The Police - 'Roxanne' Reaction! Trying to Persuade a Lady of the Night to Switch Professions!
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- "Roxanne" is a song by the British rock band The Police, written by the band's lead vocalist and bassist Sting. It was released as a single in 1978 and later included on their debut album, "Outlandos d'Amour." The song is one of The Police's most well-known and enduring hits.
"Roxanne" tells the story of a man who tries to persuade a woman named Roxanne to stop engaging in prostitution. The narrator expresses concern for her well-being and implores her to find a different path in life. The chorus features the iconic line: "Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light," referring to the red lights traditionally used outside brothels.
The song showcases The Police's distinctive blend of rock, reggae, and new wave influences. Sting's vocals, the reggae-inspired guitar riff by Andy Summers, and the tight drumming by Stewart Copeland contribute to the song's unique sound. The use of reggae elements was a hallmark of The Police's early work.
Despite its success, "Roxanne" generated some controversy due to its explicit subject matter. The lyrics addressed a sensitive topic, and some radio stations initially hesitated to play the song. However, its musical quality and the band's growing popularity helped overcome these obstacles.
The song's enduring popularity is evident in its continued presence in popular culture. It has been featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials. The distinctive guitar riff and Sting's vocals make it instantly recognizable, and its themes of love and redemption continue to resonate with listeners. 
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Their drummer is in a class of his own. Any time you listen to them, pay attention to him too. Stuart Copeland. He’s quick, light, precise, and has amazing feel. He’s a drum assassin.
Eddie Murphy sings this at the beginning of 48hrs.
Stewart Copeland is unquestionably one of the greatest drummers of all time. This is probably one of his least complicated beats and it still stands out.
He can do everything from powerhouse punk to intricate jazz/reggae triplets. So unique.
If it wasn't for Stewart, I would give the nod to Eddie Murphy's version
Stewart Copeland is on every list of top drummers of all time. It's impossible to have that conversation without him. Stewart's style is so innovative.
Check out:
Every Breath You Take (we know 🙈 P. Diddy sampled it, but the original is in the RRHOF 500 songs that shaped Rock & Roll & has too many awards to list. The song owned 1983)
Everything Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Message In A Bottle
Don't Stand So Close To Me
Wrapped Around Your Finger
Synchronicity II
Sting "Desert Rose" is AMAZING 👏
agreed...he's phenomenal !
He kicks ass
Before Sting became a musician, he was a high school teacher in England. Young and handsome, he attracted lots of attention from his teenaged female students, who would take every opportunity to stand really close to him. So he wrote a Police song called, *"Don't Stand So Close To Me",* about the awkward the girls put him in, of him lusting after them but not being able to act on his lust. It's a great track, and has a music video, so I think you fellas should react to it.
Which version would you suggest? Obviously the original is great and uptempo and classic but their remake which was slower and had that deep synth groove always caught my attention and kinda put the correct vibe & mood on the subject matter to me. I love both versions
@@pridehunter2507 Oh, the original, for sure. Not a fan of the remake.
What a trio. Sting's unique and remarkable voice and songwriting. Andy's unusual soundscapes. And Stewart..a true technician on drums. Police came from an era when people were combining genres. They mixed Rock, Pop, Punk, Jazz, and Reggae. (other genre crossing bands from that era... Blondie, Talking Heads, The Cars..)
Stewart Copeland is a phenomenal drummer
IT is Reggae Jamaican melody inspired . The Brits were very much into that in the 70s and made many songs with that formula, ,Walking on The Moon The Police ... 10 cc Jamaican Holiday ,they are well worth a listen
The influence of Windrush on music here in England was huge. The big influx of people from the Caribbean, especially into London and Birmingham, led to Two Tone ska and spread into much of popular music in the late 70s and 80s.
@@IanMatthewsuk Yes right on for sure .. I am US American but I am aware of the influences that it had on the Isles because it spilt in over here by The Police and some others like Clash ,very popular here .
A very large percentage of The Police's songs were based on and inspired by Reggae and Ska music.
I think one or two ballads sounded a lot more like R&B with a Jazz feel.
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Sting is absolutely one of my favorite artists. My favorite song is fields of gold. You should definitely react to that one.
"A Captain Save A Ho song!" 🤣I've been hearing this song my entire life and I never thought of it like that.
There are soooo many hits from The Police and Sting's solo career that you guys can get into. I love the Caribbean groove and energy of "Every Little Things She Does is Magic", but you can go from there all the way up to incredible solo songs like "Englishman in New York" and the Middle Eastern rhythms of "Desert Rose" (w/ Cheb Mami), and the exceptionally jazzy "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" (w/ Branford Marsalis on saxophone). And that's barely scratching the surface.
Everything by The Police is great! You guys would love the official video of Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic. Shot in the Caribbean and catchy as hell.
Also “ Walking On the Moon”
is my favorite. ❤❤❤❤
You’ll hear a reggae influence in a lot of The Police music. “Walking on the Moon” is one of my favourites , and really shows the reggae influence.
With a drumming master-class! 😊
The Police were one of my favorite groups of the 80s…so many great tunes.
I was 14 the first time I saw the Police. It was Halloween of 1979, in Austin. Incredible show. They had not yet exploded, so it was cool to see them close up and intimately, before all the madness of their popularity struck. I remember some disc-jockeys in Austin, kept referring to their music as Blue-eyed Reggae. KLBJ FM in Austin, and a radio station at UC Davis, were the first two stations to play the Police's music in the late 70s, and this helped them to become a bit more popular, as they weren't really going anywhere, initially. This was a few years before they blew up in the 80s. Austin in the 70s, and early 80s, was a very cool place to grow up, as punk rock, and new wave were everywhere in Austin. Being a kid didn't stop me from enjoying the scene, as minors were allowed in to every club back then. I saw the Police several more times after the 1979 Halloween show.
I remember dancing around in my bedroom after I was supposed to be in bed listening to The Police on my clock radio on Z-93 or 96rock in suburban Atlanta.........
The world's oldest occupation!! Please check out " Don't stand so close to me." Some more of Stings incredible writing. That reggae feel is compliments of Stewart Copeland, the drummer. He is one of the most complex drummer's of our time. Y'all rock 👍👍 Spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸
A timeless classic. Never gets old. Reggie Hammond's version is great as well!
Sting is also a very dedicated yoga guru. Love his unique style and vocals. Im a 60s baby, and 70s music was magic. In case ur interested, heres a song u may not be familiar with but great rock voice and scream with some great music behind.Triumph - Lay it on the line, live. Thanx so much, Peace
GodDAMN I forgot how great The Police were. Thank you so much for doing this!!
Sting is an amazing lyricist. Poet
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic
That first album, Outlandos D' Amor( outlaw of love) is fabulous.
Great reaction and analysis, guys! You made that song fresh for me again. Thanks for that!
I wanna thank Eddie Murphy for introducing me to this song in one of the bests scenes in that movie 😊
Im glad yall are doing alot of 80s music that others aren't 😊
Message in a bottle is an absolute banger
The song is also a great college drinking game. Take a drink every time they say Roxanne
Synchronicity II is probably my favorite Police song. It's not their most popular, but lyrically and musically their best in my opinion.
Have you heard the Police's "Message in a Bottle" yet ...that would be a logical next reaction, great tune!
You should check out the Sting song “Perfect Love, Gone Wrong.” It really shows his range of musical styles that he is willing to make. My favorite of his though is probably “Fortress Around Your Heart” or “Brand New Day.”
Saw them in the 70s in a tiny venue. the drummer is from USA
Here's another suggestion, if interested. *"Sting - Fortress Around Your Heart (Option Two) (VEVO)" (by the channel: Sting)* --This song I've suggested is a hit single from Sting's first solo 1985 debut album called "The Dream of the Blue Turtles." the album was a commercial and critical success, reaching the top three on the UK album charts and the US Billboard 200 charts. It features a mixture of jazz, reggae and rock music. This song "Fortress Around Your Heart" was later included on the U.S. release of the "Fields Of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984-1994 compilation album. which also features hit singles from his first four studio albums. (This would be a great album to take a deep dive into, either alone or doing reactions to either way...most of the songs on this whole album are pretty much bangers (IMO). As always, I really enjoyed your reaction. Thanks for sharing.
Stewart was the glue. Andy was the foil. Sting was the phenome.
1:56 Fun fact. You can hear the piano playing a wrong chord because bumping against the wall, he laughed,
which we can hear. However they decided to keep it.
One of the most brilliant bands of the New Wave era. Their early stuff is reggae-based, often with very tongue-in-cheek lyrics, but as they evolved towards their last album, Synchronicity, they expanded their styles and became very philosophical/literary. Sting left after that as he wanted to pursue a jazz-based solo career, at which he was very successful. Almost anything from any of their catalogues is outstanding, but Sting is by far the best songwriter. Some of his stuff is so complex as to challenge most other musicians, but very listenable.
All very true but unfortunately, he's (Sting) become a bit of tool .
Sting is sooooo deep with his lyrical content & story telling the song is likely about a Creep falling in lust with a hooker vs a normal guy finding out the love of his life is a lady of the night. Don't Stand So Close To Me & Every Breath You Take are both good examples of Sting's alternative storytelling abilities and making songs with possible deeper meanings than what is on the surface
This is a great band , great.
Stewart Copeland is a human shotgun shell.
My favorite version of this song is the Moulin Rouge tango version, specifically Ewan McGregor's performance. * chef's kiss *
In the beginning of the song you can hear an off key piano sound followed by laughter. That was actually a mistake. While recording, Sting leaned back and accidentally hit the piano keys and then laughed about it. The band decided to leave it in the song.
All right dudes! I love your channel. You got a great song here! I like so many of your selections. I'm hoping to see you guys do alot more Zeppelin, Stones and Santana just to name a few of so many great artists. Also how about some Stevie Wonder Innervisions and Talking Book!? Keep rocking and rolling guys! Happy New Year.. a few days late or wayyyy early for next year!
Fellas, yes 👍 definitely u guys need to do more Police 👮♂ Music 🎶 videos. Sting 🦂 is the lead singer 👩🎤 of the Police 👮♂. Here R some videos that U guys have to react. 2)Message In A Bottle; 3)Don't Stand So Close To Me; 4)So Lonely; 5)De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da; 6)Can't Stand Losing You; 7)King 👑 Of Pain; 8)Spirits In The Material World 🌍; 9)Synchronicity II; 10)Invisible Sun ☀; 11) When the World 🌍 Is Running 🏃♀ Down 👎 You Make the Best of What's Still Around; 12)Wrapped Around Your Fingers (My Favorite Police 👮♂ Song That U Guys Need To React.). Sting also went n had a solo career. Here R his hits. 1)Desert Rose; 2)All This Time; 3)Englishman In New York; 4)The Dance Alone (Cueca Solo); 5)Love Is The Seventh Wave; 6)Brand New Day; 7)Children's Crusade; 8)Russians; 9)If You Love Somebody Set Them Free; 10)Little Wing (Live) Sting was singing in Spanish; 11)Fortress Around Your Heart; 12)We Work The Black Seam Together; 13)Por Su Amor featuring a guy name Kurt; 14)We'll Be Together; 15)If I Ever Lose My Faith In You; 16)When We Dance. Roxanne was my number one song that I had on my list.
I can't believe there are no comments so far. I am catching this release 6 minutes after release. and it has 20 views so far. I am honored to have caught this clip so soon. love your channel. you all love and want to celebrate music and singers. I always enjoy and learn from what you have to share. thanks for posting!! oh! and love this classic tune!
I remember seeing their debut in SNL and then going to see them Live . Their biggest hit was any move you make. Good band.
Love ya guys
That's Sting accidentally sitting on the piano keys in the beginning and then laughing about it
great song
Hell yeah! Let's get it! I loved The Police's reggae songs.
The two music groups that gave me a different sound from the disco haze were "The Police," and "The Cars."
Yep. I would also include from that era Blondie and Talking Heads.
Great video/reaction guys. My favorite Police song would be from the same album as Roxanne - it's called "I can't stand losing you". I do prefer their earlier stuff from their first two albums although their later stuff was also successful. I preferred Sting with Police than as a solo artist.
Sting is KING! CHECK OUT his African in New York with a prominent Afro Beats Star
ACAB..lol...we were using that one back when I was a 13 year old ( 1975 )...
and I'm in the Black Country ( England )😂
Love "Every little thing she does is magic" and "Walking on the moon" are my two favorite police songs...but "Message in a bottle" is very popular. "Dont stand so close to me" is a Lolita type story and the same melody where "i want my mtv" came from.
Stewart Copeland did the soundtrack for the Francis Ford Coppola film "Rumble Fish" and it is a percussion masterpiece.
Invisible Sun
Walking On The Moon
The Bed’s Too Big Without You
Darkness
Don’t Stand So Close To Me
Just watched 48 hours the other day.....
"King of Pain" and "Synchronicity II" would both be good for a reaction.
I have a song for you by The Police. I've never heard anyone react to this song. I'm not even sure how many people know about this song since it's never played on the radio. The song is Be My Girl (Sally).
SYNCHRONISITY II please!
Gentlemen, thank you for another fine honest reaction. Just watched an older reaction of yours , Zombie by the Cranberries. I think by now you need to revisit the Cranberries....notably 2 songs, Linger and Dreams....you will love her voice. Also I would love if you can react to Pink Floyd....comfortably numb, live pulse concert and wish you were here. Looking forward to these reactions
Thank you
The singer is Sting!😊
To put things in perspective. The Police were from London, England in the 70's. So the groups trying to make it around and with them would be the likes of The Sex Pistols, The Pretenders. It was the Punk Rock scene
Do you remember the kick-ass theme tune to the '80s TV show, The Equaliser? Well, it was the drummer from The Police, Stuart Copeland, who came up with it.
“Don't stand so close”and “message in a bottle” you guys should check out.
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Love this....Now you have to listen to - David Bowie - Rebel Rebel
There’s a drinking game: take a shot every time he says Roxanne!
I'm surprised you guys didn't mention the Reggae influence in the song.
You could try a trio with sting rod stuart and brian adams singing all for love . Great teaming up
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and to think they almost never came together as a band. Andy Summers has his autobiography called “One Train Later”. He talks about how he just got on a tune train in London as the doors were closing. The person he sat next to? Stewart Copeland! They started talking and the rest is history. Has he got on one train later? No Police! Their early songs, especially the singles, have a bit of a pattern of a reggae tinged verse and a more rock-based chorus. Walking On The Moon for me is beer best early single but there are many great album tracks of theirs that are worth a listen too.
May i suggest listening to Black Coffee by a band called Humble Pie the singer Steve Marriot will blow you away. Thank you 🙏
Steve Marriott from the Faces ..Itchicoo Park AMAZING!!
@@franmellor9843 love that song. Ive been trying to get them to react to Steve Marriot for ages but to no avail unfortunately
Song suggestion: "Freebird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The red light would go on if the hooked in the window had a John...
Rush was influenced by the Reggae sound of the Police when they wrote "Spirit of Radio."
The "CARS:
Those were the days when artists were making real music , alas not the case this days
50....
Next Dont stand so close to me
Sting wrote it while he was teaching young girla at a private high scool. These girls would throw themselves at him. Early on he made public statements about how seeing these 14-15 YO jailbait made him feel constantly surounded by temptation. He denied making his stayement lT laTer i
Camron from dipset used this for a song
What Means the World to You! S.D.E.
@@thisisitreactions Hey Corey, in a separate comment I recommended you next react to The Police song, *"Don't Stand So Close To Me",* about when Sting was a teacher in his early adult life, and the girls that would flirt (stand too close) with him. I just want to clarify which music video to use, because they did remake the song and created a new video to go with it in 1986. But you *don't* want the remake. You want the original 1980 version of the song, and the Official Music Video that goes with it. The thumbnail pic has the three bandmembers in a classroom, with Sting sitting at the desk a blackboard behind him. Cheers!
There is a great song with sting, Bryan Adams, and rod Stewart. Check it out.
I had forgotten, how young they were, we were. What is unmistakable, is the quality of the musicianship.
The old fella with the baseball hat is so dopey 60 going on 6
Actually put on a red light ment a stop light.
He is referring to red lights that prostitutes stood under and asking her not to go out that night. It has nothing to do with traffic.
Guy in the hoodie needs subtitles ....have no idea what he says
Stewart Copeland is that whole band. Sting gets all the credit but it’s Stewart Copeland that’s the meat and potatoes. No other drummer plays there, “Hi Hat” like he does
The Police were just Copeland's backup band
One of these things does not belong .. young bro looks faded and does not want to be there
Stewart Copeland was more of the Ringo style. Not bombastic , perfect for their band.
It's a song , all you talking about is strippers and pros ffs