The Police reunion tour makes a pit stop at the Apollo Theatre for an intimate performance and interview. Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers join Elvis Costello. EC and the Police perform a few of their most famous songs together.
I like how they started off with Elvis’s Reggae based hit Watching the Detectives because they both used Reggae rhythms and beats well! What a great interview! Elvis asked smart questions I would have asked and he got good answers. What wonderful concept for a show! A famous musician asking other famous musicians questions. Brilliant idea! Thank you! 😊
I didn't know this show existed... lots of good-humoured references to when Costello said that someone should clip Sting around the ears for singing in a Jamaican accent. I loved it - fabulous show! And we are shown our age in that there was a moment in time when punk and reggae were the latest thing; oh my.
What a great interview, Elvis! Really a wonderful surprize. Yet, I'm amazed, how deep Steward and Stings resentments are sitting in their systems. But specially Sting seemed to be close to loosing his temper... Time for some Ho'oponopono, guys. Peace and thanks for a very entertaining time!
What an absolutely delightful surprise this video was. This is the best live collaboration I have seen since Elvis sat in with Ricky Skaggs in a live video from London in the 80’s. The fact that the scholarship of music was integral to both Elvis Costello and The Police is what made them stellar artists. They all let that deep love of the history of music come through in every note they played. Say what you want about The Police, they made their mark, as did Declan and Gordon, two of the finest vocalists to emerge from the school of ‘77.
Wow! Elvis really delivered and choreographed a memorable insightful interview. I could see how Copelands energy and verbosity could become exhausting. In my book best 80’s band.
The good thing about Elvis Costello is that everybody knows and respects him. None of these big egos ever thinks 'why isn't this guy totally sucking up to me. He is below me in the rockstar pecking order.' Also, he has got such an incredible wide musical knowledge.
Everyone respects Elvis Costello, partly because of his music, and partly because his wife - a great singer, a fabulous pianist AND a hot babe - picked HIM out and married and had kids with him. Diana Krall performs on another of these shows, and she rocks the house, along with series executive producer Sir Elton John. All HER decisions, so nobody gets to complain. I think that Elvis does a good job in these shows, and I'm just delighted to be going through them and watching all the great music happen.
Elvis Costello showed me a lot, well done, let his guests shine while adroitly orchestrating the egos and prolific histories of these legends into palatable conversation.
Thanx for posting this, I didn't know that Costello was opening up for The Police on the reunion tour. Since he is their peer he can take the piss out of them, yet he holds back and goes in depth.
Did you ever watch Chris Isaak's talk show? He did good interviews with musicians like Stevie Nicks, Jewel, Leanne Rimes, Chicago, and others. I think it lasted one season.
LOVE these interviews here! Elvis is the perfect MC and for all four of of these icons, each personality shines through so wonderfully here. A few nights earlier, before this was taped, from the 13th at the Concord Pavilion, I saw Elvis open for the Police . He was great, as always, but the Police... woah. It was Stewart's birthday and the three of them were on fire, locked in with each other like never before after 2 years of touring. They exuded real joy. One of the best shows ever.
@@munter10 same here! im very glad of this accident! ddnt know bout this show at all. but seems will be watching more of this from now on! just subscribed!
the last 10 minutes basically summed up the zen of my high school years. You CAN have it all... EC just proved it. I mean if you could somehow add Weller, Foxton, Dammers and the boys.. Squeeze..., Mick, Joe and Paul ,... I think I would either turn to stone or evaporate. Amazing that this was captured so exquisitely, Thanks for sharing it for all time.
Stewart once stated that all it would take for The Police to do a sixth studio album was for Sting to provide a new set of lyrics. Then he wryly added, "To this day, Andy and I are still waiting."
Very good. Andy, Stewart, Sting and Elvis, you have all been part of the tapestry of my life and I have enjoyed your music so very many times since the late seventies. Elvis, although I have loved your work for a long time, I would like to offer a special thank you for "She" on behalf of my late father. He never really showed much interest in "modern" music but in his late 70s' your version of She helped him through the grief of losing mum. Well sung, I love the raw emotion you impart with your songs. I don't know if you read comments but this is probably the closest I will get to thanking you "in person" for She. Cheers from New Zealand
Love this band. Saw them in concert : Athens Greece in 1980 and again during the reunion 07-08 tour in Hershey Pa, plus sting solo tour at the same place a few years before . Amazing sound. Strong and unique characters as well as musicians.
5-8-20 I loved this & I was looking for something else but was curious when I read this title. Elvis Costello is so cool & I love his accent. I loved him singing w/Sting & tearing up & vice-versa. I saw the moisture in his eyes & this is first time I heard the song Alison. Thank u & stay safe in 2020
The Police, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, playing Sunshine of your love, produced by *Sir* Elton John. If you'd told me this about the time I was buying Elvis Costello and Police LPs on their first release (worked in a record shop....) I would not have believed it.
Stewart Copeland is an incredibly talented drummer. And he also seems to be a funny chap, one of those who spread good vibes all around. Both aptitudes deserve my admiration.
I have played bass in two bands and both of my drummer's names were David. One was a Brit and we met in Japan and found two other blokes to play with us. There was another Dave in the band on guitar and two of us brothers Krchnak on guitar and bass - so we named ourselves 2DK, for 2 Daves 2 Krchnaks. We covered a lot of Police songs and I sang. That's when I learned to sing false falsetto. What's that? It's a slight adjustment of the throat shape which allows one to sing high using regular voice but it gives the impression of falsetto but is more powerful. When I first heard Sting in concert in 1983 I thought - wow - the voice of a ringmaster. We hear it here when he takes us back to day he discovered his voice - as a newspaper boy - there it is - I thought - the ringmaster!
@@munter10 Yeah, he's a bit over the top :D But he's clearly having a blast, and has no issues with showing it, I love that. As far as the "old body" is concerned... man, I'm about 20 years younger, and he's fitter than me!!
Dino Pappous the jealousy you have comes right thru your condescending ass! What a sad little person you are. For somebody that thinks so lowly of this band, you sure spend a lot of time making comments about the band.
epic, I must say. even though I never was overly keen on their music The Police were and will always be a true stand-out in rock history. Plus Andy Summers is probably one of the nicest guys in the business.
hahaha! I love this! they should be better now with each other, much older, wiser, they have families now...life happened. Happy theyre still together, never say never!! so i think this is good. loving this Spectacle Elvis Costello!
Huge Police fan, lucky enough to see them twice in 1981. When they started talking about John Dowland, I have exactly one John Dowland bookmark. Look up "My Lady Hunsdon's Puffe"
I had the chance to read Andy Summer's book detailing their experiences as a group when they were just starting out to the time they achieved superband status internationally. I was laughing the whole time because it was hilarious. Andy is a superb storyteller. It was like watching a nice comedy movie. If you have the chance, grab a copy of his book. it's a good read. It is worth your time and money. It is so good you can feel the snow.
thanks for the tip, love muso's autobiographies, it's fascinating how much they all interact with each other socially as well as musically, although the two are never very far apart!
Love that Sting is playing to the shtick of being an arrogant egotist for a few moments, clearly tongue in cheek, and having fun with a few moments like that. Still seems like a nice guy, and this time with Costello works very well here.
The last 3 comments, Stuart is one funny guy! Sting on his pedestal, and the transcendent guitarist Andy Summers is all so very true. It is so uncommon that 3 unlikely musicians get together in this group called "The Police" and create a band and Music unparalleled in the 1980's. So good that 30 years later their music lives on.... why because it is good!!
Wow on the body language from Sting. Stewart is right, whether they like it or not they are stuck with each other. Who knows, time may soften their attitudes. Doesn't matter I guess, they gave us great music that will last long after we are all gone...
Trippy how Elvis mentioned Curved Air, but neither he nor Stuart brought up that Copeland was married to that band's singer, Sonja Kristina, one of the greatest singers, ever. They still perform to this day, and I was lucky enough to meet her a couple years ago...big highlight.
Having the experience of playing bass with "emotional" drummers, who's "tempo may vary" I can attest to the 'give and take' relationships that can develop. It's totally understandable, from my perspective, that these guys could be both accomplice and antagonist, resulting in a dynamic perfection of rhythmic foundation. Meanwhile, Andy soars overhead.
@@10ampsloblo21 Yes, many bands are destroying their tracks by using drum machines or click tracks. If you think you need a click track, you maybe need to practice some more. I like electronica but very few bands know how to mix it with rock. It was big in the 90's but I heard just one or two bands that I liked.
Saw this tour in Orlando last minute! Thanks for reuniting, amazing! First time seeing them along with many younger people who would never have had the chance. (Didn't do Spirits)
I read that article (1979-80?) how Elvis Costello said that Sting sang with a fake Jamaican accent, I like that he buried the hatchet. It's good to see them getting along well. They were kings of a musical movement gone by.
... Sting... Really... Wish you guys would get on the same page and go on tour and celebrate what you guys made together, as well as your single work Sting. Touring that music (Police + your solo work) in mega world tour concert. I'd go to all 3 shows in my city! Make it happen bro! Before you guys get to the point where you can't do it.
Sting has a monumental ego, but he probably wears it better than some (who deserve it less). Stewart Copeland is irrepressible and I think his drumming is amazing!
35:26 It was great hearing Andy Summers' favorite Police memory was playing Shea Stadium. That was one of the best times of my teenage years, Joan Jett opened for them & killed.
@@Sean-bb6xg Hahaa! Yeah man shit like that happened on a regular basis in '83. I remember it started pouring rain . Good Times bro, glad someone remembers.
Sting: the shy prodigy. Stewart: the ADHD prodigy. Andy: a normal, skilled musician. It's a wonder they could make such good music together for so long.
There is a lot to be said about the two Brits' patience with Copeland's behavior. It is painfully obvious here and apparent to me now. However, they both also knew collectively that they were both sitting on lightning in a bottle and the goose that laid the golden egg. The synergy just simply had to be obeyed to have the soon-borne-out success. It's like Clapton putting up with Baker, and Yes putting up with Chris Squire. I saw it with my own eyes. Thanks for your comment @Dennis.
