Kind & Generous

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"Kind & Generous"
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Single by Natalie Merchant
from the album Ophelia
B-side
ReleasedMay 5, 1998 (1998-05-05)[1]
StudioTalking Dwarf (Little Valley, New York)
Length4:07
LabelElektra
SongwriterNatalie Merchant
ProducerNatalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant singles chronology
"Jealousy"
(1996)
"Kind & Generous"
(1998)
"Break Your Heart"
(1998)

"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

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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

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European HDCD single and Australian CD single[2]

  1. "Kind & Generous" (LP version) – 4:05
  2. "Frozen Charlotte" (LP version) – 5:25
  3. "Wonder" (LP version) – 4:26

Credits and personnel

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Credits are lifted from the Ophelia liner notes.[3]

Studios

Personnel

Charts

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Use in media

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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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  6. ^ "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 3635." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  7. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  8. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  9. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  10. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  11. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
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