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"Walking on the Moon" is a reggae song by British rock band the Police, released as the second single from their second studio album, Reggatta de Blanc (1979). The song was written by the band's lead vocalist and bassist Sting. It went on to become the band's second No. 1 hit in the UK.
Jun 10, 2022 · ‘Walking On The Moon’ is one of the songs credited to Sting entirely alone, and it stemmed from a conversation he enjoyed with German avant-garde composer Eberhard Schoener. The two went out on a night out, and by the time Sting returned to his hotel room in Munich, he pictured the riff to the song. In an effort to cure himself of his ...
Acknowledging the reggae roots of this song, Sting performed it at the 2013 Grammy Awards in a tribute to Bob Marley that also included Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Damian Marley and Ziggy Marley. The Ohio-based rock group Walk The Moon, best known for their 2014 hit " Shut Up And Dance," took their name from this song.
Feb 23, 2010 · The Official Music Video for Walking On The Moon. Taken from The Police - Reggatta de Blanc. Stream more of The Police: https://thepolice.lnk.to/ListenID ...more.
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Dec 8, 2023 · ‘Walking On The Moon’: Giant Steps Were What The Police Took. After an uncertain start, Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland were getting to be UK chart regulars by the time of their late...
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The Police & Nigel Gray. “Walking on the Moon” is track six on 1979’s Reggatta de Blanc and is the second #1 single for the group in the UK. It reached #9 in Australia and did not place in ...
Jul 14, 2019 · What did Neil Armstrong really say when he took his first step on the moon? Millions on Earth who listened to him on TV or radio heard this: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” But after returning from space, Armstrong said that wasn’t what he had planned to say.