Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.
So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.
This week we’re shining a light on Prince classic ‘Diamonds and Pearls.’ A fan favorite from the music legend’s storied catalog, ‘Pearls’ – the title track from the Prince & the New Power Generation LP – was released in November 1991. A borderline Rock power ballad for its masterful fusion of heavy drums and soaring guitar riffs, the song’s R&B undertone helped make it staple on both Pop and R&B formats for months after its debut.
Eventually peaking at #3 on the Hot 100 (where it was found this week 27 years ago), ‘Pearls’ may have not earned its own RIAA certification but it undoubtedly helped power its parent album to sales of over 2 million in the United States alone.
Curious to see who joined him in the top 25 this week in 1992? Look below to see:
Hot 100 This Week in 1992
Hot 100 This Week
Click here to see this week’s full ‘TGJ Chart Check: Hot 100’ edition.