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84 on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and is included in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
[citation needed] On the 50th anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, the song was ranked No. [27], In my humble opinion, this is Sting's best song with the worst arrangement. [12], Sting wrote the song in 1982 in the aftermath of his separation from Frances Tomelty and the beginning of his relationship with Trudie Styler. [14], Sting later said he was disconcerted by how many people think the song is more positive than it is.
As of 2003, Sting was making an average of $2000 per day in royalties for the song. Log dich ein um diese Funktion zu nutzen. [1], Keyboard parts were added from Roland guitar synthesizers, a Prophet-5 and Oberheim OB-8. The Human Rights Concerts - 1986: A Conspiracy Of Hope, ¡RELEASED! He had this Hammond organ thing that sounded like Billy Preston. It certainly didn't sound like the Police, with that big, rolling synthesizer part. ¡RELEASED! 1 hit on that chart), and the UK Singles Chart for four weeks. [26], "Every Breath You Take" is the Police's and Sting's signature song, and in 2010 was estimated to generate between a quarter and a third of Sting's music publishing income. Sting and Frances lived next door to Trudie in Bayswater, West London, for several years before the two of them became lovers. STEVE AOKI, SHAED, and STING - 2 in a Million, Message In A Bottle (2019 Record Store Release), Every Move You Make: The Studio Recordings, Gotta Get Back My Baby (featuring Maitre Gims), 44/876 (Digital Deluxe Album & Target Physical Exclusive), Don't Make Me Wait (Dave Audé Rhythmic Radio Remix), VARIOUS ARTISTS: Songs for Tibet - The Art of Peace II, The Last Ship (Original Broadway Cast Recording), The Last Ship: Live At The Public Theater, ¡RELEASED! [20] Released in the early days of MTV, "Every Breath You Take" was one of the earliest videos to enter heavy rotation, a fact that significantly contributed to the popularity of the song. I'd been making an album with Robert Fripp, and I was kind of experimenting with playing Bartok violin duets and had worked up a new riff. 29. [13] The lyrics are the words of a possessive lover who is watching "every breath you take; every move you make". [19], The recording process was fraught with difficulties as personal tensions between the band members, particularly Sting and drummer Stewart Copeland, came to the fore. Their split was controversial. The demo of the song was recorded in an eight-track suite in North London's Utopia studios and featured Sting singing over a Hammond organ. [6] In May 2019, it was recognized by BMI as being the most played song in radio history. According to the Back to Mono box-set book, "Every Breath You Take" is influenced by a Gene Pitney song titled "Every Breath I Take". "Writing a Super Hit" by, CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, List of number-one singles of 1983 (Ireland), List of number-one singles from the 1980s (UK), List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of 1983, List of number-one mainstream rock hits (United States), "Classic Tracks: The Police's 'Every Breath You Take, "New wave hits of the 80s: all the best new wave songs", Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1983, “BMI Announces Top Honors for its 67th Annual Pop Awards”, "Sting's "Every Breath You Take" Is the Most Played Song on Radio [Video]", "The Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs", "The Nation's Favourite 80s Number One: 12 more classic 80s chart-toppers which didn't make the cut", "INTERVIEW / Sting: How we mock our most serious Star, our national", "CBS – 60 Minutes II 'Sting: All This Time, "Relive 10 of the most memorable performances from the VMAs", "Experience the Music: One Hit Wonders and the Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll", Austriancharts.at – The Police – Every Breath You Take", Ultratop.be – The Police – Every Breath You Take", "CHART NUMBER 1379 – Saturday, June 18, 1983", https://www.ukmix.org/forum/chart-discussion/chart-analysis/121831-danish-chart-archive-singles-1979-____-b-t-ifpi-dk/page4, Offiziellecharts.de – The Police – Every Breath You Take", The Irish Charts – Search Results – Every Breath You Take", "Israel Singles Charts 1987-1995 - Page 2", Dutchcharts.nl – The Police – Every Breath You Take", Charts.nz – The Police – Every Breath You Take", Topp 20 Single uke 25, 1983 – VG-lista.
During the time Sting Log dich ein oder registriere dich kostenlos, Mark Forster & VIZE - Bist du Okay Songtext, Purple Disco Machine & Sophie and the Giants - Hypnotized Songtext. In the US, it was the best-selling single of 1983 and fifth-best-selling single of the decade. We spent about six weeks recording just the snare drums and the bass. "[16] Gary T. Marx, sociologist and scholar of surveillance studies, wrote in 1988 that, while the song was "a love rather than a protest song", it "nicely captures elements of the new surveillance". While recording, guitarist Andy Summers came up with a guitar part inspired by Béla Bartók that would later become a trademark lick, and played it straight through in one take. "[7], The song is sampled in Puff Daddy's 1997 hit "I'll Be Missing You," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 weeks and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group; Sting ultimately participated in a performance of "I'll Be Missing You" at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Shot in black-and-white with a navy blue tint, the video depicts the band, accompanied by a pianist and string section, performing the song in a darkened ballroom as a man washes the floor-to-ceiling window behind them. Daniel Pearl won the first MTV cinematography award for his work on the video. [29], ^shipments figures based on certification alonesales+streaming figures based on certification alone, According to Sting's former publisher Tom Bradley.
1 song for 1983.[5]. BMI President and CEO Mike O'Neill stated: "For the first time in 22 years, BMI has a new top song in our repertoire with Sting's timeless hit 'Every Breath You Take,' a remarkable achievement that solidifies its place in songwriting history. The Human Rights Concerts 1986-1998, ¡RELEASED! It's a totally wasted opportunity for our band. [23][24] In May 2019, BMI updated the list and “Every Breath You Take” was recognized as the Most Performed Song in BMI’s catalogue, a distinction previously held by "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'". At the 26th Annual Grammy Awards, the song was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, and Record of the Year, winning in the first two categories. 2 greatest breakup song. The Police, “Every Breath You Take.” “Every Breath You Take” By Sting. I think Sting could have had any other group do this song and it would have been better than our version—except for Andy's brilliant guitar part. Every breath you take And every move you make Every bond you break, every step you take I'll be watching you Every single day And every word you say Every game you play, every night you stay I'll be watching you Oh, can't you see You belong to me?
The affair was widely condemned.". [5], "Every Breath You Take" is the Police's and Sting's signature song, and in 2010 was estimated to generate between a quarter and a third of Sting's music publishing income. The song has an AABACABA structure. [6] In May 2019, was recognised by BMI as being the most played song in radio history. [1] The single-note piano in the middle eight was recommended by Padgham, inspired by similar work that he had done with the group XTC. Can't Stand Losing You (Live in Boston) Edit, Can't Stand Losing You (Live in Boston) Edit 7'', Voices Inside My Head (E Smoove Pump Mix) 12'', Message In A Box - The Complete Recordings, If I Ever Lose My Faith In You, CD digipak, VARIOUS ARTISTS: Prokofiev: Peter And the Wolf, VARIOUS ARTISTS: A Very Special Christmas, FEATURE: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, SOUNDTRACK: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, VARIOUS ARTISTS: Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, 7''. [28]On the 60th anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, on Billboard released the "Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Singles" chart where the song was ranked No.
It was like seeing a Bergman film. 1 in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Israel, Ireland, and South Africa. To escape the public eye, Sting retreated to the Caribbean. Written by Sting, the single was the biggest US and UK hit of 1983, topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight weeks (the band's only No. He insists it is about the obsession with a lost lover, and the jealousy and surveillance that follow. [25], In October 2007, Sting was awarded a Million-Air certificate for nine million airplays of "Every Breath You Take" at the BMI Awards show in London.
Every breath you take and every move you make Every bond you break, every step you take, I’ll be watching you It was abstract." It also topped the Billboard Top Tracks chart for nine weeks. When Sting said 'go and make it your own', I went and stuck that lick on it, and immediately we knew we had something special. 1 song for 1983. It reached No. Tekst The Police - Every Breath You Take . "Every Breath You Take" is a song by the English rock band the Police from their album Synchronicity (1983). At the 26th Annual Grammy Awards, the song was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, and Record of the Year, winning in the first two categories. BMI President and CEO Mike O'Neill stated: "For the first time in 22 years, BMI has a new top song in our repertoire with Sting's timeless hit 'Every Breath You Take,' a remarkable achievement that solidifies its place in songwriting history.
However, the lyrics are actually spoken from a character with sinister intent. [4], Two cover versions charted on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1983: Rich Landers at number 68 and Mason Dixon at number 69. The Human Rights Concerts - 1990: An Embrace of Hope, !RELEASED! [19], It is one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. How my poor heart aches With every step you take And every move you make And every vow you break Sting received the 1983 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. The room, however, was so hot that Copeland's drum sticks had to be taped to his hands to avoid slippage.[1].
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