The_lady_in_red

De Burgh wrote the song as a tribute to his wife, Diane . He was inspired by the realization that men often forget what their partners wore when they first met; the "lady in red" refers to seeing her across a crowded dance floor in a stunning scarlet dress.

Said to be the ghost of socialite Jennie Pearl Cox , who died in a 1944 car crash and is often seen in the hotel's hallways. the_lady_in_red

While a staple at weddings and romantic events, the song has a polarizing legacy. It has been cited on lists of "most annoying" or "worst" songs by publications like Rolling Stone and Gigwise, despite its massive commercial success. De Burgh wrote the song as a tribute to his wife, Diane