Don Johnson – Heartbeat (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1986

Heartbeat is an LP by Don Johnson from 1986 released on the Epic label.

About this album

Heartbeat turns Don Johnson’s TV fame into a glossy pop-rock album with genuine hit appeal. Released in 1986, it rides the era’s polished studio sound and lean, radio-friendly songwriting, led by the title track that became Johnson’s best-known single. The record sits firmly in the mainstream pop-rock lane, balancing romantic ballads and upbeat hooks with the slick production values expected from mid-80s crossover releases. More a snapshot of celebrity-driven pop than a reinvention, Heartbeat nevertheless became a notable novelty-success and remains the album most closely associated with Johnson’s brief run as a recording artist.

Genre: Pop & Rock