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Thursday's Child

Tanita Tikaram · 1990

12 min · 3 tracks · folk-pop · indie folk

A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies, reflecting the complexities of love and identity.

Thursday's Child is a single by Tanita Tikaram, released in 1990. A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies, reflecting the complexities of love and identity. 'Thursday's Child' is notable for its poignant lyrical depth and commercial performance, reaching number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. The lead single, 'Thursday's Child,' received significant radio play and remains one of Tikaram's signature songs, showcasing her unique blend of folk influences and introspective songwriting. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thursday's Child sound like?

A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies, reflecting the complexities of love and identity. Rooted in folk-pop and indie folk.

What makes Thursday's Child by Tanita Tikaram notable?

'Thursday's Child' is notable for its poignant lyrical depth and commercial performance, reaching number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. The lead single, 'Thursday's Child,' received significant radio play and remains one of Tikaram's signature songs, showcasing her unique blend of folk influences and introspective songwriting. Released as Tanita Tikaram's second album, 'Thursday's Child' followed her successful debut 'Ancient Heart' in 1988. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a distinctive voice in the folk-pop genre, building on the commercial success and critical acclaim that had propelled her into the limelight.

How many songs are on Thursday's Child?

Thursday's Child has 3 tracks, running approximately 12 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·12:01

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Thursday's Child Standout 3:55
  • 2 Once and not Speak Standout 4:44
  • 3 Cathedral Song Standout 3:22

Release Date

January 1, 1990

Genre

folk-pop, indie folk

More albums in indie folk

Artist Origin

Malaysia

Runtime

12 min 1 sec