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
The "Complete" sessions are actually comprised of two distinct live-in-studio events recorded for the Timothy White Sessions and broadcast via the Westwood One radio network. 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
Recorded during the promotional cycle for The Soul Cages .
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.
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
