Kind & Generous
| "Kind & Generous" | ||||
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| Single by Natalie Merchant | ||||
| from the album Ophelia | ||||
| B-side |
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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 | |||
| Natalie Merchant singles chronology | ||||
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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
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.
Track listing
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
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
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Use in media
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.
References
- ^ "Be on the Lookout". Gavin Report. No. 2204. May 1, 1998. p. 33.
- ^ Kind & Generous (European HDCD & Australian CD single liner notes). Elektra Records. 1998. E3831CD, 7559-63831-2.
- ^ Ophelia (US HDCD album liner notes). Elektra Records. 1998. 62196-2.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Image 7894". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Image 3618". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Image 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.
- ^ "RPM's Top 100 Hit Tracks of '98" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 63, no. 12. December 14, 1998. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "RPM's Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of '98". RPM. Retrieved March 10, 2019 – via Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ "The Year in Music 1998: Hot 100 Singles Airplay". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 52. December 26, 1998. p. YE-46.
- ^ "The Year in Music 1998: Hot Adult Top 40 Singles & Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 52. December 26, 1998. p. YE-96.
- ^ "Most Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 1998". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 6, no. 52. December 25, 1998. p. 45.
- ^ "Best of '98: Most Played Triple-A Songs". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 6, no. 52. December 25, 1998. p. 35.
