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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.

Named "Rose," this ghost is reportedly a prostitute murdered by a jealous client. Guests often report finding pearls on their pillows, supposedly from her broken necklace. 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. While a staple at weddings and romantic events,

The track features a distinctive soft-rock sound, characterized by lush instrumentation and a drum pattern produced by a Roland TR-808 . Guests often report finding pearls on their pillows,

A student who wore only red is said to haunt the corridors, inspiring an annual "Red Lady Run".

The song appears in various films, including American Psycho and Working Girl .