Annie Lennox surprises Sting at the Polar Music Prize 2017

Annie Lennox made a surprise appearance at the Polar Music Prize Banquet 2017.

Sting and Wayne Shorter received the Polar Music Prize on June 15, 2017 at a ceremony at Konserthuset Stockholm in Sweden.

Several artists honored the Laureates together with the The Royal Stockholm Philarmonic Orchestra, led by maestro Hans Ek. One exceptional highlight of the evening was Annie Lennox surprising Sting by attending the evening. To honour him, Lennox performed Sting's ”Fragile”.

"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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[maperti]

This is not just a superstar singing her rendition of another superstar 's song. This is a friend giving a priceless gift to another friend...and that's even more valuable. ❤

[ivandesantis]

The talent of Annie Lennox is only eclipsed by how gracious she has always carried herself. Great tribute for Sting

[tristantupaz]

I suddenly broke out in tears....and it is already 2024...OMG

[cactushuggah]

This song is one of the most beautiful songs Sting ever wrote, and I couldn't be happier to hear Annie's voice singing it.

[gregzoller]

Even the biggest stars can be star-struck in the presence of greatness.

[Mcfisch]

I've seen this video about 100 times and every time I have tears in my eyes. Thanks Sting. Thank you Annie for this incredible piece of music history

[popoff]

When the history books are written 500 years from now. It will be writ that Annie Lennox was THE queen.

[diamonddog]

The Eurythmics and The Police were the music of my youth, this is making me sad.
I'm so grateful and glad to have been in my 20's in the 80's.

[Ticonderous]

I feel blessed to have lived i a world where Sting gave us his amazing talents...

[Miserereion]

The privilege is not only Annie's, it's Sting's also. Doesn't matter how big you are, if Annie Lennox is performing your song it's such a huge privilege.

[Cva]

Kids...this is what true talent and class is all about.

[jongreen]

Sting trying to fight the tears, and what a privilege to have Annie Lennox honor your music

[jimipalmer]

She says, " I tried " ...I love everything about Annie Lennox. 🕊💖🎹

[lynnecollins]

When Annie sings, the world stops in awe!

[tanithschneider]

I was blessed to see her open for Sting years ago. She’s brilliant.

[TheJellymonty]

Sting's face was the best part of this entire performance. His genuine emotion got me. Anne nailed it perfectly.

[petruslove]

No matter what is going in our lives, no matter how ugly it gets, music like this will always transport us to a very beautiful place 🙏

[missyjohnson]

Imagine being that one person who can bring a tear to Sting’s eye and renders him speechless.

[miroslavblagojevic]

Sting's surprise was so genuine.❤

[marcboozman]

Annie Lennox has a genius IQ and the voice of a Siren. I would shipwreck myself to see her in concert again. Wrapped in what looked like leopard skin, feral and fearless, she tore the roof off the Orpheum. She's right up there with Paul Rodgers and Freddie, a rock goddess, born from original sin. She redeems us every time she sings a note. I hope she lives forever.