Englishman in New York - Sting - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Sting's "Englishman in New York" is the third single from his 1988 album ...Nothing Like the Sun. It was co-produced by Sting and Neil Dorfsman, whose diverse production and engineering credits include Dire Straits, Carly Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Paul McCartney, and Björk. Musically, the song is a mix of jazz, dub, and rock music, featuring instrumentation such as saxophone, electric piano, and a drum machine. Its lyrics were inspired by English social commentator Quentin Crisp, whose attitudes were similar to those of the song's narrator. Sting, in character, laments the poor manners and shifty culture of New York City. He believes that New York's entire atmosphere rewards unethical behavior, while wanting to be notable for his better attributes such as modesty, propriety, and gentleness. "Englishman in New York" was a success, reaching the Top 100 in several European countries and the United States, as well as making it to the Top 10 in South Africa.