You know the song.
8 on Billboard’s Hot 100 upon its official re-release in 1993 and becoming a mainstream reggae anthem.
I heard the song and I said, “That’s it.
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That’s the song for the show.”
When I would visit him and just talk to him, he would get mad for nothing.
I want to buy a car, they don’t want me to drive it."
I’m saying to him, “You have to understand, there are rules and regulations.
But I saw the rebelliousness coming.
It’s a song about life.
It can be sensible or stupid.
LANGLEY:I had to fight Fox a lot on it.
Because you know how it is with studios, they think they know everything.
They did a focus group and told me it wasn’t mainstream enough.
So I just ignored their advice and kept the song.
Then I felt validated!
I still like the song.
I was pleased with that.
I used it in a context that was unique.
LEWIS:The first time I sawCops, I said, “Damn.
It’s in the wrong context.”
But it’s done wonders for the band.
To highlight that good songs never die, good songs that are real, that they will never die.
Watch a special one-hour presentation ofCopshosted by Terry CrewsMonday, Aug. 21 at 9 p.m.
