About The Song
“Roxanne” by The Police is a song from their debut album, “Outlandos d’Amour”, written by lead singer and bassist Sting. It was released as a single on April 7, 1978. The song’s enduring popularity is evident as it has appeared on all of The Police’s greatest hits albums and was ranked No. 388 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
The song is about a man who falls in love with a prostitute and has been banned by the BBC for its controversial subject matter. The song was inspired by Sting’s encounter with a prostitute in Paris. The song has been described as a tango, bossa nova, and samba. The song has become one of the band’s most popular songs and has been covered by various artists.