Sting And Shaggy: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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[@ВалентинаБороздина-е6л]

Слушаю Стинга давно и снова и с нова❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jannieland7545]

Qq❤

[@charliesolo864]

😊

[@franciscomachado8129]

Es lo mejor

[@ericksanchez1845]

😅

[@bensay8442]

Shaggy’s rhythm is impeccable. Sting’s voice and groove on that bass are butter. Dominic’s playing is perfectly in pocket and his dynamics are unbelievable. The backup singers are a beautiful base for everything else and contribute so much without overtaking anything. The mixing is perfect and the recording engineer is a genius. This is the perfect storm!

[@Enoughalready20237]

I didn’t even know until today this magic existed.

[@henrychiritohurtado1800]

CANTANDO JUNTO CON KALIMBA

[@Trasselkalle]

You missed a perfect set of songs to share the set in the way that makes this magic. But 💯 agree on the rest. EDIT: I have to also add that handing it over on a song like Shape of My Heart to a backup singer shows so much respect.

[@DanielLatorreCarrasco]

😢😅😂😂😂🎉🎉❤❤ghfyyuijiii

[@onnaquest]

I love this but I think shaggy should have two mics. One for singing and one for toasting. Other than that it's a perfect combination. They compliment each other so well ✌️

[@Hamshrocks]

Whoever paired Sting and Shaggy together is a genius.

[@clarissagafoor5222]

Yup

[@framesonfire]

I'm almost sure it was marijuana that brought that gem to us.

[@motomweusi836]

Agreed , I'm hook on tiny desk performance's and these cats are amazing , an to think, I just until recently found out about these performances...... dam shame.

[@tomasb7113]

True dat!! Nuff said

[@skotkirkpatrick]

I’m pretty sure Sting’s early stuff was ska and reggae.

[@Savagefred]

Sting and shaggy is the collaboration that no one asked for, but we are all glad happened

[@laetitiaayeb2814]

7o8oo8ooooooooi08oioio7

[@GruntDestroyarChannel]

@@laetitiaayeb2814 trye

[@marlonbello3638]

5er7

[@marlonbello3638]

B vvhbhvvbhm

[@gravy2973]

No one asked for ?? F off it’s brilliant

[@BAYoungblood]

Shaggy holding down the bass harmony on shape of my heart was great. This was an amazing combo.

[@MaryHyman-kg4mm]

Dorothee ❤

[@christopheaglaee8422]

it sounds like two friends singing in a bar, having fun, drinking beers talking about good old time... smooth and natural! thanks NPR!

[@tatianaduarte8310]

Smooth and natural.... exactly..

[@pete8516]

No matter how famous or rich musicians become in their careers, in the end, they still just love to jam like all the rest of us…awesome

[@justblase5270]

Exactly what I was thinking 🤔👍

[@Monoobebe2]

Just Sting and shaggy cuz the other one next to Sting is like angry

[@myplaylistisfire]

@@Monoobebe2 your judgement of character is terrible, he is smiling the entire time. Go outside

[@danceb4nine]

Man this version of “English Man In New York” is the best version I’ve heard. I love this stuff… good job Sting

[@sclabhailordofnoplot2430]

I like Ren's version but this was really good.

[@dckalelplayer9684]

X2

[@idratherbeaphilthanajustin9533]

Butchered the original

[@wallacememberships]

Good job Shaggy too!

[@aldirferreira5931]

Amazing! ❤

[@Jdoe25]

Listened to all Tiny Desk and this is the best by a mile. Listened to this hundreds of times over the years. Brilliant pairing

[@SoyeboIbukun]

Man, the backup vocalists are so incredible

[@sandrinecacheton3909]

so crazy

[@martam7396]

I agree 👌👌😁

[@MSantanaT1]

Dude, that guy it's out of tune almost the whole show

[@wanmeireles7182]

@@MSantanaT1 Maybe you're right, I don't know about this stuff. I only know that his singing was very beautiful

[@skaboss79]

For real, great back up singers make it 100000000x better, those harmonies are on point!

[@alejandrocelin9756]

I think this comment is on every Tiny Desk but NPR’s sound mixer is a beast. One hell of a job mixing that bass, not too loud but not too quiet either. Blends in really good with the voices. Love your work whoever you are.

[@yacno]

Very good indeed. An inspiration for me as a mixer myself.

[@gloryholebutforholdinghands]

Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin

[@TheCulturalCompass]

Maximilian Gallant You’re the man, Josh!

[@tatialo37]

This is epic !!!

[@MusicAddict001]

Dude's name is Josh Rogosin (see credits)

[@frozenthorn1234]

Sting’s singing while just casually laying down the bass groove like the legend he is

[@TheHairoine]

FrozenThorn123 exactly! My thoughts exactly!

[@garrettbabcock9024]

I never noticed how he plucks the bass. Almost like a guitar finger picking style.

[@ipearce31]

Zawakers This is tasteful, Mark King is showy

[@Tchunarumblaze236]

Sting is a beast

[@trickster_qc]

The sound engineers really deserve a raise!

[@ChadPowell02]

Sting, Shaggy, and William Dafoe.. A combination I never thought I'd see.

[@patriziabonini3324]

Chad Powell nice

[@cheril8891]

Chad Powell: Willem Dafoe isn't there.

[@luismorales9310]

@@cheril8891 yes he is

[@cheril8891]

@@luismorales9310 The guitar player isn't Willem Dafoe. His name is Dominic

[@luismorales9310]

@@cheril8891 no way, that must be william

[@DEE-jk3rb]

Sting ages like fine wine.

[@DECODEDVFX]

They both look amazing. Shaggy is in his 50s. Sting is almost 70!

[@youmakeitreal]

That raspy tamber in Stings voice... I haven't heard him sing in decades.

[@handlin7333]

@@youmakeitreal Yeah...he does sound raspy. I'm 47 now...he sounds like this now due to his age!

[@Luis-fl3kz]

That backing vocal guy sure is feeling that And I love it

[@hotmixxable]

That is Gene Noble I think.

[@danielremian]

@@hotmixxable it is :)

[@AlexJ7]

I was listening him live and he's 100x better. Was on Sting concert in Sofia 8th may this year...perfection !

[@evelien8720]

@@AlexJ7 I agree. In my hometown Groningen he recently blew everyone away with his voice of an angel ❤

[@AlexJ7]

@@evelien8720 yea we all in Arena was like what the hell is going on here. And womans oh well 😂😂😂

[@Aki6ss]

声も仕草も渋くて痺れる〜😂😂😂❤ このハモりと自由な雰囲気もみんな素敵✨✨🌈

[@_adJUSTINg]

Yo.. why is no one else loving these back up singers?! They add sooo much!

[@evelien8720]

This is why I am here. Gene Noble is outstanding!

[@ZeeboidThrok]

Yes! Anyone know their names? I'm a new fan.

[@wolfmobile7128]

@@ZeeboidThrok Melissa Musique and Gene Noble

[@nicky2times477]

10:37 just wow

[@shandorkato]

Its not the same to be a back up singer that back you up and make you sign.

[@gomezmatienzosantiago6767]

As soon as Shaggy said: "Stinga, singa" I knew this was the best NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert ever produced.

[@Soysaucerc]

That backup singer combo was just incredible. Dude killed the chorus on the mashup.

[@rickjohns689]

I don't think I've ever seen an artist cover someone's sampled version of their song before. Pretty remarkable.

[@DC-tr9ry]

it was impressive

[@ChadrickBasedman69]

the guy backup singer was out of tune pretty much the entire time

[@atlassolid5946]

@@ChadrickBasedman69 white people when melismatic singing exists

[@wendykarle3114]

For real the backup singers were freaking amazing

[@irh1738]

Shaggy = legend Sting = legend This = legendary

[@Tvuvtctoj46fck]

Clear as a studio album. Technician is a true craftsman.

[@SteveForteGMR]

So so true.

[@d5486]

Maybe even better. Amazing.

[@LewdMobster]

@@d5486 i'd say better, yea

[@turcindva7466]

The room has obviously great acoustics, wood and music goes together somehow haha

[@pablotripolio1310]

Llegué al número Pi...

[@richardpaddington4216]

Backing singers are sublime

[@ryn5302]

they are gold

[@fukinguitar]

Sublime was a ska/punk band from California

[@pinswade]

The guy is Gene Noble. Check him out, super talented!!

[@purelight2025]

@@pinswade do you happen to know who the lady is? she is absolutely gorgeous ! wonderful vocalist xx

[@purelight2025]

oh it's Melissa Musique! in the description. was too excited lol

[@jssepulvedac]

I love the way Willem Dafoe plays the guitar

[@alvie00Alvie]

Im dying

[@painiscupcake5433]

"You know, I'm something of a guitarist myself"

[@Smut_operatorr]

HAHAHAHAH BROOO

[@KoreyAusTex]

Dominic Miller 😂

[@lemonsweet69]

nah he kinda looks like marco pier white

[@nocuh]

Unexpected and appreciated, like Sting's voice continuing to age like wine

[@rvega8038]

yh u said it. his voice gets better with age

[@samsloanmusic1749]

Sounds strained af yikes

[@Oneness100]

You do realize that wine does eventually turn into vinegar when it goes past a certain point of aging. Wine is considered rotten grape juice, and vinegar is rotten wine. and alcohol is a poison.

[@K1ddkanuck]

@@Oneness100 Tastes good though.

[@Oneness100]

@@K1ddkanuck Tastes good because you have developed a taste for it as well as an addiction to it. You are aware of the addictiveness of alcoholic beverages, right? I throw up when I drink any alcoholic beverage. I also hate the feeling of being drunk too.

[@CorynthianLeather]

Ive never been a huge fan of either artist but holy moses was this one of the best performances ive EVER heard ❤

[@patrickfrancis7560]

Playlist 0:00 Englishman/Jamaican in New York 2:22 Shaggy claps off beat 4:25 Don't make me wait 7:57 Shaggy claps off beat (reprise) 8:35 Shape of My Heart/Lucid Dreams

[@bulletangel]

I was wondering why the crowd would laugh LOL

[@notinmybush4838]

omg when she started clapping in 4ths to help him out... who is she? so wholesome

[@Ri7za]

Sting beating out the crab of the audience . Shaggy clap Hands. shaggy :"yeah yeah, tell dem" Back inna dem mid of 2010 and 2020 full of dough and lucid dreams, i was a bit disappointed figuring out that shaggy should be labeled as a so called "playback artist". Nevertheless i'm gratefull for his music and this collaboration.

[@EdwardDTeach1982]

Jajajaja so great.

[@rodrigop.estrada4848]

Bruuuhhhh Thank you!

[@MidnightEscapist]

0:00 Englishman/Jamaican in New York 4:25 Don't make me wait 8:35 Shape of My Heart/Lucid Dreams The result: Best NPR concert ever!

[@tigerlilly9038]

You are a good human ❤

[@matthewboyden8874]

my main problem with the Tiny Desk Concerts is that I'll put one on as background music while working, but 20 seconds into the video I have to start watching these incredible artists doing what they do best. Then two hours go by where I watch six of these things in a row and I haven't done any work.

[@rupunzel12345]

You gotta watch it! So much energy in everyone involved it's such a beautiful thing

[@phidalgo666]

Been there and will be there soon

[@Bass505]

I pulled up a paper I need to read for class 20 minutes ago........ This hits too close to home

[@mavrodontis]

Me too))

[@maksyo_official]

I got exactly the same "problem" hahaha

[@MsAabbo]

Sting stole o my heart back on the 80’s when he was with The Police. All these years later he still takes my breath away❤

[@gulsher2668]

That's applies to me as well Hermosa.👍

[@sbudke8607]

hes literally almost 70 and still has this voice mannnn thats a one of a kind voice

[@sbudke8607]

@@FloresOrtodoxas I agree

[@BWheels888]

Holy shit. That Shape of My Heart/Lucid Dreams mash-up is what world peace sounds like.

[@dakidrush1244]

No

[@AleexSolanoo]

So, is sting now in peace terms with the whole Sue drama?

[@labangrankvist2993]

@@M93U no.

[@MasonRosse]

didn’t love the backup singer’s lucid dreams chorus, he’s a great singer but could have brought more emotion

[@final_mile_music9713]

Hard not to watch this with a permanent smile on your face.

[@tuanistico]

Yes!!!

[@rainbomg]

I’ve just been grinning the whole time! I don’t even know why

[@elsabewium4450]

So true ....

[@akhmassimohamed7054]

I want to have what you had

[@sleepyselektah6888]

I’m saying!!!

[@fuerlobo3536]

Bin 72 und deutsch und ex drum ... love all of u ... du triffst die Menschen in der Musik und im Sport ... 🙋‍♂️

[@jefblomme3522]

I used to be a fan, but after this masterpiece I'm a whole air conditioner

[@Hector_Protector]

A 10 Ton AC unit!

[@paraziturl]

I used to be a typo but after Jef Blomme, i'm a whole comment

[@jacktravis2718]

Okay this cracked me up

[@tikval3678]

LOL🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fanceeist]

I like that! 😀

[@dollmania5509]

Sting is like wine!He's even more gorgeous in his mature time!What a man!!!!!

[@juliealexis7438]

Totally agree!!

[@KattReen]

Yeah, he looks good

[@shinebabyshine.]

Sounds good too

[@LD_124_]

Englishman in New York done acoustically with stings just sheer brilliance and shaggy added, just incredible didn’t think the song could get any better

[@MaryHyman-kg4mm]

Dorothee ❤

[@JohnWalsh-o6b]

OMG!!! I don’t know what to say!!! I’m a white boy from Central Minnesota and that was unreal!! I love all of you!!! Thank you for that performance!!! I’ve listened you you all from the early 80’s I am amazed at the talent!!!

[@peterhestevold4360]

NPR should get a Nobel prize for the most amazing sound studio and musical guests. It's staggering with no parallel.

[@PlymouthVT]

Lol Nobel brother....

[@peterhestevold4360]

@@PlymouthVT Either one is pretty good

[@ryanh1013]

Didn’t realize there was a Nobel Prize for best musical studio

[@peterhestevold4360]

@@ryanh1013 Shouldn't there be? What's more universal than music.

[@ryanh1013]

@@peterhestevold4360 Peace, Physics, Literature, Medicine, Economics, and Chemistry apparently

[@December_baby04]

When the background singer did the Juice Wrld version of shape of my heart!!!! His voice is beautiful!

[@globalgourmand]

He kinda stole the (already lovely) show.

[@amoriniere]

@@globalgourmand Yes. but if he could do a little less at the very end of the song, it would have been perfect.

[@TheOriginalEntz]

He sounded so great because he contrasts so well with the two legends. Such three different voices mix sooo well :D

[@feedthefatrabbit1073]

Everyone is well aware that Sting is a walking legend, but Shaggy is a savage performer in his own right. What a collaboration

[@blechdose]

i feel it!

[@Dsky40]

Comment couldn’t have been more correct. This sounds so good, it put a huge smile on my face. Stunning Collaboration!!!

[@ki_tb12]

They are both high asf 😂

[@claudiarodari5577]

@@ki_tb12 hahahhaa... for sure! That smile betrays the state of mind.. 😉😋

[@paolasaraviaa]

😀🥳😽😽🐯🐯💬⚕️

[@furiousseven12]

omg, its 4 years and i just watch it now.. where have i been ... sting and shaggy, you are make my day today...shout to Dominic Miller, Gene Noble and Melissa Musique, those 3 are also rock....

[@rhiriley]

sting is one of my favorite vocalists out there. now we’re adding shaggy? i’m obsessed. and when shaggy calls him stingy. my heart. also that woman is fabulous, she really adds a lot to the vocals.

[@marceloandrade4812]

The woman's name?

[@benhancock6253]

​@@marceloandrade4812 Melissa musique, according to another comment:)

[@taco2947]

Shaggy is an example of someone who might not be the "greatest" technical singer in the world, but uses what he has to make a super cool style that millions of people love and connect with. More so than a "great" singer.

[@TheCooderix]

That's because some people are singers and some people are artists.

[@taco2947]

@@rwin1 Haha. What?? Are you on the right comment??😆

[@apejoves]

Yeah, an artist, his supporting singers are awesome. Great singers.

[@jasonparker1454]

...and a very unique magical voice colour!

[@afravalesantos7454]

This singerwoman has the happiest smile on the earth!

[@lindseyann6562]

The collab i never knew i needed. This whole thing is perfect. Love sting and shaggy but these backup singers kind of made this performance. Whoevers responsible for this, you are a genius

[@benschebella673]

That harmonised "whoa-oh" all through the first song is so warm when the whole band sings it. Love it.

[@SuperMoodyyy]

I swear NPR y’all so creative with these Tiny desks. I get surprised almost DAILY by seeing artists here i’d never thought you guys would have on

[@_jordanhayles]

what it do it’s just so cool 😎 totally agree

[@unclemax3254]

That version of "Englishman in New York" is so addictive.

[@unclemax3254]

@Marissa Beasley mixed pop-reggae

[@chiraine1]

@Marissa Beasley definitely has a ska vibe to it as well

[@MongerOfStrings8222]

@Marissa Beasley sting

[@andreawillson1045]

@@Shahidkhan-qj5cy me too!! i need it!!

[@valarmorghulis2746]

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@cesar_145]

I just never ever get tired of listening to this mini concert with Sting, Shaggy and the guy singing back vocals and his solo.

[@luiscantu4968]

I know I am not the only one that agrees in how great this guitar player is.

[@johnphelan6623]

This guitar player??? ....... Thats Dominic Miller. One of the very very best to ever do it.

[@antiporfavor]

@@johnphelan6623 who knows him

[@milannovak1813]

willem dafoe is really talented in multiple areas

[@captainkrunchthewall]

@@antiporfavor most serious guitarists and pop enthusiasts. Id say just as much people know robert fripp.

[@kevgeorge8955]

Probably one of the most talented acoustic guitar players in the world. Effortless. Just brilliant.

[@andrensg01]

NPR should bring more old school pop artists

[@LittleLulubee]

They had Dolores O'Riordan

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Sting fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK and WHY SHOULD I CRY FOR YOU on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism and composition. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@TheOriginalEntz]

@@willritter4076 write new songs that matter to you personally

[@mattmarkus4868]

Joesdf Joesdfg do something, anything, with your pathetic existence. Learn to play a triangle or something before you hit the dirt.

[@KathleenLewis-b8l]

who would of thought Barry White and Pavarotti?

[@pirosinthetube]

Every time I watch this video… I thank for living in the same planet where people like these live, that know how to touch other’s heart with their own art. This is more than just simple playing and singing.

[@nelsonolsen1409]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sharonjoan9997]

Yes❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@domineu7]

❤ very well spoken 👏 thanks ❤

[@nathanribeiro7687]

I still come back to this, love the first song. Sting and shaggy is gold together

[@ebel74]

00:00 Englishman in New York 04:36 Don‘t make me wait 09:02 Shape of My Heart / Lucid Dream (mashup)

[@ebensherpagloryinme2582]

Yes and Amen !!

[@lauranep2875]

Excelencia musical 🎶 👌

[@ItamarvhVahnish]

I really didn't expect this to be so good. All the group is balanced, nobody is trying too hard to shine they give each other space. Great chemistry between these guys. Really amazing. I love how tiny desk gets the best out of artists.

[@richfitz3821]

They are all so talented. A perfect combination. Am I the only one who wants to hear that woman do more solos though? Geez her voice is amazing. All of them are so great in their own ways

[@katiepopov3637]

Agreed!! Powerful, sweet, and soulful

[@andresjpiano]

Nop…you’re not the only one

[@h2017B]

Q1 Pp is a J😊

[@cenoviaborjas7913]

The best❤❤🎉

[@martynkabiaa4000]

They both sound so wonderfull, my heart is melting

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

The tribute to Juice WRLD was a touching surprise. Amazing performance.

[@korrupt_]

he hadnt died yet here

[@rhyswilliams4893]

​@@korrupt_sting knew;)

[@korrupt_]

@@rhyswilliams4893 bit weird mate

[@rhyswilliams4893]

@korrupt_ "insert conspiracy theory" it's obvious bro.

[@korrupt_]

@@rhyswilliams4893 still a bit weird mate

[@elsagreen1476]

2 minutes into this set I realized my cheeks hurt because I'd been smiling the whole time. This unlikely collaboration has so much joy and warmth it's amazing. Lovely. Thank you.

[@nitchow]

Exact same reaction!

[@genesisthepoet815]

😂🤣 me too! Didn’t realize it until I read this comment 😁

[@venomtang]

I get that sometimes, Dexty dachshund on Instagram does that too when I scroll too long

[@frenchcoconut]

How is that an unlikely collaboration? Shaggy and Sting have been performing and touring together fon quite some time now

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Not totally unlikely, given that Sting has always done some amount of Reggae.

[@sterntaurus8895]

I like being shocked by seeing something I wouldn't expect to work. This was a great collaboration! It shows how beautiful this world could be if we work together rather than divided.

[@richmck007]

Stern Taurus Who pitted us against each other..? Who keeps us divided..? Solve those two riddles and perhaps we will have wiped out greed, envy, deception and inequality in this infested world of those who have more & keep the divide wide so that those who have little or nothing will forever be downtrodden. Still, no harm in trying. That I am for!

[@PandabinizTV]

josh rogosin..thats the guy.

[@1BRWNSKN]

Ditto...

[@JasonSmith-pe1nz]

sting started with the Police and they had a very Reggae background so it takes him back to his roots

[@kelvin-og5pq]

I get it but you really shouldn't been shocked becos Sting is musically vast. He's what you can call music alchemist and Shaggy, he just roll with the punches know what I mean -simply a genius. Great work guys. Wonderful.

[@pescadito3]

Espectacular cover, impresionante. La sencillez y la voz plena. Un abrazo fuerte desde Colombia. Manizales.

[@arthurdiesbecq3059]

I love the way he doesn't have any issues with Juiceworld sampling his song, in fact he incorporates lucid dreams back into a mashup of his own original?!?! Sting is a Legend

[@sebastian6070]

which came first

[@ziptiegarage3075]

@@sebastian6070 troll

[@thatpak]

He makes 80% of all the money from lucid dreams

[@adamcrabtree2023]

Nah. He's promoting. Sting is notorious for wanting large proportions of samples. When BIG died he took most of missing you even though the proceeds were meant to get to his kids.

[@primejudicator7817]

Sting and the Police have been sampled many times. And he's performed on some of those sampled tracks in live concert. It only increases his legend as each new generation learns about the man that has been rocking the world for over 40 years.

[@PauloNideck]

I listen to this over and over and over and over and over and over...

so do I

[@swms9678]

@ Me /Too!!!

[@kristofferlund6398]

Man, its christmas eve. And i never miss this, all day baby!

[@lucasswalker]

just discovered it. crazy good !

[@alexeyyy]

The same

[@holytroller3223]

Backup singer needs to be put on. Sting is absolutely fracking amazing... he oozes chill

[@maximan4363]

OMG this just flipped up again on my play list after 4 years!!! Wow has it really been that long??? Total props, what an amazing line up! Dom on acoustic guitar, Melanie and Gene as the perfect backing vocals and how "Stingy" kept from laughing is beyond me!! Shaggy was hilariously good, how can you but not smile! You just know he'll never get the clap!! Soooo, soooooo good!!! I must say that Gene at the end was sublime!!! Respect, Gene! I just wish it went on and on, it was over so fast!!! What really made it was the audience - wish I was there!

[@DiegoAymar]

Playlist 0:00 Englishman/Jamaican in New York 4:25 Don't make me wait 8:35 Shape of My Heart/Lucid Dreams

[@BenChimo87]

Thanks

[@Pantouflard]

We always need heroes like you to do this. Thanks. Gracias.

[@choreuviz]

Thank you.

[@weltschmerz7287]

Nah no lucid dreams

[@danhenrique79]

Obrigado meu consagrado

[@TheAslakVind]

People very often forget Dominic Miller, who has co-written many Sting hits, and he is a world class guitarist.

[@markroberts171]

I doubt he is short of cash

[@michaelkillen8269]

@@markroberts171 that would depend on his monthly expenditures vs income, what we call the Debt/Income ratio. What if he has 5 ex-wives and over 10 children. He might be short on cash.

[@TheMuffinApe]

My great grandpa had one of those guitars he was playing in this performance so I paid extra attention to him

[@XxBerrYmanxX]

jaman

[@influjoestelar28]

and the best of all, he is from Argentina ❤

[@stefenhainbuch2017]

Who would have thought that Shaggy and Sting would make such a great pairing.

[@luise8701]

There was a lot of reggae influence in The Police. Specially in their bass lines. When sting found shaggy he must have felt at home.

[@gregfaircloth6440]

Easy to see

[@jordanowens3760]

Sting is literally reggae influenced, it only makes sense

[@marleyex2695]

It's fits perfectly. I'm glad it happened..😊

[@Ceeby]

I agree, but they are great together! 🎵🎵

[@AliceJones-yc1kh]

Sting and Shaggy, what can be better!? A GREAT collaboration. I love Sting with the Police, and Shaggy . At 65 years old I am still living it.❤ YEAH

[@reggie529]

So bad ass, Shaggy, Sting and Willem Defoe!

[@MTMF.london]

Willem Dafoe! lol

[@nitarhodes6525]

It isn't just me who thought that! 🤣🤣

[@FrankHudsonbass]

Willem Dafoe!!! Hahahahaha

[@krdennison]

ROFLMAO - Dead.....

[@michaelreid3441]

YOOO😂

[@redcrazymonkey]

Sting's voice is so rich and textured... pure gold. What a stunning performance from the backup singers

[@tatianachigrin]

This back-vocal guy in "Shape of my heart" is something...

[@evelien8720]

Gene Noble has an amazing voice.

[@iliketochasegibbons8015]

Too 90’s for my liking, to be honest. But indeed, what a voice!

[@00RV00]

He was nervous as fuck too! He got the clapping wrong twice on the previous song, was sweating a ton, but pulled through with an amazing performance. I teared up a bit.

[@miclazy-5m]

@@iliketochasegibbons8015 there is no such thing as too 90s , better than autotune

[@TravisMCkinney-c1p]

Dey don't make em it like this no moor!

[@johnwade9506]

Class act mate

[@robot_spider]

The way Sting says "Suspe-C-T" and "Respe-C-T" in Shape of my Heart is beautiful. Like a closed hi-hat to punctuate the end of the phrase. So subtle, yet so deliberate every time I've heard him sing it.

[@silnasillo2671]

I have the same feeling than you when Sting says "plac-ES" and "fac-ES" just "perfeC-T"!

[@alexandregehin8665]

anyone else loving how the backing vocalists are having fun over there

[@fantompilot7152]

ikr, I'm getting goosebumps

[@jamilserrano5989]

Increíble simplemente

[@handlin7333]

@@fantompilot7152 They having a nice vibe

[@silviac221]

And I also love the way they sing! Melissa's voice goes so well with Sting's, and Gene reminds me of Stevie Wonder, no less!

[@handlin7333]

@@silviac221 Hello, How old are you?

[@fcsaldanha]

I see many comments of people being surprised by this duet, but they actually do have an entire album where they sing together, and I highly recommend it! Cheers NPR for bringing them acoustic!

[@DolganoFF]

Shows how albums fell off of the relevancy today...

[@ryanboshell6124]

DolganoFF it kills me.

[@ImKuru]

DolganoFF that is just not true, I think that has something to do with the fact that Sting has about a thousand albums and the fact that they’re all painfully average. People just don’t tune into his albums anymore as they know they’re not going to be surprised.

[@artschiloyan9101]

@@ImKuru THAT is just not true

[@DolganoFF]

@@ImKuru not true? Tell this to recording artists trying to sell those, they may have an opinion different from yours ;)

[@miriamaoike3754]

Amei o The Police quando era nova e não deixo de continuar amando Sting pelas décadas que se passaram! Lindo!

[@montserratguerrero1944]

That version of “Shape of my heart” just made me cry. Beautiful song, magnificent performance 🙌❤️

[@haru9369]

wow stage presence is such a real phenomenon even when there is no literal stage like a pedestal

[@Athanazeus]

shaggy ölmemiş miydi?

[@pavlemicic4135]

Dominic Miller always plays just as much as he should. Certified beast, never tries to show how good he is

[@Whitewallsessions]

Those chord shapes speak for themselves!

[@evelynecolard2926]

J adore je les écoute en boucle et leurs choristes top ❤

[@rocknroller1986]

0:08 Englishman in New York 4:40 Don't make me wait 9:03 Shape of my Heart/ Lucid Dreams

[@lmartinezr1]

Englishman in New York - Jamaican in New York

[@erreai248]

Not all heroes wears capes

[@barillamindset3109]

@@erreai248 Not all capes can be thrown into the washing machine.

[@parkerbeckley1559]

I mean this project is legendary but imagine what a banger this set would have been if they ended with a surprise " It Wasn't Me"

[@xAZZAx1]

Parker Beckley ah man thats why i clicked on this vid

[@lizzybeth22]

You can definitely find it on KZbin

[@andreabednego0775]

@@xAZZAx1 me too :))

[@springerman100]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXvCp3Wia5mNbcU

[@VeggiesOutFront]

Its on KZbin but its improved and not as satisfying as you'd hope. Mr. Bombastic on the other hand..

[@froseo9]

the transition to lucid dreams was amazing, the male backup singer neeeds more recognition

[@alisterbuhler1544]

I have always been a Sting fan...now I am also a Shaggy fan. And Dominic's playing is always totally awesome.

[@francomatiasmarron1274]

My god, that bass tone is like the creamiest chocolate!

[@saraben390]

i know right!!

[@o0musique0o]

🤣🤙💯

[@vooveks]

It is - and you'd hope so 'cos they go for about 15 grand (!)

[@GeoZeppelin1979]

yes,proper bob marley esque

[@joannaabdon5784]

Franco Matias Marron exactly!

[@srcaradetortilla4181]

Playlist: 00:10 Englishman in New York 04:43 Don't Make Me Wait 09:04 Shape of My Heart/Lucid Dreams

[@renoshalex]

Why didn't I know I wanted this crossover?! Sting, Shaggy and NPR!

[@shelly_lee]

RIGHT?!?!?!

[@spencert4840]

They’re touring. You been asleep?

[@renoshalex]

@@spencert4840 NPR has been touring too? :P

[@EricG-bv2ui]

44/876 is the title of the Sting & Shaggy album. Pretty good check it out.

[@chalmersfamilyband]

Loving the sound

[@Garry9008]

Really doesn't get any better than this, the way these voices resonate, always been spellbound by my beautiful Maro!!

[@TommyTorit]

This joy right here. You can literally hear the smiles in the music. Wonderful!!!

[@Skyjuice70]

Wicked vibes. Was always a fan of Sting and the Police. Shaggy from his 90s hits. Brits and Jamaicans can surely appreciate this with Shaggy putting his spin on it. Big up ! 🇬🇧🇯🇲👍

[@NavyDood21]

This is a prime example of something i never knew i needed in my life until i saw it. They work amazingly well together and it sounds amazing.

[@tobagojo4sure]

Every little bit of that was magic. Thanks everybody. Be Safe 🙂

[@ADIDASects]

Couple of things. First off, I've always loved Sting's entire catalog, so no surprises on the greatness here. Secondly, that guitar player was low key great. He played so cleanly, with such touch, and made it look easy. I will say the biggest surprise was my newfound respect for Shaggy. The rhythm of his phrasing was so good and crisp. I also realized the man has a nice timbre to his voice and can do some decent singing. This whole collaboration is such a breath of fresh air. Kudos.

[@fallinginthed33p]

Dominic Miller, Sting's guitarist since forever.

[@markmccann1]

Was also thinking the guitarist played perfectly. Every note just sings.

[@Stemenik]

Well he's just one of the best guitar players in the world, though not so well known. As well, "Shape Of My Heart"'s music is his own

[@marcelobravo7956]

There is another video on KZbin showing an acoustic version of Shape of my Heart with that guitarist and Sting alone in a sofa, they sound great

[@omrixeren]

i totally agree. High key great i'd say

[@WTHFX]

Sting's bass is the best part of this entire performance

[@Chrisamusic1]

Indeed. He's some musician is old Stingo.

[@beefarlee]

Simply incredible. Tuned perfectly too

[@Lalairu]

Love his playing too. So tasty.

[@hercflyer]

Sting is one of those artists that when he sings, you stop what you're doing and watch. Never been a Shaggy fan, but this was mesmerizing. Caught myself completely forgetting what I was doing before seeing this.

[@atlasli0n]

Sting has always had very interesting and fun collaborations.

[@smoothie788]

The background singers are awesome too. Sing brother.

[@cecilgray1]

His name is gene noble… he’s a killer..

[@maxverse]

10:35 was absolute chills

[@simonwood8685]

@@maxverse best voice on this episode 👌

[@abrahamquezadatapia3047]

That incredible bass sound, that's the magic of Sting!

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

This is what love and peace looks like.