Sting, born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, remains one of the most influential figures in British music. From his early days fronting influential Newcastle fusion outfit Last Exit to worldwide success with The Police, Sting established himself as one of the defining voices of modern music. Blending rock, reggae, jazz and sophisticated pop songwriting, he helped drive The Police to international acclaim before launching an equally celebrated solo career. Across decades of innovation and reinvention, Sting’s distinctive voice and songwriting have earned him countless awards, millions of record sales and a lasting place among Britain’s most celebrated artists.
This 3CD collection gathers a superb selection of broadcast performances spanning Sting’s remarkable career, from his earliest beginnings through to acclaimed solo appearances. Capturing the artistry, intelligence and enduring appeal that have defined his work for generations, these recordings stand as a fitting celebration of one of contemporary music’s true greats.
DISC 1
1 Every Day’s Just The Same 4:24
2 Carrion Prince (Ye Of Little Hope)[Alternate Short Version] 4:19
3 Don’t Let It Bring You Down 3:07
4 Whispering Voices 3:11
5 Carrion Prince (Ye Of Little Hope)[Alternate Long Version] 4:27
6 Every Day’s Just The Same 4:30
7 I Burn For You 2:43
8 Untitled (Instrumental I) 3:21
9 Fool In Love 4:13
10 I’m On This Train 4:12
11 Don’t You Look At Me 4:34
12 Savage Beast 5:47
13 Untitled (Instrumental II) 3:19
14 Soul Music 3:49
15 Night In The Grand Hotel 3:39
DISC 2
1 All This Time 7:43
2 Ain’t No Sunshine 5:21
3 Roxanne 5:17
4 Bring On The Night/When The World Is Running Down 8:42
5 The Wild Wild Sea 6:11
6 The Soul Cages 6:24
7 When The Angels Fall 6:53
8 Consider Me Gone/Walking On The Moon 8:06
9 Every Breath You Take 6:24
10 Message In A Bottle 6:01
11 Fragile 4:20
12 If You Love Somebody Set Them Free 6:29
13 My Funny Valentine 4:35
DISC 3
1 A Thousand Years 5:28
2 If You Love Somebody Set Them Free 4:20
3 After The Rain Has Fallen 7:19
4 Perfect Love…Gone Wrong 6:07
5 All This Time 4:26
6 I’m So Happy I Can’t Stop Crying 4:13
7 Fill Her Up 5:37
8 Fields Of Gold 3:41
9 Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic 4:15
10 Englishman In New York 5:47
11 Brand New Day 5:06
12 Roxanne 4:46
13 Desert Rose 4:31
14 If I Ever Lose My Faith In You 3:52
15 Every Breath You Take 5:22
16 Fragile 4:00