Studio Album · No. 5
Mercury Falling Songwriting Credits by Sting
Produced by Sting, Hugh Padgham · Engineered by Hugh Padgham, Simon Osborne
A&M Records
Pop rockAdult contemporarySoul
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sting carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Sting
0 tracksoutside writers
Sting's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
1996
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (1997, Nominated)
Data Insight
Mercury Falling is fully self-written, an eclectic album that moves through soul, country, gospel, and Latin-tinged pop. Every song is Sting's own, including the singles "Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" and "You Still Touch Me." Produced with Hugh Padgham, it earned two Grammy nominations and is entirely the artist's own work.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hounds of Winter
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
I Hung My Head
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot
#86
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
I Was Brought to My Senses
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
You Still Touch Me
#60
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
All Four Seasons
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Twenty Five to Midnight
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
La Belle Dame sans regrets
|
Sting | StingDominic Miller | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Valparaiso
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Lithium Sunset
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Mercury Falling
Did Sting write Mercury Falling himself?
Yes. Mercury Falling is fully self-written, with every song an original Sting composition. There are no covers or outside songwriters on the album.
Who wrote "Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" by Sting?
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" was written by Sting. The gospel-tinged single opened the album and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
What genre is Mercury Falling by Sting?
Mercury Falling is a pop rock and adult contemporary album that draws on soul, country, gospel, and Latin styles. It is one of Sting's most stylistically varied records.
Was Mercury Falling by Sting nominated for a Grammy?
Yes. Mercury Falling earned Sting two Grammy nominations in 1997, for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. It did not win either.
How well did Mercury Falling by Sting sell?
Mercury Falling was certified Platinum in the US, UK, and Canada, with Gold certifications in several other countries. It was a solid commercial success, if less so than Ten Summoner's Tales.
Who produced Mercury Falling by Sting?
Mercury Falling was produced by Sting and Hugh Padgham. Padgham had produced several of Sting's previous solo albums.