Studio Album · No. 4
Ten Summoner's Tales Songwriting Credits by Sting
Produced by Sting, Hugh Padgham · Engineered by Hugh Padgham, Simon Osborne, Andrew Bradfield
A&M Records
Pop rockSoft rockJazz rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sting carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Sting
0 tracksoutside writers
Sting's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
3 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1993
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male (for "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You") (1994)
Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (1994)
Data Insight
Ten Summoner's Tales is fully self-written, a brighter and more playful album than its predecessor, named with a pun on Sting's surname Sumner. Every song is his own, including the enduring favorites "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You," "Fields of Gold," and "Shape of My Heart." The album won three Grammy Awards and is one of Sting's most popular solo records.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Prologue (If I Ever Lose My Faith in You)
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Love Is Stronger Than Justice (The Munificent Seven)
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Fields of Gold
#23
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Heavy Cloud No Rain
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
She's Too Good for Me
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Seven Days
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Saint Augustine in Hell
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
It's Probably Me
|
Sting | StingEric ClaptonMichael Kamen | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Everybody Laughed but You
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Shape of My Heart
|
Sting | StingDominic Miller | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Something the Boy Said
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Epilogue (Nothing 'Bout Me)
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Ten Summoner's Tales
Did Sting write Ten Summoner's Tales himself?
Yes. Ten Summoner's Tales is fully self-written, with every song an original Sting composition. The title puns on his birth surname, Sumner.
Who wrote "Fields of Gold" by Sting?
"Fields of Gold" was written by Sting, inspired by the barley fields near his English home. It reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of his signature songs.
Who wrote "Shape of My Heart" by Sting?
"Shape of My Heart" was written by Sting with guitarist Dominic Miller. The song later became widely known through its use in film and through samples by other artists.
Did Ten Summoner's Tales by Sting win a Grammy?
Yes. The album won three Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You." It was also nominated for Album of the Year.
What genre is Ten Summoner's Tales by Sting?
Ten Summoner's Tales is a pop rock album with soft rock and jazz rock elements. It is lighter and more upbeat than the grief-themed Soul Cages that preceded it.
How well did Ten Summoner's Tales by Sting sell?
Ten Summoner's Tales was certified 3x Platinum in the United States and multi-Platinum internationally. It is among Sting's best-selling solo albums.