Representing a diverse cross-section of Sting's enduring solo career, 'Sting: The Best Of 25 Years', is released internationally today, October 24. The US version is comprised of 12 remastered songs and the International releases will be available as both a single-disc containing 13 remastered tracks and a double-disc comprised of 31 remastered songs, all featuring several remixes and newly unearthed live recordings.
Highlights include the No. 1 hits 'If You Love Somebody Set Them Free' and 'All This Time', as well as Grammy winners 'If I Ever Lose My Faith In You' and 'Whenever I Say Your Name' featuring Mary J. Blige. The CD also includes a new mix of 'Never Coming Home' as well as previously unreleased live versions of 'Message In A Bottle', 'Demolition Man' and 'Heavy Cloud No Rain' (full 'track listing included below).
'Sting: The Best Of 25 Years' was produced by Rob Mathes and Executive Produced by Sting's longtime manager, Kathryn Schenker.
Also recently announced, Sting: 25 Years, the definitive box set, was released internationally on September 26. This consummate collection contains three comprehensive CDs personally curated by Sting, as well as a DVD, 'Rough, Raw & Unreleased: Live At Irving Plaza', featuring previously unreleased live concert footage filmed at New York City's Irving Plaza. The discs are housed in a beautiful, hardcover book containing rare photos, complete lyrics, and newly written commentary by Sting.
Embodying the highlights and rarities of his illustrious solo career, 'Sting: The Best Of 25 Years' and 'Sting: 25 Years' celebrate the distinctive work of one of the world's most renowned artists.
Pre-order STING: THE BEST OF 25 YEARSSTING: THE BEST OF 25 YEARS (Single Disc ā€“ US Version)
1. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
2. We'll Be Together
3. Fragile
4. All This Time
5. If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
6. Fields Of Gold
7. Desert Rose
8. Whenever I Say Your Name
9. Never Coming Home
10. Message In A Bottle (Live)
11. Demolition Man (Live)
12. Heavy Cloud No Rain (Live)
STING: THE BEST OF 25 YEARS (Single Disc ā€“ International Version)
1. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
2. Englishman In New York
3. We'll Be Together
4. Fragile
5. All This Time
6. If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
7. Fields Of Gold
8. Desert Rose
9. Whenever I Say Your Name
10. Never Coming Home
11. Message In A Bottle (Live)
12. Demolition Man (Live)
13. Heavy Cloud No Rain (Live)
STING: THE BEST OF 25 YEARS (Double Disc ā€“ International Version)
DISC ONE:
1. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
2. Love Is The Seventh Wave
3. Moon Over Bourbon Street
4. Fortress Around Your Heart
5. Englishman In New York
6. They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)
7. Fragile
8. We'll Be Together
9. All This Time
10. Mad About You
11. Why Should I Cry For You?
12. The Soul Cagesv
13. If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
14. Fields Of Gold
15. Seven Days
16. Shape Of My Heart
DISC TWO:
1. When We Dance
2. I Was Brought To My Senses
3. You Still Touch Me
4. I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying
5. Desert Rose
6. Brand New Day
7. Send Your Love (Dave Aude Remix)
8. Whenever I Say Your Name
9. Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)
10. End Of The Game
11. Never Coming Home
12. Russians (Live)
13. Message In A Bottle (Live)
14. Demolition Man (Live)
15. Heavy Cloud No Rain (Live)
