Yas! The police are incredible. Stewart Copeland is an INCREDIBLE drummer. One of the greats.

Message in a bottle, dont stand so close to me, sprits in the material world, every little thing she does is magic....these are can’t miss

From Wiki: The Police lead singer Sting wrote the song inspired by the prostitutes he saw near the band's seedy hotel in Paris, France, where the Police were lodged in October 1977 to perform at the Nashville Club. The song's title comes from the name of the character in the play Cyrano de Bergerac, an old poster of which was hanging in the hotel foyer.[9] Sting had originally conceived the song as a bossa nova, although he credits Police drummer Stewart Copeland for suggesting its final rhythmic form as a tango. During recording, Sting accidentally sat down on a piano keyboard in the studio, resulting in the atonal piano chord and laughter preserved at the beginning of the track.[10] As a nod to the gaffe, Sting is credited in the liner notes for playing "butt piano."

Spirits in the Material World and Every Little Thing She Does is Magic are two good ones with a beat.

Well, it's pretty obvious that Brad and Lex have never seen the movie "48 Hours".

'Walking on the Moon' is my favorite Police song. They have an impressive discography to choose from.

I SANG THE REDLIGHT PART OF THIS SONG TO MY 9TH GRADE "SOCIAL STUDIES" TEACHER BACK IN 79' AFTER I FOUND OUT THAT HER NAME WAS "ROXANNE" SHE WASN'T PLEASED 🤷‍♂️

Whenever I hear this song, I hear Eddie Murphy in my head. Ya know?

Lex's facial expressions as she finds out Roxanne's profession was pure entertainment. It's hard to imagine it getting any better.

This was one of their very best songs...next "So Lonely" please!

I love that look on Lex's face when she realizes what the song is about LOL

Early Police were definitely reggae influenced ( with a hint of jazz). Nice tune and nice pick up on the vibe 👍

The seventies and eighties were highly inspired by the Jamaican culture in the UK ,and thank god for it.

"Message in a Bottle" is a better example of the Police's musical talent. As is "Synchronicity II".

Good catch on how "saving" Roxanne is a bad idea. A lot of Police songs are sung from the perspective of someone who does NOT have their shit together. In the late 70s England, basically ska/reggae and punk were all that was on the radio. A label exec flat out told them they were too good on their instruments to make it big.

KING OF PAIN - POlice Next guys its a very good song and emotional

Will need to do “Beds Too Big Without You” from the Police.

Stewart Copeland's drumming on this track is a revelation. I read a critic once describe it as "implosive." Sting's iconic vocal is genius, conveying the pain of a poor couple enduring by whatever means necessary. Guitarist Andy Summers turns the traditional reggae guitar back-beat on its head. Fantastic in every respect.

Early Police is very reggae. At least one of their classic hit songs “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” was recorded as a reggae song in the 70s and then again as a pop rock song in the 80s.

Don't underestimate what appears to be simple song writing. There's world class talent among this band, especially Stewart Copeland (drummer) and Andy Summers (guitar)

If you liked this check out the Police "Don't Stand So Close to Me" and "Every Thing She Does is Magic." For some solo Sting, try "Desert Rose."

"Message in a Bottle" and "Can't Stand Losing"

Try listening to 'So lonely' or 'The bed's too big without you' or' Bring back the night' to see their early great period and their true style. Loved everything by the Police but the drumming is what made it.

WALKING ON THE MOON IS A GREAT SONG

Please try "Walking on the moon" or "Every thing she does is magic". You can just imagine the drinking game that goes with this song?

Led Zeppelin has a kinda reggae song called “D’yer Mak’er”. Quite cool

ROOOOOOXANNNE! we use to run around singing this in the 80s...

Tea in the Sahara is one of my favs from them but isn’t necessarily one of their big hits. I guess it’s more of a deep album cut. The story and the whole atmosphere of the song have always been very impactful to me. It’s a sad and melancholy yet beautiful at the same time.

I grew to love this band when I got older even though I was a teenager at there peak.. At 55 I realize how brilliant they were.. Amazing three man band

Lead singer Sting wrote "Every Breath You Take" in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and couple years ago he did a Reggae Album with Shaggy "44/876" .The album won an award for Best Reggae Album at the 61st Grammy Awards in February 2019.

"Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" has a very Caribbean influence. Check it out.

Every Little Thing She Does is Magic is so fun!

Stewart Copeland is one of my fav all time drummers. The early albums of this band are badass.

Their "Synchronicity II" is outstanding, in addition to all the other suggestions. They are reggae-influenced especially on "Walking On The Moon" and "Bring On The Night".

The Police were very influenced by the Reggae scene in London, along with the punk scene. They blended them together to get their own sound.

Police and Duran Duran is my 80's British bands forever, they give that awesome mood what you feel.

"Every little thing she does is magic" should be an obligation of "The Police" ;) And there is many more - of course mentioned a lot by the others.

If Brad doesn't get this song, I give up.

Lex is hitting on the fusion aspect. They are rooted in jazz and actually came from the punk music scene. Great band.

"I Can't Stand Losing You" is another great one from this band! Also, start thinking about Violent Femmes, guys...

Yess. When I used to drink and this song would come on my buddies and I would try to sip our beer every time they said Roxanne. Good stuff

Do "message in a bottle" by the police. Their drummer is awesome, Stewart Copeland

You gotta do Walking on the moon next. it's got that sound your talking about.the police are fire!

They had many musical influences. They are one of the greatest bands to come out of the late 70's.

Brad's got the best pause game in the business. He waits until the full cycle of the song completes, and the verse is about to begin again. Waiting until the verse starts again, in case there's a little solo that he might interrupt. I see you Brad.

All's I can hear is Eddie Murphy ROXANNE ! The Police were called Punk and New wave and a couple other words 😲

Had a fun time viewing this reaction. It gave me some good chuckles when I saw Lex's facial expressions 😀 You guys doing a great job. 👌🏻👍🏻

If you liked them like this, definitely check out "Walking on the Moon".

would love to hear what you think of UK SKA from around the same time as this. The Specials, The Beat, The Selector - all a blend of influence including Reggae/dancehall

Try "Message in a Bottle" or "Walking on the Moon."

We used to play a brutal drinking game to this "Two teams, Team Roxanne and Team Redlight, you had to drink everytime you heard your word, good times.

I LOVED both of your reactions on this one. ❤️

I want to recommend the song "Walking on the Moon" by The Police. Stewart Copland's drumming - where he creates the effect of an echo (not an echo machine) to give the impression of floating in zero gravity - is sublime! Please react to that song. And there are so many other good Police songs to hear and to which to react. This was a great band in their heyday and their integration of reggae and rock was and remains unique.

Saw these guys in Toronto Live with my dad in Toronto. Amazing performance! will never forget it!

Love me some Police! Do more Police! I recommend "Hole in My Life", "Bring On the Night", and "When the World Is Running Down", but there are a hundred awesome songs by these guys. They started off as a punk band with so much talent they were considered "fake punks" by most of the UK punk scene... they knew how to play jazz so obviously they weren't "real punks". lol Like other great punk bands like The Clash, they incorporated a lot of ska and reggae/dub influences in their music.

Message in a Bottle, So Lonely, Murder by Numbers… all three super solid songs with beastly rhythms and melodies.

They have a past "Ever since I knew ya, I'd never talk down to ya." so he was not a customer, but a friend.

The Police were one of many punk bands who went to Jamaica to learn reggae rifs etc.

so many police songs. Message in a Bottle. Driven to Tears. Every Little Thing She Does. Spirits In The Material World. Such a great band. Smart lyrics and incredible musicianship.

The Police have a lot of cool songs. I like Walking on the Moon, The Bed's Too Big Without You, Synchronicity.

I can't stand losing, walking on the moon,message in a bottle, wrapped around your finger, synchronicity, all great songs to react to👍

Message in a Bottle - The Police

Lex, you nailed the description of The Police sound. It's a fusion of rock, reggae, and jazz influences. All three of them were very talented musicians in their own right. Stuart Copeland (the drummer) went on to write film scores and he even wrote an opera after the band broke up, and of course Sting (bass player and lead singer) has had a long and very successful solo career since the band broke up.

Brad's right, do what makes you happy, 'you do you'. Don't worry about the next person. I love your end of song chats 💜 and how you break down and analyse the songs. Keep it going.

I saw sting in Darien Lake. I won the chance to go to the sound check. Sting was incredibly charming and invited people up to sing. One woman, a music teacher came up and sang a duet with him. He quipped that he had been a music teacher but couldn’t afford it, so became “a rockstar instead” and later dedicated the song to “the new friend I made this afternoon”. Classy guy

Spirits in the Material World...A must!

I really appreciate both Brad and Lex’s interpretations of this one. Firstly- hell yes to not saving people who don’t want to be saved, and to letting people do what they want. And I love the idea that this is sung from the perspective of a delusional client. It’s so good. I’d also add that I always personally heard a fair amount of irony in the song. He says “I wouldn’t talk down to ya”, but then follows it up with “I know MY mind is made up, so put away your makeup” and “Told ya once, I won’t tell you again”. That sounds pretty bloody condescending to me, which is why I think the interpretation from Brad and Lex is so spot on- this is a dude who is putting his own wishes onto Roxanne, and doesn’t seem to care much what she actually feels about it all. And that whole “white knight coming to save the poor hooker” thing is absolutely something that delusional clients fall right into. So they’re both right, I reckon. Don’t try to save someone if they haven’t asked you to, let them do what they want, and this is totally some delusional client who thinks he’s Roxanne’a white knight.

Great to hear Police, try Walking on the Moon another big hit in the UK. Great channel guys always enjoy your reactions Brad's confusion and Lex's enthusiasm a great double act.

Good one to share!!! Thank-you!! Another reggae-esque song by them: Walking on the Moon So good with imagery....

I. Love. This. Song. Sting was the lead for the Police. Dude and dudette you have made me very happy playing this!

I love Stuart Copeland's drum playing. And being a musician myself I can see why it drove Sting crazy.

It's a drinking game too. 1 drinks on 'Roxanne', the other on 'put on the red light'. Have fun!

I love watching the two of you react. Brad - I can see the wheels turning in your head. And Lex - wears your emotions on full view. It's interesting that you mentioned stalking. The Police did another song, "Every Breath You Take" ... and it was about a stalker. (Which Sting later said was kinda weird that a lot thought the song was about something else and used it for their wedding song.) As to the song and Band - I saw Sting once with Annie Lenox and he was wow.

The Police had lots of hits in the 80s. They were big, like stadium tours big.

The look of shock on the girls face was hysterical! ❤️

this song was inspired by sting in Germany where they stayed above a brothel, that was their accommodations while performing in Germany!

I love her head bobbing. She was really into it. Lol love yall

God bless the genious at the drums, Stewart Copeland absolute master.

The Police always incorporated reggae into their sound.

You nailed it.The Police were one of the first rock bands to use Reggae rhythms in their songs. Especially on their first two albums. And they did use a lot of jazz chords that were not typical of rock music.

Kudos to Lex for spotting the reggae influence. Look up "The Bed's Too Big Without You" from Reggatta de Blanc. They really paid their dues with that one.

Arguably the best 3 piece band of all time...imho....their music is just the best....get down this rabbit hole. Sting as a solo artist is also worth checking out.

Reggae had a huge scene in London mid 70's with the punk rockers.

The Police is so great. One of the best bands in the business. Stewart Copeland is one of my favorite drummers of all time.. I tell people The Police is Classic Rock with a Reggae vibe. My personal Fave tracks are : -Spirits In The Material World -When The World Is Running Down, You Make The Best Of What's Still Around -Driven To Tears -Voices Inside My Head -Invisible Sun -Synchronicity I

An awesome tune from an awesome time. I still have the vinyl record in my library.

Lex you nailed it when you said that you hear hints of reggae and jazz - the lead singer - Sting - was a student of both. Both influenced his singing / songwriting.

This is the song that got me into Rock. Me and my cousins and uncles were driving, and one of my cousins sang "roxanne" and then we'd hit the rest. Great memory

Ooh I do love a bit of a music trivia story... In the studio, Sting sits against a piano and laughs - they kept it in. it's at 0:10 on your video :)

"Message in a Bottle" is a must

Rooooxxxxxxaaaannnneeeee, this is the fucken jam when in the groove at work

Lex's face. priceless. That's the first song by The Police i ever heard.

SECRET JOURNEY Every Little Thing She Does is Magic On Any Other Day (oh there's gotta be a lyric video for this one)

The Police are the shit! They kinda created their own thing. They're all trained jazz musicians, but kludged in punk and reggae. They have a ton of amazing songs.

Used this song for our drinking game.... everytime he sings roxanne, take a drink of your pint! Needed 2 an 1/2 pints for the full version 🤣🍻🤣

A GREAT English band with a Yankee drummer! One of my faves at primary skool was Canary in a Coal Mine.

They sooooo many good songs, King Of Pain, Wrapped Around Your Finger, Synchronicity I and II, Don't Stand So Close To Me, Spirits In A Material World, Everything She Does Is Magic, Invisible Sun, So Lonely, Can't Stand Losing You, Message In A Bottle, Bring On The Night and more

This was their first hit. In a documentary Sting says he was blown away when he heard a window washer outside his hotel window whistling Roxanne.

Lex totally got it, first listen: Reggae & Jazz were the main influences for the band, in fusing elements of punk and rock. In the 70's there was an explosion of Reggae and Ska influences particularly in London, where the Police were formed. Sting wrote most of the songs, but they were a 3 piece and every member of the group brought something to the arrangement. The drummer, Stewart Copeland is an american who studied percussion from his boyhood, and would meet Sting and the guitar player Andy Summers in London. Stewart's older brother Miles, founded IRS records, which was one of the most influential record companies of the era. IRS signed many influential ska and punk influenced bands: The Go-go's, R.E.M. and Fine Young Cannibals to name a short list of many. With those contacts, and with Miles Copeland managing them, the Police became the best known of the many ska influenced bands of the era. They released 5 albums total, every one of which had giant radio hits on it. Roxanne was from their debut album Outlandos d'Amour. By the time they released their 5th album Synchronicity, they were the biggest band in the world, and then they essentially disbanded, as Sting went solo backed by some of the best known jazz session musicians. The band reunited and did a 30th anniversary tour in 2007-2008, which was quite good, but it is doubtful there will be another one given the tensions between Copeland and Sting.

So interesting, I've been listening to this song of rover 40 years, and it never occurred to me it had a reggae vibe - but you're right it does.

Nice reaction. I just subscribed because Lex looks like Alecia Keys....also like seeing people listen to music I grew up with for the first time!