Technical Analysis: Sting – "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" ("Jellybean" Dance Mix) US 12" Vinyl
: Bassist Darryl Jones, keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, and backing vocalists Dolette McDonald and Janice Pendarvis. Performance and Value Technical Analysis: Sting – "If You Love Somebody
The "Jellybean" remix was commissioned to broaden the song's appeal to dance floors, specifically targeting legendary venues like Paradise Garage. Released in May 1985, the US 12" vinyl
The US pressing typically features four tracks, centered around the extended "Jellybean" remix: Track Title Production/Remix If You Love Somebody Set Them Free "Jellybean" Dance Mix Remixed by John "Jellybean" Benitez A2 If You Love Somebody Set Them Free Album Version Produced by Sting & Pete Smith B1 If You Love Somebody Set Them Free Torch Song Mix Produced by William Orbit B2 Another Day Non-album studio track Artistic & Production Context Label : A&M Records (Catalog No
: Unlike the core album track, which features heavy jazz influences from musicians like Branford Marsalis and Omar Hakim, Benitez’s mix emphasizes percussive elements and an "independent heart" groove.
Released in May 1985, the US 12" vinyl of "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" (A&M Records, SP-12132) represents a pivotal moment in Sting's transition from lead singer of The Police to a solo artist. This specific release is defined by the , which transformed the jazz-fusion lead single into a club staple. Release Specifications Format : 12" Vinyl, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single. Label : A&M Records (Catalog No. SP-12132). Release Date : May 28, 1985 (US). Style : Synth-pop, Dance, Jazz-fusion. Track Listing (US 12")
: Sting wrote the song as a direct "antidote" to the possessiveness found in The Police’s " Every Breath You Take ". Credits : Remix Engineer : Michael Hutchinson.