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Upon Reflection
- Words + Music | Vol. 12
- Narrated by: Sting
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Before he was nicknamed “Sting” by the leader of a local show band in northeast England, Gordon Sumner knew he was meant for more than his working-class background promised. He just didn’t know how to get there. In Upon Reflection, hear the singular talent trace his unlikely rise from his days as a young husband and father working as a local schoolteacher, to risking everything on a fateful move to London, and joining an aspiring punk band called The Police.
The worldwide success of The Police was only the beginning of Sting’s four decades of glory, disappointment, accomplishment, and unexpected good fortune. Featuring new recordings of “Roxanne”, “Message in a Bottle”, “Fields of Gold”, and other classics, Upon Reflection finds the iconic artist revealing his fascinating journey in intimate detail. Hear how a provincial boy determined to make his artistic mark, found his way, and changed our musical landscape.
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- Marc Leblanc
- 2022-01-25
Upon Reflection
I have been a fan of Sting all my life. This Audible masterpiece has permitted me to appreciate his songs even more now knowing what inspired their creation. Thank you Sting for sharing these precious moments of your life.
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- Sue Kelley
- 2023-06-16
Amazing storyteller even better soothing voice
Have been a fan ever since Englishman in New York, his music and voice got better with every song thereafter. Loved the jazzy renditions of his hit songs throughout this audible performance.
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- Jilly
- 2023-06-21
I loved it.
Sting's words were inspiring. I loved hearing his insights on his journey to success. I found this book to be enriching and inspiring. thank you for this gem.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-11-27
Driven to Tears
I absolutely adored this audible. As a long time fan of Sting, I loved his storytelling, the placement of the acoustic versions, the song choices, and learning the intimate details. This is my favourite audible — hands down. Thank you for sharing.
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- Lynn
- 2022-02-08
The only problem was it was too short.
Absolutely loved hearing Sting tell his story in his own words. He comes from an area where I lived as a little kid, and where my father grew up, Wallsend. So I know what he’s talking about. I loved hearing the Geordie creep out here and there. The songs were great, of course, and it was just really nice to hear the story. I just wish it had been longer. Maybe audible can convince him to narrate Broken Music, his biography. If you are a Sting fan, you will love this!
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- Julien Paton
- 2023-03-09
A great discovery ...
I adored to discover the life and music of Sting thru such a well narated book!
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- Jacquelyn
- 2023-06-21
Amazing
I loved this ! It was very interesting to hear Sting describe his life and the music was amazing! Thank you
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