HIP HOP FAN'S FIRST TIME HEARING 'The Police - Message In A Bottle' | GENUINE REACTION

[@Ted4547]

Stewart Copeland is one of the greatest rock drummers of all time.

[@brianjohnston5221]

He definitely is🤘

[@Hollyberry-no-you-didnt]

totally agree - I was fortunate to live in Thousand Oaks CA for most of my life and Stewart lived there for years (may still be there). He was so cool that he helped local high schools out by mentoring percussionists/drummers. My daughter was one of them! Also, I was always amazed that even on "slow tunes" he could fit in so many drum beats for each note. I don't know how to explain but he is a savant!

[@generoberts9151]

Very unique and creative with his fills.

[@debramirez2110]

@Hollyberry-no-you-didnt Hey there, I'm a Thousand Oaks girl too!!!

[@lonegunn]

Sting was a teacher in Newcastle on Tyne. And is an incredible singer he is. Check out the album Zenyatta Mondatta. Loving the content. And the variety of music you are checking out.

[@paulkemp4559]

The Police's drummer, Stewart Copeland, is known for his innovative rhythms and energetic hi-hat work. His style combines influences from reggae, jazz, Arabic music, Latin, and punk rock

[@kestrelle5345]

"Roxanne", probably their most high profile hit.

[@The442nd]

My favorite

[@dopiaza2006]

Every Breath You Take - wait until he hears that and realises I'll Be Missing You was a complete rip off!

[@t0dd000]

Be My Girl, Sally is a good compliment. ;)

[@latrishabledsoe7766]

​@dopiaza2006 I saw an interview with Sting recently & Diddy has to $$ him every time its played ect. 😂 Royalties for the rest of his life for ripping off /remixing Police song without permission 😂

[@latrishabledsoe7766]

❤ my Daughters named Roxanne, wasn't after the song family name, she hated it when she was young, but loves it as an adult. Iconic song for the Police ❤

[@josecuesta4519]

Molly Boy, This is one the greatest band of Rock in the history

[@lottielane2486]

The 80,s would have been Molly Boys natural musical home, had he been born 20 years earlier.

[@MatthewC137]

@@lottielane2486 more like 35 years earlier. If he was born 20 years earlier he'd be way too young to enjoy the '80s.

[@iainweller452]

I appreciate The Police more now than I did back in the day, proper talented band, Check out “Roxanne” , “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” , “ Invisible Sun” or “Walking on the Moon”

[@allieaalto4675]

All amazing, great suggestions.

[@Richard_Ashton]

King Of Pain, Can't Stand Losing You and Don't Stand So Close To Me.

[@dancarter482]

_Next to You_ _Can't Stand Losing You_ _Contact_ .......

[@jackierenn2779]

Invisible Sun was banned by BBC, it's about the war in Northern Ireland.

[@denisemeredith2436]

Not forgetting Don't Stand So Close to Me.

[@sheena17-f4h]

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic ..is my all time favorite Police song, they were a great band.

[@steviekc9057]

It's a big enough umbrella, but it's always me that ends up getting wet ❤

[@geraldinemallon1043]

My absolute favourite too!!! I saw Sting last Summer and I was made up that he sang it. He was brilliant.

[@Disco_Jay]

Ooh, nice choice bro - it's one of their best songs. It's up there with Every Breath You Take, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Roxanne, Walking on the Moon, Don't Stand so Close to Me, So Lonely and Can't Stand Losing You.

[@ceejay0137]

All of those!!

[@kate6038]

Some great ones there 👍

[@fenderfox5080]

This has to be his police list, In this order😂 save Roxanne for a finale

[@Disco_Jay]

FYI, when you listen to Every Breath You Take, you will recognise the backing music and the general gist of the song as Puff Daddy and Faith Evans did a very popular cover/sample of it in their song, I'll be Missing You.

[@mrcouch9018]

Always liked Don’t Stand so Close

[@ggreig]

"Wrapped Around Your Finger" is an underrated classic by the Police.

[@michaeld2e]

That song always takes me back to a girl from 1984.

[@RosaGarcia-vr8oc]

Yep

[@stevebrewin2731]

What a tune that is…

[@stuBdoc]

Lots of literary references in an absolutely haunting song. Sting is obviously very bright.

[@procopiusaugustus6231]

@@michaeld2eyou and me both. 1984 was wild.

[@elmoomle4565]

"Walking on the Moon"...legendary POLICE.

[@jamesgallerani2271]

You're going to like this ride. They owned the 80's

[@HilaryHope]

Walking on the moon will scratch that bass itch that you and I both seem to have.

[@shaunacohen7630]

Synchronicity is a fantastic album! Saw them in concert during this tour. August, 83.

[@Goddzi]

I saw them on that tour as well. Think it was in 84, in Leeds. Me and my mate were right at the front. Awesome gig! ❤

[@allieaalto4675]

Sting's Englishman in New York is a delight.

[@larsbonzai]

That whole album (Nothing Like The Sun) is a banger

[@smcthatisme]

My fav Sting song of all time! Beautiful!

[@lesleyannprior8203]

Fabulous ❤️

[@christophercrossman2625]

Synchronicity and Tea in the Sahara!

[@smffeb58]

Sting is absolutely in the top tier of song writers, both in music & lyrics. His solo work is impeccable. And your instinct on ska/reggae is correct, at the time when they popped, punk was on its way to morphing from 3 chord, cacophonies of noise, into what you just listened to. The Police were never really accepted in the hard core London punk scene. Sting was trained in a Spanish guitar, as well as being a teacher. The amazing fact is they broke up while at the very top of the music world. Synchronicity their final album was everywhere.

[@rockandroll4ever]

Don't Stand So Close To Me'

[@canonndaleguy3658]

Sting was a teacher at Cramlington High School Northumberland, he got his name from the kids at the school because he wore a black and yellow vest sometimes, my late wife's sister was taught by him, she and a lot of other girls had a massive crush on him. 😂

[@alex-E7WHU]

But did they stand so close to him..??😂

[@H4CK61]

@@alex-E7WHU Class lol

[@wardkrause9022]

The Police had their own sound. So many great tunes! Will hold up over time for its listenability. Many generations are going forward will "discover" them. Worth a deep dive !

[@JeraldineChakko]

“So lonely” - probably their best song from this era !!!! If you’re going down the rabbit hole it’s the next one to choose !

[@brianjohnston5221]

Great song, shows the range of dynamics in the band🤘

[@suze6083]

Yes!

[@JeanetteHowlett]

Sue Lawley, Sue Lawley, Sue Lawley ...! 😂

[@chrisross-fd3fo]

Does every band one great song no one.mentions... I feel SO LONELY is the Police's

[@theodoreritola7641]

The 70s Police IS the best Police IMHO this is from 1978 baby

[@WillFlyTheLightingGuy]

“Spirits In the Material World” and “Walking On the Moon” are my favorite Police songs.

[@bertinernie]

Idk if anyone mentioned it yet but.... Notice that Sting plays a fretless bass. That's unreal talent. Like playing a proper upright bass. The whole Synchronicity is dope

[@VanillaBean4life]

Les Claypool plays 6 string fretless.

[@5ft15jodi]

I love Sting’s voice. Very unique and so recognizable. Lots of great music down the Sting rabbit hole.

[@maryl1785]

I finally got to see Sting last year live in concert. He still sounds amazing at 73 years old! Can't wait until our MollyBoy listens to King of Pain, Fields of Gold, Shape of My Heart and others!

[@kimoshea]

Fields of gold ❤

[@taradevine6026]

Did you see him with Billy Joel? Finally saw him last year with BJ

[@maryl1785]

@taradevine6026 no, but that would have been great!

[@ChrisMcWilliams-uz1kc]

*Every Breath You Take *Walking On The Moon (great reggae feel) *Roxanne *Don't Stand So Close To Me *King Of Pain

[@AdamBarr-hg7hw]

Three extraordinary musicians coming together to produce pure magic! This is from Reggatta de Blanc, the first Police album I bought as a kid. Always blows my mind. Go down that rabbit hole bruv, you won't regret it....Walking on the moon, Bring on the night, So Lonely, Roxanne, Spirits in the material world, Invisible Sun, Don't stand so close to me et al

[@stuBdoc]

The Police only lasted a few years, and by the early '80's they broke up over creative differences, and Sting's desire to do more experimental/jazz. He has had a long and illustrious solo career since then and is still very active. Every song The Police did is great, and damn near everything Sting has done as a solo artist as well. Sting hails from Newcastle, and his real name is Gordon Sumner. He got his nickname from the yellow and black shirts (rugby or soccer, not sure) that bore the school colors when he was teaching. The drummer, Stewart Copeland, is American, and the guitarist, Andy Summers, is also British. They have been involved in many projects as well and remain highly respected.

[@Timmayytoo]

One of the biggest bands of the early 80's. Sting lived in Jamaica for a time and played in local bands, so he developed a love of reggae music.

[@theodoreritola7641]

BUT B E4 that the late 70s GIVE THE 70s ALOT OF love This is from1978

[@dancarter482]

_N0!_

[@simonround2439]

Sting and Mark Knopfler actually grew up very near to each other in the north east. If you liked this you'll love Walking on the Moon.

[@stillmeadowfarm]

I agree

[@emmitstewart1921]

You are not waffling. Your comments are cogent and worth hearing. We tune in to you to hear your reaction. We already know many of these songs by heart, but watching and hearing your responses shows us things about the music that we haven't noticed before. Rewinding lets us hear our favorite bits repeated, So I don't mind when you do it. One Police song I particularly love is Wrapped Around Your Finger. Try to get the video with all the candles. It is probably the best music video ever made.

[@MM1717mm]

agreed... on all points

[@smcthatisme]

We're here for your reaction, so pause and talk to us. Don't ever worry about that. Anyone who complains isn't interested in a reaction and they should go listen to the full song elsewhere.

[@pamelawertz498]

Reggae was a big part of the punk scene in the UK and US in the late 70's & early 80's. The first 3 Police albums have a lot of reggae in them.😊 The English Beat, Madness, UB40 are all very cool bands that were heavily ska/reggae inspired.

[@markgreen4745]

Fields of Gold - Sting

[@davidpost428]

Yes!

[@mandarinlearner]

Stings wife Trudi says this is her favorite song by him

[@garryiglesias4074]

Roxanne, So lonely, Walking on the moon, you can start by those three... Bangers.

[@jeffwisher3454]

More Police. You’ll love it. Right up your alley.

[@DrJ4712]

OMG! Now you've done it!😂 The Police and Sting are institutions! You could spend a year just reacting to these guys !! MORE PLEASE! 😊❤ Your "Waffling" is awesome along with the rewinds! That's what reaction channels are for! You talk about the instrumentation and musicality of the songs and that's why I come to your channel! I watched a reactor the other day stop the song to say " can someone please give that girl some suntan lotion" in the middle of Lynard Skynatd live "Free Bird!"😮 That's blasphemy!😠😡🤬 Needless to say, I swiped right!😂 Carry on young man!😊❤

[@roughmatch3899]

Sting is a musical genius. His arrangements are so complex, so deep, so beautiful.

[@daveharris39]

Imagine being an amazing guitar player, but you're the 3rd favorite member of a 3-man band.

[@charlesburris6314]

Alex Lifeson might understand.

[@Rock_Snob]

He was playing with Robert Fripp before the Police, nice talent to hang with!

[@michellefranco5648]

​@@charlesburris6314 yeah, but it must be great to be that good and still have others that can match you all in one band.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Andy has such a gorgeous tone and style... Those little arpeggios 😘👌🏼

[@СерафимТоманов]

@@Rock_Snob Wait what Didn't know about that one. Actually i checked and it is written they did an album but it was after the Police

[@SteveM1959]

ROXXAAAAANNNE. If you've heard it you know.

[@mikebowser1]

Sting is one of those greats that survive the musical changes each decade can bring. Great singing is great singing and this man has soul.

[@mbh2743]

You have to remember the 50s 60s 70s and even early 80s no one worried about genre. It was the time in music to Do Your Own Thing and if you wanted to mix genres who cares. Because there was no pigeonholing of genre all these artists just went everywhere

[@theresagregoire5338]

I listened to The Police album (showing my age) Synchronicity throughout high school! Waffle as much as you want! So glad you liked this song!!

[@kittylynnlpn]

Me too! My first 45 was "Don't Stand So Close to Me"!!

[@pamelawertz498]

You have to love Walking On the Moon! It is amazing how Sting can play a very complex bass part while singing sometimes something completely different from what he's playing.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Great video too.

[@lynnborsa7201]

Don’t forget Desert Rose.. it’s amazing

[@Erika-ASUSMHS]

I ❤ Stewart Copeland, this song and album!! Can’t wait!

[@MamaJewels99]

Finally! The Police! They have been on my playlist since the eighties when I was a teen. Have all their albums. Can’t go wrong with any of their many, many songs. I’m so glad I got to react along with you. Also, I enjoy our breakdowns explaining how you feel.

[@tedburke8187]

I'm 60 yes old this song still gives me goosebumps after all these years

[@robertholmstrom2974]

I was born 09 21 64

[@andtap]

One of the greatest bands of all-time and Sting is a freaking genius! Great reaction😊

[@cindyv1401]

Hard to think of STING being a school teacher But he was 🫣

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

"Don't stand so, don't stand so..."

[@t0dd000]

School teachers are cool too. :)

[@daniellyne9420]

I was fifteen when this came out , and I've loved the Police ever since! You've got a good ear for music ! Gives me hope for the future 🙏

[@nicolediamond93]

You can tell by how intelligent some lyrics are imo

[@CyFr]

Watching Stewart Copeland on Drumeo is an experience in itself.

[@Goddzi]

That interview on Drumeo is hilarious! I love the way Stewart constantly calls Sting “Stingo”(like Ringo) 😂 He probably knows it winds Sting up when he does it. Love Stewart. One of my three favourite drummers of all time. Maybe check out “Don’t Care” by Klark Kent too, MollyBoy! It’s Stewart Copeland solo. Released just as The Police started. And Stewart played everything on the track. But it got in the charts so was asked to be on Top of the Pops…problem was, they couldn’t usurp The Police, and Stewart wanted to perform on TotP with a band rather than on his own. So he had Sting and Andy mime along with him but they all wore masks so no-one could tell who they really were 😂

[@selfingwithclare]

Please Please Please do ''Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic'' by the Police next. It's so fantastic, you will love it, especially Stewart Copeland's drumming. Their best song imo. And takes me right back to the 80s when I was a teen meeting my friends every Sunday at the local Leisure Centre!

[@heartsamessgaultier8562]

'Don't stand so close to me' and 'Roxanne' are must hear to believe.

[@Avicenna10]

Sting is a huge fan of reggae, so your instincts were spot on, MollyBoy!

[@DottyPhipps]

Love how you bring things out about a song, a song I've heard a thousand times (!), that I never noticed before. Makes me appreciate it again but in a different way.

[@FreezeTheWarning]

"Every Breath You Take", "Synchronicity II"

[@margiem5173]

Loved your reaction MollyBoy!!!! I started listening to The Police when i was 15/16 and in high school. I remember getting chills and having tears in my eyes whenever I listened to Message in a Bottle! They have so many awesome songs!!! The majority of the songs you have listened to I grew up listening to. 😃 Watching you react to them makes me relive listening to them when i was young, 59 now and it seems like only yesterday that I was a teenager. 😊 Thank you for your reactions. I love your Genuine reactions to all of these amazing songs. ❤❤❤ Keep it up MollyBoy!!! From Los Angeles California! 😊

[@EricNess-sc3rh]

Once again you show your excellent taste in music, my young friend. You're right, when this came out, people's heads turned and we said, "Yes, this is different and I love it."

[@jaytucker8834]

You are such a pleasure to watch and listen to, so more than happy for you to add more speaking content, to me you are not waffling simply analysing and i love it

[@ellenbakker-w8x]

You always put a smile on my face. You are such a great kid!! And you do it so well. Keep it up and I will keep watching. THANKS !!!!!

[@traceyd5768]

Wait till U hear Roxanne and Can’t stand losing U is also a must!! V happy U liked them so we will see more and just to point out, The Jam, who I’ve been asking U to react to, is also a 3 member group! 😉

[@williamstaggs8741]

When you react to a band and people reply back with 4 or 5 other songs you should react to, you know they are a pretty good band. When you react to the Police, notice how many different songs are suggested in the comments. There will be 10 - 20 of them if not more. That's the sign of a great band.

[@traceyd5768]

I love the waffling MollyBoy! Keep going the way U are. Love hearing Ur thoughts & opinions on the songs. 😊

[@kimoshea]

Waffle away. It’s great ❤ oh and I love the rewinds ❤

[@epowers76]

Great choice! There is definitely a Rabbit Hole to be had with this band if you like this track.

[@joanlajara3939]

The Police got me thru the early 80’s!! Got thru my late teens with Da do do, Don’t Stand so Close to me, etc met my husband listening to Synchronicity best album ever!! Love, love love the Police! Great sound, great voice, Sting has it! Go down the rabbit hole! Best stuff ever!❤

[@jefffrey4844]

The drums/chair on this track are simply insane! Can't wait to see your face light up on this one!

[@monicaAdkins1207]

It's a good thing you ran this by me first!😂🎉❤

[@theodoreritola7641]

The Police The Cars HAD their 1ST HUGE LPS IN 1978 and ALSO Toto from 78

[@alexharbison4411]

Nice reaction, one of the best 3 piece band ever.

[@DavidThomas-1969]

Another great English band!

[@Rock_Snob]

With an American drummer

[@kurtsaxton823]

You can't quite claim that cuz Stewart Copeland the best musician in the band is an American.

[@theodoreritola7641]

7Os Police cant go wrong MOLLY BOY TV. MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE IS FORM 1978 Im glad you like so MUCH 70s MUSIC,

[@ellendunn559]

Love seeing the video again - they’re so YOUNG! Sting and the guitarist, Andy Summers, are English, and drummer Stewart Copeland is American. (His father was one of the founders of the CIA…) They were new and different and exciting when they first hit, and their songs - even the ones that were played to death on the radio - have aged very well.

[@tonyberezowski7859]

Stewart Copeland was one of Rock's best drummers. His beat change ups still grabs me every time!!

[@christophermcconnell3867]

Every Breath You Take has close to a billion views! My favorite song of all time.

[@LynnDavis-x6l]

I'd forgotten how much I liked them! Get the vinyl out!😅

[@davidward9737]

Walking on the Moon. They were a great band

[@monicaAdkins1207]

"A year has passed since I wrote my note I should have known this right from the start Only hope can keep me together Love can mend your life or love can break your heart"❤❤❤❤❤

[@susanroe3367]

Love "Roxanne!" Try it, you won't be disappointed!

[@skarlottt]

One of my favorites

[@Canine77]

I got to see them live on their Synchronicity tour, fantastic live band. You will find a variety of different influences on each album, punk, rock, ska, reggae, etc.

[@willem-janageling3907]

Yes, this is what this awesome band sounded like. At one point they were the biggest band in the world. My favourite: Every little thing she does is magic.

[@myrhino70]

You're going to love these guys! So many hits... Don't Stand So Close to Me is an epic banger!

[@roseblair5273]

Good choice nice to c u going down the British rabbit hole luv much great music to hear 🤗💖

[@jonsaylor756]

Many songs to choose from...every little thing she does is magic...walking on the moon...I can't stand loosing you...spirits in the material world, and Nanyang more

[@theodoreritola7641]

Message in a bottle is from 1978 .. Man i love them 1970s

[@suze6083]

Aww MollyBoy, you have a huge musical heart. It’s refreshing to see you discover old sounds/bands/artists but new to you. When it’s good it’s good… no matter what genre. You genuinely feel music and that’s why I enjoy watching you so much. I was never really into Police back then but I’m starting to like bands now, that I used to dismiss when I was young. That said, I enjoy watching you hear them for the first time…gives me a new/different perspective sometimes, too.

[@brad6576]

The early 80s was great for staying up late and listening to the radio. That is what this song reminds me of. It felt like me and the radio D.J. where the only ones who where awake listing to cool music.

[@Mike990920]

You have an unbelievably astute ear and tremendous musical intuition.

[@MollyBoyTV]

Thank you!

[@johnaquillo3397]

Try "Walking on the Moon" and "Everything She Does is Magic". One of the most famous bands of the late 1970's and early 1980's. Sold over 75M albums but only did 5 albums before breaking up. Sting is also a brilliant singer and genius song writer!

[@tripdad]

Awesome reaction. Gotta do Police's "Roxanne" next. Their first Hit song.

[@kellypickle]

Sting does not get enough credit for his bass playing Fantastic Can’t stand losing you Bed's too big without you Driven to tears bring on the night

[@cineboy65]

Welcome to The Police. One of the great trios of all time. Only five albums, but all great. It's most definitely worth doing a dive into their discography. So many great songs. Lots of hits but so much more.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Stewart is a monster musician. Dude is involved with a LOT of stuff in the music and film industries. Andy is one of the most effective guitarists because he fills so much space in the mix of just three musicians... Very underrated player IMHO. And Sting's basslines are just juicy. The Popo had some of the first songs I ever learned to play on bass that truly challenged me

[@tracyrichards6545]

Walking on the moon my fav ...although we never did 🤘💌🇨🇦🌛

[@mtnvalley9298]

Thanks MollyBoy The Police and Sting's solo work are a pretty deep hole. You'll enjoy 'Don't Stand So Close to Me'

[@cingiah]

Americans are loving this

[@avatar997]

Sending out an SOS...

[@joonbugh2381]

Yup… sending out an SOS!

[@kurtsaxton823]

They are because the best musician in the band Stewart Copeland is American.

[@KipArmadillo]

One of the best five album runs in the history of music. Punk-reggae-pop ingenuity. Sting is a genius songwriter/composer, with legendary talent oozing out of Copeland and Summers, as well. Can't go wrong with their catalogue. Massive hits and deep cuts for days.

[@RosaGarcia-vr8oc]

The police they were big and the song was big. The talent is unbelievable.

[@taniaPBear]

They had such a unique sound, you know it's The Police when you hear them, so many great tracks for you to hear, this is early days for them, their best work for me, and yes, Reggae influence, you are getting so good at this my guy. ✌❤

[@KateStillens]

The police are badass. You should totally listen to more. Sting is a legend in many ways.

[@ashleymcgriff270]

I've always loved the Police. Sting also had/has a very successful solo career. Fortress Around Your Heart is incredible! Any Police song is worth listening to. King Of Pain is a great one. Wrapped Around Your Finger is another. Oh, Roxanne. And Don't Stand So Close To Me. I could go on and on...

[@skycarl]

PS, you’re doing a really good job reacting the way you are right now. Remember the old saying , if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.!

[@MelindaPike]

You have such a good ear for music, and all the instruments! a I love your reactions😊😊

[@AMSRocker]

React to "Sting - Russians". It's a powerful song about the USSR days. "Sting - Englishman in New York" is also outstanding!

[@teresadunbar8102]

Love me some Police, and Sting. Great tunes! I think you’re correct about referencing Ska and Reggae influences. But I’m no expert; just a music lover. Thanks for posting today; we’re having some bad days in USA now. Very sad and scary!😮😎

[@brianjohnston5221]

Amazing 3 piece, needs a deeper dive. Stewart Copeland is one of the best🤘

[@TeedentoddoTV]

As unique as Neil Peart! Glad you got to the Alan Parsons!!

[@blinkybill2198]

'Dont stand so close to me' another good one