I was 20 years old when this song came out. Brings back so many memory's. The Police are pure genius with those simple chords they use that just make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when I hear this music. I miss this group. Thanx for taking a look at them.
Ever since I saw "48 Hours" I always remember Eddie singing this song when Nick first walks up..! And whenever I here it still to this day I sing it like Eddie Murphy ..!
Actually, he is highly rated and has been a credited by many very famous drummers, including Neal Peart. He is often mentioned along with the names Bonham, Peart, Baker and Moon.
They don't "Try" songs.These reaction people are given songs by a Higher authority. Ever notice 4 or 5 different reactors are reacting to the same song, at the same time? That's why.
Love your hair! You are just too precious. Love to watch your reaction videos. I'm not a creep just a grandma that gets enjoyment from your happiness and your finding guys hot or whatever. Keep doing what you are to brighten a sad world.
Reacts to these Police songs: Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic Message In A Bottle Every Breathe You Take De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da Walking On The Moon Wrapped Around Your Finger King Of Pain Can't Stand Losing You So Lonely Driven To Tears Invisible Sun Synchronicity II Spirits In The Material World Walking In Your Footsteps When The World Is Running Down (You Make The Best Of What's Still Around) Bring On The Night The Bed's Too Big Without You Truth Hits Everybody Man In A Suitcase Murder By Numbers
Love The Police and I’m really enjoying your channel! This song was so unique and original when it came out and it still sounds current today. Try listening to Message in a Bottle...it resonates in these isolated times.
Fun fact: that little laughter at the beginning is accidental recorded, the leadsinger Sting tripped over a cable on the floor during recording. They left it in because they could
"Roxanne" is a love song for a erm, lady of the night. The piano chord in the beginning is an accident. Sting sat on the piano being tired, not realising the lid was open, hence the laughter. They decided to leave it as it can be heard. "Walking On The Moon" is one of their trademark songs and second #1 hit in the UK. Please react to that :) It brings together the key elements - deep bass, great melody, reggae influences and Andy Summer's shimmering guitar sound.
Girl you're PURE JOY. You're like sitting down with a young friend and rifling thru my record collection. Don't let trolls worry you. You're on a messy road of discovery and some of the internet experts of tiny details feel they need to dunk on those newbies to show everyone how smart they are. Getting out the measuring tape to show you how big they are. And some act like this ONLY here because you're a woman. Keep going. I like what you're doing.
"Red light" districts are streets & neighborhoods where prostitution is legal (ex. Denmark & The Netherlands). When you see a red light on, the shop is open for business
Red light originated from the old west... The railroad workers would take their red lanterns they used to signal the trains and put them in the windows when they were visiting prostitutes.... at least that's what I remember from wild west book I read as a kid.
@@viciouspiggy1 Blue grass music, blues country, jazz, gospel, Rock and roll just to start with... I think those alone had a pretty big effect on culture in general.
You need to react to Sting’s song Fortress Around Your Heart. It’s from his solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles after The Police broke up. The song is beautiful in its metaphors and the Chorus is incredible. He even considers it the best Chorus he ever wrote. The full album is probably one of the most underrated albums for its lack of huge commercial success, but is considered by many to be his best work and one of the best albums in its genre. You can really hear and feel how talented of a writer and singer/performer he truly is.
In the early to mid-80's, The Police were one of the most popular bands in the world. I'll never forget the night I saw them with the band A Flock of Seagulls in Foxboro, MA!
This is a wonderful, meaningful, memorable song, made even more famous by Eddie Murphy in the movie "48 Hours" with Nick Nolte. But it's a very male song, with a young guy mansplaining to a prostitute how she should give up her independence to rely on a man just because he says he loves her - but isn't exactly offering a ring or any promises. Most prostitutes got into that situation after being betrayed by men. So there's a real male-chauvinistic edge to this song, unintended as it likely was, where yet another guy is trying to take control over her, take away the few choices she has left, because he feels he deserves it. "I loved ya since I've known ya" he says in the lyrics... but apparently not enough to offer her a better choice *before* she turned to prostitution. "Told you once I won't tell you again I won't share you with another boy" is his reasoning, his side, of what he's asking of her. She should just put all her trust in him, let him keep her, like a pet or a possession... He never promises forever, not even anything full time. In fact, all he seems to be offering is to support her - maybe her one client, but not at the going rate, of course. No mention of marriage, of building a life together, or even any promise never to betray her. He never says he'll be hers, but is clearly asking that she belong to him. Pretty gritty stuff, right? The song is carried by the rawness. That powerful reggae-style beat and the raw, emotional vocals give the song a feeling and emotion that isn't in the words. Which is why a song with pretty poor lyrics has become a modern classic.
It was the first song by The Police that I heard......a lot of others of theirs to check out too....Every Breath You Take.......Sting solo Fields of Barley
1970's/1980's was endless. After that I got to 35 and took less interest from 1990 so even Iron Maiden, Stereophonics, and Coldplay are new for me....:)
For the The Police, also listen to "Wrapped Around Your Finger" "King of Pain" "Spirits in a Material World" Also, listen to the lead singer's (Sting's) solo music, like "Fortress Around Your Heart" "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" "Be Still My Beating Heart"
They were another one of my favorite bands during the era. Favorites are "The Bed's Too Big Without You" and "Everything She Does Is Magic". Thanks for posting.
@@firsteerr I REMEMBER STUFF AFTER I WAS BORN IN 80. I HAD NO CLUE WHO THE HELL STING OR THE POLICE WERE UNTIL I SAW 48 HOURS IN ABOUT 90. I FOUND THEIR MUSIC THROUGH A MOVIE. HOWEVER WE FIND GREAT MUSIC IS A WONDERFUL THING. WE DID FIND IT. CHEERS YOUNG FELLA
Cyrano (Seer-a-no) is a famous character who was in love with the dream girl Roxanne, but felt he couldn't approach her because of his rather large nose (very large!)...so he asked another man to woo Roxanne using Cyrano's words of love.
Cyrano is the only character, after he's been promised that he will fight against a hundred men single-handed, laments that there are actually fewer than a hundred present as he defeats them. What a total stud.
"Put on the red light" refers to the old practice of having a red bulb in the porch light at houses of ill repute!💯 That's how we knew what's up back in the day!😂
Thank you! ............. I was a in high school when this came out in the US and their posters immediately went up on my walls. lol. Keep up the fun reactions
It was BOTH the student and the teacher in ‘Don’t Stand So Close To Me’ - it’s a take on ‘Lolita’ by Nabakov, the title in modern terms means ‘Keep it on the DL’.
Lots of great songs from The Police to react to. “Synchronicity II” would be a good one. Couple bands that could use more folks reacting to them to check out if you want; MC 900 Ft. Jesus, Concrete Blonde, and The Cult.
Great song. And listen to that signature Stewart Copeland drumming. A less well known but great song by The Police is, "The Bed's Too Big Without you". Superb drums, bass, guitar and singing.
Basically, most of the songs in the 60's or 70's had to do with one of these three things. Sex, Drugs, or Rock 'n' Roll. Not all of course, there were love songs and protest songs etc. but the basis of Rock was usually one of those three things.
FRECUENCIAS RIFE y AUDIOS SUBLIMINALES I concur & gave the link above in comments. The Police are awesome.... but George Michael is my favorite of all time.
You got it right on the analogy!!! He's pulling Roxanne into a better life. Also... This song great in the car stereo....on a sunny day or evening; windows open.... And a stroll through the neighborhood. Good song choice!!
The police have so many wonderful fantastic hits and every one of their songs are awesome. Every time I see my friend Roxanne I always sing this name Roxanne to her from the song and she laughs.
Cyrano De Bergerac is pronounced Seer-a-no Day Berz-er-rack! Another heartwarming story if you are ever of a mind to read or watch it, India. Love your reactions, girl. Keep it up!!
Thanks for your reactions, I JUST had to pull out my cassette tapes of the Police... the best is cold blooded 😎. I love the guitar. Reminds me when I was in Germany...
There's a famous area in Copenhagen Denmark called the Red Light District. Lot'sa Naughty stuff goes down along that strip. The "Red Light" refers to; if a business of adult only activities(prostitution) was open in that area they have a red light on in their doorway.
Also keep in mind that in the UK Reggae is very popular. British Icons & Legends from Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney (RIP, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards & Ron Wood were big Fans of Reggae Music. Culture Club also were heavily influenced by Reggae with their debut Single Do You Really Want To Hurt Me. Eric Clapton did his Version of I Shot The Sherriff by Bob Marley and UB40 did their version of "Red Red Wine" written by Neil Diamond in a Reggae version that went to Number One. UB40 also did their Version of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe" with Chrissie Hynde (Formerly Of The Pretenders) who wrote "I'll Stand By You" which was one of the last Songs that The UK Girl Group Girls Aloud did in concert before breaking up in 2013. Also on The UK Soap Opera EastEnders that debuted in 1985 they have always had Black Actors whose characters are from Jamaica and an "Extra" named Winston who runs a Music Stall.
"Red Light" means "The Red Light District" in many countries where their are areas that prostitution is legal. Hence; "You don't have to put the red light." because "red light" in general sense means stop as the reference is always the traffic light which in this case is the opposite when the man inlove with Roxanne is telling her to turn off the red light. Sting is the lead vocalist for the band Police. He also has a successful single career.
Was lying in bed late one night listening to the underground radio station WHFS, when all of a sudden Roxanne starts to play. I turned on my light and could not believe what I was hearing.wrote down the artist the police. Next day went to record store and purchased my first Police album..like nothing I've heard before..loved them then..love them now.
"..... walk a mile in another's shoes..." ❤ Then, when they've figured out that you stole their shoes, you have a mile start 😂 Courtesy and paraphrased and kudos to Sir Terry Pratchett 😊
The Police were the biggest band in the world in the early '80's. They broke up at the height of their popularity. Sting (Gordon Sumner) went on to a solo career and appeared in some movies, too. A three piece band that ruled the world for a little while. They fought like rabid dogs with each other but put out some amazing music while they lasted. You can pick so many songs. Hard to go wrong with these guys. PS: Stewart Copeland is one of the most underrated drummers. Rarely ever mentioned in the discussion. Personally I think he's a top ten drummer of all time. Just me? Stay safe
Sting, the lead singer went on to have an illustrious solo career and has put out some of the best music my ears have ever had the pleasure of listening to. Check him out when you have a moment.
The band had had a tough time, they were pretty broke, they didn't have a tour van, only a really tiny car with them and all their equipment. They'd travelled a long way, the gig was cancelled, then the car broke down, all they could afford was a really rundown hotel. Out of this though Sting was inspired to write Roxanne after wandering the Red light area. Originally Sting had more of a Latin rhythm to the song but Stewart Copeland, their drummer, had other ideas. They used a cramped little home studio, used by a Doctor that had it as a hobby, to record the track. Sting, about to do his lead vocal, stumbled backwards and sat on a piano keyboard. You hear the (literally) bum notes, and then Sting's laugh, the band thought it was funny and kept it in the mix. [1:30] The song was a departure from their more punk style material and set them on a successful new path. Well, ...eventually. It wasn't until they released another 3 singles that radio stations in the USA really began to take interest. On first release in the UK the BBC had banned 'Roxanne' once they realised what it was about, and it wasn't until all the first singles got re-released that it finally became a hit the following year.
Well, I had to go and watch your review of, "Don't Stand So Close To Me" to see what peeps were saying to you. (Nobody should dis our India!) lol Thanks for reviewing the Police. They had their own sound that was recognizable from the very start of the song. Take care, India.... Be safe. Peace.
You picked a couple great Police songs to start with, both favorites of mine. However not all Police songs are about forbidden love, Like a student in love with a teacher or a man in love with a prostitute... You should try the wonderful song "Message in a bottle" by the Police, and if you can get a video with lyrics, probably the best way to watch the video.
"Roxanne" is one of my favorites! Check out "Be Still My Beating Heart" by lead singer Sting. The song is deep and the back story is pretty sad. Unfortunately, I can actually relate to that type of pain. :(
@exodus21v20 absolutely lol. Still love Indy though. She is a budding TH-camr who really could be successful, she just needs some help when it comes to her speaking pace and verbage.
Sting wrote this song because he was intrigued by the private lives of these women, what it's like to be a boyfriend watching his girl ply her trade. It was a massive hit. Seriously it played everywhere - you couldn't escape it for a while there. But it's an awesome song, so I never got tired of it. An example of how it saturated that year: Eddie Murphy wore headphones and sang it to himself in a jail cell in _48 Hrs,_ his first movie. (Sting said he knew he'd truly made it when he woke up in a hotel room one day and the window-washer was whistling "Roxanne".)
I lived for a while with a Beautiful Brazilian Girl with the longest legs ever who needed somewhere near her "work" that was safe and as I had some great fun with her, I fitted the bill and iy suited her. I was single with a normal Suburban house 2 miles from where she worked. I used to have a great solo Sauna. Then I would go the Master Bedroom's accompanying Jacuzzi and wait for her and afterwards.......lol I was so excited she was going to live with me but as soon as she arrived she said " I don't mix business with pleasure" and nothing EVER happened in my place. She went on holiday back to Brazil and came back to live with a guy who owned a hotel in Earls Court :)
The Police were an upbeat sort of dark and savage, Synchronicity II is a straight up murder ballad. Cyrano (Sirano) de Bergerac was a person who lived in the late 1500's in Paris. He was a well known writer and ladies man. Roxanne was the name of the girl he loved in the play. Steve Martin was in an updated and very sanitized movie version of the play called, "Roxanne".
I'm pretty sure the band name "The Police" was in reference to people trying to Police lyrics in popular songs and the subject material. I liked it that they challenged us to think about these things that happen everyday (hidden from all the politics!) At the end of the day... The PEOPLE ALWAYS WIN! :)
You are going to love this rabbit hole you are about to go down. The Police have a lot of great songs three great musicians! Try Walking On The Moon off of Regatta de Blanc.
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I was 20 years old when this song came out. Brings back so many memory's. The Police are pure genius with those simple chords they use that just make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when I hear this music. I miss this group. Thanx for taking a look at them.
Eddie Murphy sang part of this during a scene in the movie 48 Hours.
Ever since I saw "48 Hours" I always remember Eddie singing this song when Nick first walks up..! And whenever I here it still to this day I sing it like Eddie Murphy ..!
Dammit Lee! Stealing my comment! Apologies...this quarantine is making me say and do things...
The 1st time I heard Roxanne it was Eddie Murphy's rendition.
And Dwight Schultz's character "Mad Dog" Murdoch, sang it in one of those sky scraper window cleaning elevator thingies in an episode of "The A Team"!
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Swing stage.
I adore Andy Summers´guitar playing....and unsung hero....
Stuart Copeland. one of the most underrated drummers
Hes one of the people on earth who can drum 2 different tempos at same time. Really amazing
Actually, he is highly rated and has been a credited by many very famous drummers, including Neal Peart. He is often mentioned along with the names Bonham, Peart, Baker and Moon.
Check out Jaki Leibizit of German band CAN, or John 'Drumbo' French of American band Captain Beefheart & his Magic Band
Stewart is amazing
Everybody loves Stewart
Try "Message In A Bottle" and "I Can't Stand Losing". You won't be sorry.
This
They don't "Try" songs.These reaction people are given songs by a Higher authority. Ever notice 4 or 5 different reactors are reacting to the same song, at the same time? That's why.
You're right , they're fantastic tunes .
@@827dusty She 'tried' Just What I Needed by the Cars. Come back to me when you find the long list of other reaction videos for that song. Dick.
Bed’s too big without you...
Love your hair! You are just too precious. Love to watch your reaction videos. I'm not a creep just a grandma that gets enjoyment from your happiness and your finding guys hot or whatever. Keep doing what you are to brighten a sad world.
Reacts to these Police songs:
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Message In A Bottle
Every Breathe You Take
De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
Walking On The Moon
Wrapped Around Your Finger
King Of Pain
Can't Stand Losing You
So Lonely
Driven To Tears
Invisible Sun
Synchronicity II
Spirits In The Material World
Walking In Your Footsteps
When The World Is Running Down (You Make The Best Of What's Still Around)
Bring On The Night
The Bed's Too Big Without You
Truth Hits Everybody
Man In A Suitcase
Murder By Numbers
also love desert rose by sting
luisalonsoecheverria SO MANY GREAT SONGS!
luisalonsoecheverria all classics
You just listed a whole police concert recital.
You forgot Canary in a Coal Mine.
Love The Police and I’m really enjoying your channel! This song was so unique and original when it came out and it still sounds current today. Try listening to Message in a Bottle...it resonates in these isolated times.
Fun fact: that little laughter at the beginning is accidental recorded, the leadsinger Sting tripped over a cable on the floor during recording. They left it in because they could
Never knew that!
I always thought it was because of the wrong chord in the opening piano riff lol
I read the piano chord and the laughter was caused by Sting accidentally sitting on the piano.
"Roxanne" is a love song for a erm, lady of the night. The piano chord in the beginning is an accident. Sting sat on the piano being tired, not realising the lid was open, hence the laughter. They decided to leave it as it can be heard.
"Walking On The Moon" is one of their trademark songs and second #1 hit in the UK. Please react to that :) It brings together the key elements - deep bass, great melody, reggae influences and Andy Summer's shimmering guitar sound.
@@gingerfellah5665 I had several options in mind before writing lady of the night. :)
@@gingerfellah5665 she didn't want to say prostitute
Girl you're PURE JOY. You're like sitting down with a young friend and rifling thru my record collection. Don't let trolls worry you. You're on a messy road of discovery and some of the internet experts of tiny details feel they need to dunk on those newbies to show everyone how smart they are. Getting out the measuring tape to show you how big they are.
And some act like this ONLY here because you're a woman.
Keep going. I like what you're doing.
"Red light" districts are streets & neighborhoods where prostitution is legal (ex. Denmark & The Netherlands). When you see a red light on, the shop is open for business
...and some cities in Germany (Hamburg)
Red light originated from the old west... The railroad workers would take their red lanterns they used to signal the trains and put them in the windows when they were visiting prostitutes.... at least that's what I remember from wild west book I read as a kid.
@@moe92870 nothing of culture originates from the US lol
@@viciouspiggy1 Blue grass music, blues country, jazz, gospel, Rock and roll just to start with... I think those alone had a pretty big effect on culture in general.
69th like. Nice.
You need to react to Sting’s song Fortress Around Your Heart. It’s from his solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles after The Police broke up. The song is beautiful in its metaphors and the Chorus is incredible. He even considers it the best Chorus he ever wrote. The full album is probably one of the most underrated albums for its lack of huge commercial success, but is considered by many to be his best work and one of the best albums in its genre. You can really hear and feel how talented of a writer and singer/performer he truly is.
In the early to mid-80's, The Police were one of the most popular bands in the world. I'll never forget the night I saw them with the band A Flock of Seagulls in Foxboro, MA!
I saw them many years ago at the start of their career in the Netherlands at a festival called Pinkpop. Great band.
I remember when this came out, it was big.
Try "Message in a bottle" - excellent song!
You could spent the next month going through the Police's entire discography and not regret it. Definitely one of the best bands of all time.
King of pain is another great song by the Police. Sting has such a great voice. The Regae beat is consistent on a lot of their songs.
This is a wonderful, meaningful, memorable song, made even more famous by Eddie Murphy in the movie "48 Hours" with Nick Nolte. But it's a very male song, with a young guy mansplaining to a prostitute how she should give up her independence to rely on a man just because he says he loves her - but isn't exactly offering a ring or any promises. Most prostitutes got into that situation after being betrayed by men. So there's a real male-chauvinistic edge to this song, unintended as it likely was, where yet another guy is trying to take control over her, take away the few choices she has left, because he feels he deserves it. "I loved ya since I've known ya" he says in the lyrics... but apparently not enough to offer her a better choice *before* she turned to prostitution. "Told you once I won't tell you again I won't share you with another boy" is his reasoning, his side, of what he's asking of her. She should just put all her trust in him, let him keep her, like a pet or a possession...
He never promises forever, not even anything full time. In fact, all he seems to be offering is to support her - maybe her one client, but not at the going rate, of course. No mention of marriage, of building a life together, or even any promise never to betray her. He never says he'll be hers, but is clearly asking that she belong to him.
Pretty gritty stuff, right?
The song is carried by the rawness. That powerful reggae-style beat and the raw, emotional vocals give the song a feeling and emotion that isn't in the words. Which is why a song with pretty poor lyrics has become a modern classic.
Excellent analysis of the song. Which kinda proves how good the lyrics are..
It was the first song by The Police that I heard......a lot of others of theirs to check out too....Every Breath You Take.......Sting solo Fields of Barley
Great track from a great band ! Late 70's to late'80's. Sometimes forget just much good music came out of Great Britain .
1970's/1980's was endless. After that I got to 35 and took less interest from 1990 so even Iron Maiden, Stereophonics, and Coldplay are new for me....:)
I agree with u India. I always say, never look down on anyone unless u r helping them up.
The Police is one of these bands that nobody, absolutely nobody can imitate. They have a unique sound and voice.
Sting's solo work is insane. Especially the joints he created for the movie "Leaving Las Vegas" (1995).
The punks respected him in the '70s because he could nail bass lines harder than anybody around
That’s a FANTASTIC soundtrack!
@@dawntownsendable Indeed. "My One and Only Love", "Angel Eyes", "Lonely Teardrops", "Come Rain Or Come Shine"...Wow...
For the The Police, also listen to
"Wrapped Around Your Finger"
"King of Pain"
"Spirits in a Material World"
Also, listen to the lead singer's (Sting's) solo music, like
"Fortress Around Your Heart"
"If I Ever Lose My Faith In You"
"Be Still My Beating Heart"
They were another one of my favorite bands during the era. Favorites are "The Bed's Too Big Without You" and "Everything She Does Is Magic". Thanks for posting.
STRAIGHT UP CLASSIC. ( WHO ELSE THINKS OF 48 HOURS? )
Not me.
Always!
I can not hear this song without seeing Eddie Murphy doing that scene!
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no i think of seeing them live in 77 at the marque and how good they were for older gentlemen
@@firsteerr I REMEMBER STUFF AFTER I WAS BORN IN 80. I HAD NO CLUE WHO THE HELL STING OR THE POLICE WERE UNTIL I SAW 48 HOURS IN ABOUT 90. I FOUND THEIR MUSIC THROUGH A MOVIE. HOWEVER WE FIND GREAT MUSIC IS A WONDERFUL THING. WE DID FIND IT. CHEERS YOUNG FELLA
You are so adorable!! Love your videos!! ❤
Cyrano (Seer-a-no) is a famous character who was in love with the dream girl Roxanne, but felt he couldn't approach her because of his rather large nose (very large!)...so he asked another man to woo Roxanne using Cyrano's words of love.
Have read Rostands book many many times..when the Gerard Depadeau movie came out,I must have seen it about 6/7 times...lol.
One of my faves.
+Jon Sieruga Well that explains the Steve Martin movie, I was an uncultured kid apparently.
Cyrano is the only character, after he's been promised that he will fight against a hundred men single-handed, laments that there are actually fewer than a hundred present as he defeats them. What a total stud.
Love you India
"Put on the red light" refers to the old practice of having a red bulb in the porch light at houses of ill repute!💯 That's how we knew what's up back in the day!😂
Shape of my heart
Driven to tears
Field of gold
Fragil .
All these are my favorite of sting try it girl
You should try Every Little Thing She Does is Magic.
Another vote for listening to "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic".
Indeed my personal fav by them
Yeah The Police! Sting is so unbelievable!! Awesome reaction Ms. India!!!!
''Every Breath You Take'' and ''So Lonely'' are also totally amazing to.
Thanks for cheering me up with some of my childhood classics!
"So Lonely" ?? I thought it was about a Newsreader in England at that time called Sue Lawley :)
I just love watching you. So passionate about music. You rock!
Thank you! ............. I was a in high school when this came out in the US and their posters immediately went up on my walls. lol. Keep up the fun reactions
It was BOTH the student and the teacher in ‘Don’t Stand So Close To Me’ - it’s a take on ‘Lolita’ by Nabakov, the title in modern terms means ‘Keep it on the DL’.
Nabokov wrote Lolita
Francis Edwards correct, that was a brain fart - I’ve read it.
Thank you for your reaction. It’s a great song perfect for you to be active you always get the lyrics. Thanks for all your hard work.❤️🌼👍😃
One of the greatest Trios the world's ever seen. Their only downfall was their fame. It teared them apart.
"Every Breath You Take" & "Don't Stand So Close To Me" Hope you're having a good one. Thank You
She just did “Don’t stand...”
Mercury6 Thanks, didn’t see it.
Lots of great songs from The Police to react to. “Synchronicity II” would be a good one. Couple bands that could use more folks reacting to them to check out if you want; MC 900 Ft. Jesus, Concrete Blonde, and The Cult.
Great song. And listen to that signature Stewart Copeland drumming. A less well known but great song by The Police is, "The Bed's Too Big Without you". Superb drums, bass, guitar and singing.
Basically, most of the songs in the 60's or 70's had to do with one of these three things. Sex, Drugs, or Rock 'n' Roll. Not all of course, there were love songs and protest songs etc. but the basis of Rock was usually one of those three things.
"She ain't gotta be a forty dollar ho no mo!". lol. You're priceless! :D
Try their song One World. Awesome drums by Copeland.
NO GIRL !!YOU ARE A SENSITIVE LADY 💖 YOU NEED TO REACT TO ROXANNE THE GEORGE MICHAEL VERSION💅💋
FRECUENCIAS RIFE y AUDIOS SUBLIMINALES I concur & gave the link above in comments. The Police are awesome.... but George Michael is my favorite of all time.
"ever since I knew ya, I never talked down to ya!"
+Bridget Law "I've loved you since I knew you, I'd never talk down to you."
Crikey! There are so many reaction vids on TH-cam, but you're killing it. Love it. What a great gal you are. You are a different class.
You're thinking of "Rosanna" by Toto
Yup. This one is pretty clear. Such a classic song. You'd be surprised how many people have no clue what it's about.
India you are a bright light in my day! From an RN.
You got it right on the analogy!!!
He's pulling Roxanne into a better life.
Also... This song great in the car stereo....on a sunny day or evening;
windows open.... And a stroll through the neighborhood. Good song choice!!
The Police have such a huge list of great songs
The police have so many wonderful fantastic hits and every one of their songs are awesome. Every time I see my friend Roxanne I always sing this name Roxanne to her from the song and she laughs.
Cyrano De Bergerac is pronounced Seer-a-no Day Berz-er-rack! Another heartwarming story if you are ever of a mind to read or watch it, India. Love your reactions, girl. Keep it up!!
Thanks for adding context and history to your reactions. Separates you from the others!
Such a classic 😊👍
Putting on the Red Light is a reference to the red light districts where prostitutes work
Thanks for your reactions, I JUST had to pull out my cassette tapes of the Police... the best is cold blooded 😎. I love the guitar. Reminds me when I was in Germany...
What a great song from The Police. Please do more from them.
Roxanne was my rifles name when I was in the Corps. another great songs of this group is Every Breath you take, and King of Pain.
Always find a way to say you were in the military.
Thank you for your service.
I really like watching your videos. This is a great idea you have. These songs are all old school for me. But, yeah! Roxanne was always a favorite!
There's a famous area in Copenhagen Denmark called the Red Light District. Lot'sa Naughty stuff goes down along that strip. The "Red Light" refers to; if a business of adult only activities(prostitution) was open in that area they have a red light on in their doorway.
Also keep in mind that in the UK Reggae is very popular. British Icons & Legends from Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney (RIP, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards & Ron Wood were big Fans of Reggae Music. Culture Club also were heavily influenced by Reggae with their debut Single Do You Really Want To Hurt Me. Eric Clapton did his Version of I Shot The Sherriff by Bob Marley and UB40 did their version of "Red Red Wine" written by Neil Diamond in a Reggae version that went to Number One. UB40 also did their Version of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe" with Chrissie Hynde (Formerly Of The Pretenders) who wrote "I'll Stand By You" which was one of the last Songs that The UK Girl Group Girls Aloud did in concert before breaking up in 2013. Also on The UK Soap Opera EastEnders that debuted in 1985 they have always had Black Actors whose characters are from Jamaica and an "Extra" named Winston who runs a Music Stall.
stu copeland, my inspiration to learn and play the drums as a kid way back when. still a brilliant drummer
I really love your reactions. I can watch your videos for hours. You are amazing.
I love watching India's reaction to these older classics. But am I the only one having a hard time believing she's never heard this stuff before?
"Red Light" means "The Red Light District" in many countries where their are areas that prostitution is legal. Hence; "You don't have to put the red light." because "red light" in general sense means stop as the reference is always the traffic light which in this case is the opposite when the man inlove with Roxanne is telling her to turn off the red light. Sting is the lead vocalist for the band Police. He also has a successful single career.
Was lying in bed late one night listening to the underground radio station WHFS, when all of a sudden Roxanne starts to play. I turned on my light and could not believe what I was hearing.wrote down the artist the police. Next day went to record store and purchased my first Police album..like nothing I've heard before..loved them then..love them now.
"..... walk a mile in another's shoes..." ❤
Then, when they've figured out that you stole their shoes, you have a mile start 😂
Courtesy and paraphrased and kudos to Sir Terry Pratchett 😊
This is my fav of your reactions so far! 😂😂😂
The Police were the biggest band in the world in the early '80's. They broke up at the height of their popularity. Sting (Gordon Sumner) went on to a solo career and appeared in some movies, too.
A three piece band that ruled the world for a little while. They fought like rabid dogs with each other but put out some amazing music while they lasted.
You can pick so many songs. Hard to go wrong with these guys.
PS: Stewart Copeland is one of the most underrated drummers. Rarely ever mentioned in the discussion. Personally I think he's a top ten drummer of all time. Just me?
Stay safe
So many Police songs and so many Sting songs in his solo career!! India, you are doing great! : - )
Sting, the lead singer went on to have an illustrious solo career and has put out some of the best music my ears have ever had the pleasure of listening to. Check him out when you have a moment.
Life long fan of The Police and Sting. When I was a kid I definitely didn't know what this song was about.
The band had had a tough time, they were pretty broke, they didn't have a tour van, only a really tiny car with them and all their equipment. They'd travelled a long way, the gig was cancelled, then the car broke down, all they could afford was a really rundown hotel. Out of this though Sting was inspired to write Roxanne after wandering the Red light area. Originally Sting had more of a Latin rhythm to the song but Stewart Copeland, their drummer, had other ideas. They used a cramped little home studio, used by a Doctor that had it as a hobby, to record the track. Sting, about to do his lead vocal, stumbled backwards and sat on a piano keyboard. You hear the (literally) bum notes, and then Sting's laugh, the band thought it was funny and kept it in the mix. [1:30] The song was a departure from their more punk style material and set them on a successful new path. Well, ...eventually. It wasn't until they released another 3 singles that radio stations in the USA really began to take interest. On first release in the UK the BBC had banned 'Roxanne' once they realised what it was about, and it wasn't until all the first singles got re-released that it finally became a hit the following year.
Well, I had to go and watch your review of, "Don't Stand So Close To Me" to see what peeps were saying to you. (Nobody should dis our India!) lol Thanks for reviewing the Police. They had their own sound that was recognizable from the very start of the song. Take care, India.... Be safe. Peace.
Brilliant choice...and still one of their best!
Roxane was in Moulin Rouge soundtreck3... like a tango
I was 16 when this came out,it was a wicked tune then as it is 40 fucking yrs later.x
Check out the song by The Police called King of Pain.
He was actually a base player in a jazz club prior in England. Stuart Copland formed the band and asked Sting to join.
And just for info The Police was Sting's 1st band :)
One of the best drummers.
You picked a couple great Police songs to start with, both favorites of mine. However not all Police songs are about forbidden love, Like a student in love with a teacher or a man in love with a prostitute... You should try the wonderful song "Message in a bottle" by the Police, and if you can get a video with lyrics, probably the best way to watch the video.
"Roxanne" is one of my favorites!
Check out "Be Still My Beating Heart" by lead singer Sting. The song is deep and the back story is pretty sad. Unfortunately, I can actually relate to that type of pain. :(
OMG Sting, that man has aged like the finest wine there ever was.
“I love horror, I love murder”... file that under “Phrases that need more context”. 😉
3:27 - "I love whore" is unfortunately what Indy actually says lol. And just for clarification I always refer to her as Indy.
@exodus21v20 absolutely lol. Still love Indy though. She is a budding TH-camr who really could be successful, she just needs some help when it comes to her speaking pace and verbage.
My mum out a red bulb in our hallway in the 80's!!!! Still living it down!!
Me encanta esta canción!! Tú eres hermosa!! Saludos desde Mérida Yucatán!
Every little thing she does is magic is another classic.
Sting wrote this song because he was intrigued by the private lives of these women, what it's like to be a boyfriend watching his girl ply her trade. It was a massive hit. Seriously it played everywhere - you couldn't escape it for a while there. But it's an awesome song, so I never got tired of it. An example of how it saturated that year: Eddie Murphy wore headphones and sang it to himself in a jail cell in _48 Hrs,_ his first movie. (Sting said he knew he'd truly made it when he woke up in a hotel room one day and the window-washer was whistling "Roxanne".)
I lived for a while with a Beautiful Brazilian Girl with the longest legs ever who needed somewhere near her "work" that was safe and as I had some great fun with her, I fitted the bill and iy suited her. I was single with a normal Suburban house 2 miles from where she worked. I used to have a great solo Sauna. Then I would go the Master Bedroom's accompanying Jacuzzi and wait for her and afterwards.......lol I was so excited she was going to live with me but as soon as she arrived she said " I don't mix business with pleasure" and nothing EVER happened in my place. She went on holiday back to Brazil and came back to live with a guy who owned a hotel in Earls Court :)
The Police were an upbeat sort of dark and savage, Synchronicity II is a straight up murder ballad.
Cyrano (Sirano) de Bergerac was a person who lived in the late 1500's in Paris. He was a well known writer and ladies man. Roxanne was the name of the girl he loved in the play.
Steve Martin was in an updated and very sanitized movie version of the play called, "Roxanne".
Sting likes to sing inner monologues from the perspective of different people. "Every Breath you Take" being the ultimate example of this,
Girl.... you WEARING them pants! I always enjoy your reactions :)
I'm pretty sure the band name "The Police" was in reference to people trying to Police lyrics in popular songs and the subject material. I liked it that they challenged us to think about these things that happen everyday (hidden from all the politics!) At the end of the day... The PEOPLE ALWAYS WIN! :)
Those harmonies.!!!! Roxanne!!....
Another fantastic classic!!! ❤️😊
7:02 Cyrano sounds like "see rah no". There was an 80s movie starring Steve Martin called Roxanne that retold that story in modem times.
You are going to love this rabbit hole you are about to go down. The Police have a lot of great songs three great musicians! Try Walking On The Moon off of Regatta de Blanc.
Does this man have one of the most amazing reggae voices!!!!
Most of their early songs were reggae inspired and actually recorded on the island of Montserrat at the Beatles owned studio before the volcano blew.