October 1, 1990: Diamonds & Pearls

Prince's thirteenth studio album and the first featuring his backing band, The New Power Generation. Released by Paisley Park Records and Warner Bros. Records, the album generated several hit singles, including "Gett Off," "Cream," "Money Don't Matter 2 Night," "Insatiable," and the title track. Dancers Lori Werner (performing under the stage name Lori Elle) and Robia LaMorte, known as "Diamond" and "Pearl," appeared on the album's holographic cover (later re-issues of the album are non-holographic). Diamond and Pearl also featured in the music videos for "Cream," "Strollin'," "Gett Off," and the title track, and they participated in Prince's Diamonds and Pearls Tour.

The album showcases a blend of musical styles, from the funk of "Daddy Pop," "Jughead," and the first single "Gett Off," to some of the more mainstream pop/rock tracks Prince had recorded in a while, such as "Cream," "Money Don't Matter 2 Night," and the title song. "Willing and Able" was featured in a video montage during the closing credits of CBS's coverage of Super Bowl XXVI.

Side 1:

Thunder (5:45)

Daddy Pop (5:16)

Diamonds And Pearls (4:43)

Side 2:

Cream (4:12)

Strollin’ (3:46)

Willing And Able (4:59) 1

Gett Off (4:31)

Side 3:

Walk Don’t Walk (3:07)

Jughead (4:56) 2

Money Don’t Matter 2 Night (4:46)

Push (5:52) 3

Side 4:

Insatiable (6:39)

Live 4 Love (6:59) 4

All songs written by Prince (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation), except where noted.

1 Written by Prince, Tony M. and Levi Seacer, Jr. (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation)

2 Written by Prince, Kirk Johnson and Tony M. (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation)

3 Written by Prince and Rosie Gaines (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation)

4 Written by Prince and Tony M. (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation)