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"Pink Cashmere" is a song by American musician Prince,[1] released as a single from his 1993 compilations, The Hits 2 and The Hits/The B-Sides.
| "Pink Cashmere" | ||||
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 US CD single | ||||
| Single by Prince | ||||
| from the album The Hits/The B-Sides | ||||
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| Released | August 31, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | Paisley Park Studios, June 10, 1988 | |||
| Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
| Length | 6:12 (Album Version) 3:56 (Vocal Version) 3:58 (Guitar version) | |||
| Label | Paisley Park/Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Prince | |||
| Producer(s) | Prince | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Pink Cashmere" on YouTube | ||||
In the US, the B-side was the 1978 track, "Soft and Wet", while Germany backed the song with the William Orbit remix of "The Future", originally issued as a single in 1990. In addition, Germany issued a 12" single and CD single for "Pink Cashmere". Both had the 1988 song "Glam Slam" as a B-side, and both contained two mixes of "Pink Cashmere", a vocal version and a guitar version. The 12" had "The Future" remix, but the CD replaced it with the 1985 song "Paisley Park".
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Track is a complex puzzle of thrilling moments, starting with layers of falsetto crooning over a spare, midtempo beat. The arrangement blossoms with an infectious chorus that triggers a contrast of quasi-symphonic string passages and nimble, Hendrix-like guitar work."[2] Troy J. Augusto from Cashbox described it as "a smooth and mellow flight of James Brown-inspired slow burn." He added, "Prince returns to familiar territory, thematically, crowing about lavishing the day's apple of his eye with all things worldly and luxurious. The question is: when can we see one of these strumpets, standing in purple rain, wearing only a raspberry beret and a pink cashmere? Better yet, when is this guy going to dust off his trusty guitar and rip it up?"[3] John Martinucci from the Gavin Report commented, "The former Prince will make you (pink!?) with envy as he lays down a cool groove that's crafted in the "Purple Rain" style. The vocal version is an edit of the album version, an it's chock full of Orchestra-edged texture. Yo! MTV, how about an Unplugged".[4] Another editor, Dave Sholin stated, "The same haunting appeal of the title song from his hit movie is wrapped around this latest release."[5]
Chart performance
"Pink Cashmere" peaked at number 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 14 on the Billboard R&B chart, number 30 on the Billboard Top 40 Mainstream, and number 10 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40.
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 87 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[7] | 9 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Single Tip)[8] | 11 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 50 |
| US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) | 14 |
| US Top 40 Mainstream (Billboard) | 30 |
| US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) | 10 |
References
- Pink Cashmere at Discogs
- Flick, Larry (September 18, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 73. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- Augusto, Troy J. (September 18, 1993). "Pop Singles: Reviews - Pick Of The Week" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 11. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- Martinucci, John (September 3, 1993). "Urban: New Releases" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 37. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- Sholin, Dave (September 3, 1993). "Gavin Picks: Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 46. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart - Week Ending 16 January 1994". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- "Prince – Pink Cashmere" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- "PRINCE - PINK CASHMERE" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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Pink Cashmere (с англ. — «Розовый Кашмир») — песня американского музыканта Принса[1], написанная для его бывшей возлюбленной, Анны Фантастик[en][2].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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