In the meantime, he recorded the hit single "Take It Easy" (US No. 24), which was recorded as the theme song to the movie "American Anthem". Ex-Missing Persons members Terry Bozzio and Patrick O'Hearn performed drums and bass, respectively, on the song and video. Two other songs by Taylor/Jones also appeared on the album: "Wings of Love" and the instrumental "Angel Eyes". Taylor also contributed to the "Miami Vice II" soundtrack with the song "When The Rain Comes Down" (US No. 43). This was followed by his first solo album, "Thunder" (1987). O'Hearn again played bass for him on the album and during the following tour. Also on the "Thunder" world tour were guitarist Paul Hanson (guitarist) and drummer John Valen. Hanson, Valen & O'Hearn also appeared with Taylor in the music video for the second single from the "Thunder" album, "Don't Let Me Die Young". Despite moderate success in the US, Taylor's solo material failed to catch on in his native UK.