрын
DeBarres singing LeBon's lead just would be too crazy.
@GlassTarantulah Жыл бұрын
Set in a down low coffee shop.
@Sinjinator5 ай бұрын
Yeah and they could have played The Promise, and have Sting with them! 😉👌
@edwardnardone74855 ай бұрын
or else they appear instead the rap group the fat boys in a scene as a street corner band
@tendraftsdeep13 жыл бұрын
Too bad Robert Palmer is not in this...or with us at all anymore. RIP. He had style and class.
@susaneshraghi71244 жыл бұрын
Barry Slisk Robert Palmer had started on his own album , (Riptide) when John Taylor contacted him about writing some songs , RP had never agreed to tour etc ,when thePower Station album was done ,RPfinished Riptide
@jbot197511 жыл бұрын
not sure what i laughed at harder...Tubbs dancing or the bar patron punching the lady?
@emilymathews70734 жыл бұрын
Lol Tubbs is not great, bless his heart
@yolandawilliams78713 жыл бұрын
I laughed at both😂😂😂😂😂😂
@mishmashmedley4 жыл бұрын
And with this scene, Robert Palmer sat back and just laughed and laughed....
@evieraotacon4 жыл бұрын
It was a shame that Robert Palmer wasn't with Power Station anymore. John and Andy Taylor (Duran Duran) were the bad boys of that group. Also respect to the late Tony Thompson and their producer Bernard (Chic) Edwards R.I.P.
@mikeodonnell6799 Жыл бұрын
I saw the power station at the cow palace
@johndawhale31974 жыл бұрын
Tubbs vs 3 guys at once... That's kinda unfair on the 3 guys.
@billybull61494 жыл бұрын
We love 80s ana we love Miami Vice!!!
@troybltellison96153 жыл бұрын
Macgyver's arch nemesis Murdock moonlighting as Power station's new singer. He definitely couldn't "Act" like he was singing. Good griff! 😬
@HowardCallaway-q4p6 ай бұрын
Well, he did join The Power Station after Palmer left (after getting good ideas from JT, AT & NR about good music) and sung with them throughout the entire tour and Live Aid. I saw them twice on that tour. He was good.
@ThexBorg4 жыл бұрын
The walkup soundtrack music as they walk up is Vice - Grandmaster Flash
@annabanana8700 Жыл бұрын
"We jest gotta noow singgerr" wow JT is so good at pretending to be intoxicated. Oh wait…
@aba17913 жыл бұрын
"Virgin colada" that was me many years ago LOL John, honey, stick to bass playing cuz you can't act even if your life depends on it, but you don't have to, just stand there with your 6'2'' of deliciousness and I'll be drooling all over my keyboard. Gaaaawd, you're so f***** gorgeous it hurts..
@daniellamantia73243 жыл бұрын
Luv the song and I met Don Johnson at a club years ago he was so Kool true story ❤️
@judyb15394 жыл бұрын
I just about died when I saw this back in 1985!!!!😱❤
@MrLuigiFercotti4 ай бұрын
Vice was must see TV in the 80’s. Mann was brilliant at reading the room making the show reflective of the times and even influential outside of it.
@dianamaurer6135 жыл бұрын
I love when both dudes go down at once after being hit 😂
@izaakdaviddiggs2 жыл бұрын
The Power Station replaced Cary Grant with Vince Neil...
@TNbear0126 Жыл бұрын
😂
@blujazz100003 жыл бұрын
Damn this makes me miss being a teen in the 80s. DJ got me on to Lucky Strikes & flashy clothes.
@smartasianfriend99403 жыл бұрын
You'll never notice the difference....except we replace a guy with an understated singing style who looked like a waiter or a stock broker with a screaming guy who looks like a younger, shirtless Jagger who looks like he has a lot of street-dealing misdemeanor charges....
@marywealth64752 жыл бұрын
First of all, the "never notice the difference" comment was supposed to be sarcasm for the reasons that you didn't need to specify. Secondly, Michael DesBarres is actually almost a full year older than Robert Palmer, not younger.
@datacipher2 жыл бұрын
@@marywealth6475 jagger is older. Palmer always looked older anyways. U need to try reading karen.
@pippishortstocking7913 Жыл бұрын
🤣 "...younger shirtless Jagger who looks like he has a lot of street-dealing misdemeanor charges" OMG lol
@chrisklecker10 жыл бұрын
I think people ragging on Barres is a touch unkind. Jeez people, at least Barres has the energy and loyalty and he CAN sing. That being said, I kinda wished Macgyver would have walked in the bar and MDB pulls out an Uzi and unleashes.
@javierszapari58366 жыл бұрын
People use to be single minded, especially now a days, imagine if the band evolve in something different?, They approached Mick Jagger, Billy Idol, Mars Williams, and Richard Butler (of The Psychedelic Furs), and Mick Ronson, before Robert Palmer.
@wassomebody23865 жыл бұрын
The fight seen was hilarious. Thinking that it was probably not choreographed by Chuck Norris.
@chrisf16005 жыл бұрын
I liked the scene @3:25 where the guy lifts himself up over the barrier just as Crockett swings at him ;)
@joeseymour40734 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@Lamy000115 жыл бұрын
Saw this episode last night on dvd. Ok, from 3:26 I was laughing all the way!!! GET IT ON, BREAK OF DAWN... GET IT ON!!! The guy was still siniging!!!!
@joiwilliams47965 жыл бұрын
I love Crockett and Tubbs character,but I was hoping that Tubbs would redeem his self in the fight after dancing like that.
@sephjnr2 жыл бұрын
2:05 I'm definitely dancing because I feel good and totally not scoping for scumbags or wondering why my partner took off. Completely naturally feeling this, yeah.
@brianbytheocean2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Miami during these times. it was out of control. LOL
@Vrangsynn5 жыл бұрын
In GTA Vice City I entered nightclubs like this with a minigun
@ncwordman3 жыл бұрын
The "new" singer, Michael Des Barres, also played a singer on an episode of WKRP. He was called "Dog," and his band, "the Scum of the Earth." The episode was called "Hoodlum Rock."
@aba17913 жыл бұрын
LOL the name of the band geezzz
@josephgurtler96742 жыл бұрын
And many other shows and movies, I remember him as the restaurant manager who had to deal with Jerry Seinfeld’s smelly BMW because of the Valet that had BO.
@nopochoclos4 жыл бұрын
The nemesis of Angus Mcgyver!! haha crazy guy..
@FrankLechuga3 жыл бұрын
That was entertaining. Damn, that was a great series!
@JohnnyBrannan13 жыл бұрын
is this the coked-up lounge version of The Power Station?
@darkkiss72474 жыл бұрын
Yep
@judyb15394 жыл бұрын
Sadly yes. John looked horrible!!!😭
@MrSpeed-lt8gr4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed. But who wouldn’t notice. The Taylor boys are fried out of their skull.
@joefera89474 жыл бұрын
As Andy said, they "were snorting half of Peru".
@emilymathews70734 жыл бұрын
Lol
@tc96604 жыл бұрын
Shooting schedule must've been a little tight leaving them no time to rehearse that fight scene
@Najain4 жыл бұрын
Ohhh this parallel band was really good. I found it in the quarantine of 2020. In 1985 he was 3 years old
@therespectedlex9794 Жыл бұрын
Singer was Michael Des Barres, in 1985. Performing a T Rex (Marc Bolan) number, Get It On. Originally a 1971 single.
@devilsadvocate2694 жыл бұрын
3:26 what the hell did Tubbs just do? 😂
@bradbyington66624 жыл бұрын
Tyrone Phillips 😂😂😂
@joeseymour40734 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 3:28 for me
@catsnfashion80s Жыл бұрын
I HAD to watch this, when it was first on TV! Loved them live at Compton Terrace! (owned by Stevie Nicks' father) Robert Palmer or Michael Des Barres, love Power Station!🎶🎸
@witchflowers69423 жыл бұрын
I love the girls obviously dubbed “let’s go dance” lol. Very natural.
@rickastley23089 ай бұрын
Not the worst case of dubbing in the show.
@riccardovilla33564 жыл бұрын
Adoro queste scene..... DJ e PMT 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 musica fantastica grandi 👍👍👍👍👍
@nelprana58613 жыл бұрын
Power station(Robert Palmer)was a break away group from Duran-Duran. Simon Le Bon the original lead singer with Duran-Duran started who later started Arcadia. They later regrouped a decade later
@mariainesvargasojeda915 Жыл бұрын
Tremendo recuerdo, jamás me canso de escucharlos
@SantaCruz0089 ай бұрын
Haha I’m watching the whole Miami Vice series now from the beginning and I get to Season 2 and I see my boys John Taylor and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran in one of the episodes 😆 I couldn’t believe it lol that was so awesome 😂
@JTforeverL3 жыл бұрын
The balck dude can't dance for his life hahahahha
@lard_lad_AU Жыл бұрын
Power Station could have been massive if Palmer stuck around
@jaimeencinalatorre29672 жыл бұрын
John Taylor hard as a rock...
@gtboard4 жыл бұрын
John Roberts girl 🏆
@rickastley23089 ай бұрын
Another great example of spectacular Tubbs dancing.
@bigmaxy07Ай бұрын
I love how he just punches the woman without hesitation LOL
@Dayna-Punky3 жыл бұрын
I thought I had seen everything John Taylor had ever done!! I'm shocked!! 😳
@aba17913 жыл бұрын
The dildo too?
@Siloguy5 ай бұрын
"We got a new singer, you'll never notice the difference "....wow you had to be dialed in to know that was a reference to Robert Palmer before the internet.
@yunussh53854 жыл бұрын
Any fight scenes in movies should consult to Jackie Chan's fight scene production team to make it looks more real, better and fantastic
@edwardlazich11402 жыл бұрын
Always some humour in Jackie Chan's fight scenes
@resistente81855 жыл бұрын
I want that version of Get it on clean without the punch, bottle or cries
@oscarl.ramirez73555 ай бұрын
Dude was offering His Sympathy .
@ddm6257111 жыл бұрын
Can't tell this difference?!?!?!?! Whats up with that John!??! Michael sounds nothin like Robert.,,,
@bradlloyd62615 жыл бұрын
Yea really!
@marvinwooten44204 жыл бұрын
80's what a time.....
@robertacolarette1594 Жыл бұрын
Woooo John Taylor. 🥰
@moreme403 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite episodes
@TheGreatAlan754 жыл бұрын
Robert Palmer WAS The Power Station imo
@fever_spike3 жыл бұрын
Man, I hate that this has happened, but I’ve just had two glarin’ errors in this scene jump out at me: 1. The bartender says it’s a shame what happened to Rainey and Davenport; Sonny gives the group his condolences regarding Rainey and Lockhart. 2. Who in the hell is singin’ backup for Mike DesBarres during the song? Far as I can see, he’s literally the only one singin’, but you can literally hear a second voice along with his on the chorus, unless the drummer has a mic I can’t see...?
@emilymathews70734 жыл бұрын
Cute John Taylor
@EricAllenJett2 жыл бұрын
Instrumental in the beginning is Grandmaster Melle Mel's "Vice" featured on the official soundtrack..!
@MontrealMan197011 жыл бұрын
that neon behind the group looks like homer a commeth.
@a.fitzpatrick43954 ай бұрын
I went to a prom in an all white, Miami Vice Tuxedo complete with Ray Bans in 1985 !
@Hot80s6 жыл бұрын
4:10 gold
@cittikidd5 жыл бұрын
Taylor has done about 6 lines of beak to loosen him up for this scene. Clearly
@carloslaramurillo205610 ай бұрын
Michael Des Barres was the replacements of the great Robert Palmer., in Live Aid 1985 too.
@U.G.19695 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Robert
@Gman8888918 күн бұрын
Miss them days
@alabamagirl272511 күн бұрын
I love the original guys
@Kevin-kr5ok5 ай бұрын
Remember Don Johnson announced The Power Station at Live Aid !
@lesdelawder52975 жыл бұрын
The band should be named "Powder Station "
@emilymathews70734 жыл бұрын
Lmao!!!
@hellogodblessyou69464 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂✌️✌️✌️✌️🍻🍻
@blaineedwards80783 жыл бұрын
"That cocaine's a hell of a drug."
@Juki.2273 жыл бұрын
@@blaineedwards8078 con o sin cocaína fue un súper grupo!
@halenbud3 жыл бұрын
Get It On! Tony.
@tommyvette9693 жыл бұрын
THE BLACK BOUNCER HOLDING SONNY AND TUBBS IS A BODYBUILDER NPC CHAMPION MR FLORIDA 1978.
@KRAZEEIZATION2 жыл бұрын
I always felt Crockett doesn’t really engage with JT in this scene as there’s poor eye contact and clipped dialog. Maybe he didn’t know who he was in reality? I know Crockett is eyeballing criminals but it’s a bit awkward all the same.
@themurph200015 жыл бұрын
Shame they couldn't have Robert Palmer doing lead. Michael des Barres just isn't as good.
@cashmunnee87495 жыл бұрын
Jon Roberts chick from Cocaine Cowboys is the one to ask Tubbs to dance... 😂😂😂😂😂 Toni Roberts
@arabfootballhd42784 жыл бұрын
Yep ^^
@tinotse20073 жыл бұрын
John Taylor from Duran Duran
@VHSRetroTV2 жыл бұрын
oh my goodness!! this is awesome!!!!!
@happyicare50534 жыл бұрын
The song is ultra good,too😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘
@jmaguilarr4 ай бұрын
que puede ser más 80s que los ex Duran duran en un episodio de Miami Vice!!