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"More Than Words" is an acoustic ballad by the American rock band Extreme, first issued on the 1990 album Pornograffitti and released as a single in 1991. The recording centers on Nuno Bettencourt's acoustic guitar and close vocal harmonies with Gary Cherone, contrasting with the band's usual amplified hard-rock sound. Its lyric argues that affection should be demonstrated through actions rather than verbal declarations alone.
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Extreme - More Than Words ranks #73 of 186 in the Ballad ranking, behind Garth Brooks - The Dance, ahead of Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do It for You.
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What album is Extreme's acoustic ballad "More Than Words" featured on?
The song is the standout acoustic track from the American hard rock band's 1990 album, "Extreme II: Pornograffitti." The album's official subtitle is "A Funked Up Fairy Tale."
Who plays the acoustic guitar on the studio recording of "More Than Words"?
The song features a beautiful vocal harmony performed by singer Gary Cherone, but the intricate acoustic guitar is played by the band's guitarist, Nuno Bettencourt. Bettencourt also co-wrote the track.
Did "More Than Words" win a Grammy Award?
Despite reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, the song did not win the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. It lost to R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion."
Why did an American heavy metal band release an entirely acoustic track?
While Extreme was heavily rooted in the funk metal scene of the late 1980s, they wanted to prove their musical versatility by stripping away the heavy distortion entirely. The song relies purely on Bettencourt's acoustic fingerpicking and vocal harmony.
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