The song is about Quentin Crisp. A gay Englishman who was living in New York, when it wasn't easy to be gay. I expect a lot of the lyrics are quotes. The clever thing is making a song from them.
Hey youtube, watchout for Stefan B Wir tanzen, Slut maschine, Sex at the party (piss off) Born to be so porn and dirty trancing. Also look at Love baloon, I am best of Oktoberfest and Pa-Party. All really good songs listen to them.
The stupid fuck at 2:50 just ruined this for me. It's Stings song, he's the legend here - that fucker just wanted a piece. Other than that awesome performance
I love how timeless Sting's music is. And its great how he blends his music with so many different genres (reggae, jazz, etc). 58 years old and still one bad mofo.
hhheeeooo .. am a englishman in mexico city ... gordon .. u rule man .. just say the word ... whooo .. am an alien am ilegal alien .. am a realy alien ...
One of the few ones, and improve musical worldwide, let's hope that even he offers to us many mas songs, after the appearance of the regueton, already there does not exist many music of high quality as this one .... regards
that particular "second rate soprano player" happens to be a friend of mine and a teacher of mine. just check the credits on Jaco Pastorius - punk jazz, you will find the name Conrad 'Butch' Thomas.
fabulous band .drummer perfect sting and the rest mgnifique .i remember thinking at the time in 87 they were not just head and shoulders above the other bands but a univers away so very good
I hear this song every day.Its so grand!The concert in Bratislava was great!I am an alien in the world...
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ravetunes 3 months ago
ótima escolha, excelent choice!
Fhenkel 3 months ago
Sting is awesome. Would love to have been there. I was only 9 then :(
samuel588 4 months ago
the drum groove here is ....really fuckin groovin
markmarktarmann 4 months ago
Very crisp band. Spot on!
tortugabob 5 months ago in playlist 1981 thru 2000 american pop
watch?v=yz_0qVlAisI
lastottoman87 6 months ago
Be yourself, no matter what they say. Important for our lifes.
Flinh02 6 months ago
I´m an Alien !!
TheMJJThriller25 7 months ago
I AM SO EXITED
COUSE IM GOING TO STING'S CONCERT IN JUNE 14 IN LITHUANIA!!!
YOOO I <3 U
iiMonika 9 months ago
The song is about Quentin Crisp. A gay Englishman who was living in New York, when it wasn't easy to be gay. I expect a lot of the lyrics are quotes. The clever thing is making a song from them.
christopauls 10 months ago
Yeahhhhh Vinnie on drums!
64bbfan 10 months ago
je suis un afwicaaaaaain à pawiiiiiiis
xioger98 10 months ago
Hey youtube, watchout for Stefan B Wir tanzen, Slut maschine, Sex at the party (piss off) Born to be so porn and dirty trancing. Also look at Love baloon, I am best of Oktoberfest and Pa-Party. All really good songs listen to them.
Have fun and use headphones.
vincenz1111 10 months ago
Crimen Sollicitationis
SollicitationisC 10 months ago
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oh my gosh look how many people was there.. -_-'
diehardnsx 10 months ago
oh my gosh look how many people was there.. -_-'
diehardnsx 10 months ago
oh my gosh look how many people was there.. -_-'
diehardnsx 10 months ago
superb lyrics by a master of composition, good lyrics will always stand out.
calgarycowboy2 11 months ago
Oh god rapping in this song..... U gotta b kidding me
bajistayeconomista 11 months ago
He looks a litle bit like Barney.
Costea95 11 months ago
@Costea95 xd yeah a little bit
StyleTubeTV 11 months ago
I love the bass at 0:56
Flinh02 1 year ago
where was recorded that show?
19gastonazo70 1 year ago
@19gastonazo70 Glastonbury, England
Flinh02 1 year ago
@19gastonazo70 Glastonbury
SolitaryWomenRecords 11 months ago
This tune always grabbed my attention due to its vibe and purity in conception.
jazz1bro 1 year ago
if, you like this song you will sure like this one, too
just add /watch?v=KJ6BqKf5SMo after the .com
kevsugo 1 year ago
I am sincerely preoccupied for the 16 people who disliked the video...
aleister3 1 year ago
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2.50 min war auch bei papa roach koncert
svr07890 1 year ago
2.50 war auch bei papa roach konzert
svr07890 1 year ago
At what age did Sting first perform in a band?
SeboZax7 1 year ago
a gentleman will walk but never run.........
85000 1 year ago 8
butch thomas IN SAXOPHONE
zatelnet 1 year ago
I love this song :)
MaiAnDul 1 year ago
fantastico, ho trovato i biglietti su listicket lo andrò a sentire live a roma. grande sting!
mircotass 1 year ago
The stupid fuck at 2:50 just ruined this for me. It's Stings song, he's the legend here - that fucker just wanted a piece. Other than that awesome performance
volcolartist 1 year ago
oooohoo Hertha BSC und der Karlsruher SC eine Freundschaft die nie vergeht....<3
kleenubi 1 year ago
2:42 jazz ..........2:51 3:00 rap ??????
Gtesshotig00b 1 year ago
the guy who is rapping and playing the soprano saxophone is not Branford Marsalis. Its butch thomas I currently take lessons from the guy.
saxophonicmusician 1 year ago 2
SUPER MUSIC, SUPER VIDEO !!!
devpietro 1 year ago
Worst. Rap. Ever.
But it's sting, so I guess I forgive him.
quathar 1 year ago 3
@quathar uhh....vanilla ice in the running? he got my vote.
markmarktarmann 4 months ago
Beatiful, thanks a haundred times for this masterpiece!
Devadip47 1 year ago
yo this keeps getting better!!!
luckydhel29 1 year ago
I love how timeless Sting's music is. And its great how he blends his music with so many different genres (reggae, jazz, etc). 58 years old and still one bad mofo.
crabslayer85 2 years ago 3
I'll see Vinnie soon. In a masterclass :-)
SoulamSee 2 years ago 4
linda miusic ¡¡ despues te explicooooo¡¡¡¡
MrPejeloko 2 years ago
the rapping soprano player is butch thomas
saxophonicmusician 2 years ago 3
he has a similar tone to Branford Marsalis, so that's my guess.
undapar1 2 years ago
He was my Teacher at collage, such a legend..
Rewskinz3 2 years ago
@saxophonicmusician Not to start an argument, but I'm 100% sure the soprano player is Branford Marsalis
undapar1 1 year ago
@undapar1 I just looked at the video and that's definately not Marsalis. I was wrong!
undapar1 1 year ago
@undapar1 branford was never that fat.(as in overweight) and he's about 6 inches taller too.
markmarktarmann 4 months ago
yank mug rememba were originated from
mfcchaz 2 years ago
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i love this song so much
abod0 2 years ago 3
truly beautiful music!
stmichael36 2 years ago 2
Who's the rapping sop player ?
c4rv3r 2 years ago
my best guess would be branford Marsalis
undapar1 2 years ago
I'm an English Cunt In New York
IlsRunway09 2 years ago
nice
beginner4life 2 years ago 18
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I know you are dick.
HomicideTroop901 2 years ago
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mart3442 2 years ago
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I´m an American Penis in New York
LuisManNa 2 years ago
2:33... Vinnie smoking !
pulsingdrums 2 years ago 2
yeah, a cool song :)
hng74 2 years ago 5
Exelente muy bueno siempre es mejor en vivo
walteriff 2 years ago 2
y mas con la voz de sting un grande
47416390 2 years ago
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cheesy version
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If you want to check a stripped, live version of this song, click my nick and view from our channel. Thanks!
anTh0n333 2 years ago
English Man In New York ROCKZ!!
2:12 to 2:31..
..Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety
You could end up as the only one
Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society
At night a candle's brighter than the sun... (8)
Just EPIC.
:)
giorgiogandolfo 3 years ago 36
hhheeeooo .. am a englishman in mexico city ... gordon .. u rule man .. just say the word ... whooo .. am an alien am ilegal alien .. am a realy alien ...
mercado123456 3 years ago
No it´s not!!
Lahtiman81 3 years ago
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Play Back..
hunpro09 3 years ago
colaiutaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...unico
incadrums 3 years ago 2
pensar que te escuchaba desde que era un adolescente, esa vez en the police, hoy a mis 37 sigo sintiendo el mismo placer cuando te oigo, grande Sting
defensordeoficio 3 years ago 3
¡Extraordinario!
Juafran20 3 years ago 2
brilliant beat on the refrain!!!
4difference 3 years ago 5
Hi there.
Exactly,yes!!
doctone 3 years ago 9
sting is a musical genius AND HE SHOWS HE HAS WALKED THE STREETS TOO !!! i like his sober and yet challenger ways of his music !!!
way to go gordon !!!
mercado123456 3 years ago 3
try to search the version of bamboo, a band hir frm the philippines.. bamboo englishman in new york
dructhomas0627 3 years ago
super song
mudboy72 3 years ago 6
and super artists !!!
mesoprano 3 years ago
is that Chris Isaac on guitar?
PINEAUSFUNKYLEGS 3 years ago
no, that is Dominic Miller.
RoomersBand 3 years ago
what a sound!! amazing feeling when the drums start pumping!!
Boguax 3 years ago 2
I don't remember these sick beats in the original one
xXCheech24Xx 3 years ago
actually better than the original !!!
henhao1972 3 years ago 4
Who is the sax player?
morricone1900 3 years ago
Butch Thomas
tegala 3 years ago
It"s so great !
I love sting.......
Loveingcat 3 years ago
muy buena version, q buena música!!!
theloniusmonk2384 3 years ago
cool
2522616 3 years ago
esa mierda de rbd,paulina rubio thalia..y DEMAS PORQUERIAS
incadrums 3 years ago
vinnie is smokin
nice beat in this version
bless...
popohankis 3 years ago
Be yourself no matter what they say
capriceelegy 3 years ago 2
CDのしっとりした感じも良いがこちらもはじけててgoo!
out1973 3 years ago
creo que a alguno le dio ina lipotimia de lo aburrido que estabaaaa
trottamundi 3 years ago
chinga tu madre, trottamundi , eres un pendejo
StrangeloveBong13 3 years ago
anda a escuchar RBD
seguro te gusta mas...
ellos te dan lucecitas y bailecitos para que no te aburras
Psico5 3 years ago
joden kuttekoppen rotzooi
greijerkerk 3 years ago
amazing song! ho discoperto a Sting
storiatelling 3 years ago 2
the best version of this song!
verlaufen 3 years ago 5
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What a load of shite!
harveytg 3 years ago
i saw a jamaican flag, they are every where
videogeek1357 3 years ago
Vinnie Colaiuta (incredible)
DBP92 3 years ago 5
Definitively one of the best drummers the world has seen.
scotchfillet 3 years ago 3
who is the drummer?
opopico 3 years ago
I like the tuba
one of my favourites songs
mrcaramazza 3 years ago 2
There's another bass player...isn't?
yomeportobien 3 years ago
I don't think so...
nubbeli 3 years ago
there's a tuba, or somewhat of a brass bass
elberberecho 3 years ago
amazing, sting is a legend
IOANNIS2 3 years ago 8
I was about to enter high school
jimm06126 3 years ago
GOD DAMN!!!!! Sting is my hero!!
dberckman 3 years ago 5
he performed in Cyprus where i lived woot :)
wtflmaowtfwtf 3 years ago
I want to be an English man in New York too. :)
(Tho I'm Hungarian)
Janooness 3 years ago 3
amazzzing performance......
reeder007 3 years ago
2:32 Back when we could smoke on stage.
Gretchluver1 3 years ago
I just luv dis song!!
urter 3 years ago 2
and this man, too...
LyzMullen 3 years ago
this was over 10 years ago...SHIT!
maninahole 4 years ago 5
Vinnie is the man
clemhorn007 4 years ago 3
LOVE THIS SONG--the police ,made amazing music..great place,great song...no flaws at all
sTROKedniteaftrnite 4 years ago 3
( L )
Génial.
Verytimes 4 years ago 3
(L) LEGIA?
Ralph7pl 3 years ago
Tonspur und Bild passen nicht, aber was solls, der Song ist einfach unglaublich gut!
izilivin 4 years ago 4
io c'ero !!!
kappazone 4 years ago
Love this song!
He's awesome. ;)
yvterry 4 years ago
fantastic!
Dolcecinnamon 4 years ago
e un live strepitoso grande sting
alessandromaiden 4 years ago
AWESOME!!!
analyze1 4 years ago 2
best live ever , very very beautiful song, thanks for post it i LOVE YOU ! ! ! where did you find it? wooooooooooo oo!
mynameisdavid321 4 years ago 2
very good love this song
V2SkiLLz0R 4 years ago 2
GREAT MUSICIAN and GREAT SONG.....:-)
laltubabu 4 years ago 7
One of the few ones, and improve musical worldwide, let's hope that even he offers to us many mas songs, after the appearance of the regueton, already there does not exist many music of high quality as this one .... regards
frohwrx 4 years ago
I'm a portuguese man in Lisbon. Ahahahahah
Great sound!!!
Bom som!!!
marcelogdv 4 years ago 3
a stunning performance. credit to the late kenny kirkland. the tour 96/97 was the best for me
sleevefold 4 years ago
Vinnie with the cigarette is the real deal!
Groovy26407 4 years ago 6
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that soprano player is second rate, vinnies' having a smoke onstage!
padsax1 4 years ago
that particular "second rate soprano player" happens to be a friend of mine and a teacher of mine. just check the credits on Jaco Pastorius - punk jazz, you will find the name Conrad 'Butch' Thomas.
beckley87 4 years ago 2
I love this song. Thank you for posting it!!!
aninapaytan66 4 years ago
oooooooooo this man is so sexy
DANTELSOKAGI 4 years ago
does anybody knows why it wasnt a pyramid stage during the 90s??
emanon69 4 years ago
Dominic:
You look so sexy!!! i love u
babylounge 4 years ago
Grazie amico mio...
eltomo90 4 years ago
hahaha what's with the hair?
nhazal 4 years ago
better on the record... much better...
LudvigAlm 5 years ago
this songs brilliant
samuel588 5 years ago
cabn you edit this? It was in 1997 not 87 :-) great document with Dom
saga55 5 years ago
Thank you for correcting me.
doctone 5 years ago
haha, I also had a big laugh at the haircut of Dom :-))
greetz, jaya
Jaya1515 5 years ago
geez yr right 97 i aint goin mad just old
WEBSTAG 5 years ago
Great!! with Kenny on keyboard. But I think is '97 ;-)
maxider 5 years ago
fabulous band .drummer perfect sting and the rest mgnifique .i remember thinking at the time in 87 they were not just head and shoulders above the other bands but a univers away so very good
WEBSTAG 5 years ago
Great!Thanks!My god the haircut of Dom!LOL
stingme57 5 years ago