"Whenever I Say Your Name"
Single by Sting & Mary J. Blige
from the album Sacred Love (Sting) Love & Life (Mary J. Blige)
Released	2003
Format	CD single
Genre	Rock / R&B
Length	5:25
Label	Polydor Geffen
Chart positions
#60 (U.K.)
Sting singles chronology
"Send Your Love" (2004)	"Whenever I Say Your Name" (2004)	"Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)" (2004)
Mary J. Blige singles chronology
Not Today (2003)	"Whenever I Say Your Name" (2003)	"It's a Wrap" (2004)

"Whenever I Say Your Name" is a duet between singers Sting and Mary J. Blige. The song is the second single from Sting's studio album Sacred Love. It was not originally included on Mary J. Blige's sixth studio album Love & Life but was later added to the international re-release of the album. The single was the third and final international single from Love & Life. The track was released in late 2003, peaking at #60 in the U.K. meaning that the song became Sting's lowest charting single since "They Dance Alone" reached #94 in 1988. It also became Mary J. Blige's smallest hit there since the first release of "Real Love" in 1992. [1] Despite the song's lack of commercial success, it did win the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for 2003 Image File history File links Nocover. ... In music, a single is a short (usually ten minutes or less*) record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-side, often accompanied by several B-sides, usually remixes or other songs. ... Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, CBE (born 2 October 1951), usually known by his stage name Sting, is an English musician from Newcastle upon Tyne. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Sacred Love is the eighth studio album by Sting. ... Love & Life is the sixth studio album by American singer Mary J. Blige, released in the United States on August 26, 2003 (see 2003 in music) on Geffen Records. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, a bass guitar, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, trumpet, and trombone are common in some styles, however, horns have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since... Rhythm and blues (or R&B or even Runub) was coined as a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Jerry Wexler at Billboard magazine, used to designate upbeat popular music performed by African American artists that combined jazz and blues. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ... Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group. ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... Motto: Dieu et mon droit (Royal motto; French for God and my right) 3 Anthem: God Save the Queen4 Capital London Most populous conurbation London Official language(s) English de facto 5 Government Queen Prime Minister Constitutional monarchy HM Queen Elizabeth II The Rt Hon Tony Blair MP Establishment January... Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, CBE (born 2 October 1951), usually known by his stage name Sting, is an English musician from Newcastle upon Tyne. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Not Today is the third single from Mary J. Bliges eighth studio album Love & Life, performed with rapper Eve. ... Its A Wrap is the fourth single from Mary J. Bliges eighth studio album Love & Life. ... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, CBE (born 2 October 1951), usually known by his stage name Sting, is an English musician from Newcastle upon Tyne. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, CBE (born 2 October 1951), usually known by his stage name Sting, is an English musician from Newcastle upon Tyne. ... Sacred Love is the eighth studio album by Sting. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Love & Life is the sixth studio album by American singer Mary J. Blige, released in the United States on August 26, 2003 (see 2003 in music) on Geffen Records. ... Love & Life is the sixth studio album by American singer Mary J. Blige, released in the United States on August 26, 2003 (see 2003 in music) on Geffen Records. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals has been awarded since 1995. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...