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|introduction              = '''Come Elektra Tuesday''' is an unreleased song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 26|26 May 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (two days after [[Hello]], the same day as [[Heaven]] and [[Stella And Charles]], the day before [[Polka-Dotted Tiger]], [[Zebra With The Blonde Hair]], [[Married Man]] and [[Killin’ At The Soda Shop]]).  
 
|introduction              = '''Come Elektra Tuesday''' is an unreleased song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 26|26 May 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (two days after [[Hello]], the same day as [[Heaven]] and [[Stella And Charles]], the day before [[Polka-Dotted Tiger]], [[Zebra With The Blonde Hair]], [[Married Man]] and [[Killin’ At The Soda Shop]]).  
  
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The song features [[Jill Jones]] on background vocals.  
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The song features [[Jill Jones]] on background vocals. The song was intended for her eponymous [[Album: Jill Jones|album]], but ultimately not included.
  
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The name "Elektra" (or "Electra") was already used in [[The Ladder]]. [[Prince]] wanted to give this stage name to [[Jill Jones]], but she refused, preferring to keep her birth name for her musical career. This name was also intented to be used for the character she was supposed to play in a short-lived musical project in 1984 titled [[Musical: Roadhouse Garden | Roadhouse Garden]]. The nickname was eventually suggested a few years later to Tera Patrick, who came to be known as [[Carmen Electra]].
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The name "Elektra" (or "Electra") was already used in [[The Ladder]]. [[Prince]] wanted to give this stage name to [[Jill Jones]], but she refused, preferring to keep her birth name for her musical career. This name was also intented to be used for the character she was supposed to play in a short-lived musical project in 1984 titled [[Musical: Roadhouse Garden | Roadhouse Garden]]. The nickname was eventually suggested a few years later to Tera Patrick, who came to be known as [[Carmen Electra]].  
  
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It is unknown if this song was intended for any project at the time, but during [[Prince: A Celebration]] in June 2000, computer screens at [[Paisley Park Studios]] offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on [[Album: Crystal Ball Volume II|Crystal Ball Volume II]], but '''Come Elektra Tuesday''' was not chosen by fans, and the project was ultimately abandoned.
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During [[Prince: A Celebration]] in June 2000, computer screens at [[Paisley Park Studios]] offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on [[Album: Crystal Ball Volume II|Crystal Ball Volume II]], but '''Come Elektra Tuesday''' was not chosen by fans, and the project was ultimately abandoned.
 
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 14|14 November 1986]]
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Revision as of 07:58, 9 August 2021

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Come Elektra Tuesday
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Song details
Performer: Prince
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

Come Elektra Tuesday is an unreleased song recorded on 26 May 1985 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California (two days after Hello, the same day as Heaven and Stella And Charles, the day before Polka-Dotted Tiger, Zebra With The Blonde Hair, Married Man and Killin’ At The Soda Shop).

The song features Jill Jones on background vocals. The song was intended for her eponymous album, but ultimately not included.

The name "Elektra" (or "Electra") was already used in The Ladder. Prince wanted to give this stage name to Jill Jones, but she refused, preferring to keep her birth name for her musical career. This name was also intented to be used for the character she was supposed to play in a short-lived musical project in 1984 titled Roadhouse Garden. The nickname was eventually suggested a few years later to Tera Patrick, who came to be known as Carmen Electra.

During Prince: A Celebration in June 2000, computer screens at Paisley Park Studios offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on Crystal Ball Volume II, but Come Elektra Tuesday was not chosen by fans, and the project was ultimately abandoned.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
26 May 1985 Sunset Sound,
Hollywood, CA, USA 		Basic tracking
11 November 1986 Sunset Sound,
Hollywood, CA, USA 		Overdubs, mix
14 November 1986 Sunset Sound,
Hollywood, CA, USA 		Overdubs and work on an extended version
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
  • Jill Jones - background vocals

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Come Elektra Tuesday Studio Recorded 26 May 1985
Come Elektra Tuesday Studio 11 November 1986 version with overdubs
Come Elektra Tuesday Studio Extended version


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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