"On Silent Wings" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tina Turner with guest vocals from English musician Sting. Released in May 1996 in support of Turner's ninth album, Wildest Dreams (1996), the single performed well on the US and Canadian adult contemporary charts, peaking at numbers 24 and 13 respectively. The dance version of "On Silent Wings", remixed by Soul Solution, charted at number 47 on the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart. Like much of Turner's later work, "On Silent Wings" enjoyed greater success in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
On Silent Wings
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is an English musician, activist and actor. He was the frontman, songwriter and bassist for new wave band the Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986. He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.
Sting performing at The Queen's Birthday Party in 2018
Wallsend shipyard in 1964, near where Sting grew up. His childhood experiences and the local shipbuilding industry was the inspiration for his 2014 musical The Last Ship, which is also set in Wallsend.
Sting performing in Norway in 1985
Sting and Bono at the Conspiracy of Hope concert in New Jersey, 1986