The Police are what happens when an American expat living in London, obsessed with reggae and ska rhythms gets thrown together with a teacher moonlighting as a jazz bass player by a manager who happens to be the drummer's brother, and an experimental/prog guitarist with more road miles under his belt than the rest of the band combined. You said it, no one sounds like the Police, then or now. PS, please react to Sting's "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free"
According to Sting, The song is about a man named Gary Gilmore, who was the last man to be executed by firing squad in the USA. He was executed at dusk. Therefore the lyric “bring on the night I couldn’t stand another hour of daylight“. It’s a dark subject, but a brilliant song
IIRC Gary Gilmore's claim to fame was that he was the first to be executed in the USA for many years. Before him there was a tacit agreement that a death sentence really meant life imprisonment.
"Bring on the night," were Gary Gilmore's last words as he was about to be executed. He was a convicted murderer who famously refused his right to appeal and asked for the death penalty. He got it, and Norman Mailer's book about him, "The Executioner's Song," inspired Sting to make this song about him.
"Bring On The Night" was also the name of Sting's documentary on the formation of his jazz supergroup for his debut solo album. Th group consisted of Bradford Marsalis on saxophone, bassist Daryl Jones, piano player the late Kenny Kirkland, and drummer Omar Hakim.
This is the first song that made me fall in love with The Police even though I’d had heard their radio hits. Something about the song put me a chill mood
Another fantastic Police song. The sounds Andy Summers created are otherworldly. So many more great tracks left to explore. Give Invisible Sun, Tea In The Sahara and Murder By Numbers a listen.
The Police were a unique band. They fused reggae, new wave. punk, rock , jazz all together. The African tribal sound yall hearing is the Carribean music (reggae, calypso, Island tropical music). It originates from Africa. The UK had a lot of Carribean immigrants that hung out with the British punk rockers. Thats where you get the fusion at the time. They liked each others company and music.
I was thinking of how many times I've traveled and been on a beach in the southern hemisphere playing this song on a gorgeous beach, then Jay said it. EXACTLY!
Bring on the night is also the name of Sting's movie, that chronicles the making of his first solo album. It came out in 1985, pretty good check it out.
Solo Stings songs - If You Love Someone Set Them Free, When We Dance, Fortress Around Your Heart, Love Is the Seventh Wave, We'll Be Together, Moon Over Bourbon Street, All This Time, If I Ever Lose My Faith In You, The Cowboy Song, Brand New Day (Stevie Wonder on the harmonica), mad about you.
Hi, you two! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here. This song really takes me back to being a teenager, living in my parents' house, with my older brother playing his Police records. He now has some very special edition copies. This song was more of an album track, but a very good one, although it didn't get very far in the charts. I'm going to suggest one I've suggested before and it's from this same excellent Reggatta de Blanc album. It's 'The Bed's Too Big Without You' with a killer base track. That one didn't get anywhere in the charts either, but it is one of my favourites, because it's brilliant. Æx 🙏
Jay/Amber - Thanks for playing this. This is one of my favorite Police songs. I also think you'll like "Driven to Tears," by the Police and "Children's Crusade," by Sting.
Amber, I also went away for a while while listening to this beautiful piece of music. Glad we could take a trip together & thanks for bringing me back.💜
Always amazes me that The Police are only a 3 piece band... It sounds so full, the layers are so lush Greetings from Blue Mountains (Sydney), Australia
You guys have to hear Sting's live version of this song, from his documentary "Bring on the Night"!! He mixes it with another Police song called "When the World is Running Down" and it is an amazing jam!! You have to hear it!
One of my favorites and one of the best tracks on the Regatta de Blanc album. You've already reacted to Message In A Bottle. Too bad you're not watching the official video. That tribal sound was just Sting for his solo work.
The cover recorded by Gustavo Cerati, Andy Summers and Vinnie Colaiuta for this song (called in Spanish “Tráeme la Noche”), is simply one of the best cover songs I have ever listened to.
Still own this vinyl. Magical ✨ Edit: Andy (lead guitar) and Stewart (drummer) can't be left out of the genius that are The Police. Each is a genius at their particular craft. And they fought as much as Fleetwood Mac, just not for as many decades. 😆
One of my favorites! I can't keep from dancing when this song is playing! Another great one with a similar vibe is Bed's Too Big Without You. But first, I want you to listen to Synchronicity II. It's yet a whole other side of them and their amazing storytelling abilities!
'Roxanne' was playing at the local supermarket only about half an hour before I started watching this video! 😄 The weird guitar solos in 'Bring On The Night' were played by Sting, by the way 🙂
I only saw them play live once. It was 1979 in a club in Granite City, Illinois. The opening act was an early Pat Benatar. I have not yet seen a music event as transformational or influential. Imagine hearing this song live with each key change and tone shift intact from the album. They were consummate professionals and flawless musicians.
This song is even better live. They used to extend this and jam in the middle of the song in their early days. Can I suggest Masoka Tanga from their first album. It has 3 different bass lines! Jay would love it.
Andy Summers one of the most under rated greats of guitar playing. More of a tool than an instrument in Andys hands. Trained from his head to his toes musically and you knew he did each thing through knowledge and not by accident like most others.
No Idea Why I've never heard this one Before! Cool & I Love It! All the More Reason why I Tune In with You Guys! More Police & Sting Any Time!! Great Choice, You Guys! :)
It’s actually a police cover version of an old Last Exit number from 1974. So many of their songs are re-recorded versions of material from the earlier band in Newcastle which included Sting and the ultra talented Gerry Richardson.
Great choice. One of their best. The fast picking guitar from Andy Summers in the verse while Sting takes over the offbeat reggae guitar on the bass. Then they both swap back to onbeat bass and traditional offbeat guitar in the chorus - so clever. None of this possible without the true genius of Stewart Copeland. Love the reverb on the kick drum. Agree with the comment below - The Bed's Too Big Without You needs a listen. More genius rhythms to behold. You'll love it.
New artists: 1. "Hanging By A Moment" by Lifehouse/2000 2. "Over My Head (Cable Car) by The Fray/2005 3. " O Sheila" by Ready For The World/1985 4. "Come Share My Love" by Miki Howard/1986
Two songs. Roxanne and Message In A Bottle. Tracks recorded from The Secret Policeman’s Ball. Please check it out. Sting at the top of his vocal game. Hard to be disappointed by both incredible performances. Thanks.
I still miss them as a band. Could'nt believe it when they fell apart, I think it was 86 when it was confirmed and they released their singles album that had the Don't stand so close rework on it (sad but not as good as the original) I lived in hope for years that they might just be able to patch it up for 1 more album😔
Driven To Tears by The Police is a must listen
The live version from Frejus is outstanding.
Agree with both comments here.
Zenyata Mondata ❤❤❤
My favorite band ever to this day! Stewart Copeland is an absolute GENIUS on the drums. ❤❤❤
He is fantastic. His drumming on No Time This Time was amazing.
My favorite Rock drummer. Even Neil Peart was a big fan of Copeland.
@@keithkoenig5320 My favourite Drummer of all time is Bill Ward. Number 2 on my list is Stewart Copleand.
The Police - "Synchronicity II" "Driven to Tears" "When the World is Running Down"
Yes!!!
Yes, those, and about a dozen and a half I could name 😀
Also Murder By Numbers
Don't forget Tea in the Sahara, Canary in a Coalmine, Man in a Suitcase, Invisible Sun, Ms Gradenko, Peanuts & The Beds Too Big Without You
Jay & Amber, You'll love their "Synchronicity II" and "The Beds To Big Without You"!!!!
I’ve asked so many times for Synchronicity I’m starting to I’m the only one who ever liked the song. 😆 Lol!
"Bed's Too Big" is a great reggae vibe!
Both of these are great and so different from each other.
@@yvettepatterson156I love it. I've requested it a few times!!😊
id like to see their reaction to synchronicity II; great song but also scary dark
The Police were something we never knew we wanted....A Reggae influenced 3 piece British Band. Everything so original and great.
The Police are what happens when an American expat living in London, obsessed with reggae and ska rhythms gets thrown together with a teacher moonlighting as a jazz bass player by a manager who happens to be the drummer's brother, and an experimental/prog guitarist with more road miles under his belt than the rest of the band combined.
You said it, no one sounds like the Police, then or now.
PS, please react to Sting's "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free"
well said
According to Sting, The song is about a man named Gary Gilmore, who was the last man to be executed by firing squad in the USA. He was executed at dusk. Therefore the lyric “bring on the night I couldn’t stand another hour of daylight“. It’s a dark subject, but a brilliant song
IIRC Gary Gilmore's claim to fame was that he was the first to be executed in the USA for many years. Before him there was a tacit agreement that a death sentence really meant life imprisonment.
"Bring on the night," were Gary Gilmore's last words as he was about to be executed. He was a convicted murderer who famously refused his right to appeal and asked for the death penalty. He got it, and Norman Mailer's book about him, "The Executioner's Song," inspired Sting to make this song about him.
Wow I had no idea this song was written about true life event 😮. Thanks for the info 😊.
One of at least two songs written about him. Also, Looking Through Gary Gilmour's Eyes, by The Adverts.
"Bring On The Night" was also the name of Sting's documentary on the formation of his jazz supergroup for his debut solo album. Th group consisted of Bradford Marsalis on saxophone, bassist Daryl Jones, piano player the late Kenny Kirkland, and drummer Omar Hakim.
Wonderful documentary, I own it on video cassette. Great rehearsals and build-up to his opening night concert.
They need to check out The Marsalis Family to get into some jazz
Bring on the night/ World is running down live from the double album is the far superior version of this tune.
The Kenny Kirkland solo on Bring on the Night/World is Running Down is legendary.
Correct that should’ve have been labelled a band. Not a sting solo project.
This is the first song that made me fall in love with The Police even though I’d had heard their radio hits. Something about the song put me a chill mood
Another fantastic Police song. The sounds Andy Summers created are otherworldly. So many more great tracks left to explore. Give Invisible Sun, Tea In The Sahara and Murder By Numbers a listen.
The guitar _solos_ on the studio version are actually played by Sting! 😉
First album I ever owned. Played it to death.
Bass, guitar, drums, voice.
Complete.
Never bettered.
The Police were a unique band. They fused reggae, new wave. punk, rock , jazz all together. The African tribal sound yall hearing is the Carribean music (reggae, calypso, Island tropical music). It originates from Africa.
The UK had a lot of Carribean immigrants that hung out with the British punk rockers. Thats where you get the fusion at the time. They liked each others company and music.
I was thinking of how many times I've traveled and been on a beach in the southern hemisphere playing this song on a gorgeous beach, then Jay said it. EXACTLY!
You probably spotted their reggae influence. Check out "The Bed's Too Big Without You". They really paid their dues with that one.
One of my favorite police songs
Same here.
Bring on the night is also the name of Sting's movie, that chronicles the making of his first solo album. It came out in 1985, pretty good check it out.
Solo Stings songs - If You Love Someone Set Them Free, When We Dance, Fortress Around Your Heart, Love Is the Seventh Wave, We'll Be Together, Moon Over Bourbon Street, All This Time, If I Ever Lose My Faith In You, The Cowboy Song, Brand New Day (Stevie Wonder on the harmonica), mad about you.
Free free, set them free...
Great album cut from The Police my favorite band. These three guys are consummate world class musicians
You should check out Don’t Stand so Close to Me. Sting was a teacher and, spoiler alert, the theme of the song and video is teaching.
It's about a student having the hots for her teacher and him trying his best to resist temptation! 😄
@@mightyV444 Based on the novel Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov.
Yes, they really need to know that song. It's iconic.
the only band that I loved enough to put a poster of them up in my bedroom
Hi, you two! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here. This song really takes me back to being a teenager, living in my parents' house, with my older brother playing his Police records. He now has some very special edition copies. This song was more of an album track, but a very good one, although it didn't get very far in the charts. I'm going to suggest one I've suggested before and it's from this same excellent Reggatta de Blanc album. It's 'The Bed's Too Big Without You' with a killer base track. That one didn't get anywhere in the charts either, but it is one of my favourites, because it's brilliant. Æx 🙏
This song is all around a VIBE❣️❣️
One of the best bands ever! Famous around the world! Reggatta de Blanc, great album. I LOVE IT!
Other Police songs you'd like - Synchronicity 1 and Synchronicity 2 as well as When The World Is Running Down and Canary In A Coal Mine.
Also man in a suitcase
When the world is running down is an absolute must guys!!!
Jay/Amber - Thanks for playing this. This is one of my favorite Police songs. I also think you'll like "Driven to Tears," by the Police and "Children's Crusade," by Sting.
This is really one of the best ever songs !!
andy summers made a spanish rock version with vinnie colaiuta and the singer of soda stereo gustavo cerati, called "traeme la noche". amazing version
Amber, I also went away for a while while listening to this beautiful piece of music. Glad we could take a trip together & thanks for bringing me back.💜
Their sound was SO unique in the late 1970's early 80's we were called weird for listening to them and saying wait these guys are amazing.
That song jammed
One of the greatest tracks composed by a trio- there technicality outshines.
Always amazes me that The Police are only a 3 piece band... It sounds so full, the layers are so lush
Greetings from Blue Mountains (Sydney), Australia
YESSSS!! My favorite Police song EVER!
Police deep cut - "Masoko Tanga" - super groovy, Sting dreamt the lyrics. Cool tune.
This song is dope
Their best song to me !!! Gigantic !!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ And the guitar !!!!
Also notice that the intro guitar riff was lifted by Stevie Nicks in her hit song Edge of Seventeen
also by beyonce in her song bootylisious .
I loved this back in the day. Sting on acoustic guitar … and playing it like a bassisit, according to Andy Summers.
Hands down, my favorite Police song!
You guys have to hear Sting's live version of this song, from his documentary "Bring on the Night"!! He mixes it with another Police song called "When the World is Running Down" and it is an amazing jam!! You have to hear it!
One of my favorites and one of the best tracks on the Regatta de Blanc album. You've already reacted to Message In A Bottle. Too bad you're not watching the official video.
That tribal sound was just Sting for his solo work.
The cover recorded by Gustavo Cerati, Andy Summers and Vinnie Colaiuta for this song (called in Spanish “Tráeme la Noche”), is simply one of the best cover songs I have ever listened to.
Still own this vinyl. Magical ✨
Edit: Andy (lead guitar) and Stewart (drummer) can't be left out of the genius that are The Police. Each is a genius at their particular craft.
And they fought as much as Fleetwood Mac, just not for as many decades. 😆
And had 50 less members than Fleetwood Mac has had😂
@@flyingburritobro68😂
More Reggae Vibes:
'311' - Amber... For ya girl!
A whole genre to check out.
One of my favorites! I can't keep from dancing when this song is playing! Another great one with a similar vibe is Bed's Too Big Without You.
But first, I want you to listen to Synchronicity II. It's yet a whole other side of them and their amazing storytelling abilities!
Regatta de Blanc was a truly incredible album, start to finish
A lot of people calling for Synchronicity II because it was released as a single, but Synchronicty I is the bomb.
SUCH ORIGINAL SOUNDS!! LOVE The Police!! THANKS, YA'LL!! (already suggested a bunch of their songs on your last reaction....) :)
The Police will always be cool...lucky enough to hear this track in its original time frame and in 1979 there was nothing like it.. .
Man, the guitar just burns on this… everything does. Just reminds you of a cool fall night driving
Andy Summers is an underrated guitarist for sure. So glad you two gave this one a listen!! 🥰
MY FAVORITE album!! I can’t believe you just did this!! Righteous ❤ Seriously…I’m in awe!! Shocked 🎉🎉🎉🎉
'Roxanne' was playing at the local supermarket only about half an hour before I started watching this video! 😄
The weird guitar solos in 'Bring On The Night' were played by Sting, by the way 🙂
I only saw them play live once. It was 1979 in a club in Granite City, Illinois. The opening act was an early Pat Benatar. I have not yet seen a music event as transformational or influential. Imagine hearing this song live with each key change and tone shift intact from the album. They were consummate professionals and flawless musicians.
The truly great ones really seem to hit the ground running, don't they. Incredible from the get-go.
Amber, your critics are on point, with a fresh ear for greatness.
Regatta deblanc was an absolute masterpiece i wore it out in 1983 while flipping through bmx and motorcross mags
This song is even better live. They used to extend this and jam in the middle of the song in their early days. Can I suggest Masoka Tanga from their first album. It has 3 different bass lines! Jay would love it.
Andy Summers one of the most under rated greats of guitar playing.
More of a tool than an instrument in Andys hands.
Trained from his head to his toes musically and you knew he did each thing through knowledge and not by accident like most others.
my favorite police song
No Idea Why I've never heard this one Before! Cool & I Love It! All the More Reason why I Tune In with You Guys! More Police & Sting Any Time!! Great Choice, You Guys! :)
Wow, I literally heard this song for the first time today. Such a coincidence!
The universe can be a strange place sometimes ✌️
this song reminds me a beach vibes too!
Played this album non stop for a good few weeks when it first came out.
Love this song.
So glad to see you guys doing so well,you deserve it❤
That was a great choice... I've only ever really listened to live recordings of this song... Nice!
Rob Squad Reactions, Your videos always make me happy, so I subscribed!
There is a collection called Regatta Mondatta that's famous Reggae stars doing covers of Police songs...Highly Recommend!!!
también Outlados d'América es un álbum de Police covers
One of their greatest songs!!
It’s actually a police cover version of an old Last Exit number from 1974. So many of their songs are re-recorded versions of material from the earlier band in Newcastle which included Sting and the ultra talented Gerry Richardson.
A great track, from the best album, of the best band ever in the world. Cheers.
You guys really need to watch Bring On the Night. I think that might be the ultimate version of this song.great concert doc, too.
Don't stand so close to me, another great song from the police
Great choice. One of their best. The fast picking guitar from Andy Summers in the verse while Sting takes over the offbeat reggae guitar on the bass. Then they both swap back to onbeat bass and traditional offbeat guitar in the chorus - so clever. None of this possible without the true genius of Stewart Copeland. Love the reverb on the kick drum. Agree with the comment below - The Bed's Too Big Without You needs a listen. More genius rhythms to behold. You'll love it.
They did a version of bring on the night in the documentary bring on the night to this day. One of the best songs I’ve ever heard.
My all time favorite Police song❤❤
Amber and Jordan a country song you may like is Red Sovine's (Teddy Bear). Be sure to have something to dry your tears. Keep up with the good work 😎👍
Great Band...Great song...glad yall finally gave it a listen. A lot more hidden gems in Police catalog to discover. Hope you listen to some more.
Synchronicity 1 & 2, Murder By Numbers, So Lonely, Driven To Tears.
New artists:
1. "Hanging By A Moment" by Lifehouse/2000
2. "Over My Head (Cable Car) by The Fray/2005
3. " O Sheila" by Ready For The World/1985
4. "Come Share My Love" by Miki Howard/1986
Two songs. Roxanne and Message In A Bottle. Tracks recorded from The Secret Policeman’s Ball. Please check it out. Sting at the top of his vocal game. Hard to be disappointed by both incredible performances. Thanks.
My band since 1978 ❤🎶
Thanks and take care love you're channel
Love this ❤ one of my favourite albums from my teenage years
Peak Police here-they were on top of their game.
Thank you for reminding me of this song!
Bring on the Night, those of us who know, we know.
Sounds like it's playing backwards.
Reggatta is probably my favourite Police albums.
U guys are a blessing. Truly. Slainte ☘️
So good. About Gary Gilmore's execution. Listen again once you've read about it.
Yes, thanks for posting. When I hear the song, my mind goes back to the TV dramatization with Tommy Lee Jones and Rosanna Arquette.
One of my faves by The Police
I still miss them as a band. Could'nt believe it when they fell apart, I think it was 86 when it was confirmed and they released their singles album that had the Don't stand so close rework on it (sad but not as good as the original) I lived in hope for years that they might just be able to patch it up for 1 more album😔
YAY! Finally, someone reacting to my favorite Police song! They have so many good ones that still sound SO good today.
In my Top 5 Police songs and from my fave Police album.
Some Police reactions, I can watch a little later. But not this one; this one I watch RIGHT NOW.
Another outstanding regaee influence from Sting's solo career is "THE SEVENTH WAVE " I believe you guys will really enjoy the lyrics and the music 🎶