The Algerian singer is Cheb Mami who is a respected artist in his own right. He's singing in Algerian Arabic and hia voice is amazing. Sting is the lead singer of the group called The Police.
His voice is amazing. Unfortunately, he spent some time in prison for kidnapping his ex GF to try and force her to get an abortion. That was quite a few years ago, but nonetheless, YIKES.
@@shamajujuDamn! I still love sting and the song and Cheb's voice, but I'll never feel the same Elation while hearing this beautiful song as I felt 10 minutes ago.
Sting is one of the greats! A true master storyteller and songwriter. Check out his music video for his song "Shape of My Heart". Sting always writes interesting songs with twists or new ways of looking at things. You're going to love this rabbit hole!
You've reacted to four songs by the Police. Sting was the lead singer of the police. His solo catalog is HUGE! It's also all over the place style wise. Everything from jazz to country. He also sings in other languages. Heartbreakingly beautiful songs like Fragile or They Dance Alone are just genius. He's got some humorous songs too. So many songs, so little time. Great reaction!
i love this song (can you believe they used it for a car advert in the uk?) and i really like the way you look into songs. Sting is a British artist but with his band The Police, they made great songs like; Roxanne, Don't stand so close to me, English man in New York, Every Breath You Take (which P Diddy sampled for his Biggie Smalls I'll Be Missing You tribute. For which he has to pay Sting $2,000 day day for the rest of his life because he didn't ask permission.) And many more.
Paul Simon from Simon and Garfunkel, Peter Gabriel from Genesis, and Sting (originally from The Police) all became solo artists that incorporated ‘World Music ‘ into their songs, exposing Americans to a broader sound and mix of cultures. Have always enjoyed them immensely.
I love that you appreciated this song Shon, I've been suggesting it to you for a while. This song goes real nice when you're in a reflective mood sitting on the patio with a glass of bourbon. Thank you for the listen. ❤️🙏😎
I first heard this song in a documentary. Sting wanted to thank his fans with a concert from his villa in Italy. I think people submitted their names for a drawing so it wouldn’t just be rich people showing up but I’m not sure about that. Someone made a documentary of the whole process of contacting various musicians from multiple countries and getting together to decide what songs to perform and how to arrange them for the concert. The night before the big event they had a dress rehearsal attended by locals from the nearby town. It was a beautiful, festive, intimate atmosphere, and when they sang this song my sister absolutely fell in love with it. The next afternoon, a few hours before the concert (I think it was around four o’clock their time) all of a sudden their phones started ringing. It was September 11, 2001. Needless to say they were all in shock. They were left with a huge question of whether or not they should continue with the concert. I think at first Sting thought it would be disrespectful but he discussed it with the other musicians. They eventually decided to go ahead with it, partly because they had people who had come from various countries, including the United States, and they were alone at a time when people wanted to be in community. The feeling of the second concert was much more subdued than the dress rehearsal. Under the circumstances they decided to drop “Desert Rose” from their set list. Sorry, but I don’t remember the name of the documentary. I looked it up a year or so ago and it took me a while to find it. It was very good.
I was driving with my dad when this song came on the radio (when it first came out) and my 77 year old dad loved it. I was surprised that he enjoyed it and it became one of our car jams. He developed an appreciation for hip hop and I fell in love with swing music. The video encapsulates the clubbing style of the late 90's perfectly.
The man who sings with Sting (The Police) is the Algerian Cheb Mami. If Cheb had been born in Europe instead of Africa, he could have been bigger in fame than Sting. He can sing in several languages and his voice is like gold on velvet. Greetings from the Basque Country, Spain!
Your description of what you heard as a first time listener was so accurate. I first heard this song when it came out 23 years ago and I was drawn to its ability to just immerse you in its aura.
Desert Rose is wonderfully written and beautifully produced. It just shows you that music should absolutely have no language barrier at all. Paul Simon and Steve Hackett are also among those who have mixed so many different styles together in their songs.
From Sting's solo stuff, lot's to choose from, but I like "If I Ever Lost My Faith In You". Best use of the snare drum and Shon, you'll very much appreciate the genius of the lyrics.
Walking on the Moon, by the Police, Sting lead vocals, bass. Andy Summers guitar, Stewart Copeland, arguably the greatest drummer of all time, many feel that way.
I have loved this song ever since it first came out. But my love for it has only grown deeper after many experiences and friendships with people from Morocco, Egypt, and that entire region. For me, a desert rose is synonymous with Arabian people and culture, full of beauty, mystique, and history. Loved the reaction brother
Sting draws inspiration from lots of different musical genres - reggae being quite prominent. And they often have thoughtful meanings too. “Russians” and “Englishman in New York” are two that I would recommend.
Sting was the lead singer with "The Police" who were huge and had a ton of hits ( I bet some you have heard). He then went on to a huge solo career with a ton of hits. His solo stuff is pretty different from what he did with The Police, and it's all excellent! Hope you react to more Police and Sting. Keep up the good work!
Shon Sting was the bass player & lead singer of the band The Police before going solo. In his solo work he incorporates a lot of world music influences.
I"m no huge fan of Sting, but he put that Iranian gentleman on his record at the height of all that US/Iraq BS and there was some grumbling. I thought the performance was fabulous and I couldn't care less where the man was born. It's an excellent song and still in heavy rotation at my house. Three cheers for the Musical UN!
I love this song. I still have the CD I purchased when I first heard it and it was the only song I knew from the album. You still need to go back a ways with Sting. You can do that with his solo career alone but you also need to check out the Police, the group he was with initially. Have fun kid.
you really should explore "shape of my heart" and "Fragile" by sting and if you liked Rai you can check "Aicha" by cheb khalid and "ya rayeh" by Rashid Taha cheers :)
Try listening to Sting's "Englishman in New York." The song is about writer Quentin Crisp, who, at the age of 80, decided to move from London to New York. He's featured in the song's video.
now that i've seen your reaction i do think that the desert rose isn't a person at all. its the land, the country, the desert itself. it smells like roses. the sand, the air, life itself while being part of this nature. thats why he's also documenting the beauty of the landscape with the camcorder. every single piece feels special and unique to him. it's a lovelanguage in poetry and picture.
The song Sting does with Eric Clapton is called It’s Probably Me. You should check it out. I just discovered the song myself and just loved it. I think you would too.
All you need to know: Sting used to be the singer for a band in the 1900s called The Police and they had a huge hit in the 19 hundred and eighties called "Every Breath You Take" that was sampled by Diddy for "Missing You" when Biggie died. Well, turned out Mr. Diddy didn't properly secure the rights for the sample and has to pay Sting $2000 a day. There you are all caught up, go look that story up. :)
Not sure if you'll see this but I'm going to throw something your way that may pique your interest. Nick Drake released three albums (1969-72) in his lifetime but didn't achieve any sort of real fame until after his death. He's considered one of the best guitar players of all time. I'm going to throw one single from each album for you to pick from if you want something different to listen to, whether or not you do a reaction video. Three Hours - This is the longest single he ever produced, I believe, but definitely worth the listen. Northern Sky From the Morning Hope you enjoy.
Sting is the lead singer from the band "The Police". Go down BOTH rabbit holes. You will be VERY glad you did.
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The Algerian singer is Cheb Mami who is a respected artist in his own right. He's singing in Algerian Arabic and hia voice is amazing. Sting is the lead singer of the group called The Police.
His voice is amazing. Unfortunately, he spent some time in prison for kidnapping his ex GF to try and force her to get an abortion. That was quite a few years ago, but nonetheless, YIKES.
Don't forget Sting was also the bass player in The Police
@@shamajujuDamn! I still love sting and the song and Cheb's voice, but I'll never feel the same Elation while hearing this beautiful song as I felt 10 minutes ago.
You are going to enjoy all of his music! He is a masterful composer! Musically and lyrically!
The combination of Cheb and Sting is fabulous ❤
I am 46 years old. When this song came out it made a lot of people long for someone they haven't even met yet.
Sting is one of the greats! A true master storyteller and songwriter. Check out his music video for his song "Shape of My Heart". Sting always writes interesting songs with twists or new ways of looking at things. You're going to love this rabbit hole!
A unique master piece.....This song is a true trip
Sting one of my all-time favorites, what a music mastermind.
Sting "FORTRESS AROUND YOUR HEART" and "FRAGILE" (original videos)
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I love that song “Fragile.”
@@nitro_001newman2 it is sooo beautiful
You've reacted to four songs by the Police. Sting was the lead singer of the police. His solo catalog is HUGE! It's also all over the place style wise. Everything from jazz to country. He also sings in other languages. Heartbreakingly beautiful songs like Fragile or They Dance Alone are just genius. He's got some humorous songs too. So many songs, so little time. Great reaction!
i love this song (can you believe they used it for a car advert in the uk?) and i really like the way you look into songs. Sting is a British artist but with his band The Police, they made great songs like; Roxanne, Don't stand so close to me, English man in New York, Every Breath You Take (which P Diddy sampled for his Biggie Smalls I'll Be Missing You tribute. For which he has to pay Sting $2,000 day day for the rest of his life because he didn't ask permission.) And many more.
Paul Simon from Simon and Garfunkel, Peter Gabriel from Genesis, and Sting (originally from The Police) all became solo artists that incorporated ‘World Music ‘ into their songs, exposing Americans to a broader sound and mix of cultures. Have always enjoyed them immensely.
I love that you appreciated this song Shon, I've been suggesting it to you for a while. This song goes real nice when you're in a reflective mood sitting on the patio with a glass of bourbon. Thank you for the listen. ❤️🙏😎
I first heard this song in a documentary. Sting wanted to thank his fans with a concert from his villa in Italy. I think people submitted their names for a drawing so it wouldn’t just be rich people showing up but I’m not sure about that. Someone made a documentary of the whole process of contacting various musicians from multiple countries and getting together to decide what songs to perform and how to arrange them for the concert. The night before the big event they had a dress rehearsal attended by locals from the nearby town. It was a beautiful, festive, intimate atmosphere, and when they sang this song my sister absolutely fell in love with it.
The next afternoon, a few hours before the concert (I think it was around four o’clock their time) all of a sudden their phones started ringing. It was September 11, 2001. Needless to say they were all in shock. They were left with a huge question of whether or not they should continue with the concert. I think at first Sting thought it would be disrespectful but he discussed it with the other musicians. They eventually decided to go ahead with it, partly because they had people who had come from various countries, including the United States, and they were alone at a time when people wanted to be in community. The feeling of the second concert was much more subdued than the dress rehearsal. Under the circumstances they decided to drop “Desert Rose” from their set list.
Sorry, but I don’t remember the name of the documentary. I looked it up a year or so ago and it took me a while to find it. It was very good.
That was amazing. I love your analysis thanks. That line is incredible.
My favorite Sting song!!!😊
I love desert rose so much 😉🫶🏽
🎶music is life 🌎✌🏽
This song NEVER fails to give me chills. I'm SO glad you got to experience this. It's just so hauntingly beautiful :)
I was driving with my dad when this song came on the radio (when it first came out) and my 77 year old dad loved it. I was surprised that he enjoyed it and it became one of our car jams. He developed an appreciation for hip hop and I fell in love with swing music.
The video encapsulates the clubbing style of the late 90's perfectly.
The man who sings with Sting (The Police) is the Algerian Cheb Mami. If Cheb had been born in Europe instead of Africa, he could have been bigger in fame than Sting. He can sing in several languages and his voice is like gold on velvet.
Greetings from the Basque Country, Spain!
I’m not going to state the obvious cause others have said it, but his song shape of my heart is incredible.
Yeah that’s such a great song.
Check out the Police too. Sting was their lead singer for years. Your reactions impress me because you are so intelligent in your statements.
Your description of what you heard as a first time listener was so accurate. I first heard this song when it came out 23 years ago and I was drawn to its ability to just immerse you in its aura.
Nice reaction shon you have a great gift of making sense of songs.sting is amazing. Fields of gold is haunting its so good.
❤ this song. The whole CD is fire!
Desert Rose is wonderfully written and beautifully produced.
It just shows you that music should absolutely have no language barrier at all.
Paul Simon and Steve Hackett are also among those who have mixed so many different styles together in their songs.
I love this song it is so different. Another by Sting is Shape of My Heart another wonderful song.
From Sting's solo stuff, lot's to choose from, but I like "If I Ever Lost My Faith In You". Best use of the snare drum and Shon, you'll very much appreciate the genius of the lyrics.
Walking on the Moon, by the Police, Sting lead vocals, bass. Andy Summers guitar, Stewart Copeland, arguably the greatest drummer of all time, many feel that way.
I have loved this song ever since it first came out. But my love for it has only grown deeper after many experiences and friendships with people from Morocco, Egypt, and that entire region. For me, a desert rose is synonymous with Arabian people and culture, full of beauty, mystique, and history. Loved the reaction brother
Sting And Stevie Wonder goes so insanely Hard. Definitely check it out.🎉😮
Sting draws inspiration from lots of different musical genres - reggae being quite prominent. And they often have thoughtful meanings too. “Russians” and “Englishman in New York” are two that I would recommend.
Sting was the lead singer with "The Police" who were huge and had a ton of hits ( I bet some you have heard). He then went on to a huge solo career with a ton of hits. His solo stuff is pretty different from what he did with The Police, and it's all excellent! Hope you react to more Police and Sting. Keep up the good work!
About a year ago I saw Sting perform this song in concert at the Hollywood Bowl. It was a special night.
Still gives me chills. You can feel the emotion
Shon Sting was the bass player & lead singer of the band The Police before going solo. In his solo work he incorporates a lot of world music influences.
I"m no huge fan of Sting, but he put that Iranian gentleman on his record at the height of all that US/Iraq BS and there was some grumbling. I thought the performance was fabulous and I couldn't care less where the man was born. It's an excellent song and still in heavy rotation at my house. Three cheers for the Musical UN!
I love this…everytime I hear it, I realize again, why.
My favorite song by Sting is Streets Of Gold.
Another great song off the same album is "A THOUSAND YEARS" ❤
I also love “Brand New Day”.
Beautiful
Lil dude singing with Sting does absolutely everything for me. 🥵
Well played sister!!
Have you ever heard a song begins with mild scream Roxanne? That’s Sting lead singer The Police
Fields of Gold is a beautiful love song, and for something out-of-this-world eerie, listen to The Police's Synchronicity II
It doesn’t matter which language it’s in it sounds amazing, thank you Shon.
Hell yeaaahhhhh 🔥 this song is one of a kind glad you reacted to it ❤
I love this song. I still have the CD I purchased when I first heard it and it was the only song I knew from the album. You still need to go back a ways with Sting. You can do that with his solo career alone but you also need to check out the Police, the group he was with initially. Have fun kid.
You've done Police. He's there singer.
you really should explore "shape of my heart" and "Fragile" by sting
and if you liked Rai you can check "Aicha" by cheb khalid and "ya rayeh" by Rashid Taha
cheers :)
Try listening to Sting's "Englishman in New York." The song is about writer Quentin Crisp, who, at the age of 80, decided to move from London to New York. He's featured in the song's video.
You’ll love Sting and Shaggy great album they’ve made!!
You have probably heard Sting when he was with The Police - songs like Every Breath You Take and Roxanne.
now that i've seen your reaction i do think that the desert rose isn't a person at all. its the land, the country, the desert itself. it smells like roses. the sand, the air, life itself while being part of this nature. thats why he's also documenting the beauty of the landscape with the camcorder. every single piece feels special and unique to him. it's a lovelanguage in poetry and picture.
Love this one!
The song Sting does with Eric Clapton is called It’s Probably Me. You should check it out. I just discovered the song myself and just loved it. I think you would too.
A good song . I Guess it was in the movie lethal weapon .
All you need to know: Sting used to be the singer for a band in the 1900s called The Police and they had a huge hit in the 19 hundred and eighties called "Every Breath You Take" that was sampled by Diddy for "Missing You" when Biggie died. Well, turned out Mr. Diddy didn't properly secure the rights for the sample and has to pay Sting $2000 a day. There you are all caught up, go look that story up. :)
Love this ❤🎉
You can imagine how good this song was in a car commercial.
Listen to some of his other music! He is brilliant!
Try Big and Rich “Save a horse ride a Cowboy
Try Peter Gabriel "In Your Eyes" live with Youssou N'Dour.
Sting is a solo artist. He use 2 sing with the band The Police.
Muito 🤩 top bom ❤
Jaguar paid for this video so they could use it in thier advertising.
Not sure if you'll see this but I'm going to throw something your way that may pique your interest.
Nick Drake released three albums (1969-72) in his lifetime but didn't achieve any sort of real fame until after his death. He's considered one of the best guitar players of all time. I'm going to throw one single from each album for you to pick from if you want something different to listen to, whether or not you do a reaction video.
Three Hours - This is the longest single he ever produced, I believe, but definitely worth the listen.
Northern Sky
From the Morning
Hope you enjoy.
listen to a thousand years by sting similar theme
Bryan Adams, Sting, Rod Stewart: All For Love (The Three Musketeers soundtrack) ...3 icons on one movie track. You'll love it
This is music for grownups!
Sting was lead vocal on the group named The Police and after the group disbanded he had a very fruitful solo career.
You should check out Faouzia’s cover of this song. She’s amazing.