single · December 5, 1980
De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
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rocknew wave
This 1980 single, featuring the distinctive chorus "Deedoo-doodoo, dead-da-da," was a major global hit for the band. Its B-side, "Behind My Camel," was penned by guitarist Andy Summers.
- The single reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- Stewart Copeland's drumming on the A-side has been described as a masterclass in controlled energy.
- The song appeared on the band's 1980 album, Zenyatta Mondatta.
The Police were a British rock band formed in London in 1977. They became one of the world's best-selling music artists and a leading force in new wave music.
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