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“King of Pain” is a song by The Police, originally released on their 1983 album Synchronicity.
It was released as a worldwide single by A&M Records. It was the second single from Synchronicity in the US and the fourth single in the UK.
Reaching #3 in the US charts in October 1983, and #1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart for five weeks in August 1983, the single is The Police’s most successful US single (together with “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”) after “Every Breath You Take” based on chart position. In the UK, it reached #17 in the charts in January 1984.
Interestingly, “King of Pain” was the only single from Synchronicity that did not have an accompanying music video.
It was released as a worldwide single by A&M Records. It was the second single from Synchronicity in the US and the fourth single in the UK.
Reaching #3 in the US charts in October 1983, and #1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart for five weeks in August 1983, the single is The Police’s most successful US single (together with “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”) after “Every Breath You Take” based on chart position. In the UK, it reached #17 in the charts in January 1984.
Interestingly, “King of Pain” was the only single from Synchronicity that did not have an accompanying music video.
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chromiumnumbers wrote:
When I was a kid, I didn't know what this song was about. Now I do. Love it so much.
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ZofiaReed wrote:
Wow, <3 these 80's tunes, not so much that decade though.
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robbrich wrote:
why does he want to be king of spain?
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musiclover7633 wrote:
great song, great album, great band!!
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Marjo47 wrote:
Never heard this one before but its great as allways by the police! thanks agentzigzag
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JerryZola25 wrote:
possibly their best and still brilliant
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cazcat01 wrote:
The Police Rock and always will!!
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scientist4u wrote:
still sounds good..
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mccann4141 wrote:
the one an only police the band the legends of music
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greendreamz wrote:
wow,tweak on homie:) one love
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chelidman wrote:
There's a fire forming not too far from here Along the east coast, maybe it resides in you, my dear Worn out on our courtesy, we've made our curtain calls Like vampire bats deprived of blood, into the New York City night we crawl And you've got a funny way of showing off your bathoom surgery You said you were just cooling down from plans of leaving me There's something I should tell you, for we may not have much time I've never met arms like yours The stars at night are big and bright Deep in your eyes, Miss Vincent You told me once I made you smile But we both know damn well I didn't I'm not much of a jester, but I'd test poisoned food for you Your majesty, you're royal blue I'm royalty, my king of pain There's a hard rain falling, flooding your attic, it's clear Can't put out the fire that resides in you, my dear There's something I should tell you, for we may not have much time I've never seen scars like yours (oops, right title, wrong band - both great songs)Alk3
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rosebudz wrote:
queen of....
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lasallemj wrote:
This song lends the greatest imagery...my three year old loves it too!
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mulder00 wrote:
There's a little black spot on the sun today...love the poetry in this song.
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ajmorgan25 wrote:
Catchy song.
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matteoprez wrote:
One of their best songs. Brilliant album, too. Too bad their egos could not let them share one room together. Terrible thing mainstream success, you know.
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CAVermeer wrote:
Not that his playing is particularly showcased in this track, but Copeland is a kick ass drummer. Gifted, my fave. What an exceptional CD, weren't they all, though.
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crazykaz02 wrote:
brill song
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kaiserzeitgeist wrote:
The rain, in Spain, is, pretty plain...for rain. :^)
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systolediastole wrote:
it's the same old thing as yesterday
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