What is the best Sting solo song of all time?
From jazz-tinged storytelling to sweeping world-music epics and intimate folk balladry, his solo work refuses to be pinned down — each track a world of its own. Which stands tallest?
Fields of Gold
His iconic 1993 ballad built on folk melody, one of the most covered songs in modern history.
Englishman in New York
A 1987 portrait of eccentricity and individuality, later revived as a global cultural touchstone.
Desert Rose
His hypnotic 1999 fusion of North African sounds and pop that became one of his signature works.
If I Ever Lose My Faith in You
The Grammy-winning 1993 lead single from Ten Summoner's Tales, a meditation on belief and doubt.
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
His 1985 debut solo single, a danceable statement of liberation that launched his solo career.
Shape of My Heart
A 1993 introspective acoustic gem about a gambler, later immortalised in the film Léon.
Russians
His 1985 Cold War plea for peace, drawing on Prokofiev, still resonant decades later.
Fortress Around Your Heart
A 1985 rock-driven reflection on emotional walls and the cost of pride.
When We Dance
A sweeping 1994 romantic ballad that became a beloved staple of his catalog.
We'll Be Together
His infectious 1987 pop rocker that became one of his most commercially successful solo tracks.
Moon Over Bourbon Street
A moody 1985 jazz-influenced vampire tale, one of his most distinctive early solo compositions.
The Last Ship
The 2013 title track from his Broadway-inspired album about working-class life in northeast England.
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