Difference between revisions of "Danger Lover"

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|performer                = [[Grand Central]]
 
|performer                = [[Grand Central]]
|writer(s)                = [[Charles Smith|Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith]]
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|writer(s)                = [[Charles Smith|Charles 'Chazz' Smith]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles Smith|Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith]] (assumed)
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|producer(s)              = [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles Smith|Charles 'Chazz' Smith]] (assumed)
 
|previous song            = [[Dancin’ Flu]]
 
|previous song            = [[Dancin’ Flu]]
 
|next song                = [[Dark]]
 
|next song                = [[Dark]]
|introduction              = '''Danger Lover''' is an unreleased track performed live, and perhaps recorded, in 1973 by [[Grand Central]], a band consisting of [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles Smith|Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith]], as one of the few original compositions known to be played by the band at the time, along with [[Do You Feel Like Dancing?]], [[Funk It Up]] and [[Machine]] (sometimes also called '''Sex Machine'''), they mostly played cover versions of current hits. . It was written by [[Charles Smith|Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith]]. It is not known if the track was later considered for inclusion on any project.
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|introduction              = '''Danger Lover''' is an unreleased track performed live, and perhaps recorded at the [[Russell Ave, Anderson house]], Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1973 by [[Grand Central]], a band consisting of [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles Smith|Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith]].
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Witten by [[Charles Smith|Charles 'Chazz' Smith]], '''Danger Lover''' is one of the few original compositions known to be played by the band at the time, along with [[Do You Feel Like Dancing?]], [[Funk It Up]] and [[Machine]] (sometimes also called [[Machine|Sex Machine]]). The group had been playing the track live since at least 1973 although details of [[Grand Central]]’s live shows are not well known (the band mostly played cover versions of current hits).
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It is not known if the track was later considered for inclusion on any project.
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
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{{RecordingLine|
 
|date                      = 1973
 
|date                      = 1973
|studio                    = Anderson residence,<br>Minneapolis, MN, USA
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|studio                    = [[Russell Ave, Anderson house]],<br>Minneapolis, MN, USA
 
|additional info          = Rehearsals and basic tracking (if recorded)
 
|additional info          = Rehearsals and basic tracking (if recorded)
 
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*[[Prince]] - vocals and guitar (assumed)
 
*[[Prince]] - vocals and guitar (assumed)
 
*[[André Cymone|André Anderson]] - vocals and bass guitar (assumed)
 
*[[André Cymone|André Anderson]] - vocals and bass guitar (assumed)
*[[Charles Smith|Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith]] - drums (assumed)
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*[[Charles Smith|Charles 'Chazz' Smith]] - drums (assumed)
 
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Revision as of 15:36, 3 April 2021

Dancin’ Flu   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Dark
Danger Lover

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Song details
Performer: Grand Central
Writer(s): Charles 'Chazz' Smith
Producer(s): Prince, André Anderson and Charles 'Chazz' Smith (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • 1973 (as part of Grand Central)
  • This track is not known to have been performed live during Prince’s professional career.
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Danger Lover is an unreleased track performed live, and perhaps recorded at the Russell Ave, Anderson house, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1973 by Grand Central, a band consisting of Prince, André Anderson and Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith.

Witten by Charles 'Chazz' Smith, Danger Lover is one of the few original compositions known to be played by the band at the time, along with Do You Feel Like Dancing?, Funk It Up and Machine (sometimes also called Sex Machine). The group had been playing the track live since at least 1973 although details of Grand Central’s live shows are not well known (the band mostly played cover versions of current hits).

It is not known if the track was later considered for inclusion on any project.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1973 Russell Ave, Anderson house,
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Rehearsals and basic tracking (if recorded)
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Danger Lover Rehearsal 1973 rehearsal (if recorded)


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Dancin’ Flu   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Dark