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"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot " is a song by the English musician Sting . It was released as the lead single from his fifth solo studio album Mercury Falling soul -influenced track was inspired by a friend suffering from AIDS , and the impact such an event can have on one's outlook on life.[2]
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" reached the top 20 in Sting's native UK.[3] Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 1997 Grammy Awards .[4]
Background
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"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" was inspired by a friend of Sting's who was suffering from AIDS. Sting described it as a "song about death, or dealing with death in a way that offers some sort of hope".[2]
Musically, the song was influenced by Stax artists such as Otis Redding ; Percy Sledge and Aretha Franklin were also listed as significant influences.[5] Memphis Horns to play on the track.[5]
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" became a top 20 hit in the UK, peaking at number 15.[3] Billboard Hot 100Adult Alternative Airplay chart, peaking at number 3.[6] [6]
Track listing
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All tracks written by Sting , except "Someone to Watch Over Me " written by George and Ira Gershwin .
Standard CD single
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" (Edit) – 4:31
"Englishman in New York " – 4:27
"The Bed's Too Big Without You " – 6:05
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" (LP Version) – 6:41
CD maxi–single (US and Japan)
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" (LP Version) – 6:41
"The Bed's Too Big Without You" – 6:05
"Someone to Watch Over Me " – 4:00
"Englishman in New York" – 4:27
Remixes by A & G Division
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" (A & G Classic Edit) – 4:38
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" (A & G Full Testament Mix) – 12:32
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" (A & G Great Divide Mix) – 7:40
"Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" (A & G Great Divide Dub) – 12:29
Charts
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References
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^ a b "Sting Chart History" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 25 February 2023 .
^ Kot, Greg (8 January 1997). "Pumpkins a Smash with 7 Grammy Nominations" . Chicago Tribune . Retrieved 25 February 2023 .
^ a b "Mercury Falling Tour Programme" . sting.com . 1996. Retrieved 26 February 2023 .
^ a b "Sting Chart History" . Billboard . Retrieved 25 February 2023 .
^ "Sting – Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" . ARIA Top 50 Singles .
^ "Sting Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)" . Billboard
^ "Sting – Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts .
^ "Sting – Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" . Top Digital Download .
^ "Sting – Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" (in Dutch). Single Top 100 .
^ "Sting: Artist Chart History" . Official Charts Company .
^ "Sting Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard
^ "Sting Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)" . Billboard
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