Finally, this video version has been officially released. I first saw it on Christmas Day Top of the Pops 1980. I looked for it for decades. Delight to see it here. My favourite band as a teenager.

@matthiasmitzlaff375

21 күн бұрын

same here Joseph, from 10 to 13 listened to it almost every day ;-) Greetings from Berlin, Matthias

These guys really had something special, one of kind band

@magicalabood3292

2 жыл бұрын

They weren't special they were way more cooler than anyone back in the day

@offbeat9890

2 жыл бұрын

@@magicalabood3292 That is a fair opinion, I could see someone looking at it that way, they were really cool guys. Even with that, I just don't know any band which mixed it up like they did and all of them had really uniques styles, from singing to drumming. Borderline impossible to replicate, even if it is 'just' pop, rock, reggae, new wave or whatever else...

@jrvsongs

2 жыл бұрын

Muito bom

@janeyorke8684

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant band and their music sounds as fresh today 2021

@duffyjohnson77

Жыл бұрын

@@offbeat9890 They were easily the most popular band in the world in the early 80s. They toured extensively all over…central & South America, Africa, the mid-east and Asia.

What a time to be alive

@PabloPichula

2 жыл бұрын

te pareces a bts we

@thinkshesapenguin1o166

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad it sucks so hard to be alive now

@thinkshesapenguin1o166

2 жыл бұрын

I think I'll make that into the name of a song

@thedvondud181

2 жыл бұрын

@@thinkshesapenguin1o166 album title that bro

@le_th_

2 жыл бұрын

@@thinkshesapenguin1o166 You act like you're being held against your will like a victim of sex trafficking?

One of my favorite The Police song! This Christmas video was shot in november 1980 at the former Grey Rocks ski resort in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada...Time flies too fast!!!

@unitedstatesofmordor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I often wondered where and when these videos were shot.

I can't wait

Who would have thought forty-one years ago that this song would have a Christmas video forty-one years later? ♥️♥️♥️

@trick421

2 жыл бұрын

Miles Copeland, lol...

@Natalya-z-kasetoyu

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, the present for my birthday - the 1 st of January!!!!!

@mattmerkel3968

2 жыл бұрын

I did. I distinctly remember saying that in 41 years we'd all be watching a Christmas video of this song on our tiny hand-held computers with high definition video screens while walking around sipping $6 coffees. Of course I think I was six then, so nobody believed me. Well, who's laughing now? I am, because that video is silly. But who thought this concept was a good idea? It's fun and all, but what the hell?

@Natalya-z-kasetoyu

2 жыл бұрын

Those days I was four but only in eleven years did I first hear it... 1991, only four months left to the crash of the Ussr.

@kjp9790

2 жыл бұрын

I dont know...but realizing that Andy Summers will be 79 years of age on NYE sure made me feel old! 😋

This is a real piece of history.

Ahhh, the days when all you needed was the band and a camcorder to make a music video. Love it.

@scottmatznick3140

2 жыл бұрын

Now it's gotten even easier; ya don't even need a band!

@andrewfuller62

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottmatznick3140 ....or a camcorder. Mobile phone is good enough.

@slovnicurling9808

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah lets ignore the snowmobiles and the fact they had to travel into the mountains.

@ShellshockedRadio

Жыл бұрын

What a great song, I love it! I put it into my "Shellshocked Radio - Recommendations" List: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYltr7l9e7fQlso.html Very well done!

@derryk1

Жыл бұрын

Not a camcorder that was more than likely a 8mm Bolex or a 16mm Aaton film camera.

1980, Morin Heights, Quebec, Canada. Also from this location in 1980, the “De Do Do De Da Da Da” video.

December 9th, 2021 will be another anniversary day of The Police! “Don’t Stand So Close To Me”. The great timeless music band will teach us their new way to feel their timeless music timelessly! The Police! 💙💛❤️ I love them! 💙❤️💛🌈🌈🐬🌊

@adailton.alves.santana.1623

2 жыл бұрын

O The police faz parte da minha adolescência juventude também até hoje

@NewSlaveAge

2 жыл бұрын

I've been a fan for over 40 years now and I've always said: Will The Police perform again ... even if I have to go to China, I'll be there. September 13th 2007 Amsterdam (140km) One of the best concerts that I have visited. I was right in the front. 😎

@stingako

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewSlaveAge wow!! 💙❤️💛

@NewSlaveAge

2 жыл бұрын

@@HIWATTSteve Thank You! 👊🏼😃 Brings Back Good Memories. I even have a The Police tattoo. 😁

@michelledin2230

2 жыл бұрын

THE POLICE, love ❤ 😍 this band , this video and OBVIOUSLY this song 🎵 as well as the rest of their brilliant music: Message in a Bottle, Roxanne, Invisible 🌞 Sun, King of Pain...I have never seen them live but would love to as unlikely as that may be nowadays woth COVID-19 etc.

the drumming is intense transient madness

Everyone talking about how good The Police is and how they released a Christmas version but are we just gonna ignore the fact that Sting took off his clothes in the snow and was about to take his pants off too?

Unbelievable, now one Christmas version of this great song. Only The Police can do that. Happy Christmas everyone.

I'm so excited, can't wait!

Big fan of the Police but this is like De do do do De da da da video Part II. I like the original version which is more accurate with the lyrics.

Favorite 80s group I have the synchronicity album on cassette that I listen to in my walkman

Don't Stand So Close To Meeeeeeeeeee

Im so excited!

I just love it!!! The best band ever!!! It's a funny and beautiful video

Christmas version! In 2021! I feel very lucky!

Alternative version? Aight. It's very festive despite it having no relation to Christmas 🤣

That bass intro is so sexy as is the song,pure genius

How did I not know there was a Christmas version of this? Where have I been?

Merry Christmas everyone!

I waiting for u

I like how they used Reggae. I’m surprised more bands don’t do the same. It made their music stand out. It’s so exotic sounding and fun. The Police are Great! Their music holds up. Still sounds good and fresh even.

not a cell phone in sight. just ppl living the moment

Best band on the planet..

Merri chrismas

Wow i haven't seen this version in years!!

@jobsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

I had never seen it and I'm a lifelong fan!

@stevieaxeman

2 жыл бұрын

Was shown a lot on British TV at the time - mostly Top of The Pops - has been so long since I’ve seen it that I was beginning to think I’d dreamt it and it wasn’t real !

@surfsup5757

2 жыл бұрын

I can't recall ever seeing this version of the video in the states.

@RichV20

Жыл бұрын

I've seen the De Do Do Do video filmed that same day and Stewarts Super 8 outtakes, but never this.

@JohnnyBeane

Жыл бұрын

@@RichV20 Awesome footage!

This is a massive treat, and looking forward to more of the police being released as I read the other day. Thank you for sharing this, and hopefully more to come with police around the world to be released, and more, that the police and the fans deserve. It's been along time.

Merry Christmas Police fans 🎄

Lifelong fan and have never seen this video!!! This looks like the same place and time in Canada for the 'De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da' video. THANK YOU POLICE GODS!!!!! Merry Christmas to us!!

@babel1759

2 жыл бұрын

You're right, it comes from the same video session than De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da vid, they wear the same clothes indeed... But I think it was rather filmed in Holland where Zenyatta Mondatta was recorded, not in Canada !

@JohnThomasii

2 жыл бұрын

@@babel1759 ok, Holland. My info source was incorrect. Thanks!!!

@babel1759

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnThomasii Thinking about it, I'm not quite sure of my statement ! Several persons here state it was filmed in Canada, so I doubt of my (old !) memories... 1980, Morin Heights, Quebec, Canada, it seems to be right. Someone else wrote below it was filmed in France in a ski resort, but I have many doubts about it... Being French, I should've known about it ! I'm also a lifelong fan, love them since I first heard "Message in a Bottle" in 1979 ! :-)

@katfer7743

2 жыл бұрын

@@babel1759 It was filmed at the Grey Rocks ski resort north of Montreal, on Mont Tremblant when their concert was delayed a few days as they were being moved to a larger venue. They had a huge following in Montreal before the rest of the world caught on (ditto for Genesis, Babe Ruth, Yes, Chris de Burgh and numerous other musicians).

This Christmas this song is true

such a wholesome video

Such a classic!!!! Happy holidays everyone!🤘🤘🤘

1:43 Sting 😏😅

Timeless Classic! Your music still inspires and amazes me...Thank you for sharing!

i adore you and your music. only found out about you recently, but you are my favourite band. thank you so much for all the songs, videos and everything you have created. generation z from Russia with infinite love and gratitude.

@Garry.Anderson

2 жыл бұрын

So....do you love your children too? 😁

@Jasper_Drummer

2 жыл бұрын

@@Garry.Anderson hahaha. Love the reference

My favorite Police song. Great groove, great melody, and one of the best song titles of all time.

@twocheezitz9182

Жыл бұрын

Do you even listen to the lyrics? This song is disgusting at best...

@mandolindleyroadshow706

Жыл бұрын

@@twocheezitz9182 Yes. It's a retelling of the novel, "Lolita." The protagonist is a lecherous teacher. He is not a hero. Stories about bad people (Macbeth, Moby Dick, Silence of the Lambs) are the salt of literature. That is, unless you take fiction personally, and think only stories about "good" people should be told.

@bikefixer

Жыл бұрын

@@mandolindleyroadshow706 Whoa! Preach it. literature.

So young, so full of happiness. Love seeing them like this.

Pandemic Song Lol❤

Never gets old.

Sweeeeeet

So excited for the live

Love this guys on the snow...oh, Sting streep is so hot! One of the most beautiful songs ever IMAO

Adoroooo

No no no no, stay so close to me present continues, ora e sempre❤️

All I want for Christmas is to be able to play guitar like Andy Summers

Prima volta che lo vedo in 50 anni

This makes me wonder what other gems are in the archives. Great to see!

Andy’s guitar effect just before the last chorus is mind boggling,just magical. No other guitarist could pull that effect off like Andy does

Happy! is to work together and for each other to change. Each day spent together: A little care; A little worried; A shared understanding to understand each other.

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Love u ❤️❤️❤️

This is truly a great video, song and performance thank you all!!!!!

Nice!!!!

The video being made in the snow really reflects the music of The Police,refreshing

The clip pleases with its charisma and soulful note🤘

The Police in Jackass mode! %D

This version has been around for years but nice to see the improved quality. Can we please have ALL the videos digitally enhanced -- including Police in the East!

@ImpartiallySpeaking

2 жыл бұрын

@@HIWATTSteve and who knows-- maybe we might even see more of the Shea Stadium spectacular from 83 which has cameras there but wasn't ever released. .. One of the most crazy mistakes ever!

@babel1759

2 жыл бұрын

@@ImpartiallySpeaking I saw them in Le Bourget (France) in january 10th 1982, and many cameras filmed the gig, but nothing ever went out !

@ImpartiallySpeaking

2 жыл бұрын

@@babel1759 wow!!! Just goes to show there's still amazing stuff out there never before seen! I still have all my French tickets from the 1980 tour. Here's hoping the band appoint someone to compile archive material for the future rather than using professional PR people who don't have a clue!

My favorite rock band

One of the world best bands in the world the police report

Is much better than the originall

Don't stand so close to me ✨❤️

I have loved this band most of my life but never seen this until today in December 2022!

I love it

New album for the future? we are waiting for it!!!

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

ao belliiiiiiiiiiii

Funny thing is, I’ve already seen this video months before this day it came out.

esperando ando

They certainly have style

OMG Wow! Where has this video been the last 41 years? The guys looked like they were having a blast making this..Sting getting his kit off and everyone throwing snow at each other and Sting putting his hand over Andy's mouth at the end..Absolutely hilarious!.😂🤣😅 Just the thing for Xmas 2021 considering everything else going on in the UK at the moment. Really made my day..And Andy Summers is still my favourite member of The Police after all these years!

40 years later. STILL Magic!

@Jasper_Drummer

2 жыл бұрын

Every little thing. ;)

@elusive1970

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jasper_Drummer I see what you did there. Nicely played sir!!

Love It!!!!! Can't Wait 😍😍😍

I've still got this on vinyl from the 80's.

ta chida la rola 👍

What a treat!! Thank you, The Police team. ❤️🎸🥁🎹

Fantástico.

Incredible artistic direction. Words in motion. A triumph. 👮‍♂️ 🚨🚓🤘

Muito legal mesmo! Feliz Natal! Jundiaí - São Paulo

I'm really astonished😮😮😮 I didn't know in all these years that a Christmas edition video a la De Do Do De Da Da Da style of Don't stand so close to me existed! Simply awesome!!!❤❤❤

Give three grown men a snowmobile and cameras and this is what you get.

Merry (early) Christmas to the Police and all of their fans here!

funniest thing i've seen lately

OMG I love it so much!❤️❤️😅Merry Christmas to everyone🎉🎄

My favorite band. Thank you so much Sting, Andy and Stewart

Awesome stuff..... They look like they are having a great time goofing off and stuff. Hard to believe the intense friction behind the scenes( Mostly Sting and Stewart’s strong clashing of personalities, perfectionism, etc. ) during there incredible 6-8 year or whatever the timeline run. The first 3 albums are my faves

@philseida5428

2 жыл бұрын

( so raw and energetic ), like the first couple Cars, Duran Duran, Clash, Roxy Music, Talking Heads and others of the same Cloth. The Police are my 4th favorite group ever, only behind #1 The Beatles, #2 Early Genesis( 1970-1980 ) and #3 Pink Floyd. All British and Special to me.

The Police is the best!!!!

Better than the original!

Older The Police fan, releasing this as a Christmas vid in the age of Covid was a genius idea!

Awww, adorable. Love the final moment with Sting and Andy.

1982, The Police in Viña del Mar, Chile...and then every thing were different. Thanks for your music Andy, Stewart and Sting.

@katfer7743

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently not. They say it was filmed at the Grey Rocks ski resort on Mont Tremblant (about 2 hours north of Montreal).

@elchristian

2 жыл бұрын

@@katfer7743 You are right. I only said that, in 1982, The Police arrives to Chile and it was amazing to chilean young and sudamerican rockers. Best regards.

The 80's best decade music!! 😎

Best trio ever! This is actually on KZread already but this version much better

Long live this music!

As much as I despise the removal of the dislike button no one should be able to dislike this classic. 😊 Police Santa's way better than Seth Rogen and Sarah Silverman's Santa 😂

@le_th_

2 жыл бұрын

my dislike button is just fine...sitting right there...just like it has for years.

What a lovely Christmas surprise ! A very rare Police Christmas video filmed at Grey Rock, Quebec - Canada, 1980/11/25 or 26, seemingly... Likely the same day they filmed "De Do Do Do De Da Da Da" official video ! (they're all dressed the same in both vids) So, take their advice : Don't stand so close to each other... Covid 19 is still there. 🤔 Merry Christmas everybody, anyway ! 😊

Much better 80’s snow-skiing representation than Wham’s “Last Christmas” video. Thanks for the holiday gift, Police.