"Every Breath You Take"
Background -
Song from the album, Synchronicity
(1983 ... Fifth and final studio album by The Police)
Genres considered - New Wave, Soft Rock
Success -
No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 1 on UK Singles Chart
No. 1 in Canada, Israel, Ireland, South Africa
No. 1 song for 1983 (Billboard)
Signature song
Point of intrigue -
"...It sounds like a comforting love song. I (Sting) didn't realize at the time how sinister it is..." - Sting
(Refer to Wikipedia for a detailed background)
Honors -
Grammy Awards - 3 nominations. 2 Wins*
*Song of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
Sting - 1983 Ivor Novello Award
No. 84 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll
No. 25 on Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs
Certification -
Gold in the U.S.
Platinum in Denmark and the UK
2x Platinum in Italy
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