The police can redo a song and it doesn't upset me, unlike other artists! Lol I can always listen to their solo stuff with no fear of being disappointed :)
It was a known fact that by the time The Police finally called it a day back in 1986, both Stewart Copeland and Sting detested each other so much that they literally could not even be in the same room together.
I always thought this was "underproduced" compared to Don't Stand '86. I think it's just a demo featuring Sting and a synclavier, and that this was never properly recorded like Don't Stand '86 was. It's interesting to hear this stuff, though! I kinda liked where they were going with their last albums, and it would've been interesting to hear what they would come up with if they'd done another one. Of course, I always respect someone leaving the business at their peak, though! THey're legends
'86 seemed like a long time away from '80 back then! but now, it's almost 25 years back! this is because the older you get the less you change. 6 years was 1/3rd of my life in 1986. Now it's 1/7th.
This is what The Police would have sounded like if Sting had entirely his way. It sounds like music that he likes and listens to. Gentle, unthreatening, pseudo jazzy adult contemporary. You could play it for 8 year olds and wouldn't have to worry about it.
What do you mean,sting didn’t have complete control here either…In fact,they didn’t finish the other songs because they argued too much because Sting was petty. He was often the petty one,the guitar is very Andy summers so what are you talking about it’s how the band would sound if Sting had complete control. His music,as his solo work clearly shows is jazz and folk inspired.
ah finally i get to hear this again. when my uncle bought a sony sacd (super audio cd) player back 8 years ago or so, we got the police hits on it and interestingly enough this was the version played on the sacd player (which by the way, gave the sounds some really great detail) . when the same cd was played on any other audio device it played the original song.
For decades, this was the Police's mythical final recording. The original idea was to re-record all of their big songs rather than just doing a greatest hits compilation. They only got as far as "Don't Stand So Close to Me '86" and this. Stewart had broken his arm (playing polo, I think), so the two songs have drum machines instead. They fought so much while doing these versions (like about which synths to use) that they scrapped this recording and the concept for the album. They played three more shows, for Amnesty International, and that was that, although Andy played on two songs on Sting's second album in 1987. As a massive Police fan... this version is pretty lackluster and maybe rightfully ditched.
Indeed they nearly called it a day during the recording of Synchronicity. They really were not getting on well at this stage particularly Sting and Stewart. Very sad ending really as they were musically magical together.
They definitely made the right decision leaving this in the vault. If I wanted "Stingified" reworking of old Police tracks, his solo versions of Shadows in the Rain and Tea in the Sahara around the same time are far more interesting.
@@scotty87able Indeed I think it was Shea Stadium. There was another occasion where Sting cracked one of Stewart’s ribs and his drum roadie Jeff Seitz had to put a baseball cap on and stand in for Stewart at a gig. Sting and Stewart also reportedly came to blows over the recording of Every Breath You Take.
I know I’m 2 years late, here, but it was released... Just in a very small form. I say this because I’ve only found this song on the DTS-CD & Super Audio CD versions of ‘Every Breath You Take: The Classics’. But yeah, unless one is a die-hard Police fan... it ain’t worth it. But that’s just me.
Yea, well actually there was talk at that time (summer 86) that they might reform to record a new song or 2 of original material to add onto they're greatest hits package but Stew's injury killed the project & it became the drum machine middle of the road production of a reworked "Don't Stand So..."
Not sure about the polo injury. I do remember Sting giving an interview in the Guardian about the same time as Message In A Box was released. The whole idea was to rerecord the hits in a different way but it didn't really get off the ground. Sting recalled that Hugh Pagham, the producer, couldn't believe how vile 3 people could behave to each other.Only the year before Sting had had huge success with The Dream Of The Blue Turtles. Not sure I by a polo injury. Incidently, in the same interview, Sting suggested the cover for Message in a Box to be a coffin. The record company turned him down. Food for thought. Oh sorry, that was another troubled band.
As I understand it they were going to come together and record another album, but none of them had any new material written, so they decided to do a 'greatest hits album' and re-record a couple of songs, but Stewart broke his arm and was unable to play drums - hence a drum machine was used
I'd love to have heard an entire 1986 Police album. I bet it would've sounded like "Don't Stand so Close To Me" and the upbeat songs on Sting's Blue Turtles album. I love the '86 remix of don't stand so close. Makes it sound way more dramatic
Sting was really pushing for the success of slow ballads after their success with 'Every Breath You Take' however this song should have been left alone.
i think most people who hate this 1986 version are to hard on it, it was a more digital version of the more aggressive reggae rock version, but in my opinion it still capture some the essence of the original recording, people still and gang were going on a more melodic different direction just listen to all the solo albums during the late 80s' still great. great song!
I agree with you. Although I'm such a fan of the Zenyatta version... In this one the verses are alright but that's pretty much it :/ Still an awesome song.
I like this a lot! It's slower and more romantic than the original but I don't mind that at all. It's certainly better than the lame remake of "Don't Stand So Close to Me" from the same sessions.
86 was the height of the cold war. The Police had split after a bitter dispute over royalties & Walkers crisp flavours. Andy loved smokey bacon, Sting was always a big fan of Frazzles, Stewart swore by Monster Munch. Why re record this track?? The Russians put them up to it. THINK ABOUT IT!!
Top 4 title songs of all time: 1 - THE POLICE - DE DO DO DO DE DA DA DA 2 - TRIO - DA DA DA 3 - THE CRYSTALS - DA DOO RON RON 4 - CRASH TEST DUMMIES - MMMM MMMM MMMM MMMM
1- Green Day - Do Da Da 2- Rolling Stones - Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) 3- Faces - Ooh La La 4- Fugees - Fu Gee La 5- Cher - Shoop Shoop Song 6- Peter Frampton - Doo Bie Wah
@gsavage777 I've actually read somewhere that Sting recorded this version with that exact purpose in mind: to facilitate people paying attention to the lyrics.
Same problem with the '86 version of Don't Stand So Close To Me. Stewart falling off his polo horse and breaking his collar bone cut the recording session short and basically closed the Police chapter. Who knows what would have come out of the sessions if Stewart had managed to stay in the saddle.
I like it . It’s feels melancholy but nice . It’s just Christmas now and I’m thinking about the police, my favorite rock band growing up . I still think they will reform again soon but with a new album and a huge tour . It’s makes sense. It’s the only thing worthy of coming back and it will be great. Fingers crossed but I still think it will happen .
It's my theory that this was redone so that people would pay attention to the lyrics more. I've read some books on the Police and Sting and he has complained that people were not getting the message behind the lyrics. The lyrics are much more pronounced and easier to understand in this version.
Originally they were all going to rerecord a bunch of tunes but right before going to the studio Stewart was riding a horse that threw him and he broke his shoulder. Which is why it's a drum machine on don't stand so... They then shelved the idea for the rest...
I've been a Police fan for 20 years. This is the first time I hear this version. I am disappointed about it. I always thought it was as good as Don't stand '86. It sounds like an early demo of the original.
To Robert Bovassoin Yes the whole point was getting together and releasing an album of re worked tracks. Now I don;t know anything about this polo accident but I can tell you and yours that the reason it never happened was that Hugh Pagham (producer of 2 Police albums and several Genesis albums) couldn't believe how foul 3 people could be to each other Sting, in an interview stated that the concept for 'Message In A Box' should be a coffin.... Of course that was over 20 years; ago. The Police will always be a superb band for there collective musical talent. Case in point; Andy Summers had played guitar with nearly everyone - the reformed Animals, Kevin Coyne, Kevin Ayres and went on tour with David Essex in 2976. Andy went on to record an album with Robert Fripp called 'I Advance Unmasked'. The Tube featured them live. At 19 Copeland was the tour manager for Joan Amourtrading's first tour of the USA. No need t mention that his father was a trumpet player with Glen Miller. Or that his brother Miles not only managed the Police but also Squeeze or that his other brother Ian had almost a monopoly on New Wave bands in the late 70's. Also, Andy went on tour with a band called (and I apologise for the spelling) Deltalioins Chariots went as far as Japan. You do know that the Police were at a time a four piece band, don't you? Andy was recruited whilst Henri Padovani was still in the Band. He soon left. (Went on to play with Wayne County and The Electric Chairs) unless my memory is failing. Best Wishes to All
Just reviewing a comment I made 9 months ago. With the reference to Andy Summers on tour with David Essex I meant to type 1976. When the Band were interviewed by David Kid Jensen on BBC Radio 1 Andy picked 'Kid' by The Pretenders as he'd met Kid Jensen on the tour. Stuart picked 'Wake Up Little Susie' by The Everley Brothers as he couldn't think of how it could be improved. Don't remember what Sting picked. Now about this song; this was from Zenyatta Mondatta probably the worst album they made. And why? Well they recorded it in Hilversum, in Holland. It was cold, damp and not a fair few drugs were going around. I remember .Don't Stand So Close To Me .86 as I had the 12 inch version. Don't ever remember this at all. Still don't buy the polo injury. Check my comment 9 months ago. Oh and on the drugs thing I do remember Sting giving an interview to The Face magazine where he stated he'd had a couple snorts of cocaine before going on the stage. What wealth does to some people...... Best wishes to all. p.s. Some of you may remember 'The Face' Jason Donavon took them to court for stating he was gay. He won but took no damages as the magazine would have been bankrupt. Simpler times.......
Actually, I think it's better than "Don't Stand So Close To Me '86". They should have released both of the new songs. It's not like there wasn't room on the CD.
On first listen, there is no net gain in comparison to the original version. As opposed to "Don't Stand '86", which I've come to very much enjoy that arrangement on its merits (but I still love the original).
Loathe the drum machine on this! They only did that because Stewart had a broken arm at the time. Say NO to drum machines over the real thing EVERYTIME. This is a bad version of a great song.
@FlyMeista not just most, all of the hits were written by him, if u look at the discography, he wrote all of them, stewart and andy were great, but sting was the alpha
It's hard to make this pattern of notes not sound good; but it kind of sounds like the band recorded this after a heavy dose of Antihistamines. In other words, compared to the first release; this puts me to sleep.
A matter of opinion of course, but I think this whips the pants off Don't Stand '86. I think it would have made for a better collection back in '86. Of course that's just me...
I think every Police fan, preferr the original one by far... of course this is only a demo, and maybe for a reason they never recorded the official... it wasn't meant to be (is my english ok? hope so)
People shouldn't go too hard on these '86 versions because the drums were meant to be real drums until Stewart broke his collarbone.
Not terrible. Just different. I still prefer the original.
THE POLICE
...the soundtrack of my life since i was 16 years old.
Chapeau! to Sting, Andy and Steward!
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I only just found this existed now - I prefer this version.
I love the ambient kindda feeling of the intro and the outro of this. Really makes me inspired.
Oddly enough, I don't mind this version
I've looked for this since discovering it on their DTS CD. THANK YOU!!!!
Love the three first chords they are very melancolic and the way how Sting sings slowly is not common during that period. Great version.
The police can redo a song and it doesn't upset me, unlike other artists! Lol I can always listen to their solo stuff with no fear of being disappointed :)
This is amazing. I wish The Police didn’t break up because imagine the albums they could have made if they didn’t!! Magic!
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It was a known fact that by the time The Police finally called it a day back in 1986, both Stewart Copeland and Sting detested each other so much that they literally could not even be in the same room together.
I always thought this was "underproduced" compared to Don't Stand '86. I think it's just a demo featuring Sting and a synclavier, and that this was never properly recorded like Don't Stand '86 was. It's interesting to hear this stuff, though! I kinda liked where they were going with their last albums, and it would've been interesting to hear what they would come up with if they'd done another one. Of course, I always respect someone leaving the business at their peak, though! THey're legends
it is Sting's demo. Andy Summers does not play guitar like that
El mejor trio de la historia , saludos desde argentina
'86 seemed like a long time away from '80 back then!
but now, it's almost 25 years back!
this is because the older you get the less you change. 6 years was 1/3rd of my life in 1986. Now it's 1/7th.
And because this comment is 10 years old... both 1986 and 1980 seem ages ago 35 to 40 years later
@@darrenhenderson3 Very true
Nothing wrong with the original.
How right you are. The original is classic Police.
This is what The Police would have sounded like if Sting had entirely his way. It sounds like music that he likes and listens to. Gentle, unthreatening, pseudo jazzy adult contemporary. You could play it for 8 year olds and wouldn't have to worry about it.
Excellent point. It does suggest Sting at his solo sleepiest.
What do you mean,sting didn’t have complete control here either…In fact,they didn’t finish the other songs because they argued too much because Sting was petty. He was often the petty one,the guitar is very Andy summers so what are you talking about it’s how the band would sound if Sting had complete control. His music,as his solo work clearly shows is jazz and folk inspired.
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hahahahaha
I hated stings solo music
ah finally i get to hear this again. when my uncle bought a sony sacd (super audio cd) player back 8 years ago or so, we got the police hits on it and interestingly enough this was the version played on the sacd player (which by the way, gave the sounds some really great detail) . when the same cd was played on any other audio device it played the original song.
Yeah, the 5 channel's seperate with the new stuff going to the surrounds. Fucking awesome sounding.
Pure classic....Thanks for the memories.
I like this , it sounds like a version from some alternative reality!
I love this version...
First time i have ever heard this version! I hope it will be the last time too!
WHAT A COOL REGGAE VERSION reminds me of julian lennon in JAPAN HEY JUDE ITS JR
If stewart could have played this version would have been the greatest!!!
@vmoller although I read somewhere the song WAS re-recorded, but never went out. so there would be an official re-recorded version, unreleased.
For decades, this was the Police's mythical final recording. The original idea was to re-record all of their big songs rather than just doing a greatest hits compilation. They only got as far as "Don't Stand So Close to Me '86" and this. Stewart had broken his arm (playing polo, I think), so the two songs have drum machines instead. They fought so much while doing these versions (like about which synths to use) that they scrapped this recording and the concept for the album. They played three more shows, for Amnesty International, and that was that, although Andy played on two songs on Sting's second album in 1987.
As a massive Police fan... this version is pretty lackluster and maybe rightfully ditched.
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Indeed they nearly called it a day during the recording of Synchronicity. They really were not getting on well at this stage particularly Sting and Stewart. Very sad ending really as they were musically magical together.
They definitely made the right decision leaving this in the vault. If I wanted "Stingified" reworking of old Police tracks, his solo versions of Shadows in the Rain and Tea in the Sahara around the same time are far more interesting.
@@EM-yk1dwindeed sting played gigs with a cracked rib after a fight with stewart backstage
@@scotty87able Indeed I think it was Shea Stadium. There was another occasion where Sting cracked one of Stewart’s ribs and his drum roadie Jeff Seitz had to put a baseball cap on and stand in for Stewart at a gig. Sting and Stewart also reportedly came to blows over the recording of Every Breath You Take.
No wonder this was never released. The rework of "Don't Stand So Close to Me" was passable, but this is not.
I know I’m 2 years late, here, but it was released... Just in a very small form. I say this because I’ve only found this song on the DTS-CD & Super Audio CD versions of
‘Every Breath You Take:
The Classics’. But yeah, unless one is a die-hard Police fan... it ain’t worth it.
But that’s just me.
Wasn't the plan to re do a bunch of their originals, but Stewart broke his arm in a polo accident so we got this and Don't Stand 86.
Yea, well actually there was talk at that time (summer 86) that they might reform to record a new song or 2 of original material to add onto they're greatest hits package but Stew's injury killed the project & it became the drum machine middle of the road production of a reworked "Don't Stand So..."
Not sure about the polo injury. I do remember Sting giving an interview in the Guardian about the same time as Message In A Box was released. The whole idea was to rerecord the hits in a different way but it didn't really get off the ground. Sting recalled that Hugh Pagham, the producer, couldn't believe how vile 3 people could behave to each other.Only the year before Sting had had huge success with The Dream Of The Blue Turtles. Not sure I by a polo injury. Incidently, in the same interview, Sting suggested the cover for Message in a Box to be a coffin. The record company turned him down. Food for thought. Oh sorry, that was another troubled band.
As I understand it they were going to come together and record another album, but none of them had any new material written, so they decided to do a 'greatest hits album' and re-record a couple of songs, but Stewart broke his arm and was unable to play drums - hence a drum machine was used
Just the 2 is what I heard. They didn't even really finish this one.
I'd love to have heard an entire 1986 Police album. I bet it would've sounded like "Don't Stand so Close To Me" and the upbeat songs on Sting's Blue Turtles album. I love the '86 remix of don't stand so close. Makes it sound way more dramatic
Sting was really pushing for the success of slow ballads after their success with 'Every Breath You Take' however this song should have been left alone.
This makes me wish the police stayed together and made more albums
wahou great version ; I knew they had rerecorded it in 86 for the best of but I had never heard it !
i think most people who hate this 1986 version are to hard on it, it was a more digital version of the more aggressive reggae rock version, but in my opinion it still capture some the essence of the original recording, people still and gang were going on a more melodic different direction just listen to all the solo albums during the late 80s' still great. great song!
I agree with you. Although I'm such a fan of the Zenyatta version... In this one the verses are alright but that's pretty much it :/
Still an awesome song.
WOW.......i wish somone would upload this so we can FILE SHARE------i dont blame you for not sharing though.....this a CLASSIC
Thought they might break out into "A heart needs a second chance"
I love how that part sounds at 1:02
i wish the police would release this. it is a great version of the song.
it's not a Police recording. It's Sting's demo.
I like this a lot! It's slower and more romantic than the original but I don't mind that at all. It's certainly better than the lame remake of "Don't Stand So Close to Me" from the same sessions.
86 was the height of the cold war. The Police had split after a bitter dispute over royalties & Walkers crisp flavours. Andy loved smokey bacon, Sting was always a big fan of Frazzles, Stewart swore by Monster Munch. Why re record this track?? The Russians put them up to it. THINK ABOUT IT!!
Sting re-recorded it. There is no Copeland nor Summers featured on this recording.
a rose a hug and a 12 inch flickblade
Wish this had been completely finished and included on the would-be 1987 LP.
The original 1980 the best version 👍👍🎸🎸🎵🎵
It's like something close to synthwave
The original has so much punch and edge.
This version sounds like Sting’s bad synth music with session players.
THE POLICE最高
Top 4 title songs of all time:
1 - THE POLICE - DE DO DO DO DE DA DA DA
2 - TRIO - DA DA DA
3 - THE CRYSTALS - DA DOO RON RON
4 - CRASH TEST DUMMIES - MMMM MMMM MMMM MMMM
1- Green Day - Do Da Da
2- Rolling Stones - Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)
3- Faces - Ooh La La
4- Fugees - Fu Gee La
5- Cher - Shoop Shoop Song
6- Peter Frampton - Doo Bie Wah
Frank Sinatra- Doo Bee Doobee Doooo
@@rebelguy9487 The Beatles- Obladi Oblada
Pat Benatar- Ooh ooh song
@gsavage777 I've actually read somewhere that Sting recorded this version with that exact purpose in mind: to facilitate people paying attention to the lyrics.
Wow Special version its new for me !!!I feel like a boy da da da!!
I like the ending more in this, with Sting's whimsical musings fading into the nothing, albeit the drums are flat and lack personality.
well Copeland had broken his collarbone so he programed his Fairlight
Same problem with the '86 version of Don't Stand So Close To Me. Stewart falling off his polo horse and breaking his collar bone cut the recording session short and basically closed the Police chapter. Who knows what would have come out of the sessions if Stewart had managed to stay in the saddle.
fun, fun, fun, fun, fun this is defo going in fun playlist
I like it . It’s feels melancholy but nice . It’s just Christmas now and I’m thinking about the police, my favorite rock band growing up . I still think they will reform again soon but with a new album and a huge tour . It’s makes sense. It’s the only thing worthy of coming back and it will be great. Fingers crossed but I still think it will happen .
The song, as far as I know, is only available on the DTS version of Every Breath You Take The Classics. If this helps anyone out.
"DTS" version? Whaddat?
It's my theory that this was redone so that people would pay attention to the lyrics more. I've read some books on the Police and Sting and he has complained that people were not getting the message behind the lyrics. The lyrics are much more pronounced and easier to understand in this version.
Their last stint in the recording studio was very tense and torturous, plus Stewart had fractured his collarbone too.
I used to listen to this when I doo-dooed.
Why did they not go with this........
excellent
fuckin insanely awesome version of the classic
Originally they were all going to rerecord a bunch of tunes but right before going to the studio Stewart was riding a horse that threw him and he broke his shoulder. Which is why it's a drum machine on don't stand so... They then shelved the idea for the rest...
IMO this sounds different, yet better than the mainstream release.
Hey Michael. Thank you so much for posting. Where did you find this version? I'd love to buy it.
This Is the last recording of The Police.
I've been a Police fan for 20 years. This is the first time I hear this version. I am disappointed about it. I always thought it was as good as Don't stand '86. It sounds like an early demo of the original.
it is Sting's demo, not Police recording.
I´ne nerver heard this one !!! But, what can i say ?? It´s very cool !!!
Thanks for the upload i never heard it before.. but gosh i understand why they never released it Except for some harmonies it is bad..
To Robert Bovassoin
Yes the whole point was getting together and releasing an album of re worked tracks. Now I don;t know anything about this polo accident but I can tell you and yours that the reason it never happened was that Hugh Pagham (producer of 2 Police albums and several Genesis albums) couldn't believe how foul 3 people could be to each other Sting, in an interview stated that the concept for 'Message In A Box' should be a coffin.... Of course that was over 20 years; ago. The Police will always be a superb band for there collective musical talent. Case in point; Andy Summers had played guitar with nearly everyone - the reformed Animals, Kevin Coyne, Kevin Ayres and went on tour with David Essex in 2976. Andy went on to record an album with Robert Fripp called 'I Advance Unmasked'. The Tube featured them live. At 19 Copeland was the tour manager for Joan Amourtrading's first tour of the USA. No need t mention that his father was a trumpet player with Glen Miller. Or that his brother Miles not only managed the Police but also Squeeze or that his other brother Ian had almost a monopoly on New Wave bands in the late 70's. Also, Andy went on tour with a band called (and I apologise for the spelling) Deltalioins Chariots went as far as Japan. You do know that the Police were at a time a four piece band, don't you? Andy was recruited whilst Henri Padovani was still in the Band. He soon left. (Went on to play with Wayne County and The Electric Chairs) unless my memory is failing.
Best Wishes to All
Like a tv version of their hits
why can'[t i find the clip for this? i really liked it :(((
how can you dislike this one! go dislike the ugly light in your eyes..
Unreleased. This was re-recorded in 1986 same time as "Don't Stand So Close '86"
think it was a japanese B side , aaaaand I'm replying to a ten year old youtube comment!
Just reviewing a comment I made 9 months ago. With the reference to Andy Summers on tour with David Essex I meant to type 1976. When the Band were interviewed by David Kid Jensen on BBC Radio 1 Andy picked 'Kid' by The Pretenders as he'd met Kid Jensen on the tour. Stuart picked 'Wake Up Little Susie' by The Everley Brothers as he couldn't think of how it could be improved. Don't remember what Sting picked. Now about this song; this was from Zenyatta Mondatta probably the worst album they made. And why? Well they recorded it in Hilversum, in Holland. It was cold, damp and not a fair few drugs were going around. I remember .Don't Stand So Close To Me .86 as I had the 12 inch version. Don't ever remember this at all. Still don't buy the polo injury. Check my comment 9 months ago. Oh and on the drugs thing I do remember Sting giving an interview to The Face magazine where he stated he'd had a couple snorts of cocaine before going on the stage. What wealth does to some people......
Best wishes to all.
p.s. Some of you may remember 'The Face' Jason Donavon took them to court for stating he was gay. He won but took no damages as the magazine would have been bankrupt. Simpler times.......
I like the middle
But I am bit weird
Troppo bella :-)
wow didn't know this exisited
great mood at intro.. very "fairy"
Actually, I think it's better than "Don't Stand So Close To Me '86". They should have released both of the new songs. It's not like there wasn't room on the CD.
it wasn't finished.
This is nothing more than Sting playing around with a z-bass and a Synclavier. Not demo-sounding but definitely demo-orchestration
This sounds more like a Sting solo remake. Badly needs Stewart's drums.
It's kinda decent. Of course not as good as the original, but there's something about this that's unique.
Thank god they hated each other too much to re-do all their hits.
On first listen, there is no net gain in comparison to the original version. As opposed to "Don't Stand '86", which I've come to very much enjoy that arrangement on its merits (but I still love the original).
wasn't finished. thats why it sounds like a demo.
@policebass3913
Yeaaaah !!
Sting was basically forcing the band to create lounge act versions of their hits instead of writing new material.
brilliant text de du du du de da da da
A little bit slow played,isnt it ? I have the orignial Vinyl-Version from the 80´s played at 45rpm and its sounds much better.
Loathe the drum machine on this! They only did that because Stewart had a broken arm at the time. Say NO to drum machines over the real thing EVERYTIME. This is a bad version of a great song.
I thought it was a broken collarbone.
Jeff Nelson your correct
@FlyMeista not just most, all of the hits were written by him, if u look at the discography, he wrote all of them, stewart and andy were great, but sting was the alpha
I think it is about our Justice System.
Just Gordon. Alone and overdubbed.
WHERE FROM.
It's hard to make this pattern of notes not sound good; but it kind of sounds like the band recorded this after a heavy dose of Antihistamines.
In other words, compared to the first release; this puts me to sleep.
it's not a band recording. It's Sting's demo, with the drum machine.
@@KelthuzOfficial oh, OK. I see. Thanks!
if anyone has this in mp3 plz message me through youtube, it's impossible to find
More background music than the original
Sounds like an amateur slower remix of the original. Sting's vocals were much deeper on the 1986 remix.
can't help wondering this is the actual demo of the original song, not the '86 re-recording.
Vinicius Möller Not a demo. This is the adult-contemporary remake.
@Arjozof oh, ok. now it makes sense.
Is this a remix with the same vocals or a total re record?
Everything is re-recorded. The last thing the band recorded together.
Whoa this exists? Not needed ....on par with Sting's solo live jazz-rock versions of Police songs. :(
A matter of opinion of course, but I think this whips the pants off Don't Stand '86. I think it would have made for a better collection back in '86. Of course that's just me...
Sama song , but it's recorded 1 demi-tone up.
I think every Police fan, preferr the original one by far... of course this is only a demo, and maybe for a reason they never recorded the official... it wasn't meant to be (is my english ok? hope so)
where did u find this?!?
U can find it here : www.thedigitalbits.com/site_archive/reviewsdvdasacd/policeeverybreathyoutakedts.html
Kenny Loggins took over that year when they broke up.