Sting, Stewart & Andy: The Police in Their Own Words

[@richardfeldkamp1707]

One of my favourite Police quotes was when the group was asked about the band being passive aggressive with each other. Stewart answered, 'There was nothing passive about it.'

[@michaelmoraga2926]

😏

[@jfjodoin]

😂😂😂

[@clutchrobinson358]

Now ya need all 3 in the same room...LETS GO!

[@Ingens_Scherz]

It had better be padded.

[@Riskmangler]

And with instruments.

[@edaw0]

Rick would win KZbin if he could pull that off and by win, I mean, like, he would own it.

[@benjaminperez7328]

@@Ingens_Scherz And round.

[@davidofpiano423]

Better bring the boxing gloves lol

[@Bluesman78]

The Evolution of Rick Beato has been an amazing thing to witness.

[@b62boom1]

Ain't that the truth! He's gone from just a KZbinr years ago, to that favourite uncle with all of the coolest mates and best stories.

[@gbenselum]

For me he Started as a grumpy Mac hater. Loved that video.

[@dkbrn1b.737]

move over Oprah, Rick's interviews can't be matched!

[@BurtGivens]

Yes once he gained mass approval he no longer needed to be so narcissistic.

[@Chillydall02]

@@b62boom1lol I wouldn’t say he was “just a KZbinr” how do u think he got some of these big name guys on in the first place? He produced a record for shinedown back in the day. Has lectured on music at colleges, been a session musician, and owned a recording studio since 1995.

[@PhillipCalvin627]

The thing I loved the most about the interview with Sting is that he gradually opens up and really starts enjoying himself when he realizes he's speaking with a real musician who both loves and understands the music he makes. All three interviews were great, but Andy is easy going and Stewart WANTS to share everything. Sting on the other hand, it's hard to get a good conversation with Sting the musician and Rick did that beautifully.

[@christopherwright8811]

Very well put. Exactly that.

[@dancarter482]

_NAILED IT!_

[@chicagojeff]

Facts. Sting is so guarded.. finally when he smiles he opens up. I imagine he's been burned in interviews before..

[@Songbirdstress]

I've never seen such a good interview with Sting. Noone is usually interested in the music with him. He must get so bored.

[@lesjayco7785]

“My purpose on the planet is to intrude” Just another classic Copeland comment. What a legend.

[@davidportch8837]

"The purpose of my life is to intrude"... priceless words from a brilliant drummer...love it...

[@kafkaesque123]

Brilliant but obnoxious

[@jamesragsdale8202]

​@@kafkaesque123stop intruding it's obnoxious.

[@Huchian]

The fact that all 3 Police members agreed to be interviewed by Rick is testament to the quality of his channel. One of the best KZbin presences for both musicians and music lovers today. Keep it up sir!

[@michaelbailey2476]

Well said. He asks intelligent questions and listens without interuption. He's humble and likeable.

[@roscoemuttley]

I love how technical Rick gets. I assume the artists appreciate that too. Not someone asking just about the shallow parts of being in a band, but a real Beato breakdown.

[@BifMcAwesome]

No doubt about that. I would imagine Sting would never be near as engaging as we saw here if Rick was one of those interviewers who wanted to mine the drama between them as they worked through their creative process to bring forth the excellent music that was interesting and intriguing. Rick showed high respect to artists through discussion of their art as opposed to low trafficking in gossip.

[@bryede]

At times Sting seems a little surprised by the analysis, like, "Oh, now I've got to pretend that was the intent all along."

[@raeann63]

stewart copeland is HILARIOUS i love him so ❤ also plays a pretty mean drum.

[@martinbeaumaniv2654]

Love this interview. Stewart Copeland is a genius. Much respect for the work of these three.

[@Mike80528]

They weren't together as a band all that long in the grand scheme of things, but they were an amazing group. Great music.

[@tonymaner5510]

Still amazingly popular even though their last record dates back to forty one years ago...

[@mr.timebombman2230]

They went out on top. After Synchronicity came out, they were one of the biggest bands out there. Then they were done.

[@zambonidriver42]

I like all 3, but Stuart is so bleeping funny!

[@CorbCorbin]

He was giving me some serious, Jeff Goldblum vibes, listening on headphones, without seeing him talk.

[@mightyV444]

​@CorbCorbin - Interesting! To me, he sounds like Kermit, just with a lower voice 😄 🐸 He's just as funny, too! 😊

[@CorbCorbin]

@@mightyV444 😄

[@mightyV444]

@@CorbCorbin - 😁

[@MM1717mm]

I've seen all 3 interviews... in their entirety.. more than once ... and I still wish this recap was at least 2hrs long 🎸🥁

[@davidbecker8227]

Stewart Copeland is an amazing interview.

[@leowalless9328]

It always drives me nuts that the entire band, including Stewart Copeland play down how absolutely fundamental to their success his drumming was! In fact, if you replace any one member of that trio they would never have had the same success. I understand that Sting evolved to become a genius song writer, but what was happening at the beginning was alchemy. As a twelve year old at the time who was completely immersed in everything music I cannot overstate how important the mix of punk and reggae influences was to the audience. Reggae and ska were a really big deal in the late 70's and we'd never heard anything like what the Police were doing before, it sounded new and original but it also sounded complete! Everybody thought Sting's vocal pitch and style were a nod of the head to his reggae influences. Roxanne would have been a dog of a song as a bossa nova, or a punk thrash, or a pop rocker! Copeland was 33% of the sound and it grinds my gears when Sting shoots a finger at Rick and says "Hey, he was a good drummer by the way" YEAH STING! We know!

[@caprise-music6722]

Actually he said ‘fantastic drummer’ but yes

[@RaySpainPlayer]

Well said.

[@vantarpon6849]

Not just punk and reggae - Stewart grew up in Lebanon, where he was exposed to mid-eastern rhythms (Baladi) and Arab culture - also jazz (his father's love) - all this gave the Police more depth and mystery.

[@JuanReyes-vv9tp]

As a Puerto Rican kid growing up in the streets of NYC I grew up with a very eclectic taste in music (Jazz standards, Soul, Funk, Salsa, Rap and Disco) Summer of 1982 I heard “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” on the radio. I had an old Panasonic boom box with cassette tape. It was always on standby whenever I heard any of my favs on the radio. As soon as I heard the first few chords I knew it was something special and pressed the record button ❤️ One of the best summers of my life with the Police being the main soundtrack. After that summer I was more than happy to add Punk/Rock & Roll to my Eclectic list 👍 Thank you Sting. Keep breathing life into our soundtrack of life ❤️

[@djizzah]

Police first two albums were the best, totally unique drum style chord structure guitar sound influences reggae and so on, but still amazing and original

[@OrafuDa]

I like the 1986 version of Don’t stand so close to me. It has these eerie breaks with no drums that gives the song extra melancholy and depth. And when the drums come back in, they do it in a magical syncopated way that picks me up and carries me. The original version is quite different. I am glad that we have both.

[@tonymaner5510]

The 1980 version with a video is much cooler both musically and visually...The remake in 1986 looked like a swang song...Sad

[@mrJimCharles]

It is definitely different and most people don't like it lol! You're in the minority I think

[@vanessaa7602]

I agree, I like both.

[@bryede]

It's okay, but remaking all the hits was a terrible idea that would have undermined their legacy. Why go out on top to just pull a gimmick like that? Sting's problem (and you hear it in this video) is that he's never completely happy with a song and always wants to change things.

[@OrafuDa]

@@bryede I guess it depends on how different people appreciate the remakes. Sting has indeed made new versions of his songs a number of times. For example, on “Bring on the night” or on his 2010 “Symphonicities”. I don’t think that means he is “never completely happy with a song”, but rather that he likes “surprise” and, I would say, trying a somewhat different feeling for a song, without completely changing it. And I for one welcome that … I like or love most of the variations of his songs. He is really good at it. Sometimes I like to hear the older versions, and sometimes the newer ones, and sometimes both. (I believe Sting and Stewart Copeland are somewhat similar in this respect, because Stewart never liked to play the drums live exactly like he did on the recordings.) Mind you, I also like each version exactly as it is, each version is its own “canon” for me - except when they play live, maybe. - I also think that these guys are really good at making *good* new versions. But I guess that is just for people like me. It seems there are people who feel the original versions are the only good ones. Which is okay. I guess?

[@diverdave4056]

Rick needs to have a PRIME TIME talk show !

[@caprise-music6722]

About music, with famous guests. I mean, in a way he already has that lol. But it would be awesome with like a full blown tv show. But I also understand that it’s rather unlikely.

[@bobslessons8832]

The Police, my favorite band of all time, epitomize brilliance in every sense. Each member contributes a unique genius that, when combined, creates an unparalleled musical synergy. There will never be another band like them. Individually, they are exceptional, yet none could ever surpass the iconic sound of The Police on their own. Truly, they are the greatest band ever!

[@michaelbailey2476]

Yep. A result greater than the sum of its parts.

[@mateokesselman]

interviewing Sting!!!, never seen someone calmer and cooler than Rick.

[@wilsonbrownofficial2828]

Mixing is an art in itself. Such subtle tweaks can make a huge difference

[@thomasalderman2399]

I loved the Police as a kid in the late 70's and early 80' still do. Even appreciate them more now.

[@markothwriter]

They were definitely my favorite band when I was in high school.

[@mcentertainmentdjs]

Just the best interviews.....Thank you, sir!

[@stevenspencer4238]

Thank you for doing this. The Police were my 1st favorite band, I was introduced to them as a kid by my babysitter in 1980. Was finally able to see them live in 2007, great to learn and hear 1st hand all this history.

[@floorticket]

"I never play the same thing twice." at 1:31 That explains a bit why he was such a good fit opening for The Grateful Dead eleven times in the summer of '93.

[@J_Drix]

Imagine if Rick managed to get the trio together in one room for an interview

[@sinenkaari5477]

For a jam

[@ishko108]

It would be quite the "jam." 😎

[@dougcampbell3593]

He's already 2/3rds of the way, as far as we know ... and it's beginning to feel a little less impossible ✨️🪄✨️ ... how flippin' amazing that could be. You're on a wild ride, Rick 🚀 ... thanks for bringin' all of us along!

[@PianoDanny]

It wouldn’t end well!

[@SteveWhite-wv2wk]

It would be a pay per view knock down drag out.

[@d.a.9937]

Very intersting watch. Sting just compels the ear, in music and in conversation.

[@johnforan2973]

The police, "Synchronicity 2", is my favorite song by you. The guitars are PERFECTO Andy. Thank you. My wife still has a hard time with you Sting. I will break her eventually. She is a few years younger. I have played this song and I do not think that she figured out who it is in the past. That is how you get them. Amazing band. The sound from a trio. Yes yes

[@matiasmoulin2126]

well thanks, now I have to go back and watch the whole Stewart interview again. That guy is addictive!

[@scatpack440]

One of the most amazing bands of all time with such amazing muscians!

[@tomfeister]

Loved this series of conversations. The Police made music that still sounds fresh and exciting. ❤

[@williamtaylor5193]

Rick: you are a great interviewer. Your knowledge, curiosity, enthusiasm, and generosity of spirit, are greatly appreciated by your subjects and it shows.

[@OhioCoastie94]

Jam session: Stewart, Andy, & Sting ... with Rick recording. Make it happen!

[@bikegarrett]

Rick could easily hold his own playing with these guys, and record it simultaneously

[@deaconblue949]

Live at Rick Beato's House!

[@germancarluv]

Live at Ricks... Good one. /\

[@adamfrost3139]

I appreciate Stewart addressing Don't stand so Close to me 86'. I like that version, but I didn't like the padded flat snare and wondered how he could go from the signature "snap" of his usual snare, to some Radioshack type of drum sound lol. It's cool knowing that he himself felt the same way. Incredible interviews 👍

[@mightyV444]

"Radioshack-type"! I love it! 😄👍 Yeah, it was satisfying also to me that Stewart had sentiments similar to my own towards that version (which I _can't_ stand, by the way). Just like reading in Andy's biography that he "hated all that un-Police saxophone sh*t" 😊

[@Beckola44]

I am a huge Police fan. You always get fantastic guests on your show. Thank you for the video Rick.

[@cigarboxguitar9519]

You can see from the individual interviews why they might not always get along together. Geniuses and don't play well together. It's mind-blowing that were given the incredible music that they gave us.

[@skabuoy]

If Stewart's bio is to be believed, they get along better in private than one might expect from the mythology.

[@johnseward2934]

The attitude and personality difference between Steward and Sting is one of the more fascinating nuances to The Police, and undoubtedly a major contributing factor to their greatness. In some ways, similar to the differences and friction between Gilmour and Waters leading to their brilliance.

[@rockista4195]

I never het tired of listening to the story of Sting and Copeland arguing two weeks on drum sampling.

[@estebanrodriguez9007]

"It's not a museum piece". What a wonderful quote.

[@lunes-1]

The Police 🇬🇧🎵🚨 were great, fresh, innovative and talented 👍💯... Sting was funny to watch on 🎬Quadrophenia

[@samuelshepherd5297]

Really enjoy your stuff Rick! I was showing my 90 year old mom your break down of Seal's song, and she loved it said you were a natural teacher...high praise from her!

[@MrPrice2U]

The Police is still one of my top 3 bands since 1982. so good they quit at the right time.

[@TjByers369]

The coolest rock n' roll band ever.

[@leokimvideo]

Thank God Copeland intrudes. The Police is a complex three piece band, would never work unless it's Sting / Andy / Stewart. Take away one member in the band and the magic stops. I always feel the core backbone to their unique sound is Stewart Copeland's drumming. That intrusive snare drum of his is the stuff of music legends.

[@johnnybegood2693]

What a Trio.. love all of them! 🎉

[@ukok8177]

What if The police rearranged all sting's solo songs... That will be a surprise for all... Rick you are real professional and I hoped these interviews never ends, just magic. ❤❤

[@Tubes12AX7k]

I think I've been waiting for this interview for my entire life.

[@stevem2811]

Rick, thanks for the best interviews. Really outstanding.

[@leveldk]

Rick working overtime to get a Police reunion happening

[@mysteriousplankton]

Great compilation Rick! Compelling details and a behind the scenes perspective.

[@Schu2505]

Love the Equalizer Soundtrack!

[@earache70]

It's too bad Copeland is so shy. Who knows what sort of untapped potential exists within him if he'd just come out of his shell.

[@mightyV444]

😂👍

[@FoosTantrumGirl606]

😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@jasonalun]

LOL nice one

[@WhyKnotTry]

lol!

[@TheElPescador]

😂

[@revvyhevvy]

Brilliant, Rick! Loved every second of it! Thanks so much!

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

Sting looks like "Dr. Smith" from LOST IN SPACE. "Oh the pain Wil Robinson"....

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

That’s how he behaved in the studio I believe. 😂

[@Danny-fs1hk]

😂

[@EricBacker-r5o]

Warning! Warning!

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

@@EricBacker-r5o

[@Geordiegirl36]

Sting is a beautiful man 😍

[@andypearce5537]

Thank you Rick.

[@geonerd]

LOL @ the end! Stewart has a crystal clear vision of His Purpose on this rock!! 😛

[@jimw6659]

Nice Zenyatta Mondatta tribute on the splash screen.

[@AA-ws3vd]

A song is a child. These are some good parents.

[@vincentrocco1004]

I had the honor and pleasure of working with Andy for a year on a project Class act

[@aldelgado9343]

Still to this day the police Is one of the greatest band of all time

[@catherine6653]

Nice clips from the three interviews. I ❤ the music from The Police.

[@robertcraft4437]

Great interview Rick 😀

[@IanLeoMusic]

If you manage to get all 3 of them in the same room for an interview… we will be so entertained especially when Sting & Stewart start fighting over nothing😂

[@staceystone7626]

Love Stewart ❤

[@atlanta2076]

Thank you, Rick! ♥♥♥

[@captainscarlet6758]

What a fascinating conversation. They always sound like there are more of them playing. Rush was the same . 👍

[@mrbungle7586]

Great interviews and keep them coming if you can please. 👍

[@Ingens_Scherz]

Really beautifully edited :)

[@danielmconnolly7]

Extremely entertaining. I love them all~✨

[@saintbees2088]

Beato you did it again!

[@wanderingyoutube]

When you go to Rick's for an interview, you're going to go deep on the music. Deep

[@c.e.anderson558]

Id like to hangout with Stewart Copeland and Steve Lukather one day. Or half a day. INCREDIBLE musicians playing incredible music. No thought no conversation. Rolll tape . Play. And its unbeleivable! Guess we'd need a bassist. I havent played in 30 years. Chuck Rainey. Paul Rodgers could wander in...

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Brilliant clips!

[@austinbushnell7448]

Based on the quality of these Police interviews, I'm subscribed Rick 👍

[@robfehrle515]

Rick, you are the man. Idk what else to say

[@shanewoolsey940]

In 1978 I was 13, bored and isolated in a farming town of 300 people. Everything was Skinner or Kenny & Dolly. Disappointing for a young guitar player who could only relate to Zep. Then I heard Roxanne. I had no idea there was a punk movement going on and new wave was only lightly sprinkled on the one AM rock station my dad listened to. I was not allowed to "mess with his channels!" In 1980 I heard Don't stand so close to me. At 15 I grabbed my guitar and fucked off to the city. I had a blast. Funny I live in a small farming town of 700 15 minutes away from the town I ran away from 44 years ago.

[@mightyV444]

Thank you for sharing your story! 😀👍 Amazing how powerful and even life-changing Music can be! 😍

[@ozzydoop1473]

I live these mix mash interviews so Much as a huge police fan : thank you RB

[@deco-edesiojairwittkowski8883]

Best band.. reunion again .. one more time.. last time..

[@bikegarrett]

Subbed and enjoyed both your channels as soon as I found you years ago, thanks Rick !!!

[@visionlandmusic]

Excellent video!

[@judih.8754]

I subbed from the moment I found this channel!

[@williamweiss6128]

Trio, playing live. Great band.

[@JorgeAndres-c5o]

Best Band on the Planet

[@steverherb]

Rick, please use your influence to convince The Police to play the Sphere in Vegas! Thanks for the great interview!

[@elusive1970]

You can never have enough Police interviews! Lets get them in the same room and lock the doors, see what happens.

[@terrat3048]

This is so entertaining...

[@bngrbngr4416]

Just on my way home from hearing this song Sting live.

[@GTTg-kr2xh]

I keep watching this and I see three smart men that love-hate each other like family. This in the Aja session players are my favorite.

[@CaesarDarias]

Mr. Beato hasn’t actually interviewed Miles Copeland, which many fans consider the 4th policeman. He played a key role in the success of the Police. Miles went on to manage Sting for about 16 years. Miles also wrote an excellent bio packed many anecdotes about all the famous bands and music personalities that he managed and met. For reasons never fully explained (probably money) Sting fired Miles and he was also not part of the Police reunion.

[@mrJimCharles]

In all fairness, when Sting fired Miles he was at the absolute nadir of his career

[@CaesarDarias]

@@mrJimCharles Not accurate, at all. When Miles left, the Brand New Day album was a worldwide 7x platinum smash hit. There was also a huge world tour. Miles is the one who insisted on a new producer focused on hits. That’s when Kipper entered the Sting universe because, said Miles, the previous producer was too timid around Sting and would not dare to contradict/advise him. The next album after Miles departed saw a sharp sales decline. Miles, occasional sharp elbows and all, was the perhaps the one man who was always honest with Sting.

[@ptjww9455]

'Every little thing' actually dates back to their Strontium90 era. The original version is just Sting's voice over a classical guitar.

[@massapower]

This is how you do a professional Interview and not those crappy Zoom's Grazie PIASANO 😁👍🏻

[@Binkley-rj6gf]

What a trio, and how articulate each is about their music. Though I think they hit their peak with Ghost in the Machine, and not Synchronicity.

[@skabuoy]

Agreed.

[@Steve-mp7by]

Genius. Secret Journey was the best song on the album it should have been longer

[@kingcassius2586]

Indeed!

[@gracegeek4678]

Love King of Pain!!!

[@marc_rosenberg]

I subscribe and I love your channel, Sir.

[@kaoquinn]

❤Good stuff

[@tfjzz]

you can see that Sting usually does not encounter interviewers like Rick, who asks questions, which show he knows a LOT about music and everything connected to it

[@brianwilson49]

Sting owes so much of his career to copeland and summers - they transformed his interesting but beige songs into something way beyond. need convincing? name a single song sting has produced outside of the police that is anywhere near as interseting as anything from the police’s output.

[@skabuoy]

Several from his "...Nothing Like The Sun" album. "History Will Teach Us Nothing" from the top of my head, but yeah, I agree with your point. The Police are on a pretty much unassailable level.

[@safelyanonymous5717]

congrats on rick beato 2 i will subscribe as soon as you get vito bratta on