Theme from Police Academy (extended version) by Robert Folk

As someone who grew up in the 80's, and as a film soundtrack aficionado, there are certain themes that come swiftly to mind. Themes from Star Wars, or the first few Star Trek films, or Superman. Iconic themes.
While the name Robert Folk may not be as recognizable to the average person as John Williams or Jerry Goldsmith, he is responsible for a piece of music every bit as iconic and recognizable. The Police Academy March.
Themes from the likes of Williams and Goldsmith often get presented in nice, lengthy arrangements, either as "concert suites" prepared for the soundtrack albums, or as the score written for play over the end credits. With the recent CD release of Folk's score for Police Academy, I was looking forward to such an arrangement of his iconic march.
Alas, while for the most part I quite enjoyed the album, in this respect I was disappointed. The average track length was only 92 seconds. The track specifically titled "Police Academy March" was a paltry 66 seconds.
There were, however, excellent snippets of the march spread throughout the score. And so, using my rudimentary editing skills and a lovely program called Audacity, I decided to see if I could assemble a lengthier arrangement of the march for my enjoyment, using elements from five separate tracks as they appeared on the album.
I hope you enjoy it as well. If you do, please consider purchasing the official album, as released by La-La Land Records, and available at these places:
Screen Archives Entertainment:
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Direct from La-La Land Records:
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[@EBNall]

"I told you,Mahoney: Nobody screws with me." "Well, maybe one day you'll meet the right girl and all that'll change."

[@Sgtturtle22]

“Get out of here now!!!” *fires gun

[@AD17709]

“Thank you sir, I’ll be back later in the day”. “BE BACK IN 5 MINUTES!!” “Shit, I’m deaf”.

[@patrickgriffin6810]

"Look sir, New Pants!!"

[@chrismc410]

0:33

[@clairewilkinson2719]

"MAHONEYYYYYYYYYY"

[@zerox7619]

RIP: George Gaynes - Eric Lassard 2016 Bubba Smith - Moses Hightower 2011 David Graf - Tackleberry 2001 Debralee Scott - Mme Fackler 2005 Andrew Rubin - George Martin 2015 Ted Ross - Capitaine Reed 2002 ;(

[@blackpapa7]

Eugene Tackleberry

[@damanyocum149]

Loved David Graf as Eugene Tackleberry-miss him too : (

[@Aardbeinara]

Vendetta :( so sad. they will be missed.at least we still got Zed

[@horizontoday7874]

Vendetta Is Commissioner Hurst still alive?

[@elis.dora.charlesworth3147]

I Love all of them :c

[@abelkeinz7028]

80s has best movie themes ever. Back To Future, Robocop, Terminator, Indiana Jones, Police Academy …

[@peterkrug4124]

Batman, Gremlins, Tron, Predator....

[@Dagobert1234]

@@peterkrug4124 Aliens, Phantom Commando, Die Hard, Heart Break Ridge, Pale Rider, Full Metal Jaket, Tambours, Blade Runner, Wall Street, Escape from New York, scarface, trading Places, Lethal weapon, A Fish called wanda, The Right Stuff, Blade Runner, back to the Future, Rain Man, Angel Heart, Ghandi, Akira, escape from L.A., Fatal attraction, Young guns, Basic Instinct, Hunt for red october, lear and present danger, Patriot Games, the boat, Firefox…..

[@MrMagicianJr]

​@@peterkrug4124Superman

[@andreslopez5962]

The Flight of the Navigator, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Krull, The Goonies, E.T., etc.

[@MajinHercule]

I could listen to this many, *many* times.

[@AD17709]

100% agreed.

[@thomassmith5548]

I bet it was very very very good

[@jakeharmon-ev7fl]

I love. This song it’s the best

[@canadian_ray_finkleeh9019]

Capt Harris: "well MOVE IT MOVE IT MOVE IT"

[@ironbison1357]

"Pick it up, asshole! Pick it up!"

[@habanerofoxxo9728]

Iron Bison “You Pissant”

[@findesemana1989]

"Move-sky! Move-sky! Move-sky!" (PA7)

[@Toybountyhunter1974]

Get up Barbara! GET UP GET UP GET UP!! I COULD SHOW A MOVIE ON YOUR BUTT FATSO!!!!!

[@Hectorson3]

I can't watch Major Crimes re-runs without wondering if GW Bailey is gonna say, MOVE IT MOVE IT MOVE IT!!!!

[@Liam-YouTube]

This movie was the absolute best, and will always go down in history!

[@benlaskowski357]

Sure it's a comedy movie, but this music sounds utterly heroic. Loved the films.

[@celamantia]

My understanding is that they didn't tell the composer it was a comedy.

[@Kazenoshinta]

Five little ducks, heroes

[@rotoscopic8757]

Probably inspired by Animal House's soundtrack. Serious Orchestral Score, Hilarious Comedy

[@Johnlindsey289]

A classic

[@cigoLxeL]

@@rotoscopic8757 That's what makes it work. It's the musical equivalent of telling a joke with a straight face, and jokes always land better if you don't crack up at your own material.

[@davegriffith489]

such an ICONIC theme song, I personally feel it is up there with the 78 Superman and 89 Batman themes.

[@georgegraham9822]

Don't forget Back to the Future, yo

[@DarthAzrel]

Don't forget the "Raiders March".

[@joeytoves1178]

Star wars⚔💫

[@1jasup]

Robocop. Predator.

[@1jasup]

Beetlejuice

[@matthewiles5714]

This tune is so uplifting and heroic.

[@SergiofabianBarreto]

❤

[@Joyleaf84]

Haven't watched this in over 25 years and I still get this song stuck in my head

[@DrRobby1985]

RIP Marion Ramsey (Hooks) 2021

[@Sgtturtle22]

😢

[@Cybernaut76]

A huge percent of the cast has passed away...

[@coolisimox]

RIP Commandant Eric Lassard #PoliceAcademy, George Gaynes (1917-2016). Unforgettable actor!!!

[@honkeykong9563]

Yes, he starred in many, Many, MANY Police Academy movies.

[@achrafhammi1328]

Yea, :(. He is really good and he is very very very known

[@AdmiralAnderson]

With many, many, many wonderful recruits;)

[@eddie2803]

R.I.P ... if they live to 2017 im sure they will make new police academy.....i miss these guys :

[@artofthepossible7329]

coolisimox 99 sheesh could death had waited another year

[@GeoNeilUK]

Whatever anyone says about the Police Academy series, it had an _excellent_ theme tune.

[@thomassmith5548]

Marion Ramsey "Hooks" 1947-2021

[@mikemickypeterdavy]

"Now get your butts the hell behind that damn line BEFORE I REALLY GET ANGRY!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@aidanscarletwolf]

I personally think that rebooting classic movies such as this should be illegal. rebooting ruins the original! R.I.P. George Gaines, David Graf, and Bubba Smith.

[@kalevi5814]

more wierd laws please

[@someguyfoundation3903]

NEIN DUMKOFT

[@andreascarparo7305]

La Maura è una ladra disonesta

[@pavel_dev]

Agree

[@jangoescoricky9393]

every entry in police academy was great. I would rather they leave it alone, they would water it down too much with political correctness likely today. This franchise was based of archetypes and a lot of silly humor.

[@OldSchoolRasslin]

This should be the new American National Anthem.

[@eddie2803]

im not from USA but i think it should be awesome :) and when your football teams walk at stadion they will play this....that will be pure art :D

[@hhds113]

Please stand for the National Anthem

[@dannyneves4504]

Sung by none other then Michael Winslow 😂

[@ElDuderino3121]

I do think of Washington D.C. when I hear this!

[@MrChicago103]

Actually it makes me think of Canada, specifically Toronto because that is where the first few Police Academy films were filmed.

[@Stoneageway]

I loved these as a kid, especially Michael Winslow.

[@joyjeetpaul2218]

A truly unforgettable, epic series. We'll never forget !!! Every one touches our heart irrespective of languages and borders.

[@carolinab3404]

This may be the best movie song out there,, certainly instrumental wise. Love it! Sad the ones that have passed... they were part of our lives in the good ole 80's

[@johnnyngo2896]

This is without a doubt the perfect music for the Police Academy movies considering that it's very kickass and triumphant to listen to! Add to the fact that it appeared in all of the movies makes it even more iconic and memorable!

[@MathieuFortier1]

80s soundtracks were the best.. Police academy, Footloose, 48 Hours, the goonies, Beverly hills cop, Aliens, back to the future, Halloween, Fright night, robocop and it Goes on and on

[@murtazaehsan5861]

What about rocky

[@gigachad1834]

What about the a team

[@shunsato6621]

This was one of my favorite movie series of all time when I was in Japan!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a wonderful weekend!! God bless you all!!

[@cappucc]

I liked Tackleberry the most, it’s pity that he passed

[@arcticwolf9332]

But tackleberry is still alive and well!! I saw him in the movies yesterday. The actor passed away, but Tackleberry is doing great with all his wacky antics!

[@angelg6565]

R.I.P

[@bluecollarcanuck]

"What do you intend to do about Mahoney??!" "Why- what's he done now, Sir?" (Uncomfortable pause, look of extreme confusion) .."He's done...a very, very, *very bad* thing!" :D

[@iranicus]

"Nobody screws with me"

[@napalm5]

To whom sir?

[@pivottech8881]

@@iranicus "Well maybe you'll meet the right girl and all that will change, sir" ................... "GET OUTTA HEEERRREEE NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!" (BANG)

[@iranicus]

@@pivottech8881 ☺️

[@rachmanwalker4145]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 That scene was pure comedic gold!

[@FrankO-ek1ec]

I whistle this theme ALL the time

[@CyberIce2000]

RIP George Gaynes AKA Commandant Lassard

[@freddyramirez09]

+CyberIce2000 "Ahhhhh MAHONEY!"

[@mishaq6538]

+CyberIce2000 :( R.I.P

[@DeadSkullWolf1]

What????? I had no idea that he died earlier this year

[@brendensivrais7051]

So sad

[@vasyear]

WHAT? SHIT!

[@KrisWustrow]

re-watched this film last night -- still cracks me up and puts a smile on my face! Thanks for posting.

[@dechezhaast]

@Timothy Mckee yeah well that was 1 month ago

[@maksymiliangajda9920]

Yeah well that was 3 months ago

[@commie_remover]

@@maksymiliangajda9920 Yeah well that was 2 months ago.

[@kingofgalaxy9061]

⁠@@commie_removeryeah well that was 9 months ago

[@majorpayne100]

I’m going back to the ‘80s

[@H.C.Q.]

This was such a classic comedy! Every character was played so well. I loved them all, including this awesome academy march.

[@KirianOnline]

Well move it! Move it! Move it!

[@Solongsocialmedia]

Shame people now HATE it because of polive brutality. Now they see Police as Bad people.

[@aiseararokoliwa6043]

I love Police Academy

[@kalaong]

Sometimes I feel the only person still alive who likes this series, simply because it shows cops as fallible, goofy, *human* individuals trying to do good despite their(many) flaws(and often succeeding), instead of hypercompetent hardcases(Law and Order) or corrupt, stupid jerks(like most other comedies and some real life incidents AKA Ferguson PD).

[@thofus]

kalaong Well.. I'm with you on this one.. so you're not alone.. and I was entertained by the first 4 sequels of this great movie :-)

[@brendanjrice7307]

kalaong Cops arent racist. Its sad people base the exception as the rule

[@ravenfrancis1476]

@@brendanjrice7307 Yeah, cops aren't racist! The thousands of news articles every year about a cop disproportionately assaulting people of color and arresting much more of them than white folk even though they do the exact same amount of crime is the outlier!

[@TheDocAstaroth]

My friend, did you hear about that little show called Brooklyn 99?

[@davidmccarroll4685]

@@thofus police academy 4 has always been my favourite don't know why it just has

[@peraltawilson4382]

When I finished Paramedic training, my school played this awesome shit

[@handikakusuma9743]

i envy u :)))

[@tonyandrews9218]

You will give this a thumbs up.....NOW MISTER!!!!!

[@Kulayyu]

Who watched the movie series on a betamax as a kid because it was rated R, raise your hands! Who watched Rambo 2 at the movie theater raise your hands!

[@kenansehic6535]

Haris:"i told,you mahoney nobody screws with me! Mahoney:"Well,maybe one day you"ll meet right girl and all that"ll change Haris:"Get out now

[@rachmanwalker4145]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pavel_dev]

Damn... Teenagers don't even know about that masterpiece.

[@rileym4541]

Im 15 and I grew up on this shit! I love tac and his military gear!

[@genericusername2426]

16, bro.

[@Vestegnenforlife]

Im 14

[@bigteddyproductions3829]

I'm 17 and watched this series with my dad

[@lonelykraken2768]

I’m 15 and watched it when I was 13

[@Konsker]

love this version of the theme

[@555911]

I use this as a lullaby for my son. Works every time

[@Kazenoshinta]

Becouse is five little ducks hahahahahahaha

[@samuels.cummings9951]

49 dislikes from Harris.

[@lucyloud1857]

and mauser^^

[@callofduty3807]

Proctor!!!

[@desertoasistx]

Too bad so sad bye bye

[@kavirajnosib4648]

@@desertoasistx GET OUT OF HERE NOOOOOW!

[@KrayerInkghast2219]

Blanks and Copeland

[@AleBober]

I did some research on the actors who starred in this movie. So George Gaynes (Eric Lassard) was born in Finland in 1917. He moved to France in his teenage years. In 1940s he escaped the Nazi occupation to Spain, where he was captured by the Franco regime and held prisoner for 2 years. After his release in 1942 he wanted to go to the Netherlands to participate in the resistance against the Nazis, but instead joined the Dutch Navy in the UK. Because of his linguistic talents (Gaynes fluently spoke 5 languages), he was assigned the role of a translator in the Dutch Navy. He served on ships which took part in the Allied invasion of Italy and several in naval battles in the Mediterranean. He got honourably discharged from the Dutch Navy in 1946. He moved to the United States in 1946, got US citizenship in 1948. He didn't enter TV industry until the 1960s, but after he did, he made it big. One of his kids was short-listed to represent the US in the Olympics in 1980. Compare all of that - the war service, his linguistic talents, his acting experience, with all these modern shitty pampered hollywood stars. They don't make them how they used to, you know?

[@kriscook2423]

Most of the humor went over my head as a child but I still loved these movies. I think it's time to rewatch them. They don't make em like this anymore.

[@Kazenoshinta]

"Five little ducks went out one day" When you got it, your mind will explode. Genious!

[@philippegauthier9692]

anyone dare to play this on speaker on BLM protest ?

[@11Modern11]

Unforgettable movie.

[@DetroitLove4U]

Are these police real heroes?? I think so because they're from the best decade that rocked the most the 80's!!!!

[@ericcasarez8331]

Even though this is Canadian somehow it's still an American classic.

[@GCBlues45]

It was filmed in Canada,but its American

[@AugustShawn]

Oh how my delightful childhood memories come flowing back..... aaaaawwwww

[@kerry3355]

This is what you call a comedy !!! not the guff we have today.

[@Arkus]

This theme needs more Likes! Move It! Move It! Move It!

[@WWENETWORKGAMING]

I have this stuck in my head

[@BRYAN42681]

+WWE NETWORK GAMING me 2

[@leepreston9637]

Would everyone do us a favor and not ruin this movie with a remake.

[@laurencegresty8350]

Love all these films,cast and this theme tune ❣❣❣🤗🤗🤗💘💘

[@twi1992]

I hope this movie's awesome theme song has brought you happiness many, many, many times over....

[@tammie1078]

Just finished this movie, it should have won awards, the this score is just uplifting and beautiful, ha says clowns for cops too ha great though. I hope most of the cast made it through all the movies, the cast was perfectly picked and a great story!

[@Pander1985]

This is very very very very good, I shall add this to the rare ‘ favourite’ list!..

[@laurencegresty877]

Love all the films and this theme☺☺☺😁😁😁🤩😍🤗🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@TayannaStudios]

This tune always makes me smile from ear to ear :)

[@nickwilde8329]

That's my job now. 👮‍♂️🤚

[@castielmaverickwentworth82074]

Catchy theme song. I always thought Cary Mahoney was so adorable. Love you Steve Guttenberg!! Rest in peace George and the actor who plays Tackleberry I forget his real name.. rest in peace Bubba.

[@magdalenoadventures8049]

Great song

[@jimmyfranchise1544]

This movie is a major part of my childhood. What a golden age for comedies!

[@Damar158]

I loved these films as a kid

[@samanthazanchettin9299]

I just love this track! The whole movie is great and the soundtrack is terrific :) the characters are fab My favourite are Mahoney and Tackleberry :) they're simply awesome

[@johnnyfavorite1194]

I’m immediately reminded of the soundtrack for Animal House. A Serious sounding score for a movie that’s anything but. I suppose comedy set to a regal score is funny in itself.

[@TheMattst73]

I play this before going to the office for work.

[@OntarioAndrew]

Taaaaaaaackleberrrrry!!!

[@391C]

I could never forget this, watching these movies as a kid with my father.

[@txst8cat]

You could totally “sneak” this into a graduation performance and, at the very least, the kids would be none the wiser.

[@namelessjedi2242]

Don’t get me wrong, I like the films, but I doubt they’d have been as popular and beloved without the GREAT musical scores by Robert Folk.

[@AdmiralAnderson]

Loved watching these movies, favorite character has to be Commandant Lassard, no doubt about that;)

[@mairtforde]

Many Many Many likes!

[@jessicaandre3522]

Martin Forde many many many views !

[@scorchx3000]

JESSICA ANDRE He is a very very very amazing character.

[@josevicenteparrillagarcia-5791]

I love this film. for many years that have past is one of the best comedies that have been made.

[@philiphubbard6234]

Police Academy was brilliant only the one's that started the great G. W. Bailey.

[@richbrass12]

Hearing this makes me miss playing in a concert band

[@DavidLewis2099]

OMG! You could tell people that never saw these movies that this is a high school marching band song!

[@SATANICDRIFTER]

For some reason this is the most common tune I get stuck in my head

[@saifrashid8701]

Eugene Tackleberry, Hightower, Carey Mahoney, Larvell Jones, Debbie Callahan, Bud and Kathleen Kirkland, Karen Adams, Tomoko Nogata, the best team

[@horizontoday7874]

Hightower’s first name is Moses

[@francisvalanzola3861]

Not to mention the one from the first sequel: Vincent "Vinnie" Schtulman !

[@sev1626]

@@francisvalanzola3861 Hahaha, yes-

[@jacksontuttle8229]

"well, MOVE IT, MOVE IT, MOVE IT"

[@DavidTyler]

Shut up Harris

[@Hammburger]

When I first heard that Marge was joining the police academy, I thought it would be fun and zany, like that movie "Spaceballs." But instead it was dark and disturbing, like that movie "Police Academy."

[@kidkylo6691]

One of the best movies and theme songs. This song is right after star wars

[@damanyocum149]

Agreed

[@MichaelHanleyAuctioneer]

"You mean I'm trapped here?" "Why yes... We all are.."

[@MRSYSTEM96]

I would love another Police Academy movie. Even without the deceased actors they could still bring back the surviving and make another sequel

[@Jarod-sm5rf]

Saw this a few years ago with my dad on tv fell in love instantly

[@gamersthumbs4673]

Wow.. just got this stuck in my head and I knew it was the theme song. Love the movies!

[@G33KSPALACEdotCOM]

If it wasn't for Lord of the Rings, these movies would still be my all time favourites, but they're a bloody close second. But the theme is still the best around :D

[@heichel1625]

Police academy

[@donbrynelsen2157]

One of my favorite bits, Michael Winslow's character disperses a group of rioters by doing machine gun noises over a squad car's PA speaker!

[@luislopes2494]

How the Fuc_k there is no Police Academy 8....why the delay?? we still have some PA legends alive.....

[@robertwalton7307]

Way to go Robert Folk! Lexington High School Class of 1967 Lexington,MA

[@spicec3613]

It is a good movie chaalie!

[@sethcarlow8363]

Awesome,just awesome. wow,loved it so much.

[@napalm5]

3:00 Now wise guy you run, dont trot and you get yourself a new pair.

[@emile5921]

This is the 80s' anthem!

[@doowopsoprano9867]

I watched the very first one the first time in I don't remember how long. It was almost eerie when the original theme came on during the opening credits. It was crazy.

[@damanyocum149]

I had a major crush on Leslie Easterbrook when I was a kid back in 1984-she was hot then, and still is today : ) what a lady

[@timpaciga4523]

STAND YOUR GROUND "LENNY HAWK"

[@bigman10239]

this song is epic! mahoney, i told you not to screw with me!

[@georgegraham9822]

well, maybe one day you'll meet the right girl, and all that will change

[@pinkduvetdiva]

George Graham Get out of here NOW!

[@rostomali3158]

@@georgegraham9822GET OUUUUUUT!!!!!!

[@mikemickypeterdavy]

Just the music makes me laugh 🤣. "The people here are very rude, Mr Mayor." "I'm sorry to hear that, Captain Dork!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@rekahorvath1194]

Jó ez a zene 😘👍

[@ronielnunes8947]

Nostalgia de mais. Infância marcada por bons filmes/desenhos e trilhas sonoras fodas!

[@aidanscarletwolf]

btw, does anyone remember that George Gaines was in Punky Brewster long before he graced the screen as commandant lassard?

[@billsmith9249]

yup, about the only episode of punky brewster I remember was when they did that special when that shuttle exploded. I think Webster did a special on that topic also.

[@jasonrodarte2681]

NO, Henry was Punky's guardian or something.

[@samclark379]

It wasn't "long before". They were more or less concurrent.

[@dancastro6873]

@@jasonrodarte2681 Yes but then he became her father after he recovered from his ulcer

[@bb7931]

It wasn't long before....they both came out in 1984.

[@cuzmuzis]

The memories ...