The Path of Thorns (Terms)

The Path of Thorns (Terms) is a hit song by singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan from her album, Solace. It was her first top-forty chart hit in her native Canada, and the 50 millionth song purchased from the iTunes Store.[1] The original music video for this song shows a couple dancing but is distinguished by the fact McLachlan was filmed performing the song nude.

"The Path of Thorns (Terms)"
Canadian edition
Single by Sarah McLachlan
from the album Solace
Released	1991
Genre	Pop
Length	5:51
Label	Nettwerk (Canada) Arista (US)
Songwriter(s)	Sarah McLachlan
Producer(s)	Pierre Marchand
Sarah McLachlan singles chronology
"Steaming" (1989) "The Path of Thorns (Terms)" (1991) "Into the Fire" (1992)

Track listings

Cassette (Nettwerk / Canada)

1. "The Path of Thorns (Terms) [Radio Edit]"
2. "The Path of Thorns (Terms) [Album Version]"

CD (Nettwerk / Canada)

1. "The Path of Thorns (Terms) [Radio Edit]"
2. "The Path of Thorns (Terms) [Album Version]"
3. "Shelter [Violin mix]"

Promo CD (Arista / U.S.)

1. "The Path of Thorns (Terms) [Brian Malouf Radio remix]"
2. "The Path of Thorns (Terms) [Album Edit]"

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1991) Peak position Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] 24 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[3] 12

Year-end charts Chart (1991) Position Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[4] 89

References

1. Apple Corporation. iTunes Music Store Downloads Top 50 Million Songs Archived 18 February 2006 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed on 26 February 2007.
2. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1636." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
3. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 1619." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
4. "RPM 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of 1991". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 17 January 2018.

External links

• The Path of Thorns on YouTube (licensed content by Sony BMG)