The song should be required listening by every student in college who is majoring in the education field and wants to become a teacher. Especially with all the stories in the news about school teachers having inappropriate sexual relationships with students that that they are supposed be be teaching. And then getting put in jail, wasting four years of college earning a degree that they'll never again be able to use because they're now on the sex offender registry list for life. This actually happened to several former teachers in my area, but it happens everywhere. There is a reason why Sting wrote this song for back in late 1970's. Because as a former English teacher himself, there were several of his female students that tried to get with him. Which made going into music a much more appealing career for him. But he was, at least, able to still use his degree in English as a songwriter of many great songs. To any teacher reading this. Take Sting's advice and tell your students not to stand so close to you. You'll be glad you did when you're going home from work every night and not sitting in a jail cell or having your name spread across the news media.
Oh shove a sock in it. For one thing, Sting has said more than once that the song is *not* autobiographical. And like making teachers listen to a song is going to fix something. Hilarious.
It would definitely have been their last; they beat the shit out of each other on a daily basis making “Synchronicity,” I really think it would probably have ended in murder, probably of Sting and/or Stewart Copeland.
From what I remember, the plan was to make a whole album of remakes of their songs. But as usual, the three of them couldn't agree on anything. So out came only one song, this one. And they released a greatest hits album, with only this song not the original.
"Because drummer Stewart Copeland had broken his collarbone and was unable to drum, he opted to use his Fairlight CMI to program the drum track for the single, while singer/bassist Sting pushed to use the drums on his Synclavier instead. The group's engineer found the Synclavier's programming interface difficult; it ended up taking him two days to complete the task. Copeland ultimately finished the drum programming and claimed that the Fairlight's then-legendary "Page R" (the device's sequencing page) saved his life and put him on the map as a composer. In a Qantas inflight radio program named "Reeling in the Years", Copeland was quoted as saying that the argument over Synclavier versus Fairlight drums was "the straw that broke the camel's back," and that this led to the group's unravelling."
So glad there aren't people on here going back and forth about which version is better! Here we are, just enjoying this version for what it is...thanks guys!
They're not directly comparable and not meant to be. The original is reggae/rock fusion, this is much more pop rock you would expect to hear in the 80s.
Not Even! Lol. This version Sucks! Should've never been done. Stewart's incredible drums aren't even used. The electronic drums and even the beat Destroy the song! Only 2/3 of The Police are playing on this. Stupid! "More Polished" is Not a good thing
The way this song sound is so nostalgic. Perfect for a sunday afternoon as rain falls and you watch it from your house window. Or also coming from the beach alone in your car as the sun sets over the sea.
Rarely does a remake of an original song, even if done by the band who wrote the original, turn out better than the original. This version of "Don't Stand So Close To Me" is the exception to the rule. This version is far superior.
Drake Santiago You are 100% correct. This is a trillion times better, replacing the cheesy happy arrangement with a darker, edgier, opulent and brooding arrangement.
Tripp1993 There was no cheesy happy thing. It's punk music showing the frustration of a person keeping themselves away from a little girl. If anything the ska and sad (not happy) sound generated the frustration of that person perfectly. This remake is way too mellow for a person who wants to push back an underage girl. The verse sounds gorgeous, the transition from verse to chorus is pretty ugly though.
The Copeland drums are amazing in this song (the introduction is perfect), Sting voice and also Andy guitar. This is the masterpiece of Police, i don't understand why this version is so underrated
I saw the police in 1982 at the US festival and I was right at the fence in the front row there was almost 200 thousand people that day and they rocked these kinds of bands will never happen again but the music still lives on.
I consider this song version has the whole new wave spirit wrapped into its DNA chain !! Listened firstly in 1986 yet blowing my brains out in 2022 Many thanks for uploading!!
Having graduated in '86, this song is heartbreaking to me. So ironic having been such a huge Police fan and listening to it and looking back now makes me realize just how much girls really didn't ever give a shit about us
Era una obsesion esta banda viendo este cassete en la galeria de Concepcion en 1990 obsesionado por comprarlo al final un amigo me lo presto y me senti en el cielo un adolescente lo loco por THE POLICE ese era yo que tiempos parece que fue ayer.
Stings voice is timeless. I never tire of hearing it. In fact its the only thing that keeps me coming back (its certainly not some of the lyrics, 'do do do, da da da' etc hehe
Thank you! I thought I was the only one. I like the faster chorus as it makes it sound more urgent that you need to move away from Sting instead of like in the '86 version where it gives the vibe of "if you get a minute, please move away from me."
first time i lising to sting & the police was back in 89 with my primos from cd. juarez mx. i love it right now im [36 years old] and still like the police
This is not a song. It's a masterpiece.
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agree
Absolutely agree!
I wanna wish a Happy early 72nd Birthday to Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner Sting!!!! Don’t Stand So Close To Me Sting!!!!
3:16
The original was good. This is pure shit.
this version is way more emotional! :)
I've always thought the exact same thing.
This Is the version for those lyrics... The original seems like a sweet Sixteen party
Beautiful, this is the best version.
I dont know if this is the best version. Anyway I like this version
Depois de every breath está eh a melhor balada deste grupo inglês.
The song should be required listening by every student in college who is majoring in the education field and wants to become a teacher. Especially with all the stories in the news about school teachers having inappropriate sexual relationships with students that that they are supposed be be teaching. And then getting put in jail, wasting four years of college earning a degree that they'll never again be able to use because they're now on the sex offender registry list for life. This actually happened to several former teachers in my area, but it happens everywhere. There is a reason why Sting wrote this song for back in late 1970's. Because as a former English teacher himself, there were several of his female students that tried to get with him. Which made going into music a much more appealing career for him. But he was, at least, able to still use his degree in English as a songwriter of many great songs. To any teacher reading this. Take Sting's advice and tell your students not to stand so close to you. You'll be glad you did when you're going home from work every night and not sitting in a jail cell or having your name spread across the news media.
Oh shove a sock in it. For one thing, Sting has said more than once that the song is *not* autobiographical. And like making teachers listen to a song is going to fix something. Hilarious.
that's a weirdo reply....?
Best version. 🎧😎
The original is better
If the Police released one more album in 1986, it would've been awesome!!! This version proves it!
It would definitely have been their last; they beat the shit out of each other on a daily basis making “Synchronicity,” I really think it would probably have ended in murder, probably of Sting and/or Stewart Copeland.
From what I remember, the plan was to make a whole album of remakes of their songs. But as usual, the three of them couldn't agree on anything. So out came only one song, this one. And they released a greatest hits album, with only this song not the original.
"Because drummer Stewart Copeland had broken his collarbone and was unable to drum, he opted to use his Fairlight CMI to program the drum track for the single, while singer/bassist Sting pushed to use the drums on his Synclavier instead. The group's engineer found the Synclavier's programming interface difficult; it ended up taking him two days to complete the task. Copeland ultimately finished the drum programming and claimed that the Fairlight's then-legendary "Page R" (the device's sequencing page) saved his life and put him on the map as a composer. In a Qantas inflight radio program named "Reeling in the Years", Copeland was quoted as saying that the argument over Synclavier versus Fairlight drums was "the straw that broke the camel's back," and that this led to the group's unravelling."
So glad there aren't people on here going back and forth about which version is better! Here we are, just enjoying this version for what it is...thanks guys!
Riding on my 68 Impala, listening this 86 song... priceless
Very rarely does a remix version sound better than the original.....This is one of the rare songs that does.
This is a classic song!
I love this version of "don't stand so close to me"
Better than the original version, so much more polished, brilliant !
Absolutely
True.
They're not directly comparable and not meant to be.
The original is reggae/rock fusion, this is much more pop rock you would expect to hear in the 80s.
@@mnomadvfx True too.
Not Even! Lol. This version Sucks! Should've never been done. Stewart's incredible drums aren't even used. The electronic drums and even the beat Destroy the song! Only 2/3 of The Police are playing on this. Stupid! "More Polished" is Not a good thing
The way this song sound is so nostalgic. Perfect for a sunday afternoon as rain falls and you watch it from your house window. Or also coming from the beach alone in your car as the sun sets over the sea.
pure nostalgia
or from prison lol
@@mamsf😂😂
Rarely does a remake of an original song, even if done by the band who wrote the original, turn out better than the original. This version of "Don't Stand So Close To Me" is the exception to the rule. This version is far superior.
+Drake Santiago That's crazy talk.
+Drake Santiago couldn´t agree more !
+Drake Santiago it is in my opinion much better, it has more groove to it . thumbs up
Drake Santiago You are 100% correct. This is a trillion times better, replacing the cheesy happy arrangement with a darker, edgier, opulent and brooding arrangement.
Tripp1993 There was no cheesy happy thing. It's punk music showing the frustration of a person keeping themselves away from a little girl. If anything the ska and sad (not happy) sound generated the frustration of that person perfectly. This remake is way too mellow for a person who wants to push back an underage girl. The verse sounds gorgeous, the transition from verse to chorus is pretty ugly though.
this is one of the greatest pop/rock songs ever. every component compliments perfectly.
I like both versions, but I must to agree with all coments here: 86 version is more visceral and raises my skin!
one of the best police songs...so much angst... and this version delivers the emotion so effectively
Melhor versão.. melhor música do Police também..
Saudades dos 80s..
????? melhor musica every breath you take amigao....
Também acho das melhores! Super sensual!
Fala não...melhor década, só quem viveu vai entender. ❤
I actually like this version better than the original.
Jonny Boy +1
Jonny Boy So much better Jonny,so much better!!
It's more powerfull!
much better
Because it is better.
The Copeland drums are amazing in this song (the introduction is perfect), Sting voice and also Andy guitar. This is the masterpiece of Police, i don't understand why this version is so underrated
Well the drums are actually programmed because Copeland had a broken collarbone at the time of the recorder.
@@ronnydietrich7976 Yes, but even the way Copeland programmed the synthesizer is amazing, it fits perfectly, without the tecnology of nowadays
Couldnt agree more!
Because it s the end for police I think
Agree it like a new song and amazing!
I saw the police in 1982 at the US festival and I was right at the fence in the front row there was almost 200 thousand people that day and they rocked these kinds of bands will never happen again but the music still lives on.
It happens every single year. You're just out of touch
O som dessa bateria!!!! Minha música favorita deles, de longe. Uma marca, a essência da década de 80!!!!👏👏👏👏
Década de 80, só quem viveu sabe. ❤
I consider this song version has the whole new wave spirit wrapped into its DNA chain !! Listened firstly in 1986 yet blowing my brains out in 2022 Many thanks for uploading!!
This is the version I grew up with...it so much better than the other one
Best version of this tough subject,
yet genius song ever!
I love Nabokov
Fantastic version.
The Police Don't Stand So To Me (1986) is one of my favorite song!
Great song and lyrics... timeless
Yes
Awesome 🔊 track. The Police, Greatest band of all time.
At last I found this version!! I see more soul in this one. And the clock at the beginning... great!!! 😽😽
What a great song, I love it! I put it into my "Shellshocked Radio - Recommendations" List: ruclips.net/video/wU9MWDKTjfg/видео.html Very well done!
Very cool song. Love this version.
melhor versão!
Glad my mum kept this tape this song is pretty deep
Excelente video de The Police
The Police pra quem tem bom gosto!!👏👏👏
Eu tenho...🙋♀️
Gosto da batida do The Police, são arranjos simples e bonito de se ouvir
muito bons mesmo
This is a classic song!
Sting was also a teacher so it may be fictionally autobiographical.
the best version
Having graduated in '86, this song is heartbreaking to me. So ironic having been such a huge Police fan and listening to it and looking back now makes me realize just how much girls really didn't ever give a shit about us
Human pair bonding is the curse of my life
85 graduate and you're wrong we liked y'all......
Was Only A 14 year Old Teen Back then........Now Im 45.....The Years Just Flew Pass.
I'm french, I feel excatly the same emotion
Ain't that the truth.
Oh
best band of the 1980s - and yes, I miss them badly. As badly as I miss those years.
Era una obsesion esta banda viendo este cassete en la galeria de Concepcion en 1990 obsesionado por comprarlo al final un amigo me lo presto y me senti en el cielo un adolescente lo loco por THE POLICE ese era yo que tiempos parece que fue ayer.
This song is amazing!
This version is far better than the original one (IMO).
Ur opinion is also my opinion my guy
This song hits way different than the older one
I agree with you. Greetings from Spain 🇪🇦
Spotify vc tinha uma missão: ter essa versão da música!😭
So many memories of this song, of driving a moped with no licence, playing vinyl and drinking Thunderbirds!!
Just a pure 80's sound here. Timewarp.
A original é muito boa com certeza mais essa versao de 86 ficou perfeita.
com certeza, ficou excelente a batida da bateria o baixo a guitarra
Verdade mas essa ficou ótima também.
Concordo
Sim ficou um estilo new wave, post punk
Sim ficou um estilo new wave, post punk
Minha versão favorita!!!
Love this song....remembered when it first came out. Great memories for sure.
Thanks for sharing
Essa versão é uma obra de arte, consegue ser melhor que a original.
Concordo inteiramente!
Amo essa música,The Police uma das melhores bandas
Remember some 80 's years thanks
a melhor musica do the police essa versao remix 86!!!!
Foda né mano
35 anos esse hit remix clássico
Stings voice is timeless. I never tire of hearing it. In fact its the only thing that keeps me coming back (its certainly not some of the lyrics, 'do do do, da da da' etc hehe
I love this versión
So perfect this song♡
I love this version of "don't stand so close to me"
I love this guys!
I LOVE THIS VERSION *---* !!!!!!!!
A de 86 é a melhor pq ouvi ela na minha adolescência indo pro Litoral com um por do sol de fundo
Melhor música do The Police🥰
Fantástico.
Great classic song.
I love this version
Man I had this album back in the daze! I was like 4 years of age 2, so cool-kewl.
I like both versions, but I prefer the original......especially the intro!!
Thank you! I thought I was the only one. I like the faster chorus as it makes it sound more urgent that you need to move away from Sting instead of like in the '86 version where it gives the vibe of "if you get a minute, please move away from me."
@@MikeSparksMusic Most people miss the point of why The Police were good in the first place.
Just watched Lolita (1962 film) today on TCM good movie!
Lo más grande este inmortal grupo que dejo una gran huella" The Police"
懐かしいです
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ありがとう！
Been searching this version for ages.. top notch in every way.
Good song!!
Eu amo essa música !!!!
i love this version...is the cooler one....
always loved this the best
Minha versão preferida
This is so much better than the version that got radio play... So good.
uma das melhores bandas que conheço dos anos oitenta
MARAVILHOSA!!
what a Song!!!
Such a beautiful and soulful remake of the original
Great Song of The Pólice.... Very Good....
Best version! I miss 80s'
They did it,topping the original.The Police rules.
The chorus of this song had a whole different meaning for Stewart, Sting and Andy at the time they recorded this version.
the idea to start the song with the refrein is very good.is one of the best I ever heard
One of my favourite songs by the police
I just miss the early to mid 80”s for so many reasons...
To me the Best version ever...
this song only went to #46 on the pop charts in 1986!!!
No wonder it was a failure!
first time i lising to sting & the police was back in 89 with my primos from cd. juarez mx. i love it right now im [36 years old] and still like the police
Better than the original version, so much more polished, brilliant !
Funny how this later version sounds so 80s and dated, yet the original sounds timeless.
Sempre ouvi as 2 versões mas nunca cheguei a conclusão qual a melhor .
A time without cell phone, internet and social media.. Great music...
olha que som pessoal compartilha ai quem gosta de musica de verdade,amo o rock e esse som é de +++++
Makes me feel really, really emotional for some reason. And not in a bad way.
Great sound quality. much thanks. love this version xx
thanks for the upload! Great song, this version is awesome!
this is the best version of this song!