[Beginner’s Guide] Start Here! A Collection of Sting’s Greatest Songs [2025]

The Hounds of WinterSting

The Hounds Of Winter

Aren’t many of Sting’s love songs rich with thought-provoking, profound messages? The opening track of his March 1996 album Mercury Falling is no exception: it’s a haunting love song that captures the anguished cry of a man abandoned by his lover.

The loneliness and chill, expressed through the metaphor of a winter hunting dog, seep deeply into the listener’s heart.

This track is a key piece that even influenced the album’s title, characterized by icy synth tones and plaintive vocals.

Highly recommended if you enjoy authentic breakup songs that immerse you in the winter season.

Gotta Get Back My BabySting, Shaggy

Sting & Shaggy – Gotta Get Back My Baby

Sting is one of the musicians who best represent the UK.

Among his diverse career, the collaboration with Jamaican reggae singer Shaggy is a standout I especially recommend.

The sound is upbeat and breezy with a reggae vibe, but the lyrics portray the regret of losing a lover and a heartfelt resolve to win them back.

That contrast between the bright tone and the bittersweet theme is irresistible.

The track is included on their Grammy-winning album “44/876,” released in April 2018.

There’s also a comedic music video where the two play detectives, so be sure to check that out as well.

Why Should I Cry For You?Sting

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.

All This TimeSting

Sting – All This Time

Released by Sting in 1991, “All This Time” is a classic song he wrote for his late father.

The album it appears on, The Soul Cages, was created around the theme of his father, who passed away just before production.

The intro of “All This Time” features a mandolin, which creates its distinctive sound.

While the track has a pop feel overall, combined with the lyrics it carries a somewhat melancholy atmosphere, making it a touching and memorable masterpiece.

RussiansSting

Sting – Russians

A track from Sting’s debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles.

Released in 1985, Russians is a song that sounds the alarm about Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) between the Soviet Union and the United States at the time, addressing Cold War foreign policy.

Sting’s rich, velvety vocals suit the theme perfectly, making it a well-balanced piece.

They Dance AloneSting

Sting – They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)

Set in Chile, South America, this number about a woman dancing alone is a track from the 1987 album …Nothing Like the Sun.

As expected, Sting in the ’80s carried strong political messages, using his music to portray the feelings and perspectives of people in different positions.

This song is one such example.

After the Rain Has FallenSting

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.