The Police's best music videos: Stewart Copeland breaks down band's biggest songs | Smooth Radio

The Police's best music videos: Stewart Copeland breaks down band's biggest songs | Smooth Radio
As the music video became the dominant force in promoting new music at the start of the 1980s, The Police were one of the biggest bands in the world.
Stewart Copeland is not only the legendary drummer of The Police, but also a composer, producer, and filmmaker who has contributed to various genres and media.
In this exclusive Video Rewind episode, he shares his insights and memories on some of the most iconic music videos that he and his bandmates Sting and Andy Summers created in their heyday.
From the space-themed of 'Walking on the Moon’ to the haunting surveillance of 'Every Breath You Take’, Copeland reveals the stories behind the scenes and the artistic vision that shaped these visual masterpieces.
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[@donfisherjr.2404]

Stewart is still one of the best, and coolest, drummers on the planet.

[@marcok.6734]

And Matt Cameron.

[@joseph9074]

Phil

[@criticalmass613]

The only drummer who can say he played a Saturn 5 space ship. Pretty cool.

[@mikewood9514]

Hahahahaha.

[@bevo65]

Quick speech: The term "national treasure" may be overused, but Stewart Copeland has earned it. Patriot, musical innovator, skilled raconteur, prolific father, consummate performer -- this man has left his mark on the world, in the best way. Charge your glasses and hoist them now: Here's to Stewart Copeland -- huzzah! 🤠

[@MobiusBandwidth]

international treasure, I'd argue.

[@carolinapica5447]

We were a boy band. Best comment over! Stewart is a treasure.

[@FoosTantrumGirl606]

😂❤😅❤

[@jamesheath7601]

Best drummer alive

[@Waterschei]

Stuart is THE man. Classy, smart and musically so gifted and different.

[@Sevillee1]

Copeland being the biggest fan of Sting is the cutest thing ever

[@chantalallan8019]

It's literally hit after hit, love it! I saw Sting live with my dad last year and he still sounds and looks incredible, I can't believe he's 72!

[@wilsonbrownofficial2828]

My ex girlfriend said he looked better as he got older (that wasn’t the reason we broke up 😁)

[@UncleBobC]

Healthy living and an unwavering determination

[@cdpond]

Copeland is incredible....Sting has lost his venom. Saw him in concert a few years ago. Annie Lennox was the intro act, and she was far superior in both voice and presence. Sting was great... but has not been for many, many years now.

[@neilgraves5069]

He gave the world The Police. ❤

[@JustinMcConville-Music]

The police always look to be having so much fun. It’s infectious ❤

[@GemCB7]

in the first videos... yes... I mean, you are drumming with a spaceship! a spaceship !

[@ernebruce5277]

Three talented pretty boys!

[@mattwoolley]

Love Stewart. Really one of three stars of the police.

[@anthtan]

I'm gutted he didn't take a look back at 'Wrapped Around Your Finger'. That was surely a very memorable video.

[@kevinobrien9626]

Sting burned himself with candle wax on that one.

[@c3dmf4s]

He hates that song... just an ego thing between him and sting

[@Colaeroimages]

And Synchronicity

[@icenerve]

Same here. He absolutely hates that part where Sting starts tipping the candles over. Was hoping for some fun, scathing remarks, but oh well.

[@marcok.6734]

Dear Sting, say thanks to This Genius.

[@UncleBobC]

Three geniuses in their own individual right

[@dawnpatrol700]

I have some Police VHS tape from the 90s, that is similar to this. Its Stewart introducing every video, but they show the whole nusic video for each song chronologically. Been awhile since ive seen it

[@peterhopqk]

Cool. I hope you can upload them

[@IvanArgandaFernandez]

Supergrande Stewart Copeland 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@deanrane1961]

Love Stewart! Phenomenal rhythmist / drummer. The Police was a huge influence on me as a young musician, this was a real treat. Much Thanxs!

[@paulself8698]

An articulate, interesting, funny and brilliant musician. Thanks for what you've brought to my life as a Police fan!

[@shiralony]

I need to watch this video daily for epic happiness. LOVE YOU STEWART!

[@douglasstreet7304]

GREAT DRUMMER !

[@lensquires6580]

Excellent renditions of the Police Videos. Thank you. I'm glad I got to see the Police at the height of the band's fame. Rochester, NY, Summer of 1983 at now long demolished Aquinas (Hollander) Stadium. I remember winning tickets to the Synchronicity tour after naming the song question from a local radio station of the Hollies, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother." Concert line-up - The Flock of Seagulls, The Fixx, and the Police. First song of the Police, "King Of Pain," Sting on Bass, a back-up musician on key boards behind him attempting to play the opening chords to King of Pain, but is doing the wrong chords.. Sting was a "Perfectionist." Quite irritated, he walks back, bends over the keyboard and shows the player how to play the correct chords. Anyway, a fantastic outdoor, afternoon concert. But my one take away was that funny opening moment with "King Of Pain." 🙂

[@ejspookyify]

Wow! The Police and The Fixx? What a show.

[@srfoy6493]

When I was a young teen back in 83, 84 I loved everything I could get my hands on by The Police ! Turned adult in 85 and real life hit. When I hear them now, aahhh ! Life turns happy and simple again ! Thank You guys ! ❤

[@alejandropeca7515]

His candid and self-deprecating humor makes him so likeable. He is genuinely cool.

[@luigiguariso4356]

The Best Band❤

[@sash7551]

Love Stewart !!!

[@jamescpotter]

You guys were incredible and a breath of fresh air for us public.

[@zzzaaa0990]

Every Breath You Take is my all time fave video,what an amazing song❤️

[@jackflowers999]

Still my Number One band 🎉 Legends !!

[@PJV1990]

I feel so fortunate to say that The Police were my first ever gig back in 2007 during their reunion tour. I saw them in Cardiff on 19th Oct. It was incredible getting to see Stewart play all of those amazing songs live. Having The Police as my first concert kinda set the bar too high for future gigs haha.

[@itsmistersteve]

I'm a tiny bit jealous of you, I missed their reunion tour. and it'll never happen again.

[@lorimcgee-minnich1525]

Thanks so much for sharing your memories. I had the biggest crush on you when I was in college 😂

[@pamelaFagan-px1bs]

Love The Police and the Pretty Boys!

[@badtonestudio]

Love Stewart’s take on things, this was awesome!

[@bonzoleum]

Stewart jumps high off that high ladder in Don’t Stand video. And you know they spelt Seezer wrong. The actress is Phoebe Cates cousin!

[@bonzoleum]

Paper hair toss is golden- the time it stands there right in the do.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

That crazy that you wrote that. I always thought that girl resembled Phoebe Cates! Thank you for finally connecting that for me!

[@taiwanarnold5927]

Best one was Synchronicity 2 1983 music Video

[@Ihitthings3]

So what about ‘Wrapped around around your finger’?? That video was really cool. And’Synchronicity II’ also. We need a part 2!

[@sky_warrior_372]

Stuart! Great stuff here. Thanks for sharing! Look forward to seeing you with the Orchestra soon !

[@pamelaFagan-px1bs]

The Messieurs Copeland make we laugh....Love the laughter!

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Really like Stewart

[@memorythree70]

1. Ghost 2. Regatta 3. Zenyatta 4. Outlandos 5. Synchronicity (My ranking)

[@Hillbilly973]

1. Zenyatta Mondatta (my graduation year and all time favorite album, equal 1st with the Long Run and Glass Houses). 2. Ghost in the Machine (my 1st true girlfriend). 3. The rest i love equally. 4. There should have been more!

[@kmm2442]

Sting dancing is magic.

[@UncleBobC]

I’ll be watching you was released when my girlfriend left me for another guy. As much as I enjoyed the Police and this song , it haunted me daily as the local station would play it over and over. I can remember where I was on several occasions 41 years ago. Creepy 😟

[@widescreennavel]

Hi, Stew! Looking forward to seeing you with Oysterhead in the future!

[@Hillbilly973]

My band! I love all of the Policemen, they are all so talented. Sting is a genius, Andy was the nicest. But in retrospect Stewart is the one i think I'd like to meet and spend time with. I miss them greatly.

[@manwithmountain]

Saturn 5!

[@gingermullins8866]

Oh my goodness...They were like a boy band. Stewart Copeland's pictures covered my bedroom. He was my everything! PS....Still the hottest!!

[@richalderson6069]

I always wondered why Sting is holding a six-string guitar and not his bass in the Walking On the Moon video, but sadly Stewart didn't reveal.

[@bideoman8509]

Where were you at for the Don’t stand so close to me video? The room with the ladder.

[@bbb462cid]

Best moment in a music video: Stewart bouncing wadded up paper off Sting's head.

[@kevinobrien9626]

You seldom hear about sibling rivalry between him and Miles. It either was very underdeveloped or very overdeveloped. I can't get all Freud about it, but it must have factored heavily into his association with Sting.

[@banaabekwegirl5731]

come back to Canada and play the derangements with my other fave band, the mighty ESO?

[@Sugarsail1]

3:45 Technically any drummer that has played a Mapex Saturn five piece drumset has played a Saturn V. Considering the price point of Mapex sets, I suspect that's a lot of drummers.

[@Danimal77]

Only 17k views and 52 comments? Do kids nowadays even know The Police?

[@lancewolf2451]

Stewart aged well..

[@wonderpope]

weird Copeland doesn't mention Sting playing a guitar in the walking on the moon video

[@mightyV444]

* "Sting had started out with his (fretted) _JazzBass_ ", is what he meant during the "Roxanne" clip 🙂

[@shaycostello888]

Pea tip🎉

[@_6079SMITH]

There's an interview Sting did many years ago where he said he had no idea what Every Breath was about. The stalking thing only came about in the last 20+ years, PR gimmick.

[@thisisobviouslynotmyrealname]

so why was Sting miming with a guitar instead of his bass in the walking on the moon clip?

[@kevinhay3778]

He is so English, daft.👍

[@kristianTV1974]

"And there were 'The Police', or, as they're now known, 'Sting'"

[@Bricameron]

Dressing rooms back then were basically the same as a football team’s.

[@lancewolf2451]

An f1 rockectdyne engine to be exact..burning 3 tons of kerosene and liquid oxygen per second.

[@josee4283]

soo funny

[@matthawes4395]

And he did the Rumble fish score...genuinely Great

[@intermilan05cg]

When it was about the music…….

[@julianamendessa]

Como ele ainda é jovem ❤