Kind & Generous

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"Kind & Generous"
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Single by Natalie Merchant
from the album Ophelia
ReleasedMay 19, 1998
Length4:07
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)Natalie Merchant
Producer(s)Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant singles chronology
"Jealousy"
(1996) 		"Kind & Generous"
(1998) 		"Break Your Heart"
(1998)

"Kind & Generous" is a song by Natalie Merchant and the first single from her second solo album, Ophelia. It became a hit in North America, peaking at number 18 in the United States, and number 19 in Canada.

Music video[]

The music video made for this song features Natalie 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 listings[]

US promo HDCD[1]

  1. "Kind & Generous" – 3:59

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

Charts[]

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.[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ Kind & Generous (US promo HDCD liner notes). Natalie Merchant. Elektra Records. 1998. PRCD 1124-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ Kind & Generous (European HDCD & Australian CD single liner notes). Natalie Merchant. Elektra Records. 1998. E3831CD, 7559-63831-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7894." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  4. ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3618." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  5. ^ "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 3635." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  6. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  7. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  8. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  9. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  10. ^ "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  11. ^ "RPM's Top 100 Hit Tracks of '98" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 63 no. 12. December 14, 1998. p. 20. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  12. ^ "RPM's Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of '98". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
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