Kind & Generous

"Kind & Generous" is a song by American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, released as the first single from her second studio album, Ophelia (1998). It became a radio hit in North America, peaking at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and number 19 in Canada. The song was not eligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 since it was not released as a commercial single.

Music video
The music video made for this song features Natalie Merchant as part of a traveling circus and taking on many guises. The circus performers were actual performers from the local area and the little girl was the daughter of the proprietor-showperson.

Track listing
European HDCD single and Australian CD single
 * 1) "Kind & Generous" (LP version) – 4:05
 * 2) "Frozen Charlotte" (LP version) – 5:25
 * 3) "Wonder" (LP version) – 4:26

Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the Ophelia liner notes.

Studios
 * Recorded at Talking Dwarf Studios (Little Valley, New York)
 * Mixed at Oceanway Recording Studios (Los Angeles)
 * Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios (Portland, Maine, US)

Personnel


 * Natalie Merchant – writing, vocals
 * Lokua Kanza – acoustic guitar
 * Craig Ross – electric guitar
 * Graham Maby – bass
 * George Laks – Hammond, Wurlitzer
 * Peter Yanowitz – drums
 * Joakim Lartey – percussion
 * Jim Scott – mixing
 * Mike Scotella – mixing assistance
 * Todd Vos – engineering
 * Bob Ludwig – mastering

Use in media
The Orchestra of the Bronx performed an orchestral version of the song in a 2020 commercial for Montefiore Health System that paid tribute to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.