Studio Album · No. 13

My Songs Songwriting Credits by Sting

2019 A&M Records 15 tracks 61 min

Produced by Dave Audé, Jerry Fuentes, Martin Kierszenbaum  ·  Engineered by Robert Orton, Tony Lake

A&M Records Pop RockPop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sting carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
15 trackswritten by Sting 0 tracksoutside writers
Sting's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
1
Lyricists
3
Producers
2019
Released
Data Insight

My Songs is a set of reworked, re-recorded, and remixed versions of Sting's best-known songs from both his solo career and the Police, so all the underlying compositions are his own. He described the new renditions as reconstructed and reframed with a contemporary focus. The album showcases Sting's catalog rather than offering new material.

My Songs was released on 24 May 2019, the second album Sting built from new versions of songs he had already put out, after Symphonicities in 2010. Fifteen tracks span his solo work and the Police, some remixed from the original recordings and some re-cut outright; he called them reconstructed, refitted and reframed with a contemporary focus. Dave Audé, Jerry Fuentes and Martin Kierszenbaum produced. It reached number 145 on the Billboard 200 and is certified platinum in France and Poland.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Brand New Day
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
2
Desert Rose
Sting StingCheb Mami Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
3
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
4
Every Breath You Take
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
5
Demolition Man
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
6
Can't Stand Losing You
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
7
Fields of Gold
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
8
So Lonely
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
9
Shape of My Heart
Sting StingDominic Miller Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
10
Message in a Bottle
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
11
Fragile
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
12
Walking on the Moon
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
13
Englishman in New York
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
14
If I Ever Lose My Faith in You
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)
15
Roxanne
Sting Sting Dave AudéJerry FuentesMartin Kierszenbaum Sting (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

S
Sting
Writer · Vocals
On this album15 written
CM
Cheb Mami
Writer
On this album1 written
DM
Dominic Miller
Writer
On this album1 written
DA
Dave Audé
Producer
On this album15 produced
JF
Jerry Fuentes
Producer
On this album15 produced
MK
Martin Kierszenbaum
Producer
On this album15 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions My Songs

Did Sting write the songs on My Songs?
Yes. My Songs consists of reworked and re-recorded versions of songs Sting wrote for his solo career and for the Police. All the compositions are his own, presented in new arrangements.
What is My Songs by Sting?
My Songs is a 2019 collection of reconstructed, refitted, and reframed versions of Sting's most recognized songs. Some tracks are full re-recordings and others are remixes built from original elements.
Are there new songs on My Songs by Sting?
No. My Songs does not feature new compositions; it presents updated versions of existing songs from Sting's solo and Police catalogs.
What genre is My Songs by Sting?
My Songs is a pop rock collection drawn from across Sting's career. The reworkings give his classic material a modern production sheen.
How did My Songs by Sting perform commercially?
My Songs reached number 27 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Platinum in France and Poland. It performed modestly in the US, peaking at number 145 on the Billboard 200.
Which songs are on My Songs by Sting?
My Songs features new versions of hits including "Englishman in New York," "Fields of Gold," "Shape of My Heart," and Police songs like "Roxanne" and "Every Breath You Take." All are Sting compositions reworked for the album.

Sources

Wikipedia: My Songs MusicBrainz: My Songs release group (Sting) Cover Art Archive: My Songs front cover Cover Art Archive: My Songs by Sting