Pink Cashmere

Prince

About Pink Cashmere

"Pink Cashmere" is a song by Prince, written for his then-girlfriend, Anna Fantastic (Anna Garcia), for her 18th birthday. The song references the actual gift he presented to her, a coat made of pink cashmere with a black mink collar and cuff, the name Anna Fantastic embroidered on the sleeve, and "89" on the back. The coat was valued at $15,000, being custom made by his personal staff designer. The song is emulated by Beck in "Debra". In the US, the B-side was the 1978 track, "Soft and Wet", while Germany backed the song with the William Orbit remix of "The Future", originally issued as a single in 1990. In addition, Germany issued a 12" single and CD single for "Pink Cashmere". Both had the 1988 song "Glam Slam" as a B-side, and both contained two mixes of "Pink Cashmere", a vocal version and a guitar version. The 12" had "The Future" remix, but the CD replaced it with the 1985 song "Paisley Park". 


Year:
1993
6:16
87 

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Oh, oh
Oh, here I go again
Falling in love all over
Oh, the cycle never ends
You just pray you don't get burned

Oh, this fire inside of me
Don't nobody realize
Oh, what you are to me
But baby you got to learn

I'm making you a coat of pink cashmere
You got to know how I feel about you
How I always want you near

I'm making you a coat of pink cashmere
I'm counting every minute of every hour
'Til you are here

Girl, can you understand
I never used to go dancing
I, I was the kind of man who rather stay at home
Now, when I think about
H-how much I miss you
I want to jump for joy
And thank hIm I'm not alone (i am not alone)

Oh, I'm making you a coat of pink cashmere
You got to know how I feel about you baby
How I always want you near

I'm making you a coat of pink cashmere
I'm gonna count every minute of every hour
Until you are here ('til you are here)

Oh oh (oh oh oh)
Hey, hey
Here I go again
Falling in love all over
Oh, the cycle never ends (cycle never endin') 
You pray you don't get burnt, awh

I'm making you a coat (I'm making you a coat of pink cashmere)
Cashmere, baby, cashmere (you got to know how I feel about you)
You got to know (how I always want you near)
Yeah baby, baby, baby, baby (I'm making you a coat of pink cashmere)

How I feel about you
How I feel about you

(I'm counting every minute of every hour, 'til you are here)

When I get my arms around you baby (yeah)
So many things I'm gonna do (pink cashmere)

I'm gonna hug you (you got to know how I feel about you)
I'm gonna kiss you (how I always want you near)
Like your, like your guru (I'm making you a coat of pink cashmere)

I want to tell you a bedtime story baby
I you never heard before (I'm counting every minute of every hour, every hour)
I said one you never heard before (how I feel about you)

About a girl (coat of pink cashmere)
About a boy
And all their joy
All the things they show each other (coat of pink cashmere)

How to stay in love 
How to stay so happy 
Baby girl (coat of pink cashmere)
So many things 
So many things
I'm gonna do

Can't you come to me? (Coat of pink cashmere)
Can't you get to me? 
I'm gonna make gonna I'm gonna gonna gonna 'onna
I'm gonna make a little pretty pink coat of cashmere

'Cause you've got to know 
How I feel about you babe
How I feel about you babe
I'm gonna make a little pretty coat
I'm gonna count every second, every minute
Each and every hour of every day

'Til you come on back
Come on back
To your little man

Gonna make you a coat of cashmere baby

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON

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12 facts about this song

Origin
"Pink Cashmere" is a song performed by the renowned American musician Prince. It was released in 1993, forming part of his first compilation album, 'The Hits/The B-Sides'.
Release Type
Interestingly, "Pink Cashmere" was not part of any studio album. It was however issued as a promotional single prior to the release of the main album, thereby creating anticipation and excitement amongst fans.
Genre
This song straddles different genre categories including pop, rock, black music and spiritual music, showcasing Prince's versatility and wide range of influences in music.
Lyrics Meaning
"Pink Cashmere" is an ode to a past love. The song sees Prince apologize for his past wrongs, with the coat in the title symbolizing his love and devotion.
Notable Rankings
On the US Billboard Hot 100, "Pink Cashmere" reached a commendable position of 50. It performed even better on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart where it reached number 14.
Inspiration
The song was specifically written for Prince's former girlfriend, Anna Garcia, also known as Vanity. Interestingly, he wrote it as a birthday gift for her when she turned 23 in 1982, though the song was not released until 1993.
Live Performances
"Pink Cashmere" was only performed live twice by Prince; once on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1991, and then on the 'Nude Tour' in 1990 in Tokyo.
Usage in Other Media
A version of "Pink Cashmere" was included in the movie 'Graffiti Bridge', though it did not officially appear on the soundtrack of the film.
Vocals
In this track, Prince's falsetto is employed impressively, creating a highly emotive sound that complements the song's lyrics.
Posthumous Recognition
Following Prince's death in April 2016, the song re-entered the Billboard chart, reaching number 8 on the US Hot Rock Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video of "Pink Cashmere," directed by American photographer and filmmaker Rebecca Blake, distinguishes itself for its sensual aesthetic with Prince and his female model both dressed in pink.
Cover Versions
Though not as frequently covered as some of Prince's other songs, "Pink Cashmere" was remade by a few artists including jazz musician Najee in his 2005 album 'My Point of View'.

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