The Police- Oakland, CA “Coliseum” September 10, 1983 (video)

The Police in Oakland CA, "Oakland Coliseum", September 10 1983 (video)
The Synchronicity Tour 1983-84
Setlist:
Voices Inside My Head
Synchronicity I
Synchronicity II
Walking in Your Footsteps
Message in a Bottle
Walking on the Moon
Oh My God
De Do Do Do De Da Da Da
Wrapped Around Your Finger
Tea in the Sahara
Spirits in the Material World
Hole in My Life
Invisible Sun (missing)
One World Not Three
King of Pain
(tea break/intermission)
Don't Stand so Close to Me
Murder by Numbers
Every Breath You Take
Roxanne
Cant Stand Losing You/Jamaica Farewell

[@darrenhenderson3]

44:09 cocaine tweeking

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

100% stoned!

[@darrylsimmons8920]

I was there to rember the cups flying during the fixx red skies at night great day

[@kennethlian3585]

a tip : watch movies at Flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@maysondamian4231]

@Kenneth Lian yea, I have been watching on Flixzone for months myself :D

[@Greenhornet204]

@@kennethlian3585 gfy this is the fg POLICE idiot go watch tv

[@chadhofheins3005]

I was there. Such a great day. The Police, The Fixx, Madness, Oingo Boingo, and The Thompson Twins

[@maxwellmbm]

Lucky guy.

[@bryanc.8441]

Man that's a great line up.

[@billlonee9470]

I was there, as well. Great show. Totally shocked that this made it to YT, though I've had a DVD copy for a few years, and was shocked to get that.

[@joelmaqueira4851]

LUCKY FUCKER!

[@heidimeade237]

Wait a minute. This was the Police on tour, right? Are you saying ALL of those bands played as opening acts?!? Or was this actually some new wave festival the Police headlined? If the latter, awfully impressive of them to do a full 90+ minute set when festival appearances are too often abbreviated versions of a band's usual show.

[@marsstubblefield]

Stewart is a drummer's drummer - luv it - can't get enough.

[@stevenrios339]

Voices Inside My Head - 0:00:00 Synchronicity I - 0:00:50 Synchronicity II - 0:03:42 Walking In Your Footsteps - 0:08:39 Message In A Bottle - 0:12:45 Walking On The Moon - 0:18:27 O My God - 0:23:04 De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da - 0:26:51 Wrapped Around Your Finger - 0:32:01 Tea In The Sahara - 0:37:17 Spirits In The Material World - 0:42:05 Hole In My Life - 0:45:23 Invisible Sun - (Missing) One World (Not Three) - 0:50:18 King Of Pain - 0:56:02 Tea Break/Intermission - 1:02:15 Don’t Stand So Close To Me - 1:05:00 Murder By Numbers - 1:09:30 Every Breath You Take - 1:14:15 Roxanne - 1:18:50 Can’t Stand Losing You/Jamaica Farewell - 1:24:56

[@monicasantos4632]

😡😡😡

[@bryanc.8441]

Amazing set list !!!

[@ethanweig9988]

Thank youuuuu

[@erickinfantas2564]

Steven, you are so awesome!! Seriously, you rock! Thank you so much for doing this and for sharing 🙏🏽

[@yumha38]

One of the most original bands of the 70's and 80's. A very big reason for this is all members are very astute musicians(something lacking in today's bands).

[@IwanttoliveinParis]

I was at this show ... then we all agreed to meet back here in one week for David Bowie, and we did.

[@gfolkerth]

YES! I was lucky enough to do the same - The Police (it was the first 'new wave - Day on the Green, no?) and then Bowie, Serious Moonlight tour the very next weekend! I made my up from Saratoga

[@analisareynolds]

I attended this concert as well with my bestie Michelle. We sat up directly across from the stage. I don't think we sat down one time. We were too busy dancing.

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

David Ryder You were blessed!

[@Pdx616]

Very nice, I was into Maiden, Priest, Ozzy...in '83 but wish I saw Bowie and Police in my later years.

[@Irishrose5424]

I was at this concert and I left so freaking high man. My seats were in the glass enclosed VIP rooms and this dude brought in a bunch of rolled joints and passed them around. This was a great first concert for a 14 Y O lol Love these guys. Stewart is my hero.

[@jreed210]

I was there!!! One of my favorite concerts ever!

[@rickdyer334]

Me too

[@charlesware5767]

The Police were pure magic together but I think Sting's spirituality really brought the music serious depth, insight and sophisication. It is so unique, powerful, moving, introspective, philosophical and life affirming. It actually makes me feel closer to God. When I was young and going through bad times this album and my cat were my only happiness. Thankfully better times came but I uniquely appreciate them for helping me out of a time I considered dire. I feel always indebted to them. And wish I could thank them. God bless guys.

[@milanporopat1157]

Agreed100%

[@ukok8177]

Stewart.. is he human..?, its fantastic what he does .

[@rustykuntz94]

He is just amazing. Everyone loves to throw the underrated term around in comment section on youtube for bands/players but damn if Stew isn't one of the most underrated drummers in Rock music history. Just a machine out there and so many little bitty tricks and change ups he uses when playing live.

[@glabik636]

They should put this out on DVD way better than the Official DVD they released the band is firing on all cylinders in this performance loved Murder By Numbers live Stewart Copeland is the man.This concert unbelievable drumming !!🤘😎

[@EM-yk1dw]

It is coming out on DVD, part of the forthcoming Synchronicity 40 year box set. Check it out.

[@tommarten3935]

They were at the peak of their popularity, creativity, and in sync as a band during this tour. I bet if they had stayed together, the next album would have been incredible!

[@Rex-gu1bu]

There could never be another album. The business decided their fate. Stewart Copeland was from a CIA family.

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

The untouchables

[@RichV20]

Side Two of Synchronicity already sounds like early solo Sting Adult Contemporary soft rock. The trio were not short on ideas. Some songs on Stings first solo album could've been Policified. They did regroup in 1986 to rerecord some hits, but Stewarts injury and group fighting put a stop to the reunion.

[@TheSteveSteele]

@@RichV20 I’d like to hear a Police version of The Soul Cages. That could have been a good Police album. But you’re right, side two of Synchronicity was already getting too soft for the Police. It’s a great album but my least favorite Police album.

[@TheSteveSteele]

@user-xv2kk5fe5b I think Regatta in some ways and Ghost in the Machine in other ways. It depends on what version of The Police you want to hear. I hear The Police in three categories, the first two albums, the next two and the last.

[@mmdl9297]

Thompson Twins and The Fixx opened up for The Police at Fresno State Univ. , best concert and most memorable for me.

[@analisareynolds]

I was there with my best friend. It was awesome.

[@deco-edesiojairwittkowski8883]

fantastic concert

[@floorticket]

Sting's pointing out the moon at 18:23, before going into Walking on the Moon. Then a week later we had a nice waxing gibbous moon for David Bowie's Serious Moonlight tour.

[@541dose7]

Stevie Ray Was Supposed to do that tour with Bowie...🤙

[@ukok8177]

Out of this world... Great concert...sting is on something , he is just not his usual shy man hhaaaa...! His singing and Bass sound are amayzingly performed..

[@rosscarpenter5604]

Adam UK cocaine powered the police and if u look at the 07 tour u can tell stingo had kicked both the habit and the band to the curb

[@rustykuntz94]

There are many videos on the Ghost in the Machine tour where he is super hyper too, also fiddling with his nose and sucking in his lips. Tell tale signs of a coke high.

[@Rex-gu1bu]

@@rosscarpenter5604 That is why Sting sucks balls but the Police are legendary

[@lextual]

@@rustykuntz94 I never pegged Sting as a drug user, let alone serious cocaine usage, nor had I heard anyone ever say he was a user of the drug. It WAS the '80s that said...

[@RichV20]

Sting was dabbling in cocaine around 1981-82 or the Ghost In The Machine sessions, and yes the videos shot in Montserrat. Also check out Police live 1982 Gateshead in Stings hometown, he is tweaking. I think he grew bored with it shortly after and Trudie put a stop to it.

[@nitedrive2956]

First time seeing this. I had the official release of the Omni show as a kid. And this performance is far better. Wow. Thanks for posting.

[@kimberlyt.2324]

I was there for this show, with my BFF KimG. It Flipping ROCKED!!!

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

Were you aware you were watching a moment in history!? He looks unbelievably stoned! 🤣

[@darrylsimmons8920]

I was there the day started at 3am and got home at 2am greatest concert

[@ericc.sabadin4513]

I was there with my two Older Brothers from East San Jose, California!!

[@daviddemar8749]

I saw this concert at shea stadium in Nyc. REM opened for them . Nobody paid attention to them. Many people booed REM who deserved it. They were sloppy players and surly. At the time they were a minor league band at a major league concert. The Police were fantastic. Total pros and high energy major league performers. - giving a great performance all the way through. Tremendous musicianship. I think they did 3 encores.

[@beastarentertainment4926]

I was there!

[@ArtVallejo]

I was at this show right before my 2nd yr at UC Davis. Attended with my buddy and a few members of his family. Great time. My one and only "BGP Day on the Green." Great opening acts and loads of fun. Thanks for posting!!!

[@gazzaaussie1000]

So good…Stewart Copeland plays like an ICBM….Amazing concert!!!

[@seanduffy4163]

This is sensational

[@jimbricker4982]

I was there. An all-day show, Day On The Green. The Fixx, Madness, The Thompson Twins, Oingo Boingo proceeded The Police, with Boingo starting the day IIRC (it was 40 years ago after all!)

[@Thetreeistall]

Dude, I was there, too took me all day to get up front. It was hot as fuck. I look at this video all the time I’m standing right in front of Andy summer feed back amp

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

1.29.30 Harry Belafonte would be proud! :) This was a very rare adaptation of ‘Jamaica Farewell’ by Sting which he integrated it within Can’t Stand Losing You where the Belafonte classic was also given the Copeland treatment and sounds utterly amazing! Such a shame they never did a cover version in the studio but this is the next best thing!

[@rosscarpenter5604]

John Gray police don’t do covers and Copeland was playing CSLY not JF

[@floorticket]

@@rosscarpenter5604 Yeah, not very often true, but they played covers in '77, '78, '79, '81 ... dig ---> www.setlist.fm/stats/the-police-2bd6b80a.html

[@LRD113]

I saw Police a couple of times and they had a fantastic sound, just 3 people playing .🙏✌️👍

[@fabiangoyeneche8870]

El concierto en georgia el syncronicity muy bueno que tal sonido de ese concierto recuerdo que salio en disco laser y dvd buenas epocas una banda muy seria y pulcra.

[@LukeryaPereprygova]

they're so loose here, i like it

[@CatSharkie]

I was there but never looked for a video 🎉

[@kenmiller3551]

What a way to start a show!!

[@EM-yk1dw]

Stewart gives the kit a good workout ❤

[@RobertoBarchilon]

Certamente, umas melhores perfomances do trio.

[@rambleon2011]

1:05:16 I Want My MTV intro two years before it was released

[@franciscomiranda3239]

Blueray when?? Remasterize this diamond please

[@innosense74]

Sting reminds me so much of a particular sweetheart grandson! ❤

[@jorgealejandrorougier882]

Sin duda mi vida musical fue un antes y un después de ver este concierto, en un bar de Escobar, Buenos Aires, Argentina...EXCELENTE!!!

[@jbeleni]

Excelente comentario! Somos dos!

[@faustorubboli684]

jet set?

[@chrisneyman]

Amazing footage. SO informative.

[@Unus1Mundus]

Murder by Numbers!!!! Amazing

[@manuelazacchetti4726]

!It’s the group jazziest track

[@lauraidini4859]

Non si può dimenticare una roba del genere, subito tra i preferitissimi

[@paulwilkinson8099]

A true police performance unlike the official concert release.

[@markcoomber8222]

I love it when Sting forgets the words to King of Pain at 57:53

[@Pdx616]

very funny...I always thought Sting came off as a perfectionist, it's odd he misses this

[@rustykuntz94]

He also came in too fast on the first verse of "Spirits..." That's the fun of seeing a real live show, your gonna get fuck ups but it's what a true show is. Rarely does a band or artist not have a few screw ups per gig.

[@clownshow5901]

@@rustykuntz94 What separates the pro from the amateur is how well they cover it up and move on

[@kingcassius2586]

He did the same in the 3rd verse of Synchronicity.

[@jamesmaslin3612]

I guess the footage of the US shows that have now all surfaced , (atlanta, montreal, and now oakland) probably they were filming a number of them with a view to releasing one, that being the atlanta show that got the official release back in the day,

[@darrenhenderson3]

@@jamesmaslin3612 Atlanta and Oakland were professionally filmed and recorded for a live video/album however this show was filmed by the promoters or the film crew hence Day on the Green shows were usually taped

[@davidharman4078]

Stewart is still playing the FOYC drum set I see.

[@dalymc]

Slow down Geordie fella! I'm not surprised they fought so much. :D SDYC!

[@guLizaah]

@@dalymc Quite surprisingly, FOYC was not about Il Duce, it was just a little moment Stew had with a sharpie.

[@tsmith5871]

Sahweeet !! thanks for sharing :) I saw this tour in ATX at south park meadows!! ❤✌🚥🌎🤘

[@billlonee9470]

I was there! Great show. Totally shocked that this made it to YT, though I've had a DVD copy for a few years, and was shocked to get that.

[@chriscarey-stronck]

I was there too! Love you tube!

[@gavinwieland3707]

Sting is so odd but he's also really cool.

[@rosscarpenter5604]

Gavin Wieland actually he’s a pussy and anything but cool - I remember when Stewart broke the mfers ribs but he would have done the world a huge favor by murder by numbers

[@Rex-gu1bu]

@@rosscarpenter5604 ?

[@rosscarpenter5604]

@@Rex-gu1bu yes?

[@Rex-gu1bu]

Stewart seems cool but he is also from a scumbag Freemason family, Sting is just another Satanic sellout. So who is to say which one is the bigger piece of trash? I would lean toward Sting, I picture the idiot wearing a mask and getting the jab.

[@claudiopalma1722]

I love The Police

[@rustykuntz94]

Interesting how throughout this tour the set list almost never changed at all. Also almost every Synchronicity song was played except the 2 songs Sting didn't write (Mother, which was an awful song by Andy & Miss Gradenko which I liked written by Stew).

[@Rex-gu1bu]

How do any of us know who wrote the songs? They even deceive us about that. I suppose you childishly think that would be somewhat a form of betrayal? Ok. Peter Pan. Everything will be taken from you soon, you fool.

[@rustykuntz94]

@@Rex-gu1bu What? Sober up and come back to me

[@danieljreilly]

Amazing concert, 57:50 opps.

[@paulwilkinson8099]

Can you imagine going on a world tour for nigh on a year and half playing the same songs in the same order virtually every night for the whole tour? As much as i love the police I would consider this a living hell . What do you guys think ?

[@danopticon]

Paul Wilkinson - Boring real answer: I think gearing myself up every night, getting into that state of mind to deliver a knockout performance wherever I was, whether the stadium was sold-out or half-empty or even if I’d performed virtually the same setlist for 100 nights in a row, would be really taxing… a person would probably need about three or four pre-show hours of total solitude daily in order to get into that frame of mind, although being megastar rockstars with ample funds and a big entourage would probably make getting replenished daily a little easier; the performing part itself would be a breeze, especially if the audiences are good and receptive - just hearing the crowd from the wings, when the lights go down, cheering before you hit the stage, is enough of an adrenaline boost to get all the performance juices flowing for 90 minutes, easily for way longer, and then when the lights hit you and the crowd roars, gah… you can be the shyest human being alive, and I promise you, the lights and the noise and the focused attention on you is enough to transform anyone; I’d say ramping DOWN after a show would be the hardest part, I’ve never been in a mega rock group, but I’ve performed on a stage before a sold-out room (a mid-size theater was the largest) under bright lights, and that’ll buzz you for hours… that alone might cost you sleep nightly, and then, depending on how “healthy” a lifestyle you’re sustaining on the road (wink), I think _that’s_ the part that could probably kill a person. So yeah, I don’t know that performing would be the problem, I’d think working out what to do with your downtime - both to gear yourself up before a show, and not to accidentally die or incapacitate yourself (or catch something) after - would be the toughest part.

[@clownshow5901]

I play bass and often use the Iron Maiden Live After Death album as my practice album. One year I tried to follow the schedule and play the album in full night after night, and just as hard as a live performance - I made it a few weeks. It's tough to gear up and play like that night after night, and I didn't even have to travel anywhere.

[@Rex-gu1bu]

When did you see them do this lineup in the same order before? Synchronicty 1 followed up by Synchronicity 2? When did you see that before?

[@Rex-gu1bu]

@@danopticon Masterful and appreciated answer.

[@RichV20]

I think it was exciting for a while playing their new material to an excited audience that was topping the charts. Perhaps it became routine after a while. Stewart recalled having a blast and getting off on kicking ass nigh after night as the hottest band in the world.

[@paulwilk69]

Anybody else notice the light show seems much more intense than on the original release . I saw the band on the uk leg of the syncronicity tour and the light show was fantastic but on the Atlanta show it's hardly noticeable ?

[@adrianbooklecter7545]

32:01 the bass started playing while sting had his hands in the air wtf??

[@gordmoodie3861]

No it doesn't, that's the backing track that Sting starts with his right hand on the keys before coming in with the bass line. They took a page out of Rush's book and used a lot of pedal triggers and synth back tracks to replicate the album more closely for the live performance. He does the same thing for Walking in Your Footsteps before he comes in with the pan flute.

[@DavidS22003]

does the band police ever arrest people

[@nicolea7086]

1:32:31 “He’s my sister as well” LOL

[@brendaechols2228]

Anyone attend the Duran Duran: Sing Blue Silver Tour? How was it?

[@jaimeriquelme5525]

Chile.... 🙋

[@Keepgoing42]

jaime riquelme fuck chile

[@paulwilkinson8099]

What was the tea break about lol ?

[@rustykuntz94]

Every show I've seen/heard from this tour Sting said that at that point in the gig, think it was just a joke really

[@jonathancant2031]

They actually went off stage to have a cup of tea and come on for the encore it was something they did every show of the Synchronicity Tour

[@paulwilk69]

@@jonathancant2031 Dont think they did in Leeds UK part of the tour .

[@thewomble1509]

@@paulwilk69 I was there too. Wish I had a time machine!

[@541dose7]

ACID+TEA BREAK=😵

[@peoplewatchers]

YEA I MEAN YEA THE POLICE WERE SO INSPIRATIONAL THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN CALLED EARTH-WIND & FIRE! YEEA!

[@heidimeade237]

So where are the great back-up singers on this video? Seems like they're deep in the background shadows and don't get shown on camera for a single second! I realize Stewart, Andy, and Sting are the stars here, but you'd think the cameramen/producers could present those fine contributors to the show at least a few moments on the camera, especially if they're trying to convey to fans what it was like to actually be there. Shame on them! EDIT: I stand corrected. They got a full 2 seconds near the end. (eye roll). Not blaming the band at all, but crappy of the video producers.

[@thewomble1509]

Looks like Sting is using a pre recorded bass track too.

[@gordmoodie3861]

@@thewomble1509They're using pre-recorded synth triggered back tracks for some songs, but the main instruments are all live. Sting uses bass pedals at times too so it sometimes appears he's not hitting notes on the bass when he's doing it with his foot.

[@harryandysummersloquendo5593]

Not so lonely

[@rain73ful]

I think Sting was wasted in this concert.

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

No coincidences 11:11🦋

[@josel.medina9289]

1:14:15

[@fonvigo05]

Yo solo vine a este vídeo a buscar a Pipi

[@equinox944]

Hit the road jack? 48:40

[@541dose7]

Watched while incredibly high....thought sting was the devil when audio goes out @ 1:02😂😂😂 thought is was some deepfake..... Had to rewatch it like 5 times.😅😅 fill it up!

[@monicasantos4632]

01:03:05

[@eranddroory9987]

You gotta look long to find a bunch of girls so off key!

[@sethbaker5261]

I don't know, man... Sting is pretty cringe.

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

Cringe??

[@LeathanL]

1:32:22...35. LOL!

[@natty1178]

Drugs!hehehehehehehe

[@grimlyfiendish5579]

Great band, great songs....well some of them Walking in Your Footsteps is incredibly LAME lol It sounds like it's from a PBS kids special about dinosaurs.

[@541dose7]

NOT LAME, LEGENDARY

[@martinparteli2909]

Voices Inside My Head - 0:00:00 Synchronicity I - 0:00:50 Synchronicity II - 0:03:42 Walking In Your Footsteps - 0:08:39 Message In A Bottle - 0:12:45 Walking On The Moon - 0:18:27 O My God - 0:23:04 De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da - 0:26:51 Wrapped Around Your Finger - 0:32:01 Tea In The Sahara - 0:37:17 Spirits In The Material World - 0:42:05 Hole In My Life - 0:45:23 Invisible Sun - (Missing) One World (Not Three) - 0:50:18 King Of Pain - 0:56:02 Tea Break/Intermission - 1:02:15 Don’t Stand So Close To Me - 1:05:00 Murder By Numbers - 1:09:30 Every Breath You Take - 1:14:15 Roxanne - 1:18:50 Can’t Stand Losing You/Jamaica Farewell - 1:24:56

[@_6079SMITH]

Bloody hell, Synchronicity into Synchronicity II was like a train coming careering towards you and not stopping. Man it's amazing...

[@billwang5462]

And the balls 2 open a show with 2 brand new songs...epic songs I might add. Just brilliant.

[@Irishrose5424]

yeah that is probably the best transition from one song to another I have seen. Just Boom inyourface

[@monicasantos4632]

01:03:12

[@bradleyblanchat]

Saw them in Austin, 1983. Them and Rush. What a couple of awesome trios that tore the stage apart.

[@antenoralandir]

Que tempo maravilhosos, anos 70 e 80. Sonoridades com sentimentos. Banda espetacular!

[@martinparteli2909]

Voices Inside My Head - 0:00:00 Synchronicity I - 0:00:50 Synchronicity II - 0:03:42 Walking In Your Footsteps - 0:08:39 Message In A Bottle - 0:12:45 Walking On The Moon - 0:18:27 O My God - 0:23:04 De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da - 0:26:51 Wrapped Around Your Finger - 0:32:01 Tea In The Sahara - 0:37:17 Spirits In The Material World - 0:42:05 Hole In My Life - 0:45:23 Invisible Sun - (Missing) One World (Not Three) - 0:50:18 King Of Pain - 0:56:02 Tea Break/Intermission - 1:02:15 Don’t Stand So Close To Me - 1:05:00 Murder By Numbers - 1:09:30 Every Breath You Take - 1:14:15 Roxanne - 1:18:50 Can’t Stand Losing You/Jamaica Farewell - 1:24:56

[@rollingthunder9579]

This is a great concert, no doubt about it, much better than their Milton Keynes gig in 82 and better than their gigs in 84 at the end of the Synvhronicity tour( just my humble opinion). Also incredible is how absolutely off their faces they are🤣

[@alexsiqueira9536]

the police adoro eles✌✌✌✌✌✌✌🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

1.29.25s A glimpse into the mind of a unique musical genius which had even Andy smiling in admiration!

[@powrslave]

1:29:25

[@_6079SMITH]

The Spectrum is also another great gig. Yo Darren 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏

[@elianabazan1371]

Muy buen show....aunque el de Omni Atlanta es insuperable!

[@pablo-pp6tc]

here see effect of cocaine on stage, the best band live ever

[@pablo-pp6tc]

Yes, I wish I had played like in Gateshead, I left with a bad taste in my mouth, besides I had to wait many hours to be able to enter. But Beck, almost done down the place. Greetings from Chile

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

Phenomenal! 1.30.47 he sounds like Jonny Depp long before anyone had ever even heard of him!

[@ivanbarria1714]

@@pablo-pp6tc At the concert in Chile, I saw Beck and his band return to the stage to see The Police. Beck a meter away from me while The Police played. No price.