Behind the Scenes: The Story of a Hit Song

🎶The hit song 'Every Little Thing She Does is Magic' was initially rejected but later became one of The Police's most successful tracks.

🤝Miles Copeland, the band's manager and Sting's brother, provided brotherly advice and valuable input on song selection.

🎸Andy Summers' unique guitar voicings and musical complexity greatly contributed to the song's success.

🎵The catchy hook of the song was created during a bus ride, and Sting had struggled to find a suitable rhyme for 'magic' until collaborating with a French Canadian musician.

🥁Stewart Copeland's drumming style, characterized by non-fill fills, added a distinctive and punk rock vibe to the track.

Was 'Every Little Thing She Does is Magic' an immediate hit?

—No, the song was initially overlooked and deemed unsuitable for release. However, it later became one of The Police's biggest hits.

Who influenced the song selection for The Police?

—Miles Copeland, the band's manager and Sting's brother, played a significant role in providing advice and input on song selection.

What contributed to the success of the song?

—The song's success can be attributed to Andy Summers' unique guitar voicings, Stewart Copeland's distinctive drumming style, and the catchy hook created during a bus ride.

How did Sting come up with the lyrics for the song?

—Sting struggled to find suitable rhymes for 'magic' until collaborating with a French Canadian musician who helped him discover the perfect match.

How did the band overcome the challenges in recording the song?

—After experimenting with different versions and techniques, the band eventually recorded the song with Sting playing to a demo and Stewart Copeland providing guidance.

00:00The hit song 'Every Little Thing She Does is Magic' was initially rejected but later became one of The Police's most successful tracks.

03:30Sting's brother, Miles Copeland, played a significant role in providing advice and input on song selection.

16:50Andy Summers' unique guitar voicings and musical complexity greatly contributed to the song's success.

19:20The catchy hook of the song was created during a bus ride, and Sting struggled to find a suitable rhyme for 'magic' until collaborating with a French Canadian musician.

32:10Stewart Copeland's drumming style, characterized by non-fill fills, added a distinctive and punk rock vibe to the track.