Kind & Generous
| "Kind & Generous" | ||||
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| Single by Natalie Merchant | ||||
| from the album Ophelia | ||||
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| Released | May 5, 1998[1] | |||
| Studio | Talking Dwarf (Little Valley, New York) | |||
| Length | 4:07 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriter | Natalie Merchant | |||
| Producer | Natalie Merchant | |||
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"Kind & Generous" is a song by American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, released as the first single from her second studio album, Ophelia (1998). It became a radio hit in the United States, peaking at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart as well as number one on the Billboard Triple-A chart. It also entered the top 20 in Canada, peaking at number 19 on the RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart.
Music video
[edit | edit source]The music video made for this song features Natalie Merchant as part of a traveling circus and taking on many guises. The circus performers were actual performers from the local area and the little girl was the daughter of the proprietor-showperson.[citation needed]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]European HDCD single and Australian CD single[2]
- "Kind & Generous" (LP version) – 4:05
- "Frozen Charlotte" (LP version) – 5:25
- "Wonder" (LP version) – 4:26
Credits and personnel
[edit | edit source]Credits are lifted from the Ophelia liner notes.[3]
Studios
- Recorded at Talking Dwarf Studios (Little Valley, New York)
- Mixed at Oceanway Recording Studios (Los Angeles)
- Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios (Portland, Maine, US)
Personnel
- Natalie Merchant – writing, vocals
- Lokua Kanza – acoustic guitar
- Craig Ross – electric guitar
- Graham Maby – bass
- George Laks – Hammond, Wurlitzer
- Peter Yanowitz – drums
- Joakim Lartey – percussion
- Jim Scott – mixing
- Mike Scotella – mixing assistance
- Todd Vos – engineering
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
Charts
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Use in media
[edit | edit source]The Orchestra of the Bronx performed an orchestral version of the song in a 2020 commercial for Montefiore Health System that paid tribute to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.[citation needed]
References
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- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7894." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3618." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 3635." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
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