Studio Album · No. 12
57th & 9th Songwriting Credits by Sting
Produced by Martin Kierszenbaum · Engineered by Robert Orton, Bob Ludwig, Clif Norrell
A&M Records
Pop rockRock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sting carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Sting
0 tracksoutside writers
Sting's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
600,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2016
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Academy Award for Best Original Song (for "The Empty Chair") (2017, Nominated)
Data Insight
57th & 9th is fully self-written and billed as Sting's first rock album in over a decade, returning to guitar-driven songwriting. Every song is his own, including the single "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" and the Bowie tribute "50,000." The album earned him an Academy Award nomination for the separate song "The Empty Chair" and is entirely his own work.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Can't Stop Thinking About You
|
Sting | Sting | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
50,000
|
Sting | StingDominic MillerLyle WorkmanJosh Freese | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Down, Down, Down
|
Sting | StingDominic MillerVinnie Colaiuta | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
One Fine Day
|
Sting | StingDominic MillerLyle WorkmanJosh Freese | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Pretty Young Soldier
|
Sting | StingDominic MillerLyle WorkmanJosh Freese | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Petrol Head
|
Sting | StingDominic MillerLyle WorkmanJosh Freese | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Heading South on the Great North Road
|
Sting | Sting | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
If You Can't Love Me
|
Sting | StingDominic MillerVinnie Colaiuta | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Inshallah
|
Sting | Sting | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
The Empty Chair
|
Sting | StingJ. Ralph | Martin Kierszenbaum | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 7 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions 57th & 9th
Did Sting write 57th & 9th himself?
Yes. 57th & 9th is fully self-written, with every song an original Sting composition. It was billed as his first rock album in over a decade.
Who wrote "50,000" by Sting?
"50,000" was written by Sting as a reflection on mortality and a tribute to musicians like David Bowie and Prince who died in 2016. It is one of the album's key tracks.
What genre is 57th & 9th by Sting?
57th & 9th is a pop rock and rock album. It marked a deliberate return to guitar-driven, up-tempo songwriting after Sting's classical and folk projects.
Was 57th & 9th by Sting connected to an Oscar nomination?
Sting earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "The Empty Chair," written for a documentary, around the same period. The nomination came at the 89th Academy Awards.
How did 57th & 9th by Sting perform commercially?
57th & 9th reached number nine on the Billboard 200 and sold around 600,000 copies worldwide. It was a solid return to mainstream rock for Sting.
Why is the album called 57th & 9th by Sting?
The title refers to the Manhattan street intersection Sting crossed each day on his way to the recording studio. It reflects the album's New York recording sessions.