Sting’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Gabriel’s MessageSting15rank/position

Sting – Gabriel’s Message

The Police were a legendary rock band active from the 1970s to the mid-1980s.

Gabriel’s Message was released in 1985 by Sting, the band’s vocalist.

While it’s not very familiar in Japan, the original is known as a classic Christmas carol.

Connected to Basque tradition, the song’s interpretation varies widely depending on the artist covering it.

Because it has strong cultural elements, knowledge of the history of Christmas carols and of religion helps convey the song’s depth more fully.

Why Should I Cry For You?Sting16rank/position

Sting – Why Should I Cry For You? (Official Music Video)

Sting, the British artist who rose to worldwide fame as the frontman of The Police.

The piece introduced here is from his album “The Soul Cages,” released in January 1991.

The album centers on the profound sense of loss following his father’s death, unfolding an introspective world that is uniquely Sting’s.

Rather than expressing simple grief for his late father, it portrays a complex mix of regret and love, conveyed through motifs such as the sea and ships—an especially striking aspect.

Its calm, composed melodies feel as though they gently wrap around the listener.

It’s a perfect listen for a quiet night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

ResteGIMS & Sting17rank/position

GIMS & Sting – Reste (Clip Officiel)

Gims is a rapper from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Not only is he active in his home country, but he also enjoys immense popularity in France, where he is primarily based.

The work in which Gims collaborates with Sting, the legendary singer-songwriter representing the UK, is “Reste.” Its chord progression is somewhat similar to Sting’s signature hit “Shape of You,” and Gims’s groovy rap meshes exquisitely with Sting’s wistful vocals.

It became a major hit in both the English- and French-speaking worlds, so be sure to check it out.

Til A MawninShaggy & Sting18rank/position

Shaggy & Sting – Til A Mawnin | Official Music Video

A gem of a collaborative track that modernly arranges a classic reggae riddim has arrived from Jamaica’s Shaggy and the U.

K.

’s Sting.

This song cleverly fuses their distinct styles with the dancehall sound that symbolizes the golden era of reggae from the 1960s to the ’70s.

The chemistry between the two—who won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2019 for 44/876—feels deeper than ever.

They’re also set to perform it live at the Reggae Rise Up Festival in Florida in March 2025, making it a must-recommend not only for reggae fans but for all music lovers who enjoy dance music.

After the Rain Has FallenSting19rank/position

Sting – After The Rain Has Fallen

Sting’s classic song “After the Rain Has Fallen,” released in 1999.

Although it’s among the more minor of his singles, its refined musicality has earned it enduring popularity with fans.

The melody is high-energy, but since the genre is adult contemporary, it gives you the curious sensation of being both calm and amped up at the same time.

Be sure to give it a listen.

Children’s CrusadeSting20rank/position

Children’s Crusade

As the bassist and vocalist of The Police, and later as a solo artist after the band went on hiatus, Sting has achieved worldwide acclaim and continues to be active today.

This song is a track from his first solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, released in 1985, the year after The Police suspended their activities.

Its title and lyrics tackle weighty social themes, and the song is set in a heavy, somber 3/4 time.

Over that, Sting’s beautiful voice and a jazzy saxophone solo weave in, lending the piece a poignant, sorrowful resonance.

Conversation With A DogSting21rank/position

Sting ~ Conversation With A Dog

A track by Sting, the British singer-songwriter and actor.

It was included as the B-side to the 1987 single “We’ll Be Together.” The single was a hit in Australia and several European countries, and it reached No.

7 on the U.

S.

charts.