Sting reveals the classic song that made him wonder "what it must be like to have a number one record", and made him pursue rock superstardom with The Police.

The classic song that made Sting want to pursue rock music stardom

1993 ballad 'All For Love' featured Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting.

The Story of... 'All For Love' by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting

Song Facts

Sting belted out The Human League's synth-pop classic 'Don't You Want Me' for karaoke showdown.

When Sting belted out The Human League's 'Don't You Want Me' for a karaoke TV show

Sting has announced five concert dates in the UK and Ireland, with Blondie revealed as a special guest.

Sting announces 2024 UK outdoor tour, with special guest Blondie joining for Irish dates

Sting and Trudie Styler at the 18th Rome Film Festival, October 23, 2023.

Sting and wife Trudie are pictured head over heels after 30 years of marriage

An unearthed video shows the singer performing one of his greatest hits, 'Every Breath You Take' accompanied by a local Italian band and a crowd of delighted locals.

Incredible moment Sting performs 'Every Breath You Take' with a local Italian band

In a full-circle moment, Gwen Stefani got to perform with her idol Sting after first meeting him as a starstruck 13-year old teenager.

When Gwen Stefani got to perform with her idol Sting after meeting him as a teenager

The inspiration for Christopher Nolan's new blockbuster Oppenheimer about "the father of the atomic bomb" came from an unlikely source: a Sting song.

How a Sting song inspired Christopher Nolan to make blockbuster film Oppenheimer

Sting looks incredible for his age. But what are his secrets?

How does Sting manage to keep in incredible shape in his 70s? Police singer reveals all

The Police star, 71, revealed that while he wasn't close to George Michael, he had a lot of respect for the star's rise for pop star to "serious songwriter and artist".

Sting reveals the George Michael lyric he wishes he'd written: 'I love that line'

Trudie Styler's favourite Sting song is an unexpected choice.

Sting reveals which of his songs wife Trudie Styler loves the most

In a new interview, Sting has poured cold water on rumours of a future reunion with The Police.

Sting reveals why The Police will never ever be reuniting again

Stewart Copeland talks to Smooth Radio

The Police's Stewart Copeland says trio are good friends now, after years of "tension"

Music

Paul McCartney has written an enviable repertoire of songs. But he envies one particular artist for writing a song he wished he had.

The only song Paul McCartney desperately wished he’d written was a Sting classic

Paul McCartney

Sting and Trudie Styler have been together for 40 years

Sting celebrates 30th anniversary with wife Trudie Styler in heartwarming photos

Sting reveals the origin of his stage name – even though it started as a joke

Sting reveals the origin of his stage name – even though it started as a joke

Despite their relatively short existence, The Police became one of the best-selling bands of all time. (Photo: Showtime/Getty)

The Police's 10 best songs ever, ranked

Michael J Fox recreates iconic Back to the Future performance with Sting at charity event

Michael J Fox recreates iconic Back to the Future performance with Sting at charity event

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