Sting 65

An all-time favorite dish of mine in a Chinese Restaurant is Chicken65. Order it in a good restaurant and you enjoy the finger-licking goodness or maybe spice. 

One of my favorite singers - and definitely the most versatile one ever - celebrated his 65 yesterday. Since the day was absolutely full of commitments and deadlines, I thought I should just squeeze in a quick wish while it is still October 2nd  in some small part of the world. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STING

Since Sting is possibly one of the most featured artistes on this blog, I thought I could just curate some of my previous posts where he is mentioned.

Gandhi Jayanti and More Birthdays

Sting shares his birthday with Mahatma Gandhi - a model of non-violence for Indians and others around the world.  Last year, I posted a tribute to the 'Father of the Nation' (India) besides greeting some musicians who shared the birthday including Youssou N'Dour.

Gold and Diamonds - The Highlight of Festivities

Sting's birthday also marked the start of a festive month in India with Navratri having started yesterday... and Diwali at the end of the month. A few days before Diwali, India will celebrate Dhanteras. 

Money For Nothing

Sting has a special association with Mark Knopfler on this song and was mentioned on this blog post celebrating Mark's birthday.

Around The World In 14 Songs

Just last week, we celebrated World Tourism Day... with a special mention and a song for the traveler Sting - The Englishman in New York.

Signing off with an all-time favorite from Sting with The Police - Every Breath You Take.

Gandhi Jayanti and more Birthdays

Enjoyed a nice holiday weekend - thanks to the National Holiday for Gandhi Jayanti on the 2nd of October. Also birth anniversary of India's third Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri.    

Besides the lot of friends, colleagues and clients who celebrate birthdays this weekend, I must wish a great woman of musicals "A Happy 80th Birthday to Julie Andrews"

From the hills to the desert with one of the most versatile musicians ever. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist...I was lucky to see him in action on stage in Dubai on my birthday in 2001. A full orchestra and a fantastic repertoire of true music. "The Englishman in New York" - Sting with "Desert Rose"

Another birthday boy this weekend is Youssou N'Dour paying tribute to the Rastaman.

That was Reggae. And now for Country....70th Birthday this weekend for the 'American Pie' singer - Don McLean

Having been around the world, let's get back to where we started. 

The Sound of Music... and a prayer to bless our homeland forever... May the Mahatma live in our hearts....