Song
Message in a Bottle
by The Police
Message in a Bottle is a 1979 song by The Police, 4:51 long, which peaked at #74 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Container, Mode of Communication song themes.
Released 1979 Hot 100 peak #74 · 7 weeks Length 4:51 New Wave, Reggae Rock
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Performance tips
- Keep your phrasing tight and rhythmic against the driving guitar riff
- Emphasize the "S.O.S." calls with a soaring, melodic energy
- Sustain the intensity through the repetitive, anthemic fade-out
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Message in a Bottle" karaoke
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