The Police - Truth Hits Everybody '83 (rare audio)

[Kaleu1971]

It´s the B-Side of the German 7"-Single "Synchronicity II"....

[MsJayney1]

Not heard this version before and I thought I'd heard everything the Police did, just goes to show you learn something new every day!! It sounds a bit earlier than 1983 to me.?

[jbrawnermusic]

"i don't mind spending every day standing outside in the pouring rain!" maroon 5 is damn lucky Sting hasa billion or so buck or else that scavage adam levine would be sued and shamed so bad that maroon rip off would never be able to show their face in public again!!!

[terrorizerr1]

check the cover of this song by german band, rage!

[genericgeorge]

this is like the redone version of Dont stand so close -  Inferior

[Rebelcast1]

I think its even better then "she will be loved"

I love the dark and haunting side of the Police

[satchvanjohnson41]

This right here is living proof that The Police were waaay ahead of their time, haha.

[Andyelmasry]

do u guys know which song has the part where it sounds like they're saying "ya lely ya lel" been looking for it literarly for years, is it even them?

[swinto2]

@Andyelmasry  "Regatta de Blanc" maybe

[admillnx6]

I just want to punch his stupid smug sting face.

[manuel1977l]

this is realy a great song, I like it than the original!

[masternate61]

I read when the police reformed in 2007 that they started writing a few tracks together. They actually recorded and presented their tracks but the record co thought it was not mainstream enough of a sound to put out. Considering their new stuff was very progressive and jazz influenced the band did not want to tarnish their legacy. The band decided not to work on another album and amicably parted ways for their last time following their final concert, Is there any chance of these tracks leaking

[alexatm15]

@masternate61 fuck mainstream, bastards

[xtyg]

sound like sting begin a built the sound for you solist carrera. is like Lazorus heart

[witchman1]

@xtyg Sting got Zen bout this time lmao.

[barramzer66]

j'adore cette version, tout ce que touche police se transforme en or

[MrSpinnerDunn]

I like this version much better. Especially the beginning.

[btc999]

I have a theory that Andy and Stewart just let Sting do what he wanted to most of the time, and sat back laughing at him. Really though, much love for Sting.

[Ahmesi85]

Interesting twist to the original, but given the sound, it does not sound as if it were cut in 1983, that was when synchronicity was released, and that had a unique sound all together. this sounds like it was re-cut in 1979-1980.

[kismetnyc]

I like this version a lot, thanks for sharing.

[marleySux]

holy shit ive never heard this version. and ive been collecting bootlegs forever. i love the internet

[Trumuzicfan192]

@marleySux Me Too!!! Sub!!!

[telqar]

this version is great!!! but original is the original

[cantbeleive1t2]

I like this version better than the original. This one is so relaxing.

[Didjoseph78]

marron 5 ...berkkkk!!!!

[dRaK0RaMone]

i say its a bit similir to Bette davis eyes by Kim carnes

[cantona70]

It's the b-side on "Synchronicity II" 7'singel

[flag4eva]

I do love this version. Sting ti so creative.

[xterra43]

this is no good, I like the original

[swiftonik]

Where exactly is this version from?

[Nigelxman]

This is such a great take of this song! Just brilliant. It's kind of OK that the Police were smoking lots of weed and snorting way too much coke at this point. It was never really the same after they became ridiculously huge and played Shea Stadium.  Just like the Beatles that was basically thier swan song. Oh except for the reunion tour.....yikes :-)

[Didjoseph78]

fucking version

rich harmony!

police atmosphere!

it's amazing to hear today!

Who can do better than Police today

I hope one day a new guy will come with a band that we could compare with Police ;)

[MissPlum01]

Where do these extra demo versions come from? They're really excellent :) Thanks for sharing!

[jazzmaster1972]

maroon 5 gets all their ideas from this one song

[SEANBANOG4]

hahahahaha

[anothergunner]

@jazzmaster1972 wow good call, man

[Fartdemon]

@jazzmaster1972 fuck maroon5

[royski9]

@jazzmaster1972 ya very obvious cloning on others too

[TheMissOuLaLa]

@jazzmaster1972

Adam Levine seems to be a great Police Fan, d'you think so too? :) No wonder, that band is incredible fantastic.

[iggydanzig]

"Truth Hits Everybody" was on their first album Outlandos d'Amour "Secret Journey" was on their 4th album Ghost in the Machine.

[MrRoryJames]

Err wasn't Secret Journey '81?

[housequaker]

This obviously became "Secret Journey" later!!!

[Millst0ne]

No it's 'Truth Hits Everybody' from Outlandos D'Amour

[PaganDuir]

amazing soulful song

[WhiteWolfDief]

Thanks for sharing! I like both versions. The original matches better with the aggressive lyrics and gets you into head-banging within the first two seconds. *g* And this version is deeper and Sting's voice is pure pleasure to listen to in this!

[MiKikaIwaShizaru]

I thought that there was supposed to be a Message in a Box Volume 2, which includes all the missing tracks from the first box set, including this song.

I read about it a couple years ago, but I guess it never came out.

[volfing]

Pure Genius

What a band....

[Eltroim]

I tho he was gunna say "And he wiiiiiiiill beeeee loved..." nEar the intro

[supastah2345]

ZOMG! almost the same!

this is better though.

[u2atomicbomb]

haha yeah i heard it too.

although maroon 5 only wish they were this good

[edwardpeach]

Yes - funny - I heard an interview with the front man from Maroon 5 saying that he wanted to write Every Breathe You Take, but that had been done, so he came up with You Will Be Loved. Interestingly their following record - Won't go home without you - is even more of a Police rip-off - structure, tempo, riff, piano octave piano on 2nd and 4th beats - copies EBYT to the letter. Presumet that's what the told their producer to do! Not in the same league of course, but at least he acknowledges them

[piginasack]

And then was apparently pi**ed when the Police re-formed at the same time as their album came out.

[RustySacks]

what an interesting and sparse 80's arrangement!

[xensboy]

O My God! What a wonderful surprise! This is so interesting. I love the bass at the very end, and there are many cool details in the version.

One gets the feeling that they could have done great stuff with anything at this point, even with the worst 1983 jingle . I imagine them Policefying other songs of their own, and those of others.

I hope more rarities come up. Thanks for uploading this : )

[darhshino]

vai tomar no seus cu gringos de merda vao para a puta ki pariu vcs n entendu nada ki vc estao falando bando de descraaçados comi sus mae ontem eles gritaran assim'what''what'

[2faatcaats]

pra k falar besteiras cara...

[SEANBANOG4]

life long police fan and just heard this one ......kinda grows on ya, will keep yiz posted. Sorry about the TOON goin down if ur checkin in there sting

[ADL1999]

This recording was included as a bonus in a double pack, gatefold version of the "Every Breath You Take/ Murder By Numbers" 7" single.

Truth Hits Everybody was labeled as a 1983 "Remix" version of the song. A live version of Man In A Suitcase could be found on its B side (labeled AM*01).

A 7"x14" vertical B&W portrait of the band, by Duane Michals, was printed inside the gatefold.

It was also the "European" B-side variant of the "Synchronicity II / Once Upon A Daydream" single (label AMS 9747).

[ADL1999]

It is interesing to note that the B-side of this bonus CD was included in The Police Box set, whilst this track wasn't.

My guess is that it's probably more of a "Sting" version of this song...

[masternate61]

does someone have an mp3 of this? i would love to have it

[dRaK0RaMone]

sounds very 80´s

[darhshino]

men I LOVE THIS MUSIC

[templetonrocks]

weak

[stewardjordan]

exelente tema

[centralparkdrive]

lol re the steward bob geldof comment - yeah! no kidding!

[mickaxl87]

I wish I could find this version to buy. It's different, but just as good.

[Yaziza]

I dont really like this one except for the chorous...the chorous is hot

[edscerbo]

If you mean the bridge by the chorus, then I agree. It sounds better with the original faster tempo.

[centralparkdrive]

Whoa does steward ever look like bob geldof in this photo!

[carstenneugebauer]

WOW, that blew me away! i never knew this rerecording existed, THANKS A WHOLE FUCKIN BUNCH FOR SHARING THIS!!!!! :-)

[EddieJet16]

THE POLICE ROCKS!!!!!

[ruadaspedras]

I think Maroon 5 stole the beginning, haha!

[Millst0ne]

(sigh) That's why its called a "Demo" !!

I dont some of these replies sometimes.

Some people just arent that bright.

[bryangoalie39]

do u live in Millstone, NJ, Millst0ne?

[Millst0ne]

Hey Bryan ... no not from Millstone, NJ ... I didnt even know there was such a place. : )

[cadetstarnoodle]

I keep telling myself to just NOT READ people's comments, but I do, and I shouldn't. Sigh, indeed!

[cantbeleive1t2]

I take it you don't like this version?

[Millst0ne]

I think its awesome !

[threepeacemusic]

The old version is way better the clapping sounds cheesy to me. Just my opionion. Not a big fan of the Dont' Stand So Close 83 either.

[cantbeleive1t2]

I see what you mean. I like both version. The first one was more punk and this more pop. I hate all pop except for what the Police did. This is catchy. I like Don't Stand So Close 83 tho I think the 1st one is better.

[hjx155]

You mean Don't Stand So Close To Me 86?

[Trumuzicfan192]

@cantbeleive1t2 86, Bro.

[Millst0ne]

Awesome version ... The first time I heard it I got goosebumps .. and thats the truth ... Truth hits everybody !!

[AmbassadorButa]

This just sounds like post-Police Sting, which unfortunately I never could enjoy as much as the Police (in particular, their first three albums). It is somewhat interesting as a song in its own right, but I don't know why he didn't just pen new lyrics and call it something else. As far as I am concerned it lacks the urgency and energy of the original.

[NotOrdinaryInGames]

Actually, this demo shows that Sting's musicality(is it the right word?) was always the same as it is now. The first three P. albums and some songs fron 4th and 5th shows how a band can sound if all three members contribute an equal amount of energy in the songs.

[AmbassadorButa]

Well either way I'd have liked this better if it was some other song entirely.

[NotOrdinaryInGames]

Awesome(my standard comment)

[sdremenke]

I like this version too

[infernoslayer]

i like this version better

[Caleeboy123]

This is a cool version, but I like the old version better. It's just straight up post-Strontium 90 jam!

[paolunix]

Grande!!! pensavo di averle sentite tutte dei police, ma questa mi mancava!.. non sò proprio da dove è uscita fuori. Complimenti sul serio.

PAOLO

[invisiblelock]

por que lleva la etiqueta de 1983? La canción no es del 78?

[bryangoalie39]

probably the best version of this song.  Much better than the origional

[thissucksproductions]

For some reason I feel like Sting and The Police grew up with their music; their earlier material was faster, simpler, louder, aggressive. But the songwriting seemed a little flawed. But as the '80s rolled around, they seemed to grow up, along with a change in sound heavily. They went from simple guitar strums and crazy guitar solos to soothing melodies and softer solos, and became slower. They;'re newer songs almost paint a perfect picture of a movie or piece of art. Its weird

[xbonquishax]

interesting version. i prefer the way the first verse sounds better. then again, this is a demo. I still love Sting regardless.

[shoegazer319]

Wow! This is obscure. It sounds like Sting was attempting to replace Stewart with a drum machine--notice those oh-so-80's hand claps. Still, I like it, and I would have preferred them to play this version on the tour.

[stargate669]

sting was always trying to replace stewart and andy but the truth is they all need each other and create something special. You realise this in your 40's and 50's!.. Not when you're younger! :-)

[alchemy576]

Would i be right in thinking this didn't make it onto 'message in a box'!? If not, why not, given it is a b-side? Love this version of the song!

[delayuruguay]

Great version!! It sounds like early 80`s Uruguayan rock (inspired in american/british groups, with bad sound quality but lots of creativity)

[traumer]

the bass gtr sounds awesome!!!

[larkydozer]

Sounds like maybe this latest tour the version they were emulating was this one.... at least in the sense of the subdued tempo.

Maybe?

[sardx]

Es la Ostía... ( no conocía esta versión del tema )

[bergkampgooner]

such a shame that they never released the re recorded songs in 1986 this shows how talented these are when they can make a song sound so independant, even the live version is different in 2007. If you are reading this, sting, release some new or re recorded stuff as a farewll present to your fans.If Bon Jovi can then The Police most definatly can

[3953871]

I have this on a 'b' side of Synchronicity II

[Tulm14]

This is such a good police song , i Recon if they released this they could probly get a number 1 or sumthing

[tutubo74]

i really like it!!Nice version!!!Where did you find this?????

[ct92404]

eh...I like the orginal version a lot better. It has a much more raw, edgy feel that fits the song a lot better. This version has some nice qualities, but overall the original is much better. This song just needs to be played fast to sound right.

[BlackSujin]

I agree but I think the guitar is what messes it up.

[CaramelCamel]

Well I like it.

Plus this is a good picture of them.

:D

[cantbeleive1t2]

The Police need to re-release a whole bunch of songs as singles. Like they should re-release this one and few others from Outlandos D'Amour. They weren't famous when they released that album so a few of songs that were good didn't make alot of noise. The 2 songs that kinda got them noticed were: Can't Stand Losing You and So Lonely. Roxanne was later re-released again and this proves my point. The Police are pretty hot right now so they need to stay hot. And re-releasing this version will help

[cantbeleive1t2]

I think this version is much better than the original.

[Davinzy]

oh my god and they put this bull$"%/ in rockband...suppose to be professional who choose the song for RB wow...i think i would be better...its been 2 weeks of horrible songs

[squwilf]

You are right. Who picks this crap? Also only 3 songs a week. They need to get more songs out faster. especally if they send out one good song a month.

[ImTheDarkcyde]

you would be ignorant to call the police "crap"

learn to appreciate music, rather than hate it.

[Davinzy]

i dont call them crap but this aint their best song.....

[squwilf]

I like the police. I have the police pack on my rock band but out of the entire police catolog this is the song they choose. Every band from the beatles to the police, have songs that are not the greatest and this one is one of those songs. Need better song selection.

[POLICEchout]

wow, lota bickering over a stupid video game...go buy real guitars and learn to REALLY play the songs you like...lazy modern times...

[squwilf]

I work for a living and dont have the time to sit around and learn to play guitar. This is an easy subsitution that anybody can learn to play quicky and have fun with. Maybe you should try it before hating it.

[POLICEchout]

for the record my comment was meant for Davinzy, not directed at you.

[squwilf]

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[stattic6]

You don't have 30 minutes a day to devote to learning power chords? Hell, I got power chords down in 15 - and this song is all power chords, as is Next To You. Guitar is very easy to learn if you start simple and spend a few minutes a day on it.

[bretwalda76]

@squwilf

If you dont have 20 minutes each day (I mean, I know you have, just dont allocate it) to learning guitar or any instrument you desire. don't kid yourself: you never wanted to play just wanted to have fun. Which is OK. just dont tell you dont have the time.

[witchman1]

@squwilf Everybody works for a living, play hard, don't be afraid.

[Gambit1984]

This version actually sound a lot better than the original version that is in Rockband.

[Cee59]

I agree

I bought everyone dlc until the last few weeks. Last week i only bought roam and this week i prolly won't buy anything.

[TrenT360]

God damm rock band ,..! got a lot of cheesy packs .. Geez

[xidestruktix]

Hell ya thats the third week in a row...

They started off great and got eventually shitier...

They need to come out with the one from metallica like they have been saying they would...

And where the fuck is the full albums??

Shit is pissing me off...I want to spend money dammit

[hunterkiller1983]

this song is now a part of rockband dlc for this week 12th of february

[yankees21229]

who cares it sucks - one of the worste rock band weekends

[ElSingario]

The Clash, The Police and The Ramones...you're right. No shitty pseudometal or pretentious prog rock. Or how about another emo pack?

[yankees21229]

i dont care who is singing the song.. i think the song sucks.. i am a moderate fan of the police.. but i dislike this song.. where do you live??.. must be a place where you cant voice your opinion without being shot

[ElSingario]

Well, for one thing, this isn't what the song actually sounds like. It's a demo. Look up the actual song.

And I like how you can come here and insist that the song sucks, and call any one who rebuts a fascist...

[yankees21229]

i think i reread what i said 4 maybe 5 times.. i dont recall saying fascist.. you should have told me what to like and not like.. i'll listen next time.. let me know what to wear tommrow to k.. i'll wait for you.. come down any time after 9 - before 9:30 preferable.. ttyl

[cjgeorge1]

You brought a place where you couldn't voice your opinion without getting shot. That's facism.

I have to say, it's been new and exciting seeing you people whine about DLC.  Thanks for making this place as shitty as the Rock Band forums!

[yankees21229]

just doing my part bro.. i was commenting to the original guy who posted that it was on rockband.. i am still waiting for you to tell me what to wear man..

[Purvi30]

This version Of the song was re-recorded and appeared in a rare UK 7" double pack release of Every Breath You Take.

[bodean55]

Thank you very much for this! It is awesome, but to me, the one at hatfield is the best. The drums in this one kind of sound like a drum machine.. or is it just me?

[stingfeyd]

in late 1979 and early 1980 The Police performed Truth Hits Everybody very much like this version. All us Police fans would call it the SLOW Version cause usually Truth Hits Everybody is played fast! In the early days 1978 it was played at Warp 9! :)

[fuckinXducky]

hermoso *.*!

[razzmatazz1974]

great version indeed, much in the synchronicity-album-style... i prefer the more energetic original version though.

thanks for posting it...

[AJVenter94]

Liked more than the original, nicely paced; THE POLICE: music for my ears.

[luckymincer]

Very good version...but as it was said before ...can't beat the original

[doublepunchesready]

A dreadful version. The reason the Police records still sound good today is that they largely avoided releasing anything with synths and drum machines on as most bands did in the 80s. A very smart move. U2 did the same.

[masternate61]

what r u talkin about, they recorded and played live with synth

[DiazdelVivar]

nop!!! they didn't... are you deaf??? hahaha

[masternate61]

have u heard police live 2nd disc, give a second listen

[masternate61]

u must be, have u heard Ghost in the Machine or Synchronicity, so ur telling me theres no synth in Every little thing she does is magic, Invisible Sun, Spirits in the Material World, Secret Journey, Every Breath You Take, Oh My God, Wrapped Around Your Finger??????????

[masternate61]

Ok how about live, THE POLICE LIVE disc 2, Dont Stand So Close to me, Invisible Sun (you can even see sting play on the synth on the dvd), Oh My God (during the verses), Synchronicity II, Spirits (during the chorus), Wrapped around your finger), and u can check out any live version of Walkin on the Moon. so whos deaf? haha

[masternate61]

u must be, have u heard Ghost in the Machine or Synchronicity, so ur telling me theres no synth in Every little thing she does is magic, Invisible Sun, Spirits in the Material World, Secret Journey, Every Breath You Take, Oh My God, Wrapped Around Your Finger??????????

[POLICEchout]

The Police used synths nearly the whole time through their career...even if you don't see a regular keyboard onstage, both Sting and Andy had Moog Taurus foot pedals they played with their feet for slight embellishments now and then at their shows...they weren't dominating, but they're in there.

[masternate61]

thank you

[AJVenter94]

Totally agree, The Police is a 99% non-synth band! that keeps their classic sound at tempo.

Anyone who ignores it is a deffie! Truth hits everybody.

[preeningfaggot]

Nice version but can't beat the original for me!

Great to hear these rare tunes. A real treat!

[xman177]

This is AWESOME!! There is NO good reason why this shouldn't have been on "Synicity"! I top my hat to the wise fellow who posted these demos! My 12 year old litte brother hates it though. Little dumb ass has no taste!

[MrCaddilac]

i like this version any idea where i can find the box set with the rare and unreleased recordings?

[estebanNZ]

Mind blowing version!, liked more than the original, thanks mate for sharing. Thursday 17/01 Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

[DemBeatle]

You're right. It does beat the original. Very melodic and ambient.

[blackgargamel]

I think that it's far more interesting than their 1986 remake of Don't Stand so Close To Me.

[POLICEchout]

Much better...uggh. I deleted that remake from my mp3 player when i ripped the box set.

[thepolice26]

fucking fantastic but a little bit slow!

[jefart]

This version is actually terific! love this, thanks a lot policechout, really, sounds great, the voice is perfect, it's very diferent from the original but it's also good, it's like a new song, nothing compares to the original

[monkeytrousers]

I've been wanting to hear this for YEARS! The "complete" box set was a bit random when it came to what was omitted and included. Thank You P-chout!!

[POLICEchout]

I heard theyre doing another police box set!?!

[shore95]

a box set?

[POLICEchout]

Yes! With anything that wasn't on the original; remixes, foreign language versions, but unfortunately not the GITM demos as far as i know. Someone had a tracklist of it on a myspace police forum a while back...haven't heard anything since.

[shore95]

whats a box set?

[shore95]

born born in the 90s born born in the 90s

my grandma cried when the tarrost attact...she said it was the korans but i knew better are they going to kill adolesting while making love in a corn freild?

sorry

[fabriziobarrera]

This version is amazing, like the original...

[margotennico]

Nice,nice,nice,.... dame I'm looking forward to there concert in Belgium October 9th

[bandaloop]

This sounds more like Last Exit than a demo.

[POLICEchout]

This one isn't technically a demo, since it was actually released on a single at the time. This should've been on the box set!

[Sting1990]

Wow, I like this version very much! Could you tell me where I can get the mp3 for that song? That would be great! ... Thanks!

[margotennico]

I would like to get this song too!!!!

ca, you tell me where you found it?

[2kl2klps]

Probably the song was written this way and then punkified.

[highpvt]

Interesting how this sounds similar to the slowed down version they are playing on the current tour. A couple of the "demo"/"rare audio" recordings that have been posted sound very similar to how they are playing on the current tour. Pretty cool how it seems that they went back to the vault and pulled out some cool vibes!!!!!

[betterlistenin]

awesome. thanks again. sound quality is amazing.