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Song Info

"Desert Rose" is a single by Sting from his album Brand New Day (1999). The song peaked at #15 in the UK Singles Chart and #17 in the US Billboard Hot 100. The song is noted for Sting's duet performance with Algerian raï singer Cheb Mami, creating a distinct world music feel to the song. It also has a popular music video featuring Sting taking a trip through the desert in a Jaguar S-Type and then going to a nightclub to perform the song with Cheb Mami. After shooting the video, Read more...

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Song Stats

Highest chart position:

15

Weeks in the chart:

6

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Awards

This song has not won any awards that are recognised by Song of the Decade. We include BRIT Awards, Ivor Novello Awards, NME Awards, MTV Europe Awards, MOBO Awards and BPI Awards.

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dhelms

@ 7:28pm on 9 November 2009

Sting never disappoints...always exploring and combining sounds from all cultures and blending them into songs that take the listener to new places and experiences.