Walking on the Moon
"Walking on the Moon" is a song by English 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 when he was drunk. It has since become a number one UK hit for the band, and it has appeared on numerous compilation albums.
The song has also been covered by numerous musicians, including Christian McBride, Intwine, and William Shatner.
Background
Sting said that he wrote the song when he was drunk one night after a concert in Munich. That following morning, he remembered the song and wrote it down.
In his autobiography, Sting alludes that the song was partially inspired by an early girlfriend:
According to Sting, the song was originally recorded "as a rocker" in early versions, but it was reworked. The riff, which is played on the bass, was described as "weird" and "jazzy" by Sting. The chord "which hits after the bass notes" throughout the song, was invented by guitarist Andy Summers.
On the Moon
On the Moon is an album by jazz pianist, singer and composer Peter Cincotti, released on the Concord label. Produced by Phil Ramone.,
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Personnel
Podcasts:
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by Tom Russell
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by Karmin
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by Intwine
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by Sting
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by Pale Pacific
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by Police
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by Infamous Stringdusters
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by Sting & Police
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by Jimmy Nail
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by The Police
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by Rabbit Junk
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by The-dream
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by Cas Haley
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by Wiggles
Walking On The Moon
by: Tom RussellThe lights of the town were just shutting down
The sun was fresh on the rise
I met momma at the door, she'd been walking the floor
She said, "Boy, you've got stars in your eyes"
And momma, I was walking on the moon last night
And two loving arms held me tight
As the stars danced around so bright
I was walking on the moon last night
Now momma she did weep
"Boy you've been walking in your sleep
You can't keep your feet on the ground
It's not always what it seems
Young love may be a dream
And some angels fly high just to fall down"
But momma, I was walking on the moon last night
And two loving arms held me tight
As the stars danced around so bright
I was walking on the moon last night
Now the lights of the town are glowing yellow brown
The moon is beginning to rise and I left momma at the door
I said, "Don't worry any more
I've seen daddy put those same stars in your eyes"
And momma, I'll be walking on the moon tonight
And two loving arms will hold me tight
As the stars dance around so bright
I'll be walking on the moon tonight
And I'll be walking on the moon tonight
And two loving arms will hold me tight
As the stars dance around so bright
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