The Police - Driven To Tears

[MerelyAFigureHead]

Was going through an old box from high school and found a ticket stub for Day on the Green 1983 in Oakland - The Police, the Fixx, Madness, Oingo Boingo, and the Thompson Twins. That was a few lifetimes ago

[Ellipser]

"subdivisions"

[ViyuVanni]

Thumbs up if Bruno Mars' tweet brought you here!

[inthebiscuits]

They had so much talent between them, three was too many for one band.

[captmclain]

My all time favorite song by the band!

[NormalOverrated]

Oh, dear God ! I've seen Sting here, in Bucharest, last week, on his Symphonicity tour. The man is simply amazing ! For the first couple of hours in my life I didn't care about anything else around me; it was just me with Sting, the wonderful orchestra, Jo Lawry & Dominic Miller ! The perfect set for my soul. Half of my dream was finally coming true.

The other half ? I would give anything to witness the incredible phenomenon of the three of them put together ! Man, Andy and Stewart !

[danielsc7]

Awsome song!

[DancingDementor01]

Stew was mad sexy! He's fantastic on drums! He blew me away!

[mikeydudez120]

Stewart Copeland is god, if you pray to a deity of percussion.

[MultiNabokov]

@mikeydudez120 absolutely correct. The man is an angel.

[Kingrob30]

Like 135!

[mharrin5507]

coke-aerobics.

[glassoul]

@mharrin5507

Actually, this is natural time keeping mechanism for him. He always did this swaying.

Now go look at the live videos in Montreal & Atlanta from the Synchronicity tour if you want to see him fidgeting on stage...

[brianallancobb]

I like the look on Stewart Copeland's face at the end.

Yeah, you got anything else?

Love Andy Summer's Rickenbacker, Sting's Fender Precision, and I've never seen anybody beat the shit out of their drums like Stewart Copeland.

I thought Ginger Baker was the nuts.

But Stewart Copeland is the nuts. There's never been a drummer like him.

[hrhreinn]

Best Drummer Ever.

[MittNamnFrigolit]

One of the greatest rockbands!

[squbasub]

Ma vaffanculo

[legbider]

Stinks best song.

[crodariful]

In the video called "Police around the world" (VHS) the version of this song is quite differente... More violent.. If I'm not wrong it was recordede in Paris, and something happened with someone in the publci...Sting seems to be strung on something, he curses in between the words of the song, spits on whoever is the object and actuallu threatens someone in the public.. Maybe some white powder up his non-operated on nose? Angry at something? Straaaange....

[TravellingMan79]

@crodariful A guy in the audience spat on him. That's why he went nuts at him

[crodariful]

@TravellingMan79 : You're right... I remember now.. (can't see the VHS, machine's dead) But he was a little over-reactive... I love him dearly, but he wasn't quite himself... I understand that being spat is disgusting but... he keeps cursing half the song...

[crodariful]

@TravellingMan79 My poor baby sting spat by some nuthead??? How awful....

@NormalOverrated How lucky to see them live these days... enjoy the memories....

[videolover61]

This is when Sting was cool...

[jwahh]

I don't how much they liked each other but damn they were good. The Beatles and Stones more less liked / like each other. Not these guys.

[Braunheim]

This is how I remember the fire of music in my youth..

My gratitude to the poster.

[RobbGardner]

Copeland, arguably one of the best drummers from that time...

[DontVoteCameron]

@RobbGardner NO argument he was just so solid.... and then you get jerks saying Ringo Starr was the best ever?! LOL and ROFL

Put them in a 'drum off' and Starr would be in the fire burnt out with his fan mail begging 'peace and love' after under a minute.

What a drummer and what a 'Reggata de Blanc' band...

[mrbrianmccarthy]

Copeland=AWESOME DRUMMER.Sting=Great songwriter and bassist,good singer also. Andy Summers--Classic guitar sound,great guitar voicings. The Police= GREAT Band.

[charlesroyka]

To many cameras and not enough food. This line speaks absolutely clear to me and I bet this is why it was written. Just food for thought. But on the same side of the coin who is the camera pointed at here. ?

[rekkof]

Sorry but....I do not care who started the group...... no Sting no Police....That is like RHCP with out Flea aint/wouldn't of ever happened....that being said these are the most amazing 3 guys on the planet!

[kleo8577]

This band would be nothing without Copeland. The man is a machine. Love him.

[halandreos79]

the 3 together bring MAGIC!!!

[youkiktube]

Andy Summers is one of my favorite guitarist but no kidding, is one of the worst solo player I know, except on records (don't know why!) Listen the solo in the same title on zenyatta mondata. I love the Police.

[beowulven]

It says something when my least favorite member of a band is the primary songwriter and singer of songs I love. This is a strong team.

[Fjord76]

One of the best Police song imo

Great version here.Thanks for posting.

[iliveinthepast]

I want to go back!

[heavydutydudes]

Massive Bass line

[jettwonder]

I've got this song on my cd. It brings memories of when I was in high school. Great song thanks for posting and happy holidays!

[19gastonazo70]

no me gusta confrontar con nadie.

the police ha sido un referente de mí generación. esta canción resume todo un sentimiento.

[niggafrom901]

@19gastonazo70 what?

[Markinvention]

Well said ord1711.

Watching Copeland was a concert in itself! Just about to buy his autobiography.

[Chribinator]

Yeah, one of the greatest drummers of all time!

[ord1711]

I'd pay for a video of a Police concert with the camera on Stewart the whole time.

[777jackpot1]

@ord1711 pervert

[MobiusBandwidth]

@ord1711 he released a documentary with lots of footage from his kit cam.

[brianallancobb]

@ord1711

Got that right.

[elAntxoa1]

@ord1711 Only one camera?

Two for each arm and and one for each leg, at least. And indeed that should be never enough, i think.

Copeland and Krupa are both, the best drummers ever.

[robram818]

@elAntxoa1 and Vinnie Colaiuta, Tony Williams, Omar Hakim, Buddy Rich, Joel Taylor, Terry Bozzio, David Weckl and let's not for get Neil Peart and Billy Cobham! lol!

[beowulven]

@ord1711

Stewart in more than just a drummer. He's a super-hero.

[jjhawksjj]

One of my favorite bands of all time. Sting is pure genius. Andy is incredible. Stewart is without a doubt one of the most underrated drummers of all time. Just incredible rhythm that Stewart puts into every tune.

Sad that they can't get along. I saw them all on Spectacle with Elvis Costello and they still talk about the friction between them...

[portbalto]

Absolute talent--all of them!!

[SmokePotplayWoW]

pretty gnarly sound for just 3 guys

[MartiW]

Saw them live a year ago.. they can still produce a massive sound for just 3 guys!

[wickedgrin]

Stewart is just amazing. I always wanted to do this tune in the bands i was in in school but we never had a drummer that was nearly gnarly enough for this.

[bds1167]

Stewart is my FAVORITE drummer hands down and this concert seals it!!!!!! I love Neil Peart and Alan White, but shit, this guy transformed from a progressive rock group (Curved Air) to the biggest new wave/ biggest band of the '80's through today. Stewart, YOU ARE GOD.

[3Martina4]

he's my fav drummer too!!! i saw him in turin two years ago... amazing!!! he's not human XD

[bds1167]

Go Andy, Go!!!!

[oepoeroe]

Mr. john wright is a very great drummer but stewart is a little bit better

[MightySaturn5]

Most people associate a better drummer with band preference-from a technical perspective much of Dream Theaters music is more complex then Rush's however much of Rush's music has a greater appeal, for example the song Tom Sawyer is playable by any decent drummer but has very musical drumming -not just drumming over the music but adding its own musical contribution (like a guitar).

Mr. Portnoy can easily do either however D.T.'s music seems a bit overkill at times.

Its really about preference.

[fuckamericanidiot]

i would pick a tony iommi riff like into the void over anything by dragonforce any day

[MightySaturn5]

agreed

[shaanfahey]

Aside from obvious technical skill, saying a drummer is "better" than another is like saying lasagna is better than fried chicken: it's a matter of preference. Keith Moon could not have played like Neil PEERT nor would he want to. It wasn't his style. Terry Bozzio could learn PEERT'S hardest solo in about an hour and improve on it many times over that same day, if that's your cup of tea. I just like Copeland's music better.

[seanhearn10]

sorry stripes but keith moon was a much better drummer than PEERT is or will ever be

[daalman]

Urgh! A music war....wow. I actually had that record. Trippy.

[iluffpron]

You cant compare stewart copeland with the likes of neil peart and lars ulrich, he is completely unique. Id like to see lars ulrich play the polyrythems he can

[Joyster2212]

Omg great song, Andy's solo is OFF THE HOOK!

[Lemmy4ever333]

this song is so cool

[jrc3ky]

lmao, its Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Stewart Copland, Phil Collins! Didnt see that coming , did ya?

Bless

[EEEmusic]

cool I love Andy summers he is the best guitarist

[SpankRamen2]

I like this live version better than the album version! They really are great live!

[chinesefoodskrip]

How about copeland isnt he amazing He is better then neil pert and knows that drumlines aren't the same things over and over again.

[BanOxyCred]

He's cataloged as the second best 80's drummer.Top 5 best 80's Rock drummers:

1.Lars Ulrich(Metallica)

2.Stwart Copeland(The Police)

3.Phil Collins(as himself and Genesis)

4.Rick Allen(Def Leppard-even with just one arm, he's a very good drummer)

5.Nicko Mc Brian(Iron Maiden)

[jetershomie]

I could bring shame to that list off the top of my head in about 2 secs, smoking a joint, rolling, jerkin off, while doing my taxes.

I'm too lazy and tired right now tho, zzzzzZZZzzzz

[BanOxyCred]

if you are a fucking britney spears fan, go the hell and make comments about her! fucking bitch!

[babylonkid]

i agree. its ok, this guy doesnt listen to metal. but the drummers mentioned are good as well. i gotta say though, the def leopard drummer? come on.

[BanOxyCred]

that's it...suck my dick and sleep well, bitch

[ascort106]

Why the fuck aren't Steve Gadd and Neil Pert on that list?!

[chinesefoodskrip]

For the same reason John Bonham and Chad Smith aren't. Different era

[ascort106]

Rush was definately active in the 80's, and Steve Gadd has done studio work for many great names for the past 4 or 5 decades.

[chinesefoodskrip]

I did not know that...Thank you for the enlightenment.

[Boudosaved]

Steward is one of the best. Neil Peart is up there. Rick Allen is great. Makes you wonder what he could have become with 2 arms, but listen to him on the first 3 Leppard albums. He kicks ass.

[Nemova]

Bravo!! *claps*

[rater13]

This gut is preety good. He like goes around the world studying different drum styles. But him, Neil Pert, and Lars are pretty equal if you ask me.

[stripes154]

i would never disrespect copeland, god knows he's better at playing the drums than i'll ever be at anything i ever attempt but, neil peart he is not !!! that's just a fact. and for all the people who want to suck buddy rich's ass, rich wasn't near peart THIRTY years ago. anf for chinesefoodscrip.. 1. it's pronounced PEERT, i'm so fucking sick of people calling him pert. and 2. He is better then neil pert and knows that drumlines aren't the same things over and over again. that statement tells me

[stripes154]

that you are either severly mentally handicapped or you have never listened to rush which in either case makes me feel very sorry for you. peart will be the first to say that rich is the greatest and he'll never be half as good, but if you ask me that is just neil being neil.. modest to a fault. the sad thing is i think neil actually believes that sometimes which if he does it would be one of the EXTREMELY rare cases in which peart was wrong. neil peart is god, end of story. iluffpron.. lars ..

[stripes154]

ulrich can play shit your feeble mind can't start to fathom. none of those lames asses mentioned earlier ( phil collins, RICK FUCKING ALLEN?? C'MON !! ) could beat the sweat off the balls of guys like mat cameron, chris adler, raymond hererra, bill bruford, mike portnoy or about a dozen others i could mention. the fact remains however that neil peart has took the art as far as it can go, and if it can go any farther.. it will be peart that does it. also please try to remember it's peert not pert

[PaulC39]

@stripes154 Stewart Copeland is in my top ten list of drummers although overall Neil Peart is my favorite. Bonham,Moon, Paice, Cozy Powell, Steve Smith, Scott Rockenfield are other great drummers in my list.

[jerste]

@PaulC39

Copeland is great. No Copeland: no Copeland: no Police.

[OralAgreement69]

@jerste no sting no police, are you kidding

[The4thGuy]

@OralAgreement69 Hell no he ain't. Stewart started the band in the first place!

[moonshark21]

Yeah, Andy Summers can do more with a guitar when he's only given 8 bars than most guitarists can do with an entire album!!!

[webdemarcio]

01:42 - Nice guitar solo by Andy Summers. What a guitar sound!!!!

A lot of people say he´s the master of guitar textures and can´t make an interesting solo - well, this video shows the opposite.

[upikot]

@webdemarcio

i'd nominate "the edge" for that title...

[Fakename70]

@upikot

Whoa, not so fast. Edge plays in a band whose music doesn't necessarily require "an interesting solo". I've never felt cheated during a U2 track if Edge doesn't step-out for a solo. How many fans of, say, Clapton, can say the same?

[politicsequalsgarbag]

@webdemarcio A lot of people don't know sh!t but talk about it like they do, anyway.

[ct92404]

At about 2:40 they really let it rip and show what they're made of!

[ct92404]

Sting was SO much cooler when he was young...The Polce were almost before my time, but I really liked his songs from that time a lot better than anything he does now. I don't think he could ever write songs like this now. Someone needs to remind him of when he was Gordon Sumner and tell him to get his edge back.

[julietxi]

A melhor música deles!!!

E veja que escolher a melhor do police é difícil!!

[cantbeleive1t2]

I saw the at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 5th.

[YRSAL]

Thanks for posting .. the group is playing in Denmark today BUT i don't have a ticket ARRRRRRRGGGH!!!

[padistedor]

Shame we don't get music like this anymore.

[mparesi7]

Amazing performance from on of the most innovative rock bands of all time. The Police: their sound, musical ability and lyrical depth give them a package nobody can touch. Saw them in June and July, they still have every bit of charisma and dexterity as seen here!

[dhukka123]

Problem of world hunger and climate change. Prophecy says many will die. Driven to tears and suffering in many form and ways. Law of karma? Sting teacher of philosophy doing yoga and meditating. There is no political solution to our troubled evolution. Man is at a lower level of evolution than man of yesterday. Thanks.

[Ilikealtandpunkrock]

I like this song but everyone makes it seem like such a difficult song to play on the bass

[andrewlewis963]

even stinger was younger once

[guyvonjon]

best live version I have heard or seen...

[NicolasNS]

awesome

[cisco9x]

Awesome track from Zanyatta Mondatta