"Mad About You" is a song by English artist Sting, released in March 1991 by A&M Records as the second single from his third studio album The Soul Cages (1991). The song’s lyrics are based on the story of King David from the book of Samuel. The single did not match the success of its predecessor, "All This Time", only reaching number 56 on the UK Singles Chart and missing the US Billboard Hot 100 completely.
Critical reception Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote: "Mostly he sounds calculated, but Sting can still be a thrill. This second single, the best track from his new album The Soul Cages, is destined for greatness." Billboard described the song as a "delicate, well-worded midtempo pop song" and thought that the single remix possessed "a beefier backbeat".
Live performances In March 2026, Sting performed the song as part of a live concert titled Sounds like Art he gave at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Charts +Weekly chart performance for "Mad About You" Chart (1991) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report) N.B. The Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA between mid-1983 and 12 June 1988.109Canada Top Singles (RPM)Canada Top Singles RPM71Israel (IBA) Search "Sting" for Israeli chart history.2Italy (Musica e dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Sting".13UK Airplay (Music Week)21
+Annual chart rankings for "Mad About You"Chart (1991)PositionItaly (Musica e dischi)61
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