Album Info Hide Show Artist: Sting Album: Duets Gatefold: Yes Released: Worldwide, 19 Mar 2021 Tracklist: A1 Little Something Bass, Drums, Guitar, Synth [Synth Pads], Synthesizer [Synthesizer Pluck], Strings – Antoine Chatenet Engineer – Donal Hodgson, Martin Kierszenbaum, Tony Lake Guitar – Dominic Miller Mixed By – Robert Orton Producer [Sting Vocals] – Martin Kierszenbaum Producer, Recorded By – Jen Jis Vocals – Melody Gardot, Sting Written-By – Antoine Chatenet, Conor Blake, Dominic Miller, GM Sumner, Hilda Stenmalm, Melody Gardot, Nora Abakar A2 It’s Probably Me Cello – Sian Bell Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta Flute – Dave Heath Guitar – Dominic Miller, Eric Clapton Harmonica [Chromatic Harmonica] – Brendan Power, Larry Adler Keyboards – David Sancious Mastered By – Bob Ludwig Mixed By – Hugh Padgham Narrator [Narration] – David Foxxe Northumbrian Pipes, Fiddle – Kathryn Tickell Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel Player] – Paul Franklin Producer – Michael Kamen, Stephen McLaughlin Saxophone – David Sanborn Trombone – Mark Nightingale, Richard Edwards Trumpet – Guy Barker, John Barclay Viola – James Boyd Violin – Kathryn Grayson, Simon Fischer Vocals, Bass, Harmonica – Sting Written-By – Eric Clapton, GM Sumner, Michael Kamen A3 Stolen Car Producer, Mixed By – The Avener Synthesizer, Keyboards – The Avener Vocals – Mylne Farmer, Sting Written-By – GM Sumner, Mylne Farmer A4 Desert Rose Arranged By [Strings], Conductor, Leader – Farhat Bouallagui Backing Vocals – Althea Rodgers, Darryl Tookes, Dennis Collins, Janice Pendarvis, Joe Mendez, Ken Williams, Marlon Saunders, Tawatha Agee, Veneese Thomas Bass, Guitar – Sting Clarinet – Branford Marsalis Drums – Manu Katch, Vinnie Colaiuta Guitar – Dominic Miller Keyboards, Drum Programming – Kipper Northumbrian Pipes, Fiddle – Kathryn Tickell Organ [Hammond] – Dave Hartley, Don Blackman Pedal Steel Guitar – B.J. Cole Percussion – Mino Cinelu Piano, Clavinet – Jason Rebello Producer – Kipper, Sting Strings [Players] – Kouider Berkan, Moulay Ahmed, Salem Bnouni, Sameh Catalan Tabla [Darbouka] – Ettamri Mustapha Trumpet – Chris Botti Vocals – Cheb Mami, Sting Written-By – Cheb Mami, GM Sumner B1 Rise & Fall Producer – Soulshock And Karlin Producer, Arranged By – Soulpower Productions Vocals – Craig David, Sting Written-By – Craig David, Dominic Miller, GM Sumner B2 Whenever I Say Your Name Backing Vocals – Ada Dyer, Bahija Rhapl, Donna Gardier, Lance Ellington Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Clarinet [Turkish Clarinet] – Sting Castanets – Valerie Denys Cello – Jacqueline Thomas, Levon Minassian Choir – Chur de Radio France Chorus Master [Associate Choir Master] – Philip White Double Bass – Christian McBride Drums – Manu Katch, Vinnie Colaiuta Featuring [Featured], Backing Vocals – Joy Rose Guitar – Dominic Miller Keyboards, Programmed By – Kipper Organ [Hammond] – Jeff Young Piano, Arranged By [Choir] – Dave Hartley Piano, Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Jason Rebello Tabla – Aref Durvesh Trombone – Clark Gayton Trumpet – Chris Botti Vocals – Kipper, Mary J. Blige, Sting Written-By – GM Sumner B3 Don’t Make Me Wait Backing Vocals – Gene Noble, Sting, Sting International Drums – Sting International Edited By – Martin Kierszenbaum, Sting International Engineer – Robert Orton, Sting International, Tony Lake Guitar – Dominic Miller, Kameron Corvet Keyboards – Dwayne “iLL Wayno” Shippy, Machine Gun Funk, Martin Kierszenbaum Mixed By – Sting International Producer – Sting International Producer [Additional Music Production By] – Dwayne “iLL Wayno” Shippy, Kameron Corvet, Kennard Garrett Vocals – Shaggy, Sting Written-By – Ashante Reid, GM Sumner, Kameron Quintin Jones, Kennard Garrett, Orville Burrell, Shaun Pizzonia B4 Reste Instruments [Musicians: All Instruments By] – Renaud Rebillaud Mastered By – Masterdisk Mixed By – Jrmie Tuil Producer – Renaud Rebillaud Producer [Sting’s Vocals] – Martin Kierszenbaum Recorded By – Renaud Rebillaud, Tony Lake Vocals – Gims, Sting Written-By – GM Sumner, Gims, Renaud Rebillaud C1 We’ll Be Together Backing Vocals – Annie Lennox, Dolette McDonald, Janice Pendarvis, Rene Geyer, Vesta Williams Bass, Double Bass, Arranged By – Sting Drums – Manu Katch Drums [Additional Drums] – Andy Newmark Electric Guitar – Eric Clapton Keyboards – Kenny Kirkland Mixed By – Jeff Rothschild, John Shanks Percussion, Vocoder – Mino Cinelu Producer – John Shanks Saxophone – Branford Marsalis Vocals – Annie Lennox, Sting Written-By – GM Sumner C2 L’amour C’est Comme Un Jour Arranged By – Stanislas Renchilt Bass – Yannick Hardouin Drums, Keyboards, Guitar, Piano, Programmed By – Erick Benzi Mixed By – Erick Benzi Producer – Erick Benzi, Phil Romane Strings – Paris Pop Orchestra Vocals – Charles Aznavour, Sting Written-By – Charles Aznavour, Yves Stphane C3 My Funny Valentine Bass – John Patitucci Drums – Steve Jordan Engineer – Niko Bolas Featuring – Herbie Hancock Keyboards – Michael Bearden Mixed By – Clif Norrell Percussion – Cyro Baptista Piano – Herbie Hancock Producer – Sting Vocals – Sting Written-By – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers C4 Fragile Acoustic Guitar – Dean Parks, Fred Tackett Arranged By [Rhythm] – Robbie Buchanan Backing Vocals [Additional] – George Noriega, Hector Almaguer, Jenny Cruz, Rita Quintero Bass – Leland Sklar Drums – Mike Baird Keyboards – Robbie Buchanan Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals – Sting Mastered By – Chris Blair Mixed By – Mick Guzauski Percussion – Luis Conte, Mike Fisher Producer – Albert Hammond Synthesizer – Jeffery (C.J.) Vanston Vocals – Julio Iglesias Written-By – GM Sumner D1 Mama Mixed By – Robert Orton Producer – Gashi , Space Primates Vocals – Gashi , Sting Written-By – Larry Gashi, GM Sumner, Marc Sibley, Nathan Cunningham D2 September Bass, Keyboards, Guitar – Sting Drums – Manu Katch Engineer – Donal Hodgson Engineer [Assistant Engineer / Pro Tools] – Andy Apel Guitar – Dominic Miller Keyboards – Frdric Renaudin Mixed By – Robert Orton Producer – Sting Vocals – Sting, Zucchero Written-By – GM Sumner, Zucchero Written-By, Music By – Sumner, Rob Mathes D3 Practical Arrangement Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Bells [Orchestral Bells], Cymbal [Orchestral Cymbals] – Sting Arranged By [Orchestra] – Rob Mathes Bass – Ira Coleman Conductor [Orchestra] – Rob Mathes Contractor [Assistant Orchestra] – Charlotte Matthews Contractor [Orchestra] – Isobel Griffiths Drums, Percussion – Joe Bonadio Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Dominic Miller Engineer [Adittional], Edited By [Editing] – Lars Fox Engineer [Assistant] – Angus Cowen, Mark Broughton Engineer [Pro Tools] – Brett Meyer, Paul Pritchard , Rael Jones, Rich Rich, Toby Hulbert Mastered By – Scott Hull Melodeon – Julian Sutton Piano, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar – Rob Mathes Producer – Rob Mathes, Sting Production Manager – Jill Dell’Abate Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Alex Venguer Recorded By [Orchestra] – Jonathan Allen, Peter Cobin Recorded By, Mixed By – Donal Hodgson Transcription By [Music Preparation – Assisted By] – Dakota Music Service, Dave Hage Transcription By [Music Preparation] – Lori Casteel, Mike Casteel Violin, Mandolin – Peter Tickell Violin, Northumbrian Pipes – Kathryn Tickell Vocals – Jo Lawry, Sting Written-By – GM Sumner D4 None Of Us Are Free Backing Vocals – Adie Grey, Crystal Talefero, Shana Crooks, Tabitha Fair Bass – Tommy Sims Clavinet, Piano – Greg Phillinganes Drums – Dan Needham Edited By [Digital Editing] – Jeff Kanan, Kevin Guarnieri Engineer [Assistant] – Keith Gretlein, Stephanie Gourley, Tony High Guitar – Michael Ripoll Keyboards – Tim Akers Organ [Hammond B3] – Mike Finnigan Percussion – Sheila E Vocals – Sam Moore, Sting Written-By – Barry Mann, Brenda Russell , Cynthia Weil D5 In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning Producer – Andy Snitzer, Chris Botti, Chris Roberts, Eric Calvi, Harvey Jones Trumpet – Chris Botti Vocals – Sting Written-By – Bob Hilliard, David A. 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Description Hide Show Stings latest release, “Duets,” is a captivating collection that showcases the legendary artists versatility and enduring appeal through a series of collaborations that span his illustrious career. Released on March 19, 2021, this album is a delightful journey through some of Stings most beloved tracks, reimagined alongside a diverse array of artists, each bringing their unique flair to the table. From the outset, its clear that “Duets” is not just a simple compilation; its a thoughtfully curated experience that highlights the chemistry Sting has with his collaborators. The album features a mix of previously released tracks and new renditions, all of which are imbued with a fresh energy that breathes new life into familiar melodies. One standout moment is the reworking of “What Could Have Been,” featuring the hauntingly beautiful vocals of Melody Gardot. Their voices intertwine seamlessly, creating a lush soundscape that elevates the original song to new emotional heights. Another highlight is the collaboration with Herbie Hancock on “Shape of My Heart.” The jazz-infused arrangement adds a layer of sophistication to the already poignant lyrics, showcasing Stings ability to transcend genres. Hancocks piano work is nothing short of mesmerizing, and together they create a version that feels both timeless and contemporary. This track, like many others on the album, serves as a reminder of Stings remarkable ability to adapt and evolve while remaining true to his artistic roots. The album also features a duet with the iconic Shaggy on “Dont Make Me Wait,” a track that originally appeared on their joint album “44/876.” Their chemistry is palpable, and the reggae-infused rhythm is infectious, making it a perfect summer anthem. Its a testament to Stings willingness to explore different musical landscapes and collaborate with artists from various genres, which has always been a hallmark of his career. Critics have responded positively to “Duets,” praising its cohesive sound and the way it showcases Stings vocal prowess. The album has been noted for its production quality, with Sting working alongside renowned producers like Martin Kierszenbaum, who has been a long-time collaborator. The production is polished yet retains an organic feel, allowing the emotional weight of the songs to shine through. One of the most touching aspects of “Duets” is the inclusion of the track “I Cant Stop Thinking About You,” featuring the talented singer-songwriter, and Stings son, Joe Sumner. This familial collaboration adds a personal touch to the album, and their harmonies create a sense of intimacy that resonates deeply with listeners. Its a beautiful moment that encapsulates the themes of love and connection that run throughout the album. Stings commentary on the album reveals his passion for collaboration and the joy he finds in working with other artists. In interviews, he has expressed how these duets have allowed him to explore different interpretations of his music, and how each artist brings their own story and experience to the songs. This sentiment is palpable throughout the album, as each track feels like a conversation between friends, rich with shared history and mutual respect. “Duets” is not just a nostalgic look back at Stings career; its a celebration of the power of collaboration and the magic that happens when artists come together. The album has been well-received by fans, many of whom appreciate the fresh takes on classic songs while also enjoying the new material. Its a testament to Stings enduring legacy that he can still captivate audiences with his music, even decades into his career. In conclusion, Stings “Duets” is a beautifully crafted album that showcases the artists remarkable ability to connect with others through music. With its rich collaborations, emotional depth, and stunning production, it stands as a testament to Stings artistry and his ongoing relevance in the music world. Whether youre a long-time fan or new to his work, this album is sure to resonate and remind you of the timeless nature of great music. Product Reviews Hide Show Write a Review