Released as the fourth single from the album in June 1993, this track is celebrated for its evocative, atmospheric quality.
This report explores two of Sting’s most enduring songs, and "Fields of Gold," both released in 1993 as part of his fourth solo studio album, Ten Summoner's Tales . Overview: Ten Summoner's Tales (1993) Sting - If I Ever Lose My Faith In You Fields of Gold
The song famously begins with a flattened fifth (tritone), a chord historically banned by the church as "the devil's music," which creates a sense of unease before transitioning into a melodic pop-rock track. Accolades & Charting: Grammy Award: Won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (1994). Released as the fourth single from the album
Sting describes the song as being in two parts: a specific list of institutions he has lost faith in (politics, media, science, technology) and a vague, undefined "You" in whom he still finds hope. This "You" could represent romantic love, God, a friend, or oneself. Accolades & Charting: Grammy Award: Won Best Male
Heavy metal band Disturbed released a popular cover version in 2020. 2. "Fields of Gold"
Released as the album's on February 1, 1993, this track became one of Sting's definitive solo hits.