The Police Appreciation Thread - Page 6

MissVelvetDress_75 · 07-16-2005, 09:42 AM

How did I miss this thread?

Tea in the Sahara, Murder By Numbers

and I am a HUGE fan of Sting's solo work.

Best Police videos:

Every Breath You Take
Wrapped Around Your Finger
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic *I fell in love with Sting because of this video*
Don't Stand So Close To Me

Oh how I love this band.

youtooellen · 07-16-2005, 10:33 AM

I was just listening to the Police

I looooove love love love The Police.

but the thing that kind of angers me is that in my opinion, many people find their song 'Every Breath You Take' to be P. Diddy's....

maybe it's just the people that I've seen.

either way, THE POLICE ARE AMAZING. I say 'are' because I'm still in high hopes of them rejoining some day..

loverippedaway · 07-16-2005, 07:16 PM

I miss the police...and like many others have said, I also hope they reform...I don't think it will happen, but it would be nice...My fav police song has to be "wrapped around your finger" I even did an acoustic cover of that song last week at a show I did at a coffee house, along with the Cures "plainsong." but anyway, the police were amazing. I love the fact that they went out while they were still on top, its rare to see, and I think some other bands should follow this path and not drag out a career with subpar work. Anyway...the Police..great band.

celia · 07-17-2005, 11:01 AM

I love The Police, wish I could have seen them live!

And yeah I have their greatest hits on video and their videos just really make me laugh, they are sooo ban. Dont stand so close to me is probably my favourite.

And Sting at Live 8 was great! Message ina bottle

JOFO · 07-17-2005, 07:35 PM

I think right now my favorite is "Spirits In The Material World".

that tune sounds like nothing before or since from anyone.

where did he get that bassline from? and those synth/guitar chords...

and stewert's drums....

a close second is "King Of Pain".

JOFO · 07-17-2005, 07:38 PM

also, I love the one squeak from the sax and the the two out of tune notes in the beginning.

the fact that they left that in is pure genius.

MsMofoGone · 07-17-2005, 08:22 PM

Absolutely in pure awe and

to see this thread back at the top !!

Well done JOFO !!

STING2 · 07-17-2005, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by verte76
Ooh, I loved the Police. I'll never forget spending the night on concrete so I could be first in line to get tickets on the Synchronicity tour. I thought Outlandos was underrated.

Which show or shows on the Synchronicity tour did you see?

STING2 · 07-17-2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by martha

Ok, these were both more than 20 years ago, keep that in mind; my memories may have been a bit compromised (and I went to tons of concerts).

The first time was at either the Forum or the Sports Arena in LA, and it was on the Zenyatta tour I think because Sting wore a Beat t-shirt in the Don't Stand video and I wore my Beat t-shirt to the concert. I remember thinking at the time how good the concert was because of how good they were playing.

The second time was at Hollywood Park (in LA) of all places, an outdoor racetrack. It was before U2 played the Memorial Coluseum (I can't spell that word, so I've given up on it) and I swore off outdoor shows. I should have listened earlier. Video screens at concerts were new, and the band seemed more fascinated with the video screens than making music. They took a break in the middle of the show to go backstage and perform antics that were broadcast on the screen. I can't remember what tour is was. I didn't keep track of things like that back then. A new album came out, I went to see the concert.

The Hollywood Park show was in the first week of September of 1983 on the Synchronicity Tour. I can find the exact date later. It appears you skipped the Ghost in the Machine Tour which played the Forum 3 nights in a row in 1982. The Sports Arena show on Zenyatta was one of the last USA shows for the Zenyatta tour and took place in January 1981.

#1bonofan · 07-17-2005, 09:59 PM

The police are freaking amazing!!!

Some of my fav's are: Walking on the moon, King of Pain, Spirits in the material world, Don't stand so close to me (...just to name a few)

They are so original.

#1bonofan · 07-17-2005, 11:19 PM

... So we can keep it at the top

MsMofoGone · 07-18-2005, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by #1bonofan
... So we can keep it at the top

BEST POST EVER !!

#1bonofan · 07-18-2005, 07:34 AM

Thanks!

martha · 07-18-2005, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by STING2
The Hollywood Park show was in the first week of September of 1983 on the Synchronicity Tour. I can find the exact date later. It appears you skipped the Ghost in the Machine Tour which played the Forum 3 nights in a row in 1982. The Sports Arena show on Zenyatta was one of the last USA shows for the Zenyatta tour and took place in January 1981.

Thank you!

It seems unlikely that I wouldn't have seen them on the Ghost tour. Unlikely, but quite possible.

phanan · 07-18-2005, 06:37 PM

I wish I'd seen The Police live. At least I've seen Sting.

martha · 07-18-2005, 08:55 PM

Yeah, but then you'd be old like me.

martha · 07-19-2005, 09:23 AM

STING2, are you in the US?

If you are, you may be able to benefit from my housecleaning.

Contact a mod, have the mod contact me, and I'll either email you or you can email me. I have something for you.

Bono's shades · 07-19-2005, 04:35 PM

Oh, yeah, another band I love that broke up before I got a chance to see them!

A lot of bands talk a lot of b.s. about how unique they are, but with the Police it was really true. There was no one quite like them before and no one quite like them since.

martha · 07-20-2005, 11:14 AM

again

I just found evidence of my attendance at a Ghost tour show. So, I either saw them three times (which I doubt, seeing as I can only picture two shows in my head) or what I thought was Zenyatta was indeed Ghost.

Either way STING2, check your email.

STING2 · 07-20-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by martha
again

I just found evidence of my attendance at a Ghost tour show. So, I either saw them three times (which I doubt, seeing as I can only picture two shows in my head) or what I thought was Zenyatta was indeed Ghost.

Either way STING2, check your email.

Well, Sting wore the Beat shirt on the Zenyatta Tour, not the Ghost Tour from what I have seen, but perhaps he wore it that night. I presume you have the ticket stub for the Ghost tour, what does it say?

07-16-2005, 09:42 AM	#101
MissVelvetDress_75 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: basking in my post-concert glow still mesmerized by the orbit of his hips..Also Holding Bono Close as he requested. Posts: 25,776 Local Time: 09:30 PM	How did I miss this thread? Tea in the Sahara, Murder By Numbers and I am a HUGE fan of Sting's solo work. Best Police videos: Every Breath You Take Wrapped Around Your Finger Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic I fell in love with Sting because of this video Don't Stand So Close To Me Oh how I love this band. __________________

07-16-2005, 10:33 AM	#102
youtooellen New Yorker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,580 Local Time: 08:30 PM	I was just listening to the Police I looooove love love love The Police. but the thing that kind of angers me is that in my opinion, many people find their song 'Every Breath You Take' to be P. Diddy's.... maybe it's just the people that I've seen. either way, THE POLICE ARE AMAZING. I say 'are' because I'm still in high hopes of them rejoining some day.. __________________

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07-16-2005, 07:16 PM	#103
loverippedaway The Fly Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 216 Local Time: 08:30 PM	I miss the police...and like many others have said, I also hope they reform...I don't think it will happen, but it would be nice...My fav police song has to be "wrapped around your finger" I even did an acoustic cover of that song last week at a show I did at a coffee house, along with the Cures "plainsong." but anyway, the police were amazing. I love the fact that they went out while they were still on top, its rare to see, and I think some other bands should follow this path and not drag out a career with subpar work. Anyway...the Police..great band.

07-17-2005, 11:01 AM	#104
celia New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: all maps welcome Posts: 2,766 Local Time: 01:30 AM	I love The Police, wish I could have seen them live! And yeah I have their greatest hits on video and their videos just really make me laugh, they are sooo ban. Dont stand so close to me is probably my favourite. And Sting at Live 8 was great! Message ina bottle

07-17-2005, 07:35 PM	#105
JOFO Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,422 Local Time: 01:30 AM	I think right now my favorite is "Spirits In The Material World". that tune sounds like nothing before or since from anyone. where did he get that bassline from? and those synth/guitar chords... and stewert's drums.... a close second is "King Of Pain".

07-17-2005, 07:38 PM	#106
JOFO Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,422 Local Time: 01:30 AM	also, I love the one squeak from the sax and the the two out of tune notes in the beginning. the fact that they left that in is pure genius.

07-17-2005, 08:22 PM	#107
MsMofoGone Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where is not important... Posts: 26,742 Local Time: 07:30 PM	Absolutely in pure awe and to see this thread back at the top !! Well done JOFO !!

07-17-2005, 09:59 PM	#110
#1bonofan New Yorker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: where a crowd has gathered in black & white Posts: 2,800 Local Time: 08:30 PM	The police are freaking amazing!!! Some of my fav's are: Walking on the moon, King of Pain, Spirits in the material world, Don't stand so close to me (...just to name a few) They are so original.

07-17-2005, 11:19 PM	#111
#1bonofan New Yorker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: where a crowd has gathered in black & white Posts: 2,800 Local Time: 08:30 PM	... So we can keep it at the top

07-18-2005, 07:34 AM	#113
#1bonofan New Yorker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: where a crowd has gathered in black & white Posts: 2,800 Local Time: 08:30 PM	Thanks!

07-18-2005, 06:37 PM	#115
phanan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the darkness on the edge of town Posts: 25,657 Local Time: 08:30 PM	I wish I'd seen The Police live. At least I've seen Sting.

07-18-2005, 08:55 PM	#116
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,555 Local Time: 06:30 PM	Yeah, but then you'd be old like me.

07-19-2005, 09:23 AM	#117
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,555 Local Time: 06:30 PM	STING2, are you in the US? If you are, you may be able to benefit from my housecleaning. Contact a mod, have the mod contact me, and I'll either email you or you can email me. I have something for you.

07-19-2005, 04:35 PM	#118
Bono's shades Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The back of beyond Posts: 5,046 Local Time: 07:30 PM	Oh, yeah, another band I love that broke up before I got a chance to see them! A lot of bands talk a lot of b.s. about how unique they are, but with the Police it was really true. There was no one quite like them before and no one quite like them since.

07-20-2005, 11:14 AM	#119
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,555 Local Time: 06:30 PM	again I just found evidence of my attendance at a Ghost tour show. So, I either saw them three times (which I doubt, seeing as I can only picture two shows in my head) or what I thought was Zenyatta was indeed Ghost. Either way STING2, check your email.