In 1985 Tangerine Dream released their new-style album Le Parc. Meant to be an accompaniement to different “parks” around the world, it enraged many TD loyalist, who were not ready for the new, streamlined version of TD. “Songs!?!? Who wants songs from Tangerine Dream?” People wanted experiences, trips, emotional journeys.

In retrospect the album is actually pretty good, Le Parc works (that is, if your visit to Yellowstone doesn’t last for more than 8 minutes…) as a brief musical introduction to famous national parks around the world, whether your in the Tiergarten in Berlin, or the Tuilleries in Paris.

The only song on the album that had nothing to do with parks was the song Streethawk.

Streethawk was the theme to the brilliant short-lived american TV show of the same name. Don’t remember it?

To recap: A streetwise cop is injured on duty. A secret government agency hires him to ride a proto-type motorcycle which can go speeds up to 300 mph(!!!!) and shoot missles. But the guy doesn’t really control the motorcycle, it’s controlled by a guy in a room somewhere else, who has a hard time getting the ex-cop to do what he tells him to. Comedy and Drama ensue (as well as action and some romance!).

Streethawk the song had nothing to do with parks, and everything to do with silly Americans.

Please enjoy the download, the accompanying video and the memories!

Tangerine Dream - Streethawk (Radio Remix)