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Latest revision as of 00:26, 26 September 2024
| "Reggatta de Blanc" | |
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| Recorded by The Police | |
| Released: | 1979-10-02 |
| Recorded: | 1979 |
| Length: | 3:06 |
| Album(s): | Reggatta de Blanc |
| Label(s): | A&M |
| Writer(s): | Andy Summers, Sting, Stewart Copeland |
| Producer(s): | Stewart Copeland, Sting, Andy Summers, Nigel Gray |
| Studio(s): | Surrey Sound Studios |
| Released as single? | NO |
"Reggatta de Blanc" is a song written by Andy Summers, Sting and Stewart Copeland and recorded by The Police in 1979.
Contents
About the song
During his 2024-09-17 concert Sting mentioned that he invented the "little improvisation" at the end of Can't Stand Losing You at Bookie's Club 870 in November 1978 (1978-11-05).
Personnel
- Sting – bass guitar, vocals
- Andy Summers – guitar
- Stewart Copeland – drums, vocals
Release History
Albums
Reggatta de Blanc" appears on the following album releases:
| Cover art | Album title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|
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Reggatta de Blanc | 1979-10-02 | United Kingdom |
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Message In A Box: The Complete Recordings | 1993-09-30 | United Kingdom |
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The Police | 2007-06-11 | United States |
Video
"Reggatta de Blanc" appears on the following video and dvd releases:
| Cover art | Video title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|
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Outlandos to Synchronicities: A History of The Police Live! | 1995-05-01 | United Kingdom |
Awards, nominations, and certifications
Awards
This section needs more information.
| Year | Winner | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | "Reggatta de Blanc" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance | Grammy Award |
Lyrics
Lyrics are property and copyright of their owners, and provided here for educational purposes only.
Rio Rio Rioo Rio Rio Rioo Rio Riay Riayo Rio Riay Riayo Rio Riay Riayo Rio Riay Riayo Rio Riay Riayo Riayo, Riayo, Riayo, Riay ay ay ay ay ay ay ay ay
Quotations and trivia
This section needs more information.
Alternative and cover versions
This section needs more information.
See also
External links
References
- Police, The. Reggatta de Blanc. (1979) [Audio recording], A&M Records.
- ThePolice.com. UltraStar Entertainment LLC. 20 Jun 2008. <http://www.thepolice.com/discog/?v=so&a=2&id=215>
