When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still

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About When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still

"When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around" is a song written by Sting that was first released by The Police on their 1980 album Zenyatta Mondatta. Along with another song from Zenyatta Mondatta, "Voices Inside My Head", the song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart in 1981. In 2000, a remix version credited to Different Gear versus the Police reached No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 7 on the Billboard Dance chart, and No. 94 in the Netherlands. 


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1993
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The Police

The Police was an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums). The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and are generally regarded as one of the first New Wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock that was influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz. more »

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12 facts about this song

Album Fact
"When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still" is a track from "Zenyatta Mondatta," the third album released by The Police, a popular British rock band.
Release Fact
The song was released in 1980, making it over four decades old.
Band Members
The Police, who performed the song, comprised three members: Sting (lead vocals, bass guitar), Andy Summers (guitar), and Stewart Copeland (drums).
Lyrics Fact
Although the song title is long, it is not the longest title of a song on the album. That honor goes to "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da."
Unique Sound Fact
The song is particularly noticeable for its repetitive, minimalist keyboard riff that runs throughout.
Stewart Copeland's Fact
The music for the song was primarily composed by drummer Stewart Copeland.
Musical Inspiration Fact
The song's composition is heavily influenced by the reggae genre, which The Police were well known for incorporating into their music.
Song Theme
The track is a comment on modern life and the sense of disillusionment that can come from living in a technological advanced society.
Chart Performance Fact
Although it was not released as a single, the song was a fan favorite and often received radio airplay.
Sampled Music Fact
The song's music has been sampled by several hip-hop artists, most notably by M.I.A. in her song "XR2."
Live Performance Fact
The song was regularly included in The Police's live performances and was also performed during the band's reunion tour in 2007-2008.
Fun Fact
The album name "Zenyatta Mondatta" is a nonsensical phrase created by the band, continuing their tradition of giving their albums catchy, but vague titles.

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