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Wikipedia article




'"Kind & Generous"' is a song by American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, released as the first single from her second studio album, 'Ophelia' (1998). It became a radio hit in North America, peaking at number 18 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 Airplay chart and number 19 in Canada. The song was not eligible to chart on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 since it was not released as a commercial single.

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.

Track listings



'US promo HDCD'

# "Kind & Generous" 3:59

'European HDCD single and Australian CD single'

# "Kind & Generous" (LP version) 4:05

# "Frozen Charlotte" (LP version) 5:25

# "Wonder" (LP version) 4:26

Charts



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Year-end 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.

The song is also featured in an episode of the TV show The Office (Season 3, episode 24, The Job Part 1).

References



* [ 'Ophelia'] at Allmusic

Category:1996 songs

Category:1998 singles

Category:Elektra Records singles

Category:Natalie Merchant songs

Category:Songs written by Natalie Merchant


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