Real complement when Sting calls your band great. The man is a legend.

@lelurve

2 жыл бұрын

was there no live performance of Sting that night?

@patriciasepulveda1264

2 жыл бұрын

I so agree with him! Best band on television!

@antonelladeflorio2140

2 жыл бұрын

Sting recognized the homage they gave him, playing those last notes by saxophone that reminded him of "Englishman in New York" ;)

@Jpw824

2 жыл бұрын

Compliment*

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Maf 1532: One reaches an American co-host's heart by his band. Sting or other artists may unite with a musician who was in Colbert's band -- or Carson, Arsenio or Kimmel, etc.: something to cherish, attach to, and social engineer for the long term: Networking bliss.

This is the best ever of the Colbert questioner 👏👏👏 Sting is just so classy so friggin cool 😎

@mikejackson2228

2 жыл бұрын

This is the best I've ever seen! Tantra

@robsvideos227

2 жыл бұрын

This comment got me roped in because I thought Jeff goldblum took that title a little while ago. And after watching it I have to agree but I suspect he saw the questions beforehand because he answered so quickly

@arctic_haze

2 жыл бұрын

@@robsvideos227 So did Jeff Goldblum in my opinion.

@petyrkowalski9887

2 жыл бұрын

Its because a) he’s Sting and b) he’s English

@LindaC616

2 жыл бұрын

Keanu did a good one

This man knows himself well and has a soul of a poet

@pravinasings8254

Ай бұрын

A musician, answering from the feeling, emotional mind.

Sting was the BEST one EVER to take that quiz!! His answers were perfect!

@dw69376

2 жыл бұрын

"More of the same, please." Perfect answer!

@guitartrashman

2 жыл бұрын

Except we are bound for hell without Jesus. Accept his payment for sin and escape the wrath of the father.

@jhanick

2 жыл бұрын

When your name is one word, coolness is a prerequisite.

@dekdelboy

2 жыл бұрын

A club is not the best sandwich

@OP-1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@guitartrashman . Oh shut up.

These answers are TOO good. Throw: caution, smell: fear, sound: silence.

@planestrainsdogsncars4336

2 жыл бұрын

Because rehearsed....

@rocketRobScott

2 жыл бұрын

@@planestrainsdogsncars4336 I agree, but as good as Sting looks … if he told me it was spontaneous - I would 100% believe him!

@lelurve

2 жыл бұрын

i thought he said cushion haha im probably projecting

@USCTrojan2013

2 жыл бұрын

He was TOO quick at times.. Colbert even stares him down a few times as to say.. that was pretty absolute…

@jomontanee

2 жыл бұрын

He is the ZEN MASTER.

I love the look they exchange after Sting said he could smell fear.

"fear" is probably the best answer for that question. What a legend.

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

To Marico Couto: I thought he said "Feet."

Sting is EASILY my favorite celeb to ever do the Colbert Questionert. That was fantastic.

Fields of gold by him will always be a favorite.

@Roy-G-Biv

2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss, such a beautiful song

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

To No Tea Shade: The 1970s and early '80s "Police." were some of his better musical years. The new wave/punk rock generation was an epoch to laud and relish.

Wow! Everyone else takes the "What you should throw out" question more literally while Sting got all spiritual. I don't know why I'm surprised. It's just such a great answer.

@danielvillalobos4265

2 жыл бұрын

That dude was doing ayahuasca in South America with shamans before it was trendy

What do you own that you really should throw out? Sting: Caution Me: ROCKSTAR❣️

Gotta love him! At his age pulling off the rock look. Love the blue leather jacket. And Sting's responses to the questionnaire, both funny and profound. And so very British.

@gazbradster

2 жыл бұрын

Alas he rather let the bloody side down when he said coffee, Tea is the preferred drink of the Nation....lol

@ArkyMalarkey

2 жыл бұрын

@@gazbradster : The smell of tea?!

@frantic1380

Жыл бұрын

Meh, he said espresso. Very strong scent. Tea doesn’t have the same powerful aroma.

The blue leather jacket is breaking my brain... it's looks sooo damn good on Sting!... Love it! Great questionert as usual!

i love how pretentiously hilarious he is....like a self aware caricature of a british person

@someguyfromengland5036

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, sting is from Newcastle, he's very untypical of blokes from up here.

The fact that he takes the time to ackowledge fellow musicians in the band is really humbling

He had me at “club” sandwich LOL.

@mcpbaa3000

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Finally someone answered the sandwich question correctly.

@YodatheHobbit

2 ай бұрын

Best med? "Club"

Sting answering the "Questionnaire" = Smoooooth!

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

To Teresa: At 3:57 minutes: The word "fear" is synonymous with bad smells. ------------------- One can even go deeper regarding a woman wearing ugly black socks and sneakers: The dreaded thought of removing them. How those dirty yarms in the street can steal sneakers (shoes) is beyond me.

I was the local technical director of one his concerts here in the Philippines, the Back to Bass tour. The front act were local singer/musicians Ice Seguerra and Mike Villegas. His tour manager heard them play and brought Sting to the side of the stage and he listened to them for the whole set. Truly a man who appreciates good music.

@jomontanee

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for sharing!!! 🙏🙏🙏

@gustafsone

2 жыл бұрын

I remember going to a (one of many) Sting concerts in the mid-90's, and his opener was Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. I knew who Lyle was (probably because he was briefly married to Julia Roberts around that time, I think) and that he was a country musician, but I didn't know any of his song. Well let me tell you this. His 40-50 minute set completely sold me on his music! Yes, he was country, but NO, he was nothing like the country you would hear on the radio at the time. I can't even explain his flavor of country music. It was/is unique, to say the least! Anyway, I'm not sure if Lyle was actually on tour with Sting that summer, or if they just happened to meet up at the same time in my city for that night, but Sting absolutely loved Lyle and even had Lyle join him during his own set on a couple of songs. It was awesome! Sting truly does appreciate good music/musicianship, and we as the audience greatly benefited from that!

@nadiam2853

Жыл бұрын

I was his booker for that tour in Lebanon. He did the same thing in Beirut, we brought in a street tableh player for his performance of desert rose.

@pravinasings8254

Ай бұрын

@@nadiam2853 Do you mean tabla?

I hear he can hold off giving an answer for like, a looooong time.

@RabblesTheBinx

2 жыл бұрын

He sure didn't hold off in the questionnaire 😏

@BlueStamp_

2 жыл бұрын

glad i didn’t have a drink in my mouth rn, would have spit it half way across the room!

@ChubbyUnicorn

2 жыл бұрын

😆

@christopherweise438

2 жыл бұрын

New Message - Like 9 hours (allegedly). You and i must be about the same "vintage"

sting is the complete opposite of goldblum. he's terse. and it's amazing how funny he can make a singularly syllabic word.

Man, Sting is such a sharp bastard. Imagine this guy would be a teacher in school his whole life.

Best segment ever! Sting comes across as a guy with an IQ of 5,000! So impressive!

Sting was once a teacher, so he's smarter than the average celebrity. Great voice too.

@caligal1090

2 жыл бұрын

ohh was that the inspiration behind "dont stand so close to me"

@chopagain739

2 жыл бұрын

Since when are teacher's smart??? Want to glide through College? Education major.

@donm1530

2 жыл бұрын

@@chopagain739 Haha! I was thinking the same thing.

@dalriadaskillen

2 жыл бұрын

@@chopagain739 He was trained and taught in the U.K.

@chopagain739

2 жыл бұрын

@@dalriadaskillen And??

Wow! I really liked that "caution" answer.

This was literally the best. Sting is so damn cool and handsome and witty.

Hands down the best Colbert Questionert ever. All the answers are next level

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

To Nicole Khan: At 3:57 minutes: Sting even sounded stoic and profound when he answered ... "Feet."

@flyhunterz

Жыл бұрын

sounds prepared tbh

@martinw245

10 ай бұрын

And, of course, totally rehearsed.

@duroxkilo

2 ай бұрын

@@martinw245 it's a show and most shows require rehearsals for things to go smoothly and appear proper on our screens (just like sports). that being said, he's a poet of sorts, of course his answers have a different flavor than let's say the answers of a news anchor or scientist, or athlete, etc...

3:58 the way Stephen looked at him after he told his least favourite smell was “fear” 😂

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

To Tresor Kuh: He gave that erudite philosophical countenance upon this question. Actually -- The word fear is synonymous with bad smells. ------------------- One can even go deeper regarding a woman wearing ugly black socks and sneakers: The dreaded thought of removing them. How those dirty yarms in the street can steal sneakers (shoes) is beyond me.

Sting always looks like he doesn't want to be there lmao

It is AMAZING how much Sting looks like Gordon Sumner CBE. Mind boggling, it is.

Sting effortlessly gave the classiest answers ever to the Colbert Questionairt. Gotta love that legend of a man.

Sting and Jeff Goldblum's are by far the best of these

@arkhadipustaka_

2 жыл бұрын

I like John Freaking Oliver one ...

Anybody who can answer "More of the same, please" to the life question is one very happy person!

According to urban myths, Sting glows blue in the presence of orcs...

@JakobNoone

2 жыл бұрын

That jacket was awfully blue... does Steven have orc blood? The scandal!

@jasons2023

2 жыл бұрын

@@JakobNoone Huh, I only just realized that 😄.

His answers were so much faster and shorter than Jeff Goldbloom.

@hippydippy

2 жыл бұрын

He probably had seen other episodes & knew what was coming.

@MonkeyJedi99

2 жыл бұрын

Well, Goldblum IS 6 foot four inches tall...

@susancrawford5927

2 жыл бұрын

But they are both Libras.

@susanlynn8321

2 жыл бұрын

But not nearly as funny. 😂

"The sound of silence" And this is just one more reason why I love this man.

I 🤔 I just saw an acting class held by Sting & Colbert, bravo. 👏 ♥ 👏

Thank you for bringing us a little heaven through your music!

Possibly the best answers yet! What a legend.

Wow, he had some great answers. Interesting that one of the most decorated musicians would choose to live in silence rather than listen to only one song

Cats - I have cats and I’m terrified of them. So are my dogs. 😻 Loved his short and sweet answers and his attitude and blue jacket.

@22Phantasm

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, his jacket - that shade of blue is perfect.

@batgurrl

2 жыл бұрын

@@22Phantasm 👍🏻YES

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

To BatGirl: Sting's answer to this was the classic banter or irony.

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

**of.

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

The ironic point was: something so cute and cuddly as a cat, can create concern even for the more powerful as you and me, humans, dogs -- and Sting.

That was a really good one. Sting knows his stuff.

I met Sting twice. He signed my poster and said to me, “I should have shaved for this picture!” He is extremely intelligent. I would listen to all his music for my only songs for life😀

that introduction by Jon & the band was so apropos... I'd be honored if some Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZread performances of WHY SHOULD I CRY FOR YOU and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Happy holidays and stay safe.

Sting looking chill and cool as ever! I think he was prepared for the questionnaire because those were GREAT answers!

@smartperson1

2 жыл бұрын

Questionnert

@GiftSparks

2 жыл бұрын

Sting is just ageless. He loos fabulous and is the epitome of cool!

So thankful Colbert is making these smaller artists known.

@ToniHinton

2 жыл бұрын

Smaller?!?

@thomasalva9263

2 жыл бұрын

So thankful that Colbert's channel is making smaller commenters like you not known.

@justsaying14

2 жыл бұрын

@@ToniHinton Woooosh!

@justsaying14

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasalva9263 Woooosh!

@thomasalva9263

2 жыл бұрын

@@justsaying14 Not woosh, your sarcasm just sucks and so does your sense of humor.

Two of the coolest dudes ever.

@FelixCheam1

2 жыл бұрын

@Wary Trout Hahahaha lemme guess - millennial? Hahahaha

Sting gave Stephen those Harkonnen eyes, he could smell his fear, and he WILL kill him, unless there's a cat around.

I loved Sting before but I love him more now. He's genius with a voice.

Sting ... legend entertainer .... hilariously funny .... super wonderful .... simply awesome!!!

Such inventive, indepth quick answers, you know it's truth. No wonder he's such a great songwriter.

How is it possible that I love him even more

Please Stephen let Keanu Reeves take the Colbert Questionert next week.

What is your least favorite smell? "Fear." I died laughing.

That’s the _FIRST CLUE_ Stephen has _EVER GIVEN_ about the number he’s thinking of! *Assuming he is thinking of the same number every time he does the questionnaire, THAT’S A GREAT CLUE!!!*

@wallacerose8663

2 жыл бұрын

As he's a massive Lord of the Rings nerd, I've always assumed his number is 9.

@KatySueWho

2 жыл бұрын

@@wallacerose8663 oooooohhhhhhh that does make sense. Before the hint, I was guessing pi, thinking I was so clever🙄😄

@MissSavicreations

2 жыл бұрын

@@wallacerose8663 I would totally guess 9 as it's just MY favourite number! :)

@bobxyzp

2 жыл бұрын

If Sting had glared a little harder, I think Stephen would’ve cracked and given it up.

@leavingitblank9363

2 жыл бұрын

@@wallacerose8663 What's the association between 9 and LOTR?

He had the best answer for, "What happens when we die?" I've heard to date. Also when he said, "Caution" I was like that was legend! "Fear" was also a very legend answer. I want to believe he didn't know the questions and that he IS just that cool, confident, and legend...which I mean he is all those things...but it IS tv too.

@FixNewsPlease

2 жыл бұрын

He's not an actor and if he were prepared ahead of time, he'd have to act.

@krcmaine

2 жыл бұрын

@@FixNewsPlease Hi, welcome to show biz. 🥂

@FixNewsPlease

2 жыл бұрын

@@krcmaine I worked in the industry for 34 years. I can tell you preparation on a talk show is of the technical kind, not contextual. Spontaneity sells.

@FixNewsPlease

2 жыл бұрын

@@krcmaine I hope you didn't like your own comment.

@DanielBoonelight

2 жыл бұрын

@@FixNewsPlease he actually is an actor.

I was three years ago at a concert in the front row. It was incredible. He still got it.

@willritter4076

2 жыл бұрын

I'd be honored if some Sting fans would give a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZread performances of his classic compositions WHY SHOULD I CRY FOR YOU and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to the master. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Happy holidays and stay safe.

@solidsnake58

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! It killed my legs but it was amazing

Colin Mochrie once asked about this guy, "When he retires, will he change his name to 'Stung?'"

Two witty men-love them both!!

You can’t smell fear but it’s real and twists your stomach, great answer Sting!

@anmnou

2 жыл бұрын

Of course you can...

Love the Geordie twang to his accent

I like that there's no hesitation. He just bangs out his answers.

Sting is in his element I think asking these more introspective, almost metaphysical sometimes, questions.

Amazing Sting, so smart and classy

A few years back my kids asked me what happens when we die and when I shared the philosophy of, “no one knows but it could be exactly what happened before you were born… which is why it’s important to enjoy some moments of each day and create a little goodness wherever you are” they relaxed a LOT.

So totally ahead of his time in trying to protect the rain forests all those years ago...how right he was.

He’s the only one I’ve heard say my favourite sandwich…the Club!

100% best responses ever. Sting. Is King.

I love that Sting loves the same movie as me, The Magnificent Seven. I just hope he meant the older version with Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen among other great actors.

Steve seems quite calm and relaxed, considering he is sitting next to a Harkonnen.

@annebruecks7381

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 I can Never forget that he was in that awful movie 😂

@undefined40

2 жыл бұрын

@@annebruecks7381 Actually, I liked that movie.

@annebruecks7381

2 жыл бұрын

@@undefined40 Oh it’s ok I guess. The actor playing Paul was obviously in his 30’s tho, super funny. And the special effects were corny lol, especially the personal shields.The whole Harkonnen thing with dude floating around and the heart valve was too much! Sting was great, the best part of the whole movie 😃 Have you read the books? They are so good. Have you seen the new Dune? I haven’t, I hope it’s good!

@undefined40

2 жыл бұрын

​@@annebruecks7381 I was contemplating about how to respond to this. Luckily Adam Savage with his vid "Ask Adam Savage: Movie Scene That Had the Biggest Emotional Impact" came to my aid. A bit in, he starts talking about that movie. I have similar opinions about the pros he mentions. I did not see the other versions though. Regarding the books, as, thanks to the current worldwide situation, I have now more time, I decided to finally read the SF classics. I started with Asimov's foundation saga and am through about 2/3 of those books; Herbert will be next after that.

Saw him live at Southampton Gaumont in 1979....Message In A Bottle!!!! Love that man.

I admire him more and more every time I see him. You too Stephen 🙃

Man the blue leather jacket is Amazing! :O

Intelligence showed up in an American talk show and blows everyone away.

They HAD to have given him these questions prior. His answers are too quick and too cool.

@Buyis

2 жыл бұрын

Or watches the show😂

@dielaughing73

2 жыл бұрын

Well they are the same questions every time

@cleverusername9369

2 жыл бұрын

@dielaughing73 this one was actually different, I don't recall Stephen asking "window or aisle" before, he usually asks "flat or sparkling" and I believe "cats or dogs" was a new question as well. I only know because I've actually written down the Colbert Questionnaire to perform it with my friends lol

@mgg5418

2 жыл бұрын

All of them get them in advance otherwise you would get a lot of hums and haas

@lllCTHULHUlll

2 жыл бұрын

It's a well-known, industry-wide practice to have show notes which encompass all questions an interviewee will be asked. He 100% had these questions in advance and his answers were rehearsed. But he's not a paid actor. He's a music legend. So, yeah, he couldn't play it off as well as others that have taken the Questionert. But who cares? It's Sting.

I think every breath you take is one of the most beautiful songs ever.

When Sting said his least favorite smell was fear, I wish Stephen had replied with "Fear is the mind-killer." Missed opportunity. smh

I was not expecting such great and often profound answers. This was definitely worth watching!

@martinw245

10 ай бұрын

We can all be profound with rehersed answers.

@denniszenanywhere

4 ай бұрын

He was an English literature professor. Which is also why he can write lyrical songs. A voracious reader.

@dojinho

4 ай бұрын

@@denniszenanywhere I did not know that ! Thanks for the insight; it is a quite interesting fact ! And... your response made me re-watch this segment, which I thoroughly enjoyed, once more !

@denniszenanywhere

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome. He has always been a good interview subject along with his former drummer bandmate, Steward Copeland.@@dojinho

He's great. I'm always surprised and flattered how much America loves the British. We are after all close relatives.. Sending big love from Leeds West Yorkshire UK. 🇬🇧🇺🇲

@SplendidFellow

2 жыл бұрын

Not ALL the brits... Just keep sending us musicians lol

@jambutty2218

2 жыл бұрын

@@SplendidFellow I'm with you there. So sorry about Piers Moron..

@just-sayin67

2 жыл бұрын

I love the British and have always wanted to visit England!

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

To Jambutty: It depends: If one can bring something to the table in the entertainment field, he will fare better, although it's the aspect of what type of music is being performed: The *color code* system of appreciation, the ironic looking down upon "the white-boy music" when the same pigmented ones go gaga over American movie/film stars from the opposite pastures. As an ordinary UK to the US/NY ex-pat., it's difficult with the warped communication vibes. The workplace encourages diversity, whilst the five-o-clock, clock-out reality, pushes back its clockwork societal ambiance.

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

@@SplendidFellow: Your comment sums up your heart's mired content. Just send stars that the States can shine their suave and swarmy *middlemen* for selfish stipends. The ordinary office workers from the UK, who benefits no one: whom they can rail, rant, and *revile against* in the workplace -- whilst your *close relative struggles* for bread, eh? You are a nasty man.

That was awesome. I think he could actually be the new James bond

These answers are incredible.

_Arcane_ was the best surprise of the year and the song by Sting closing the finale was the cherry on top. I wanted to cry. _“Don’t cry. You’re perfect.”_

Sting is as handsome as ever, awesome musician.

The best responses I have heard yet. He is too cool for words, kudos.

Keeping in mind lyrics referencing Scylla & Charybdis, I thought his answers would be sharp and/or witty, which they were. The Magnificent Seven is an EXCELLENT choice.

@ericminch

2 жыл бұрын

The first one, not the remake.

Sting living up to that professor title , people may think he's a ringer with this Witt , but I believe he answered honest

Sting’s Colbert Questionnaire is the best one ever! Best answers, great reactions!

@eddyvideostar

2 жыл бұрын

To Erica Wentz: At 3:57 minutes: Sting even sounded stoic and profound when he answered ... "feet."

But I thought Sting doesn't drink coffee, but he drinks tea my dear?

My kind of Guy! Trudie is one very blessed Woman!

Sting's responses coupled with Stephen's reactions are priceless. He's not wrong, cats are scary. I have 4, the 2 year old is my BFF but he's a complete psycho.

@JeffFreemanPresents

2 жыл бұрын

Mine was a complete psycho when he was young, when he got old, he was just a crotchety li’l ayusshole ;) But yes, BFF indeed. One of the true loves of my life he was.

His answers are so profound!! and what green humor, too!!

Ladies and gentlemen, that is a master in class.

Love Sting - but he knew every one of those questions beforehand, and had the answers prepared. Great acting though.

So now we know Stephen is thinking of 9 or less. Sting could've said "You're thinking of it now".

He nailed it in each and every question….

@catherineshaw1122

2 жыл бұрын

I can't stand him, but he really did. Now I think he's a damn Jedi, lol.

Create heaven on earth not hell. Right on Sting, love you bro.

His answers were more philosophical than most.

@catherineshaw1122

2 жыл бұрын

That's a yogi for you.

Love the cat reference wow 🙂🙂🙂 blue eyes 👀 well 😻 then there's that too the literal sound of silence earplugs are a man's best friend.

Sting as the new James Bond!

Love Sting ! I saw him performed in Paris. Love it so much

He Said I imagine it'll be like it was before we were here. that's kind of the most accurate sounding description to that question I've ever heard