SO CATCHY!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Police - Message In A bottle REACTION

[@brendanfromireland]

It wasn't his bottle that washed up, it was all the other people that were alone sending bottles in return... So he realised he's not alone at being alone.

[@surfpsych]

"Seems I'm not alone in being alone" ---- shared situation. We're all lost.

[@lperea21]

I interpreted it this way as well. Also saw it as the fans singing the song back to him in concert.

[@lowracer1]

Thanks so much for correcting their interpretation. Saved me some time...lol

[@VoodooApex]

I think it’s that the bottles were other ppl that happened to feel alone as well. Not that they sent them to him. The messages just happened upon his shore. Basically saying that he realized that ppl from all walks and situations feel alone too

[@thorolsen8057]

Listen to Walking on the Moon and Murder by Number are also good

[@JohnMacRae23]

Funny how, younger generations have no idea how huge this band was. Just a powerhouse - 5 brilliant albums filled with hits, in such a short run, then Sting going on to have a great solo career.

[@John_Locke_108]

But this dude must be at least 40 just going by his looks. Did he spend the 80's on a deserted island?

[@aisaxonawiat6484]

@@John_Locke_108 .... he has a propensity for saying a lot of stupid things and still hasn't realized that people want to hear the music more than his opinions.

[@matinmirnaghibi5846]

Don't lump us all together 😆 I'm around their age and listen to nothing but music from 70s and 80s since I was kid actually going to see sting live this week 🙌

[@aisaxonawiat6484]

@@user-sr4fq9vh7f ...... everything I said is right on the money whether you like it or not.

[@ValentinasWatching]

Absolutely! 💕👍

[@edallen3662]

Stewart Copeland one of my all-time favorite drummers

[@ericwillison4011]

Spot on. So Underrated.

[@TheRatsCast]

I'm a big fan of Copeland. I really had to hold back; when I met him years later. I was living in Las Vegas, and working at the Fashion Show mall, now known as the Primm Outlets, in Primm NV. Copeland was living in Vegas at the time. So one day; he came down to the Stateline to shop are the outlets. Everyone else I knew; said what a jerk he was, but I found him a lovely person. However; I treated him like any other customer, everyone everyone else treated him like the Super Star he is. So I got a smile, and Thank you very much, while everyone one else, got nothing. I'm sure there will bet those who want to know what proof I have, but why make up a story like that. A simple exchange between customer and story employee; just the customer happened to be one of the greatest drummers who ever lived. It's not like it was someone overly glamorous; or anything. So why lie?

[@Lexy-O]

An all time great drummer

[@Mr.Dobalina_Mr.BobDobalina]

@@ericwillison4011 Is he though? I think most musicians - especially drummers - know how great he is. He's up there with Jeff Porcaro, Neil Peart, Carter Beauford, Bernard Purdie, and Hal Blaine, among other greats.

[@gotham61]

He went to my school!

[@ValentinasWatching]

Sting - the lead singer - plays the bass. I love the bass and drums in this song! Stewart Copeland - the drummer - is one of the most badass drummers ever. You can feel his love for reggae and his jazz training all in one. 💕👍

[@Alg0rhythym]

WHAT ABOUT ANDY-

[@canonfodder2068]

Amber...after he sees a hundred million bottles washed up on the shore, he says, "Seems I'm not alone in being alone." The bottles are from other people who feel the same way, so the song is a little uplifting reminding us that others feel the same, so maybe we aren't alone after all.

[@sparkyth67]

They never listen close enough to the lyrics so they either never get it or don't care they have become more and more phony

[@joycemiller7908]

@@sparkyth67 nu-uh!

[@FXMAN66]

@@sparkyth67 then why are you here? You wanna tell me you catch the meaning to a song’s lyrics every time, the first time you hear them? I would have to call BS.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@sparkyth67 Quite the opposite. Usually they are spot on with the meaning or lyrics, or least want to learn more. I'm always amazed at how accurate Amber is with the feeling and meaning, while Jay picks out the instruments he hears. I find them very authentic and sweet!

[@sparkyth67]

@@joycemiller7908 snappy comeback

[@marleybob3157]

I received a Walkman as a gift in 1984 (trust me, it was a big deal back then). The very first cassette I got was The Police "Synchronicity" and it was eye opening. I immediately went out and bought their first two LP's, "Outlandos D'Amour" and "Reggatta De Blanc." The opening song on "Reggatta De Blanc" is "Message in a Bottle." Talk about leading off strong and making me want to hear more!

[@lowracer1]

Too funny. I got a Toshiba personal cassette player in 1984. Bought the same Police cassette as you for a first purchase.

[@nanawalks]

Synchronicity is in my top albums of all time list.

[@bamachine]

This was also my first normal album on cassette. I did have a couple of K-Tel compilation albums first. I did not get my Walkman until '85 though.

[@eddiemckenna9414]

I got a Walkman too. My go to on that was rush... exit stage left

[@petevan8942]

That was the first album I ever bought,got it in Woolworths...played it to death, fantastic

[@Shrykespeare]

Sting is one of the best frontmen in music history, hands down. Great musician, GREAT lyricist. I hope you check out more of his solo stuff, but for more Police jams, try "King of Pain", "Demolition Man", "Spirits in the Material Worlds", "Walking On the Moon", "Wrapped Around Your Finger", and "Don't Stand So Close To Me". Saw them live once... Stewart Copeland is a vastly underrated drummer, and it wouldn't be complete without Andy Summers' wonderful guitar playing.

[@TheAcarch2]

All good stuff. Cheers!

[@keithroberts4952]

Stewart copeland is an amazing drummer! I believe the late Taylor hawkins was greatly influenced by him! I used to air drum along to stewart's playing esp on every little thing and bed's too big without you.

[@popegeorgeringo]

Stewart Copeland is not underrated! He is is in the Hall Of Fame.. he’s in the Drummer Happ Of Fame.. and is mentioned constantly as one of the greats.

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

Stewart Copeland is one hell of a drummer. But I wouldn't call him underrated. If anyone is underrated in The Police, it is Sting as a bass player. Everyone knows him so well as the lead singer and composer of all of their hits, as well as his own solo career, but his bass work tends to get overshadowed.

[@xxJOKeR75xx]

@@dougiemilnephotography756 Sting is underrated period. At least judging from the number of reactions here on youtube.

[@Bill_Jones.]

Andy Summers is such an underrated guitarist. He comes up with such melodic chords and creative voicings that he should have been given more credit with developing The Police “sound.” They worked so well together to produce quality songs.

[@jorgejaime4325]

If anybody wants to play the guitar part of this song, better do some hand calisthenics beforehand 🙃

[@brettfolkerth7612]

@@jorgejaime4325 I was going to say the same thing! ow ow ow

[@MattRamsey-p7v]

I do not think Andy was underrated... they were world fcukin famous bro

[@thewomble1509]

Sting wrote the basic guitar parts , including the "stretchy" chords but Summers developed the instantly recognisable guitar sound.

[@jaycutts8054]

He’s very rated in the UK

[@sean_b_drummer]

Probably their most ROCKIN' song... Synchronicity II 🔥🔥🔥

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

"Synchronicity 2" is a must-listen, for sure! ♥

[@mkmstillstackin]

No doubt my favorite Police song!

[@nuwavedave]

Give "Next To You" a listen. Now, that's ROCKIN'! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5fck5aoZ6yil8k

[@thekenzosh]

The bass line in this tune helped define the era!!

[@canonfodder2068]

And the bass on Walking on the Moon is *smooching fingers* !! This album is still so fun to listen to.

[@billc.5861]

I’ll say it again and again and again. Stewart Copland is such a great drummer So interesting in his approach & with his Latin/ Jazz touch So cool and a huge influence on me as a drummer way way way back in my High School days. Lol. Thanks guys.

[@0okamino]

Quite versatile as well. Even though I had heard it so many times, I didn’t realize the theme for the TV show _The Equalizer_ was by the great Stewart Copeland until years after the show’s run had ended.

[@chipsmith7441]

Me, too. My first kit was a black Tama six-piece, largely because of him. Stewart Copeland’s cymbal work is so distinctive Peter Gabriel had him play high hats on “Red Rain” on the “So” album. Not drum set, just hats. And you can tell within two seconds after the song starts it’s him. Amazing.

[@billc.5861]

I didn’t know he did that on those albums. I’m going to give it a listen. Tama is a great kit, I was dumb enough to get rid of my early 60s Ludwig I was playing for a shiny new Guitar Center special Pearl kit. Not a very wise move Ha! Still have it though along with a Roland. Keep playing bud.

[@Johnny_Socko]

@@0okamino Copeland's involvement was one of the reasons why I started watching The Equalizer when it came out. That was a show that did things differently from every other "private eye" show, and that's what made it so great. As far as I know, Stewart Copeland composed the music for all but two episodes. (The recent movie versions, however well-made they may be, missed the point of the show IMO.)

[@kojiattwood]

@@Johnny_Socko He did a great job with the soundtrack to Wall Street.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay &Amber, You'll love their "Spirits In The Material World", "Walking On The Moon", "So Lonely" and many more!!!! edit- Sting is the lead singer and plays the bass.

[@Shrykespeare]

Wonder how they'd feel about "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da". lol

[@debsparbel8325]

Sting is also the main song writer for the band.

[@danielwalker1538]

Walking on the moon ❤

[@nickimontie]

King of Pain is my favorite but they would have to do Weird Al's King of Suede after...

[@kbusby4824]

Wrapped Around Your Finger is also great.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

The Police and The Cars....tore the 80's apart with all their hits ! Peace and Love

[@taniaPBear]

They had such a unique sound, much to do with Stings voice, but also being a three piece, each of the instruments stand out. Such a cool sound that just instantly transports you back in time.

[@MySundin13]

The Police were a supergroup....Sting on Bass.... Stewart Copeland known as one of the most innovative drummer's ever., Andy Summers on guitar and created the "police sound".

[@benshafer5198]

Epic song about loneliness written by their singer/songwriter Sting. He did a really poignant version of this song after he went solo, just him playing an acoustic, no lights except one spotlight, on topic in front of 20,000+ adoring fans. The irony was something to behold. Amazing band with one of the best drummers of all time. Lucky enough to see them in '84 and Sting solo before the Pandemic, in which he played a bunch of early Police tracks. You guys must check out 'Walking on the Moon.' Cheers!

[@guitarman8462]

I think I know what version you're talking about . But he has one like that in 1981 " The Policeman's Other Ball " . Check that one

[@chavamor4473]

I second "walking on the moon". Wonderful song, It's one of my favorites.

[@guitarman8462]

@@chavamor4473 "' So Lonely " and much more

[@TheNotedHero]

The guy playing the bass is the lead singer, Sting, who you've reacted to before. His solo career has spanned decades. Brilliant songwriter and performer and I can't wait to see him live again in a few weeks!

[@josephscally6270]

I have always enjoyed the uniqueness of Sting both his voice and his writing. He is the bass player as well.

[@genataylor460]

He played one of the key roles in the movie Dune, and did a fantastic job. You all might want to check that movie out for one of your movie reviews. It was very true to the outstanding novel of the same name.

[@TheRealProdigy]

“Love can mend your life but love can break your heart” true words

[@keithlevin4642]

Great reaction. My favorite band in high school. Sting - Lead Vocals, Bass Andy Summers - Lead Guitar Stewart Copeland - Drums Walking On The Moon, So Lonely, De Doo Doo Doo, De Da Da Da...all bangers.

[@magicmike6961]

These guys are musician's musicians. they are not flashy and showy, they just deliver all the time. Absolutely the best band ever

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

And one of the most influencial bands for Latinamerican rock. Regards from Chile!

[@TheDivayenta]

A masterpiece. You gotta see Walking On the Moon by them next. Stewart Copeland on drums is a genius.

[@michaelrocha8504]

This song is very near and dear to me. This is the first Police song I ever heard. When I was learning to play the drums I’m middle school, this song came on the radio one day while my dad was taking me to school. He told me to listen to the high hat and the snare. It got me so excited to want to learn to be a better performer. Stewart Copeland is one of my all time favorite drummer and this song really shows his level of talent.

[@Mcbuzz37]

"Wrapped Around your finger", "Synchronicity II" , "Secret Journey ", "Tea in the Sahara" all fantastic songs by the Police they have a great catalog for you to hear.

[@MK-gv7qr]

1983-84 they were the biggest band in the world.

[@foxandscout]

This is the first song I heard by the Police and I was an instant fan. Love the lyrics. Now decades later, lead singer Sting has a long storied solo career, with tons of really superb songs. The other two also have long solo careers with much success.

[@jean-yvesmartin6934]

I'm old enough to remember "The Police" coming out, and everybody thought , well that's different and pretty cool

[@jeffjones6221]

When the police came out, they were different from anything out there. Sting is the bass player and singer.

[@pattimurphyrocks]

Oh the Police, they make me almost cry...it is just beautiful. At the same time, they make you want to jump up and dance. The sound is unlike any other. They were so lovely. The rhythms are incredibly beautiful. I love them. I saw them just once. Oingo Boingo opened the show. Years later I saw Sting and he was great of course. This song, like Roxanne, Don't Stand So Close and countless others, play out almost like a movie. Every song is a fully emotional experience. I have so much respect for The Police. Mr. Copeland is one of my favorite drummers of all time.

[@alainvachon6255]

Saw The Police back in 1979. They played all songs from their two first albums... incredible sounding band for only 3 musicians.

[@PaulArk]

Time to add "Synchronicity 1", "Synchronicity 2", "Don't Stand So Close To Me", "King of Pain", and "Wrapped Around Your Finger" to the queue of Police songs. Sting's solo work is also astounding

[@jacqueline4514]

Oh yeah, this was one of those Police songs that we’d dance to, not just listen. The best Police dance song: “VOICES IN MY HEAD”. Jay: BIG BASS ALERT on that one ❤

[@angelagoodwin5758]

I second Voices In My Head. Absolute 🔥

[@ksmoove3744]

The lead singer is sting on bass

[@chantellecline6945]

One of my favorite things about The Police is that Reggae influence you can here. I feel like with this song you really hear it. As a kid listening to them I didn't really know but coming back as an adult man I just forget how awesome they really were.

[@Julieroo28]

Now this is my Police jam!! ❤

[@PureMetalBanzai]

Stewart Copeland is one of the most underrated drummers ever.

[@ML-jk3sz]

What!? He's like in the top ten of all time drummers. Ever!

[@IsraelBenitez-ev7mj]

No he isn't...he normally makes top 5 in EVERY LIST

[@rockandrollpaddy]

Nonsense. He's anything but underrated. Regularly in top 10 lists.

[@JohnnyUtah15]

This is my jam! Please add “Walking On The Moon.”

[@rubyswaim1441]

There are so many rhythms going on at the same time...and there's only one drummer, Stewart Copeland. Brilliant.

[@trjbrew]

From the same album "Walking on the Moon" is a must hear, and for Jay, if you love the bass you have to hear "Voices inside my head".

[@neonpark1874]

Another one with a catchy bass line...The Bed's Too Big Without You.

[@patrickhughes2193]

Sting, Lead Singer, Left-handed Bassist for The Police. Love the Energy!!!

[@regopark]

Synchronicity is their best album! "King of Pain" is my fav

[@asticou]

By far their best. The song Sychronicty. Side 2 of the original album is one of my favourites.

[@joanlajara3939]

Jay!!!! This is Sting singing lead and playing bass! It sounds like you didn’t know? Love this song and Da do da da!!! Live early Police!!!

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Check out Sting's solo version of this from "The Secret Policemen's Other Ball." It was 1982 so the quality isn't perfect but it's such an awesome performance and arrangement that it almost seems like another song.

[@jasonremy1627]

The guitar riff in this is surprisingly hard. Andy Summers left hand must be super flexible...

[@becomethestar]

My favorite Police song. The drums are incredible and with a pretty deep message. It's so underrated.

[@terrilgeorge7255]

Great memories of dancing to this at the club.

[@Doggeslife]

Taking me back to my late teens here. "Sting" looks like a kid! Man, I'm old. ;-) Let the music play on.

[@TZ61]

"Sending out an S.O.S." Repeat 24 times. L.O.L. Their best single, driven by the relentless rhythm section. Stewart Copeland, still one of my favorite drummers.

[@JoeRoganIsAnImbecile]

The lead singer is Sting, also a great solo career.

[@LMmccallL57]

@Alex B I've been trying to get them to listen to his solo work for ages. They recently reacted to "Fields Of Gold".

[@xzonia1]

Yes, love him! After listening to this song, I like to follow up with Sting's song Saint Augustine in Hell. Very different song, but same mood to me. :)

[@michellegouin3007]

@@xzonia1 I would like them to do "Englishman in New York" or "Russians" for Sting solo.

[@xzonia1]

@@michellegouin3007 I'd be happy with that. I'd like them to eventually listen to all of his solo songs. He's one of my all-time favorite singers. :)

[@Statickification]

The Police is my fav rock group of all time.

[@christophermedina4849]

Yeah!!

[@michaelcoffey1991]

In my top 5 Police Songs of all time as far as favorites go. Sting had as many hits outside his run in The Police as he did solo for me. Was a treat to see you all enjoy another classic

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Another one that is a great story is "Synchronicity II". It's one of my favorites!

[@ronnix23]

That slap bass method you were talking about was invented by Larry Graham who was the bass player for Sly & the Family Stone. I believe you've only done them once, and they have tons of great songs. Hope you can get back to them soon.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

The Police "SYNCHRONICITY" and "WRAPPED AROUND MY FINGER" (original videos) So awesome ❤️❤️

[@Wasted_Talent007]

A hidden Sting gem: I don't know if you have reacted to "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits, but Sting is singing "I want my MTV" or "Money for nothing and chicks for free" in the background throughout the song. He really adds another level to it as that video was probably the defining MTV video of its time. They played the heck out of it. It was like the network anthem. Sting also played an awesome villain in the original movie "Dune".

[@keithbrown7685]

Sting also harmonized with Mark's vocals.

[@ericwillison4011]

Interesting side note, the "I want my MTV" verse is a slowed down version, note for note, of the chorus "Don't stand so close to me."

[@kathleenhickman5240]

Checks for free.

[@kimberleymonari3560]

***********Lead Singer STING is So Talented!

[@rbash]

Love it! This and Roxanne are exactly how I imagine that early Police sound when I was in high school. Sounded so new and fresh against the backdrop of late 70s rock and disco. Good times!

[@maxsmiley7191]

I'm old enough to remember when they were on top, one of my fave bands all time, great reaction

[@marybaillie8907]

This was their first single from their second album, "Reggatta De blanc", White Reggae. The song was a metaphor for being lonely and realising there are lots of people struggling too. This was the last song they played in 1986, before breaking up. They sang it one more time in 1992 at Sting's wedding, a drunk version. Great instrumentation and vocals .are for a super tune. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@TheDesropolis]

His name is Sting. You ought to see him in a black and yellow rugby shirt for the full effect.

[@debbiedebster5806]

It means I've been hella overserved lol but this is what I'll sing at karaoke night... or Romeo Void "Never Say Never" 🍸😂 such an excellent song & band! ❤✌

[@trjbrew]

Romeo Void! Great suggestion!!!

[@debbiedebster5806]

@@trjbrew blast from the past!! I think they'd love it!!😃

[@Cristi81272]

Wrapped Around your Finger is probably my favorite song from The Police

[@RSimoes10]

Hey, you've no idea how huge The Police were in the early 1980s. They were like The Beatles for a couple of years. And Message In a Bottle is a perfect tune, absolutely incredible.

[@reneebauer1701]

agreed

[@jeffcobb2734]

"100 billion castaways, looking for a home." Iconic song.

[@dawnngray278]

Stewart Copeland is a beast on the drums !!! Sting the lead singer is the bass player. King of Pain & Wrapped Around Your Finger are 2 of their bests.

[@juliansuarez8809]

Sending out an SOS is a serious earworm!!

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Try two of their best grooves. 1) Voices 2) Walking On The Moon. One of the great catalogs in contemporary music.

[@lylakoehlmoos5391]

You need to play “Don’t Stand So Close To Me.” One of my favorites.

[@marks9140]

'bout time you got to this Police song! I think it is in the top three to five greatest police songs. It really shows off what was so great about this band. Fabulous rhythm section; and Jay, there is actually a lot more guitar work in this song than you realize - providing tons of atmosphere. They are one of the bands that I really regret never seeing live.

[@carlpeterson8182]

I agree this one Every Little Thing She does is Magic are my two favorites. Then there is a very long list of ties for #3.

[@allenlocke1935]

...and Stewart Copeland's drumming is off the chains here too:)

[@thedaywhen9741]

I'm a drummer and I have to say Stewart Copeland is one of the best drummers of all time. As every great musician he's unique.

[@rodrigodiaz809]

Curved air

[@gerardoreyes602]

The movie with Kevin Costner and Robin Wright is awesome and emotional. The song is amazing 👏

[@ThrifterPicker]

Sing is a great vocalist. He’s only gotten better in time. You should do Don’t Stand So Close To Me and So Lonely

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

No, his bottle didn't come back. It was 100 million bottles from other people who were also alone and sending messages in bottles for help. He is not alone in being alone... it is a message about so many lonely people in the world desperately searching.

[@bryansmith9431]

This one is a guaranteed 1) Chair Dancing 2) Head Bobbing & Bass Dreaming

[@lbh002]

Sting. Sting is the bassist, lead singer, and front man. Sting.

[@Serai3]

The singer is Sting, who you heard sing "Fields of Gold". He became famous with The Police and wrote most of their most famous songs. Check out "The Bed's Too Big Without You," a song from the same album as this one. Really great bluesy vibes. Also: Oh no, honey, that's not what happened. He threw out his bottle hoping someone would respond, and watched and watched - and one day, he did get a response, a hundred billion of them from people just like him. Lonely, shipwrecked, and longing to reach out. The island is a metaphor for the social isolation we feel in the modern world, which was already a big problem back in the early 80's when this song came out. It's only gotten more fitting as the years have gone by, all those people wishing they could connect with a real human soul.

[@okmickey232]

So lonely is my fave Police song..

[@julietoddjulie]

The Police are legendary… Note since you mentioned “slap bass”- If you haven’t yet, Level 42 is a must. Mark is one of the greatest and had some huge 80s charters. Something About You, Lessons in Love…

[@chadmcnabb281]

I was born in 1974. Thus i grew up on eighties music. The Police especially is one of those artists that transport me to the eighties especially from 80 to 84 . That's the period of the eighties that is my favorite. The Police just create a mood or ambiance in their music.

[@caroleann_2142]

Synchronicity Concert in Atlantic City I was 10 feet away from them. Just Fabulous, I didn't want it to end. 🎸💙 All their lps are fab. Try "Ghost in the machine"

[@kbusby4824]

I was fortunate to see The Police on the Ghost in the Machine tour in 1982. It was fantastic. So many great tracks.

[@esselleanderic]

The Police have an amazing catalogue of music - all seriously talented in their own right. More Police please!

[@markmcelligott2542]

"Don't Stand So Close to Me" and "Spirits in the Material World" are both must songs for the Police!

[@MySundin13]

How did these two NOT know Sting was the singer/bass player for the Police???

[@barblessable]

Stewart works so hard ,his drum fills are so crucial to the Police sound.

[@kingcassius2586]

There's a LOT of guitar in the song. The hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore represents that everyone else is lonely too. The lyric "Seems I'm not alone in being alone.. hundred billion castaways.. looking for a home"

[@tanisdevelopment]

I couldn't believe when he said there was hardly any guitar (other than bass)!

[@HaleTheTrev]

Love when he finds all those bottles on the shore and the lyric goes “Seems I’m not alone in being alone” Hits harder now than it did to me back in the 80’s.

[@coolbyrne]

"Seems I'm not alone in being alone" is one of the greatest lines/self-reflections of all time.

[@dyoung136]

J and Amber you do know the lead singer/bassist of the Police. It’s the one and only Sting! After the Police broke up in the mid-80s, Sting went on to have an incredibly successful solo career, even still to this day! Check out his 1st US hit as a solo artist in 1985 “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” or the tracks “Be Still My Beating Heart” and “We’ll Be Together” from his 2nd solo album in 1987.🤗❤️

[@luckyspurs]

This is so fun as a 34 year old Brit, watching young Americans find out about incredible music in real time.

[@davidrold9770]

The Police are one of my all time favorites. The singer/bass player is Sting who also writes just about every song they've done. He's got some great solo stuff you should check out. Got to see the Police twice before the break up & then the reunion show. Got to see Sting solo four times also. Always a great show with or without the Police. Next for the Police, I could name so many that I love, but I'll just give a few. Murder by Numbers Don't Stand So Close To Me So Lonely Born in the 50's Next to You Driven to Tears Invisible Sun King of Pain Wrapped Around Your Finger Synchronicity 1 Synchronicity 2

[@FreedomsRealm]

So fun to see a young Sting again. We were all that young back then. I remember dancing to this in my livingroom having a blast. I love the more mature Sting and the more mature me now, but that time when I had so much extra energy I miss very fondly. If you are doing The Police I would request Wrapped Around Your Finger or Mind Police and if you are doing Sting solo I would request Englishman in New York or Desert Rose.

[@2eleven48]

You forget just what an astounding voice Sting has.

[@allieren]

Several years ago, Sting came to play a show for a concert series at the botanical gardens in town. Fairly large gardens with an amphitheater and a very popular summer concert series that attracts well-known artists. Friend of mine worked at The Body Shop at the mall and was shocked to see him walk in the morning of the show, just after the store opened, to buy some toiletries. This song was playing when she waited on him and after she gave him his bag, he just smiled at her and said, “Good song! “ and left. She of course had to call me immediately and inform me Sting had shopped in her store, and to his own music no less 😂 ETA: I believe Sting is the one playing bass. Also, I didn’t know you were learning bass, Jay! How exciting! When I was a music major, I played most of the main stringed instruments, including guitar, and the only one I didn’t learn was bass. (And harp, I guess lol) So I am both impressed and a little jealous 😊

[@robwealer5416]

They're a rabbit hole... great band. The album Synchronicity is the magnum opus. "Murder by Numbers", "Tea in the Sahara" , "Synchronicity II" ... all good songs to react to .

[@Robbyrool]

Those drums! That bass! That guitar! Each instrument stands out!

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

This whole album was made for something like just $6000! Proof that new artists don’t need big budgets where raw talent and a home studio can achieve anything

[@Anthonylokison]

" Synchronicity II " is my favorite song by The Police, a song whose words have a really deep meaning.

[@kathleensmith3555]

I LOVE the Police -- I went to several of their concerts back in the day and saw Sting several times after the Police went their separate ways -- A lot of really good tunes yet to listen to -- and what is surprising about their work is you might find a song like this is good but not great but then you hear it again and it really grows on you every time you listen -- Other tunes like that are Bring on the Night -- Invisible Sun -- Man in a Suitcase -- Demolition Man -- The Beds Too Big Without You -- I always enjoyed Shadows in the Rain and how it warps into the instrumental The Other Way of Stopping ---

[@magneto7930]

Such an arresting melody!

[@tofersiefken]

"Sting" is the stage name of the bass player / lead singer. ( His birth name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner.) He released his first solo album entitled "The Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985). His later solo work often took up environmental and social justice themes. Musically, Sting followed in the footsteps of artists like Paul Simon in his fusion of "world music" beats, musical scales and instrumentation. Check out Sting's song "Desert Rose" from 1999.

[@zenzombie72]

Perfect uptempo pop song. The thing about appreciating Andy Summers' guitar is to note how patient and subtle it is. Less is more powerful. A master of leaving space.