The Rainbow Children

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The Rainbow Children

Studio album by Prince
Released	November 20, 2001
Recorded	2000–2001
Genre	Pop, Rock, Funk
Length	70:34
Label	NPG Records
Producer(s)	Prince
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Prince chronology
The Very Best of Prince (2001)	The Rainbow Children (2001)	One Nite Alone... (2002)

The Rainbow Children is an album by Prince, released in 2001. It was also released through Prince's website earlier in the year.

This album deals with the common Prince themes of religion and sexuality, as well as love and even racism. Prince had recently become a Jehovah's Witness, which is made apparent in the themes of this album as well. Jazzier than any of his previous efforts, fan reaction was divided when this album was released. Some perceived the album as a musical and spiritual evolution for Prince, while others were offended by the attacks on white historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson, and the album's pro-black agenda.

Musically, The Rainbow Children marked a shift towards a more "organic" sound for Prince. Unlike its predecessors, the album featured live drums, and made ample use of horns. Many songs were performed live during Prince's 2002 One Nite Alone tour, which became an instant success with fans and critics alike.

1 Track listing
2 Singles and Hot 100 Chart Placings
3 Promotional singles
4 External link

[edit] Track listing

"Rainbow Children"
"Muse 2 the Pharaoh"
"Digital Garden"
"The Work, pt. 1"
"Everywhere"
"The Sensual Everafter"
"Mellow"
"1+1+1 is 3"
"Deconstruction"
"Wedding Feast"
"She Loves Me 4 Me"
"Family Name"
"The Everlasting Now"
"Last December"

[edit] Singles and Hot 100 Chart Placings

"The Work, pt. 1"

"The Work, pt. 1"

"The Work, pt. 1" (Sold through the Music Club)

[edit] Promotional singles

"She Loves Me 4 Me (Radio Promo)"

"She Loves Me 4 Me" (Promotional single)

"She Loves Me 4 Me" (Sent to radio stations)

[edit] External link

The Rainbow Children lyrics

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The Revolution • New Power Generation • The Time • Madhouse • Vanity 6 • Apollonia 6 • Mazarati • Unreleased Prince projects
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