A VIBE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Sting - English Man In New York REACTION

[@todddepue681]

Amber is the best! She nailed the message of this song! It was written about Quentin Crisp, an English writer and humorist (he's the older gentleman in the video) He had moved to NYC in his later years because he felt that's where a misfit would go to be accepted. His memoir tells his story of having always been a flamboyant gay man, even during a time when it was particularly dangerous and, in the UK, even illegal to be so.

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

I was just about to post something similar, but you have summed it up perfectly.

[@jedislap8726]

It wasn't illegal to be gay in the UK. It was illegal to have gay sex though.

[@lordhoot1]

@@jedislap8726 A distinction without much of a difference, really

[@ralphraffles1394]

I used to pass Quentin in the street often. A kindly and gracious man who always had a smile for anyone who greeted him.

[@xyzdgthereal]

Don't forget to mention the 2 films based on his life: 'The Naked Civil Servant' from 1975 and its 2009 TV sequel titled by this song, John Hurt as Crisp is amazing in both movies

[@iangudgin6536]

One of my all time favorite songs!! Thanks for reacting to it. Sting wrote it about his friend (the legendary) Quentin Crisp.

[@scottNNJ]

A gay man who could not find a way to be accepted in England, but when he came to New York he could just be himself without shame or reservation. That’s a thing about New York, it’s so diverse and nobody really cares about the differences between one another.

[@GodLovesComics]

Mine too! I just realized that two of my all-time favorite Police songs--this one, and Tea in the Sahara-- are both about writers (Crisp and Paul Bowles). I heard them both long before I ever became a writer myself. Just total coincidence.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

@@GodLovesComics I ❤ this song too. I love Sting's lute playing as well (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn6nhoV_YtKoo6s ). What a lovely, amazing and talented person he is and a fabulous vocalist and musician. Love your moniker BTW 🥰

[@jc3605]

Good to see Quentin Crisp in the video

[@GodLovesComics]

@@joannecunliffe8067 Agreed! And thank you ;)

[@IsabelleRSG]

"Takes more than combat gear to make a man Takes more than a license for a gun Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can A gentleman will walk but never run" Wise words... And a wonderful song

[@JR-tl2ym]

You know I'm today years old when I understood what he meant. A gentlemen will walk away to avoid unnecessary conflict but won't turn and run out of cowardice.

[@Pravda3]

GOT to give a shout out to Branford Marsalis on the sax here and in a lot of Sting's other solo work. FYI for anyone not sure, it's a straight soprano sax, rather than a type of clarinet. The soprano, with its beautiful, emotional, almost mournful sound is a great compliment to Sting's voice.

[@sherrysink3177]

I always thought it was a clarinet, until I got the Bring On the Night live album where they list Branford playing the soprano sax and I was like, "ohhhhhh" Lol). 😄

[@carlossaraiva8213]

Marsalis is a frigging genious.

[@carlossaraiva8213]

​​@@sherrysink3177n the album's sleeve they fo name Marsalis as a player of soprano sax.

[@sherrysink3177]

@@carlossaraiva8213 I don't think I ever looked at that album's sleeve when I was first listening it - I just assumed it was a clarinet until much later. 😄😉

[@alandouglas8044]

I'm a jazzer, so pleased that you have mentioned that it was Branford Marsalis on soprano. Think that lots of people do not know that the saxaphone family is broken down into Alto, Tenor, Baritone etc. Changing subject; pleople should watch the Naked Civil Servant, which covers Crisp's experience of being a gay man at a time when it was a taboo subject.

[@jameshunter7303]

You should do “Russians” by him. Very relevant, very poignant

[@angelagoodwin5758]

I second that!

[@rusty9129]

"In Europe and America there's a growing feeling of hysteria..." yup...30 years on and nothing changes.

[@scottNNJ]

Mr. Reagan and Mr. Khrushchev in the 80s. Today the names have changed but the stories are the same. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

[@TheNotedHero]

And bloody disappointing that it's still very relevant! Such a great song. Same applies to Billy Joel's song Leningrad.

[@PeteC1471]

Add me to the calls for this one too. Although not a protest song it makes you stop and think as it humanises the Russian people which the media had no interest in doing.

[@angelagoodwin5758]

The brilliant Sting. You can't go wrong with this man's music. "Be Still My Beating Heart", "Fragile", "Russians", "If You Love Someone, Set Them Free".

[@rwxstudio7173]

Was Fortress Around My Heart from his solo career?

[@javajen19]

@@rwxstudio7173 yes

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rouodoZniK6ra7s

[@carlossaraiva8213]

All those belong to his first 3 albums, all masterpieces. After that he become mediocre. His ego caught up with his talent, sadly.

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

did you know Dionne Warwick covered "Fragile"?

[@rusty9129]

This was the first of two albums Sting did with this line-up of musicians. Branford Marsalis on the sax was already legendary in jazz circles along with his brother Winton. Glad you enjoyed this...his voice is made very haunting by the compression put through his microphone...studio tricks. I got to see him live in the 90s...good show.

[@briandeeley1599]

Thank you for confirming that is Branford Marsalis, I haven't heard that name in a long time.

[@asticou]

He plays soprano sax.

[@kellyreiterman]

"Dream of the Blue Turtles" and "Nothing Like the Sun" are two of my favorite albums by Sting. If you want to dive deeper into more music like this where he collaborated with Branford Marsalis and other jazz musicians, check out these albums. They're so, so good.

[@Julieroo28]

I love Branford! I had the VHS of Bring on the Night when I was a teenager. I won’t even tell you how much my parents paid for it! (I was extremely spoiled.)

[@seanswinton6242]

​@@kellyreitermanYes, the lineup was Kenny Kirkland on keyboards and piano, Omar Hakim on drums, Daryl Jones on Bass, and Branford Marsalis on saxophones.

[@trjbrew]

This entire album is a vibe. Every song on it is worth a reaction. I was a huge Police fan, and this album was so good I forgave him for leaving the band lol! The album is "Nothing Like the Sun", he also did a Spanish version of the album.

[@TheNotedHero]

Haha, I was the same. It was "what the hell are you doing Sting!?" which changed rapidly as his solo albums dropped to "zomg, best move ever, let's go".

[@rarelycares8416]

I was the same, resisted his solo work for a short time until I realized he was the Police. They would really love "Love is the Seventh Wave", seems right up their alley.

[@Wolverines77]

Dude, there are hundreds and hundreds of other more worthy songs out there. I love me some Sting as well, but to claim every song is worthy, nah (imho).

[@carlossaraiva8213]

Actually Sting's first solo album was The Dream Of The Blue Turtles 2 years earlier.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Saxophone player is Branford Marsalis,member of the first family of New Orleans Jazz. His father Ellis 1934 -2020 jazz pianist/educator,brother Wynton trumpeter,composer,music instructor currently director of Jazz at Lincoln Center born 1961,Delfeayo born 1965,jazz trombonist,record producer and educator,Elllis III born 1964,musician,photographer poet,Jason born 1977 drummer,vibraphone player,composer,producer,band leader

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free", "Fortress Around Your Heart", "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" and "We'll Be Together"!!! edit- the line is 'I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien' . Branford Marsalis played the soprano saxophone you liked.

[@terrimilka7805]

I like "Seven Days "I don't know if you're heard it. Love Sting and The Police, I hope they react to "King of Pain "I hope I'm the only person that likes "Tea in the Sahara "I think it's a haunting,beautiful song

[@jaybengston1164]

Definitely "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" would be a great follow-up. Faster paced and great bass line.

[@terrimilka7805]

@@jaybengston1164 Yes, that's the first single I heard from Sting

[@angelalambert6069]

Please can I suggest 'It's Probably Me' by Sting ..... you guys would LOVE the sax on that track I promise you, so smooth, typical Sting at his best I think ! Please try it on your great Channel ,!😊

[@terrimilka7805]

@@angelalambert6069 Great suggestion 👍,,Sting is such a great singer and songwriter. There's so many great songs to choose

[@angelalacour2384]

"Fragile" is probably his most beautiful song ever...I love Sting and everything he's done with The Police and solo. I still have every CD of his I've ever bought.

[@jadzia911]

Fragile is gorgeous...

[@jaysmith2858]

'Ten Summoner's Tales' is my favourite album.

[@maha77]

this song was written about *Quentin Crisp* who appears in this video several times, for example at the 02:38 mark, _'it takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile, be yourself, no matter what they say'_ is directly quoting Quentin Crisp, If you are not familiar with him, search him on KZbin, he is utterly delightful to watch

[@fayesouthall6604]

Absolutely brilliant 😊

[@maha77]

In fact, Quentin's book *'Resident Alien: The New York Diaries'* was a source of inspiration for this song. Another very famous book he wrote is *'The Naked Civil Servant'* which was made into a movie staring John Hurt

[@bibakroll8999]

@@maha77 John Hurt was absolutely brilliant in that role.

[@wangofree]

This is a lovely whimsical song from a lovely man. Glad you liked it!

[@trevoncarter4861]

Love the Soprano Saxophone (No it’s not a clarinet)

[@imaspoon4522]

Lovely cheekbones

[@wangofree]

@@imaspoon4522 Would kill for cheekbones like that!

[@femmebot2]

Played this entire album on repeat for almost two years. It never fades in it’s quality. Thank you for reminding me to get it back out for another spin. Or two ❤ Jay I think your love of his lyrics can also be attributed to his love of language. Sting was a teacher for a brief moment in time.

[@chrisgilbert9076]

An English teacher to be precise. Literary influences can be found all through Sting’s works, most notably in the album title the track came from. “Nothing Like the Sun” is a quote from Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130, written about a lover, who though plain, filled the poet’s heart with live. Sting also quotes the opening line of the sonnet to open the last verse of the song “Sister Moon” on this same record. Two of Stings most beautiful/heartbreaking songs are here, too. “Fragile” opens the record and “They Dance Alone” closes it. Also check out “Moon Over Bourbon Street” from his first solo album. It’s a hauntingly moody song inspired by Anne Rice’s Interview with a Vampire book (also a very interesting film to react to. Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas and a very young Kristen Dunst. Quiet a production!) There are so many Sting songs to recommend, it’s a whole thing!

[@kennethspears22]

Dream of The Blue Turtle and Nothing Like The Sun are in my personal top 20 favorite albums of all time.

[@danbev9313]

Stop before you start...be still my beating heart

[@tzzz7]

Sting - always musically classy and lyrically brilliant.

[@chrish926]

Fortress Around Your Heart! Sting said it’s the best chorus he ever wrote, so hopefully you get to it at some point. Love the channel!

[@benshafer5198]

One of my favorites from him with the great Branford Marsalis on the soprano sax, which sounds quite a bit like a clarinet. He pilfered quite a few of New Orleans greatest musicians for his early solo career lol.

[@markstanden202]

The subject of this song appears in the video: Quentin Crisp. He was one of the first "flamboyantly gay" men in New York, before it was ever really acknowledged, or accepted. He was a love;y, intelligent and much misunderstood gentleman of leisure....He was a shining example of being one's self, and living one's own truth.

[@ChrisW-17]

Wow, I always get so lost in the sound of this song, I never knew there was an actual human inspiration behind the lyrics (much less appearing in the video.) Thank you for the background. Takes it to a whole other level for me. "Be yourself no matter what they say". Absolutely!

[@littleogeechee223]

He never went to New York until he was 72. He’d written The Naked Civil Servant autobiography about his young life as a gay man in London and was well-known way before he ever came to New York.

[@markstanden202]

@@littleogeechee223 In England, yes. Less so over here.

[@Bluemgwes]

"Ten Summoner's Tales" is a FANTASTIC record by Sting that you all need to listen to. Any track on that album is a must play.

[@jaysmith2858]

It's my favourite album. It's like an entire story.

[@lecannois]

That's Branford Marsalis on the sax... an incredible sax player. In fact, Sting made a point of playing with the best musicians he could find after the Police (as the Police members were great musicians too).

[@akastarchild]

I love Sting. One of my favorite songs by him.❤❤❤❤❤

[@sangfroidian5451]

Marsalis on the soprano sax, Sting on vocals and Quentin Crisp in the video was just an awesome vibe!! 😁

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

He did an album and concert in Spanish in South America fundraiser...its awesome🎸🎷🎵🎶🎤🎹

[@paulaleavy-mccarthy949]

Guys you should have a listen to Gregory Porter performing a Sting song "It's probably me" at the Polar Music awards. As far as I know it was a tribute to Sting and he's in the audience with his wife. It's a beautiful song, Gregory Porter is an incredible singer, and it's so interesting to watch Stings reaction to the performance... the camera is on him a lot!😊

[@sanseiryu]

Beautiful, incredible lyricist. The way he uses language to tell the story. That gorgeous soprano sax!!!

[@yorkvillevic6528]

And the backdrop is my homeland, NYC. The ribbon which ties this song perfectly.

[@EVGriffinJr]

Just watched your reaction video to this song again, and I think Amber nailed it. The meaning of the song that is. Be yourself no matter what anyone says. On a sidenote, you should listen to him do the same song live with an orchestra over in the United Kingdom! He even invites Wynton Marsalis to do the saxophone for that version! As always, I love your videos!

[@sherrysink3177]

"Takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile, be yourself, no matter what they say..." One of my favorite Sting songs, and a line I often quote (especially "Be yourself, no matter what they say," because there was a lot of time when I was younger when I felt like I couldn't be myself, I felt really self-conscious about myself and worried what people thought about me during school - as so many of us do at that age).

[@trevoncarter4861]

The wind instrument is not a clarinet but a beautiful Soprano Saxophone

[@I.am.Iain-81]

Sting is an Icon..... No doubt about it!! 'Shape of my Heart' is another amazing track by Sting, and I know you'll love the instruments.....❤

[@StevenQ74]

This is from the album "Nothing like the sun" wich also has the song "They dance alone" wich has both Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler playing guitar on it, Branford Marsalis also plays saxophone on that song like in this song

[@canonfodder2068]

Solo Sting is my favorite solo artist. A bit of Jazz, a bit of crooner, lyrics that make you think...

[@col-hiwildcats6717]

This is from his album ... Nothing Like the Sun which was released in late 1987. I purchased the record and played it regularly in the house. About a decade later my daughter was in college taking a foreign language class where the professor told the students that there were differences between "British" English and "American" English that made it difficult for non-English speakers to understand. He mentioned that British "take" tea or coffee with their meal but Americans say they "drink" those beverages. My daughter immediately spoke up and said "Oh, like where Sting says 'You drink coffee, I take tea my dear'." The prof smiled and said "Exactly!". You never know what your kids are going to pick up from you so keep the music coming guys! (Suggestion for future reaction: the Marsalis family (father Ellis and sons Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jason) playing the Louis Armstrong classic tune "Struttin' With Some Barbecue". You will LOVE it!)

[@GJarr2]

The song is about Quinten Crisp who appears in the video. If you're interested there was a movie about his early life starring Sir John Hurt called The Naked Civil Servant, very good film. Keep up the great work. Thanks.

[@vrvaughn]

As someone mentioned, he is not singing about himself but of the older gentleman in the video, Quentin Crisp. You may want to look him up. Then the lyric “Be yourself, no matter what they say.”… will take on a more profound meaning to you.

[@kevincaulder96]

It's time to listen to Sting, Eric Clapton, and Michael Kamen, bring your soul warmth, support, and the hand of friendship when no one else is there. It comes from the theme of LETAHAL WEAPON 3. The song is IT'S PROBABLY ME. Other great songs from Sting's vast catalog include: BE STILL MY BEATING HEART, WHEN WE DANCED, WE'LL BE TOGETHER, & IF YOU LOVE SOMEONE, SET THEM FREE. Time to dive into the rabbit hole. Enjoy

[@yogibarista2818]

"They Dance Alone" and "Fragile" are another 2 outstanding tracks from that album.

[@hypno59]

He tells you a story... but he transports you somewhere else, secret, and whispers it.

[@johnvalentine9575]

Sting's lyrics all the way back to the Police are brilliant poetry.

[@tinahairston6383]

This from his 2nd solo album, Nothing But The Sun ("The Lazarus Heart", "Be Still My Beating Heart", "Fragile", "History Will Teach Us Nothing", "They Dance Alone", "We'll Be Together) and the entire album is a keeper. Sting is just a multifaceted talent like very few others. He's a guitarist, bassist, mandolin player, pianist, harmonica player, saxophone player, and pan flute player. When The Police broke up I was heartbroken to never hear THAT sound again but was VERY excited to hear his own music because he's such a creatively captivating artist who uses all kinds of inspiration. You should check out If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, Fortress Around Your Heart and Love is a Seventh Wave from his solo debut album. You can't define his sound and that's one of the things I love most about him.

[@terrimilka7805]

"Shape of my heart is another good one

[@aarongoldstein7614]

This was from Sting's jazz oriented solo album "Nothing Like The Sun". It followed "Dream of The Blue Turtles".

[@howarddickson8727]

This is a song about the truly amazing gentleman (the old chap in the video), Quentin Crisp, who stood his ground as a homosexual in the UK when it was illegal. You should read about him, and his autobiography, the Naked Civil Servant (John Hurt played him in a TV adaption).

[@markmaioli4]

The band on this album & Dream of the Blue Turtles is amazing: Branford Marsalis, Omar Hakim, Darryl Jones, Kenny Kirkland, and the awesome backup singers 🤘 There a great documentary, BRING ON THE NIGHT, about the making of the first solo album and resulting tour with all these great musicians.

[@dustine6301]

amber has a great understanding of the old school!

[@vandergod]

Sting was my “go to” music in my college days. Somehow his music spoke to me in those changing times of life. This was from an amazing album. More Sting!

[@timdyer5903]

Sting - Be Still My Beating Heart - was my favourite song from this album in 1987. Nothing Like the Sun. They dance alone, well be together tonight and history teaches nothing other great tracks from what is a top 100 album in history.

[@kevinfroude8679]

Incredible song - and I love that Quentin Crisp (the subject of the song) appears throughout the video.

[@terrijo]

This song has always been one of my favourite songs by Sting. In my brain, I have always associated this song with English actor Edward Woodward, who played a retired British intelligence officer living in New York in the 80's series "The Equalizer" . Which just happened to have its main theme song written and performed by Stuart Copeland of "The Police."

[@alandouglas8044]

Branford Marsallis soprano saxophone playing is lovely. Yes, Quentin Crisp the Naked Civil Servant. He never dusted!

[@jad4680]

"BE STILL MY BEATING HEART" off this sting solo album of which he had so many hits for reaction! an awesome 80s song love the reaction. ; )

[@coulterry67]

I read his biography and he wrote words I've never heard of, his command of the English language is next level

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

The old guy in the video was a sophisticated gay Englishman in a foreign city in a time period where some might frown down on him. " Be yourself, no matter what they say". He had a wish, that he could meet every single person born.

[@karlweima5914]

I'm going to see Sting this Saturday, absolutely brilliant artists .

[@MisterWondrous]

Manners maketh a man, and a gentleman will walk but never run. Be yourself...everyone else is already taken. Sting (and Oscar Wilde) made good points with their words. The Sting rabbit hole will reap many beautiful rewards.

[@uwescholer8791]

There’s so many good songs to discover….They dance alone, Fields of Gold, Love‘s the seventh wave etc.

[@Drumaier]

Sting is a musical genius...Rick Beato in an interview last year told him that his style is impossible to copy because only him can come up with the beautiful and original musical ideas that sound great but are not obvious (neither things that you can study). I would agree with that!

[@Marlene7388]

You both like saxaphone check out Candy Dulfer/with Dave Stewart - Lily was here!! This song is an instrumental but very jazzy and it gives me chill bumps every time! You will not be disappointed 🥰🥰🥰

[@alicefcooper5150]

This song is from my favorite Sting album called "... Nothing Like The Sun." Every song features the superb musicianship of first rate jazz musicians like Branford Marsalis, Kenny Kirkland, and the legendary Gil Evans. Sting's cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" is a standout track.

[@tparmenter]

Shadows in the rain, Consider me gone, Fragile, so many others! He’s got tons of amazing songs.

[@markv1113]

I suggested this on your last Sting reaction. Thank you so much for listening to this awesome song. It's so beautiful and intricate. You both seemed confused at the "alien" reference. Obviously, he means being from the UK, he's a legal "alien" in the USA.

[@SEANBANOG4]

Going to see Sting next week in Malahide Castle Dublin, can't wait....this song is an Homage to Quentin Crisp, featured in the video and author of the Gay Civil Servant, a controversial book in it's day that was banned in the UK, Quentin fled to NYC to get away from the oppression of the UK at that time

[@anthonyblakely399]

the Sax player is a Famous Sting is so good and legendary!!! Very very deep!!! The Tenor Sax player is the famous Jazz Sax payer, Art Porter...R.I.P. i recognize him in this video.....Sting Love Reggae ....Jazz...and Classical music....he also read a like Shakespeare and other Classic Novel....so most of his music reflects this background. Love this song....Love you guy reactions!!!

[@joannamcdee9061]

Sting has played for us for multiple decades, offering us a wonderful vision with each decades, carrying us into strange and wonderous vistas.

[@sarahpagett9191]

Oh wow I've not heard this song in a minute but it's a great song

[@LocalFoe]

The elderly person featured in the video is noted English writer, actor and raconteur, Quentin Crisp. His most famous work being, The Naked Civil Servant. There is also a film regarding his time spent living in NYC titled An Englishman in New York.

[@trailrunplanet]

Not a specific band, but you will absolutely love the concert in Montserrat that has Mark Knopfler, Sting, Eric Clapton, and Phil Collins on stage jamming each other's songs.

[@davewildermuth7519]

The horn is actually a soprano saxophone (it was on "What Would You Say" by Dave Matthew Band also), not a clarinet. And it's being played by one of the great masters, Branford Marsalis. Best I can tell, that water-drop sound is a talking drum, a type of percussion instrument. One of the percussionists on this track is also quite renowned; his name is Manu Katche. But I just can't find more information on that. Next stops: "Fortress Around Your Heart" "Fragile" "It's Probably Me"

[@coherencia9498]

It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile, be yourself no matter what they say. One of the best songs ever written, elegance, jazz, saxophone, lyrics, everything is just amazing, Sting is a genius.

[@mamaflush9945]

Hey Amber & Jay, what do you say we jump into the eighties with this one from *"Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free"* this is the first single released from Sting's solo debut album called "The Dream of Blue Turtles." It is also, the opening track of the album, and is featured on the album "Field Of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984-1994... as well as "The Very Best Of Sting & The Police." In which Jay, I would highly suggest, any one of these albums if you have the mind to start adding to your collection, they are great. 👌 I hope everyone is well and doing great. I'm feeling better too. Hope you guys have a wonderful day.

[@joiedevivre2005]

So, so glad y'all reacted to this one - I've been requesting it forever! LOVE that y'all loved it too! Your next Sting song should definitely be "Russians" (very poignant song written in the 80's during the Cold War, but still very relevant today) & then any of these: "If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free", "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You", "Moon Over Bourbon Street" & "Fortress Around Your Heart"...just to name a few. If y'all want to revisit The Police, some songs I would recommend include "Synchronicity II" (def need to listen to this one), "Invisible Sun", "King of Pain", "Can't Stand Losing You", "So Lonely" , "Tea in the Sahara" & "Don't Stand So Close to Me"...imho

[@woodyheywood8792]

"Be yourself , no matter what they say."

[@alexhorsburgh5986]

Sting is indeed a top lyricist and this is a great song. Seven Days is a great quirky love song to explore and hear also Fortress Around Your Heart. The song you are reviewing is inspired by the old man in the video who is Quentin Crisp who dared to be openly gay in the 1950s and 60s. A film was made about him in 1977 called The Naked Civil Servant starring John Hurt. Crisp moved to New York in the 1970s hence an Englishman in New York.

[@jeffreyquartier3071]

Definitely check out "Fragile", quite possibly one of his most gorgeous ballads, especially the lyrics/message.

[@stucoleman9802]

Branford takes this song to another level.

[@herminiahernandez1512]

Sting is a genius, his music always leave you wanting for more.

[@Spiderific]

Sting is one of my favorites of all time. He's so versatile. If you want something chill with amazing lyrics, try Fragile, Russians, or Shape Of My Heart. If you want fun and upbeat, try We'll Be Together. If you want just all out awesomeness, try Fortress Around Your Heart. If you want all out awesomeness with horns, try If You Love Someone, Set Them Free. This was great today, thanks! ✌️💐

[@kimstockwell721]

When we dance and Fragile are both brilliant emotive songs

[@miknik01]

I love Shape of My Heart.

[@cherylhurst7093]

Sting is such an incredible artist and an incredible person. His cover of Little Wing is incredible. Amazingly humble and still keeps himself in great shape in his 70s now.

[@paulidjit]

This album and the one before it “Dream of the Blue Turtles” are both classics, with this lineup. Also worth tracking down is the documentary “Bring on the Night,” documenting the creation of that prior album and formation of the fantastic band Sting formed for this “solo” work.

[@lamusiclover2264]

Good call Amber. The song is about Quentin Crisp, who was the older man in the video. He was a very well-known writer and humorist. There is a famous movie about him called "The Naked Civil Servant" about his life being a very flamboyant gay man in England, at a time when it was unacceptable and even illegal to be gay. He moved to New York and did a live one-man show which he did here in Los Angeles too, "An Evening With Quentin Crisp. A very brave and funny man. II saw both on PBS and this man was so brilliant and so very funny. I'm glad that Sting paid his respects to him by writing this song.

[@izardk]

Saw Sting in concert many years ago when he was touring Nothing Like the Sun album. Wonderful! Next Sting song you should listen to “We Work the Black Seam.

[@liorharpaz1443]

One of the most meaningful Sting songs especially now is the song Russians

[@sherrysink3177]

I love those strings on the off-beat, the jazz vibe of the soprano saxophone, and the surprise kick-in of those drums in the midst of the song. Add to that some amazing lyrics, and it's just a fantastic song all around. I was THRILLED when I got to see him sing this song in concert. Made my day, my decade, my life, all of it, lol! 😄😍

[@Liam-t9r]

Fortress around your heart is a brilliant solo track of his guys, think you would like it

[@Ocelot2000]

The whole song, the meaning, the vibe, everything is incredible. He was an English Teacher before he went to music so that explains his incredible lyrics. It was, as someone else says, about Quentin Crisp, the older beautiful gentleman in the video. Brandon Marsalis (on soprano saxophone, not clarinet)and the whole jazz band were brilliant here and the "heavy rain drops" is the sound of many violins, and violas, getting plucked rather than the people using the bows. You use your fingers to pluck the notes.

[@lempton]

Love this song. Sting comes from Wallsend, Newcastle in the UK, just literally around the corner from me. In the Hard Rock cafe in Newcastle there is one of Sting's old guitars. Just saying 😊

[@billc.5861]

Sting surrounded himself with a group of top musicians on the album Manu Katche on drums , again Kenny Kirkland on keys & Bradford Marsalis on sax , I believe Sting mostly did the bass work on this album and a slew of top guitarist made appearances. Anyway great song

[@annephillips8494]

Love Sting .Too many sings to mention.But When you love Somebody, Fields of Gold, oh my 💓.

[@keymack2477]

Sting wrote a really significant song during the Cold War called "Russians" that you should definitely put on your list.

[@TheNotedHero]

It's so hard to go wrong with The Police and Sting. Absolutely sublime. Have seen him live twice and will definitely make it a third when he tours in Australia again.

[@bridgemanjr]

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic!!!!!!

[@terribanks8633]

The gentleman featured in the video was Quentin Crisp. A well-known englishman. Writer, model, humorist....known for his eccentricity.

[@ValentinasWatching]

This is one of my favorite sting songs and it reminds me very much of my mother, because she used to love it too. One of the things that I love about Sting the most besides his voice - is the way he writes. He's always been a poet to me. He always tells stories. I suppose it's his English teaching background that influences is music.

[@robingannaway8262]

The song is about Quentin Crisp, the old gentleman in the video. Sting's album 'The Dream of the Blue Turtle' is a masterpiece.

[@MKGAMA427]

Sting is one of my favorite artists. His unique voice and music can take you to different places and create different atmospheres. A favorite song of his for me is "Fragile". It is a raw and powerful song with Sting playing acoustic guitar. He makes the guitar cry and the lyrics are all about how vulnerable we as humans are. It was written after he visited Latin America and learned about some human rights issues that went on at the time. Powerful and poignant song even though it is simplistic but it doesn't need much to reach your core.

[@timsterrockstar]

One thing Sting does very well is surround himself with outstanding musicians. He did that with the police and Solo career. It would be great if you did a reaction to the movie Bring on the Night with Sting starting off with his solo career right after he split with The Police.

[@timsterrockstar]

I did see him with the Police back in 2008 in Milwaukee and finally got to see him with my wife in Virginia Beach last fall and he was fantastic. The current drummer for Sting is actually Stuart Coplands (The Police drummer) son

[@jennhurl]

You want a Sting mood??? "LITTLE WING" Sting covering Jimi Hendrix is INCREDIBLE. Most ppl instantly think of SRV's cover, but he doesn't sing the lyrics - Sting does.

[@danielmccann8325]

The great Hiram Bullock on the lead guitar. Agree its a great version.

[@benshafer5198]

@@danielmccann8325 Hiram an original member Letterman's World's Most Dangerous Band with P. Shaffer

[@adamsher2538]

I love his version of Little Wing.

[@RikardPeterson]

Most people do? I think of The Corrs

[@maveez1]

Best song on the album

[@danielvandersall6756]

Sting is best known for the Police, but he did some amazing solo work. That's Branford Marsalis on the sax, by the way. Another masterpiece is "Why Should I Cry For You" off his album "Soul Cages." One of his most emotional and powerful songs.

[@stevenfellows1633]

With "Fields of Gold" one of my favorite sting songs .. thanks for the reaction :)

[@Voreifeler]

I love how he compares the british and american lifestyle using the jazzy and hiphop metapher.

[@jamiedianne6778]

This song is incredible! Sting is a vibe at all times. Never afraid to try new sounds and new combinations of genres. ❤️❤️❤️