Pink Cashmere
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Songwriter(s) | Prince | |||
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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.
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
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, and 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] Alan Jones from Music Week named the song a "standout" from the collection, complimenting it as a "gorgeous" and "rolling falsetto vehicle."[6]
Chart performance
"Pink Cashmere" peaked at number 50 on the US
Personnel
Credits sourced from Benoît Clerc, and Guitarcloud[7][8]
- Prince – lead and backing vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers, bass guitar, Linn LM-1, Dynacord ADD-One
- Clare Fischer – string arrangements
Charts
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[9] | 87 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[10] | 9 |
Netherlands ( Dutch Single Tip)[11]
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11 |
US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 50 |
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[13] | 14 |
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[14] | 10 |
US | 30 |
US Cash Box Top 100[16] | 33 |
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.
- ^ Jones, Alan (September 18, 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Albums — Pick of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. p. 17. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ISBN 9781784728816.
- ^ "Batman". guitarcloud.org. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Prince Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "Prince Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "Prince Chart History: Rhythmic". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "Prince Chart History: Pop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "USA Cashbox Charts Summaries". popmusichistory. Retrieved December 14, 2022.