The Police – Don’t Stand So Close to Me
The Police – Don’t Stand So Close to Me (1980)
Directed by: Derek Burbidge
Don’t Stand So Close to Me, released on September 19, 1980, is a standout track from The Police’s album *Zenyatta Mondatta*. The song, blending reggae influences with rock, tells a provocative story and became one of the band’s most recognizable hits. Directed by Derek Burbidge, the music video features the band performing in a stark, atmospheric setting that enhances the song’s themes.
