Studio Album · No. 7
Sacred Love Songwriting Credits by Sting
Produced by Sting, Kipper, Victor Calderone, BT, Dave Audé · Engineered by Simon Osborne, Steve Miller
A&M Records
Jazz popR&BWorld
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%
Producer91%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
5
Producers
2.5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2003
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (for "Whenever I Say Your Name") (2004)
Data Insight
Sacred Love is fully self-written, blending Sting's songwriting with R&B, jazz, and world textures alongside producer Kipper. Every song is his own, and the album features collaborations with Mary J. Blige on "Whenever I Say Your Name" and sitarist Anoushka Shankar. The Blige duet won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inside
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Send Your Love
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipperVictor Calderone | Vicente Amigo |
| 3 |
Whenever I Say Your Name
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Mary J. Blige |
| 4 |
Dead Man's Rope
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Never Coming Home
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipperBT | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Forget About the Future
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
This War
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
The Book of My Life
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Anoushka Shankar |
| 10 |
Sacred Love
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Send Your Love (Dave Audé remix)
|
Sting | Sting | Dave Audé | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Sacred Love
Did Sting write Sacred Love himself?
Yes. Sacred Love is fully self-written, with every song an original Sting composition. He produced it with Kipper.
Who sings on "Whenever I Say Your Name" by Sting?
"Whenever I Say Your Name" is a duet between Sting and Mary J. Blige. Written by Sting, it won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2004.
Did Sacred Love by Sting win a Grammy?
Yes. The duet "Whenever I Say Your Name" with Mary J. Blige won Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004. It was the album's standout collaboration.
What genre is Sacred Love by Sting?
Sacred Love is a jazz pop album with R&B and world music influences. It uses smoother, more contemporary production than Sting's earlier records and features guest artists across genres.
Who is featured on Sacred Love by Sting?
Sacred Love features Mary J. Blige on "Whenever I Say Your Name" and sitar player Anoushka Shankar on other tracks. The collaborations reflect the album's genre-blending approach.
How well did Sacred Love by Sting sell?
Sacred Love sold around 2.5 million copies worldwide and was certified Platinum in the United States. It peaked at number three on both the US and UK album charts.