'Russians' appears on Sting's debut album, 1985's 'The Dream Of The Blue Turtles'. Released as a single, the track reached #12 in the UK and #17 in the US. A simple but powerful track, the song hasn't been played live since the 1985/86 tour, but in fairness, it has dated a little over the years. The B-side to this single which entered the UK charts just before Christmas 1985 was a delightful surprise being Sting's take on the traditional song 'Gabriel's Message'. This is now is a seasonal favourite amongst fans, and was accompanied by a rarely seen video. The track can also be found on the various artists compilation album 'A Very Special Christmas'. The 12" version of the single also included a live version of 'I Burn For You' recorded in Paris in 1985 and taken from the 'Bring On The Night' album.
