Walking on the Moon

This article is about the 1979 song by the Police. For the 2009 song by The-Dream, see Walkin' on the Moon. For other uses, see Moonwalk (disambiguation).

"Walking on the Moon"
Single by the Police
from the album Reggatta de Blanc
B-side"Visions of the Night"
Released23 November 1979[1]
Recorded1979
Genre
Length4:59 (album)
3:59 (single)
LabelA&M
Songwriter(s)Sting
Producer(s)
The Police singles chronology
"Message in a Bottle"
(1979) 		"Walking on the Moon"
(1979) 		"Bring On the Night"
(1979)
Alternative cover
French 7-inch single cover
Audio sample
Music video
"Walking on the Moon" on YouTube

"Walking on the Moon" is a reggae song by British rock band the Police, released as the second single from their second studio album, Reggatta de Blanc (1979). The song was written by the band's lead vocalist and bassist Sting. It went on to become the band's second No. 1 hit in the UK.

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