Reggatta de Blanc (song)
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| "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
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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
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| Year | Winner | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | "Reggatta de Blanc" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance | Grammy Award |
Lyrics
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Quotations and trivia
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Alternative and cover versions
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See also
External links
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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>
