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An early version of the song featuring [[André Cymone]] on lead vocals was recorded in February 1978 at [[Music Farm Studios]] in New York, NY, USA, around the same time as of sessions led by [[Pepé Willie]] intended for Tony Silvester, leader of the group [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Main_Ingredient The Main Ingredient] to use as demos for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Anthony_and_the_Imperials Little Anthony and the Imperials], who he wanted to produce (the one-day session also produced [[I Feel For You]], [[Thrill You Or Kill You]] and [[With You]]), although '''Do Me, Baby''' was recorded with extra studio time and was not intended for use by Silvester. | An early version of the song featuring [[André Cymone]] on lead vocals was recorded in February 1978 at [[Music Farm Studios]] in New York, NY, USA, around the same time as of sessions led by [[Pepé Willie]] intended for Tony Silvester, leader of the group [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Main_Ingredient The Main Ingredient] to use as demos for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Anthony_and_the_Imperials Little Anthony and the Imperials], who he wanted to produce (the one-day session also produced [[I Feel For You]], [[Thrill You Or Kill You]] and [[With You]]), although '''Do Me, Baby''' was recorded with extra studio time and was not intended for use by Silvester. | ||
− | Even when the song is credited solely to [[Prince]], [[André Cymone]] has said it was his song and [[Pepé Willie]] has | + | Even when the song is credited solely to [[Prince]], [[André Cymone]] has said it was his song and [[Pepé Willie]] has corroborated this statement. [[André Cymone|Cymone]] claims he came up with the main groove and perhaps the melody and [[Prince]] put lyrics to it. It is interesting to note that the song bears a striking similarity to the chord progression of Aretha Franklin’s '''Angel''', from ''Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky'' (1973), combined with the melody of a guitar solo in Eddie Hazel’s '''Frantic Moment''' from ''Game, Dames & Guitar Thangs'' (1977). If [[Andre Cymone|Cymone]] indeed had a hand in writing the song, it is a possible reason why he never disputed the songwriting credits in court. |
− | [[Prince]] re-cut the song as a solo effort in April 1979 at [[Alpha Studios]] in Burbank, California. That version was mixed in early June 1979 at [[Hollywood Sound Recorders]] in Los Angeles, California, while working on recording the [[Album: Prince|Prince]] album. But the song did not end up being used for the album and was shelved. This version from 1979 was released in 2021 as a stand alone digital track and | + | [[Prince]] re-cut the song as a solo effort in April 1979 at [[Alpha Studios]] in Burbank, California. That version was mixed in early June 1979 at [[Hollywood Sound Recorders]] in Los Angeles, California, while working on recording the [[Album: Prince|Prince]] album. But the song did not end up being used for the album and was shelved. This version from 1979 was released in 2021 as a stand alone digital track and in 2022 as a limited 7" purple vinyl [[Single:_Do_Me,_Baby_(Demo)|single]] and cassette to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]] album. |
− | + | While specific recording dates of the version released on [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]] are not known, the album sessions took place in Spring and Summer 1981, at [[Hollywood Sound Recorders]] in Los Angeles, California. The album was completed at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California, between [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_14|14]] and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_23|23 August 1981]]. | |
− | While specific recording dates of the version released on [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]] are not known, the album sessions took place in Spring and Summer 1981, at | + | |
In 2000, [[Do Me, Baby]] was planned for inclusion on [[Album: When 2 R In Love: The Ballads Of Prince|When 2 R In Love: The Ballads Of Prince]] (likely in re-recorded form, although it is possible this was planned but not executed). The album did not receive many votes by visitors at [[Prince: A Celebration]], however, and was ultimately abandoned. | In 2000, [[Do Me, Baby]] was planned for inclusion on [[Album: When 2 R In Love: The Ballads Of Prince|When 2 R In Love: The Ballads Of Prince]] (likely in re-recorded form, although it is possible this was planned but not executed). The album did not receive many votes by visitors at [[Prince: A Celebration]], however, and was ultimately abandoned. | ||
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|date = Spring-Summer 1981 | |date = Spring-Summer 1981 | ||
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|additional info = Tracking of [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]] version | |additional info = Tracking of [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]] version | ||
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|4= Live | |4= Live | ||
|5= [[30_March 1985|30 March 1985, Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY, USA]] | |5= [[30_March 1985|30 March 1985, Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY, USA]] | ||
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+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= '''Do Me, Baby''' | ||
+ | |2= 2:00 | ||
+ | |3= [[Album: Prince And The Revolution: Live|Prince And The Revolution: Live]] (2022 re-release) | ||
+ | |4= Live | ||
+ | |5= [[30_March 1985|30 March 1985, Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY, USA]]. Remastered. | ||
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|3= [[Single:_Do_Me,_Baby_(Demo)|Do Me, Baby (Demo)]] single<br> | |3= [[Single:_Do_Me,_Baby_(Demo)|Do Me, Baby (Demo)]] single<br> | ||
|4= Demo | |4= Demo | ||
− | |5= Released posthumously | + | |5= 1979 version. Released posthumously |
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* <b>Copyright(s)</b>: [http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?Search_Arg=PA0000130925&Search_Code=REGS&PID=6ZG4lbw8tQ3WJs1j3ht24lNKIM_K&SEQ=20130314142343&CNT=25&HIST=1 ''Library of Congress'' '''PA0000130925 / 1981-12-28 Controversy Music''' published 1981-10-14. '''Words & Music: Prince Nelson''']. [http://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx ''ASCAP'' '''Work ID: 340218357 / ISWC: T0700426727'''] | * <b>Copyright(s)</b>: [http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?Search_Arg=PA0000130925&Search_Code=REGS&PID=6ZG4lbw8tQ3WJs1j3ht24lNKIM_K&SEQ=20130314142343&CNT=25&HIST=1 ''Library of Congress'' '''PA0000130925 / 1981-12-28 Controversy Music''' published 1981-10-14. '''Words & Music: Prince Nelson''']. [http://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx ''ASCAP'' '''Work ID: 340218357 / ISWC: T0700426727'''] | ||
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