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I've got a question for all of you Police fans!
Which version of "Don't Stand So Close to Me" do you prefer? The original version? Or perhaps the 1986 version? I prefer the '86 version, I like the way Stings voice sounds in this one. But then again, I've never really been a big Police fan.


Original
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1986
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-- Don't Stand So Close to Me --

Why would anyone pick anything but the original. This was a song that didn't need to be re-made.

[quote][i]Originally posted by zill[/i]
<br>Why would anyone pick anything but the original. This was a song that didn't need to be re-made.
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Hm, I suppose that is true, though I thought it was neat to see the new remake. Either way, I like both versions [:)]

-- Don't Stand So Close to Me --

I would sooner they remade almost any Sting solo song into something good.

I prefer the 86 version, but they're different songs that have the same lyrics. It's a shame that the two have to be compared. it's like comparing the original Propaganda line-up and the 1234 line-up.