Studio Album · No. 2
...Nothing Like the Sun Songwriting Credits by Sting
Produced by Sting, Neil Dorfsman, Bryan Loren · Engineered by Neil Dorfsman, Bryan Loren
A&M Records
Pop rockJazzSoft rockWorld
92%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sting carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Sting
1 trackoutside writers
Sting's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist92%
Composer83%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
2
Lyricists
3
Producers
2 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1987
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Brit Award for Best British Album (1988)
Grammy Award for Album of the Year (1989, Nominated)
Data Insight
...Nothing Like the Sun is fully self-written, a richly arranged double-length album that Sting dedicated to his late mother. Every song is his own, including the hits "We'll Be Together," "Be Still My Beating Heart," and the standard "Englishman in New York." The album won Best British Album at the Brit Awards and earned multiple Grammy nominations.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Lazarus Heart
|
Sting | Sting | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Be Still My Beating Heart
#15
|
Sting | Sting | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Englishman in New York
#84
|
Sting | Sting | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
History Will Teach Us Nothing
|
Sting | Sting | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)
|
Sting | Sting | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Fragile
|
Sting | Sting | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
We'll Be Together
#7
|
Sting | Sting | StingBryan Loren | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Straight to My Heart
|
Sting | Sting | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Rock Steady
|
Sting | Sting | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Sister Moon
|
Sting | Sting | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Little Wing
|
Jimi Hendrix | Jimi Hendrix | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
The Secret Marriage
|
Sting | Hanns Eisler | StingNeil Dorfsman | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions ...Nothing Like the Sun
Did Sting write ...Nothing Like the Sun himself?
Yes. ...Nothing Like the Sun is fully self-written, with every song an original Sting composition. He dedicated the album to his late mother.
Who wrote "Englishman in New York" by Sting?
"Englishman in New York" was written by Sting, inspired by the writer Quentin Crisp. Though only a modest chart hit at first, it became one of his most beloved and enduring songs.
Who wrote "Be Still My Beating Heart" by Sting?
"Be Still My Beating Heart" was written by Sting. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Grammy nominations for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Did ...Nothing Like the Sun by Sting win any awards?
Yes. The album won Best British Album at the 1988 Brit Awards and earned three Grammy nominations in 1989, including Album of the Year.
What genre is ...Nothing Like the Sun by Sting?
It is a pop rock album that blends jazz, soft rock, reggae, and world music influences. The arrangements are lush and sophisticated, reflecting Sting's jazz-trained backing band.
How well did ...Nothing Like the Sun by Sting sell?
...Nothing Like the Sun sold over two million copies in the United States and was certified 2x Platinum there and in the UK. It was one of Sting's most acclaimed solo records.