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Re: [Police] Re: Sting on Oprah
by Teri Kronberg 01 Nov '03

01 Nov '03

Every time this Sting vs. The Police and what came first the chicken or the egg issue comes up...I always think of what Sting said when he first embarked on his solo career. He mentioned how he really wasn't going *solo* since he wasn't playing all the instruments and doing everything himself, etc. He was just writing the songs. I think this holds true for The Police and it's members perfectly. Sting may have wrote the songs and sang them, but he didn't play two bases and the drums himself. He didn't create the famous guitar riff for EBYT (unless I'm mistaken) himself, that was Andy. The drumming style was Stewart. My question is always why does anyone want to dismiss the importance of Andy and Stewart? Also, why is it so difficult to just accept that The Police were an entity upon themselves. Accept them for what they were and are on record. Other than there, on video and in the memories of those who saw them live, that's where The Police exists. Sting was a large part of them. However, now he is (and has been for years) apart from The Police. He sings Police songs, but they are his musicians and arrangements. They are essentially hybrid cover/remixes performed live. There is no difference between Sting singing Police songs solo--from any other singer who wrote the songs for a band and is singing them with a different group of musicians. What did come first, the chicken or the egg? I'll tell you. The soft-shelled embrio of an egg came first, then what would become the chicken, then it's hard-shelled egg. Used as metaphor for this: embrio as The Police raw faux punk stage, the chicken as The Police at peak, and the well formed egg as Sting (the by-product of the chicken). Happy Halloween all. It's apparently much too late for me. ;) Teri ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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(Kein Thema)
by DtmrCls＠aol.com 31 Oct '03

31 Oct '03

I can't stand it any more. I can't read any more sentences like "I hope I haven't insulted anyone" or how one has to express his opinion or his "two cents". What makes this list enjoyable is not the neutral discussion with all the elements of fairness and trying to see every aspect for a against something or another. It's the point of view of the single person, whether it's expressed as an insult or a somewhat better formulated mail. By the way: Yes, Sting has developed AND: Yes, his new CD sucks. Dietmar

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Re: Sting on Oprah
by Mr. Absolute Objectivity 31 Oct '03

31 Oct '03

>===== Original Message From mathew(a)wattobay.com ===== >Sting was the Police!!! Refusing to accept that fact is pure denial of >reality and fact! boy are you so stupid __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/

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Re: [Police] Re: Sting on Oprah
by Anne Robinson 31 Oct '03

31 Oct '03

The issue isn't whether or not I agree, the issue is your apparent inability to post an opinion, or counter-opinion for that matter, without being hostile and insulting to other list members.. "Mr. Absolute Objectivity" To: Anne Robinson <arobinson(a)caci.com> <mpal1(a)yahoo.com> cc: Subject: Re: [Police] Re: Sting on Oprah 10/31/2003 12:12 PM I take it from your articulate comment that you probably agree with this moron's comment __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/

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Re: [Police] Re: Sting on Oprah
by Anne Robinson 31 Oct '03

31 Oct '03

The name changes, "M" but the quality of the posts remains the same. At least you're consistent. "Mr. Absolute Objectivity" To: police(a)mailman.xmission.com <mpal1(a)yahoo.com> cc: Sent by: Subject: [Police] Re: Sting on Oprah police-bounces(a)mailman.x mission.com 10/31/2003 11:47 AM >===== Original Message From mathew(a)wattobay.com ===== >Sting was the Police!!! Refusing to accept that fact is pure denial of >reality and fact! boy are you so stupid __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/ _______________________________________________ Police mailing list Police(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/police

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Re: RE: [Police] Sting on Oprah
by Stingfan222＠aol.com 31 Oct '03

31 Oct '03

In a message dated 10/31/03 3:29:05 AM, the-police(a)t-online.de writes: << Sting was THE POLICE like Paul McCartney was THE BEATLES... >> ooooh, low blow! I don't think it's quite to that extent, but good analogy! I think Rich had nailed my feelings yesterday when he wrote: "....i feel that the legacy of the police is not held in as high a regard to the world outside this wegpage (sic) - that they are blown off and/or taken for granted, that their uniqueness has not been given its just due. " I agree with that statement. I was flipping through a book at my sons' book fair last week---"the 25 best bands of this century" and was shocked to see that the Police weren't one of them. I really don't think they are given the respect they are due. Yes, Sting was the Police, but not without Andy and Stewart. So I guess I'm going on record to say the three of them were the Police. They created a unique sound and energy when they played together THEN. I don't even feel that they'd have it now after seeing the footage from the RRHofF. It didn't give me that feeling that they were the Police again, but then again, I wasn't there. Just three guys playing old stuff together. I thought I was really going to regret not making it to NY that day, but I'll keep my concert memories of 20 years go, thanks! OK, sorry if I got off tangent a bit. Too much candy already and it's only 10am! Happy Halloween! Michelle in TX

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Re: [Police] Sting on Oprah
by Stingfan222＠aol.com 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

Wasn't there a flat they just got in London near some park that Trudie fell in love with? Thought he had something in Miami as well. Michelle in TX

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Sting on Oprah
by Fred Berthelot 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

Sting page on Oprah: http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200310/tows_past_20031028.jhtml

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ok, did i miss something?
by Andee26＠aol.com 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

Not that I am a big Victoria's Secret shopper...(I think the joke goes, "Victoria's secret is ....that she's a slut!) But I did receive my Christmas catalog today with my very subdued lounge pajama's I ordered today. Within it I found this... Item # 7R-173-458 $12 US This November, Sting seduces the nation with his performance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (on CBS). To capture this magical runway moment we're offering an exclusive collection of Sting's most enchanting love songs. This seductive CD features Sacred Love from his latest album, along with When we Dance, You Still Touch Me and other romantic favourites. It's Sting's own selection of his sexiest songs yet. And it's only at Victoria's Secret. What else is on it? Might be a good one to leave in the Car CD player, as I would be surprised if there was anything unreleased on it. Hmmmmmmmmm. Andee B. in Indianapolis

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sting book signing in NY
by David Lucky 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

Anyone considering going to the book signing in NY. I understand it to be for one hour - I wonder if the line gets so long not everyone gets through it or what? What is someones guess on how packed that would be - I really wonder.

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