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|writer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]) | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]) | ||
|producer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]) | |producer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]) | ||
− | |previous song = [[Blue | + | |previous song = [[Blue Diamonds & Sunday Pearls]] |
|next song = [[Blue Limousine]] | |next song = [[Blue Limousine]] | ||
− | |introduction = '''Blue Light''' is the seventh track (sixth song) on [[Prince]] | + | |introduction = '''Blue Light''' is the seventh track (sixth song) on [[Prince]]’s 14th album [[File:SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Album: Symbol]], the second to be credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]. |
− | + | Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May_12|12 May 1991]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (two days after [[Gett Off]], on the same day [[Eric Leeds]] recorded saxophone overdubs on [[You’re All I Want]]). | |
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+ | It was the earliest-recorded track to be used on the [[File:SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Album: Symbol]] album. It was included as the ninth track (sixth song) on March 1992, and late-Summer 1992, configurations of the [[File:SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Album: Symbol]] album, until many of the album’s [[Symbol segues|segues]] were removed for release. | ||
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+ | A tape box in [[Prince]]’s vault has a date of [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_11|11 December 1991]] written on it. It is unclear if this is a new / alternate version or a mix of the song. | ||
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+ | In early 1993, [[Single: Blue Light|Blue Light]] was planned as a single, with a test pressing made, but the single was left unreleased. | ||
|recording info = | |recording info = | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
|date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May_12|12 May 1991]] | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May_12|12 May 1991]] | ||
− | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | + | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA |
− | |additional info = | + | |additional info = Tracking |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{RecordingLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_11|11 December 1991]] | ||
+ | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
+ | |additional info = possible mix or new version | ||
}} | }} | ||
|recording personnel = | |recording personnel = | ||
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted | *[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted | ||
− | *[[Michael Koppelman]] - bass guitar | + | *[[Michael Koppelman]] - bass guitar and (uncredited) keyboards |
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone | *[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone | ||
+ | *[[Mayte]] - background vocals (uncredited) | ||
|released versions = | |released versions = | ||
{{Songchart| | {{Songchart| | ||
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|1= '''Blue Light''' | |1= '''Blue Light''' | ||
|2= 3:07 | |2= 3:07 | ||
− | |3= [[Home Video: 3 Chains | + | |3= [[Home Video: 3 Chains O’ Gold|3 Chains O’ Gold]] VHS/laserdisc |
|4= Promo video | |4= Promo video | ||
|5= See [[Video: Blue Light|Blue Light]] video for more details | |5= See [[Video: Blue Light|Blue Light]] video for more details | ||
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|broadcasts, streaming = | |broadcasts, streaming = | ||
|unreleased versions = | |unreleased versions = | ||
− | |first live appearance = [[18_February 1993|18 February 1993, Glam Slam, Minneapolis, | + | {{SongUnreleased| |
+ | |unreleased versions = | ||
+ | {{Unreleased| | ||
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+ | {{Unreleasedline| | ||
+ | |1= '''Blue Light''' | ||
+ | |2= | ||
+ | |3= Version before December 1991 updates | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |first live appearance = [[18_February 1993|18 February 1993, Glam Slam, Minneapolis, Minnesota]] <br> | ||
+ | * [[01 September 1993-am|1 September 1993 (a.m.): Rex Club, Paris, France]] | ||
|performed regularly on =[[Act I]] | |performed regularly on =[[Act I]] | ||
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1993|1993]] | |performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1993|1993]] | ||
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* [[Single: Blue Light|Blue Light]] unreleased single | * [[Single: Blue Light|Blue Light]] unreleased single | ||
|references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] '' | |references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] '' | ||
− | |categories = [[Category:1992]][[Category: | + | *[https://www.housequake.com/2006/07/10/michael-koppelman-interview-engineer/ '''Michael Koppelman Interview''' by ''Cateto'' (housequake.com: 10 July 2006)] |
+ | |categories = [[Category:1992]][[Category:Recorded 1991]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince and the New Power Generation)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]] | ||
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Blue Diamonds & Sunday Pearls < < < | All Songs | Unreleased Songs | > > > Blue Limousine |