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The song was written by lead singer and bassist Sting and was released as a single on 7 April 1978, [5] in advance of their debut album Outlandos d'Amour, released on 3 November. [6] It was written from the point of view of a man who falls in love with a prostitute.
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Aug 17, 2024 · The song 'Roxanne' put the Police on the map, showing the band's musical dexterity while spinning a yarn about a lady of the night. But was she a real person?
Nov 22, 2022 · “Roxanne” made The Police into certified superstars. Not many bands were making songs that had a tango swing, let alone one about being in love with a prostitute.
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Apr 7, 2023 · The Police's journey toward fame began on April 7, 1978, with the release of their first major-label single, "Roxanne." That's not to say the song was an overnight hit – far from it.
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Sep 5, 2023 · Roxanne, the object of Cyrano’s unrequited desire in Rostand’s tale, provided Sting with a name. The rest came from the scene in the alley. “It was the first time I’d seen prostitution on the streets, and those birds were actually beautiful,” Sting explained in 1981.
The Police's first hit was a song about a man in love with a prostitute, inspired by Sting's visit to Paris. Learn about the song's history, meaning, recording, and cultural impact.
