Sting - Englishman In New York - The Complete Chicago Sessions Link

Various versions of this bootleg exist, notably released by labels like Kiss The Stone (KTS) and more recently by Leftfield Media . Track Selection (Common Tracks) Source Session If I Ever Lose My Faith In You Fields of Gold A Day in the Life (Beatles cover) Mad About You March 1991 Message in a Bottle March 1991 The Soul Cages March 1991

Recorded at Westwood One Studios in Chicago, shortly after the release of Ten Summoner's Tales . Various versions of this bootleg exist, notably released

The core quartet for these sessions typically includes: Sting: Vocals and bass (often upright/acoustic). Dominic Miller: Acoustic guitar. Vinnie Colaiuta: Drums and percussion. David Sancious: Keyboards and piano. Featured Performance: "Englishman in New York" Dominic Miller: Acoustic guitar

The song was originally written as a tribute to Quentin Crisp , a famously eccentric English writer and gay icon who moved to New York's Bowery neighborhood at age 71. Featured Performance: "Englishman in New York" The song

While the studio track features a famous reggae-influenced beat and a "Bach-style" classical bridge, the Chicago session version emphasizes a laid-back, acoustic jazz feel. Tracklist and Releases

The version of "Englishman in New York" found in these sessions—specifically the 1993 recording—is celebrated for its intimate, jazzy atmosphere that diverges from the 1987 studio original.