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Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Those days are over
You don't have to sell your body to the night
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Walk the streets for money
You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne (Put on the red light)
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I loved you since I knew you
I wouldn't talk down to you
I have to tell you just how I feel
I won't share you with another boy
I know my mind is made up
So put away your makeup
Told you once, I won't tell you again
It's a bad way
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne (You don't have to put on the red light)
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Why do some men feel the need to sing about prostitutes?
World's oldest profession + world's oldest art form. Makes sense to me.
Is this song about a pimps love for one his bitches?
Nah, it was a John or a boyfriend (or both).
Third weirdo beat in a row. Not that I'd mind.
This song always reminds me of the first time I saw this band play live, in a bar called Dooley's, I think, in Phoenix in 78 or 79. They played Roxanne during their set but then played it again for their encore. I guess they ran out of songs!
Or... maybe they knew that their fans came for it. It's not (or it wasn't, at least) uncommon for young bands to do this. Especially with their first break out hit.
It is kind of hackneyed by now but it's long been a popular topic - ask Verdi or Puccini. Also, the "hooker-with-the-heart-of-gold" formula seemed to be particularly popular in late-1970s and early-'80s popular culture. Maybe it's more fun than writing a tune about a chimney-sweep or a court stenographer.
There's no need to insult people personally for their tastes. Let's talk about the music.
I agree totally. Stop being jerks.
That said, I wonder if flogging these AOR warhorses really serves the cause of music appreciation.
Wow. What a mature and enlightened response. I guess once you finish your freshman year of college you'll discover more sophisticated critiques.
There's no need to insult people personally for their tastes. Let's talk about the music.
Sting !
Wow. What a mature and enlightened response. I guess once you finish your freshman year of college you'll discover more sophisticated critiques.
Sting !
STD-ingray
Overheard on my submarine for months after this was released : "ROOOOOOOOOXanne!" Sort of a universal shout-out for any reason including boredom. Brings back warm and fuzzy memories. Mostly fuzzy ones.
35 years ago-March 1979
It hurts my ears.
Overheard on my submarine for months after this was released:
"ROOOOOOOOOXanne!"
Sort of a universal shout-out for any reason including boredom. Brings back warm and fuzzy memories. Mostly fuzzy ones.
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treatment_bound wrote:
And why not? If I could, I would sing about the 69 prostitutes I have visited in my lifetime!
You need to turn your life around.
I still hate it.
And why not? If I could, I would sing about the 69 prostitutes I have visited in my lifetime!
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PS
The 26 retirees from the Seagrass-home send their united vote
of "1". Let's send them some applause for trying...!
BAAATMAN,
You don't have to put on the black tights...
hahahahaha, now I won't mind hearing this song...for a little while anyway.
Track Listing | |
---|---|
1 - | Next to You |
2 - | So Lonely |
3 - | Roxanne |
4 - | Hole in My Life |
5 - | Peanuts |
6 - | Can't Stand Losing You |
7 - | Truth Hits Everybody |
8 - | Born in the 50's |
9 - | Be My Girl - Sally |
10 - | Masoko Tanga |
half right...
PERFECT
Calm DOWN and take your Ritalin,... Poindexter.
well put.
TEN
Amen to that.
I agree 100%!!
Calm DOWN and take your Ritalin,... Poindexter.
Yes, and that was 1979.
BAAATMAN,
You don't have to put on the black tights...
YES!
What's with all the Sting and Police lately?
(That said, this song is a definite 9.)
Can't you think of another reason...?
Great post, thanks!
and then we heard Eddie Murphy singing it in the prison cell in 48 Hours and you appreciated it again, right?
kaiserman155 wrote:
rocco1207 wrote:
As it is, this song gets way too much air time. Maybe you feel differently, flyboy.
flyboy wrote: