I actually heard the 86 remix for the first time about 2 years ago. Being such a huge fan of the original, it was jarring, but pretty remarkable how it’s still very much a Police song. For me, the fidelity of the early Police records is so raw and unique and that’s what I fell in love with. But I can see people who maybe heard the remix first having that same kind of attachment, it’s still a fantastic tune.
I agree. When the 86 version first came out, I had mixed emotions, but have come to love and appreciate it. I just look at it as a separate entity in their catalog.
As fate would have it, I heard the '86 version before the '80 version. To put it into even more perspective, I heard "Russians" (1985) prior to either song. Thus, I thought that the '86 version was simply the natural progression of Sting's writing style. both songs (Russians/ '86 version) had the same intro so i naturally figured both were new compositions. ~ _Puzzle it out, Stan._
One of the first songs to be released as a CD single in the case of the Remix. Recorded at RAK Studios where they had a huge fall out and Stewart broke his arm which left them having to use a drum machine. The info with the synth at the beginning of the original version was extremely influential and was adapted for their live shows which was then copied and used for the intro for Money for Nothing by Dire Straits with the introduction being 100% derived by the police. The vocal on the remix is exquisite and similar in vibe to the slow version of Truth Hits Everybody but the decision to continue the recording of the 86 remix without Stewart playing drums was definitely detrimental to the finished version. But Stings vocal on the remix is still incredible
The 1986 version was the best!! Great video. It featured all the video elements of their previos tracks...even the two girls from "Set them Free"...Sting's first solo single.
If I remember right, Stewart had fallen off a horse and broke his shoulder shutting down the project and was replaced by a drum machine on the 86 track.
Sting was a teacher at one point in his life.
A Nice touch from the OG
I actually heard the 86 remix for the first time about 2 years ago. Being such a huge fan of the original, it was jarring, but pretty remarkable how it’s still very much a Police song. For me, the fidelity of the early Police records is so raw and unique and that’s what I fell in love with. But I can see people who maybe heard the remix first having that same kind of attachment, it’s still a fantastic tune.
I agree. When the 86 version first came out, I had mixed emotions, but have come to love and appreciate it. I just look at it as a separate entity in their catalog.
As fate would have it, I heard the '86 version before the '80 version. To put it into even more perspective, I heard "Russians" (1985) prior to either song. Thus, I thought that the '86 version was simply the natural progression of Sting's writing style. both songs (Russians/ '86 version) had the same intro so i naturally figured both were new compositions. ~ _Puzzle it out, Stan._
One of the first songs to be released as a CD single in the case of the Remix. Recorded at RAK Studios where they had a huge fall out and Stewart broke his arm which left them having to use a drum machine. The info with the synth at the beginning of the original version was extremely influential and was adapted for their live shows which was then copied and used for the intro for Money for Nothing by Dire Straits with the introduction being 100% derived by the police. The vocal on the remix is exquisite and similar in vibe to the slow version of Truth Hits Everybody but the decision to continue the recording of the 86 remix without Stewart playing drums was definitely detrimental to the finished version. But Stings vocal on the remix is still incredible
The 1986 version was the best!! Great video. It featured all the video elements of their previos tracks...even the two girls from "Set them Free"...Sting's first solo single.
I love both versions but the original edges it out for me because I’m nostalgic like that. But they both end up on my playlists!
If I remember right, Stewart had fallen off a horse and broke his shoulder shutting down the project and was replaced by a drum machine on the 86 track.
You remember correctly! Love this band so much. Thanks for watching!
yes, Copeland was playing Polo