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Sting replied, "I've used that terrible, terrible rhyme technique a few times." [7] Before joining the Police, Sting had previously worked as an English teacher. He referred to the song's story progression as "the teacher, the open page, the virgin, the rape in the car, getting the sack." [7]
The music video portrays Sting as a primary school teacher (his day job prior to pursuing a music career), who performs amidst his students' artwork. The artwork was supplied by students at Latchmere Junior School, Kingston-upon-Thames, in the United Kingdom.
The song used lyrics from the Police's 1979 hit "Roxanne" with a dark electronic feeling. Sting made an appearance in the music video, the song being part of the new album from Swedish House Mafia titled Paradise Again. [129] In February 2022, it was announced that Universal Music Group purchased Sting's catalogue of solo works and those with ...
Sting successfully sued Combs over the song, as he had not secured legal approval to sample “Every Breath You Take”, and received 100 per cent of the royalties – reportedly until last year.
The music mogul, 55, was taken into custody on Sept. 16 after nearly a year of ongoing investigations which included home raids and several lawsuits against him, alleging sex abuse and rape.
"Can't Stand Losing You" is a song by British rock band the Police, released from their debut album Outlandos d'Amour, both in 1978. The song also was released as the follow-up single to "Roxanne", reaching number 2 in the UK Singles Chart on a re-release in 1979. It was written by the band's lead singer and bassist Sting as a song about suicide.
Speaking out. Sting returned to a 1985 song that he hoped would no longer be needed more than 30 years later.. Shocking Band Exits Through the Years. Read article “I’ve only rarely sung this ...
Upon its release, "When We Dance" peaked at number 9 in the UK, becoming Sting's only top ten solo single in his home country. [4] It also reached the top ten in Canada (number 10) [5] and Ireland (number 9). [6] The song was less successful in the US, peaking at number 38. [7] The song was promoted with a music video directed by Howard ...