"Don't Box Me In" Stan Ridgway & Stewart Copeland

[@karlx-1]

Stan Ridgway is one of the most underrated songwriters ever.

[@shinkuju]

I agree with you

[@jamesbelljr7987]

And a underrated drummer ..Steward Copeland

[@40momba]

Not by me ! :)

[@diplomatbell]

Karl X a fackin men!

[@Brewzerr]

James Bell Jr - I wouldn’t say he’s underrated. Most people I know, and especially drummers... hold Stewart in the highest possible esteem. He’s always been one of my top 5 favorite drummers of all time, and an amazing songwriter as well. I think *THAT’S* where he’s truly underrated... as a songwriter.

[@msh6865]

I feel that Stan and Stewart work perfectly together.

[@spjfrat]

Never saw this movie in 83. I will in 2024. Love the music.

[@johnalarcon6375]

I saw it 83 and actually bought it in vinyl!

[@anthonydileonardo8156]

not a very good flick.....only watched it cause I like Mickey

[@JosephJohnson-kg5yr]

It was an amazing movie! The cinematography was awesome 👌

[@10INCHCRUSHER]

Great movie, I always thought this was Coppola true masterpiece. So many lessons in this movie its disgusting.

[@MonsieurSansHonte]

Rumble Fish is a cult classic for a reason. I’m almost envious you get to see it for the first time. I saw it as part of a double feature with The Outsiders. If you can, do the same, and watch Rumble Fish last. Enjoy!

[@GazmoSin1960s]

Copeland is the man. His score for this marvelous film is simply brilliant.

[@jonalarcon8564]

BoingTarash1960s the rhythmatist!!!!!!!!!!

[@lifeintheshack2193]

Agreed, always loved His music takes me back to 1980's Florida ❤

[@benjaminscisly4560]

Definitely agree

[@benjaminscisly4560]

So brillant

[@fortuenti]

Director Francis Ford Coppola's son was a big Police fan and suggested he score the film. Kudos to both because the right decision was made.

[@Xcorgi]

Stan Ridgeway was probably the best team up Stewart Copeland ever had outside of the Police. They should have worked more when the Police broke up.

[@RagedContinuum]

+Xcorgi yup

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

+Xcorgi They could have worked harder to promote this single, among other things.

[@Brewzerr]

Agreed. I have always wished those two had pursued further collaborations or even formed a long lasting project/band. Obviously they had amazing chemistry.

[@rurban]

Steward had a huge career in Hollywood, but this colaboration was probably his best. Even if it's still the overly simple reggae guitar riffs from The Police days.

[@dancase1312]

Oysterhead

[@theorbsexed70]

When two Genius collide...That's ART! Stewart doesn't need to sing, he's got sticks! Stan's got voice & harmonica...need something else?

[@davidmansell5986]

Nope. Perfection right there.

[@nettiewolverinethunderbird8341]

Stewart Copeland totally ditched Stan ridgeway and never talked to him again. Stan Ridgway was really hurt.

[@ashleyharrison]

Whoever chose Ridgway to write the theme song for the film was truly inspired. Rumblefish was probably the first "Teen Noir" I can think of, and Ridgway's New Wave Noir songwriting was the perfect fit. Damn I love this song.Plus the film had Mickey Rourke at his peak (the 80s). He was the Brando of the 80s.

[@tronixsynth]

yes, how strange.

[@Peanutdenver]

It was Coppola who chose Stewart Copeland of the Police. Copeland wrote, produced and arranged the track. Stewart then brought Ridgeway on to sing the lyrics.

[@tronixsynth]

@@PeanutdenverStrange combination of people but it worked well.

[@thesolarengineer]

Said the cliche generator 5000.

[@richarddavis8863]

Daaaamn the Brando of the 80s what an apt comparison

[@jennifersman]

God what an incredible song! I was a major Police fan in the 80's and I wore out the cassette of this. The entire soundtrack is fantastic! Copeland plays all the instruments on it. Wish the CD wasn't so tough to find.

[@yabits]

And even more incredible today. "My eyes saw red when my life turned blue...."

[@peterjonas4971]

Same here. And I had the cassette first!

[@channingyourtatum6726]

I owned the LP. I may still have it. I found the CD by mistake, meaning that I wasn't even looking for it. Used (barely) for $6.99! What a deal!

[@Hiajarock]

The Polica was Copeland's band

[@brianwood7237]

I met Stewart when he came to my hometown to do that soundtrack at a local Studio it was one of the biggest thrillz in my life and this movie is one of my all-time favorites

[@scotthorton7786]

Don't Box Me in , the most orderly chaotic score I've ever heard.

[@craiganderson3894]

Rumble fish one of the greatest films ever made, masterpiece. Rourke, Dillon, Hopper, Lane, Scarwid all outstanding. Unforgettable. Craig Anderson in Aberdeen

[@zommoz]

... and don't forget the incredible Tom Waits.

[@patton303]

The best thing about this incredible soundtrack is Stewart didn’t really know what he was doing. He just used his instincts and came up with the coolest movie score of all time for me.

[@rayygun]

One of the greatest soundtracks ever made. It never left my walkman through my late teens early 20's. Game-changing.

[@scottysauce]

This song is an overall masterpiece and so underrated

[@richardthunderbay8364]

I worked as a theater usher back in 1983. I always made to sure to be around in the auditorium when the end credits of "Rumblefish" were running, as this song was playing on the soundtrack. Good times.

[@roberto3752]

Two Genius: Stan & Stewart!!

[@shinkuju]

Sono pienamente d'accordo!!!!

[@58jimjam]

They should have hooked up for good After Stink went solo.

[@MarioIannaccone]

And FF Coppola too...

[@michaeldrennan9932]

Totally Love This Song and the Rumblefish movie as well!!! Very Underrated Song!!

[@marsyro]

thank you , my husband is younger than me and a total cowboy. he either doesn't get the 80's or does't remember until it started to suck. he caught me watching this movie and it freaked him out. i loved this song too. at least on you tube there are people that can remember the same things as me.

[@asmodeus0454]

Great song and collaborative effort from Stewart Copeland and Stan Ridgway. Two of my favourite singer-songwriters and musicians from the late 1970s and '80s. Two greatly talented and original artists! They ought to have done more work together. They make a great team.

[@puppypoo1978]

this video, this song, was sooooo ahead of its time. no wonder it was not big, nobody could comprehend it cu

[@IamUbiquitous]

The Percussionist, a Professor, hits 64ths...truly a madman. The Vocalist is one of America's great storytellers, Woody, Bob, the Man in Black and now Stan. Just listening to the stories gets me there every time...

[@readywerx]

This is wonderful...Beginning to think I was the only one who loved the film... And Stewart Copeland/Stan Ridgeway, awesome.

[@melomane2010]

This is a truly remarkable tune You got Stan Ridgway at his most deadpan, spinning yarns with droll metaphors in a way only Stan can. And then you get the cherry on top - that harmonica solo. Wow. I don't know how you can write a harmonica solo that twisted and discordant but still perfectly musical. It couldn't have been more perfect. Great Police-esque playing from Stewart - both on drums and guitar. And if you guys haven't heard it - go listen to the entirety of the Rumble Fish soundtrack. Stewart just nailed it. It's intelligent, funny, and wistful - it takes chances and while highly experimental still musically solid - just like the man who wrote it. I've seen parts of the movie here and there - I should watch the whole thing sometime. But hey, don't box me in :)

[@ericmontfort6298]

Very well said. There is also the Dylanish influence too especially in the harmonica solo. This song, the soundtrack and the film are now 35 years old. A highly under-rated film which sadly did not score well too. I played it tonight on my radio show and hope that the new X Factor generation will listen to this song and similar songs...but oh that's wishful thinking!!

[@hanksballoons]

That harmonica does exactly what it is supposed to, it puts you on edge, makes you a little uncomfortable, exactly as they intended. Geniuses.

[@NormAppleton]

It beutifully sets the TONE

[@johnran6015]

Thus is crazy, I've been jamming Klark Kent and Wall of Voodoo/Stan solo for awhile and didn't know this ever happened, still seems fresh and ahead of its time

[@Kryptospotted]

Thanks to Spotify's Discover Weekly algorithm, I found this after a similar exploration

[@thesolarengineer]

F$cking lemmings. You deserve the future.

[@stephenwhitaker3668]

Truly a classic . Love the verse "and sometimes I can't seento talk , you know this black board lacks a piece of chalk. Priceless! This song speaks freedom.

[@CountessRi]

I've loved this song from the very first time I heard it at 10 years old. I just knew it was special. Now as an adult... it is my theme song. It's complex and simple, just like life. Tattoo down my back: and if sometimes I can't seem to talk... you'll know this blackboard lacks a piece of chalk.

[@Patrick-t6f]

The 80s .....glad it was part of my existence.

[@craiganderson3894]

Coppola’s Rumblefish an absolute masterpiece. Seen it numerous times. Ridgway and Copeland the perfect soundtrack to a stellar cast 4 years after the majestic Apocalypse Now. Wonderful…

[@EdMcStinko]

I must say Ridgway is a fantastic lyricist

[@radiotimes2100]

I recommend his solo albums The Big Heat, and Snakebite. Great lyrics and great music.

[@Brewzerr]

One of the greatest. The only other lyricist I can think of who can tell a story as well as Stan with that deadpan delivery is Tom Waits (who just so happens to appear briefly in this video).

[@keithbate9405]

Agree and a great front man. But not so good at composing music.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

@@keithbate9405 Stan really has nothing to apologize for in the writing music department.

[@keithbate9405]

@@thebrazilianatlantis165 I agree but he wrote very little music for Wall of Voodoo. Just bits. Lyrics yes but not music eg the music for "Mexican Radio" was composed by the Moreland Brothers.

[@steveprice7038]

This fucking songs gives me goosebumps, every time I hear it

[@danielg335]

Stan Ridgway is without a doubt one of the greatest singer-songwriter-storyteller alive today.

[@Brewzerr]

Sometimes when two huge talents get together and collaborate, the results go horribly awry... but this is one of those rare instances where the chemistry clicks perfectly and the combined talents complement each other in the best possible way. This is extremely potent stuff. Wish Stewart and Stan would have continued to work together.

[@markraza9762]

this is a great song just perfect.

[@mssmmgnn]

+Mark Raza Well... maybe perfect is a bit too much: I mean... Ridgway's "performance", to me, is... "unfitting" He's "talking", more than singing... (using his words, "I wonder"... who choose for him instead of another, but is a matter of tastes, o.c.) and too bad, 'cause the track is really good, both for the rithmics and for the guitar part, really genial. And then, the movie itself: so... "strange", above all for the fascinating photography and unusual shooting places (ok, I know: Coppola doesn't need compliments... just think 'bout Apocalypse Now) Then, I might add that (to me, at least) Copeland in particular is the one I prefer, in the Police: that is... the one who gives them their own "sound" (even more than Sting, f. ex), with his really unusual style to play cymbals and charleston, and... I think everybody can hear as well that this track has been written by him. Moreover, I've never seen before Copeland playing guitar... to tell the truth, in the past I thought was Summers playing.

[@michaelcarr7861]

Mark Raza

[@imanihekima1659]

Absolute brilliance. Gives me goosebumps to hear it again all these years later.

[@andrewluchsinger]

One of my favorite singers and songwriters. I have never heard a bad song from Stan. The whole idea of teaming up with Stewart Copeland was damn genius.

[@fratermanix]

Love love LOVE it'!!! The interesting dark moody chord changes, harmonica that creates a whole psychedelic soundscape, great guitar, phenomenal rhythmn. unique and very, very special.

[@fratermanix]

yes Copeland is amazing on drums!

[@EMajor440]

This is the first time I've heard key changes on a harmonica. And so clean too.

[@mookie2637]

This is fantastic - love those random feeling key changes. Wish people still wrote songs as interesting as this.

[@scrapyardwarriorvlogging]

Homes Under The Hammer brought me here. That harmonica solo is a joy to listen to. What a catchy tune!

The soundtrack was my very first CD that I ever bought. Still have it, in cherry condition!!

[@therealawakener7]

The film and the music are legendary. This movie has become almost underground class because it doesn't get shown on mainstream TV.

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

WOW its Oct. 2022 . WOW !!!!! mant years since seeing/ hearing this.. THANK YOU !!!

[@thalliadruid]

Stan Ridgway --- the kind of talented that you have to share

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

I remember buying this 45rpm when it came out. Great song and great flip too.

[@owentomos2306]

Could be a collector's item now. I believe the single only made it to number 91 in the UK charts back in 83, unbelievable for such a great sound.

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

This song gave the film so much EMOTION❤

[@mbellovin]

Absolutely brilliant. Every note is exquisite.

[@carmie9400]

This song still stands up today - as quirky as Stewart & Stan are!

[@fluffydolly]

awesome book,song&movie!!!!!

[@dwilson2548]

I guess I'm lucky... Wall of voodoo used to play the dirt club in Bloomfield New Jersey once or twice a month... I was privileged enough to see the police over 10 times. These are two truly brilliant ones 😁😁👍

[@kmessadieh]

One of the very best videos ever! A great song, one that's so infectious, I haven't been able to get it out of my head for decades. And the movie? Incredible. Why it's not on EVERYONE's top 100, I'll never know.

[@Dayniac4324]

Great song !

[@Kwebster728]

I Love This So Much.

[@tegdirb1017]

this video is beautiful chiarascurro - the book is great but i don't remember much about the movie except how good-lookin that there Matt Dillon used to be. Stan Ridgeway is perfect for Stewart's masterpiece here. Thanku post posting this !

[@benjaminscisly4312]

Great tune

[@ph1lo]

what a class movie! proper old skool classic!

[@djpetenice]

Genius amazing stuff

[@rudy6884]

Everything about this is classic.

[@estebansteverincon7117]

This is simply genius

[@scarrie729]

Good song I've yet to hear on the radio.

[@TheLeogets18]

Timeless classic, a great song for a great piece of cinema. I wish that the human race will continue to have people who think out side the box.

[@danieltx7066]

looked this up while watching a drumeo interview of Stewart Copeland. i'd kinda forgotten about Stan Ridgway. now i can hear The Call of The West in my head... and Mexican Radiooooo!

[@Don1970]

A beautifully shot movie and a great soundtrack by the man, Stewart Copeland, to match!

[@rangertech1]

This song has its own DNA and breathes. Stan Ridgway creative genius of the blue collar world. Happy Labor Day!

[@groovyuser]

I simply LOVE this tune! Out of the solo projects of Sting & Andy Summers, Stewart Copland sounded the most like The Police.

[@davidryan7386]

guitar sure sounds like summers

[@IAmInfinitus208]

​@@davidryan7386 Even in his later projects, Stew definitely took after Andy! The Police was definitely Stewart's despite Sting claiming he is the band. After all, being the son of a co-founder member of the CIA, how else would the band get the name for law enforcement and to generate better press for the front papers? The Police is Stewart's creation!

[@Xcorgi]

Master percussion work from Stewart Copeland on this. Interesting that he played guitar and I'm assuming synth keys on this as well. They sure had that Police Ghost In the Machine sound but with Stan's bizzare harmonica playing through with great lyrics and vocals. It never placed on the pop charts but it was really big for a few months on MTV. I can still remember when they showed it for the first time as a world premier video. Yep, I'm just that old. I was about 11 when this was released.

[@TinShackVideos]

Copeland was the police,listen to his alter ego "Klark Kent"

[@Brewzerr]

I was 18.

[@cnfuzz]

for me its the chord changes , so unusual , and the chorus tripps of in all the wrong place it seems , its a game of mirrors , these two worked together so well , they clearly were thinking out of the box

[@Xcorgi]

@@TinShackVideos I’ll have to check that out but I agree. This still sounds a lot like The police!

[@joanneb.9247]

The guitar at the beginning sounds a lot like a Police song.

[@feliciapalumbo9688]

I love this song.. I love Stewart and Stan collaboration on this! Magnificent

[@pinanti]

Brings back good times !

[@JamesSmith-rt8vz]

Love, love, love this

[@yohppoy]

one of the best song ever. 10/10 thanks

[@Kwebster728]

This Is So Sick.

[@andrewvare3173]

Great collaboration!

[@johngomes8874]

Great song 👌 I have this vinyl

[@Kwebster728]

Loooove This. It's Been A While. I Thought Of " Mexican Radio" . (And Just Listened To It). And Then I Remembered This.. And How Much I Love This. Love This Movie Too. So Much❤🏍👦 🤜 🐠

[@emmatheseries]

theres not a day i go without watching this

[@creationsloom8398]

Fantastica canzone.Si sente l'impronta di Stewart Copeland.Stan Ridgway è perfetto .

[@lupodelupis3672]

L'unione di due geni può dare frutti come questo. Il testo, la voce nasale e l'armonica di Ridgway, combinati con la ritmica fuori di testa di Copeland, ne fanno una gemma new wave come poche altre.

[@philippelaurent4705]

Such a brilliant song.

[@Poeme340]

Brilliant!!!

[@alearda]

Fantastic.....

[@retrojoe1590]

Wow! Real music! You don't hear that much nowadays on la radio.

[@DBMe33]

These lyrics are genius. 💯

[@lisaleone2296]

I keep checking back in with this song over the years. How can people follow crap like Piano Man and Pina Coladaville when there is good stuff like this song?

[@TreyNichols1]

The chorus of this song just randomly started blasting through my head from way way back. I forgot it was from Rumblefish and not just a lost Wall of Voodoo song. It's better than I remember! Thanks for uploading.

[@puppypoo1978]

This video, this song this movie were all so far ahead of its time. They all had visions that definitely werent appreciated at the time. Stan is one of those performers that I feel had unlimired potential, but didnt maximize his potential. Perhaps he is one of those performers that you ahve to go after hi. He's performing in Chicago which is close to me . I might have to go to that show.

[@johnbugg9598]

sick tune and likker movie and book..enjoy

[@stkaris]

A wonderfully wandering drum tour de force. In addition, this was as good as Stan Ridgeway ever got. Thanks for the fond memory, krazykat.

[@JustAPrinnyDood]

I cryed when I saw this movie last year

[@EFODERFIX]

Un film epocale per me!! A fondamental movie in my life!

[@patmcdonnell154]

Cool to see people remember this. Rumble Fish the movie Coppola made after The Outsiders. I was thirteen or something, Motorcycle Boy! There was no-one cooler than Mickey. Great, great tune.

[@TDRock8]

I got the 7inch when this came out. Still love this song.

[@breann523523]

I like how in the 80s a lot of movies had theme songs. like the song don't you forget about me in the breakfast club and Man in motion from st.elmos fire.

[@outsidersgurl03]

Omg i love this video=]Rumble Fish is an swesome movie!!=]

[@jean-erictateia3273]

RUMBLE FISH ,MOTORCYCLE BOY ,STAN RIDGWAY ,STEWART COPELAND ...MY GOD! this soundtrack is one of the most successful of all time, the story, the characters, the atmosphere of the film and the exemplary and fantastic soundtrack made this film, a real gem of the seventh art. What a pity that the younger generation does not do not know this masterpiece of American cinema, they would not come back. I often listen to this wonder, several times in a row and I come back to it too, regularly so it is good and brilliant. fact, today does not reach this level of originality, quality and perfection.

[@michaelkenyon6173]

Film widely panned by snob critics. I saw this at 15 and it’s one of my favorites. Coppola, the actors and the cinematography and yes this great soundtrack. I too played it in my Walkman and still have the cassette. The film was a piece of art. But I don’t want people to misunderstand. It was also a great piece of storytelling:

[@matty3151]

still love this song

[@MrZenigata73]

I was a teenage when i heard this on MTV....great memories and a little nostalgic of the time that goes by

[@crashsite000]

This movie had a great cast

[@johngregory4410]

Classic song, classic movie.

[@petermateer]

Nice to see the best Tom in alternative rock in this video.

[@raydeen012]

We needed more collabs with Stan and Stewart

[@sidDkid87]

*_"and if sometimes_* / *_I can't seem to talk_* / *_you'll know this blackboard lacks_* / *_a piece of chalk"_* 🎶

[@hdtvcamera1]

Lyrics done with thought and complexiity made this a great song on many levels. So much more skill went into producing this music than the garbage that is being shoveled on us today.

[@newwavepop]

always wish these guys had done a full album together.

[@tronixsynth]

Same here. A band that also toured.