Don Johnson

Actor and Singer

Don Johnson is best known as an actor, particularly for his role as James "Sonny" Crockett in the iconic 1980s television series "Miami Vice." However, he also ventured into the world of music. In the late 1980s, Johnson capitalized on his TV fame to launch a recording career. His most notable musical work is the album "Heartbeat," released in 1986, which produced a top 5 single of the same name. The album was a commercial success and received considerable radio play. Johnson's follow-up album, "Let It Roll," did not achieve the same level of success as his debut. While he may not have had a long-standing career in music like some of his contemporaries, Don Johnson did enjoy a brief period where he successfully crossed over from acting into the music industry. There is no specific album titled "The Essential" attributed to Don Johnson in widely recognized music discographies, so it's possible that such an album does not exist or it might be a compilation that is not well-documented or officially released by Johnson himself.