Hey guys!! First time checking out The Police with you all! It’s Friday so make sure to VOTE in the weekly poll to determine what song gets added to the rotation sooner than the latter!! Cheers guys hope you all have an awesome weekend!! 🙌🏻🔥
Good call! I already posted my comment about how massive this song was when it came out because nobody had ever heard anything like this before! What a great musical time to be growing up!
Every Little Thing. Possibly the perfect pop record, created from a near perfect demo. Rick Beato certainly thinks so and did a great review of it here. A track I will never tire of listening to.
At the beginning you hear Sting laugh - when they were recording he actually slipped and sat on the piano keys - they left both the sound of the piano and his laugh in the song.
There are SO many great Police tunes to check out!! Message In a Bottle, Walking On The Moon, So Lonely, Every Breath You Take, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Spirits In The Material World, Driven To Tears, The Bed’s Too Big Without You... just to name a few!!
I've seen lots of great Police tunes mentioned here but one of my all-time favorites doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet ... Invisible Sun. It's a dark and gritty tune compared to most of their other singles. That guy singing is Sting. He definitely may be from wayyyy before you're time although he's still around now his voice doesn't have the range it had then. The drummer Stewart Copeland is just as famous as a soundtrack creator for numerous TV shows and movies over the years.
DrittAdrAtta Whoa... Don’t comment with your opinion as though it’s a fact while negating someone else’s comment. Your opinion is nothing more than your opinion. Have some respect for other people’s comments.
@@merylschoenbaum319 "DOES sound like an angel" - isn't that actually an OPINION dressed up as a fact? Since we all know exactly what angels sound like... That is one thing. Secondly, where is the negation? You are entitled to your opinion, just as I am entitled to mine - that Fragile both lyrically and musically is the bettet song, so don't you don't me, OK? You might want to avoid posting something in public if you don't want your opinions to be confronted and your precious feelings hurt.
DrittAdrAtta Nope, two different things. My comment was written with good intentions to inform Alex that there’s a song where Sting voice actually does have an angelic sound and he might want to hear that quality in his voice. Your comment had no good intentions attached to it, just an air of superiority in tearing down someone else’s opinion. Wanna keep playing or agree to disagree?
If you want the BEST Stewart Copeland drum insanity, “WALKING ON THE MOON”. But be warned, his duel between triplets and fourths will drill DEEP into your brain. One of the most musical drummers in rock history - he’s gone on to compose movie scores and operas.
Maybe the first Police song I ever heard was Walking on the Moon in one of those planetarium lazer shows. When I heard it my whole instincts perked up. Then Roxanne and E S D I Magic. Blasted it full blast.
""Synchronicity II," Spirits in the Material World," "Driven to Tears," "So Lonely," and "Don't Stand So Close to Me," and "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" are classics. Welcome to regatta de blanc!
I love the “wall of sound,” prog-rock, classic 70’s rock as much as anybody, but when The Police came around with their spare, reggae-tinged sound, it was like a breath of fresh air. “Message In a Bottle” is my favorite.
@@wm.patrickmilford4589 BS. I've been seeing him in concert since the 90's and he's sung it every time. Honestly, I don't like what he's done with it. It's a neutered version.
@@wm.patrickmilford4589 People misunderstand it. It isn't a love song, though it's often played at wedding receptions etc, but the lyrics make it clear that it''s about stalking a woman. Any woman who's been with a controlling partner knows exactly what's going on.
Another one of those "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'VE NEVER HEARD THIS!" song. It's been used so many times in movies and tv shows as a cultural reference, most notably at the beginning of the Eddie Murphy movie "48 Hours"
"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'VE NEVER HEARD THIS!" song... Here's some theories: A) Grew up in an Amish Community B) Coma from birth till age of 18 C) Parental neglect to a level that could result in litigation in a number of states D) Raised by Wolves Looking at Alex I'm guessing D
FYI, Neal Peart really loved Stewart Copelands drumming. Sting is a underrated bass player.. The Police catalog is endless. Another incredible 3 piece band.
Yep, fact. Saw a Rush interview from this time and they were asked what music they, Rush, listened to. The normally shy Neil said The Police, almost before the question was done.
I can assure you that Sting is not an underrated bass player. He is highly regarded by bass players and musicians generally. Few bass players sing lead vocals, due to the contrapuntal nature of the two, but Sting, Macca, Jack Bruce and Geddy are some of the very few to do both really well.
@@dctbass I think both sting and andy summers are unnerated. Sting is mostly thought of as a great singer and songwriter. And Andy plays with a more mellow style that does get noticed as often. But they are both very talented.
You have “just” scratched the surface of this group. YOU MUST....GO DEEPER. They are amazing. The Police and later Sting as solo are in a class by themselves.
BROS!!! The mother-F'n POLICE!! Seriously you can deep dive ANY album, their catalogue is SO goddamn good! And the mighty, mighty, mighty Stewart Copeland drumming like NOBODY else. He really is in a category all his own, he invented it, owns it, and sits there alone. Can't wait for more!!!
Well THEY'RE Young KIDS, so You DON'T know i mean, MAYBE (??) They've NEVER seen a 📻 radio in Their entire lives (??). Ya' Think?? Lmao! 😝😝😝😝 😂😂😂😂 I mean just think about it, these kids grew up WITH Guitar Hero (Lmao!) And also with iPods, which i'm 98 % SURE that they probably Also DON'T even know what a walkman looks like Or a cd/walkman player MUCH LESS an 8-track player! Right?? 😝😝😝😝 😂😂😂😂 haha! * * iPod was Released in 2001 * * iPad was Released in 2012
Chill out Max, give these YOUNG KIDS a Break, But AT LEAST They're hearing OUR "Old people" MUSIC NOW And That's ALL that MATTERS NOW, woohoo! 🙌 🎹 🎶 🍕 🍺 📻 🎵 🎛 🎷 😝 😝 😂 😂 #OldpeopleMusicMatters 😎 👍 #OldiesButGoodies 🎷 🎶
@@julieb3996 Huh????! Say WHAT?????! 👎 👎 👎 👎 Lmao! 😝😝😝😝 😂😂😂😂 I think MAYBE (??) You meant to say that Radio Stations RARELY Exist anymore but radios (the actual 📻 radio) will ALWAYS Exist, ha ha. Some companies will ALWAYS make radios but the thing that is FADING OFF are the Radio Stations, but NOT the actual 📻 radio, ha ha. But i Do KNOW what You meant to say, LOL. 😎 👍
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the mind-numbing fact that you guys had never heard "Roxanne" before... welcome to the music of the arguably biggest band in the world from the early 1980's.
Lemme tell you, I'm 19 and have been raised on a litany of 70s and 80s tunes courtesy of my parents. Somehow I hadn't heard any of the Police apart of "Every Breath You Take" until last year. I'm hooked now, possibly my favorite group
Wallace Lambert from what i understand he was standing up and was about to start singing the first line. He wanted to sit down on the piano behind him but didn’t notice the lid was open. Im paraphrasing but he mentioned it in an interview at some point.
@@landshark7730 I saw them at Comiskey Park in Chicago, which opened that tour - late July 1983 I want to say. Joan Jett got booed off the stage (unfairly, in my opinion.)
You guys are gonna love Stewart Copeland as a drummer! One of the best drummer of all time for sure. I could see him creeping in your top 10 or 5! DO MORE POLICE!
I remember when The Police hit the music scene and WOW, you can't imagine how big this band was! So many of their songs are huge hits and worth listening to. Sting has an incredible voice range, check out some of his other amazing songs.
Zenyatta Mondatta, the whole album is great (except"DooDooDooDadada" to me is just "DooDoo"). Regatta de Blanc is also awesome (I always listen to "On Any Other Day" on... that special day)
Welcome to the sauce jungle gentleman! You want more of Stewart Copeland’s drumming? Check out Driven To Tears as well as about 15 to 20 more. The Police contain multitudes...
Sting is so underrated as a soloist. Seriously. Everyone writes him off because of the New Age stuff and being played on "adult contemporary" radio. Please play " Shape of My Heart", "It's Probably Me" (the version he did with Clapton) or "Fields of Gold"
Sting is anything BUT underrated. He has been given his proper due at every stage of his career, as a singer, as a bassist and as an actor. He has had both the fans and the critics on his side through his entire career. He was never underrated.
Random notes: Guitarist Andy Summers is ten years older than Sting and drummer Stewart Copeland and was in The Animals (House of the Rising Sun) in the late 1960s after the first big split that led to their bassist becoming Hendrix's manager. Andy recently had a two person band called Circa Zero (album title Circus Hero) with musician Rob Giles who foes everything except guitar on that album. I vaguely know Rob as I've seen him at various tiny venues and he was in a band called The Rescues with some people I actually know. The Police influenced the reggae aspects of Rush including the end bit of The Spirit of Radio. Neil was a huge fan of Stewart in particular. Stewart Copeland was the drummer for The Police. He brother (their manager at this time) later founded IRS Records famous for discovering R.E.M. His father was in the CIA. The actual CIA. Sting started in the movie adaptation of Quadrophenia right after this album and that movie came out in (1979). Sting had later success. ;)
Miles Copeland did not discover R.E.M. Bill Berry worked at the Paragon Booking Agency in Macon with Ian Copland who was Stuart Copeland's brother. He and Mills Mills used to hang out with Ian who turned Bill and Mike onto all the new wave music that was coming out of England in the late seventies R.E.M. opened for the Police in December of 1980 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta when XTC canceled at the last minute. R.E.M. had a single on hibtone records and they had demo tapes circulating. The New York Times had already put their single on their best of list for 1981 They turned down an offer from R.C.A. and finally chose I.R.S. because it was an up an coming independent label known for letting artists make their own creative decisions.
"A really great bad voice." I get it, man. The flaws in singer's voices are what made them unique. In that same way that singers like Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Carole King, Carly Simon, even Stevie Nicks...It isn't about what their voices CAN'T do, or them trying to achieve a level of perfection. It's about what they ALREADY do.
Walking on the Moon and King of Pain are both incredible. And since you’re on The Police, check out Fortress Around Your Heart from Sting’s first solo album after they broke up. It’s a phenomenal track with great lyrics and a chorus that Sting himself said was the best one he ever wrote. In fact Rick Beato did a video on it. Highly recommend!
Sidestep the hits if you can, only because they are showcased better on tracks like Bring on the Night, Driven to Tears, Invisible Sun, Syncronicity1, Syncronicity2, Spirits in the Material World. Enjoy the journey!!!
Great Song....but prefer, "I see spirits in the material world." That is the first Police song I ever heard while riding around with my friend (we were 14 at the time) and his 'older' (21) Super Hot sister! I had a "stiffy" the whole time!! (about an hour, now I'm lucky if it's 10 minutes!!!) To me, Sting has one of those "instantly recognizable voices" no matter what he might be singing. As far as "Roxanne" goes..it's an A for me, because the Police are a band I have to be in a certain mood to listen to...not sure what mood that is...but I know it when I feel it???? Great review and...ITS FRIDAY!! 24/7 drinking till Monday!!!!!CHEERS
@@juliebrockett3471 thanks, the sequel was even better. At my friend's wedding (same one, 15 years later) His sister(same one) had just gotten divorced...guess who "comforted" her in her grief? OH YEAH!!!!!!!
Yea copeland is super talented. it seems like many great drummers are a big fan of him too. two of neil pearts favorite drummers were stewart copeland and keith moon.
Pretty close to the start of the movie ' 48 Hours' , Eddie Murphy is in a jail cell , I think he has headphones on and he's singing this song at the top of his lungs, hilarious.
OK, I'll watch, but I'm still distressed that this song somehow beat out "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights". This song is OK, but "Paradise" is an epic classic. You guys need to do that anyway, and soon.
Great reaction!! Stewart Copeland on drums. And the singer/bassist Sting has a lot of solo albums, and his voice is really beautiful in those recordings as well as the later Police albums. If I could recommend other Police songs, "Spirits in the Material World" or "Synchronicity".
But you can reach the top of your profession If you become the leader of the land For murder is the sport of the elected And you don't need to lift a finger of your hand
Always liked “Wrapped around your finger” by them, super chill cruising around kind of song - also, you were supposed to play the Roxanne drinking game....missed opportunity lol
The Police melded reggae and rock in a way similar to how Steely Dan melded jazz and rock, in that plenty of people who don't care much for reggae, can listen to The Police all day, just like with jazz and the Dan.
I see a lot of comments suggesting new wave stuff. I don't know if many would consider this new wave, but I would suggest INXS, "Dont Change", and "One Thing"
I can't imagine having the feeling again of hearing Stewart Copeland for the first time and thinking (anew) "This may be the best rock drummer ever." Yup.
I was looking for someone else to suggest the "Driven To Tears/When the World Is Running Down" combo, now I don't have to, lol. I'd also love to hear "Can't Stand Losin' You."
Roxanne was their first big hit, but I dare say they topped it! I'll second King of Pain (already suggested), and many like Every Little Thing She Does is Magic.
You guys should do a reaction to "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" by the Temptations. It's a departure from what you've been doing(somewhat), but it's a true classic.
The Police and the New Wavers helped save rock and roll as far as I'm concerned. Trad rock had become largely formulaic and boring by the late Seventies, and these new sounds showed new inspiration, innovation, and very importantly, economy -- no bloated rock operas or conservatory rock.
I agree with your sentiment, I felt the same way at the time. I do now however appreciate those older rock bands again, especially watching/listening along with Andy and Alex! so...best of all worlds now I guess. Would love to see them explore some bands like X, the Vapors, the Undertones, Sqeeze, XTC, B-52's, Romeo Void, Oingo Boingo, etc...
There were some great new wave bands that came in around the same time as the Police....like Squeeze, The Pretenders, Elvis Costello, The Cars and The Clash. Some good stuff.
I agree, at the time it felt like rock was being replaced. The Police and a few other bands helped me stay sane through Duran Duran and some of that other stuff.
Spirits in the Material World, De Doo Doo Doo De Da Da Da, and Wrapped Around Your Finger are all amazing songs, but honestly all their songs are amazing😂😂
I had a thought. Maybe doing like a deep dive into one artist? For example, Sting. Do a couple more Police tunes and then 3 of his solo things. Get to know Sting. And then get to know... Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney....etc. All these ppl had great "band" careers and great solo careers. Think it would be great for you to deep dive into one artist like once or twice a month? What do you think? I get to pick the Sting songs though! LOL 😘 (btw Sting's voice is awesome and very malleable. ♥
When you say "I like that, that was a good chord" at the beginning, followed by the laugh, that was the lead singer (Sting) sitting on the piano accidentally and laughing. 😆
I love that you guys are starting to get closer to some 80’s and punk tunes. Every Little Thing She Does is Magic is my personal favorite Police song. Stewart Copeland shines.
The dude wants it both ways in the end “don’t” then yeh, put it on. He wouldn’t want her if she weren’t sexy. Sting was also an actor, playing duplicitous anti-heros, check him out in “Dune”. Stewart Copland learned tp play drums in Beruit where he grew up.
Happy Friday ! In case ya haven't thought of it Sting lead singer here of the Police is also the Higher voice on Dire Straits Money For Nothing track !
Aww man you're reacting to a great artist but in my humble opinion their most overplayed song and not close to their best song either. Before I even watch the reaction, I hope it is not your last Police reaction.
When you have a comment like this, which is a very fair comment, please please then attach a worthy contender/follow up song that will best this!! Bring the energy for a pick you think is better, rally people up to a pick you think deserves the attention! Don't just call it out that it could've been better, cheers!
Suggestion from the same era: two songs joined perfectly together, Moving in Stereo and All Mixed Up by The Cars. The whole album got so much airplay in the late 70s. Love your reactions guys!
Hey guys!! First time checking out The Police with you all! It’s Friday so make sure to VOTE in the weekly poll to determine what song gets added to the rotation sooner than the latter!! Cheers guys hope you all have an awesome weekend!! 🙌🏻🔥
More New Wave - Joe Jackson, Is She Really Going Out with Him?
@@peterquinones3522 Yes. Joe Jackson! Friday is a good song to check out also
Can't believe this one won the poll (well actually I can). The Police had some good tunes, Roxanne was not one of them.
Other Police bangers...Next To You, Can't Stand Losing You, Message In A Bottle, Driven To Tears, Don't Stand So Close To Me, Synchonicity 1 & 2
@@OldeDude15x millennials, amirite...
Dude. Dude. Dude. DUDE. This is only the beginning. The Police are so so so good.
Sting solo is just as good. Check out "We'll Be Together", 'Set Them Free", or "Englishman in New York"
@@PogueMahone1 Sting solo - blah. But I love The Pogues. Saw them on the Pogue Mahone tour
Yup, The Police rabbit hole runs deep
Meh
You said it, the 1st hit of many - One of the last Super groups
You guys CANNOT imagine how HUGE these guys were when they first broke. They didn’t sound like anyone else!
Good call! I already posted my comment about how massive this song was when it came out because nobody had ever heard anything like this before! What a great musical time to be growing up!
He actually has a great voice... IMO...when song calls for it...
Ironically, even bigger than ever when they crumbled
H U G E
Yes that’s what I first thought. Lol
"Walking on the Moon" and my favorite Police song "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic"
Every Little Thing...my favorite too. Something about that song. Just pure perfection.
Those are 2 of my top choices as well.
Walking on the Moon from the Synchronicity concert. Stewart Copeland shows goes off on that one and also Message in a Bottle.
Every Little Thing. Possibly the perfect pop record, created from a near perfect demo. Rick Beato certainly thinks so and did a great review of it here. A track I will never tire of listening to.
walking on the moon; one of the most deceptive bass songs... thought this sounds easy - 😶NOPE
Okay, so who else sees Eddie Murphy in a jail cell whenever this song comes on?
Lol exactly what i thought!!!!
First thought every time 👇🤣
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Every time!! 👍🏻👍🏻
At the beginning you hear Sting laugh - when they were recording he actually slipped and sat on the piano keys - they left both the sound of the piano and his laugh in the song.
I can still see Eddie Murphy singing this sitting in his jail cell in the movie, 48 Hours.
ikr. That comes to my mind every single time. Not a bad thing. I like that movie. But ...
Same!! Cracks my ass UP!
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Yes!! Every time
There are SO many great Police tunes to check out!! Message In a Bottle, Walking On The Moon, So Lonely, Every Breath You Take, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Spirits In The Material World, Driven To Tears, The Bed’s Too Big Without You... just to name a few!!
All great songs. My favorite is still The Bed’s Too Big Without You. I love that killer bass line.
Synchronicity
@@videono1 Synchronicity II as well!
Synchronicity!
The Beds Too Big Without You would be great! I would very much enjoy seeing them react to it!
I've seen lots of great Police tunes mentioned here but one of my all-time favorites doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet ... Invisible Sun. It's a dark and gritty tune compared to most of their other singles.
That guy singing is Sting. He definitely may be from wayyyy before you're time although he's still around now his voice doesn't have the range it had then. The drummer Stewart Copeland is just as famous as a soundtrack creator for numerous TV shows and movies over the years.
That is a great song. Good choice.
I got a compilation album of The Police and Sting hits. The only song I did not recognize was "Invisible Sun". It is now my favorite The Police song.
Listen to “King of Pain” by the Police.
Brian Shaw
Agree! Live version @Synchronicity concert is the best version!
The lead singer (Sting) actually DOES sound like an angel in his song “Fields of Gold.” Give it a listen, guys. 😇
Absolutely my first thought, when they started discussing his voice.
It pales in comparison to Fragile
DrittAdrAtta Whoa... Don’t comment with your opinion as though it’s a fact while negating someone else’s comment. Your opinion is nothing more than your opinion. Have some respect for other people’s comments.
@@merylschoenbaum319 "DOES sound like an angel" - isn't that actually an OPINION dressed up as a fact? Since we all know exactly what angels sound like... That is one thing. Secondly, where is the negation? You are entitled to your opinion, just as I am entitled to mine - that Fragile both lyrically and musically is the bettet song, so don't you don't me, OK? You might want to avoid posting something in public if you don't want your opinions to be confronted and your precious feelings hurt.
DrittAdrAtta Nope, two different things. My comment was written with good intentions to inform Alex that there’s a song where Sting voice actually does have an angelic sound and he might want to hear that quality in his voice. Your comment had no good intentions attached to it, just an air of superiority in tearing down someone else’s opinion. Wanna keep playing or agree to disagree?
"Could this be a song about a waitress...? 😆
As soon as it started, y'all were quickly educated.
"So Lonely," "Message in a Bottle," "Canary in a Coalmine," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" and "King of Pain" are musts.
King of Pain has some of the best lyrics (poetry) ever written.
Wrapped around your fingers
Hell bro, their entire fricking repertoire are MUSTS! ;) lol!
I endorse ALL the above comments and opinions....
For some amazing Andy Summers drumming check out murder by numbers.
Great band. If you’re completely new to them I highly recommend message in a bottle, king of pain, and the wonderfully creepy every breath you take.
Those! Yes! Absolutely! And in that order.
Every breath you take always struck me as a bit of a stalker's anthem too
If you want the BEST Stewart Copeland drum insanity, “WALKING ON THE MOON”. But be warned, his duel between triplets and fourths will drill DEEP into your brain. One of the most musical drummers in rock history - he’s gone on to compose movie scores and operas.
Also the soundtrack for legendary ps1 game Spyro the Dragon!
Go watch Yoyoka play Murder By Numbers. Copeland is a genius. I think Yoyoka could be the new Copeland in the future.
The Police are awesome!!!
“Everything Little Thing She Does Is Magic”.
Synchronicity, Synchronicity II, Message in a bottle, and Don't stand so close to me!!
De Do Do Do De Da Da Da
@Eric Lennert that’s all I want to say to you
Oh ya, "do doo doo doo"!
King of Pain, and Every Little Thing She Does is Magic.
One of their songs you should check out is "Walking on the Moon."
Agreed
I played Police in the car for my kids and quizzed them on the lyrics. They loved shouting, “walking on the moon!”
Yes, “Walking On the Moon”! Another great tune that’s a must hear.
The drums are mega cool on this one. He runs the drums through a delay effect.
Maybe the first Police song I ever heard was Walking on the Moon in one of those planetarium lazer shows. When I heard it my whole instincts perked up. Then Roxanne and E S D I Magic. Blasted it full blast.
""Synchronicity II," Spirits in the Material World," "Driven to Tears," "So Lonely," and "Don't Stand So Close to Me," and "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" are classics. Welcome to regatta de blanc!
Hell the whole Synchronicity album.
Yes to Synchronicity II.
Synchronicity is such a great album!
Synchronicity II is my pick. Phenomenal song.
I love the “wall of sound,” prog-rock, classic 70’s rock as much as anybody, but when The Police came around with their spare, reggae-tinged sound, it was like a breath of fresh air. “Message In a Bottle” is my favorite.
I refuse to believe that Andy and Alex have not heard “Every Breath You Take” prior to this video.
Sting banned it back in the late 80s. Swore never to sing it again.
But it's one of my favorites from the police. Sting called it a stalker song 🎵.
@@wm.patrickmilford4589 BS. I've been seeing him in concert since the 90's and he's sung it every time. Honestly, I don't like what he's done with it. It's a neutered version.
@@wm.patrickmilford4589 Wow, dude! Just make shit up! That never happened.. that was never even thought to have happened.
@@wm.patrickmilford4589 He's not wrong.
@@wm.patrickmilford4589 People misunderstand it. It isn't a love song, though it's often played at wedding receptions etc, but the lyrics make it clear that it''s about stalking a woman. Any woman who's been with a controlling partner knows exactly what's going on.
Another one of those "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'VE NEVER HEARD THIS!" song. It's been used so many times in movies and tv shows as a cultural reference, most notably at the beginning of the Eddie Murphy movie "48 Hours"
Was thinking the same thing.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'VE NEVER HEARD THIS!" song...
Here's some theories:
A) Grew up in an Amish Community
B) Coma from birth till age of 18
C) Parental neglect to a level that could result in litigation in a number of states
D) Raised by Wolves
Looking at Alex I'm guessing D
@@alanhynd7886 :D :D :D
@@alanhynd7886 going with D myself.
That's always the first thing that comes to mind for me. ruclips.net/video/NjQ2DgNoHjs/видео.html
The police- don’t stand so close to me
The social distancing anthem.
FYI,
Neal Peart really loved Stewart Copelands drumming. Sting is a underrated bass player.. The Police catalog is endless. Another incredible 3 piece band.
two of my faves. both were just so unique. stewart could really spice up great pop music.
Regata de Blanc is Copeland's masterpiece.
Yep, fact. Saw a Rush interview from this time and they were asked what music they, Rush, listened to. The normally shy Neil said The Police, almost before the question was done.
I can assure you that Sting is not an underrated bass player. He is highly regarded by bass players and musicians generally. Few bass players sing lead vocals, due to the contrapuntal nature of the two, but Sting, Macca, Jack Bruce and Geddy are some of the very few to do both really well.
@@dctbass I think both sting and andy summers are unnerated. Sting is mostly thought of as a great singer and songwriter. And Andy plays with a more mellow style that does get noticed as often. But they are both very talented.
Drummer: Stewart Copeland. Top tier drummer. Now composes film scores mostly.
Singer / bassest: frickin' Sting, yo!!! Composed 90% of their music. ;)
Don't forget it was Andy's song instrumental that got them their first Grammy
Absolutely the best
People may know Sting from his acting. He was in the first movie version of *Dune*.
Copeland composed the music to the original Equalizer series. Great stuff.
You have “just” scratched the surface of this group.
YOU MUST....GO DEEPER.
They are amazing.
The Police and later Sting as solo are in a class by themselves.
police = amazing. sting solo = snoozefest.
Sprits in the Material World is one of their best tunes. Don't Stand So Close to me was super possible.
BROS!!! The mother-F'n POLICE!! Seriously you can deep dive ANY album, their catalogue is SO goddamn good! And the mighty, mighty, mighty Stewart Copeland drumming like NOBODY else. He really is in a category all his own, he invented it, owns it, and sits there alone. Can't wait for more!!!
Listen to Every little thing she does is magic by The Police
As I commented elsewhere, that song has one of the all-time great drum fills ever recorded.
Some of the best drumming ever in rock music
It's almost as if you guys have never turned on a radio before. Lol
Well THEY'RE Young KIDS, so You DON'T know i mean, MAYBE (??) They've NEVER seen a 📻 radio in Their entire lives (??). Ya' Think??
Lmao! 😝😝😝😝 😂😂😂😂
I mean just think about it, these kids grew up WITH Guitar Hero (Lmao!) And also with iPods, which i'm 98 % SURE that they probably Also DON'T even know what a walkman looks like Or a cd/walkman player MUCH LESS an 8-track player! Right??
😝😝😝😝 😂😂😂😂 haha!
* * iPod was Released in 2001
* * iPad was Released in 2012
No, really, radios don't really exist anymore
They don't listen to the radio. Period.
My daughter (19) asked me the other day "how did musicians get famous before RUclips?"
Chill out Max, give these YOUNG KIDS a Break, But AT LEAST They're hearing OUR "Old people" MUSIC NOW And That's ALL that MATTERS NOW, woohoo!
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@@julieb3996 Huh????!
Say WHAT?????! 👎 👎 👎 👎
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I think MAYBE (??) You meant to say that Radio Stations RARELY Exist anymore but radios (the actual 📻 radio) will ALWAYS Exist, ha ha.
Some companies will ALWAYS make radios but the thing that is FADING OFF are the Radio Stations, but NOT the actual 📻 radio, ha ha.
But i Do KNOW what You meant to say, LOL. 😎 👍
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the mind-numbing fact that you guys had never heard "Roxanne" before... welcome to the music of the arguably biggest band in the world from the early 1980's.
Only U2 might compete
Or that other band from Athens...
Lemme tell you, I'm 19 and have been raised on a litany of 70s and 80s tunes courtesy of my parents. Somehow I hadn't heard any of the Police apart of "Every Breath You Take" until last year. I'm hooked now, possibly my favorite group
The weird chord at the beginning: Sting accidentally sat on the piano. You can hear him laugh about it after
How do you accidentally sit on a piano??
Wallace Lambert from what i understand he was standing up and was about to start singing the first line. He wanted to sit down on the piano behind him but didn’t notice the lid was open. Im paraphrasing but he mentioned it in an interview at some point.
S-Tier review, gentlemen!
Thought we was getting tiny dancer today
This song was not meant to be released. It’s a demo technically.
That “scooping” and being slightly off but can sing his ass off is due to no auto tune! He can sing and doesn’t need correcting.
Giving you a big fat lovin ❤️ on that one man. Fuck auto tune.
Greg Platt Alex nailed it when he said Sting was slightly off pitch but in flawless ways. You can’t autotune nuance like that.
Eddie Murphy singing Roxanne in 48 Hours. Perfect!
Reggie!! Reggie!! What you want cop ?! lol
I always think of that scene when I hear Roxanne.
Our age is showing :p
Surfeit You ain’t kidding. I saw The Police 40 years ago in Philly on the Sychronicity tour. The Go-Go’s warmed them up. A couple of lifetimes ago.
@@landshark7730 I saw them at Comiskey Park in Chicago, which opened that tour - late July 1983 I want to say. Joan Jett got booed off the stage (unfairly, in my opinion.)
You guys are gonna love Stewart Copeland as a drummer! One of the best drummer of all time for sure. I could see him creeping in your top 10 or 5! DO MORE POLICE!
I remember when The Police hit the music scene and WOW, you can't imagine how big this band was! So many of their songs are huge hits and worth listening to. Sting has an incredible voice range, check out some of his other amazing songs.
Sting is a phenomenal vocalist but I think he played a bit of a "character" while singing this song which may be what Alex picked up on.
Exactly. He's an everyday kid on the streets of Kingston pouring out his heart.
Which Sting most definitely ain't!
@@danieljodrey709 well there's a Kingston in London
This is also Outlandos D'Amour, their first studio album in 1978, his vocal chops may have improved with experience.
@@brucemcfarling7810 Agreed.
“Driven to Tears” and “When the World is Going Down....” are awesome, awesome songs.
And should be listened to back-to-back... the flow is too good.
I loved the Bring on the Night album jazz versions of those songs also!
Zenyatta Mondatta, the whole album is great (except"DooDooDooDadada" to me is just "DooDoo"). Regatta de Blanc is also awesome (I always listen to "On Any Other Day" on... that special day)
👮🏻♀️The Police w' Robert Downey Jr.🏆"Driven To Tears" Live
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D B I Do, thank you!! 👍🏽
Welcome to the sauce jungle gentleman! You want more of Stewart Copeland’s drumming?
Check out Driven To Tears as well as about 15 to 20 more. The Police contain multitudes...
👮🏻♀️The Police w' Robert Downey Jr.🏆"Driven To Tears" Live
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Sting is so underrated as a soloist. Seriously. Everyone writes him off because of the New Age stuff and being played on "adult contemporary" radio. Please play " Shape of My Heart", "It's Probably Me" (the version he did with Clapton) or "Fields of Gold"
Sting is anything BUT underrated. He has been given his proper due at every stage of his career, as a singer, as a bassist and as an actor. He has had both the fans and the critics on his side through his entire career.
He was never underrated.
Remember, this is a 3 piece band. Such a groundbreaking group and Roxanne a megahit, now iconic.
REAL deep cut for the Police if you're interested; "Murder By Numbers". The melody, the lyrics, the groove, the odd time signature... Soooooo good
Did you ever hear Sting sing Murder by Numbers with Frank Zappa? You might like.
Yesssss
I second that choice!
Murder by Numbers is one of my fav Police tunes 😎
I wish I could like this recommendation more than once! What a great tune!!!
Random notes: Guitarist Andy Summers is ten years older than Sting and drummer Stewart Copeland and was in The Animals (House of the Rising Sun) in the late 1960s after the first big split that led to their bassist becoming Hendrix's manager. Andy recently had a two person band called Circa Zero (album title Circus Hero) with musician Rob Giles who foes everything except guitar on that album. I vaguely know Rob as I've seen him at various tiny venues and he was in a band called The Rescues with some people I actually know. The Police influenced the reggae aspects of Rush including the end bit of The Spirit of Radio. Neil was a huge fan of Stewart in particular. Stewart Copeland was the drummer for The Police. He brother (their manager at this time) later founded IRS Records famous for discovering R.E.M. His father was in the CIA. The actual CIA. Sting started in the movie adaptation of Quadrophenia right after this album and that movie came out in (1979). Sting had later success. ;)
Yes..the E.B. & the Animals Andy play on is called 'love is'....I personally preferred their earlier stuff
@@rc1564 He's on "Sky Pilot" correct?
If you like Stewart’s drumming, Walking on the Moon really showcases his creativity.
@FiatDuster He was featured in would have been better.
Miles Copeland did not discover R.E.M. Bill Berry worked at the Paragon Booking Agency in Macon with Ian Copland who was Stuart Copeland's brother. He and Mills Mills used to hang out with Ian who turned Bill and Mike onto all the new wave music that was coming out of England in the late seventies R.E.M. opened for the Police in December of 1980 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta when XTC canceled at the last minute. R.E.M. had a single on hibtone records and they had demo tapes circulating. The New York Times had already put their single on their best of list for 1981 They turned down an offer from R.C.A. and finally chose I.R.S. because it was an up an coming independent label known for letting artists make their own creative decisions.
Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" would be great to react to.
I’ve been thinking that all week. Raphael Ravenscroft’s sax part is iconic.
I agree
“Right Down the Line” is a classic by Gerry Rafferty
You have to listen to "Driven To Tears" for a true showcase of Stewart Copeland's drumming skills.
Totally agree here
'Regatta de Blanc', 'Voices Inside My Head', 'One World (Not Three)' and 'No time this Time' are also some top-notch Copeland drumming IMO
"A really great bad voice." I get it, man. The flaws in singer's voices are what made them unique. In that same way that singers like Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Carole King, Carly Simon, even Stevie Nicks...It isn't about what their voices CAN'T do, or them trying to achieve a level of perfection. It's about what they ALREADY do.
"Spirits of the Material World," "Walking on the Moon," "Driven to Tears"
👮🏻♀️The Police w' Robert Downey Jr.🏆"Driven To Tears" Live
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@@POWER-LINKS Agreed! That is a stunning performance of this song!
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Walking on the Moon and King of Pain are both incredible. And since you’re on The Police, check out Fortress Around Your Heart from Sting’s first solo album after they broke up. It’s a phenomenal track with great lyrics and a chorus that Sting himself said was the best one he ever wrote. In fact Rick Beato did a video on it. Highly recommend!
Fortress! Heck yeah!
“His voice” would be STING.
In the words of Alan Partridge “that was the Police, or as they are now called Sting” 😂😂
@@levivalentinovideos the producer of this album really got the most out of Sting's amazing voice !!
Sidestep the hits if you can, only because they are showcased better on tracks like Bring on the Night, Driven to Tears, Invisible Sun, Syncronicity1, Syncronicity2,
Spirits in the Material World.
Enjoy the journey!!!
So Lonely…
You’re next Police song should be “Don’t Stand so Close to me”.
The best, I love that song! Great call, and I know, I'm a year late lol.
Gentlemen, you have no idea how big a jar of sauce you've just opened...enjoy.
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Outlandos d'Amour should open the door to ska such as the English Beat and then lead them to the Jam.
amen
Saucy Jack - what is that reference from?
truly one of the great r&r bands
Great Song....but prefer, "I see spirits in the material world." That is the first Police song I ever heard while riding around with my friend (we were 14 at the time) and his 'older' (21) Super Hot sister! I had a "stiffy" the whole time!! (about an hour, now I'm lucky if it's 10 minutes!!!) To me, Sting has one of those "instantly recognizable voices" no matter what he might be singing. As far as "Roxanne" goes..it's an A for me, because the Police are a band I have to be in a certain mood to listen to...not sure what mood that is...but I know it when I feel it???? Great review and...ITS FRIDAY!! 24/7 drinking till Monday!!!!!CHEERS
"Spirits in the Material World" Is my favorite Police song. It's a Banger.......
LMAO! Great story!!
@@juliebrockett3471 thanks, the sequel was even better. At my friend's wedding (same one, 15 years later) His sister(same one) had just gotten divorced...guess who "comforted" her in her grief? OH YEAH!!!!!!!
The song name is ''Spirits in the Material World'' and they don't even say ''I see spirits'' once in the fucking song lol.
Of course this is an "S" tier song. Stewart Copeland is in my top five drummers ever! By the way have you guys done your laundry lately? Lol. Peace.
They have a p. o. box. They'd probably accept clothing.
Stuart Copeland:
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Yea copeland is super talented. it seems like many great drummers are a big fan of him too. two of neil pearts favorite drummers were stewart copeland and keith moon.
Pretty close to the start of the movie ' 48 Hours' , Eddie Murphy is in a jail cell , I think he has headphones on and he's singing this song at the top of his lungs, hilarious.
“Secret Journey” by the Police, very moody...just add bourbon.
“Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”
Gotta do it!
How about a twofer? 2 songs that run together.
"Driven to Tears / When the World is Running Down"
Walking On The Moon....S-Tier for the high hat work alone
please man, if you love differents and greats songs check VOICES INSIDE MY HEAD by The Police
You guys should listen to The Clash: "London Calling", "Guns of Brixton", "Spanish Bombs", etc....
walking on the moon
Great reaction guys! You always put a smile on my face. Cheers!🤘❤
OK, I'll watch, but I'm still distressed that this song somehow beat out "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights". This song is OK, but "Paradise" is an epic classic. You guys need to do that anyway, and soon.
I completely agree. And they NEED to watch the video. That reaction will be so funny.
A rock opera not to be passed up!
I'm glad the New Wavers like the Police swept away bloated trad rock. I think they chose the better song.
@@OuterGalaxyLounge Agree.. at least with respect to Pot Roast - err...sorry meant Meat Loaf.
Goddamn, Paradise is a horrrrrrible song!
😂love the vids guys!! Can y’all react to Aja by Steely Dan please!!!
I can’t listen to this anymore without picturing Eddie Murphy singing to it in the 48 Hours movie😆
Great reaction!! Stewart Copeland on drums. And the singer/bassist Sting has a lot of solo albums, and his voice is really beautiful in those recordings as well as the later Police albums. If I could recommend other Police songs, "Spirits in the Material World" or "Synchronicity".
More more more Police., “Spirits in the Material World”
Check out “Walking on the Moon”
If you want a true one-take Police tune, listen to “Murder By Numbers”. Written and recorded in a few short hours in Monserrat.
❤️ that song
Great song!
But you can reach the top of your profession
If you become the leader of the land
For murder is the sport of the elected
And you don't need to lift a finger of your hand
Stuart Copeland’s percussion performance on “Driven to Tears” is epic!
Was hoping you would take a drink every time they said Roxanne !
Always liked “Wrapped around your finger” by them, super chill cruising around kind of song - also, you were supposed to play the Roxanne drinking game....missed opportunity lol
Exactly
The Police melded reggae and rock in a way similar to how Steely Dan melded jazz and rock, in that plenty of people who don't care much for reggae, can listen to The Police all day, just like with jazz and the Dan.
AH HA! I utterly despise jazz. It's musical masturbation in public as far as I'm concerned. But Steely Dan? The best, Jerry, THE BEST!
@@jongroubert4203 Thanks Bania!
@@jongroubert4203 I believe in these two approaches: 'Do it once. It's a mistake. Do it twice. It's Jazz'. Artistic creation in a nutshell.
If you liked the subject matter of this one, just wait til you hear "Don't Stand So Close to Me."
And then you realize Sting used to be a teacher...
As a long time teacher I get his song... Look at the menu, but you can NEVER order! Literally, NEVER!! And don't even get caught looking, either!
"I haven't even heard that much Bob Marley" Son, I'm gonna need to speak to your parents, lol!
I am surprised few have mentioned "Walking on the Moon", incredible drumming.
I see a lot of comments suggesting new wave stuff. I don't know if many would consider this new wave, but I would suggest INXS, "Dont Change", and "One Thing"
Patrick Olkowski New Sensation ❤️
Dont Change is the anthem of my youth. Hopelessly underappreciated
Also, The Fixx, "stand or fall" and SAGA'S "On the Loose"
‘Every Little Thing She Does is Magic’ should be the next Police track y’all hit. Very good song.
There are at least 20 Police songs that they should listen before « Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic » lol.
@@Ogilla well they already hit it so. This is from a year ago.
May I suggest Sting "Fortress Around Your Heart":
Sting is such a metaphorical writer, and that song is a prime example. People thought it was about something... that it wasn't. Great suggestion.
Saw them in the late 70's at CBGB. Try "The Bed's Too Big," and "Secret Journey" next.
I can't imagine having the feeling again of hearing Stewart Copeland for the first time and thinking (anew) "This may be the best rock drummer ever."
Yup.
"What more could you have wanted from this song? "
Eddie Murphy......in jail! 😁
Yup, the movie "48 Hours" this is the song Eddie Murphy was singing
I vote for having your next Police song be "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic".
One thing about it, it would explain why people are so bonkers about Stewart Copeland :)
Try "driven to tears/when the world is running down" by The Police(two songs that have to be heard together)
Voices in my head, Shadows in the Rain.... Zen. was the pinnacle of The Police, in MY opinion.
Yes.Yes.Yes on Driven to tears/when the world is runnin down.
I was looking for someone else to suggest the "Driven To Tears/When the World Is Running Down" combo, now I don't have to, lol. I'd also love to hear "Can't Stand Losin' You."
“Don’t Stand So Close to Me” might be another great Police choice in my humble opinion. I think you will enjoy.
Roxanne was their first big hit, but I dare say they topped it! I'll second King of Pain (already suggested), and many like Every Little Thing She Does is Magic.
Next up "When the World is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around" and "Spirits in the Material World." 👍👍
You guys should do a reaction to "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" by the Temptations. It's a departure from what you've been doing(somewhat), but it's a true classic.
The Police and the New Wavers helped save rock and roll as far as I'm concerned. Trad rock had become largely formulaic and boring by the late Seventies, and these new sounds showed new inspiration, innovation, and very importantly, economy -- no bloated rock operas or conservatory rock.
I agree with your sentiment, I felt the same way at the time. I do now however appreciate those older rock bands again, especially watching/listening along with Andy and Alex!
so...best of all worlds now I guess. Would love to see them explore some bands like X, the Vapors, the Undertones, Sqeeze, XTC, B-52's, Romeo Void, Oingo Boingo, etc...
There were some great new wave bands that came in around the same time as the Police....like Squeeze, The Pretenders, Elvis Costello, The Cars and The Clash. Some good stuff.
@@dickcnormous4202 Talking Heads, The Jam, REM....
@@dickcnormous4202 Magazine, Devo, Siouxsie & the Banshees, XTC, Ian Dury...
I agree, at the time it felt like rock was being replaced. The Police and a few other bands helped me stay sane through Duran Duran and some of that other stuff.
Spirits in the Material World, De Doo Doo Doo De Da Da Da, and Wrapped Around Your Finger are all amazing songs, but honestly all their songs are amazing😂😂
Steward Copland one of the greatest drummers ever!!!
I had a thought. Maybe doing like a deep dive into one artist? For example, Sting. Do a couple more Police tunes and then 3 of his solo things. Get to know Sting. And then get to know... Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney....etc. All these ppl had great "band" careers and great solo careers. Think it would be great for you to deep dive into one artist like once or twice a month? What do you think? I get to pick the Sting songs though! LOL 😘 (btw Sting's voice is awesome and very malleable. ♥
When you say "I like that, that was a good chord" at the beginning, followed by the laugh, that was the lead singer (Sting) sitting on the piano accidentally and laughing. 😆
I think I said 'weird chord' lol, it was definitely out of place! hahahaha
I love that you guys are starting to get closer to some 80’s and punk tunes.
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic is my personal favorite Police song. Stewart Copeland shines.
When a friend played this track to me back in the 80s I said this band will be huge. Became a massive fan and saw them play in Sydney in 1984.
Gaz
The dude wants it both ways in the end “don’t” then yeh, put it on. He wouldn’t want her if she weren’t sexy.
Sting was also an actor, playing duplicitous anti-heros, check him out in “Dune”.
Stewart Copland learned tp play drums in Beruit where he grew up.
Happy Friday ! In case ya haven't thought of it Sting lead singer here of the Police is also the Higher voice on Dire Straits Money For Nothing track !
Had no clue on that one! Dire Straits always knew exactly what they wanted, like Michael McDonald for Peg. Once you hear it, it can't be unheard!
Aww man you're reacting to a great artist but in my humble opinion their most overplayed song and not close to their best song either. Before I even watch the reaction, I hope it is not your last Police reaction.
Agree with you 100%. A good song but not their best by a long shot.
Still, a good introduction if they're not familiar with them.
BBlys76 absolutely!
IMO their most overplayed song is Every Breath You Take.
When you have a comment like this, which is a very fair comment, please please then attach a worthy contender/follow up song that will best this!! Bring the energy for a pick you think is better, rally people up to a pick you think deserves the attention! Don't just call it out that it could've been better, cheers!
Suggestion from the same era: two songs joined perfectly together, Moving in Stereo and All Mixed Up by The Cars. The whole album got so much airplay in the late 70s. Love your reactions guys!
Drummer, Stewart Copeland guys! He’s American FGS, related to some other famous Americans too, look him up.