<P> `` Diamonds and Pearls '' is the title track to Prince and The New Power Generation 's 1991 hit album . The song is an upbeat ballad , given a rock edge with guitar and heavy drumming . The song also features the vocals of NPG member Rosie Gaines . The ballad is an expression of love and not lust , as is the theme on some of the other singles from the album . The song was a top 10 hit , reaching number 3 in the US and the top spot on the R&B chart . The infamous pearls in the music video come from Connie Parente , a Los Angeles jewelry collector and designer . </P>
<P> `` Diamonds and Pearls '' is the title track to Prince and The New Power Generation 's 1991 hit album . The song is an upbeat ballad , given a rock edge with guitar and heavy drumming . The song also features the vocals of NPG member Rosie Gaines . The ballad is an expression of love and not lust , as is the theme on some of the other singles from the album . The song was a top 10 hit , reaching number 3 in the US and the top spot on the R&B chart . The infamous pearls in the music video come from Connie Parente , a Los Angeles jewelry collector and designer . </P>
who sang with prince on diamonds and pearls
who sang with prince on diamonds and pearls
NPG member Rosie Gaines
NPG member Rosie Gaines