Sting Songs Ranked

Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE (born 2 October 1951), known as Sting, is an English musician and actor. He was the principal songwriter, lead singer, and bassist for the new wave rock band the Police from 1977 to 1984, and launched a solo career in 1985. He has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.
As a solo musician and a member of The Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards: he won Song of the Year for “Every Breath You Take”, three Brit Awards, including Best British Male Artist in 1994 and Outstanding Contribution in 2002, a Golden Globe, an Emmy and four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2019, he received a BMI Award for “Every Breath You Take” becoming the most played song in radio history. In 2002, Sting received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors and was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Police in 2003. In 2000, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for recording.  Here are all of Sting’s songs ranked.

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20. Love is Stronger Than Justice (Ten Summoner’s Tales, 1993)

“In my opinion it’s one of the best songs of sting. This song have a magical atmosphere, it’s so amazing song because of excellent music, nice voice, fantastic lyrics…”

19. It’s Probably Me (Lethal Weapon 3, 1992)

“Strong, pensive lyrics that are sung with power when needed. Fun time signature and repeating themes. Oh what lyrics, what melody, what voice. This can’t be a song it is a magic spell.”

18. Brand New Day (Brand New Day, 1999)

“A brilliant, jazzy, uplifting ode to having hope. Definitely my favorite Sting song! If you’re having trouble getting through a tough day, or even just getting out of bed, this song will put a spring in your step.”

17. When We Dance (Dolphins, 2000)

“A man painfully begging a woman to be his through a song woven with choices she will have to make… heart-wrenching. Such an emotional song… This song must be first… Smooth and mesmerizing”

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16. All This Time (The Soul Cages, 1991)

“It’s jazz, it’s pop, it’s soulful and it has great lyrics: what’s not to like? Word poetry made into an uplifting song. One of the catchiest choruses I’ve ever heard… the harmony is amazing!

15. If I Ever Lose My Faith in You (Ten Summoner’s Tales, 1993)

“Here “you” may refer to anyone ranging from god, mother, father to your lover. Anyone you believe in & don’t wanna lose faith in, all beautifully accompanying with equally lovely music… !”

14. Love is the Seventh Wave (The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 1985)

“One of my personal favorites overall. Excellent song! Could hear it all day long, never get tired of it. Its one of the most charismatic songs that I have listened to! I affirm Sting about this song!

13. We’ll Be Together (…Nothing Like the Sun, 1987)

“Love the back up singers in this song…beautifully done totally makes the song better. Its an awesome song with true feelings blowing up direct from the heart… Best if listened alone..”

12. Seven Days (Ten Summoner’s Tales, 1993)

“Best Sting song by far. Great lyrics providing unbelievable emotion. A masterpiece. Heard a guy on The Voice cover this song. I just loved it! Sting is amazing!”

11. Fragile ( …Nothing Like the Sun, 1987)

“I always listen to this every time get a bad mood and miraculously all anger is gone… Simply the best song he has ever written, haunting and beautiful… A very powerful song. I love this song so much!

10. We Work the Black Seam (The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 1985)

“Simply beautiful and peaceful Song! It reminds me of documentaries about people in poor countries working their hands off to get through life. Also in rich European Countries People fear to lose their Jobs. Pretty messed up to be dependent to money.”

9. Russians (The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 1985)

“Love it so damn much. So catchy a beat. The world genre feel to it makes it a must listen. Its an awesome song with true feelings blowing up direct from the heart… Best if listened alone..”

8. Children’s Crusade (The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 1985)

“Children’s Crusade” has a way of putting me in a philosophical mood. Sting begins the song singing about those who lost their lives during World War One. Each verse reflects upon different periods in recent history in which many young people have unfortunately died. “Poppies for young men, death’s bitter trade, all of those young lives betrayed…”

7. Moon over Bourbon Street (The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 1985)

“I was lucky enough to hear him sing this for the very first time for an audience at The Ritz in NYC.. As a huge fan of Sting & Anne Rice, this song gave my chills.”

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6. Fortress Around Your Heart (The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 1985)

“Trying to take down a woman’s wall around her heart…may he indeed build a bridge to her heart again. Always loved the slow progression and climax of this song…dramatic. A wonderful song that isn’t often heard. I especially liked the video of it!

5. Englishman in New York (…Nothing Like the Sun, 1987)

“Without any reason, this song makes me feel so different. I’m not English, but I feel like English. I’m not in New York, but I feel like I am in New York. Gratitıde to Sting for this song. It will keep it’s place inside me, always.”

4. Shape of My Heart (Ten Summoner’s Tales, 1993)

“Its beauty is beyond words… Never tire listening to this song… One of my personal favorites overall. Excellent song! Could hear it all day long, never get tired of it. It’s great..every time I listen to it makes me so sad but ina good way…that’s what so mysterious bout this track..should be on top”

3. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 1985)

“Magical and brave. I absolutely love it. However, I would have voted for the haunting, stalkerish Every Breath You Take – one of the most sinister pop songs ever written – but presumably it’s not there as he wrote it as part of The Police.”

2. Desert Rose (Brand New Day, 1999)

“Amazing oriental mix with a vivacious western voice… Desert Rose is one of the most Epic/for all generations song, that will stay through history as one of the finest. His most beautiful song – interestingly, fearing a video would not get the airplay they decided to make it a car commercial.”

1. Fields of Gold (My Songs, 2019)

“I couldn’t believe Desert Rose was in the #1 position either. It wouldn’t even make my top ten. This is his best solo song. This is the most beautiful song that has ever been sung by anyone. I absolutely love it. If someone asked me what my favorite song is I would answer Fields of Gold as soon as he or she finished asking the question”