Thunder (Prince song)
"Thunder" | ||||
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the New Power Generation | ||||
from the album Diamonds and Pearls | ||||
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Released | June 15, 1992[1] | |||
Studio | Paisley Park (Chanhassen, Minnesota) | |||
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"Thunder" is a song by American musician
Background
The lyrics can be interpreted as referring to the night Prince decided to withdraw
Critical reception
In an retrospective review, Patrick Corcoran from Albumism wrote that the song "rumbles into earshot on a wave of multilayered vocals and typically sterling guitar and sitar work." He added, "As some would have it, this was his account of the night he shelved the Black Album at the last moment—a battle for his very soul no less."
Chart performance
The song was another top 30 hit for Prince, peaking at number 28 in the UK, and continuing the moderate success of Diamonds and Pearls singles there. In Ireland, "Thunder" reached number three and charted for 12 weeks.
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from Benoît Clerc and Guitarcloud[9][10]
- Prince – lead and backing vocals, electric guitars, synthesizers, bass guitar, Roland R-8, Linn LM-1, finger cymbals
Charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[11] | 86 |
Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 3 |
28 | |
UK Dance (Music Week)[14]
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6 |
References
- ^ Uptown, 2004, p. 133
- ISBN 0-8230-7748-9. Page ?
- ^ Corcoran, Patrick (September 27, 2016). "Prince & The New Power Generation's 'Diamonds and Pearls' Turns 25: Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ Diver, Mike (2010). "Prince & The New Power Generation Diamonds and Pearls Review". BBC. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- NME. p. 36. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Weiss, Jeff (April 30, 2016). "Prince / The New Power Generation – Diamond and Pearls". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Diamonds and Pearls". People. October 21, 1991. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ Doyle, Tom (October 16, 1991). "Review: LPs". Smash Hits. p. 43. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ISBN 9781784728816.
- ^ "Diamonds and Pearls". guitarcloud.org. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 9, no. 27. July 4, 1992. p. 18.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Thunder". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. July 4, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- Uptown: The Vault – The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince: Nilsen Publishing 2004, ISBN 91-631-5482-X