[HD] The Police - So Lonely (HP 1979)

The Police - So Lonely (Hatfield Polytechnic 1979)

[@occhioallallocco]

3 of the best ever guitar, bass, and drums players ever. Period.

[@benjaminpower9638]

as a rush fan i would agree but rush better

[@maxxcastrejon8980]

Jimi Hendrix Experience best 3 man band. ZZ Top, The Police, & Rush up there

[@mikej5827]

@@benjaminpower9638 push on drums, bass, and vocals. Alex gets the win on guitar.

[@floatyjam]

Best time too

[@slowlynow9]

Yeah no lol

[@JTriverman]

Damn, that solo Tele tone is unreal. Great sound!

[@house9850]

Too bad he butchered the solo this night ... What on earth happened? 2:16

[@Pearson-Whaley]

@@house9850 its great wym, the real issues are with the delay pedal earlier in the song.

[@Yourbankaccount]

​@@house9850If you have ears, song's key changes right when the guitar solo starts.

[@house9850]

@@Yourbankaccount to quote Eddie spaghetti, "it sounds so weird to my ears"

[@MalcolmFalcon73]

Growing up in the 80s, I thought the Police were just a pop band and did not care for their music that was on the radio (mostly from Synchronicity). I just discovered this album 2 weeks ago and I can't stop listening to it. They were definitely ahead of their time and their sound is heard in so many bands. The Police are one of the great pioneers of rock 'n' roll. This live performance is phenomenal.

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Yeah I only listened to them when I had a hangover as it was calming but not too stimulating

[@badbrain7163]

Holy shit-you have been missing out! Get their boxed set. Worth the investment. Full albums plus rare tracks. They were amazing.

[@thealltimemasterofairchess9871]

outlandos d'amour.....non stop hits ..... quality

[@drdanr]

same here, and judging by your screen name I'm betting for the same reasons as me....I was all AC/DC back then. I remember seeing the Police and Stevie Ray Vaughan on MTV in those days and I hated them. Now SRV is a religious experience in a way for me.

[@davidleroy9485]

They owned music then.

[@louish5068]

Best police song I never get tired of it

[@jarrodlovesmusic]

I love how at 1:15 when Andy Summers makes a weird sound with his guitar Sting shoots him a look like "Ew, did you mean to do that?" lol

[@TheZooropaBaby]

If Andy were Tom Morello, probably meant to make that sound.

[@AlbertoArgentiero]

TheZooropaBaby haha I use to say that nobody can be as crazy and weird as Tom Morello with a guitar on his hands...but, man, every time I watch The Police live I think that maybe I'm wrong! haha Andy it's really weird, but absolutely awesome!

[@stevobath]

Alberto Argentiero Reeves Gabrels is another who gets some very weird sounds out of his guitar, especially as he often uses little or no effects. All down to his unique tech!

[@seismicdeathgrip]

TheZooropaBaby He did, and does it in every version of this song, including the studio version.

Hahahahahahhahahahahaa 😂😂😂😂 the face of sting 😂😂😂

[@CaseyTappy]

Sting still had his great, high pitched voice here .

[@sebeastianpearl]

+JustToBe Blunt Have to disagree with this one, if you watch the version from 2008 they've taken it down several keys due to Sting not being able to sing as high as the original

[@markothwriter]

+Casey Tappy I think he got a little better after this, with some voice lessons. He had a great voice in the late 80s, early 90s. Then it started to fade. I always thought most of his very early stuff was a bit off key -- except this night. Other life peformances, he's too sharp.

[@justtobeblunt8282]

his middle high notes definitely got better over the year's.....when he first made "every little thing she doe is magic" it was bit much for him sometimes.....but now he sings is like its nothing......his technique has gotten better for endurance. his voice is darker and more rounded now. sure, its fair to say he might have lost some agility on the crazy high notes with his new technique. but he'll still throw in some crazy notes.....he often throw's in High C#'s on live renditions of message in a bottle. stings new technique has given him much more secure big notes which is why I think he changed it up a little.

[@aaroncarta358]

Yeah they play it in G now instead of C. Quite a difference.

[@IgnacioJimenez-nc3tn]

it’s fucking beautiful

[@theiceman6941]

Outstanding guitar here

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

Best early Police concert footage I've come across.

[@Vale-nj7ke]

just 3 incredible musicians, no need more than that

[@kugelblitzen]

I didn't really get The Police for a long time. I thought they were just a band my parents liked, and when I was a teenager, Sting seemed like a total nutjob to me. But this song is one of my all time favourite songs, I think it transcends so many genres, and I'd say it was singularly responsible for opening me up to new genres. I still get chills when I hear it, and I'd never seen this live version before. I got a whole new kinda chill again. I absolutely love it.

[@jawswasnevermyscene4258]

Stewart is the real nut job , he is more crazier and way more funnier

[@Lozenge95]

2:22 until the end. Incredible, beautiful and just insane! My favourite live performance of So Lonely from them! Hammersmith 1982 is also really good too! And the Beat Club appearance is 78 or 79?? Three top 😂🤣😊 I was born in 1995 so just over obsessed wish I had the chance to see the early days Police 😭😭😭

[@MrAero164]

I was born in 1996 and feel the same way as you. When i first started listening to them i did not expect their music would shape me so much. I also play music and everything changed after jumping on this wonderful bandwagon. Cheers!

[@mickfunny4185]

@@MrAero164 so you’re like almost 30 now🤔

[@stefaniabartoni7463]

@@MrAero164 ckajo3

[@RegularDude00]

This guitar solo is unbelievable. Took me 2-3 tries to fully appreciate it. The unusual choice of notes jist caught off guard but its amazing.

[@karkasselebordelais4266]

J'avais 17 ans en 1979. Quand je vois cette vidéo j'ai envie de pleurer, jeunesse disparue...j'ai passé des heures à les écouter, souvenirs...

[@mistuhmiketherapper]

Man this band is just one of the best

[@armytags]

¿Would those students in that Polytechnic be aware they were in presence of one of the best bands ever? Damn, I envy them. Stewart Copeland is the one who wakes up everyone with his drumms, if you remove him is just soft, jazzy Sting music. Copeland is The Police sound.

[@caseybald5482]

I would also say with 100 percent confidence that Andy Summers is one of the most if not the most underrated and under appreciated guitarists in the history of music, especially in his mastery of creative genre bending, sting is no slouch, especially at this point in their career, his bass lines are pretty simple but especially in this live version his vox are incredible.

[@photographerjonathan]

Such a good band. Who wants to see the Police record a new album ? One of the very few bands that ended things at the height of their fame when there last album was great and they were still on top. I think it is time for the Police to record a new album. it's been a long enough break from them hating on each other. who wants to see them record a new album ?

[@viper9857]

Best 3 man band ever with a unique sound that you never get tired of listening to.

[@flashtheoriginal]

Andy Summers - enough said. Outstanding musician. I was around when The Police arrived ... But I didn't see the quality until "The Beds to Big Without You". These 3 are magnificent individually and collectively.

[@scott-b3b]

Early days playing at universities. The days of great bands are gone 😞

[@krishorton742]

This band stands the test of time! Still one of the all the all time best!

[@danielfelipetorres1177]

Well, someone told me yesterday That when you throw your love away You act as if you just don't care You look as if you're going somewhere But I just can't convince myself I couldn't live with no one else And I can only play that part And sit and nurse my broken heart So lonely So lonely So lonely No, no one's knocked upon my door For a thousand years or more All made up and nowhere to go Welcome to this one man show Just take a seat they're always free No surprise, no mystery In this theatre that I call my soul I always play the starring role So lonely I feel so lonely So lonely So lonely I feel so lonely So lonely

[@richriccardo7554]

My favourite Police song. I’ve trawled KZbin - this is is. The rawest version by the Police. I love Bruno Mars, he’s one of the greatest male artists on the planet - he makes these vocals seem effortless. But this is the guys who wrote the song smashing it for their crowd at a Polytechnic.

[@danielradakovic938]

Bruno mars? 😂

[@lahiridude]

such a POWERFUL sound for only a 3 piece!

[@zepecat]

"welcome to this three man show"

[@metricdeep8856]

It's easy to forget just how good these guys are.

[@WilliaminOz]

Not too easy.......

[@alexwilson9940]

Never tired of this song

[@JD1204S]

One of my favorite of The Police.

[@Dmyra]

its incredible when a band is even better live, the high notes for instance, and the guitar solo are next level 3000. and the breakdown, nothing like that on the lp

[@myway43]

You know, looking back, you are absolutely correct. I never realized how well he played behind the beat, and his fills are amazing.

[@averagedoe56]

Sting always wears that jumpsuit in their early performances. Has anyone noticed that?

[@Peatmoss0979]

Ya all he needs is a Michael Myers mask

[@rochesterjohnny7555]

Great version probably like 78-82 were their best years

[@ronsmith9251]

This is one of my favorite tracks of all time.

[@edgarkarluhl3105]

Great concert of the young and fresh Police.

[@perepastor6374]

Have no words to explain how amazing they are

[@HenryTroy715LXIX]

I was only 10 years old then....still LOVE this song!

[@wonkylommiter6364]

Me too! :-)

[@kaarsgaarn]

Iam Just 1 year ahead

[@matthewmorris5893]

I remember seeing this concert on some cable channel as a kid, that was the mid 90’s, but every time I return to this set it’s amazing

[@nitram419]

Hatfield Polytechnic! I took my engineering exams in that hall in the 1990s! Also went to many great gigs there!

[@MerkinMuffly]

Such a shame they couldn't stand each other

[@JamesCarmichael]

Well I'm sure they loved each other when they got paid.

[@richsackett3423]

@@JamesCarmichael You don't know how music works, do you?

[@JamesCarmichael]

@@richsackett3423 Very much so.

[@perezpol5194]

@@JamesCarmichaelNot really, making music with others involved a lot friction if you have all creatives individuals in just one band. Their egos and way to see things are gonna clash somehow. Making music isn't like going to a factory where you just do your part to make a product and then you get paid at end of the week/month.

[@ronbo11]

You are correct Mr. President. I wonder if Dr. Strangelove couldn't alter their personalities to be more affectionate with some efficacious pharmaceuticals developed during The War?

[@TheStuport]

LOL...love the Tube socks on Stewart C.....vintage!!

[@stevobath]

He always used to wear them & shorts!

[@pvtrichter8816]

+The Stuport LOL I'm A little late in my response but I'm glad I'm not the only one whose noticed them !! yes Copeland was notably eccentric in addition to being possibly one of the best drummers of that era!! we desperately need music like this !!

[@timetraveller1702]

@Allen Albright just wear it... fuck everyone else

[@TheZiggy43]

stewart has allways been the nucleus, rock on bro best drummer I know

[@tilmannpuschka1216]

No words. Pure genius, these boys.

[@stephenbarrette610]

Thanks for posting. I’m pretty certain this is from the BBC’s ‘Rock goes to College’ show. Which was just brilliant. I am also pretty certain that there have been a few folk who have “borrowed“ a few of the old, big old, VT tapes and have transferred them. Not suggesting you are that person, but if you are, thank you. And the BBC at the moment doesn’t seem too bothered to do a copyright strike. Which is lucky for us boomers who can look back at some incredible moments in music history.

[@PeterLopezRealtor_that_sells]

one of the best bands ever!

[@jamesstewart8377]

God these guys were So badass. How Stings career went middle of the road baffles me. They rocked harder than anyone at the time

[@frankernst3777]

......I feel so lonely.....this Is a wonderfull Song!! 👍

[@halenbud]

Now no one's knocked upon my door For a thousand years or more All made up and nowhere to go Welcome to this one man show Just take a seat they're always free No surprise, no mystery In this theater that I call my soul I always play the starring role

[@ericadamski1019]

Stings face at 1:14 “wtf was that homie…..😂😂😂😂”

[@melissawright1979]

Always loved how high Sting's vocal register is x

[@AZDC99]

They have not made bands LIKE THESE since the 1990s! Signing off, a guy who just turned 49 years old who got into The Police by hearing 'Spirits In The Material World" in 1982 (I was 8 years old then with a September birthday)

[@mykimikimiky]

that broken angular solo is just the best stuff one can hear

[@adamski101]

The original version on the record gives me goosebumps but every live performance I've seen of that solo.has been utter pants.

[@marcosdiaz7895]

Grande The Police en sus comienzos, 1979 gran año.........

[@NivKons]

IT'S JUST RIDICULOUS HOW HIGH HIS VOICE STING

[@rochesterjohnny7555]

This song at this time is their masterpiece

[@CarlosEduardo-nk6cp]

One of bands of end of 70's and 80's Who didn't don't using playback for Sing at live. Sting and the police is legend of New Wave.

[@appolloniacorleone8510]

❤I just loved The Police first time I ever heard, I ran out to buy the album.I still have just a great band

[@omargallardo7089]

Que hermosa versión, yo fanático, nunca la pudieron igualar

[@right-hand1388]

I BROKE THE REPLAY BUTTON ! THERE SOMEONE ... TOLD ME YESTERDAY ! 😀💕💕💓💓💓💓💓

[@MarcusViniciusSRocha]

Essa é a melhor da história !!!

[@Marcelo_Oliveira12]

Tmj

[@tony1954ish]

Holy smoke, what a high.

[@joshuafoster3817]

You can see how much Andy knows what he's upto in the break. Top 5 guitarist on My list along with SRV, Knopfler, Page and Frusciante

[@dennyguitarxxcdennis2780]

O cmon dude not even top 1000 or u meant steward copeland top 20 not top five tho. Good tho.

[@dennyguitarxxcdennis2780]

No way knopler of cinderellla is in there. U need to hear witchfinder general. Stop listening cooperate raduio

[@ExpertAdviceTV]

Brilliant guitar solo. Summers was a master.

[@bibtebo]

Are you smoking crack?

[@ExpertAdviceTV]

@@bibtebo Are you a little slow?

[@marcopruna1322]

High performance, High quality

[@mr.weinstein4038]

Ich war damals 15. Weiß nicht mehr, wann ich das zum ersten Mal gehört habe. Aber es war eine musikalische Supernova!

[@n2kos]

Love this raw Police sound!!!! Brilliant 👍👌 I have a cd somewhere of the police same year and tour but Sting had laryngitis and sounded a little rough!😂

[@mattyp3400]

copeland is a beast

[@aleyamoo95]

A ogni live di ogni canzone che vedo dei police alla fine la cosa che mi viene da dire è.. WOOW

[@wisesatyr72]

Ooh Andy's tele sound so Juicy !!

[@ijbicycle]

What an amazing band!

[@howardcohen4845]

That was great 👍👍 whoever you are thank you for posting this

[@dylancrichton2227]

Summers and Copeland really are the most underrated stars of their respective instruments. When people think best guitarists ever, its Hendrix, Slash, Santana, Vai, Van Halen, May etc… Summers should be up there with the lot of them.

[@Tchobil]

Total Live...The 3 genius of The Power Group ! All this music with only 3 boys...The Police revolution unstopable...

[@marleahstout2395]

I saw tis concert!! The opening band was Sector 27!

[@markothwriter]

Shot on film with solid state recording equipment.Tubes in the guitar amplifiers. These things make a BIG difference.

[@theguitarczar]

Copeland's the freaking best, man!

[@williampentland1959]

amazing video. thanks for posting.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

just 3 men with huge talents! superb!

[@marcopruna8458]

Nice song , from Italy i listen

[@slymarty1]

Stuart Copeland, Drummer, Fashion Icon

[@jtdobson]

Pretty funny... yay I finally found a video where they were normal musicians! Actually, they were right on except they forgot to tune the guitars. These guys are all musical Gods in my eyes so it really doesn't matter to me... it just shows me that they are real musicians not enhanced by any technical crap that makes them sound better live like most famous artists today.

[@Stinkbug74]

I haven't laughed this hard in EEEEEONS. Thank you Terry Dosbon. I needed THAT

[@ThinkBritishEnglish]

Terry Dobson to be fair, Andy's always played outside the chords on So Lonely :)

[@occhioallallocco]

best band in the '80's

[@harryandysummersloquendo5593]

And 70s

[@m3anthony]

Songs about lonliness, frustration and heart ache. All to a nice upbeat rhythm.

[@StephanJK]

Brings back good memories ;-)

[@djmatthewcarreon]

One of my favorite songs and one of my favorite bands

[@cliffduzz1849]

Love the 80s n police n rest of the 80s bands

[@owlcu]

Look at that tiny drum set Stewart's kickin' ass on. Just goes to show that it's not size that matters, it's style.

[@danielquinto7023]

debi haber nacido en esos tiempos 🥺

[@genebassman]

Only have two words for this: Fucking GREAT!!!!

[@rashdecisions523]

First band I ever liked, back in 1980 😻

[@MsLilyhorse]

Remember them pulling up to a gig in a dive club in Hartford Conn. in 77' or so in an old chevy station wagon.

[@danielbica5661]

Que sonido en vivo ...por dios !!!!!!!

[@vincentrobinson9325]

🤘😍 unique version ! Copeland wearing some tube socks

[@georgearuino5210]

The solo kinda grows on you. What a solo🔥

[@MyMy-nu9ul]

at 1:36 🏁The glance back.. he & Stewart were once again at it ❤

[@OtakuNerd94]

This band is so unique 🎉

[@thepianoworld1]

what a voice....................

[@bobbygood8833]

That moment when Sting looks over towards the monitor I’m assuming where the lead guitar comes in during second verse. 1:17

[@toucantango1]

What a singular voice!

[@davidkovac5703]

Take me back...

[@tupp68]

I was a 11 yr old watching this from outside standing on a beer crate peaking through a crack in the curtain! And fast forward 33 yrs i get to play at Stings house for a Xmas party with The Good The Bad and The Ginger! Funny how life pans out!

[@menswear2112]

Damn these guys are too talented, it’s frustrating