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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Two Princes
| cover = TwoPrinces.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Single cover
| type = single
| artist = Spin Doctors
| album = Pocket Full of Kryptonite
| B-side = Off My Line
| released = 1993
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| genre = *Alternative rock
*pop rock
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| label = Epic
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| prev_title = Little Miss Can't Be Wrong
| prev_year = 1992
| next_title = Jimmy Olsen's Blues
| next_year = 1993
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"'Two Princes'" is a 1993 song by American rock group Spin Doctors, released as the second single from their debut album, 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite' (1991). It peaked at number seven on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. Outside of the US, it topped the charts in Iceland and Sweden, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The song earned them a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group.
Critical reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic stated that "Two Princes" is one of the "best tracks" of the album. Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote, "The Doctors' growing legion of fans will devour this treat from 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite' within seconds." He explained further, "Percolating rhythm section, courtesy of Aaron Comess and Mark White, propels Eric Schenkman's scratchy guitars and a pure-pop hook. Engaging vocals by Christopher Barron and lively instrumentation assure instant album-rock and alternative play, with visions of successfully crossing into the pop arena realistically dancing in everyone's heads." Randy Clark from 'Cash Box' commented, "This crunchy rock/funk groove hints of the same raw, unpolished but infectious street quality of the early Rolling Stones except with an unspoiled and urgent alternative style." A reviewer from 'Kingston Informer' viewed the song as "brilliant".'Kingston Informer'. November 4, 1994. p. 21. Music writer James Masterton noted in his weekly UK chart commentary, "Leaping just as dramatically into the Top 10 come the Spin Doctors, almost 18 months after the track was first heard by the American public. It touches a chord with many as well. Marry him or marry me, I'm the one who loves you baby can't you see...."
Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' wrote, "Although the album 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite' was released about two years ago, the singles of the medicals are still doing fine. Put your faith in this one too, as the funky guitar rock of this 'royal' track is as infectious as you could wish for." Leesa Daniels from 'Smash Hits' rated it five out of five, adding, "This is their second bash at the UK charts and it's just marvellous. A thumping drum beat with guitars rocking all over the place, it makes you want to jump onto the nearest table and dance and twirl and swing your head around until you eventually, er, pass out!" Troy J. Augusto from 'Variety' declared the song as one of their "undeniable gems".
"Two Princes" was ranked No. 41 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the '90s"; conversely, it was ranked No. 21 on 'Blender' magazine's "50 Worst Songs Ever".
Music video
The band filmed two different music videos for the song; one of them was in black-and-white. One of the videos was directed by Richard Murray and premiered in February 1992.
Track listings
*'7" single'
#"Two Princes" (Album Version) 4:16
#"Off My Line" (Live) 5:30
*'12"'
#"Two Princes" (Album Version) 4:16
#"Off My Line" (Live) 5:30
#"Rosetta Stone" (Live) 8:07
*'CD single promo'
#"Two Princes" (Edit) 3:29
#"Two Princes" (Album Version) 4:11
*'CD single'
#"Two Princes" (Album Version) 4:16
#"Off My Line" (Live) 5:30
*'CD maxi'
#"Two Princes" (Album Version) 4:16
#"Off My Line" (Live) 5:30
#"Rosetta Stone" (Live) 8:07
*'Cassette single'
#"Two Princes" (Album Version) 4:16
#"Off My Line" (Live) 5:30
Chart performance
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
All-time charts
Certifications and sales
See also
*List of 'Billboard' Mainstream Top 40 number-one songs of the 1990s
*List of number-one singles and albums in Sweden
References
Category:1991 songs
Category:1993 singles
Category:Spin Doctors songs
Category:Number-one singles in Iceland
Category:Number-one singles in Sweden
Category:Black-and-white music videos
Category:Epic Records singles
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