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In yet another surprising chapter in their already unexpected pairing, Com Fly Wid Mi was born out of a crazy idea Sting had while on tour with Shaggy a few years ago, as detailed here. The new album boasts reggae interpretations of some of Ol Blue Eyes most beloved songs, kicking off with the uplifting ode to resilience Thats Life, followed by Come Fly with Me. The album also includes the sultry, That Old Black Magic, the metaphoric euphoria of being in love embodied on Fly Me to the Moon, and the misery of lost love on Angel Eyes. Luck Be a Lady, Witchcraft, and Under My Skin, among other fan favorites.
Sting explains, This idea of getting my friend to sing ten iconic songs from the Frank Sinatra songbook in a reggae style had been brewing for a whileI know, it sounds crazy! But every time the idea crossed my mind, it made me smile. And what does the world need now, more than anything elsesomething to smile about!
Ive always been a Sinatra fan, says Shaggy. As a child, Franks music was often playing in our house and on Sundays, all of the Jamaican radio stations would play the greats Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, et cetera. He continues, Its great to be working with Sting again. Hes the brother I never knew I needed!