Axel F

"Axel F" is an electronic instrumental track by German musician Harold Faltermeyer. It served as the theme for the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop, starring Eddie Murphy, and became an international number one hit in 1985. The track reached number one in Ireland as well as on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Additionally, it was a number two hit in Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, and West Germany.

This article is about the song. For the character, see Axel Foley. For the 2024 film, see Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.

"Axel F"
Artwork for UK and German releases
Single by Harold Faltermeyer
from the album Beverly Hills Cop and Harold F.
B-side
  • "Discovery"
  • "Shoot Out"
ReleasedMarch 11, 1985 (UK)
March 18, 1985 (US)
Genre
Length3:01
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)Hans Faltermeier
Producer(s)Harold Faltermeyer
Harold Faltermeyer singles chronology
"Axel F"
(1985)		 "The Race Is On" / "Starlight Express"
(1987)

In addition to the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, the song appears on Faltermeyer's 1988 album Harold F. as a bonus track.

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