"The Soul Cages" is a song by English singer-songwriter Sting, released in April 1991 as the third commercial single from his third album The Soul Cages (1991). It was written by Sting with Dominic Miller, produced by Hugh Padgham and became the first song to win the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards.
Reception
Pan-European magazine Music & Media called it the "most rocking release so far", while noting the "occasional heavy guitar gives the song an extra dimension." In a retrospective review of The Soul Cages for Ultimate Classic Rock, Anne Zaleski called it a "hulking dirge with an '80s AOR hangover, courtesy of Dominic Miller's sturdy electric guitar strokes, evocative sax from Branford Marsalis and organ from David Sancious".
Track listings According to the 12" single liner notes: "The Soul Cages" – 5:51 "Walking In Your Footsteps" (live) – 4:51 "Don't Stand So Close to Me" (live) – 4:59 "Ooh La La Hugh" – 2:46
Charts Chart (1991) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report) N.B. The Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA between mid-1983 and 12 June 1988. 135UK Airplay (Music Week) 47
Awards +Grammy Awards Year Award Result 1992 Best Rock Song
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