"Dinner with Delores" is a song by American musician Prince (his stage name at that time being an unpronounceable symbol, see cover art), released as the only

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from his 19th studio album, '' Chaos and Disorder'' (1996). Although the single was not released in the United States, the promotional video was shown on music video channels there. The CD single was backed with the short "Had U" and "Right the Wrong". The cassette single omitted "Right the Wrong". Both tracks were also from ''Chaos and Disorder''.

Critical reception

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from ''

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'' wrote, "At first listen, he mystifies with electric guitars that appear to be more country than

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y and more AC than R&B. Upon closer examination, however, listeners will be impressed with the song's mellow, sobbing grooves and captivating lyrics." He added, "This may not stick like glue with fickle listeners, but there are several lush elements here that simply add another dimension to the already amazing body of work by the Purple One. Gorgeous production." Daina Darzin from ''

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'' noted that the song "takes a different tack than the rest of the disc's guitar-happy, funky vibe. A languid, undulating guitar line mixes it up with playful, syncopated rhythms and sweet, offbeat lyrics. A pretty, inventive guitar break proves (we hear he's going back to being called "Prince", thank God) remains an effortlessly brilliant musician. An automatic add at rock stations, "Dinner With Delores" is mellow enough to get over on Adult Contemporary stations. This record got a big debut on NBC-TV's '' Today'' last week."

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from '' The Guardian'' described it as "a sweet, if slight, song cut from the same pop-rock cloth as Manic Monday." Alan Jones from '' Music Week'' declared it as "a pleasant, accessible and straightforward pop track".

Charts

References

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