Roxanne - The police | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

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!! 🙌🏻🔥

[@peterquinones3522]

More New Wave - Joe Jackson, Is She Really Going Out with Him?

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@peterquinones3522 Yes. Joe Jackson! Friday is a good song to check out also

[@OldeDude15x]

Can't believe this one won the poll (well actually I can). The Police had some good tunes, Roxanne was not one of them.

[@SteelyDaddy59]

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

[@independenceltd.]

@@OldeDude15x millennials, amirite...

[@jthomann71]

Dude. Dude. Dude. DUDE. This is only the beginning. The Police are so so so good.

[@PogueMahone1]

Sting solo is just as good. Check out "We'll Be Together", 'Set Them Free", or "Englishman in New York"

[@ednicholson7839]

@@PogueMahone1 Sting solo - blah. But I love The Pogues. Saw them on the Pogue Mahone tour

[@karlsmith2570]

Yup, The Police rabbit hole runs deep

[@rexvisitor44]

Meh

[@davedrd8829]

You said it, the 1st hit of many - One of the last Super groups

[@thethesaxman23]

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!!

[@scottgelb2650]

All great songs. My favorite is still The Bed’s Too Big Without You. I love that killer bass line.

[@videono1]

Synchronicity

[@davidelswick6660]

@@videono1 Synchronicity II as well!

[@brianjones8751]

Synchronicity!

[@thethesaxman23]

The Beds Too Big Without You would be great! I would very much enjoy seeing them react to it!

[@boomer37]

"Walking on the Moon" and my favorite Police song "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic"

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Every Little Thing...my favorite too. Something about that song. Just pure perfection.

[@otisdylan9532]

Those are 2 of my top choices as well.

[@mde944]

Walking on the Moon from the Synchronicity concert. Stewart Copeland shows goes off on that one and also Message in a Bottle.

[@fightersweep]

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.

[@joycebaier8180]

walking on the moon; one of the most deceptive bass songs... thought this sounds easy - 😶NOPE

[@jimilemons3437]

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.

[@merylschoenbaum319]

The lead singer (Sting) actually DOES sound like an angel in his song “Fields of Gold.” Give it a listen, guys. 😇

[@sarahstevens8268]

Absolutely my first thought, when they started discussing his voice.

[@DrittAdrAtta]

It pales in comparison to Fragile

[@merylschoenbaum319]

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.

[@DrittAdrAtta]

@@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.

[@merylschoenbaum319]

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?

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

You guys CANNOT imagine how HUGE these guys were when they first broke. They didn’t sound like anyone else!

[@roadkill7314]

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!

[@wrldchamps04]

He actually has a great voice... IMO...when song calls for it...

[@wrldchamps04]

Ironically, even bigger than ever when they crumbled

[@mechelemanno1750]

H U G E

[@bettybaby63]

Yes that’s what I first thought. Lol

[@RichardDicksondlyrch68]

"So Lonely," "Message in a Bottle," "Canary in a Coalmine," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" and "King of Pain" are musts.

[@irenesnyder1819]

King of Pain has some of the best lyrics (poetry) ever written.

[@carloszavala2248]

Wrapped around your fingers

[@DrNothing23]

Hell bro, their entire fricking repertoire are MUSTS! ;) lol!

[@AlexScheibli]

I endorse ALL the above comments and opinions....

[@CarltonNoles]

For some amazing Andy Summers drumming check out murder by numbers.

[@joshb23]

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!!!

[@CL-eu7ye]

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.

[@deanbritton4696]

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.

[@joeymarvin9559]

Also the soundtrack for legendary ps1 game Spyro the Dragon!

[@zoeherriot]

Go watch Yoyoka play Murder By Numbers. Copeland is a genius. I think Yoyoka could be the new Copeland in the future.

[@donmeador9195]

""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!

[@CarltonNoles]

Hell the whole Synchronicity album.

[@johnk2495]

Yes to Synchronicity II.

[@texaseagle637]

Synchronicity is such a great album!

[@kayelle8005]

Synchronicity II is my pick. Phenomenal song.

[@adriennepender673]

“Driven to Tears” and “When the World is Going Down....” are awesome, awesome songs.

[@artrock101]

And should be listened to back-to-back... the flow is too good.

[@clintpot8521]

I loved the Bring on the Night album jazz versions of those songs also!

[@TischTosh]

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)

[@POWER-LINKS]

👮🏻‍♀️The Police w' Robert Downey Jr.🏆"Driven To Tears" Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4XdZp-apc5nZrc

[@adriennepender673]

D B I Do, thank you!! 👍🏽

[@RedDawnRocker]

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.

[@jeffreywilmot3798]

That is a great song. Good choice.

[@raygernon9686]

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.

[@MrPolleyr]

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.

[@fgerardburke]

police = amazing. sting solo = snoozefest.

[@johnm6147]

The Police are awesome!!! “Everything Little Thing She Does Is Magic”.

[@craiger991gm]

Sprits in the Material World is one of their best tunes. Don't Stand So Close to me was super possible.

[@nicholasmckibbin1510]

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.

[@StatsJedi]

Those! Yes! Absolutely! And in that order.

[@alanhynd7886]

Every breath you take always struck me as a bit of a stalker's anthem too

[@phantomrockerr]

I can still see Eddie Murphy singing this sitting in his jail cell in the movie, 48 Hours.

[@richardsteiner8992]

ikr. That comes to my mind every single time. Not a bad thing. I like that movie. But ...

[@DrNothing23]

Same!! Cracks my ass UP!

[@DrNothing23]

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[@godbluffvdgg]

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[@carograh]

Yes!! Every time

[@t0dd000]

Drummer: Stewart Copeland. Top tier drummer. Now composes film scores mostly. Singer / bassest: frickin' Sting, yo!!! Composed 90% of their music. ;)

[@FernandoRiley]

Don't forget it was Andy's song instrumental that got them their first Grammy

[@juliettespain7994]

Absolutely the best

[@PhilMasters]

People may know Sting from his acting. He was in the first movie version of *Dune*.

[@davidcohen821]

Copeland composed the music to the original Equalizer series. Great stuff.

[@mariefc8504]

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.

[@matthewhetzler4912]

“Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” Gotta do it!

[@daddylafe7016]

Listen to Every little thing she does is magic by The Police

[@richardnanian6075]

As I commented elsewhere, that song has one of the all-time great drum fills ever recorded.

[@mrgmusicclass]

Some of the best drumming ever in rock music

[@doplinger1]

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"

[@elgonwilliams7624]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@alanhynd7886]

"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

[@doplinger1]

@@alanhynd7886 :D :D :D

[@dennissweeney6774]

@@alanhynd7886 going with D myself.

[@APthefirst]

That's always the first thing that comes to mind for me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJu0Y3edg9R7oNU

[@brianshaw9035]

Listen to “King of Pain” by the Police.

[@emid5726]

Brian Shaw Agree! Live version @Synchronicity concert is the best version!

[@helenwilliams7065]

Remember, this is a 3 piece band. Such a groundbreaking group and Roxanne a megahit, now iconic.

[@workingman6681]

FYI, Neal Peart really loved Stewart Copelands drumming. Sting is a underrated bass player.. The Police catalog is endless. Another incredible 3 piece band.

[@Hollingsworth2781]

two of my faves. both were just so unique. stewart could really spice up great pop music.

[@Chatta-Ortega]

Regata de Blanc is Copeland's masterpiece.

[@jlglover4592]

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.

[@dctbass]

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.

[@Hollingsworth2781]

@@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.

[@patrigilligan2112]

Synchronicity, Synchronicity II, Message in a bottle, and Don't stand so close to me!!

[@GuinsWIN1]

De Do Do Do De Da Da Da

[@ethanwalmark5621]

@Eric Lennert that’s all I want to say to you

[@patrigilligan2112]

Oh ya, "do doo doo doo"!

[@davethebarber62920]

King of Pain, and Every Little Thing She Does is Magic.

[@neomoscoso10]

"Could this be a song about a waitress...? 😆 As soon as it started, y'all were quickly educated.

[@pleondidis]

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!

[@davidwc2675]

I refuse to believe that Andy and Alex have not heard “Every Breath You Take” prior to this video.

[@wm.patrickmilford4589]

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 🎵.

[@miketscott]

@@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.

[@kingcassius2586]

@@wm.patrickmilford4589 Wow, dude! Just make shit up! That never happened.. that was never even thought to have happened.

[@ManicSalamander]

@@wm.patrickmilford4589 He's not wrong.

[@christinestromberg4057]

@@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.

[@johncampbell756]

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. ;)

[@rc1564]

Yes..the E.B. & the Animals Andy play on is called 'love is'....I personally preferred their earlier stuff

[@johncampbell756]

@@rc1564 He's on "Sky Pilot" correct?

[@gwigent]

If you like Stewart’s drumming, Walking on the Moon really showcases his creativity.

[@johncampbell756]

@FiatDuster He was featured in would have been better.

[@frankmarsh1159]

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.

[@gregplatt3936]

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.

[@GT-mq1dx]

Giving you a big fat lovin ❤️ on that one man. Fuck auto tune.

[@jayburdification]

Greg Platt Alex nailed it when he said Sting was slightly off pitch but in flawless ways. You can’t autotune nuance like that.

[@nicholasmurner7523]

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

[@markd9130]

Did you ever hear Sting sing Murder by Numbers with Frank Zappa? You might like.

[@adriangaray5913]

Yesssss

[@cshude]

I second that choice!

[@LordDiamonds]

Murder by Numbers is one of my fav Police tunes 😎

[@TrashWerewolf]

I wish I could like this recommendation more than once! What a great tune!!!

[@jasonthayer1309]

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"

[@OronOfMontreal]

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.

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

Okay, so who else sees Eddie Murphy in a jail cell whenever this song comes on?

[@monaestrada6256]

Lol exactly what i thought!!!!

[@jennhurl]

First thought every time 👇🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LdaXRvd9pgpqM

[@keithjoye2114]

Every time!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeanharris2408]

One of their songs you should check out is "Walking on the Moon."

[@mechelemanno1750]

Agreed

[@wallacegrommet9343]

I played Police in the car for my kids and quizzed them on the lyrics. They loved shouting, “walking on the moon!”

[@JD-fn7qf]

Yes, “Walking On the Moon”! Another great tune that’s a must hear.

[@schoontube]

The drums are mega cool on this one. He runs the drums through a delay effect.

[@moodyblues108]

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.

[@justink5585]

The weird chord at the beginning: Sting accidentally sat on the piano. You can hear him laugh about it after

[@wallacelambert9308]

How do you accidentally sit on a piano??

[@justink5585]

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.

[@5891jonathan]

S-Tier review, gentlemen!

[@blakeellis7417]

Thought we was getting tiny dancer today

[@CindyWilson1991]

This song was not meant to be released. It’s a demo technically.

[@papagriz33]

I always loved how the harmonized background singing of "Roxanne" in the chorus almost served like a horn section.

[@millardsouers4312]

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.

[@aMulliganStew]

Only U2 might compete

[@millardsouers4312]

Or that other band from Athens...

[@WyattWinters]

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

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

Sting has one of the most amazing voices of any singer on earth.

[@chrish926]

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!

[@jocelynhaeberle1401]

Fortress! Heck yeah!

[@Xanadu424]

The police- don’t stand so close to me

[@BennoWitter]

The social distancing anthem.

[@Naiko-teki-Complex422.]

That's the thing about real music. There's no auto tune, overdubs. It's raw, it's true. Great reaction. One of my fave bands ever.

[@beegmacc]

So glad The Police are getting some love on the channel, they were my first concert when I was about 10 years old 12ish years ago! Hope to see more of them!

[@nathanparks5239]

You have to listen to "Driven To Tears" for a true showcase of Stewart Copeland's drumming skills.

[@lynnebryan6443]

Totally agree here

[@Emelefpi]

'Regatta de Blanc', 'Voices Inside My Head', 'One World (Not Three)' and 'No time this Time' are also some top-notch Copeland drumming IMO

[@Spartyfan87]

"Spirits of the Material World," "Walking on the Moon," "Driven to Tears"

[@POWER-LINKS]

👮🏻‍♀️The Police w' Robert Downey Jr.🏆"Driven To Tears" Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4XdZp-apc5nZrc

[@neilyoungfan]

@@POWER-LINKS Agreed! That is a stunning performance of this song!

[@POWER-LINKS]

@@neilyoungfan 👍🏻

[@andyball8379]

I'll never forget my first listen to The Police and Roxanne, morning FM radio, driving to high school. What I've always LOVED about the police, is how they arrange theiir chorus vocals like a horn section. Sooo cool! "I Can't Stand Losing You" is another good example.

[@thewarmthofthesun1]

I have heard this song my whole life to the point where I don't purposely listen to it anymore. It's interesting to hear someone else listen to it the first time and remember just how good it is.

[@matthewmclaughlin7000]

Yep

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

Sting is brilliant!!! Killer tune, I can hear Eddie Murphy singing this in I think the movie 48 Hours???, hilarious!!! Next up "Synchronicty II" is brilliant, "Spirits in the Material World" , "King of Pain" the list goes on. Sting has some excellent solo work too, "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You", goosebumps, all the good stuff. Happy weekend!

[@garycox2887]

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

[@jasonremy1627]

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. 😆

[@andyandalex]

I think I said 'weird chord' lol, it was definitely out of place! hahahaha

[@noahmack725]

‘Every Little Thing She Does is Magic’ should be the next Police track y’all hit. Very good song.

[@Ogilla]

There are at least 20 Police songs that they should listen before « Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic » lol.

[@noahmack725]

@@Ogilla well they already hit it so. This is from a year ago.

[@pudder68]

"Don't Stand So Close To Me" I just love the opening .. Such a great song ..

[@amymendez368]

the police are so underrated they have such amazing songs. “every little thing she does is magic” “wrapped around your finger” “next to you “ and “king of pain” are some of my absolute favorites by them

[@amandafaber9983]

Stuart Copeland’s percussion performance on “Driven to Tears” is epic!

[@frankdiceiii5399]

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...

[@POWER-LINKS]

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[@maryklacik5358]

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.

[@landshark7730]

Eddie Murphy singing Roxanne in 48 Hours. Perfect!

[@sungodrah]

Reggie!! Reggie!! What you want cop ?! lol

[@jeffreyjernigan7125]

I always think of that scene when I hear Roxanne.

[@surfeit5910]

Our age is showing :p

[@landshark7730]

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.

[@charleshines2094]

@@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.)

[@kevinhine9605]

"Message in a Bottle", and "Every Breath You Take" r some more Police classics

[@pablovandyck]

You guys should listen to The Clash: "London Calling", "Guns of Brixton", "Spanish Bombs", etc....

[@legionofbarry]

This song is so recognized and famous. It is historic and a quintessential rock song. And yes. Stewart Copeland is a monster drummer.

[@garyboden5795]

I was in high school when this was released. Every day at least a minimum of once a day you would hear that “Rooooxxxxaaaannnneee” in the hallway between classes when people were going to classes.

[@gwalia2112]

The, Bed's Too Big Without You, an understated bass riffy classic... Awesome Police song, good place to go next lads.

[@themoviedealers]

Best concert of my life - The Police, Synchronicity Tour at the Carrier Dome, second row. 1984. Around 2001, I was getting gas at a Chevron station in Hollywood when I ran into Stuart Copeland. I leaned over and read his credit card as he was handing it to the clerk to make sure it was him. I said "Stuart! Best concert of my life, The Police, Synchronicity Tour at the Carrier Dome, second row." He broke into a huge grin. Nice memory, both of those moments.

[@dabassboss4734]

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😂😂

[@maengun2091]

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!

[@elza32358]

Next up "When the World is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around" and "Spirits in the Material World." 👍👍

[@hackattack0154]

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

[@TheRealSweetcherryo]

Exactly

[@samuelglass6805]

"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.

[@OneManParade]

This song holds a special place in memory. I was in the seventh grade when it came out and the "coolest" and best guy on the team played it on a loop. I was JV and new to the team but it made me feel like one of the guys.

[@nickh2958]

Love the discussion about Sting's voice. Now pay attention to his phrasing. Impossible to duplicate.

[@teesiemom]

Sting could put his entire persona in every song he sang. "Don't Stand", Every Breath You Take", "Synchronicity", "Everything She Does Is Magic"; the list goes on. Such a great sound, so unique. Man, does that take me back.

[@johncagnettajr344]

More more more Police., “Spirits in the Material World”

[@christopherchandler2570]

I lived to hear someone describe Sting's voice as " a good bad voice". Classic !

[@sandrahutto]

Legends. Just straight up legends. They were barely able to stand each other sometimes but made some of the most epic music of all time. Side note: my hubby and I named both of our dogs after songs, Jett (Paul McCartney and Wings) and Rio (Duran Duran). I've decided our next dog is going to be named Roxanne because you won't be able to help but yell "Raaaaaahhhhxanne!" when you call her.

[@adambnyc4875]

"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" is a lot of fun. "Next To You" really rocks. If you get into solo Sting, "If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free."

[@arrow5deb]

Next: Everything She Does is Magic, Every Breath You Take, Don’t Stand so Close... Really enjoyed this reaction guys! Look forward to u discovering more of Sting & what that group created, some really great songs!

[@i_kill_for_zardoz]

Not a fan of theirs at all, but "Don’t Stand so Close" is a damn good song.

[@jeggy7447]

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 !

[@pokeysd3886]

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!

[@JD-fn7qf]

“Don’t Stand So Close to Me” might be another great Police choice in my humble opinion. I think you will enjoy.

[@michaelescareno7048]

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".

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

“His voice” would be STING.

[@levivalentinovideos]

In the words of Alan Partridge “that was the Police, or as they are now called Sting” 😂😂

[@SirManfly]

@@levivalentinovideos the producer of this album really got the most out of Sting's amazing voice !!

[@leftybass5860]

If you want a true one-take Police tune, listen to “Murder By Numbers”. Written and recorded in a few short hours in Monserrat.

[@mechelemanno1750]

❤️ that song

[@TahoeNevada]

Great song!

[@swimrski]

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

[@mytholictim]

Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" would be great to react to.

[@richardnanian6075]

I’ve been thinking that all week. Raphael Ravenscroft’s sax part is iconic.

[@madonnalancaster5395]

I agree

[@iainweller452]

“Right Down the Line” is a classic by Gerry Rafferty

[@karlkuehn4783]

Stuart Copeland is an amazing drummer. Your observation about putting him in any band and fitting right in is absolutely correct. There is a documentary on the Police where they interview Stuart while he's behind his set. The guy is an encyclopedia of different styles.

[@markjohnson4217]

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!!!

[@haw_n_thorne]

So Lonely…

[@KeithDCanada]

The Police "Syncronicity" album would be definate pick for an album review.... TONS of good material on it, and very eclectic.

[@flubblert]

Here!! Here!! I forgot how good these guys were. They got real polished real fast and then just went proof.

[@elcaldy4435]

YES!

[@gnomeofwar]

How about a twofer? 2 songs that run together. "Driven to Tears / When the World is Running Down"

[@painless465]

Try "driven to tears/when the world is running down" by The Police(two songs that have to be heard together)

[@michaelbochnia5686]

Voices in my head, Shadows in the Rain.... Zen. was the pinnacle of The Police, in MY opinion.

[@Naiko-teki-Complex422.]

Yes.Yes.Yes on Driven to tears/when the world is runnin down.

[@Revelwoodie]

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."

[@davidwc2675]

Stewart Copeland is not only a phenomenal drummer but an amazing composer with numerous film scores as well as ballet in his repertoire. He’s a musical genius in every sense.

[@soktarnor]

I am surprised few have mentioned "Walking on the Moon", incredible drumming.

[@jeannemcsweeney6948]

I vote for having your next Police song be "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic".

[@airwindows]

One thing about it, it would explain why people are so bonkers about Stewart Copeland :)

[@charlesburris6314]

You'll change your mind about Sting's voice after you've delved into the catalogue. "Wrapped Around Your Finger" is my favorite song of theirs.

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

"So Lonely" "When The World Is Running Down" "Omega Man" "Too Much Information" "Synchronicity I" and "II" "Spirits in the Material World"

[@BuckForearm]

I could listen to “too much information” on repeat for like six hours.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

Nice playlist man. I'd listen to every one of these on high rotation. I was going to suggest 'Synchronicity I and II as well, often forgotten.

[@BrianCadwalader]

My all time favorite band. Was waiting for your reaction to the Police & you did not disappoint. Thanks guys!

[@barefootgroupie4504]

The Police were absolutely groundbreaking with their fresh sound. Sting's solo career showcases his storytelling skills. Any selection from the album Ten Sumner's Tales is a winner (Fields of Gold is a classic).

[@USGrant-rr2by]

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

[@donalddixon6541]

"Spirits in the Material World" Is my favorite Police song. It's a Banger.......

[@juliebrockett3471]

LMAO! Great story!!

[@USGrant-rr2by]

@@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!!!!!!!

[@Ogilla]

The song name is ''Spirits in the Material World'' and they don't even say ''I see spirits'' once in the fucking song lol.

[@riptheripper9060]

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.

[@ChrisLawton66]

They have a p. o. box. They'd probably accept clothing.

[@katyareads221]

Stuart Copeland: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pojJgWZ9fbKap8U

[@JungleScene]

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.

[@chrish926]

Walking On The Moon....S-Tier for the high hat work alone

[@dulceandrade9469]

I believe his voice really pictures his feeling... he is desperate! 'Don't stand so close' is sooo cool!