A great album. And i loved and ated this song blasting as i would take long rides along the coast dreaming of far away adventures back when this album came out. (Note) who are the 2 bastards who disliked this song???!!!
@22fret you said it...weird thing was i didnt like it initially, cuz nothing likr the sun was so uptempo compared with soul cages but it became my all time sting fav sting album
Awesome version I remember when this was released in late 1990/91 and reading an article that this album was made in coping with his fathers death. I lost my dad a short time later and after all this time it takes me right back there
My mom would play the Soul Cages tape repeatedly on her weekend 6 hour drives to visit her dying mother. I was little but I remember her driving in silence at 3 in the morning and flipping the tape to hear it all over again. That cassette tape really spoke to her during that time. But to me it's timeless.
Nope, that's definitely Vinnie Colaiuta. Keith Carlock doesn't wear glasses and, if that video is indeed from the Soul Cages era, he was 20-21 at that time and had not played with Sting yet.
I still remember when Sting released this album. He was much critizied for "The Sould Cages" because of the very melancholic feeling. I always thought "The Soul Cages" was something very special, very personal. Always loved it, especially this song. My father died exactly one year ago. Always loved the lyrics but right now words can't express how I feel about them. And this is a very amazing version of that song.
so true... Unlike some of Sting's other albums, Soul Cages is a bit of an acquired taste. It took me a while to warm up to it, but over time I got more and more out of it each time I listened..
It's like the anti-thesis to most of todays "bubble gum" music that you love instantly and then grow tired of the 3rd time you hear it.
so true... Unlike some of Sting's other albums, Soul Cages is a bit of an acquired taste. It took me a while to warm up to it, but over time I got more and more out of it each time I listened..
It's like the anti-thesis to most of todays "bubble gum" music that you love instantly and then grow tired of the 3rd time you hear it.
Love it, too. I grew up with his music. I remember him and a german musician the first singers I heard when I was a little girl. "The Soul Cages" is a great album although it has a special sound. Don't understand why he got negative critics for this...Artists try out again and again...It's just wonderful...with a special feeling. You can hear it. PLUS: I have to say that "Why should I cry for you?" is one of the best songs from Sting!
I am not sure if this is available on DVD. I have it on VHS tape - MTV Unplugged 1992 I think. I bought it recently on Amazon. My favorite albums- Blue Turtles; Ten Summoner's Tales; Mercury Falling. Also like the "At the Movies" CD.
Many thanks. Never seen this. Obviously passed under my radar at some point so grateful for the post. Saw The Police for first time in 26 years last month and the 100 quid or so for the privilege just didn't matter. Not for this guy (not forgetting Stewart and Andy).
I remember hearing this for the first time not long after my father died and I just started sobbing. How great it must be to able to craft grief into such an incredible song. Sends chills down my spine!
Excellent and very deep song. He wrote it after his father's death, as a way of sharing a recurring dream. The imagery is awesome. He gets lost at sea... rescued by a boat... realises that his father is at the wheel... how beautiful is that? Very deep when you see the double meaning.
The version of Tea in the Sahara on this video is amazing...I still have a VHS & heard it was out of print, never to be released as DVD-- any one know? Shoulda been a EP CD, every song like a cafe jazz reinvention of the originals.
sting's father died during the making of this album and alot of the songs are about his dad and he ocean
MariposaGirl1981 5 months ago
A great album. And i loved and ated this song blasting as i would take long rides along the coast dreaming of far away adventures back when this album came out. (Note) who are the 2 bastards who disliked this song???!!!
itsjustnopinionok 7 months ago
stupenda :')
TheInvisiblesun 1 year ago
JESUS!!! He's voice is so pure in these years. 92:-)
elidemsitz 1 year ago
Back when Sting wrote and played good music.
His latest music is garbage.
takidigits13 1 year ago
And I thought the original was great...
InvisibleSun97 1 year ago
SUBLIME!!!!!!!
GeneralRB 1 year ago 2
great song from one of the most impressive, touching and personal albums ever!
goldstadt 1 year ago 2
This entire album is brilliant start to finish. The live show for it was just as amazing. My favorite Sting album by far.
Babaziba 1 year ago 2
@Babaziba I love The Soul Cages album. It's probably the most underrated album I've ever heard.
NoelGallagherIsGod 1 year ago 3
aaaaaahh!!.....
GURAKASCA 1 year ago
The Soul Cages surely is his best album. I love it...
22fret 1 year ago
@22fret you said it...weird thing was i didnt like it initially, cuz nothing likr the sun was so uptempo compared with soul cages but it became my all time sting fav sting album
beetlenutz64 1 year ago
Awesome version I remember when this was released in late 1990/91 and reading an article that this album was made in coping with his fathers death. I lost my dad a short time later and after all this time it takes me right back there
jeters318 1 year ago
its vinnie! in my opinon, stings best drummer for his solo stuff. ( but thats just my opinon)
C12B 1 year ago
@C12B It's the right opinion, and Sting knows that too:) This is an amazing line-up, an amazing performance.
kirk7524875248 1 year ago
This is my favorite song from this album. The silent parts, the build up, the cymbals helping me visualizing a wild sea-just stunning
Auntkekebaby 2 years ago
Just gorgeous!
icanwaitanotherday 2 years ago
The drummer is,of course,the inimitable Vinnie Colaiuta - Keith was a mere 18 yrs old at the time of SC.
All4Seasons 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Listen to best acustic cover of this song here on Youtube.
Look for Primeiro Instinto.
That's Amazing!!!!
Antonio331000 2 years ago
My mom would play the Soul Cages tape repeatedly on her weekend 6 hour drives to visit her dying mother. I was little but I remember her driving in silence at 3 in the morning and flipping the tape to hear it all over again. That cassette tape really spoke to her during that time. But to me it's timeless.
lawofmurphy3 2 years ago 4
That's Keith Carlock not Vinnie
mcw2112 2 years ago
Nope, that's definitely Vinnie Colaiuta. Keith Carlock doesn't wear glasses and, if that video is indeed from the Soul Cages era, he was 20-21 at that time and had not played with Sting yet.
Fairlight60 2 years ago
yes, Sting's making it! check out new album's Christmas at Sea ))
culpritto 2 years ago
btw what concert is this? the name of the concert? Thanks!
GSRobbert 2 years ago
Amazing, Sting is the greatest. Really love his jazz influenced songs
GSRobbert 2 years ago 3
One of my favorite songs by ANY artist!
GrassySound 2 years ago
My favourite sting song..and album too..
"The soul cages" So dark and deep like the ocean..
melantoriano 2 years ago 5
these lyrics drive to tears
Desaintexupery 3 years ago 3
No question, his best LP. Genius. And the answer to "Why Should I Cry For You" is on the 1999 release "Ghost Story" on Brand New Day.
onecoatsam 3 years ago 7
INTERESTING!!! Thats the first time I have ever heard that. ANd sting doesnt mention it on his website.
Rlodance 2 years ago
fabulous post.
amazing sting.
5 *stars*
favourited.
manhattanmaryanne 3 years ago 6
Just magnificent!
kirk7524875248 3 years ago 20
I still remember when Sting released this album. He was much critizied for "The Sould Cages" because of the very melancholic feeling. I always thought "The Soul Cages" was something very special, very personal. Always loved it, especially this song. My father died exactly one year ago. Always loved the lyrics but right now words can't express how I feel about them. And this is a very amazing version of that song.
dossdn 1 year ago 3
@dossdn
so true... Unlike some of Sting's other albums, Soul Cages is a bit of an acquired taste. It took me a while to warm up to it, but over time I got more and more out of it each time I listened..
It's like the anti-thesis to most of todays "bubble gum" music that you love instantly and then grow tired of the 3rd time you hear it.
dejar44 10 months ago
@dossdn
so true... Unlike some of Sting's other albums, Soul Cages is a bit of an acquired taste. It took me a while to warm up to it, but over time I got more and more out of it each time I listened..
It's like the anti-thesis to most of todays "bubble gum" music that you love instantly and then grow tired of the 3rd time you hear it.
dejar44 10 months ago
@dossdn
Love it, too. I grew up with his music. I remember him and a german musician the first singers I heard when I was a little girl. "The Soul Cages" is a great album although it has a special sound. Don't understand why he got negative critics for this...Artists try out again and again...It's just wonderful...with a special feeling. You can hear it. PLUS: I have to say that "Why should I cry for you?" is one of the best songs from Sting!
greenyKIZ 9 months ago
He dedicated this album to his decised father, just like he did with his album 'nothing like a sun ...' for his mother.
You'll notice ( if you've listened the whole album) that songs are story-like and are talking about father-son relationships :)
Kazekane 3 years ago 4
My favorite album so far, love the guitar ambience in it, this is good one for live performance
Kazekane 3 years ago 5
One of the best songs off of Sting's best album! Awesome! Wish this was available on CD.
atquinn1975 3 years ago 7
Brilliant album, arguably his best. I had the privledge of seeing it performed live at the time of its release in Seattle.
latta4 3 years ago 6
this song is a masterpiece its lyrics are so increbile and Sting is a giant
hypereternity 3 years ago 15
Such an amazing composition , Soul Cages Has To Be One Of The Best Written Albums Of All Time , I Love It So Much , This Song Is So Incrediable .
drums127 3 years ago 7
There is a fantastic version of this song he performed at Montreaux in 1991.
onecoatsam 3 years ago 2
Yeah, Soul Cages BESTEST album of the Nineties
hypno59 3 years ago 7
if a prayer today is spoken
please offer it for me
when the bridge to the Heaven is broken
and you're lost in a wild wild sea
dAvrilthebear 3 years ago 2
Sting at his best--this is my favorite song.
masterorca 4 years ago 5
Fantastic
takidigits13 4 years ago
I love the whole soul cages album. just amazing!
djnutz77 4 years ago 2
I am not sure if this is available on DVD. I have it on VHS tape - MTV Unplugged 1992 I think. I bought it recently on Amazon. My favorite albums- Blue Turtles; Ten Summoner's Tales; Mercury Falling. Also like the "At the Movies" CD.
sting8209 4 years ago
hi, is this dvd named accoustic?
thanks
persianlover2 4 years ago
Many thanks. Never seen this. Obviously passed under my radar at some point so grateful for the post. Saw The Police for first time in 26 years last month and the 100 quid or so for the privilege just didn't matter. Not for this guy (not forgetting Stewart and Andy).
damidob 4 years ago
Good singer/songwriter, complete wanker!
trumpetbeek 4 years ago
Kool video, any chance of you uploading the rest of the program. I videoed it yrs ago (rock of the north with a commentary by Bob Geldof).
Corrupt1592 4 years ago
I am so happy that my time on this planet has intersected with this man's....Sting's genius leaves me speechless.....well,almost :)
All4Seasons 4 years ago 3
This album saved my life ...
Kathleenniemann 4 years ago
How so?
ghostfredrickj 4 years ago
my sting's favourite song...better with electric guitar..
melantoriano 4 years ago
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner- Perhaps the greatest songwriter of them all.
Soul Cages in a tremendous album but I have a preference for Ten Summoner's Tales. (7 Days, Shape of my Heart etc..wow...absolute brilliance)
leslie535 4 years ago
yup Ten Summoner's seems to be his peak, although Mercury Falling had a lot of good songs too...
SunnyCool 4 years ago
This is the Best album ever and i mean not just Sting's best album ever but the best album of all time music had to offer us mortals Period
normandtardif 4 years ago
I remember hearing this for the first time not long after my father died and I just started sobbing. How great it must be to able to craft grief into such an incredible song. Sends chills down my spine!
2old2Rock 5 years ago
Soul Cages was his best work outside of the Police.
BPOCKET 5 years ago 3
Wow, an amazing performance.
Wampaa 5 years ago
Dreamy. Ethereal. This song was like a lullaby that used to send me to dream land. Love it. A gem from the Soul Cages.
julianmcmahonfan 5 years ago
Excellent and very deep song. He wrote it after his father's death, as a way of sharing a recurring dream. The imagery is awesome. He gets lost at sea... rescued by a boat... realises that his father is at the wheel... how beautiful is that? Very deep when you see the double meaning.
kellis65 5 years ago
I can never listen to this song and not picture a boat in a storm...
sbarbu 5 years ago 2
The version of Tea in the Sahara on this video is amazing...I still have a VHS & heard it was out of print, never to be released as DVD-- any one know? Shoulda been a EP CD, every song like a cafe jazz reinvention of the originals.
amazingstarbeam 5 years ago
No Manu on drums? :( His drumwork was the best part of the song.
VampiricYouth 5 years ago
I cannot believe that you are complaining about a lineup of Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and Omar Hakim(I think) on percussion.
Benfranklinjuice 5 years ago
Correction: That's definitely someone else on percussion. I couldn't see because of the blurriness.
Benfranklinjuice 5 years ago
That's Vinx on the Djembe.
drummereye 5 years ago
Actually I think Dominic Miller's typically underrated guitar playing is the best part of the song. But Manu's drumming is also great.
roushsn95 2 years ago 3
It's Vinnie Colaiuta on drums, not Manu Katché...
FrancescoGuardi 2 years ago
Yes, we know. Talking about the studio version.
roushsn95 2 years ago