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|single image              = [[File:Newpowersoul_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Newpower Soul]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]]</small>
 
|single image              = [[File:Newpowersoul_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Newpower Soul]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]]</small>
 
|performer                = [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
 
|performer                = [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_30|30 June, 1998]] - [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] album
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|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_30|30 June 1998]] - [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] album
 
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]]
 
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])
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|introduction              = '''Freaks On This Side''' is the seventh track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]'s third and final 'solo' album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]].
 
|introduction              = '''Freaks On This Side''' is the seventh track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]'s third and final 'solo' album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]].
  
While specific recording dates are now known, the album was recorded between May, 1997 and February, 1998, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. [[Prince]] often begins chants of "freaks on this side" during concerts to work up different sections of the audience, beginning [[28_February,_1998-am|28 February, 1998 (am), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]], which may indicate the track was recorded late in the sessions, but this is speculative.
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While specific recording dates are now known, the album was recorded between May 1997 and February 1998, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. [[Prince]] often begins chants of "freaks on this side" during concerts to work up different sections of the audience, beginning [[28_February 1998-am|28 February 1998 (am), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]], which may indicate the track was recorded late in the sessions, but this is speculative.
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = May, 1997 - February, 1998
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|date                      = May 1997 - February 1998
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|additional info          = Initial tracking
 
|additional info          = Initial tracking
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|unreleased versions      =  
 
|unreleased versions      =  
 
|sampled in                =  
 
|sampled in                =  
|first live appearance    = [[28_February,_1998-am|28 February, 1998 (am), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]] <small>(chant during [[Face Down]])</small>
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|first live appearance    = [[28_February 1998-am|28 February 1998 (am), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]] <small>(chant during [[Face Down]])</small>
* [[28_March,_1998-am|28 March, 1998 (am), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]] <small>(first full performance)</small>
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* [[28_March 1998-am|28 March 1998 (am), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]] <small>(first full performance)</small>
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1998|1998]] <small>(often as chants during other songs)</small>, [[All Concerts#1999|1999]] <small>(chants during [[Everyday People]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2004|2004]] <small>(chants during [[D.M.S.R.]] and [[Life 'O' The Party]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2009|2009]] <small>(chants during [[Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2011|2011]] <small>(chants during [[Cool]])</small>
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1998|1998]] <small>(often as chants during other songs)</small>, [[All Concerts#1999|1999]] <small>(chants during [[Everyday People]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2004|2004]] <small>(chants during [[D.M.S.R.]] and [[Life 'O' The Party]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2009|2009]] <small>(chants during [[Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2011|2011]] <small>(chants during [[Cool]])</small>

Revision as of 19:37, 27 February 2016

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Freaks On This Side

Newpowersoul album.jpg
from the album Newpower Soul
Song details
Performer: New Power Generation
First Released: 30 June 1998 - Newpower Soul album
Album(s): Newpower Soul
Writer(s): Prince (credited to New Power Generation)
Producer(s): Prince (credited to New Power Generation)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Freaks On This Side is the seventh track on the New Power Generation's third and final 'solo' album Newpower Soul.

While specific recording dates are now known, the album was recorded between May 1997 and February 1998, at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. Prince often begins chants of "freaks on this side" during concerts to work up different sections of the audience, beginning 28 February 1998 (am), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA, which may indicate the track was recorded late in the sessions, but this is speculative.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
May 1997 - February 1998 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Initial tracking
Recording Personnel
  • SymbolSmallerBlue.png - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (credited for "all musical instruments and tantrums")
  • Kirk Johnson - drum programming (as "KAJ", credited for "drums, drum and synth programs")
  • Rhonda Smith - bass guitar (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Rev. Scott - rhythm guitar (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Mr. Hayes - keyboards, background vocals (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Marva King - background vocals (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Hornheadz - horns

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Freaks On This Side 5:42 Newpower Soul Studio



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
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