The Tenants - Sheriff

[IrishAlways8]

Can someone tell me if "Schoolgirl" is on You Tube ..can't find it. Loved that one.

[Tartarus1969]

I haven't heard this song in ages! I don't ever remember watching the video, but I do remember it had plenty of airtime. I didn't even know they were Canucks. We have so much talent. Canada rocks!!!!!

[gwyntube]

Ironic that the Police's first hit was Landlord? Nice cover band though.

[mta415]

The Tenant's and the Spoons both were underrated and virtually unknown to most. If it weren't for a tv show called MV3(a'la American Bandstand for New Wave kids) that came on the Tele in Detroit I never would have heard of either.

[perrytheplat]

Can someone please upload this to grooveshark? I've always loved this song and want it on my playlist...

[LauraBelenBoa]

It wasnt talent that stopped them --- it was a disagreement between members... It happens to everyone... just some disputes are solved.... would be so nice to see them together again.

[terryberry48]

I always thought this song was by The Police!

[quincee33]

@terryberry48 alot of people thought that.....including me.....i think i find out about 5 or 6 years ago ..... Definately a one hit wonder, i've heard their other stuff and it sucks compared to this song.

[terryberry48]

@quincee33 I know I looked for other songs too, and they weren't that good:)

[stevebeairsto]

It sounds just like the Police, this group. Even the way the guy sings is just like Sting.

[farnsboro]

Speaking of Canadian One Hit wonders ... does anyone have Into the Night by Big Bang?

[Naushop1]

The song reminds me of the time I was evicted from my place in Nantucket. Sheriff Bretschneider evicted me. The landlord was a corrupt POS. I guess paying for rent with what little money I did make didn't appeal to the landlord.

[Rickenbacker1985]

I tried adding "How do you sleep at night? " on here, dont know if it worked, I'm not that Youtube or computer litterate :S

[tmoxness]

This album is available at the torrent site TPB.

[Rickenbacker1985]

I still have "How do you sleep at night?" on a cassette somewhere. Maybe if I can figure out how to get it on a computer I'll post it.

[pittless22]

i had or have 2 cassettes by these guys. another good single is ,something else.

[MyFavSonglist]

I can't believe during the 80's there were so many GREAT canadian artists or bands and now look.. hardly any.. sad sad world

[quincee33]

great Canadian 1 hit wonders.

[thehagsman]

Sony does not have this album as an available title anymore. I hate doing this but...

search for this title at your favorite "sites" Rare_Hits_of_The_80s_Vol._18

[oceanswave7]

seen these guys in 1984 with rough trade awesome still love it

[malselo]

i remember hearing this on a radio falling asleep as a kid and love it its friggin awesome

[ymmotparkin]

e-bay has the album its great

[nichill]

OK, this is a catchy song, but does anyone else see it as a blantant knock-off of pretty much anything written by the Police? From the shored, chorus-infused Andy-Summers-esque guitar playing to the Sting-esque "eeeaaaoooo"s during the chorus. There is no question who their influence is...

[quincee33]

hey man, don't complain, anything that sounds like The Police is a compliment... but ya yur totally right....still, this song always puts me in a good mood.

[discokidx1]

of course you're right, anyone who knows their music would confer

[KMASCII]

The Tenants' album does share similar melody and style with the Police. But I think they just happened to think alike, musically. The Tenants' debut album came out in 1982, prior to of the Police's 1983 album Syncronicity. I remember first hearing the Tenants on the radio. And although some, back then, thought they sounded like the Police, that never occured to me. I just thought the Tenants had a new wave, unrefined edge. The Police, to me, were a well produced superband... lol.

[breezepanareeze]

Great melody a la "Echo Beach" along the A minor G major chord progression. I love this song and I love putting in fills and solos for hours and hours.I had forgotten this song for almost 25 years until this posting.I love 80's melodic pop and rock.

[quincee33]

i found a cooler song than echo beach by martha and the muffins ...... "swimming" by M + M is really cool but no vid on youtube

[breezepanareeze]

Thanks for the info.I'll keep you posted

[MrAvarite]

mmmmm strange tennants...............police? I see what you are sayin, but not the same sir!!!

Melbourne blue beat was sumthin diff!!!!!!

[breezepanareeze]

You replied to the wrong guy (bre pana).I did not post that comment.Take care.

[artdecogrl]

"We're afraid to call it love, let's call it swimming..." Great tune :)

[lordofsage]

Totally Awesome! What a rush of wonderful memories! You just can't beat the 80's. Haven't heard this in over 25-26 years! Some really wonderful Canadian bands in the 80's! Thanks so much for posting! Bring back the 80's....please! Cheers!

[chelpydog]

WOW I haven't heard this song in 25 years. Had the tape.....it's long gone!!!

Thank you,mucho,for posting this great forgotten song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[08030309961]

man I saw these guys in concert way back in the summer of 84 at the Ontario Place forum..great concert but not too many people there!

[ericsenior]

My best budy Steph shoot me the video and this is great souvenir. Gret sound, great voice, very unique. I purchased the album in those years and still have it. Most of the song on it are great! I just started my 40's and it reminds me how fast time goes. Thanks for this!

[john35acts238]

Wow i cannot belive it. I got this album and a cassette for there second release.. great band thanks for posting it.

[sexstring]

i heard a rumor the lead singer is working on a new project and that it sounds awesome...

thanks so much for posting i'd never seen the video! these guys were so good, i love them!

[smellyfooty]

LOVE this song. Anybody know where i can get the album or song? High order I know...

[manassastom]

I still have the LP. While the band was not a huge success, it just shows how great the 80's were to have such bands fly under the radar.

[madisonimacaroni]

haha fraser's my godfather!

[blcfny98]

Wow! love this.

[mlagares]

I had this album in cassette in 1984 and I regret loosing it. The whole album was amazing.

Eighties were the most thrilling days of my life as far as music is concern.

[sheriff303]

I am tring to remember her name... Wendy?

[tocherish]

Gary is my dad... haha

[sheriff303]

Fraiser dated my cousin Fran. My next door bud dated Gary's sister ... im looking for some mp3 files on the Tenants let me know

[tmoxness]

I have an mp3 of Sheriff. I'm looking for mp3s of this band as well.

[sheriff303]

how can I get a copy?

[tmoxness]

Did you get the MP3 I sent you?

[sheriff303]

Yes thanks i forgot to say thanks

[sheriff303]

yes please can you send it to the same address

[angelsamanthasue]

Could you send me them songs I had thier cassette and someone took it.

[novenove2964]

@tmoxness can you email to me,Thanks so much

[demi62ca]

sounds like Sting in background vocals!

[madisonimacaroni]

coolest godfather award goes out to fraiser.

[kmedic17]

wow - get me a Carling Black Label and my Gitane cigarettes...

love these guys