"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.

[@carmie9400]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@scotthorton7786]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dwilson2548]

So I'm thinking you really like this movie and that time I'm also wondering you know the girl in the movie was Diane Lane... Did you also see the movie with Diane Lane and Willem Dafoe Streets of fire.... Another 80s classic. 😎...... Or how about reckless from 1984 with Daryl Hannahand Adrian Quinn

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@clocksurfer]

Cheers

[@craiganderson3894]

Thanks @clocksurfer!!!

[@puppypoo1978]

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

[@Sylveonny233]

This song reminds me of spooky 80's times. Piss stinking telephone boxes, scary dinner ladies, religious hymns in assembly, milk at school, no supermarkets, woodchip wallpaper (all over the house!) and slidinng down the bannister. Happy days!

[@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...

[@rayygun]

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

[@estebansteverincon7117]

This is simply genius

[@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.

[@rv6ejguy]

Love the intensity of Stewart on the drums at 2:07 and the guitar at 3:07!

[@readywerx]

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

[@davidcheesman7122]

Nope. This film is amazing.

[@Kwebster728]

This Is So Sick.

[@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!

[@dmg7111]

IF I had me ONE 'wish'.... Stan, Tom Waits & Zevon all stuck in a room for about 4 hours with pens, paper & instruments !!!!!!!!!! ♥

[@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.

[@davidcheesman7122]

Brilliant lyric. It stayed with me for years.

[@steveprice7038]

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

[@RabidSnot]

42 yrs later I still have this on vinyl and have owned the movie for decades. S.E Hinton is a great writer. the Outsiders, TEX, Rumble Fish are just a few of her stories, All made into movies btw.

[@michaeldrennan9932]

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

[@xXNitXx]

Mickey Rourke was bloody gorgeous back then. Time is the enemy!

[@michaelvellone8726]

Stan Ridgeway named me long arm 25 years ago I've seen him about 50 60 times solo and with wall of voodoo the man as a songwriter should be in the Hall of Fame. Don't even try to argue, you would look foolish. Just sit back be amazed at the lyrics The sound Peatra rick king and nothing blow your mind. Remember it's okay to be ignorant just don't announce it. Hall of fame

[@solsurfer1]

Yes I believe it's called "Brothers On Wheels" and it's the coolest piece of music in the whole movie.

[@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 !

[@4darin5]

Copeland also wrote music for the John Waters film "Pecker" where he also made a track with Stan Ridgway called "Don't Drop the Soap (For anyone but me)"

[@petermateer]

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

[@trchwdspnfan80]

Cool song for an ULTRA COOL movie! The Motorcycle Boy Reigns

[@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.

[@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...

[@patdisaster8543]

I can't remember if I snuck into this ....a loner in the 80s ....at the mall fuckin' around during summer break ...before punk rock and metal adventures.....

[@ChuckyTheGoat]

RiP, cHRIS Penn. Also, Stewart Copeland is the man! I still remember him going crazy on his drum set for The Police.

[@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.

[@jimmywhispers7385]

Excellent movie! Imagine 85% deaf and 100% color blind and only finding peace and solitude staring at fish rumble in color. 🙏🏼✌️

[@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.

[@scottbarnbrook]

Weird night. For some reason I was thinking about Rubblefish as its a favourite of mine. I go to bed but can't sleep. I come downstairs and turn on the tv and its the pet shop ending ...followed by this. ha wierd but cool. Love Love Love this tune

[@wellsbron6883]

It was either the late 80s or early 90s since I had this rare hit

[@davidspalding717]

Great film Great Soundtrack, Stewart Copeland /Stan Ridgeway, perfect combination, KLARK KENT /MEXICAN RADIO

[@johngomes8874]

Great song 👌 I have this vinyl

[@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.

[@michaelvellone8726]

Oh yeah it's been 38 years in Hollywood, got out.Moved to Arizona two acres up in the Foothills and as I write I'm playing Stan Ridgeway drywall triangle head.

[@rangertech1]

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

[@lupodelupis3672]

Stan is a magician with words (and his armonica) Stewart is a magician with any instrument = a perfect match for a great movie!

[@ilbeda]

This Song Is really a masterpice Just only for the atmosphere

[@EMajor440]

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

[@EarthMovesAgain]

Stan had the coolest voice ever. Great song.

[@thalliadruid]

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

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

This song gave the film so much EMOTION❤

[@retrojoe1590]

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

[@ThePabloroller]

Happy Birthday Mr. Copeland! 60 years today!!!!

[@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 😁😁👍

[@troutslayer3510]

love this fucking song....love cherry valance too....lol.....but this song is so fucking moving.....

[@crashsite000]

This movie had a great cast

[@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

[@WayOfTheWatervole]

great collaboration, shame they didn't form a band, would have been awesome.

[@danielg335]

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

[@EFODERFIX]

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

[@DBMe33]

These lyrics are genius. 💯

[@GLACKEN82]

GREAT SONG,GREAT MOVIE!!!!!

[@redshoesgirl]

what a musician copeland is. and ridgeway - imagine, born in barstow calif.

[@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.

[@petermariner6323]

I find it interesting that Stan mentions chalk and a blackboard, a year before Andy Prieboy sang Blackboard Sky. Probably unrelated... but I love to think they are.

[@stevelk]

Awesome sound. Never sold out in my opinion

[@djodom3572]

Great song about loneliness along with a great movie about loneliness. The perfect song about for a teenager

[@Dsmitti01]

My inspiration as an aspiring composer myself

[@scrapyardwarriorvlogging]

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

[@Davemonzon]

ANOTHER GREAT SONG !!!

[@scarrie729]

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

[@raydeen012]

We needed more collabs with Stan and Stewart

[@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

[@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.

[@bengreens]

my cousin Joel put this on a mix tape for me many years back and it totally cemented my admiration for Stewart Copeland. Only found out tonight that it was from the movie (known of the film forever; never have seen it). I love Ridgway's voice but sometimes W of V doesn't hold my interest; this collaboration is awesome, and Copeland never fails to crack me up.

[@Dayniac4324]

Great song !

[@TDRock8]

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

[@imanihekima1659]

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

[@pinanti]

Brings back good times !

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

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

[@TheRichie46]

Don't also forget that Diane Lane was in the movie Rumblefish too. Looking very good as always.

[@carlocanepa691]

This song MUST be placed on Spotify !!!!!

[@jonmichael4784]

Fucking perfection.

[@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.

[@andrewvare3173]

Great collaboration!

[@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.

[@roky1313]

Magnificaent-fantastic song for a great film. Copeland, Ridgway, Coppola, Rourke, Waites, Dillon, Lane, Cage-was not to like?

[@CatoMinor]

Two pure geniuses.

[@mookie2637]

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

[@marymwhite2]

I'm 52 and yes I remember when the very first video was ever played on MTV. Video Killed the Radio Star..The Buggles *smile*. Classic!

[@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:

[@wearenotalone7187]

THIS THE GOOD STUFF...

[@sidDkid87]

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