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Sting — Fields Of Gold
Album: Ten Summoner’s Tales
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8

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Released: 1993
Length: 3:34
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You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Upon the fields of barley
You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky
As we walk in fields of gold

So she took her love for to gaze awhile
Upon the fields of barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down
Among the fields of gold

Will you stay with me, will you be my love
Among the fields of barley
We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky
As we lie in fields of gold

See the west wind move like a lover so
Upon the fields of barley
Feel her body rise when you kiss her mouth
Among the fields of gold

I never made promises lightly
And there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
We'll walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold

Many years have passed since those summer days
Among the fields of barley
See the children run as the sun goes down
Among the fields of gold

You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Upon the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
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It's a long and sad story, but this song always reminds me of a very specific time and place in my life, where I rested in joy and innocence before it was painfully ripped away. It's a bittersweet song for me.
Posted 2 days ago by Lucinda805    [ Reply ]
 Philipirata wrote:

I would give Eva Cassidy's 1998 cover of this song a 10 and leave this at 9. If you haven't heard her version listen to it. To my ear it is Godlike.


Great comment!
Eva…oh my. What a story.

Posted 1 month ago by below72    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

His work was better solo than it was with the Police. 



I wouldn't say better.  Equal to by being stylistically different, perhaps.
Posted 4 months ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
That drum click in the background is driving me crazy.
Posted 11 months ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 Philipirata wrote:

I would give Eva Cassidy's 1998 cover of this song a 10 and leave this at 9. If you haven't heard her version listen to it. To my ear it is Godlike.



I sort of agree. But I'm judging on where I was the first time I heard Sting's version.  And how happy I was that day. Stopped me in my tracks. I hadn't yet heard Eva's rendition. Just a gorgeous song.
Posted 1 year ago by barbarasdina    [ Reply ]
One of my first 5 CD's, if I remember correctly. I liked to use this one for testing sound systems because of the clean snare. Plus, I just really like it!
Posted 2 years ago by bctreefarmer    [ Reply ]
I would give Eva Cassidy's 1998 cover of this song a 10 and leave this at 9. If you haven't heard her version listen to it. To my ear it is Godlike.
Posted 2 years ago by Philipirata    [ Reply ]
it's a great song,  but there's so many great songs on that creative pop album that you really should pick this one last to play on RP
(I Dont want to rate overplayed songs down,  does it coerce you to play other tracks?)
Posted 3 years ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

His work was better solo than it was with the Police. 

thought he was a real prick when I watched a movie about their reunion (well, based upon Andy Summers book); he may be but just went to see him at a venue in NH and had an incredible time. Sting was personable, the show was above the norm for (most venues in) NH and the band members, including backup singers, were allowed to showcase their talents. Pleasantly surprised.

Have since heard that he was pissed that he had to 'teach' AS to play some of the tunes...maybe true, maybe not.

Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 jkforde wrote:

aaah maturity is nice, didn't care for this song when younger but like it now, nice and mellow in a manic world



same
Posted 3 years ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]
His work was better solo than it was with the Police. 
Posted 3 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Never realized how great a song this would have been for Tom Petty.  Or a duet between 2 greats!
Posted 3 years ago by dublanica1    [ Reply ]
 jkforde wrote:

aaah maturity is nice, didn't care for this song when younger but like it now, nice and mellow in a manic world



Loved it when I was 16 still love it now at 45; but then again I've always been mature for my age.... this Album is perfection.
Posted 3 years ago by sanmiamcairo    [ Reply ]
 jkforde wrote:

aaah maturity is nice, didn't care for this song when younger but like it now, nice and mellow in a manic world


Yes, exactly, as an almost 45 year old I'm going +2 to 8 for mainly the same reason.  LLRP
Posted 3 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
aaah maturity is nice, didn't care for this song when younger but like it now, nice and mellow in a manic world
Posted 3 years ago by jkforde    [ Reply ]
 reallylost wrote:

Never liked these guys - always just 1 notch removed from background music.



Who are "these guys" you're typing about?  This is a solo artist.
Posted 3 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
Never liked these guys - always just 1 notch removed from background music.
Posted 3 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
Love ten summoner's tale videos... in the studio, how the light changes through the day as they work their way thru the songs.   Really love the footage between songs too.  Loved this album.  Thank You Radioparadise...  
Posted 3 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
Uh, this album and this song, beautiful memories. Time fly so fast...
Posted 3 years ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
 DanFHiggins wrote:
My young children would moan if this was in the cd player in the car.
They thought the whole thing was so depressing.  

I loved playing it for them. 

Chapeau!  That's top parenting. 
Posted 4 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 rita_johnson wrote:
Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold  One fine cover, among the many.

My favourite one... Any other version of this song just falls short. 
Posted 4 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
 arighter2 wrote:
Awesome song. Eva's version is great too.


Eva's is gorgeous. We lost her too soon. 
Posted 4 years ago by costoonces    [ Reply ]
Caught my first fish of the season today. (Released). “The sun in his jealous sky...” 🙏
Posted 4 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Apparently, this is the song Paul McCartney most wishes he had written. 

https://www.independent.ie/ent...
Posted 4 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
My young children would moan if this was in the cd player in the car.
They thought the whole thing was so depressing.  

I loved playing it for them. 
Posted 4 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
Awesome song. Eva's version is great too.
Posted 4 years ago by arighter2    [ Reply ]
this is a song that leads to full albums being listened to.  apologies to my english teacher
Posted 5 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
Is this new here?  Great song.
Posted 5 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
6 comments only? huh. Think he was touring for this album when I saw him opening for the Grateful Dead or Bowie. Yeah, you read that right. He covered "A Day in the Life". pretty good version.

And yeah, Eva's cover is a beaut.
Posted 5 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Beautiful song from Sting's best solo album, IMO.
 

I agree IMO  
Posted 5 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
Beautiful version of a fine song.

8
Posted 6 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song from Sting's best solo album, IMO.
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold  One fine cover, among the many.
Posted 6 years ago by rita_johnson    [ Reply ]
Clear "10" - hell it was my wedding song! Excellent album overall.
Posted 6 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I bought this album back when it came out in 1993. I never get tired of it. 
Posted 6 years ago by jbl1975    [ Reply ]