Amnesty International Proudly Presents The Secret Policeman's Other Ball The Music

VINYL: NM SLEEVE: NM PRESSING: 1982 US LABEL: ISLAND GENRE: ROCK / CLASSIC ROCK / POP

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball The Music is an album that features live performances by some of the biggest names in rock music in 1981, such as Sting, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, and Pete Townshend. They all came together to support Amnesty International, a human rights organization that fights against torture, oppression, and injustice around the world. The album is a companion to The Secret Policeman's Other Ball, a comedy show that featured sketches by Monty Python, Rowan Atkinson, and other British humorists. The album is a great way to enjoy some classic rock songs, while also supporting a noble cause. It's also a great way to hear some of the worst jokes ever told on stage.

Some trivia about The Secret Policeman's Other Ball The Music:

- The album was recorded at the Drury Lane theatre in London over four nights in September 1981.
- The album was produced by Martin Lewis and Peter Walker, who also organized the show with John Cleese.
- The album was released by Island Records in the UK and Springtime Records in the US.
- The album reached number 17 on the Australian Albums Chart and number 38 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album features the first solo performance of Sting, who sang "Roxanne" and "Message in a Bottle" without his band The Police.
- The album features the first live performance of Phil Collins' hit song "In the Air Tonight", which he sang while playing drums and keyboards at the same time.
- The album features the only recorded collaboration between Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton, who played guitar on three songs together.
- The album features a rare acoustic version of "Won't Get Fooled Again" by Pete Townshend, who also played banjo on "I Shall Be Released".
- The album features a cover of "Glad to Be Gay" by Tom Robinson, who was one of the few openly gay musicians at the time.