Diamonds and Pearls is the eleventh studio album by Prince and the New Power Generation, released in October 1991 on Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records and produced by Prince. The album marked Prince's return to more accessible pop and R&B songwriting following the dense experimentation of his late-1980s work, and it rewarded him commercially with one of his biggest hits since Purple Rain. The title track and 'Cream' both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and 'Insatiable' became a classic slow jam that showcased the warm chemistry between Prince and his new backing band. The album debuted in the top five in multiple countries and sold over four million copies worldwide. Diamonds and Pearls is a joyful, expansive record that announced a new creative chapter while reaffirming Prince's instinct for irresistible pop melody.
Track Listing & Credits
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
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| 1 | Thunder | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 2 | Daddy Pop | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 3 | Diamonds and Pearls | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 4 | Cream | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 5 | Strollin' | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 6 | Willing and Able | Prince Rogers Nelson, Levi Seacer Jr., Tony Mosley | Prince Rogers Nelson, Levi Seacer Jr., Tony Mosley | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 7 | Gett Off | Prince Rogers Nelson, Eric Leeds | Prince Rogers Nelson, Eric Leeds | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 8 | Walk Don't Walk | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 9 | Jughead | Prince Rogers Nelson, Tony Mosley, Kirk Johnson | Prince Rogers Nelson, Tony Mosley, Kirk Johnson | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 10 | Money Don't Matter 2 Night | Prince Rogers Nelson, Rosie Gaines | Prince Rogers Nelson, Rosie Gaines | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 11 | Push | Prince Rogers Nelson, Rosie Gaines | Prince Rogers Nelson, Rosie Gaines | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 12 | Insatiable | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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| 13 | Live 4 Love (Last Words from the Cockpit) | Prince Rogers Nelson, Tony Mosley | Prince Rogers Nelson, Tony Mosley | Prince Rogers Nelson |
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Data note: Credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. Rosie Gaines contributes lead vocals on several tracks. Tony M. provides rap verses on select cuts. Prince wrote and produced all material.