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" Roxanne " is a song by British rock band the Police. The song was written by lead singer and bassist Sting and was released as a single on 7 April 1978, [4] in advance of their debut album Outlandos d'Amour, released on 3 November. [5] . It was written from the point of view of a man who falls in love with a prostitute.
Roxanne is a hooker that Sting is trying to convince to change her d-d-dirty ways. This song has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and has been dubbed a classic… Read More. Apr. 7, 1978...
Roxanne is a 1987 American romantic comedy film directed by Fred Schepisi and starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah. It is a modern retelling of Edmond Rostand 's 1897 verse play Cyrano de Bergerac, adapted by Steve Martin. Rostand is mentioned in the opening credits.
Nov 22, 2022 · Learn how Sting wrote the hit song inspired by a Paris alleyway and a play, and how it launched The Police to fame. Discover the challenges and controversies the band faced with the BBC and the US radio stations.
