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Sting Debuts New Song Inspired By Recent Deaths

Sting 57TH & 9TH

Sting recently debuted a new song on Later… With Jools Holland.  The song “50,000” was inspired by the recent deaths performers like David Bowie, Prince, Lemmy, and Glenn Frey.

Sting recently explained that “50,000” reflects on mortality even though it does not mention any of the deceased stars by name.  The number in the title refers to fans singing and raising their hands, while the performer recognizes that the adulation cannot change the fact that he is mortal.

Check out Sting’s “50,000.”

“50,000” will appear on Sting’s upcoming album 57TH & 9TH, which hits stores and the Internet on November 11, 2016. As Rolling Stone reports, the album will be Sting’s first “rock” album since 2003 when Sting released Sacred Love.

What do you think of “50,000”? Leave your two cents in the comments.

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