The Police - Walking on the Moon Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'Walking on the Moon' by The Police?

   'Walking on the Moon' was written by Sting, the band's lead vocalist and bassist.

2. Where was Sting when he came up with the riff for 'Walking on the Moon'?

   Sting was in a hotel room in Munich, Germany, after a schnapps drinking session when he came up with the riff.

3. What was the original title of 'Walking on the Moon'?

   The original title was 'Walking Round the Room', but Sting changed it to 'Walking on the Moon' because he thought the original title was stupid.

4. Has 'Walking on the Moon' charted internationally?

   Yes, 'Walking on the Moon' was a hit in the UK where it reached No. 1, and it also reached No. 1 in Ireland and No. 9 in Australia. However, it did not chart in the United States.

5. Where was the music video for 'Walking on the Moon' filmed?

   The music video was filmed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on October 23, 1979.

6. What is unique about the drumming in the song?

   Police drummer Stewart Copeland used a Roland RE-201 Space Echo unit to create a delay effect, giving the track an interesting rhythmic characteristic akin to reggae dub music.