The Cop Rock Theme Song, titled “Under the Gun,” serves as the musical introduction to the TV show “Cop Rock.” This unique series, which aired in the United States on ABC in 1990, was a crime drama with a twist—it featured musical numbers. The theme music was composed by Randy Newman, a well-known musician and songwriter.
The opening theme, performed by Randy Newman himself, set the tone for the show, blending elements of crime drama with musical flair. In addition to Newman, a team of composers, including Mike Post, Stephen Geyer, Amanda McBroom, Donald Markowitz, Greg Edmonson, Brock Walsh, Ronald Boustead, Kathleen Wilhoite, Jim Wilhoite, and Harvey Estrada, contributed to the musical landscape of Cop Rock.
Unfortunately, despite its unique concept, Cop Rock only lasted one season with 11 episodes, running from September 26 to December 26, 1990. The show’s attempt to merge the crime genre with musical elements was met with mixed reviews and audience reception, making it a short-lived but interesting experiment in television history.