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The Police - Gateshead 1982: The Complete Broadcast The Police

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Genre: Rock.
Format: 2CD
Condition: Brand New
Release date: Aug 22, 2025
Catalogue number: FMGZ239CD
Barcode: 5056083214327
Condition: Brand New
Release date: Aug 22, 2025
Catalogue number: FMGZ239LP
Barcode: 5056083214310

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2CDIn 1982, The Police were at the height of their fame, touring in support of their massively successful album 'Ghost in the Machine' - their stop in Gateshead, part of the UK leg of the tour, showcased the band's explosive energy and tight musicianship.Performing at the Gateshead International Stadium (then known as the Gateshead Bowl), the trio - Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland - delivered a hit-packed set that included fan favourites like "Roxanne", "Message in a Bottle", and "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic".The open-air venue provided a vibrant atmosphere, with thousands of fans singing along to the band's distinctive blend of rock, reggae, and new wave.The Gateshead concert highlighted The Police's ability to translate their studio precision into a dynamic live experience.Sting's charismatic stage presence and soaring vocals were complemented by Summers' inventive guitar work and Copeland's frenetic, jazz-inflected drumming.The setlist also featured deeper cuts from "Ghost in the Machine", such as "Spirits in the Material World" and "Invisible Sun", which resonated with the politically charged undertones of the era.The band's chemistry was undeniable, and their performance demonstrated why they were one of the biggest acts in the world at the time.The 1982 Gateshead show remains a memorable moment in The Police's touring history, supported by an upcoming band called U2 (whatever became of them?), this broadcast captures the band on Stings home turf, playing a truly stunning gig, just before they reached even greater heights with 1983's 'Synchronicity'.Though the group would disband by 1986, their early '80s concerts were legendary for their intensity and musicianship.For fans in attendance, the Gateshead performance was a testament to The Police's ability to merge pop sensibilities with sophisticated artistry, leaving a lasting impression on all who witnessed it.
Track List

Disc 1:
1. Message in a Bottle
2. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
3. Walking on the Moon
4. Spirits in the Material World
5. Hungry for You
6. When the World Is Running Down
7. Bed's too Big Without You
8. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
9. Demolition Man
10. Shadows in the Rain

Disc 2:
1. Driven to Tears
2. Bring on the Night
3. One World (Not Three)
4. Invisible Sun
5. Roxanne
6. Don't Stand So Close to Me
7. Can't Stand Losing You/Sally Be My Girl
8. So Lonely

Format: 2CD

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