When the world is running down - The Police trough the years

[xebio6]

Andy could've done tons of things with his uitar solo spot. He chose to play ONE NOTE and it all makes sense.

[rob343434333]

Best Song ever

[tjrrockandrollmaster]

I remember stealing my older sister's cassette copy of Zenyatta Mondatta to the point my mother had to buy me my own copy in Spring 1986. The Police still kick ass today.

[JavaJava4]

such a banging track the whole reason my i wanted to play drums 1981houston tx ridin my mongoose moto mag dig it

[BuuCity]

Nice upload, ty :)

[forestgumpaed]

superb posting,those memories are the finest of my young days.

[ltinsley2]

PURE EARGASM!!! stewart's locked into that snare, sting holdn it down with the funky low end and vocals and andy pulln up the rear with some mean guitar licks!!!

[redfishradical]

Funny, the press dwells on how their friction. But in an interview I read on line yrs ago dude made the mistake of asking Sting about not getting along with them. Sting called BS & said they butted heads because they were all so creative but Copeland & Summers are friends & he greatly respects their talent. In fact he said that at least to that time he'd send his solo recordings to Copeland before mastering because he trusted his opinion so much. An insanely talented/original group of artists!

[LuchiaTheGypsyFox]

@ redfishradical So true! Some songs I get hooked on and listen to over and over and several of The Police songs are like this and this one for sure. I had not heard this before today in years and cant stop hitting replay :) There is SOMETHING about the feel of some of their songs during that time frame that left one in a certain mood feeling a certain way that was different. Peace to you too and to all of you!

[redfishradical]

@LuchiaTheGypsyFox You're absolutely right, there is a palpable vibe from these guys, esp. Regatta De Blanc & Zenyatta that just leaves you up no matter what the hell is going on in your life. Man if I'm writing or something at my desk & this comes on I bust out some serious chair dancing! ;-) Peace out my friend!

[spizznightelf]

v c r lol

[ltinsley2]

FUNK comes in all shapes, sizes and COLORS! thanks for posting. God bless!

[PumaDown]

It doesn't matter if you're black or white...good music is good music and The Police is proof of that! Damn this is a good ass record!! Damn urban radio stations for not playing this when it was releasesd!!

[benjitherrien]

C'EST UNE SUPER CHANSON CA!

[DoomCity202]

One pitiful sole disliked this song

Probably based on thinking about repentance instead of enjoying the last

days or something crazy like that.

[humanpaul]

I think this is one of the best bass Sting has ever played during Police era. :D

[TheDROWNMAN]

Such a big sound for such a small band i luv it!

[rowdymax1]

Stewie Copeland...monster drummer

[n8tureboy]

REAL MUSIC people!

[MrChiffy]

this is quite possibly the greatest tune ever made

[dawggybonz]

i person disliked? It may have been Gordon himself.

this bring back alot of memeories. it was one the slickest song I had ever heard up til then, along wih mystery to me, and hendrix power of soul

[JesusTittyFuck]

the buildup from 2:00 to 2:20 is fucking great

[VTC110D]

A masterclass in musicmaking

[VTC110D]

A masterclass in musicmaking!

[cloudsoflace2005]

Love this song! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the Lyrics!

[2blackwolfeyes]

thank you. excellent sound quality.

[redfishradical]

...uh...that should've read "Theme song"...not so much with the "them" song...!

[redfishradical]

This was me & my inner circle of buddies I graduated highschool withs them song! Love it just as much today as I did back then. Wore out several copies on vinyl, a few casettes then finally got CDs when they came out! This is a song I can NEVER listen to just once. Just stick it on repeat & let it go... I grew up on Zep etc. but think the Police are one of the seminal groups rock music has produced or ever will produce. Hey, and really nice job on the slide show Brother! Peace!

[frankc32]

@redfishradical, well said bro'.

I can still hear this from Zenyatta, after "Driven To Tears", in sequence.

Just a great song from a great band.

Anyone who disagrres is a fucking idiot. No debate. A fucking idiot.

Cheers!

FrankC32

[redfishradical]

@frankc32 Right on Frankie! Well said brother!

[frankc32]

@redfishradical, back atcha' my friend.

This was a trio of fucking virtuosos, Sting, Andy and Stew.

Personalities aside...

Best. Music. Ever!!!

Cheers!

FrankC32

[choice2099]

The lyrics kinds describe where I'm at right now. Turn on the Video Game Same one I had for years Street Fighter Collection Same game I've had for years I drive around my old car Same one 13 years Headlights are running out Same ones I had for years When I get lonely Turn on Black Booty Babes Only porn I own Wanking off I hate When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around

[Khultan]

'....James Brown on The T.A.M.I. Show....'

[musicloverbabi]

The "Police" Rock!!! 

[earthalien77]

*** Great song...♥ it in the 80's & ♥ it now!

[therealsoulproduct]

Love this tune.

[spizznightelf]

v c r hahahahaa

[TheMoneyRide]

In 1981 I was 15...what a great song! Thanks Shangeris!!!!

[MrVeesworld]

@TheMoneyRide I was also 15 that year.

[TheMoneyRide]

In 1981 I was 15...what a great song!

[HOOSIERS35]

I've been listening to this for "YEARS and YEARS"

[KrystalTomlin]

I have been looking for the song like forever! I could've swore I've heard this in the movie 'Red Planet'.

Well, Thanks for the post!

[Nabelnoir]

@KrystalTomlin You did hear this in the movie "Red Planet" it was the club mix by Different Gear, titled "Different Gear VS. The Police".

[KrystalTomlin]

@Nabelnoir I did not know that! Thanks! :D

[TheBodyBuilder2012]

my favorite part is 1:48 to 2:19..good music to pump iron to..i will play this at my gym.

[aposkera]

great sound!!!! nice track...nice album!!!!!

[natmingmcf]

Luv this song

[TheInuyanma]

3:29. Oh, Sting, what big muscles you have~

[MrMactab]

one of my favorite police songs, the bass is strong,drums pure, guitar melodic, vocals soul flavored classic 3 piece

[pdbordelon]

Awesome but unexplicably you deleted the great drum snare crack at the beginning of the song...what a shame, very nice otherwise.

[Shangeris]

@pdbordelon I have no idea why that happened. I actually love that crack too!

[Kingrob30]

@Shangeris Awesome any chance of you including the lyrics? Thanks.

[Shangeris]

@Kingrob30 Thank you very much! Check the description

[Kingrob30]

@Shangeris Thanks. I used to have trouble with this and Doo doo doo Da da Da. LOL I guess I'll have to use Google to find out what the TAMI show is.

[daboe0909]

Pure Art

[djpaydro]

That's what im talking about...you cant beat these ol skool joints!

[Khultan]

@djpaydro

 Word.

[wgreenday95]

Una figata unica!!!