INCREDIBLE! FIRST TIME HEARING Sting - Desert Rose REACTION

[@nvsteveg]

His name is Cheb Mami. He sings in Algerian Arabic. He literally takes this song to another level of brilliance. He and Sting performed together at the Grammys in 2000. His voice is magical.

[@meganyounger4842]

He's amazing!

[@thebronzetoo]

It wouldn't be the song it is without him!!

[@Jamesleekirk]

Took the words out of my mouth!! 😁

[@celinageddes743]

Beautiful!!! Always loved this song , so very glad they did a collaboration!!!

[@sharonchaput9705]

That was an iconic and incredible performance.

[@connorwatson6766]

Sting had finished his parts of the song but something was missing. His version was sent to Cheb Mami. Cheb Mami doesn't speak English at all, so he wrote his own lyrics that went with the song. Sting doesn't speak Arabic at all. When they met for the first time, Sting asked Cheb Mami, through a translator, what he sang about. He said 'I sing about longing'. Sting was blown away, because that's exactly what his lyrics were about. It's a song about longing for romantic love as an analog for the love of God. They both wrote lyrics about the same thing, without understanding the other's lyrics, because that's what they both felt from the music. This is a perfect song.

[@Perid0tStar]

I'd never heard that! What a wonderful thing that is.

[@mskytube]

This is what is possible when cultures come together to create something beautiful!

[@alicehecate7711]

Damn I've never heard about this... This is a beautiful story.

It's a perfect example of how music is universal and transcends all barriers, languages, cultures, religions and whatsoever.

[@augustingarnier4625]

Now it all makes sense. Thank you!

[@jackiefloyd8003]

That’s Arabic that Cheb Mami, the other singer on the song is singing in and Sting sings a few words in Arabic also. Two cultures combined to make an absolutely beautiful song. So glad that you loved it.😊❤️

[@linda-xy1rz]

Algerian darija is not Arabic

[@zohrachouna]

@@linda-xy1rz i dare you to find one non arab word in cheb mamis part , seriously i dare you . algerian dialect is arabic mixed with french but in here cheb mami didn't include any french words so bug off

[@hkhafaji]

@@linda-xy1rzdarija means dialect of Aeabic

[@thabudmaster]

Sting is from Newcastle in the north of England, he was a teacher in my hometown

[@esclad]

24 years on and it still sounds fantastic. Cheb Mami's voice is incredible.

[@tele_gram-Rob_SquadReactions]

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[@salmosolman6990]

25 years..not 24..1999

[@clintfrancispodcast]

"Fortress Around Your Heart" by Sting is a masterpiece. The chord progression is stunning.

[@donnakubiski5572]

I agree. It's my favorite of his solo career.

[@DorkThink]

This. ✨

[@michaelwalter3378]

Fortress is a beautifully written love song.

[@gershman23]

From his best album "The Dream of the Blue Turtles", chock-full of incredible tracks.

[@Dmena373]

I burn for you, don’t stand so close to me 86, and something the boy said. Really stunning

[@zenpuppy6025]

Shape of my Heart is one of his many great songs. The lyrics are incredible.

[@johnw8578]

Yes! I hope they react to that song!

[@miknik01]

Agree. It is one of his best songs!

[@walterrutherford8321]

I first heard Shape Of My Heart in the closing credits of The Professional, a movie about a hitman who meets a neighbor girl (a young Natalie Portman in her first movie role). He teaches her as she teaches him. The song is perfect for the tone of the end of the movie.

[@johnw8578]

@@walterrutherford8321 That would be a great movie for them to react to!!!

[@Rhaiah]

Agreed!

[@AzDesertFoxx]

"I hope the Russians love their children too" is an important song, and still relevant. Sting thought he'd never have to sing it again, and now here we are..........great video, as usual!

[@ThaneOfEurmal]

Yes! Russians is a great song. And written about the Cold War, so it's very appropriate now in light of our relations with Russia and China. A good perspective to see for what's coming up...

[@thebronzetoo]

GREAT SONG!!

[@dragonmac1234]

How can I save my little boy from Oppenheimer's deadly toy is such a chilling line in that song. In my opinion it's one of Sting's best.

[@thebronzetoo]

@@dragonmac1234 I literally just watched the video (in forever) and could still remember all the words.

[@Summermute7]

Great suggestion

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Sting "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free"...TRUST ME!!

[@nancysmith8626]

YES to that!

[@v.r.2276]

Yes! I suggested this around the time they asked for jazzy songs. I had to point out that he chose musicians from the jazz world to play on his solo record after he left the Police for a new sound. Sting is brilliant!

[@hopefulworldstands5240]

Its a must

[@xfire905]

I'll add "All This Time."

[@hopefulworldstands5240]

Yesssss

[@bgcloon]

The "other guy" in this duet is Mohamed Khelifati, better known by his stage name Cheb Mami -- an Algerian singer-songwriter who works in a large number of styles, and generally sings in Algerian Arabic and French. This song put him on the map internationally when it came out in 1999, and he got a lot of exposure (including a Superbowl performance).

[@angelagoodwin5758]

Sting is a true artist. His style varies and his lyrics are rich in imagery and symbolism. Check out "Be Still My Beating Heart", "Englishman in New York", and "Fragile". There's also a video of Stevie Wonder singing "Fragile" while Sting accompanies him. A brilliant and passionate performance. Lastly, "Voices Inside My Head" by The Police is one of their funkiest tracks.

[@Number_51]

All great songs. My favorite has to be "Fragile". There was a live version recorded for the album ...All This Time that, given the events of the day it was recorded (September 11, 2001), was given completely new emotional meaning for a song that already had a deeply important message. "Desert Rose" was also supposed to be played at this show with Cheb Mami, but was cancelled.

[@franky4318]

Fragile is one of my favorites.

[@faymob9114]

What do you think of Algerian Mami and his voice? 😊

[@wickedmirage]

In the 90s when this came out, it hit the professional Belly Dance community like a ton of bricks. We loved it and used it in shows and classes. It was an instant classic for us.

[@tele_gram-Rob_SquadReactions]

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[@jameslen83]

woah woah woah dont do that to me, I went and got this CD after seeing this when i was a junior in highschool. You say the 90s buuuuut come on makin me feel way old it was 1999! =D

[@sharkbjs]

The man who sings with Sting is a singer/songwriter from Algeria named Cheb Mami. His contributions to this masterpiece are stunning because they complement each other so well. Other Sting solo's that you should check out are "Brand New Day," "Russians," "Englishman In New York," "All for Love" (with Bryan Adams & Rod Stewart), "Be Still My Beating Heart" and so much more. You really can't go wrong with his catalog. He's one of the greatest musicians who emerged from the late 1970s.

[@bummblebee77]

They already did "All for Love"

[@Whateva67]

Complement 😁

[@Governor1993]

I knew you guys would like it! Thanks for reacting this this! Yes the dude singing with Sting is Cheb Mami from Algeria. When this song came out in like 1999, I worked with two Algerian guys and they told me that he was a pretty big artist in Algeria. This song mixing the Arabic culture is genius. I think this might be my favorite Sting song and one of my favorite songs in general.

[@wildebras5592]

Cheb Mami is a legend in the Arab world and far beyond..love from morocco to my Algerian brothers and sisters !

[@jamiedianne6778]

This song is brilliant even all these years later! It has an incredibly expansive, cinematic feel to it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@abrahampresence8297]

Expansive cinematic feel. I like it.

[@Geezman1977]

Cinematic is the most appropriate word to apply for this song!

[@MrEvenStranger]

The first time I heard this song was in 2001. Sting was preparing for a concert at his home in Tuscany on September 11, 2001. While preparing, they learned of the attacks on the WTC and discussed and debated cancelling the concert all together. They chose to perform one song, Fragile, and see how they felt. If it felt disrespectful, they would stop. They also decided to perform with a much more laid back sound, and the concert was truly one of the most magical performances I've seen. Desert Rose was performed in the dress rehearsal, but was cut from the final play list. The concert, the behind the scenes, the dress rehearsal are all on his DVD All This Time: Concert from Tuscany.

[@vandergod]

I have this on CD. It’s a great live album.

[@terri2494]

You saved me the trouble of writing this. I will add that the locals were invited to the dress rehearsal and there was a warm, festive atmosphere that night, including during this song. The concert the next night was supposed to be a thank you to his fans. I don’t remember how the guests were selected (in advance) but they were from around the world, pretty much. Including the USA. Understandably Sting and the other musicians felt that Desert Rose was not appropriate for that performance. It’s a great documentary.

[@wilburjunior9949]

Thank you for this post, 10 days after the 9/11 tragedy, Sting performed Fragile on a TV concert I saw . The tears flowed from me for the first Time since the attack. It was such an appropriate song for the time.

[@alshipman2114]

True this. One of the most breathtaking DVD's of prepping & performing a show that I have ever seen. It still moves me to tears just to think of this DVD.

[@rebeccajohnson8769]

One of my favorite songs he's done is the Portuguese version of Fragile. He also does an amazing cover of Elton John & Bernie Taupin's Come Down in Time. And I really wish they'd recorded his tour with Paul Simon. Sting singing Bridge Over Troubled Water. Chills.

[@Julieroo28]

I think my favorite Sting solo songs are “Fragile”, “Mad About You, “Englishman in NY” and “Fortress Around Your Heart”.

[@carltonbakerii8274]

Agree with all of these!

[@tdtodd]

I saw an interview one time where Billy Joel said he was driving his car contemplating a recent tragedy he had just heard about on the radio then Sting's song Fragile came on and he had to pull over

[@Julieroo28]

@@tdtodd Wow. It is definitely a beautiful, touching song.

[@kelly9876]

my favorites are Roxanne, Desert Rose, Fragile, Englishman in NY and Mad about You :)

[@maryvallas772]

English man in NY is such a perfectly produced song! If you ever want to test out a stereo system or speakers... play that song! It had every single level you want to hear, from the highest, crisp, clear tones to absolutely thumping bass!

[@rmrm979]

Cheb mami is one of most famous singers in arab world and he is one of a legendes in Algeria

[@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"!!!

[@nypinstripes2388]

Yes, all of them are great.

[@gsb5225]

React too "Englishman in N.Y"and "Fragile"

[@kristinemckee9279]

Yes yes yes!!!

[@dazzahoward7104]

Shape of my heart is my absolute favourite and second would be Fields of Gold. So many great songs.

[@carltonbakerii8274]

Great suggestions! I think Amber, in particular, would find "We Work The Black Seam", "Fortress Around Your Heart" and "Shape of My Heart", worth listening to as well.

[@Emonn011]

What a beautiful song, and Cheb Mami's voice is the most beautiful voice I've ever heard!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Love and respect from 🇱🇷

[@marieb0625]

Man I love you guys! That guy is Cheb Mami. I ran many a mile in Iraq to this song. Sting has one of those voices. Great reaction.

[@BajaFL]

Sting has so many fantastic songs! Two I highly recommend are "Fortress Around Your Heart" and "Russians". Definitely put them in line. You will not be disappointed.

[@josephscally6270]

The thing I have always admired about Sting is he never seemed to let commercialism interfere with his creativity, He did what he wanted and the rest of us just had to follow. I respect that in any artist or group.

[@juliewhite7469]

👍

[@Pulsar77]

Absolutely. He was once asked to make a Christmas album, and he said "Hell no, I'm not going to do that. But I will make a winter album". And that became A Winter's Night. If you've never seen the live concert at Durham Cathedral, I highly recommend it. His rendition of 'The Burning Babe' is magical.

[@ghosts231]

“Desert Rose” is one of Stings’ best. So original and beautiful.

[@nicoleadel1983]

Man I haven't heard this song forever!! Wow thanks for doing this song. Sting is amazing! He came from a time where artists actually strove to be unique and try new things so that all there music didn't sound the same and it still got played on the radio. The "pop" radio stations used to be beautifully eclectic. I miss those days.

[@bothellkenmore]

This is why I like the reaction videos. It reintroduces me to songs I haven't listened to in a while.

[@jennhurl]

One of my favorite Sting songs! It's a TOTAL VIBE! Sting is very into World music. I love when he incorporates it into his own. Saw them live & it was fabulous!

[@nvsteveg]

Great choice.... Just an AMAZING song! It's the perfect blend of styles. Sting didn't always hit the mark with his "world music" ambitions BUT this song is a masterpiece.

[@2tmac603]

Oh gosh, PLEASE do more Sting reactions...anything from his albums, "Dream of the Blue Turtles", "Nothing Like the Sun". "Mercury Falling", etc... His songs are so different, and so inspiring..compelling...haunting...and lovely...sometimes all at the same time!

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Sting has had an excellent career. Starting with The Police and then going solo, he’s been successful and just keeps getting better and better. He’s an unlikely success story, too. Was married, a new father, at age 27 and was a schoolteacher who played in a jazz band on the side. Then he joined The Police and became a superstar. My favorite song of his as a solo artist is “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You”. My favorite Police song is “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”. That was my ex-girlfriend’s favorite song by them, too. In fact, it was OUR song. Great fun seeing you do this song and video.

[@jco207]

Looking forward to more Sting and The Police.

[@jco207]

BTW, this was litterally a car commercial. Some of the video footage was used direction and cut to 30 seconds.

[@Johnny_Socko]

Their comment about "It was good that he left The Police" was interesting. The Police were my favorite rock band, and their sound was built around Stewart Copeland. The first two Police albums in particular sound very much like Copeland's previous project, Klark Kent. The Police was basically a continuation of that, except now with a really good vocalist. So when Sting's first solo album came out, it sounded weird at first to a Police fan like me -- it was so expansive, and it traded that driving percussion for more diverse soundscapes. The bottom line is that I love The Police, and Stewart Copeland is my favorite musician, but I think Sting *needed* to go on his own musical journey, and everyone (including the listeners) was probably better off that way.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

@@Johnny_Socko The Police were an anomaly when it came to rock bands. Typically, they form during teenage years by kids who went to school or college together. Band members leave and come, the ones who join because it’s a hobby or they want to meet boys or girls but lack the ambition to want a career in music get phased out. Then they become huge stars and go on their journey. The Police did none of that. They were three guys from other bands who got together almost like an arranged marriage or shotgun wedding and had to get along. They met in their late 20s and all three guys were alpha males. You get three of them in the same room and trouble will ensue. Yet out of that tension came brilliant pieces of music and art. Stewart grew up in Lebanon and lived overseas until he was 18. His father was one of the founding members of the CIA. Stewart grew up listening to Arabic music on the radio and rhythms that were different from the western rhythms. I think that had a lot to do with The Police style. They were really a different kettle of fish. It just got to a point where Sting was becoming a huge star and overshadowing the others. And he felt it was best to go out on top. Amber and Jay are dead-on. Because Sting got to make the music he wanted to with the musicians he picked and not have to deal with two other guys in a band.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Sting is the true definition of an artist, in every sense. Love him!

[@trjbrew]

His entire "Nothing Like the Sun" album is a must listen. Cheb Mami is singing with him, and is a star in his own right internationally.

[@thewomble1509]

Cheb Mami sang on the Brand New Day album...............

[@ValentinasWatching]

I always get teary eyed with this song. It's beauty overwhelms me. Cheb's voice combined with Sting and the instrumentation is perfection.

[@amandabispo2949]

Fantastic choice for Sting...he has so many great songs to choose from but this is one of my favorites. I agree...leaving The Police gave him a chance to break out and really show his range and depth.

[@gregorytolliver3752]

Sting’s solo career has been fantastic, another diverse song is Englishman in New York, I highly recommend it.

[@jemreandeau3583]

This song is beautiful as is the rest of the album it is on, love Sting ❤

[@redkyng]

It's so cool to read comments who knows Cheb Mami, he's my favorite Algerian singer of all time (him and Cheb Khaled) Mami is the prince of Raï (an Algerian music genre) thats his nickname 😊

[@michaelgibson8834]

Please, please please react to, "Fortress around your heart" it's one of his earliest solo singles. AMAZING SONG!!!

[@c-style3653]

Love that you guys loved the song. When Sting sang that to me during his Vegas residency last year, I almost fell out because it is my absolute favorite song of his. If you ever get the chance, go see his show. You won't be disappointed, and he starts his North American tour in September. 😊

[@BowlingGreenTampaMan]

I was present for opening night of Sting's second solo tour . He was unbelievable and the musicians he assembles into a group are beyond words.

[@Pulsar77]

Yes, he always surrounded himself with absolute top musicians. Check out the 'Live In Oslo 1993' concert, that is Sting at his peak. Sadly only released in VHS quality, but well worth it. The band is incredible.

[@sunnybearbuds]

I love that your mouths just hung open in the beginning! Yes! You guys really appreciate the unexpected. Well done.

[@sashar8990]

Shape of My Heart by Sting is my favorite song! Listen to that one too❤️❤️❤️

[@jmclen7]

You would probably enjoy the entire album this song is on (Brand New Day). Sting is really experimenting with blending genres and cultures in unique ways (A black gospel choir singing over a prog rock like odd time signature at the end of a country song “Fill Her Up” is just one example). This is also a very late 90s sounding album as opposed to the 80s sound we usually associate with him. Honestly, you could react to every song on every album of his and you wouldn’t regret it. Some very good music in there.

[@stormy8207]

It is an amazing piece.... letting the eastern music set the tone and expanding on it. Many pieces of art and music have been inspired this way. eg. Kashmir (LZ). There is not enough of it because all cultures have lots to contribute. I was in Egypt some years ago. The call to prayer across the city was haunting to hear.

[@lindalemieux4623]

Sting's song Fragile is amazing as well. He has so many hits that really shine a spotlight on his talent as a songwriter, a musician and a singer.

[@nightfangs2910]

This is why nothing will beat the music of the 70s - 90s

[@lialt1]

This is why I've gone to see Sting 6 times in concert! So talented and every concert is so different. He has a way of taking a song he's performed hundreds of times probably and making it new every time we go see him. I've been a fan for 40 years and honestly wish I could have seen him even more than I have.

[@m.94]

He’s an Arabic singer , called Cheb mami , he’s from Algeria

[@istari0]

This song is a true masterpiece; my personal favorite among Sting's songs.

[@billmittenzwey3021]

I’m so happy I got to see him way back when I was a freshman in high school touring for “the dream of the blue turtles” album. Since it was early in his solo career it was just in a small local gym. Simple but awesome!!

[@rbodee]

This is why I've been requesting this for 6 months, favorite Sting song of all time. Next, do Rod Stewart singing "Have I Told You Lately" from MTV unplugged.

[@chrisv.h.2307]

Amber's "Who is this guy???" 🤣🤣🤣 LOVED watching y'all discover this song! and Cheb Mami. This was a REAL reaction, you can tell! Can I also recommend Tarkan ("Hup" is my favorite, but "Simarik" was a massive hit) or Ofra Haza ("Im Nin Alu" and "Galbi" were her biggest over here, I think).

[@dr.kristinedukeawc6799]

I love how the young lady is listening to the music, closing her eyes and letting the passion of the music release through her movements. BTW if you like this one check out Thousand Years.

[@bkilyes687]

listening to this song in my childhood, in a small town by the coast of Tunisia, surrounded by olive trees, the family, the 10 cents icecream from Fatima... This song brings me old memories of childhood and real happiness ... man i wish i could go back 🙌

[@kf9346]

Totally forgot about this song! Thanks again for reminding me of great songs I've forgotten!

[@elijahablaze]

Jay and Amber, if you want the very BEST solo song by Sting, then you have to do a first reaction for, " Fortress Around Your Heart". It literally is a masterpiece. I promise you, you will both love it and be blown away

[@jameslen83]

omg i purchased this album brand new day, after seeing this video on MTV. WHAT A BANGER of an album.

[@jcfins75]

I highly suggest reacting to Sting’s “Englishman In New York”. The composition is incredible! His best work.

[@dazzahoward7104]

Seeing Sting perform on Saturday night coming. Cannot wait. I have never heard Desert Rose before. This song is new to me which is surprising as I grew up with The Police and Sting.

[@mathewkeipert6021]

Platinum. Never been a great Sting or Police fan but this song ROCKS. Bought the cd single as soon as it was released.

[@markbarnwell942]

i came back again for jay's reaction. it knocked me out when i first played it on cd 200 years ago.lol damn time goes by quick. so glad a younger generation gets to enjoy this stuff.

[@planelvr07]

This is still my favorite song of Sting's. I read somewhere that may have been the first song recorded with a person of the Christian faith & a person of the Islamic faith together. What a gorgeous song!

[@ocogorecki]

I forgot about this song, and I didn't quite get it when it came out, but I fell in love with it today! In fact, I just watched your reaction to it 3 times. The look of awe on Jay's face was priceless!

[@alexandramiles-lasseter8263]

Sting went solo in the mid 80s; Desert Rose came out in 1999. His music and influences really evolved over that period--but he was always worth listening to!

[@jason87077]

Ah yes, glad y'all reacted to this! Such an emotional, great song. And definitely 90s club music too for sure. Lol. Great video!

[@shanegraham2500]

The Police was a great group, but, yeah Stings body of work is AMAZING! Look into the people he's worked with - and the genres he's delved into!

[@christinahilt2978]

Sting is one creative musician. He explores music from all over the world and brings those influences into his songs.

[@flameofelijah]

Without question THE greatest Sting ( solo ) song is ' Fortress around your heart". It's simply perfect. It's artistry, vocals and instrumentation on another level. It's Sting's magnum opus without a doubt. Another awesome solo tune by Sting is, ' If you love someone, set them free ' but please do ' Fortress around your heart ❤️ first. It's sooooo good

[@niemi5858]

I remember being on a motor cycle trip to the south east a number of years ago. My buddy and I were stopped at a small country store for fuel and a snack. I was changing the CD on my Harley and a local, noticing us as Canadians came over to talk and asked if I had country music? This song was next up so I started it off and you should have seen the look on his face. I killed it just after the intro and said "You didn't say what country". We all had a great laugh and that was the start of a beautiful friendship that lasts to this day. Damn, we had great times with him and his family and went back to visit a number of times.

[@kaiseroftravels8750]

Great Arab singer his name is Cheb Mami from Saida Orania region in Algeria

[@teresagorden5984]

Whew! I just watched the Sting video that I had recommended to you and am so glad you liked it. It is certainly different and the first time I played that CD I was like Oh ok different then I was singing it around my house and played it often. I pictured myself doing the belly dance like those in Middle Eastern countries. lol His name is Chsb Mami and he is Algerian and sings in Algerian, Arabic, French . He is well known there and has won World Music Award for best selling Middle Eastern Artist. He is 56. As Sting is a very spiritual man and he is a traveller of the world and certainly a music lover. Glad you liked this song. I have a new artist for you , though you may have heard of this man . I thought of him when Hay talks about his whiskey sipping music. He is part of Tulsa sound and was born in OK city. He was very shy and was also very well respected by likes of Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Waylon Jennings as a songwriter, guitarist and shy singer. He has a few rockers but mostly mellow songs for sippin. J.J. CALE MAMA DON'T, CRAZY MAMA, MAGNOLIA CALL ME THE BREEZE two songs Clapton made big hits from: AFTER MIDNIGHT , COCAINE, Enjoy

[@elizabethfranco1284]

We had some of the best music in my generation 1980’s. But I think two of the most important and influential bands were the Police and U2

[@mathewkeipert6021]

So many full, ethereal high points. Uplifting and perfect.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Man this song is so unique, I love it💞

[@TheLagunagirl101]

I have so many fav Sting songs..but this one has become my favorite..the lyrics, instruments and the addition of Cheb Mami's background vocals...SOOO good!!

[@antoino2012]

a lot of people haven't heard of this guy but i know your abundance will be shocked and glad you review what i consider in almost every song (which are live by the way) a master showing in talent, range, emotion, stamina.

[@jdpaddon]

This song still gives me goosebumps, every time I hear it, without fail. Cheb Mami's vocals are such a gorgeous complement - it's as though they're singing two different songs that just blend together perfectly.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

If you love this song check out Sting's "I Burn For You", from the movie he was in Brimestone and Treacle. I got to see Sting perform this song on his Back to the Bass Tour, here in Victoria. Literally the best concert I've seen. They pumped fog through out the whole place for the whole show and it made it seem like it's own world. Everyone on stage was so relaxed, a random woman from the audience jumped up on stage when he did this song and just started dancing off to the side and Sting was totally digging it, playing his bass looking at her, egging her to keep doing it. It was beautiful.

[@Julieroo28]

Great song. Creepy af movie!

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

@@Julieroo28 I agree. The acting wasn't all that great either but...interesting.

[@Julieroo28]

@@VicMikesvideodiary I actually owned that movie on VHS when I was a teen because I had such a crush on Sting. Now I think back on it and OMG.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

@@Julieroo28 An ex girlfriend when I was in my 20's showed me that movie on VHS, she like a lot of women loved him too. When that scene came on with him in the bed and this song started playing, I fell in love with the song. " ohh ohh ohh, oh oh oh"

[@carltonbakerii8274]

"I Burn For You" was (to the best of my knowledge) the very last time the Police recorded together - and that came *years* after the broke up. Great song!

[@teresagorden5984]

Sting, is from England. I love hehe combined this other dynamic of another religion, ethnicity with this song of Desert Rose. Uniquely Perfect.

[@nickimontie]

Sting really embraced world-influenced music both with the Police and his solo career. I think that's what sets his music apart from others in that era.

[@tinahairston6383]

Sting, real name Gordon Sumner, is British and his solo career has been phenomenal since The Police broke up in a way a lot of other "group" leads haven't have or will ever have because he's so diverse and eclectic. His work is a deep dive you NEED to take. Some of my favorites...If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, If I Ever Lose My Faith In You, A Thousand Years, After the Rain Has Fallen, Tomorrow We'll See, Brand New Day, The Lazarus Heart, Be Still My Beating Heart, Englishman in New York, They Dance Alone, We'll Be Together, his duet with Sheryl Crow - Always On Your Side, My Funny Friend and Me from Disney's Emperor's New Groove which plays during the end credits.

[@rozequinn1519]

Oh goodie!! Bout time...love this song!! Cheb Mami is his name from Saida, Algeria.

[@TerryL421]

So glad you guys loved this one. It's one of my favorite Sting songs. What I've always liked about Sting is he always puts his artistic creativity first and never just released what was commercially acceptable at the time. That's why we have magical songs like Desert Rose.

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[@j_u_n_e_bug8746]

I saw him in concert with Peter Gabriel and he was phenomenal. When We Dance is my all time favorite from him . ♥️♥️

[@wesleybeck9413]

I saw Sting & Paul Simon in concert together. That was awesome too.

[@domn1c]

I am so so happy you reacted to this!! My favorite Sting song. It was my over played song on my CD shuffle in the summer of 1999. Thank you and I’m not surprised that Jay got goosebumps from this song 😊

[@wesedens3282]

Great reaction you guys! This is off his "Brand New Day" CD. It has soooo many great songs, you will love it. Go find his live performance of Brand New Day ( Sting's 60th Birthday). It has to be your next Sting reaction, it is 🔥🔥🔥. His lyrics are so good on all the songs he does. Amazing performer and song writer!!!

[@edgarmontero5290]

There are 3 artists, who broke away from their original groups, and embarked on a discovery of sounds from different countries, composing world music. STING from The Police, PETER GABRIEL from Genesis, and DAVID BYRNE from Talking Heads. The music of the three of them as part of their groups is wonderful, but it was great, as Rob said, their separation allowed them to produce these wonderful songs. I love one Sting's song, called RUSSIANS, and maybe you would like PETER GABRIEL, song IN YOUR EYES, but the live version. DAVID BAYRNE, as always, made the strangest music, mixing at some point, rock with Cumbia and Latin American sounds, and although he was not as successful as the other two singers, he was the most avangard.

[@jathygamer8746]

Check out the lyrics. They'll make you feel like you're travelling back in time as does the music. The phrase "tied to a horse that will never tire" is just so visual in itself 🎧 💓 🎶

[@mn-wk3ju]

This song takes me back to 99! It’s been a while since I heard this song. They don’t make music like this anymore

[@deanmaynard8256]

Pretty much everything from his solo album - Dream of the Blue Turtles is a masterpiece

[@tjguy98]

Finally you get to this one !! Love the song and love the video !

[@sherrihayward4500]

Love Sting!! MY era yet again lol. Please when you have a second try Level 42 Something about you, the bass is fire.😁😘

[@Shrykespeare]

Level 42 is maybe one of my top 3 groups of all time. I bought every album they ever made. I had my picture taken with Mark King as a gawky 17YO in 1987. ;) Great suggestion!!

[@sherrihayward4500]

@@Shrykespeare thank you! They have been one of my faves since the 80s, please if you can help me request them. I have been trying for 6+ months.

[@beverleyeliane]

I totally forgot about this song! My parents loved sting and I heard it all the time as a kid.

[@jeanpeuxplus7257]

If you like this type of mix between pop/rock and arabic sounds, you have to react to The Sisters of Mercy and Ofra Haza - Temple of Love! A pure gem ❤

[@haleyschreiter9746]

One of my all time favorites with Sting! The voices blend together perfectly 😍 So glad you guys chose it and enjoyed it!

[@sashar8990]

Please this Friday do the band Garbage! Shirley Manson is the lead singer! She's fantastic!

[@simonlinter]

I was in the front row in Stockholm when Sting played this. You really have to hear this live to really appreciate it. The whole crowd just seemed hypnotised by it.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Please react to The Police "SYNCHRONICITY II" and "WRAPPED AROUND MY FINGER" ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Original videos 🙌

[@nk1974]

I was about 24 yrs old in Los Angeles when this came out. People were obsessed with this song. I was too, I still love it.

[@Musicvegan01]

Around a couple of years ago Sting & dancehall singer Shaggy released an entire album together called "44/876". Andy Summers (the guitarist from The Police) has some jazz albums and Stewart Copeland (drummer) does movie music scores. Y'all might want to check out Sting & Stevie Wonder performing "Fragile". Stevie plays harmonica on his song "Brand New Day". A little trivia: Sting & Peter Gabriel sing background vocals on "Take Me Home" by Phil Collins.

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[@michaelknight2118]

Sting is your basic over achiever. Thank goodness. When you're able to go with one name, you got it. He is so special. Thank you.