Every once in a while you had those hit songs that were so massive and captivating, that it seemed like the whole world just stoped for a moment. "Nothing Compares 2 U" was certainly one of those, or "Smells Like Teen Spirit". So was this one.
I have a first pressing of the 1986 Every breath you take "the singles" with original shrink wrap and hype sticker still (album in thumbnail). So many of their best songs on one LP!! Sting, Andy, Stewart!! ROCK ON! Fun fact: Sting gets paid 5 grand a day in royalties from P. Diddy for is unauthorized sampling of this song in "ill be missing you". Sting gets 2M a year basically off one song to this day ; )
If you take the themes from "Dont stand so close to me", Roxanne" and "Every breathe you take" and look at them collectively, it makes you wonder a bit about what their inspirations were, lol. Always loved these guys...
It’s so cool that you immediately picked up on the stalker theme. At the time this was a hit and it was all over the radio, everyone was like, “what an amazing love song.“ Sting later pointed out in an interview that the song was in the voice of a possessive controller
That's what I used to refer to this as when I was in a band with bandmates who wanted to play these songs, the stalker song, and Roxanne, the hooker song. Good music to listen to but not much fun for a drummer to play.
@@randywissler9923 I know he was a good drummer but I was just into heavier rock and metal, it's no slight on the musicianship of The Police, it's just that covering them didn't exactly fit with the direction of music I was aiming for.
this is the original, came out in 83. This is one of the most misinterpreted songs ever. It is about an obsessive stalker, but it sounds like a love song. Some people even used it as their wedding song. Sting explained: "I think it's a nasty little song, really rather evil. It's about jealousy and surveillance and ownership." Regarding the common misinterpretation of the song, he added: "I think the ambiguity is intrinsic in the song however you treat it because the words are so sadistic. On one level, it's a nice long song with the classic relative minor chords, and underneath there's this distasteful character talking about watching every move.
Yes....so true. It really is easy to get lost in the bubbly, poppy groove of this song cause somehow or another it does sound kind of 'happy' or upbeat...but once you listen to it and actually pay attention to the lyrics you're like 'Oh....oh ....OH dear'.... lol...and you're right, so many people just never picked up on that. Very much like back many years ago, I think it was one of the Bush camps while campaigning, started or tried for awhile to use Springsteen's 'Born In The USA' as their theme song....again, being completely clueless as to what was really being said in that song.... lol. ...woopsies... ... :P
P Diddy should have been prosecuted for crimes against music. That horrible, cringy PR cash-in on the death of another artist, and he couldn't even to be bothered to write a new song for him. Just take an existing classic and shoehorn in the most mawkish, maudlin corn-ball lyrics ever written in 5 minutes. Absolute shit, pandering to idiots who get off on displays of fake grief for someone they never met. The fucking worst. I'd have been ashamed to release that shit.
Others said it first, but you got it quickly. This was a huge hit when I was in high school. I was always baffled by people treating it as a love song. Totally a stalker song.
The song was penned as the government monitoring people 24/7. This used to be common knowledge but I think Sting is afraid his politics have finally become reality and it isn't so fun anymore.
This song has always creeped me out. I've only heardthe stalker story recently, but from the first time I heard it, it screamed "restraining order." Most people I know think it's a love song. That message, to me, is a pretty perverted idea of love. I never liked this song, never will.
@@jefflast9489 Stop. Sting wrote this song after a break up with his girlfriend - it has nothing to do with goverment. He is talking about stalking a girl.
@@Senjinone No, he's not. Youbknow what amazes me? This used to be common knowledge. I remember when the song came out. Once upon a time MTV did countdowns on "love ballads" and this song was not included because it was not about "love" at all. True story, look it up if you like.
Ya'll nailed this one! Most people heard this for the first time and thought it was a love song...they even played it at their weddings! But it's actually a creepy stalker song...his woman left him and he can't handle it, "Oh can't you see, you belong to me! Every breath you take, every move you make, every single day, every word you say...I'll be watching you!" Basically saying you'll never get rid of me.
Lex: SPOT ON! This was written after the lead singer: Sting's break-up with his partner and he was astounded that so many people chose it as their wedding song when it is all about Stalking and wanting to watch every future move of his Ex...
The song was not originally written as a stalker song. This is clear from early Sting interviews, but the meaning changed for him over time. Him claiming at one point that it's a stalker song is revisionism - and he's also said at various points that it can be interpreted either way, as a love song or a stalker or surveillance song. Search 'The real Story Behind...' (Don't think I can place a link here, because it seems every time I do my comment disappears.)
Another interesting tidbit about this song is that, as the legends go, Andy Summers (guitarist) nailed this very delicate and complicated guitar part in one take. You can see in the video the crazy chord shapes he's making to keep that simple-sounding, relentless arpeggio pattern going so smoothly. Seek out the isolated guitar track sometime if you want your mind blown.
This song got nominated for 3 grammy's in '83 and yes it's the original. The Police were massive in the late 70's and 80's. Sting the lead singer also has had a number of successful songs as a solo artist.
de do do - so lonely - walking on the moon - don't stand so close to me - roxanne - can't stand losing you - driven to tears - synchronicity II - murder by numbers
@@harryballsak1123 the answer is that 20% read the lyrics, and 80% just vibe. It's p funny that this was a wedding song so much, given how blatantly stalkery the lyrics are. You belong to me, even if you aren't aware, I'm watching your every movement, I know all your dirty little secrets, my heart aches for every small thing you do, I'm trailing you from place to place, ever since we broke up I've been obsessing over you every second of the day, even when I'm asleep, you have to be the only person that could ever be the one for me, I know if you're lying to me, I see through you, you're just playing games with me, since there's no escape, you're my destiny. This shit is not in the least bit romantic lmao
The ultimate stalker song, Sting even acknowledged this came from a bad place and apologized for it - but I absolutely forgive him, what a beautiful haunting sone
This band has a great catalogue of songs. Wrapped Around Your Finger, Roxanne, and King of Pain, just a few suggestions for y’all. You guys are awesome and genuine, keep up the great work. 👍🏼
Sting actually came out and sang w PUFF when he did an award show when his "I'll be missing you" song was released for Biggie. Song is quintessential 80's !!!
@@justinatest9456 Police first. Big, big hit song in the early eighties. Used by people as a Wedding song a lot. Apparently they didn't listen to the lyrics too closely!
There's plenty of filler on their albums but every album has ALL-TIME GREAT SONGS. But there is a decent amount of filler on their albums its just their hits are FUCKING HITS!!!
Lots of comments saying how talented Sting and Stewart Copeland are. Uh. Andy Summers is a fantastic guitarist as well. He deserves some name checks as well.
I am 100% with you on that. I think Desert Rose is one of the most successful collabs with an achingly beautiful fusion of Middle Eastern music. Cheb Mami's vocals are spectacular. I will put in a link for anyone interested. m.ua-cam.com/video/C3lWwBslWqg/v-deo.html And for those who would like to know the translation of Mami's part... m.ua-cam.com/video/qN_r_1NiQ98/v-deo.html Check it out, you will take you for a spiritual ride to the heavens!
Lex has a great sense of music and criticism. His body reactions make it clear what triggered a hit in a song. It's a delight to watch her react. In French, we say she is "bon public". And her looks at Brad are so cute ❤ "Every breath you take" is musically, certainly one of the most accomplished songs. I love it and I love you.
Actually, the tune came from Andy Summers, and Sting doesn’t give the dude a dime from the PDiddy royalties, even though Andy Summers guitar riff is the only thing PDiddy used.
This song was about toxic relationships, Sting couldn't believe people used that song at weddings. But he tried to fix it with Free Free set them free. If you love someone set them free if they return it was meant to be if they don't it wasn't meant to be.
Brad & Lex, after B. I. G and Tupac passed away, P. Diddy covered this song in tribute to them. The song was named " I'll be missing you " featuring Eve, who is the voice you mentioned. Special guest on the track was Sting. The lead singer for the Police. That is why this song sounded familiar.
I have a first pressing of the 1986 Every breath you take "the singles" with original shrink wrap and hype sticker still (album in thumbnail). So many of their best songs on one LP!! Sting, Andy, Stewart!! ROCK ON!
Um...beg to differ. Think if you ask most people, they'd say Stewart Copeland's drums and/or Sting's voice. This song is a particularly boring one from the standpoint of the drums, though Sting's voice is on display, of course.
@@stevemd6488 For this song, yes. But you put forth that his guitar sound was the signature for the whole band (not just this song), and talented as he is, let's face it, he was the member who got (still gets?) the least amount of love.
@@joekuul8769 No all their songs. Message in a Bottle signature guitar line is Andy. And on and on. But I don't want to argue this anymore, we disagree and that's fine.
Probably been said already ( I didn't read all 1000+ comments already written), but this original song was released by the Police in 1982 and was #1 on the Billboard Chart for 12 straight weeks, ending up as # 1 for the year. It's that awesome.
Ah, 1983 was an interesting year... I was a little kid and heard this, Michael Jackson, Prince, and so many other bands that we all owe a debt to... Thanks for the reaction!
They were around the late 70’s to early 80’s but for that short time they had a huge catalog of awesome songs , they are on my list as top ten bands of all time. My favorite song”Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”
Position on US Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Charts - "Every Breath You Take" by the Police : Rank 31 - "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy : Rank 105 Yes, Puff Daddy took it from the original version by the Police.
The one that tripped me out the most was when I heard Son Of A Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield on a golden oldies station. It was the beat and riff from Hits From The Bong by Cypress Hill. Blew my mind!
@@pauljansen1137 spirits in the material world, wrapped around your finger, beds too big, can’t stand losing you,so many classics but I agree Roxanne is definitely one of they’re best
You might say you've never heard of the _Police,_ but I guarantee if you listen to more of their songs you'll realize you recognize many of their 'hits'. They were huge in the 80's.
Sting was a school teacher and very smart. His lyrics blow you a way when you listen to them. One of my favorites is from "Wrapped Around Your Finger" when he uses "caught between scylla and charybdis" as a term to describe being caught between a rock and a hard place.
Hi guys I saw this concert in the early 80s in Providence Rhode Island and it was a really really excellent show and yes every step you take that is an original police song it was a great album too and they are awesome musicians
Yup, the sampling is simply an acknowledged "we have no original idea or musical abilities ".....it's a shame growing up listening to studio push button plagiarized garbage
@@wesbaumguardner8829 Woah woah, easy there. “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”- Oscar Wilde.Apr 29, 2015
@@wbmstr24 This is an insane perspective. Be a little more open, nothing is definite, and musical practice is like all Gong Fu. Forms are learned mastered, and passed on. However, no form is concrete. Change is inevitable and we learn intelligent groove.
Sting is one of the best performers of our generation, you should check out “Englishman in New York” - he performed it live on the streets of NYC a few years back, you’d dig it 👍
I saw this on UA-cam a few months back, but it was performed as a Tiny Desk Concert with Shaggy. The mixture of their voices on a single track was something I never knew I needed until I heard it. It was superb.
Went literally years without hearing this song (“It’s overplayed. They have other songs…”) Then one day, it comes on at work again, and by the last verse I remember thinking, “God that’s such a great song.”
the Police were VERY influential to all musicians, Sting is an amazing vocalist and Stewart Copland is a master on the drums. they have so many huge hit songs. " I cant stand losing you" and " Walking on the moon" are 2 of my favs.
EVERYTHING off the Dream of the Blue Turtles album is amazing! I love “The Russians”, “Moon Over Bourbon Street”, “Set Them Free”, Fortress Around Your Heart”, and even “Children’s Crusade” and “We Work the Black Seam”.
Dream of the Blue Turtles album is one of the most underrated albums ever. Fortress around your heart is one of my all time fav songs. Sting is gifted and delivers an Opus with this album
The stalkers anthem lol! One of my all time favorite bands, but as with many cases the smash hit not always the highest quality track. Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon, Roxanne, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic are some very popular and bangin tunes. Cheers!
Stalker anthem lol? Having been stalked to the point he threatened to steal my kids and take them out of the country. THERE IS Nothing funny about it! Even STING admits its stalking
This band was HUGE in the 80s. The first music I ever bought, I saved up Christmas money and bought ten cassettes all at once. Synchronicity was one of those ten. Really good band all the way around and Sting went on and had a bunch of good solo material, too.
It’s a sweet sounding song that goes totally into creepy stalking when you pay attention to the lyrics. The Police were short-lived, but amazing. Almost all of their tracks were huge hits before they split up. Sting (the singer) went on to have a very successful solo career. You should definitely check out more from the Police. Don’t Stand So Close to Me is a one with a clear story. Every Little Thing She Does is Magic is a great one. And Roxanne is an absolute classic. I love hip hop, but the original here is way better than the P Diddy and Faith Evans remake in tribute to Biggie.
@@dmanimousprime3858 that is one of my favorites too. Figured it was just not quite as big a hit as the others I suggested. And since they are just experiencing the Police for the first time, figured I'd suggest they start with the biggest hits first.
Stewart Copeland did a lot of scores for movies and TV shows which a lot of people aren't aware of but he kept pretty busy too. He did the score for the movie Rumble Fish for example.
Yes this is late 1970 and early 1980s. Puff Daddy asked to do this song for Biggie Smalls funeral. Sting, the singer helped sing with the others on stage that day.
Listen to Tone Loc song Wild Thing, then listen to Jamie's Cryin' by VanHalen. Van Halen was super pissed when they heard their riff being played on someone elses song but they sold the rights for audio sampling not knowing what they were doing. There was nothing they could do.
What a talent. Sting is the Man! One of the most talented musicians ever. He used to be a school teacher and wonder if that's why he writes such great lyrics. Man, what a talent!
This is a dark song about a stalker. Sting was told by people that they had played the song at their wedding and he knew people were not interpreting the song correctly. So, in 1985, he released the song, that became a hit, called "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free"
Ive heard this song thousands of times since it came out in 1983 and that middle section, "Since you gone Ive been lost without a trace...." still gives me goose bumps! Amazing tune.
The Police have an exceptional catalog. Sting (lead singer) also has an iconic solo career. Stewart Copeland (drummer) has influenced countless drummers. Reaction suggestions: "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" "Roxanne" "Don't Stand So Close To Me" ....for starters!! Sooooo many 🔥!!
I am glad that you guys picked up on the more sinister side of this song. You guys aren't wrong. Many people at the time, never heard past the pleasant melody. Another one of my favorites from Sting, is "Fortress Around Your Heart". It has a rather interesting video to go with it. I think there is a long version that tells a mini story. In the 80's, you never knew what you were getting, when you saw a video. Everyone had their own approach. In extremely rare circumstances, the video was related to the song in some way. Sometimes, they tried to be shocking. Sometimes, they tried to be funny. Often, they tried to be abstract. Videos were ways to make a song stand out & be memorable. Synchronicity II is kinda interesting, too.
this is why you older people always say "music was real music back in my day" lol. no sampling , just original writing, song writing, instrument playing. it is an art to sample something right, add your own flavour. but it takes much less talent to do that, in my opinion anyway.
Written by Sting. Produced by The Police + Hugh Padghem. 1983. Sting: lead vocal, bass, synthesizers. Andy Summers: guitar, piano. Stewart Copeland: drums. The Police: backing vocals. Godley + Creme: direction of the video. Andy graduated from CSU Northridge in 1972. Stewart is the only American. 🇺🇲 Sting + Andy are British. 🇬🇧 The Police were in The Bahamas. Sting + Stewart Copeland were constantly arguing + laying temper tantrums. The infighting was so bad that Andy Summers left the house to look for help. Luckily, the late George Martin, producer of The Beatles, was nearby. Andy talked to George. His advice was relayed to Andy. Then, Andy returned. Sting + Stew stopped their bickering for the meantime. Meanwhile, Spandau Ballet was working on their album True on another side of the island! 😃 SB was on the rise! 🤯 1 year later, Sting met Spandau Ballet at the Band Aid recording session, London, UK. 🇬🇧 Yet, The Police was slowly breaking up. 😖😖😖 Sting + Stew could not even agree on how to play Every Breath You Take. 😖 This was a song on the final full studio album. Information c/o Andy Summers: I was at his book signing! 😃 Do not think of EBYT as only a stalker song: think of it as a break up of The Police + wishing the band was like it was on their 1st album. Sample. Puff Daddy sampled this. He made his rap into a tribute of Biggie Smalls. Guest singer is Faith Evans, widow of Biggie. RIP Biggie, Sir George Martin. Suggested next Police video: Synchronicity 2. 🎸🥁👨🎤🎸🎹 🇬🇧🇺🇲
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“My whole life’s a fraud”…. Brilliant 😂
Yep so called new music is all a scam👍
@@Rockford03 Most all of the great songs have been written and it’s all now just derivative.
They might not be ready to hear bruce hornsby the way it is just yet, hah
@@Rockford03 Amen!!!
How is it possible they never heard the original version in this day and age. At least in a supermarket or something 🤔
This song was so massive! It was everywhere. This whole album was a masterpiece.
It is now officially the most played song on the radio.
Every once in a while you had those hit songs that were so massive and captivating, that it seemed like the whole world just stoped for a moment. "Nothing Compares 2 U" was certainly one of those, or "Smells Like Teen Spirit". So was this one.
Yes, but to me they completely abandoned their reggae sound when they made the album.
Hear hear!!
I have a first pressing of the 1986 Every breath you take "the singles" with original shrink wrap and hype sticker still (album in thumbnail). So many of their best songs on one LP!! Sting, Andy, Stewart!! ROCK ON! Fun fact: Sting gets paid 5 grand a day in royalties from P. Diddy for is unauthorized sampling of this song in "ill be missing you". Sting gets 2M a year basically off one song to this day ; )
Message In A Bottle, Don't Stand So Close to Me, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Roxanne are all iconic songs.
If you take the themes from "Dont stand so close to me", Roxanne" and "Every breathe you take" and look at them collectively, it makes you wonder a bit about what their inspirations were, lol. Always loved these guys...
First time I heard Roxanne was Eddie Murphy singing it in 48Hours
Walking on the moon
Synchronicity another killer song.
@@stanleydavidlepretre4241 It's hard to list them all...so many
Back in the olden days, they used to actually give credit to the original artist so people knew it was a cover.
I know right. It was also Dennis Wilson's Favorite Song of The Beach Boys (1944-1983). It almost was played at his Funeral.
People do that today 😭...?
FYI: The Police is one of the greatest bands of all time.
True story
Too short of a career together for that.
@@daywalker8326 of course they were!
Certainly in the top 1000
@@daywalker8326 sold over 75 million records
It’s so cool that you immediately picked up on the stalker theme. At the time this was a hit and it was all over the radio, everyone was like, “what an amazing love song.“ Sting later pointed out in an interview that the song was in the voice of a possessive controller
Diddy didn’t ask for permission to use this song. He still pays royalties to Sting to the tune of $2k a day.
Haha.. that's awe$ome.
Sting gets around $730k per year so it would be over $2,800 per day.
@@browncoat13 $730K divided by 365 days equals $2,000.
@@jdm1066I'm sorry, you're right. I don't know why I used 256 days. I shouldn't comment when I'm tired.
@@browncoat13 Don't worry about it, we've all been there.
This is the ultimate stalker song, LOL. The Police “Roxanne” is a 100% total classic. Lead singer, Sting, plays a regular bass in that video
That's what I used to refer to this as when I was in a band with bandmates who wanted to play these songs, the stalker song, and Roxanne, the hooker song. Good music to listen to but not much fun for a drummer to play.
I'll see your Every breath you take and raise you with Escape by Enrique Iglesias. 100 percent stalker Anthem.
@@Kipperbob oh Stewart Copeland is a frickin drum god!!!! He was one of the reasons I became a drummer as a young kid!! I'm 53 now and still playing!!
@@randywissler9923 I know he was a good drummer but I was just into heavier rock and metal, it's no slight on the musicianship of The Police, it's just that covering them didn't exactly fit with the direction of music I was aiming for.
Lol this song and Murder by Numbers are a great pair of songs
this is the original, came out in 83. This is one of the most misinterpreted songs ever. It is about an obsessive stalker, but it sounds like a love song. Some people even used it as their wedding song. Sting explained: "I think it's a nasty little song, really rather evil. It's about jealousy and surveillance and ownership." Regarding the common misinterpretation of the song, he added: "I think the ambiguity is intrinsic in the song however you treat it because the words are so sadistic. On one level, it's a nice long song with the classic relative minor chords, and underneath there's this distasteful character talking about watching every move.
Yes....so true. It really is easy to get lost in the bubbly, poppy groove of this song cause somehow or another it does sound kind of 'happy' or upbeat...but once you listen to it and actually pay attention to the lyrics you're like 'Oh....oh ....OH dear'.... lol...and you're right, so many people just never picked up on that. Very much like back many years ago, I think it was one of the Bush camps while campaigning, started or tried for awhile to use Springsteen's 'Born In The USA' as their theme song....again, being completely clueless as to what was really being said in that song.... lol. ...woopsies... ... :P
@@Dooklawz i dont think we pay attention to the lyrics, we just like the way it sounds. That's true of probably every song out there
Well said - a spoon full of sugar, helps the poison, go down
never sounded like a love song to me
every lawn you rake, every beer you slake I'll be watching you
The Police are the artists and P Diddy basically just changed the words. At least Run DMC and Aerosmith had an agreement on Walk This Way.
P Diddy should have been prosecuted for crimes against music.
That horrible, cringy PR cash-in on the death of another artist, and he couldn't even to be bothered to write a new song for him. Just take an existing classic and shoehorn in the most mawkish, maudlin corn-ball lyrics ever written in 5 minutes. Absolute shit, pandering to idiots who get off on displays of fake grief for someone they never met.
The fucking worst. I'd have been ashamed to release that shit.
He also ruined the chords
P Diddy has to pay Sting for the rest of his life because of this
Others said it first, but you got it quickly. This was a huge hit when I was in high school. I was always baffled by people treating it as a love song. Totally a stalker song.
The song was penned as the government monitoring people 24/7. This used to be common knowledge but I think Sting is afraid his politics have finally become reality and it isn't so fun anymore.
This is the sort of song Marilyn Manson should cover in a similar vein to Sweet Dreams cover.
This song has always creeped me out. I've only heardthe stalker story recently, but from the first time I heard it, it screamed "restraining order." Most people I know think it's a love song. That message, to me, is a pretty perverted idea of love. I never liked this song, never will.
@@jefflast9489 Stop. Sting wrote this song after a break up with his girlfriend - it has nothing to do with goverment. He is talking about stalking a girl.
@@Senjinone No, he's not. Youbknow what amazes me? This used to be common knowledge. I remember when the song came out. Once upon a time MTV did countdowns on "love ballads" and this song was not included because it was not about "love" at all. True story, look it up if you like.
Ya'll nailed this one! Most people heard this for the first time and thought it was a love song...they even played it at their weddings! But it's actually a creepy stalker song...his woman left him and he can't handle it, "Oh can't you see, you belong to me! Every breath you take, every move you make, every single day, every word you say...I'll be watching you!" Basically saying you'll never get rid of me.
He's creepy but in a loving way.
People played this at their wedding??? Lmao.
You're right Pal. When I 1st. about the lyrics... it did my head in. D.
@@acen2709 people simply do not listen to kyrics enough. Brad would never be caught out I know that much 🤭
Lex: SPOT ON!
This was written after the lead singer: Sting's break-up with his partner and he was astounded that so many people chose it as their wedding song when it is all about Stalking and wanting to watch every future move of his Ex...
The song was not originally written as a stalker song. This is clear from early Sting interviews, but the meaning changed for him over time. Him claiming at one point that it's a stalker song is revisionism - and he's also said at various points that it can be interpreted either way, as a love song or a stalker or surveillance song. Search 'The real Story Behind...' (Don't think I can place a link here, because it seems every time I do my comment disappears.)
@@supertrexandroidx that link thing is happening all over .
Whatever the truth is, having creepy lyrics set to a sweet sounding melody makes a hell of an impact 👍
Another interesting tidbit about this song is that, as the legends go, Andy Summers (guitarist) nailed this very delicate and complicated guitar part in one take. You can see in the video the crazy chord shapes he's making to keep that simple-sounding, relentless arpeggio pattern going so smoothly. Seek out the isolated guitar track sometime if you want your mind blown.
Had the same thing happen at a wedding and I had to laugh. Second only to a wedding cpl playing Tears of Heaven by Clapton.
This song got nominated for 3 grammy's in '83 and yes it's the original. The Police were massive in the late 70's and 80's. Sting the lead singer also has had a number of successful songs as a solo artist.
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic and Message in a Bottle are also good
de do do - so lonely - walking on the moon - don't stand so close to me - roxanne - can't stand losing you - driven to tears - synchronicity II - murder by numbers
And Bring on the night
Walking on the moon.
Every little Thing She does is Magic will give them the reggae feel of the early Police.
SOS
The ultimate stalker song! Yes its the original song. "Message in a bottle" and "Roxanne" both super hits.
Weirdly this was very popular at weddings. I kept wondering does anyone actually read the lyrics?
@@harryballsak1123 the answer is that 20% read the lyrics, and 80% just vibe. It's p funny that this was a wedding song so much, given how blatantly stalkery the lyrics are. You belong to me, even if you aren't aware, I'm watching your every movement, I know all your dirty little secrets, my heart aches for every small thing you do, I'm trailing you from place to place, ever since we broke up I've been obsessing over you every second of the day, even when I'm asleep, you have to be the only person that could ever be the one for me, I know if you're lying to me, I see through you, you're just playing games with me, since there's no escape, you're my destiny. This shit is not in the least bit romantic lmao
“Walking on the Moon” is a cool song by them that features some very tasty drum work by Stewart Copeland.
Facts💯
Who knew a space shuttle could sound so good
Yes that's my favorite song from them🤔
One of the greatest living drummers IMO. 👍🏻
My fav~ It paints a good night time mood
The ultimate stalker song, Sting even acknowledged this came from a bad place and apologized for it - but I absolutely forgive him, what a beautiful haunting sone
Sting, the lead singer, both solo and with the Police is an amazing musical genius.
you know Sting is a good song writer when he can write a song about a psycho stalker and make it sound romantic
This band has a great catalogue of songs. Wrapped Around Your Finger, Roxanne, and King of Pain, just a few suggestions for y’all.
You guys are awesome and genuine, keep up the great work. 👍🏼
"Wrapped Around Your Finger" is my favorite by them. Such a hauntingly beautiful song.
The 80s were great.
@@ginnywhat5777 I don't know how anyone who hears Roxanne can help but hear Eddie singing it from his jail cell.
Their instrumentals and quasi-instrumentals are great too. Regatta de Blanc, Masoko Tanga... great stuff
What a great song from a great album. They did so much between just the 3 of them. Classic music.
Sting actually came out and sang w PUFF when he did an award show when his "I'll be missing you" song was released for Biggie. Song is quintessential 80's !!!
Yeah, that's when he got the idea to steal Puffy's beats I bet. Well, not steal, "sample".
Yea at the MTV awards !
I remember watching that live! I feel old! Haha
@@justinatest9456 who sampled who ??? Puff sampled the Police 15 yrs later - that was the big deal when Sting sung w Puff :)
@@justinatest9456 Police first. Big, big hit song in the early eighties.
Used by people as a Wedding song a lot. Apparently they didn't listen to the lyrics too closely!
Thing with The Police for me, is that they only released 5 albums but every album has straight banging hits, no misses
There's plenty of filler on their albums but every album has ALL-TIME GREAT SONGS. But there is a decent amount of filler on their albums its just their hits are FUCKING HITS!!!
Lots of comments saying how talented Sting and Stewart Copeland are. Uh. Andy Summers is a fantastic guitarist as well. He deserves some name checks as well.
Painful song to play. The stretch.
@@indignorant7684 You nailed. It sounds so simple though.
His work with Kevin Coyne shows his versatility, it's quite a contrast!
I wish i had Andy's guitar tone... it's easy once you realize his secret.
@@indignorant7684 Only guys who had to play this at school or somewhere else know the pain :D
The harmony at the end is incredibly moving and beautiful.
Puff daddy and faith Evans did a version of this original when Biggie smalls died called Ill be missing you.
When you said.. "and we've never even heard of The Police"... I almost choked.
Sting's solo career is also worth a listen. I'm very fond of his hit "Desert Rose."
I am 100% with you on that. I think Desert Rose is one of the most successful collabs with an achingly beautiful fusion of Middle Eastern music. Cheb Mami's vocals are spectacular. I will put in a link for
anyone interested.
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And for those who would like to know the translation of Mami's part...
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Check it out, you will take you for a spiritual ride to the heavens!
Lex has a great sense of music and criticism.
His body reactions make it clear what triggered a hit in a song.
It's a delight to watch her react.
In French, we say she is "bon public".
And her looks at Brad are so cute ❤
"Every breath you take" is musically, certainly one of the most accomplished songs.
I love it and I love you.
"A lot of music I've heard is not original. It's crazy."
"Right, it's crazy."
"So crazy."
"It's crazy!"
Queen/ vanilla ice.
Crazy? Not really.
Cynically opportunistic? Yes.
ROFL!
Go for "Walking on the Moon", "Roxanne", "Don't stand so close to me" or "Message in a Bottle". You wont regret it.
That is a double bass Sting was playing. This is definitely the original written by Gordon Sumner (Sting's real name).
But there's no double bass in the song, right?!
@@annother3350 right, double bass used just for the video.
Actually, the tune came from Andy Summers, and Sting doesn’t give the dude a dime from the PDiddy royalties, even though Andy Summers guitar riff is the only thing PDiddy used.
@@TheBicusnicus1Sting wrote the riff thank you
@@punns643 Nope.
This song was about toxic relationships, Sting couldn't believe people used that song at weddings. But he tried to fix it with Free Free set them free. If you love someone set them free if they return it was meant to be if they don't it wasn't meant to be.
Oh wow, I thought it was a ghost looking after a loved one who was still alive...cool
So many new songs are remakes of the 70's and 80's songs because they were so good.
Brad & Lex, after B. I. G and Tupac passed away, P. Diddy covered this song in tribute to them. The song was named " I'll be missing you " featuring Eve, who is the voice you mentioned. Special guest on the track was Sting. The lead singer for the Police. That is why this song sounded familiar.
Where are you two from? How could you have never heard this!?!?!?! It is not possible! It blows me away every time I watch these videos.
Radio stations for younger generations dont play the classics
Yes I was just thinking the same thing, unbelievable 🤔
I have a first pressing of the 1986 Every breath you take "the singles" with original shrink wrap and hype sticker still (album in thumbnail). So many of their best songs on one LP!! Sting, Andy, Stewart!! ROCK ON!
Fun fact: Sting, the singer/bassist for The Police, was in the original Dune movie. Which has a new remake opening this weekend.
He was also in The Who movie Quadrophenia!
Linda Hunt of ncis los Angeles was also in the original Dune movie.
This couple is so damn likeable. Really enjoy the videos! Keep the music reactions coming. Sending love from Norway
Andy Summer's guitar is the signature sound of the Police. Lex' analysis was 100% spot on.
Um...beg to differ. Think if you ask most people, they'd say Stewart Copeland's drums and/or Sting's voice. This song is a particularly boring one from the standpoint of the drums, though Sting's voice is on display, of course.
@@joekuul8769 all the chord voicings are Summers. Without that color its a pretty mediocre song.
@@stevemd6488 For this song, yes. But you put forth that his guitar sound was the signature for the whole band (not just this song), and talented as he is, let's face it, he was the member who got (still gets?) the least amount of love.
@@joekuul8769 No all their songs. Message in a Bottle signature guitar line is Andy. And on and on. But I don't want to argue this anymore, we disagree and that's fine.
@@stevemd6488 Peace, man. Just a discussion, not an argument.
Probably been said already ( I didn't read all 1000+ comments already written), but this original song was released by the Police in 1982 and was #1 on the Billboard Chart for 12 straight weeks, ending up as # 1 for the year. It's that awesome.
Ah, 1983 was an interesting year... I was a little kid and heard this, Michael Jackson, Prince, and so many other bands that we all owe a debt to...
Thanks for the reaction!
And toto was rhe band on MJs Thriller album.
Boooom... =)
You must react to Every little thing she does is MAgic...Lex will be dancing all over the couch....CANT WAIT!!!
They were around the late 70’s to early 80’s but for that short time they had a huge catalog of awesome songs , they are on my list as top ten bands of all time. My favorite song”Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”
NEVER EVEN HEARD OF THE POLICE. You guys are so young. And honest. Love it.
Position on US Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Charts
- "Every Breath You Take" by the Police : Rank 31
- "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy : Rank 105
Yes, Puff Daddy took it from the original version by the Police.
The one that tripped me out the most was when I heard Son Of A Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield on a golden oldies station.
It was the beat and riff from Hits From The Bong by Cypress Hill.
Blew my mind!
Amazing band....next: "Roxanne" please...arguably their best song!!
I would definitely argue against that, but it's an OK song.
@@floorticket what's their best song in your opinion?
@@pauljansen1137 spirits in the material world, wrapped around your finger, beds too big, can’t stand losing you,so many classics but I agree Roxanne is definitely one of they’re best
@@EbonyMaw874 You are right...so many classics indeed!!
@@pauljansen1137 so lonely and message in a bottle. I heard Sting playing the last one alone with an accoustic guitar, it was perfect.
Most of the music you review I grew up on and know. So I love your first time reactions. Lol.
Sting is brilliant. Nothing Like the Sun is one of my favorite albums. Worth a listen, especially the song Fragile.
Best songwriter ever.
Fragile and also a Fields of Gold
NAILED IT!!!!....funny most people dont really listen and think its a love song!
You might say you've never heard of the _Police,_ but I guarantee if you listen to more of their songs you'll realize you recognize many of their 'hits'. They were huge in the 80's.
Fantastic ! You understand what this Song is About ! Many People don't understand the Lyrics and believe it's a Lovesong
Sting was a school teacher and very smart. His lyrics blow you a way when you listen to them. One of my favorites is from "Wrapped Around Your Finger" when he uses "caught between scylla and charybdis" as a term to describe being caught between a rock and a hard place.
Hi guys I saw this concert in the early 80s in Providence Rhode Island and it was a really really excellent show and yes every step you take that is an original police song it was a great album too and they are awesome musicians
Yep, this is the original. That’s why I don’t like “sampling” - the original is many times forgotten. And 99.9% of the time the original is better.
I agree. Almost always, the sampling is actually just outright plagiarism by no talent hacks whom lack the ingenuity to create their own material.
Yup, the sampling is simply an acknowledged "we have no original idea or musical abilities ".....it's a shame growing up listening to studio push button plagiarized garbage
Only 99.9%?
@@wesbaumguardner8829 Woah woah, easy there. “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”- Oscar Wilde.Apr 29, 2015
@@wbmstr24 This is an insane perspective. Be a little more open, nothing is definite, and musical practice is like all Gong Fu. Forms are learned mastered, and passed on. However, no form is concrete. Change is inevitable and we learn intelligent groove.
The Police "Don't stand so close to me" and "Walking on the moon" ❤️. (they have so many GREAT songs)
Sting is one of the best performers of our generation, you should check out “Englishman in New York” - he performed it live on the streets of NYC a few years back, you’d dig it 👍
Agreed. Singing ( you drink coffee i take tea ) Englishman in new york
I saw this on UA-cam a few months back, but it was performed as a Tiny Desk Concert with Shaggy. The mixture of their voices on a single track was something I never knew I needed until I heard it. It was superb.
Went literally years without hearing this song (“It’s overplayed. They have other songs…”) Then one day, it comes on at work again, and by the last verse I remember thinking, “God that’s such a great song.”
the Police were VERY influential to all musicians, Sting is an amazing vocalist and Stewart Copland is a master on the drums. they have so many huge hit songs. " I cant stand losing you" and " Walking on the moon" are 2 of my favs.
Definitely have to check out more of Sting and The Police. One of the biggest bands of the 80s.
That is Sting, the singer and leader of the band playing a stand up base.
Bass
My life's fraudulent LMAO do you have a script writer I swear ur comments are GOLD I think ur the best reactors absolutely genuine
"Fortress Round Your Heart" is an epic song from Sting's first solo album.
Sting’s solo stuff is all amazing!
EVERYTHING off the Dream of the Blue Turtles album is amazing! I love “The Russians”, “Moon Over Bourbon Street”, “Set Them Free”, Fortress Around Your Heart”, and even “Children’s Crusade” and “We Work the Black Seam”.
Dream of the Blue Turtles album is one of the most underrated albums ever. Fortress around your heart is one of my all time fav songs. Sting is gifted and delivers an Opus with this album
Nothing Sting has done is ever underrated. His new album comes out next month.
Bravo to Lex for nailing the meaning/subject of this song. It was totally treated like a love ballad when it came out...lol
If you dive into the police and sting’s solo career,there will be a whole encyclopedia of music for you…
That's a stand up Bass he is playing. Used a lot in Rockabilly music.
jazz
Next recommended The Police song:
“Wrapped Around Your Finger”
I want to thank you guys for taking me down memory lane cruising down the highway in my 1967 cougar my senior
year of high school back in 1987.
The stalkers anthem lol! One of my all time favorite bands, but as with many cases the smash hit not always the highest quality track. Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon, Roxanne, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic are some very popular and bangin tunes. Cheers!
It is totally stalkerish. I am always shocked when some couple claims it as their love song.
Stalker anthem lol?
Having been stalked to the point he threatened to steal my kids and take them out of the country.
THERE IS Nothing funny about it!
Even STING admits its stalking
Sting and Andy Summers are musical geniuses. The made the 80s liveable.
Now you need to listen to the Bruce Hornsby and The Range song, “That’s Just The Way It Is.”
This band was HUGE in the 80s. The first music I ever bought, I saved up Christmas money and bought ten cassettes all at once. Synchronicity was one of those ten. Really good band all the way around and Sting went on and had a bunch of good solo material, too.
These guys only put out 5 albums, and they are ALL phenomenal.
I saw the police in Montreal 3 times back then was one of the best rock groups in the world 🌎 so many great hits that they made excellent band 🥰👌👌
It’s a sweet sounding song that goes totally into creepy stalking when you pay attention to the lyrics. The Police were short-lived, but amazing. Almost all of their tracks were huge hits before they split up. Sting (the singer) went on to have a very successful solo career. You should definitely check out more from the Police. Don’t Stand So Close to Me is a one with a clear story. Every Little Thing She Does is Magic is a great one. And Roxanne is an absolute classic. I love hip hop, but the original here is way better than the P Diddy and Faith Evans remake in tribute to Biggie.
My favorite Police “story” song is Synchronicity 2. Love the vibe and imagery in that song!
@@dmanimousprime3858 that is one of my favorites too. Figured it was just not quite as big a hit as the others I suggested. And since they are just experiencing the Police for the first time, figured I'd suggest they start with the biggest hits first.
Stewart Copeland did a lot of scores for movies and TV shows which a lot of people aren't aware of but he kept pretty busy too. He did the score for the movie Rumble Fish for example.
Yes this is late 1970 and early 1980s. Puff Daddy asked to do this song for Biggie Smalls funeral. Sting, the singer helped sing with the others on stage that day.
First Music Video i ever saw on Uk TV was Walking on the Moon by the Police. Been one of my favourite groups since
Listen to Tone Loc song Wild Thing, then listen to Jamie's Cryin' by VanHalen. Van Halen was super pissed when they heard their riff being played on someone elses song but they sold the rights for audio sampling not knowing what they were doing. There was nothing they could do.
Two excellent songs ♥️
What a talent. Sting is the Man! One of the most talented musicians ever. He used to be a school teacher and wonder if that's why he writes such great lyrics. Man, what a talent!
Do ‘Duran Duran- Notorious’ and you will immediately think of the song and rapper who sampled it lol well you can probably guess anyway
One of the few bands that I like all their songs.
The greatest song about Stalking a chick ever written, you guys have never heard of Sting? thats the singer for the Police
Message in a bottle is a must. The guitar riff is unforgettable. My favourite song ever
The Police are one of the best bands ever.
the airwaves from 1975 thru 1990 were always streaming really good music and sounds even better today & that"s a fact.
This is a dark song about a stalker. Sting was told by people that they had played the song at their wedding and he knew people were not interpreting the song correctly.
So, in 1985, he released the song, that became a hit, called "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free"
Ive heard this song thousands of times since it came out in 1983 and that middle section, "Since you gone Ive been lost without a trace...." still gives me goose bumps! Amazing tune.
The Police have an exceptional catalog. Sting (lead singer) also has an iconic solo career. Stewart Copeland (drummer) has influenced countless drummers. Reaction suggestions:
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"
"Roxanne"
"Don't Stand So Close To Me"
....for starters!! Sooooo many 🔥!!
This was one of the biggest hits of the 80's.
I am glad that you guys picked up on the more sinister side of this song. You guys aren't wrong. Many people at the time, never heard past the pleasant melody. Another one of my favorites from Sting, is "Fortress Around Your Heart". It has a rather interesting video to go with it. I think there is a long version that tells a mini story. In the 80's, you never knew what you were getting, when you saw a video. Everyone had their own approach. In extremely rare circumstances, the video was related to the song in some way. Sometimes, they tried to be shocking. Sometimes, they tried to be funny. Often, they tried to be abstract. Videos were ways to make a song stand out & be memorable. Synchronicity II is kinda interesting, too.
Stalker. Yep. Totally stocker. What a great song! QMG! Massive power trio. Thanks for this.
this is why you older people always say "music was real music back in my day" lol. no sampling , just original writing, song writing, instrument playing. it is an art to sample something right, add your own flavour. but it takes much less talent to do that, in my opinion anyway.
"I never even heard of The Police" - man that made that made me feel old LOL
P. Diddy did a remake of this after BIG died.
And it totally sucked.
Written by Sting. Produced by The Police + Hugh Padghem. 1983.
Sting: lead vocal, bass, synthesizers.
Andy Summers: guitar, piano.
Stewart Copeland: drums.
The Police: backing vocals.
Godley + Creme: direction of the video.
Andy graduated from CSU Northridge in 1972. Stewart is the only American. 🇺🇲 Sting + Andy are British. 🇬🇧
The Police were in The Bahamas. Sting + Stewart Copeland were constantly arguing + laying temper tantrums. The infighting was so bad that Andy Summers left the house to look for help. Luckily, the late George Martin, producer of The Beatles, was nearby. Andy talked to George.
His advice was relayed to Andy. Then, Andy returned. Sting + Stew stopped their bickering for the meantime.
Meanwhile, Spandau Ballet was working on their album True on another side of the island! 😃 SB was on the rise! 🤯
1 year later, Sting met Spandau Ballet at the Band Aid recording session, London, UK. 🇬🇧
Yet, The Police was slowly breaking up. 😖😖😖 Sting + Stew could not even agree on how to play Every Breath You Take. 😖 This was a song on the final full studio album.
Information c/o Andy Summers: I was at his book signing! 😃
Do not think of EBYT as only a stalker song: think of it as a break up of The Police + wishing the band was like it was on their 1st album.
Sample. Puff Daddy sampled this. He made his rap into a tribute of Biggie Smalls. Guest singer is Faith Evans, widow of Biggie.
RIP Biggie, Sir George Martin.
Suggested next Police video: Synchronicity 2. 🎸🥁👨🎤🎸🎹
🇬🇧🇺🇲
As I recall, Sting said it was just a little nasty song about a stalker...
Sting said the song was absolute poison and it bothered him people were playing this at weddings. It's about obsession and possessiveness.
Every song you hear today has been sampled and that's a fact
People assume this is a love song.
It often gets played at weddings.
But it's actually a stalker song 🤣
The Police had a few iffy tunes. Don't Stand Do Close To Me, for example.
It's about the police.