Reggatta de Blanc (instrumental)
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"Reggatta de Blanc" is a 1979 musical composition by The Police, and the title track on their second album. The instrumental evolved from improvisational stage jams during early Police performances of the song "Can't Stand Losing You".[1] The track won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1980.[2]
Song appearances
- "Regatta de Blanc" was used in The Ongoing History of New Music episode "Alt-Rock's Greatest Instrumentals" from 2003.
Personnel
- Stewart Copeland: drums
- Sting: bass
- Andy Summers: guitar
References
- ↑ Garbarini, Vic (Spring 2000). "I think if we came back...", Revolver.
- ↑ Grammy Awards by the Police, Grammy.com.
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