There's some acoustic versions out there from the 80's that are laid bare and Stings voice sounds so lonely that you're convinced that he stuck on an island. That being said, this is a nice version but it has the appeal of a victory lap.
The version I'm talking about is on YouTube search for "'Message In A Bottle' live at the Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1981)" and see what you think. I wish @YouTube would allow us to post links in the comments.
That looks like Ray Cooper on percussion -- he is perfect for this sort of arrangement. Didn't know he and Sting had ever worked together. Just saw Sting live in concert in SF, and his final encore was a solo performance of this song -- just him and his acoustic guitar. It was amazing to have thousands of people singing along on "Message in a Bottle." Hard to believe that those great Police songs are now 30 years old -- or that for so many of us, 30 yrs ago seemed like yesterday...
Whats is Ines?
terrimofly 1 week ago
@terrimofly it's a portuguese name
mr7franky 1 week ago
einer der besten :D))) hammer song !!!!!
haraldwolf22 2 weeks ago
Grande inarrivabile artista!
MrFastdeb 3 weeks ago
out of tune guitar. I wonder who got the sack for that
nightskyskijumper 3 weeks ago 9
Great song:X
Sziliab 3 weeks ago
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Pour Toi de Moi <3 ;-)
Garpjohn 4 weeks ago
GRAND ,TRES GRAND STINGGGGGGGGG
santillanaelpuma 4 weeks ago 9
@santillanaelpuma Oh oui!!J'adorre sa voix!
fabygero1975 1 week ago in playlist Autres vidéos de greensman49
what handsome dude he look like my ex husband. nice performance
VeeOma 1 month ago
never will get old to this 19 yr old gentlemen.
MrDBowzer 1 month ago
Sting is so handsome, and his voice,omg.!!!
bellakiasma 1 month ago 2
BEATIFULL SONG
Killroy62 1 month ago
200.000 views?!?! but if damn charlie bites someone, it's 10.000.000+.... youtube was made for sutff like this video her!!
Ammpexx 1 month ago
@KoolAidKO Thanks, For some reason I am blocked from adding a link. Strange. Very Strange.
borealman 1 month ago
Best Singer ever !!!!
Carphunter1969 1 month ago
Sting update this to Tweet on my twitter account!
uneedtherapy42 1 month ago
WHAT TA SONG MAN
kittycapo1 1 month ago
Beautiful sing. Sting is music!
Trolol1313 1 month ago
There's some acoustic versions out there from the 80's that are laid bare and Stings voice sounds so lonely that you're convinced that he stuck on an island. That being said, this is a nice version but it has the appeal of a victory lap.
borealman 1 month ago
The version I'm talking about is on YouTube search for "'Message In A Bottle' live at the Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1981)" and see what you think. I wish @YouTube would allow us to post links in the comments.
borealman 1 month ago
@borealman They do? youtube.com/watch?v=uOuKgVR3Xeo
KoolAidKO 1 month ago
@borealman Sorry link is actually youtube.com/watch?v=MEBbIq2atrw
KoolAidKO 1 month ago
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1337snipernoob 1 month ago
strangly tuned guitar, or is it me..
mrlepur 1 month ago
you guys seroiusly need to watch "Mi nombre es" from Chile, sting imitator rewlz
TheXetumare 1 month ago 2
Send an SOS to the world .....
seba73 2 months ago
13 people don't like the MUSIC (the real music) ...
giftydaker 2 months ago 2
The Great.
domekb1 2 months ago
The Police , a great band , sting your the best , i like verry much Money for Nothing - M.Knopfler , Sting , Eric Clapton , Phil Collins
ThePwnedBeaster 2 months ago
he sings from all his heart
eloelo14 2 months ago
thank you the police!my best memories!!!!!
pasciente 2 months ago
Really cool...
LATTYFFA 2 months ago
That looks like Ray Cooper on percussion -- he is perfect for this sort of arrangement. Didn't know he and Sting had ever worked together. Just saw Sting live in concert in SF, and his final encore was a solo performance of this song -- just him and his acoustic guitar. It was amazing to have thousands of people singing along on "Message in a Bottle." Hard to believe that those great Police songs are now 30 years old -- or that for so many of us, 30 yrs ago seemed like yesterday...
oldwest517 2 months ago
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever bestowed on mankind. That's right.
BigPliers 2 months ago
still the same voice since first concert... I love it
HutmacherBasti 2 months ago
the voice to end all voices.
Bagpipe13 3 months ago
8 dislikes ? so many people are crazy
metallicafanlive 3 months ago
shape of my heart the best song (sting)
3wwad1 3 months ago
my LOVE
TheMashok 3 months ago
@TheMashok MINE =)
UpRoaryus 2 months ago
i hear some paul mccartney in his voice for some reason o.O
MrChillywilly1234 3 months ago
@MrChillywilly1234 Certainly for some bad reason ;-)
ReggattaDeBlanc 3 months ago
They exist a lot of musical garbage but sting not this one inside her
boaasa 3 months ago
he's barney stingson
Daerto 4 months ago
IS NOT A SOS ANYMORE, NOW IS A SMS! XD
raiotinfamigold 4 months ago
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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.can you check out my songs Apex13 my music all original,,I'll send an SOS to the world, and the world told me to go to hell !
APEXchannel1 4 months ago
I don't care if I listen to this song by either Sting by himself, or by The Police... This song will always be my Favorite ! Sting you are a Genius!
Medina583 4 months ago
This is my favorite Sting song,or Sting,and the Police song.
cloudvol7 5 months ago
never seen this before -- E X C E L L E N T !
mholdr 6 months ago
The time is nothing under your voice e feelings. What do you says message in the bottle??? Long life, english.
dopplergangerful 6 months ago
@kuhal777 you undestand nothing about music, i'd better shut the fuck up, fag
Jupanni 6 months ago
Grande Emozione ....grande artista ...
sascha10100 6 months ago
buen maestro
leosbeljimenez 7 months ago
John Butlers Cover by Message in a Bottle its Better, but this guy its good!
CobainsBlueEyes 8 months ago
@CobainsBlueEyes This guy wrote this song dumbass.
barakous 7 months ago
best live version of message in a bottle by sting!
maxicossio 8 months ago
beshi joss :D
toolfreak666carey 8 months ago
Not as good as the original by Jim Croce...but still good- and deffently good to be Sting :)
prinzemike 9 months ago
sting was great when he was with The Police. Nowdays he is too clean cut to commercial out there to make cold hard cash. Its a shame!
messupurpc 9 months ago
gonzo from waterbury ct. was here
tmontanaz44 9 months ago
i've heard this song more than a thousand times since my wild teen days!!! Police Rocks!!!!! too good!!!
GeneralRB 11 months ago
one of the best 'Iv ever heard
michael64cf 11 months ago
Agreed best version!!
themunoshful 1 year ago
3 people was arrested by Sting
ediondoaperroctm 1 year ago
great rendition !
whitelighterable 1 year ago
He´s got a bit penetrant voice but I can hear it 24 H a Day !
jumito1999 1 year ago
THE POLICE = MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE = STING
darkcasi666 1 year ago
uhhhhh lindo!!!!
glauciarcosta 1 year ago
....a beautiful and amazing version:))))
Pineapplebob13 1 year ago
does anybody know where i can find the version he played on TFI Friday? It was solo and just a nylon strung guitar, it has to be somewhere!!
gaelphorce 1 year ago
Classy
MTryHard 1 year ago
i love this version. it sounds like it coul be in a disney movie or something. dont get me wrong, disney are awesome
batmayn123 1 year ago
what year was this ?
GiovaniB52 1 year ago
True, the GREAT STING!!!!
hamletjuan 1 year ago
the hair! :o
JosephODonnellMusic 1 year ago
this version sounds like a disney song
batmayn123 1 year ago
best version
alphadimas 2 years ago 45
this is too jazzy... the secret policemans other ball version is the best ive ever heard still!
cookin181 2 years ago
The great Sting....
sebax989 2 years ago 39
just amazing ...
lilsmallballer 2 years ago 5