Walking On The Moon (My Songs version)
| "Walking on the Moon (My Songs version)" | |
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| Recorded by The Police | |
| Released: | 2019-05-24 |
| Recorded: | YYYY |
| Length: | 4:16 |
| Album: | My Songs |
| Label(s): | Universal |
| Writer(s): | Sting |
| Producer(s): | Martin Kierszenbaum |
| Studio(s): | STUDIO(S) |
| Released as single? | YES / NO |
Contents
About the song
Sting wrote the song when he was lying drunk in a hotel room in Munich, Germany. In "The Independent" from September 1993 he mentions that he had done a TV show with The Police, so it was probably the night after 1979-05-29. He had the bass line in mind and started walking around the room, which led to the song's "original" title "Walking Round The Room."
Stewart Copeland mentioned that this song started as a rocker. The famous guitar chord was Andy's contribution.
The original version was released on The Police's Reggatta de Blanc album and on 7" and 12" singles. Sting re-recorded the song for his My Songs album.
Personnel
- Sting - vocals, bass
- Josh Freese - drums
- Dominic Miller - guitar
- Rufus Miller - guitar
Release History
Albums
"Walking On The Moon (My Songs version)" appears on the following album releases:
| Cover art | Album title | Release date | Release country |
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| 40px | My Songs | 2019-05-24 | worldwide |
Singles
7" Singles
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12" Singles
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Video
"Walking on the Moon" appears on the following video releases:
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Lyrics
Lyrics are property and copyright of their owners, and provided here for educational purposes only.
Giant steps are what you take Walking on the moon I hope my legs don't break Walking on the moon We could walk forever Walking on the moon We could live together Walking on, walking on the moon Walking back from your house Walking on the moon Walking back from your house Walking on the moon Feet they hardly touch the ground Walking on the moon My feet don't hardly make no sound Walking on, walking on the moon Some may say I'm wishing my days away No way And if it's the price I pay Some say Tomorrow's another day You stay I may as well play Giant steps are what you take Walking on the moon I hope my legs don't break Walking on the moon We could walk forever Walking on the moon We could be together Walking on, walking on the moon Some may say I'm wishing my days away No way And if it's the price I pay Some say Tomorrow's another day You stay I may as well play Keep it up, keep it up
Quotations and trivia
- Sting on how the song was first written:
"I was drunk in a hotel room in Munich, slumped on the bed with the whirling pit when this riff came into my head. I got up and starting walking round the room singing: 'Walking round the room, walking round the room'. That was all. In the cool light of morning I remembered what had happened and I wrote the riff down. But 'Walking Round The Room' was a stupid title so I thought of something even more stupid which was 'Walking on the Moon."
(from L'Historia Bandido)
Alternative and cover versions
Cover versions
Cover versions of Walking On The Moon appear on the following album releases:
| Cover art | Artist | Album title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Police | Reggatta de Blanc | 1997-10-02 | England, UK |
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Sly & Robbie feat. Ambilique | Reggatta Mondatta | 1997-MM-DD | The Netherlands |
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The Pale | Policia! A Tribute To The Police | 2005-MM-DD | USA |
- The Frederic Alarie Trio recorded a jazz version of "Walking On The Moon" on the album Live A Vienne.[1][2][3]
Remixes of the original
- "Walking on the Moon (Roger Sanchez Darkside Of The Dub)"
- "Walking on the Moon (Roger Sanchez Darkside Of The Moon Mix)"
- "Walking on the Moon (Roger Sanchez EVA Mix)"
- These three appear on:
"Roxanne '97" - 12" single A&M 1997-12-01 United Kingdom
- "Walking on the Moon (Roger Sanchez EVA Edit)"
- Song appears on:
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"Roxanne '97" - 7" single A&M 1997-12-01 United Kingdom
and furthermore:
- Walking On The Moon (Roger Sanchez EVA Instrumental) 6:00
- Walking On The Moon (Roger Sanchez EVA Dub And Bass) 6:50
There are also four unreleased remixes:
- Walking On The Moon (Roger Sanchez EVA Accapella)
- Walking On The Moon (Roger Sanchez Darkside Of The Moon Instrumental)
- Walking On The Moon (Roger Sanchez Darkside Of The Moon Accapella)
- Walking On The Moon (Roger Sanchez Free Fall In Outer Space)
See also
References
sources: internet
