Studio Album · No. 13
My Songs Songwriting Credits by Sting
Produced by Dave Audé, Jerry Fuentes, Martin Kierszenbaum · Engineered by Robert Orton, Tony Lake
A&M Records
Pop rockPop
100%
Authorship
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.
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.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(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
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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.