Desert Rose

by Sting

Type: Single
Released: 17 January 2000
Label: A&M
Country: United Kingdom
Length: 17:33
Community rating: 3.3/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A single from 'Brand New Day', 'Desert Rose' pairs Sting with Algerian raï singer Cheb Mami, whose Arabic vocal answers Sting's English verses over a dance rhythm. Written as a meditation on longing, it became an unexpected international hit after its use in a car advertisement.

Genres

Adult Contemporary
Worldbeat
Pop

Descriptors: melodic, atmospheric, rhythmic, male-vocals, guitars

Tracklist

Desert Rose (Radio Edit) (3:54)
Desert Rose (Melodic Club Mix Radio Edit) (4:44)
Brand New Day (Murlyn Mix) (5:01)
Brand New Day (Murlyn Radio Mix) (3:54)

Credits

Victor Calderone - remix, producer [additional], remix
Bag & Arnthor - remix, producer [additional]
Arun Chakraverty - mastered by
Alar Suurna - mixed by
Pierre Terrasson - photography by
Kipper - producer