Gregory Porter performs It's Probably Me at the Polar Music Prize Ceremony 2017
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Published 2017-06-22
(Gordon Sumner, Eric Clapton, Michael Kamen)
Performed by Gregory Porter, The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Hans Ek and the Polar Music Prize band at the Polar Music Prize Ceremony 2017
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Sting and Wayne Shorter received the Polar Music Prize on June 15, 2017 at a ceremony at Konserthuset Stockholm, Sweden. Several artists honored the Laureates together with the The Royal Stockholm Philarmonic Orchestra, led by maestro Hans Ek.
Artists performing in tribute to Sting and Wayne Shorter, included Gregory Porter, Jennie Abrahamson, Lennart Åberg, Marius Neset, José Feliciano ( • José Feliciano performs Every Breath ... ), Jelena Krstic, Josefin Runsteen, Ane Brun ( • Ane Brun and friends perform Why Shou... ), Linnea Olsson, Fredrik Ljungqvist and The Tallest Man On Earth ( • The Tallest Man On Earth performs Rox... ).
José Feliciano also read the citation for Sting ( • Sting receives the Polar Music Prize ... ):
"The 2017 Polar Music Prize is awarded to the singer, musician and composer Sting, real name Gordon Sumner, from Wallsend in Northumberland. Sting grew up in a shipyard town in northeastern England. As a child his thoughts and dreams roamed as far as the ships that sailed from his town. Internal and external travel has also characterised his music. As a member of the trio The Police, and later as a solo artist, Sting has never sat back and rested on his laurels; he has put down his anchor in more musical harbours than perhaps any other artist of his generation. As a composer, Sting has combined classic pop with virtuoso musicianship and an openness to all genres and sounds from around the world. Sting is a true citizen of the world, who has also been indefatigable in using his position as an arena-filling artist to promote human rights."
The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from Anderson’s legendary record label, Polar Music.
The Polar Music Prize is one of the most prestigious and unique music prizes in the world, crossing over musical boundaries and awarded to individuals, groups and institutions in recognition of exceptional achievements.
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All Comments (21)
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Whose here for the 1000th time, it’s probably me💆🏾♂️
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Sting wrote a timeless, classic song and Gregory Porter made it unforgettable. It's beautiful!!
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Who is listening to this version for the 1000 time, is probably me❤❤
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6 years later and still keep coming back to this wonderful rendition of this song!! Pity it’s never been released as a download!!
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No one's talking about the phenomenal band/orchestra. Perfection absolute.
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I actually had the opportunity to see this live. Transformed the atmosphere in the room completely. It was pure magic.
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You gotta admire the guts it takes to sing a classic song in front of the artist who wrote and sang the original ❤
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That's what you call elevating a song, as Mr. Porter taps into the pain of the character with his bold rich tones. Par excellence.
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What Gregory Porter does with Sting's lyrics is pure gold!❤❤❤
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How many people rolling into 2020 still watching and loving Gregory’s performance?!?!?
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The single best performance from any human anywhere anytime. Devastating.
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Sting: "That's how I meant to say it."
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He captures the emotion behind the lyrics in his voice. And that orchestra! WOW!!!
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Who's in tears right now?.. It's probably me. Well done, sir! 👏
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Who's watching this in january 2024......probably me ❤
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Gregory Porter elevated that song to a higher level knowing that it is already a great one - Outstanding
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I respect and love both artists tremendously. For those who criticize this rendition let me be clear....the mark of a true artist is not to create an exact duplication, but to elevate the work in a manner that is true to the artist performing the work. That's what Porter does. If you search for Stevie Wonder's version of Fragile, Stevie makes it his own. The true beauty is that Sting created a masterpiece capable of duplication for inspiration. THAT is the gift....it keeps on giving.
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if someone is playing Sting and Gregory Porter on repeat....it's probably me.
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2.10 minutes Sting realises he has made a classic and is witnessing a classic performance of his own material.
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When I’m alone i play this & thank god for all my experiences good & bad & realize how precious the gift of life is🙏🏾😇✌🏾🔥
