EPIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING Sting - Fragile REACTION

[@seekingserenity1902]

They Dance Alone, Shape of My Heart, Little Wing, and Why Should I Cry are all beautiful ballads by Sting.

[@sergiorivas]

Don't forget "Come Down In Time."

[@Niecy70]

My God the best songs

[@chrisgilbert9076]

'They Dance Alone' is so incredibly moving, especially when you know the details of what he saw in S. America and why Sting wrote the song.

[@jenniferambrose5603]

They dance alone is a killer track

[@misterbonzoid5623]

Hendrix wrote Little Wing

[@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- Fragile- This was inspired by an American Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua, named Ben Linder, who was murdered by Contras.

[@sunnystormy4973]

#cheers !

[@caseymoe816]

I’d add “Sister Moon” off the same album.🤙

[@db-gb5xi]

Also, Brand New Day, All This Time, This Cowboy Song.

[@sunnystormy4973]

@@caseymoe816 🤘

[@drdr76]

and we should NEVER forget, the Republicans funded the Contras, even after congress voted to NOT fund this group. Thanks Reagan.

[@charlesc7950]

"For all those born beneath an angry star. Lest we forget how Fragile we are." Sting is an absolute genius!

[@TheDivayenta]

So befitting of a former English teacher!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

One of my favorite lyrics!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

And "Nothing ever comes from violence and nothing ever could."

[@deniseg812]

Have you ever heard him sing it in Portuguese.

[@Mantarama]

The entire "Nothing Like The Sun" album is incredible!

[@briandeeley1599]

I bought a MINT copy of this album at a used record fair for 2 dollars, it is perfect and i bet it was never played.

[@deniseg812]

You said it!

[@TheNotedHero]

"The Shape Of My Heart" is a beautiful song by him, definitely one to check out! And you guys need to watch out for when he's next touring anywhere vaguely near you, go see him live!

[@bjdefilippo447]

YES!

[@jckingsley]

Hands down my favorite song... probably my funeral tune honestly...

[@waynedome148]

I've seen him live he's great on his 60th birthday we sang it to him.

[@TheNotedHero]

@@waynedome148 Have seen him live twice, once for his Symphonicities album with an orchestra and again earlier this year, both times were great!

[@eileen9584]

Shape of My Heart - this is a 'must listen' !!

[@wendyw4487]

'Fragile' and 'Shape of My Heart' are my two of my faves by this man.

[@agneskurzaj]

His musicianship is ethereal. His lyrics are poetic. His soulful passion is because he loves his wife, he loves mother earth (save the rainforests), and he loves cultures and his own human connection to the world is heard in his passionate vehicle to convey these messages to his fellow human family. He is in my portfolio of life. When I hear him I am transported to times in my life when I was an activist and moving through my artistic forms. He brought so much out in me like so many poets I have experienced. Amber you love poetry. This artist is a true poet. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@angelalacour2384]

The man is a musical genius. This is probably my most favorite song of his but I love everything he's done.

[@NEIL-CURCIO]

Sting is a true artist and absolute genius

[@lisajohnson521]

Sting is a genius of music. He really is. I love him, always have even from his Police days.

[@barrymuller5131]

Sting is a person of the world. So many music genres and styles of music. He is a great musician and singer. I love the variety he presents.

[@Bay1981]

Sting was scheduled to perform a live stream concert in Tuscany on the night after the morning of 9/11, they performed one song, Fragile. It’s on you tube. This song makes me feel better whenever there is a humanitarian crisis. Simply beautiful

[@kingcassius2586]

Written for John Lennon's murder

[@paulcwalina7910]

Sting is one of the best lyricists. Proof of this is in his songs, 'Fortress Around Your Heart' and 'All This Time.' His first solo hit was 'If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free, ' another great song I think you'll enjoy.

[@Chefcorky]

I cried the first time I heard this song. I've cried many times since. When 9/11 happened, Sting was in Italy, where he has a home. And he was going to give a small concert for the villagers. And it was to be videotaped. There was a discussion about whether or not to perform that day. He, the band, and many involved with the concert decided it was best not to let the enemy defeat us and steal our joy. They performed this song that evening. Check out the video.

[@DorkThink]

THIS ✨

[@citizenva26]

I remember 😢

[@jeanstrickland2445]

I so hope they do✌️

[@Phillphine]

A couple more solo Sting to look for. "When we dance", beautiful love song. His cover of Jimi Hendrix "little wing". And one, I'm not sure how to find the particular version, but he did a song for a movie soundtrack. I can't even think of the name of the movie, but the song is "I burn for you". There's a live version that ends with a massive drum solo. Edit: sorry, I meant to write this as a regular reply, not a reply to a reply.

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

Yes, that performance of Fragile, I recall was edited and on Vh-1, at least by Sept’13 ‘01. I taped coverage off TV around then. I am in agreement this was an appropriate choice for Sting band his band to play that night. I have the CD of that modest concert in Tuscany. I did see Sting on the “Nothing but the Sun” tour in 1988. They played at my college in Ohio, Miami University, Oxford Ohio (est.1809 - after the native tribe, and the river) It was a great concert.

[@angelalambert6069]

I so agree ... we're all human with the same problems, we're not responsible for our "leaders'. x

[@gkiferonhs]

FYI Robbie Robertson from The Band just died at 80. RIP

[@andymageen5308]

Another absolute giant gone, RIP Robbie. ✌️

[@harrytuttle1446]

Absolutely! Rest in peace Mr. Robertson. The Band was truly awesome.

[@robertcrawford1791]

His solo work is amazing

[@tylerhackner9731]

May he RIP

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Nooooo 😪 I love him!

[@4life867]

Every little thing Sting does is Magic . ( Pun intended ) . Fragile is a true masterpiece , that is still valid today . The song has been covered by 40 artists. Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick to name a few

[@larryproctor8234]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@stevenperry4704]

"Fortress Around Your Heart" - what a classic!

[@barmalgran666]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written and composed…

[@ColourboxNow]

Fragile is one of the great songs of all time. Sting is a genius.

[@clarkestaton818]

"Nothing comes from violence, and nothing ever could." I loved Jay's face when he felt that delivery.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

His Solo work is next level quality. And he still rollin

[@OCGal78]

When he sang this during the Tribute after 9/11, the grief and profound loss of those who died and their loved ones was overwhelming.

[@caryriggs5719]

They Dance Alone is such a sad statement of war and what humans do in these heartless times. Its worthy of a reaction for sure.

[@MrGpschmidt]

My fave song of Sting's - ethereal & poignant - so beautiful - and that guitar!

[@trentusnubianus]

One of my absolute favorite songs.

[@spirosoikonomopoulos2651]

Perhaps one of the best songs ever written and sung....

[@jellyrollnorton]

This is one of Sting’s most beautiful songs.

[@JennLynnTarot]

My all time favorite Sting song 💓💓💓 Just stunningly beautiful

[@aitornavarro6597]

Sting - Be Still My Beating Heart

[@lisag1510]

Man, I'd forgotten how the camera loves that mans face. Just gorgeous.

[@maryvallas772]

This entire album (Nothing like the Sun) is so great. Sting loves to work with musicians from around the world and absorb their style and influence. He is a true musician.

[@stack_of_records]

My fav Sting song... so good!!

[@yogibarista2818]

"They Dance Alone" has a similar deep theme and feel to it - "Shape of my Heart" has one of the most sampled acoustic guitar "riffs" that started life as a practice exercise for his guitarist collaborator Dominic Miller.

[@quemalcy]

Enchanting, soulful Sting.. respect

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

He is magnificent lyrics, and incredible as musicians, he is one of the greatest...

[@sonym.3631]

A masterpiece 👌One of my all time favorites ❤️

[@jennhurl]

"Little Wing" - Stings cover of Jimi Hendrix's iconic song is mesmerizing & breathtaking

[@btgiv6009]

Endorsed!

[@TheDivayenta]

Hi Jennifer! 😊

[@maryvallas772]

I love that song so much! My band used to cover it, and all the guys knew the Jimmy version, so that's how they played it, but I sang it like the Sting version! 😂

[@jennhurl]

@@TheDivayenta Hi sweetheart! It's good to see you! 🩷

[@jennhurl]

@maryvallas772 that means you're a real one to know the Sting version 👏 love that you were in a band that knows it's artists. I bet you sang it great! Beautiful song!

[@rikkemeek1506]

"When we dance" is one of my favourites.

[@curtisjones9555]

And this is my 2nd Favorite Sting song

[@williammurray6290]

Fields of Gold is another of his beautiful songs you'd enjoy since you love this sound of his.

[@santellanr]

They already reacted to it.

[@bonepicker1]

Two of my Favorite Sting songs is A Thousand Years, When We Dance,

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Sting is a true poet in his lyrics😎😎❤❤

[@kathysullivan3697]

Thank you so much for doing this one. Sting is truly a poet and a beautiful soul. Fragile has touched my heart so much over the years.❤

[@RJbeachbumallday]

Sting wrote this song in tribute to Ben Linder. He was killed working abroad in the late 80's. I love this song, beautifully sad.

[@djmull63]

Genius song writer and performer.

[@shanegraham2500]

Sting is my favorite artist! Been a fan since the 80's. In this song, I'd describe is voice as "Haunting".

[@Patricia7561]

This is one of my favourite all time song. It's just beautiful.

[@brt5273]

He's an incredible artist. His abum "Ten Summoners Tales" is still in regular rotation on my playlist.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

This song still gives me goosebumps.

[@Rattyman577]

The Police ‘ The Beds Too Big without You ‘ ( Early Police ) or Sting ‘ Shape of my Heart ‘

[@allengator1914]

"Brand New Day" is my favorite Sting song.

[@akastarchild]

Love Sting solo. I loved the Police too. But, Sting....❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@markray3273]

if you love somebody fortress around your heart iif i ever lose my faith well be together thease are great songs by sting

[@BackyardBirdy]

Ooooo! Flashbacks from my younger days. Love this song.

[@scottrussell7068]

My favorite Sting song. Simply beautiful.

[@roberormonde]

Short and sweet

[@cherylh.1910]

God’s gift to the music world. Best looking genius in music I have ever seen.

[@LucaEuphoria]

The very beginning of this song.......the instrumentation before he begins to sing.....always makes me tear up. I know what is to come when he begins to sing about how fragile we are. And then the closing synth with the soft guitar....really tells the story of how fragile we are. It's a very haunting song. Very ethereal.

[@nikitakeinicke403]

The most beautiful song of all

[@milkspan2604]

so touching and simply magical

[@suzireed8425]

I got to see him do that song live…he was unbelievable! It was just magical to hear him play the guitar like that.

[@000_x9]

His musicianship is solid.

[@johnvancoller7315]

Such a soothing voice ❤❤❤

[@tasost]

One of the most magical song ever written

[@eileen9584]

His solo work is just.. sublime. Shape of My Heart should be next on your list!

[@garymoUT]

This is one my favorite Sting songs, along with 'Shape of My Heart'.

[@yvettepatterson156]

Yes, this song is a masterpiece. Sting also does an amazing cover of Jimmy Hendrix's "Little Wing."

[@cretins]

Haven't heard anything yet from my favorite Sting album... The Soul Cages The Soul Cages is a concept album focused on the death of Sting's father. The title track won the first Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 1992. My favorite cut is "The Wild Wild Sea".

[@sherrihayward4500]

Love Sting. My era...please Level 42 Something about you is fire 🔥

[@jartotable]

I'm so glad you're doing this. I was one of many who asked for it.❤ it's dedicated to Ben Linden, an American civil engineer who was assassinated by the contras in 1987 in Nicaragua. He's since also sang it many times for other historical events. "they dance alone" is another political song that is magical.

[@cliveklg7739]

There is a side album with only a few songs on it called "Nada Como El Sol" (Nothing Like the Sun) where he sings this in Spanish and again in Portuguese. "Englishman in New York" is s great song. I don't know that I've ever heard a bad song by him on any of his albums. Even his darker album after his father died "The Soul Cages" is absolute brilliant in it clearly is an album written in mourning. He is one of the greatest writer composers.

[@nkelly7052]

I literally play this song every day. Love it. And Shape of My Heart

[@elizabethwood9409]

You can’t go wrong with Sting! ❤️

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

Do next from him solo, these super hits : " If I ever lose my faith", "Fortress around your heart" , "All this time", & "They dance alone"

[@michaelknight2118]

Another one that will stay in your head. on a whole different level. Cool song , cool reaction. Thanks guys.

[@stevi-h7c]

Beautiful.. beautiful.. beautiful ❤

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

Absolutely one of Stings best. I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it, sitting in my first loves bedroom listening to music.

[@lonnyleblanc3354]

When we dance is an incredible Sting ballad

[@Scooter730]

By far my favorite song from Sting. You need to watch his concert from Tuscany that occurred in September 11, 2002 at his villa in Tuscany. He opened the show with a message condemning the attacks and the dedicated this song to the victims... He is such a an amazing artist!

[@davidrold9770]

9/11/2001

[@stevenmonte7397]

That DVD is so beautiful to watch. I love seeing all the background work and Sting's property. So glad they followed through on playing.

[@davidorourke3630]

One of my favourite Dvd's to watch in front of an open fire in winter. Amazing❤

[@kingcassius2586]

Originally written for John Lennon's murder.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

Me too. I absolutely ❤ this song. I love "Russians" as well - so applicable given the ongoing war. Ordinary people are not to blame. I know it's another artist but I love Marillion's "Beautiful" so much (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYrTnXl5m5J6qpI ) - obviously songs mean different things to different people but I took it to mean how disabled (especially mentally disabled) people are treated by society. Makes me cry every time. Their song "Season's End" as well (I won't post another link or my comment will be blocked but search for it) which is about global warming and its affects on everybody especially children. I like music that makes you think. "Fragile" by Sting is one of those.

[@SugahShy]

This song and They Dance Alone were addressing specific issues of that time. Sting knows how to craft a protest song that gently winds itself around the issue and unnoticeably squeezes ever ounce of power out if it.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

"Nothing ever comes from violence and nothing ever could."

[@bsilvers1037]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, long haired Sting is the best Sting.

[@nitwitt50]

I loved Sting's song, Fields of Gold, a very pretty song.

[@teewhyemm1130]

You're on that Sting train. He is so talented; I have seen him in concert 12 times. Last time in Las Vegas earlier this year. I don't think he has a bad song.

[@jeffsmith4188]

Solo Sting has a more smooth jazz vibe. Great artist in every project he's been a part of.

[@matthewcorya7514]

In an interview from Elton John talking about Sting’s talent he talked about how good this song is.

[@dggydddy59]

Actually, this entire album, Nothing Like The Sun, is full of excellent songs. Excellent writing, excellent musicianship, excellent production, absolutely a 5 Star album. ☆☆☆☆☆

[@stevehamilton8824]

More Sting: "Russians", "If I Ever Lose My Faith", "We'll Be Together" and more. Sting wrote this in 1987 during a tropical storm in the Caribbean. He realized just how fragile life was and how easily it could be taken from us. But the song took on meaning for many causes throughout the years, including after 9/11. It is a song that anyone with a heart should reflect on, that anyone with empathy towards human kind should be able to relate to. It is a beautifully written song but the instrumentals behind it really grip you and emote feelings that make this so special.

[@patriciamonsivaiz3305]

Thiat flamenco guitar is hauntingly beautiful. Totally captivating! Sring is the best and I'll be seeing him in October!

[@brianh9358]

Another one I would recommend is "Shape of My Heart". His expert guitar work is on display again in that song.

[@marcelopessoa4911]

Really, such a beautiful song too many people love; but I shall say, as a brazilian guy, that what too many people don't know is that, by the time Sting composed this song, he also wrote its version in Portuguese - "Frágil" - inspired by "bossa nova" from Brasil, a country (my country!) he has visited many times.

[@SEANBANOG4]

The man is a musical genius.

[@kiwigirljacks]

I first heard this song on an episode of 21 Jump Street and it was heartbreaking! This and Fields of Gold are my favourite Sting songs. ‘Fortress around my heart’ is also up there!

[@ericroth9514]

Great song. So much more Sting...you must do Fortress Around Your Heart, If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, and If I Ever Lose My Faith in You. And that's still just scratching the surface.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Wow!!!! I have not seen mah main honey cry on a song before....well... this why I love Sting his song writing is so griping when he delivers with poetic heart felt word.....and Sting was known for his violent temper in the Police between him and Stewart Copeland....so when he put out this song he was talking about himself and humankind as well and We are very "Fragile" creatures and many of us forget because we put out a tough rough front....but the Storms of life does care about our fronts ....and many of us find ourselves in the midst of a storm crying out for Help....Very fragile.....that why we need to take it easy on each other......like Tennessee Williams states in his famous play, "The Glass Menagerie." And if you guys like this one.....then I know you will like "Shape of My Heart" by Sting. Deep. Moving. Melodic lyrics and the musicianship is outstanding....I consider the whole album a Masterpiece, certainly the song Shape of my heart." It is Fire!!!! check it out!!!

[@elainebagpuss6407]

I'm gonna recommend, again: "When We Dance". It's a really beautiful song & one of my favourites of Stings solo material.

[@carltonbakerii8274]

This song never fails to raise goosebumps for me. It's such a plea for empathy and healing.

[@brianh9358]

Lyrics: [Verse] If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one Drying in the color of the evening sun Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away But something in our minds will always stay Perhaps this final act was meant To clinch a lifetime's argument That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could For all those born beneath an angry star Lest we forget how fragile we are [Chorus] On and on the rain will fall Like tears from a star like tears from a star On and on the rain will say How fragile we are how fragile we are [Guitar Solo] [Chorus] On and on the rain will fall Like tears from a star like tears from a star On and on the rain will say How fragile we are how fragile we are How fragile we are how fragile we are

[@christophernugent3146]

You guys put out the video for this wonderful song on my birthday! 🎉 Thanks so much haha. Seriously though Sting is such an underrated musician and singer. How amazing is this??