Money Don't Matter 2 Night
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| “Money Don't Matter 2 Night” | |||||
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UK 7" single
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| Single by Prince from the album Diamonds and Pearls |
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| B-side | "Call the Law" "Push" (UK 12" and CD) |
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| Released | 3 March 1992 | ||||
| Format | 7" single 12" single CD single |
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| Recorded | Warner Pioneer Studios, Japan, 1990 | ||||
| Genre | Pop, Rock | ||||
| Length | 7" edit: 4:12 Album/12" single: 4:48 |
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| Label | Paisley Park Records/Warner Bros. Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Prince | ||||
| Producer | Prince | ||||
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| Prince (UK) singles chronology | |||||
| "Diamonds and Pearls" (1991) |
"Money Don't Matter 2 Night" (1992) |
"Thunder" (1992) |
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"Money Don't Matter 2 Night" is a song by Prince and the New Power Generation from their 1991 album, Diamonds and Pearls. The lyrics deal directly with money, poverty, and greed. The vocal delivery is similar to that of "When Doves Cry," but more subtle. Overall, the song is a smooth delivery with layered vocals by Prince. The song was co-written with Rosie Gaines.
The B-side is a previously unreleased track "Call the Law," with lead vocals by Tony M., supplemented by Rosie Gaines on the chorus. Prince provides guitar solos throughout the song. The track was added to the New Power Generation release Goldnigga in 1993. The UK 12" single and CD release also included the album track "Push."
The song is notable for its promotional video, directed by Spike Lee. Featuring a poverty-stricken African-American family, with no shots of Prince at all, it was not considered and overly political, and not "MTV friendly." A second version was issued, which included footage of the song being performed by Prince & the New Power Generation.
[edit] Chart Performance
The song was an overall modest hit, reaching #23 & #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 & Hot 100 Airplay charts, respectively, #14 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, and #27 on the Airplay chart. It reached #19 in the UK.
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | 24 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Airplay | 27 |
| UK Singles Chart | 19 |
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