Spirits in the Material World
by Police, The
- Artist
- Police, The
- First released
- 1981
- Duration
About this song
Sting-written opener of The Police's 1981 album Ghost in the Machine, released as a single on 4 December 1981; a philosophical comment on human existence and failing institutions rather than a ghost story.
Performance tips
- Lock into the reggae-synth skank and keep the vocal cool and clipped.
- Hit the title hook crisply.
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