The Police

The Police Perform 'Message in a Bottle' Live at The Omni Coliseum

The Omni Coliseum
Atlanta, GA, USA

• At the time of the live recording of "Message in a Bottle" from the Synchronicity Concert on March 4, 1984, The Police were experiencing tremendous su... Read Full Description >

  At the time of the live recording of "Message in a Bottle" from the Synchronicity Concert on March 4, 1984, The Police were experiencing tremendous success following the release of their fifth and final studio album, *Synchronicity*. Released in June 1983, this album featured some of their biggest hits, including "Every Breath You Take" and "King of Pain," and solidified their status as a leading rock band of the early 1980s. Interestingly, while the band intended to release a different concert recording, they were dissatisfied with their performance from earlier in 1983, leading to the decision to showcase this Atlanta concert instead. The *Synchronicity* tour was notable for its massive crowds and significant media attention, underscoring the band's peak popularity just before their eventual breakup later in the decade.

The Police: King of Pain Live at Synchronicity Concert, Omni Coliseum, Atlanta

The Omni Coliseum
Atlanta, GA, USA

• In March 1984, The Police were at the zenith of their career, showcased through their live performance of "King of Pain" during the Synchronicity Conc... Read Full Description >

  In March 1984, The Police were at the zenith of their career, showcased through their live performance of "King of Pain" during the Synchronicity Concert at The Omni Coliseum in Atlanta. This concert followed the release of their fifth and final studio album, *Synchronicity*, which came out in June 1983 and featured hits like "Every Breath You Take." The album's massive success catapulted them to international fame, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts, reflecting a peak in their commercial popularity. Interestingly, prior to this recording, the band initially aimed to release a different concert video. However, they were dissatisfied with their performance recorded in August 1983, leading to the decision to film again in March 1984, capturing their energetic stage presence and tight musicianship as they prepared to transition into their eventual hiatus.