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Peach (Prince song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Peach'" is a 12-bar blues song by American musician Prince from his 1993 compilations, 'The Hits 2' and 'The Hits/The B-Sides'.
The female moan heard on the track is that of American actress Kim Basinger. The B-side was the live version of "Nothing Compares 2 U" in the US, while the UK backed the song with an edit of "My Name Is Prince". In addition, the UK issued two CD singles for "Peach", each backed by hits not on the collection. The first disc contained "Peach", "Mountains", "Partyman", and "Money Don't Matter 2 Night". The second disc contained "Peach", along with "I Wish U Heaven", "Girls & Boys", and "My Name Is Prince". The second disc was sold in a special fold-out collector's case with a placeholder for the first disc, which was sold separately. Prince performed the song live during his 1993 tour. It was the main sound theme of the Spanish-language talk show 'Corazn, Corazn' in the mid 1990s.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote, "He does one of his many personalities on this rockin' pop ditty, which will please fans of his steamy hit, "Cream". A live and aggressive drum beat kicks pop radio shape into a simple and instantly memorable melody. To go with this different mood is yet another timbre of the Paisley dude's unique voice." Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' commented, "Attention, watch your teeth! This peach is as hard as a coconut, and Prince himself is disguised as wild child Iggy Pop." They added, "It's very different".
Chart performance
"Peach" peaked at number seven on the US 'Billboard' Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart; however, it did peak at number 14 in the United Kingdom. Its B-side, "Nothing Compares 2 U", charted at number 62 on the 'Billboard' Hot R&B Singles chart.
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Cover versions
Rod Stewart recorded a cover of "Peach", featuring Slash on guitar, on his 2001 album 'Human'. The song was also released as the B-side of his single "I Can't Deny It".
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