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− | |introduction = '''A Love Bizarre''' is the third track on [[Sheila E.]]'s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]], and, three months after the album's release, [[Single: A Love Bizarre|A Love Bizarre]] was released as the album's second single. While [[Prince]] was heavily involved in the album, this is is the only track to be credited as "produced, written and arranged by [[Sheila E.]] and [[Prince]]" - in fact, while [[Sheila E.]] sings on the track and plays percussion, all other vocals and instruments (other than saxophone by [[Eddie M.]]) are played by [[Prince]]. In 2001, a 1986 live version by [[Prince and the Revolution]] from the [[Parade Tour]] was included (along with other live tracks from the same show) in the [[NPG Ahdio Show 4]] download from the [[NPG Music Club]]. | + | |introduction = '''A Love Bizarre''' is the third track on [[Sheila E.]]’s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]], and, three months after the album’s release, [[Single: A Love Bizarre|A Love Bizarre]] was released as the album’s second single. While [[Prince]] was heavily involved in the album, this is is the only track to be credited as "produced, written and arranged by [[Sheila E.]] and [[Prince]]" - in fact, while [[Sheila E.]] sings on the track and plays percussion, all other vocals and instruments (other than saxophone by [[Eddie M.]]) are played by [[Prince]]. In 2001, a 1986 live version by [[Prince and the Revolution]] from the [[Parade Tour]] was included (along with other live tracks from the same show) in the [[NPG Ahdio Show 4]] download from the [[NPG Music Club]]. |
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− | Basic tracks were recorded by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 8|8 January 1985]] at the Cheshire Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA, USA, while in town for five dates on the [[Purple Rain Tour]]. The full-length track, at 12:18, was edited into sections for its single release, with the b-side, '''A Love Bizarre (Part II)''', simply an additional edited portion of the full-length track. | + | Basic tracks were recorded by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 8|8 January 1985]] at the Cheshire Sound Studios, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in the early morning after a show on 7 January, in Atlanta on the [[Purple Rain Tour]]. The full-length track, at 12:18, was edited into sections for its single release, with the b-side, '''A Love Bizarre (Part II)''', simply an additional edited portion of the full-length track. |
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− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 8|8 January 1985]] | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 8|8 January 1985]] (a.m.) |
| |studio = Cheshire Sound Studios,<br> Atlanta, GA, USA | | |studio = Cheshire Sound Studios,<br> Atlanta, GA, USA |
| |additional info = Basic tracking | | |additional info = Basic tracking |
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| |4= Live | | |4= Live |
− | |5= [[15 March 2004-1|15 March 2004 19th Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, Waldorf Astoria, New York, NY]]; includes clips of [[A Love Bizarre]] and [[The Glamorous Life]] | + | |5= [[15 March 2004-1|15 March 2004 19th Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, Waldorf Astoria, New York, NY]]; includes clips of [[A Love Bizarre]] and [[The Glamorous Life]] |
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A Love Bizarre is the third track on Sheila E.’s second album Romance 1600, and, three months after the album’s release, A Love Bizarre was released as the album’s second single. While Prince was heavily involved in the album, this is is the only track to be credited as "produced, written and arranged by Sheila E. and Prince" - in fact, while Sheila E. sings on the track and plays percussion, all other vocals and instruments (other than saxophone by Eddie M.) are played by Prince. In 2001, a 1986 live version by Prince and the Revolution from the Parade Tour was included (along with other live tracks from the same show) in the NPG Ahdio Show 4 download from the NPG Music Club.
Basic tracks were recorded by Prince and Sheila E. on 8 January 1985 at the Cheshire Sound Studios, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in the early morning after a show on 7 January, in Atlanta on the Purple Rain Tour. The full-length track, at 12:18, was edited into sections for its single release, with the b-side, A Love Bizarre (Part II), simply an additional edited portion of the full-length track.
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Recording Information
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Recording Sessions
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Date
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Studio
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Additional info
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8 January 1985 (a.m.)
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Cheshire Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Basic tracking
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20 January 1985
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5th Floor Recording Studio, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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various overdubs and additional work
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Recording Personnel
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- Sheila E. - vocals, bass, bongos, congas, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion (credits given for full album - instrument credits may not be accurate for this track)
- Prince - vocals and all instruments, except where noted
- Eddie M. - saxophone
- Susie Davis - backing vocals and keyboards (credited, uncertain involvement)
- Juan Escovedo - percussion (credited, uncertain involvement)
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Versions
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Released Versions
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Video Versions
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Broadcasts/streaming (only)
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Title
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Length
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Released
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Version
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Additional info
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I Feel For You
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2:12
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Delayed performance TV broadcast
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Live
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2 March 2004, The Ellen Degeneres Show, NBC Studios, Burbank, CA; includes clips of A Love Bizarre and The Glamorous Life
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I Feel For You
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0:35
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Delayed awards show performance TV broadcast
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Live
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15 March 2004 19th Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, Waldorf Astoria, New York, NY; includes clips of A Love Bizarre and The Glamorous Life
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The Glamorous Life / A Love Bizarre
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2:26
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Live awards show performance TV broadcast
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Live
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1 June 2007, 9th annual ALMA Awards, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA, USA; performed by Prince, Sheila E. and Grupo Fantasma
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Sexy Dancer/Le Freak - A Love Bizarre - Pass The Peas
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6:00
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3rdEye TV Show # 4 concert video stream
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Live
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21 September 2007, The O2 Arena, London, England
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Sampled, Referred to, Quoted in...
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Unreleased Versions
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Title
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Version
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Additional Info
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A Love Bizarre
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Studio
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Instrumental version
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