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

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

Recorded at Westwood One Studios in Chicago, shortly after the release of Ten Summoner's Tales . While the studio track features a famous reggae-influenced

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. Dominic Miller: Acoustic guitar

is a highly-regarded unofficial compilation and bootleg recording that captures two separate acoustic radio performances broadcast from Chicago in the early 1990s. The collection is notable for its "unplugged," stripped-down arrangements of Sting's solo hits and Police classics, including a prominent version of "Englishman in New York" . Session Overview and Recording Details While the studio track features a famous reggae-influenced

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"

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

Watch this high-quality live performance of 'Englishman in New York' from the Chicago sessions: STING-Complete Chicago Sessions-Englishman In New York YouTube• Sep 24, 2011 Sting – Complete Chicago Sessions - Discogs