Play Ultimate Sting and the Police Songs Quiz: Can You Name Every Hit?
Ultimate Sting and the Police Songs Quiz: Can You Name Every Hit?
Test your knowledge of Sting and the Police songs with this fun, challenging quiz — from The Police classics to solo hits. Take the quiz now and prove you’re a true fan!
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Did You Know?
"Fragile" was written as a direct reaction to the news of the death of an American engineer, Ben Linder, in Nicaragua — the song’s quiet melancholy was meant as a lament for senseless violence.
Practice Questions
Q:On which album did 'Roxanne' first appear?
A:Outlandos d’Amour.
‘Roxanne’ debuted on The Police’s debut album *Outlandos d’Amour* (1978) and became their breakthrough single, highlighting their unique fusion of rock, reggae, and punk influences that defined their early sound.
Q:Which Police album includes 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic'?
A:Ghost in the Machine.
Appearing on *Ghost in the Machine* (1981), this hit blends synthesizers with the band’s signature rhythmic style, signaling The Police’s evolution toward a more polished, pop-oriented sound while maintaining lyrical depth.
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Several Sting compositions draw on literary, historical or political sources — for example "Russians" addresses Cold War fears and uses lyrical references to cultural touchstones — making his pop songs unusually intellectually textured.