Song
Spirits in the Material World
by The Police
Spirits in the Material World is a 1981 song by The Police, 2:58 long, which peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun.
Released 1981 Hot 100 peak #11 · 13 weeks Length 2:58
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Sting-written opener of The Police's 1981 album Ghost in the Machine, released as a single on 4 December 1981; a philosophical comment on human existence and failing institutions rather than a ghost story.
Performance tips
- Lock into the reggae-synth skank and keep the vocal cool and clipped.
- Hit the title hook crisply.
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 "Spirits in the Material World" karaoke
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