Sting's 'The Bridge' connects phases of his life and career
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- Sting, "If It's Love"
- Sting, "The Bridge"
- Sting, "(Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay"
- Sting, "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free"
- The Police, "So Lonely"
- Sting, "For Her Love"
When you cross a bridge – whether you're walking or you're driving in your car – you probably don't think too much about the bridge itself. Who built it? How did they do it? A bridge is an impressive feat of engineering, and building one can be a dangerous, risky undertaking. It takes you from one stable place to another. And in a time of tumult and uncertainty, Sting decided to build his own bridge.
In this session, Sting discusses his latest album, The Bridge. It's an album that connects phases of his own life and career. We'll also talk about the latest stage of his career, one that sees him bringing back songs from his Police days, too.