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|song name                = Groovy Potential
 
|song name                = Groovy Potential
|single image              = [[File:Groovypotential-artwork.jpg|100px|link=3rdEyeTunes.com]]<br>
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|album image              = [[File: Hitnrun_PHASEII_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Hitnrun Phase Two]]<br><small>from the album [[Album: Hitnrun Phase Two|Hitnrun Phase Two]]</small>
<small>promotional image released with download</small>
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|single image              = [[File:Groovypotential-artwork.jpg|100px|link=3rdEyeTunes.com]]<br><small>promotional image released with download</small>
 
|performer                = [[Prince]]
 
|performer                = [[Prince]]
 
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 14|14 August, 2013]] - [[3rdEyeTunes.com]] download
 
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 14|14 August, 2013]] - [[3rdEyeTunes.com]] download
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While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed that initial tracking took place in early-to-mid 2012, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Horn overdubs took place in late July, 2012, also at [[Paisley Park Studios]]. [[Michael B. Nelson]] has stated that the horns were recorded as a "10 horn arrangement", with muted brass and woodwinds recorded first, followed by a second pass using their standard set-up, "mostly playing off of each other but sometimes together".
 
While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed that initial tracking took place in early-to-mid 2012, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Horn overdubs took place in late July, 2012, also at [[Paisley Park Studios]]. [[Michael B. Nelson]] has stated that the horns were recorded as a "10 horn arrangement", with muted brass and woodwinds recorded first, followed by a second pass using their standard set-up, "mostly playing off of each other but sometimes together".
  
It is not known if the track is intended to be part of an album or any particular project.
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In December 2015 the song appeared as seventh track on the album [[Album: Hitnrun Phase Two|Hitnrun Phase Two]]
 
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|recording personnel      =  
 
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
 
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
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* [[Michael B.]] - drums
 
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone, horn arrangement
 
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone, horn arrangement
 
*[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet
 
*[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet
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|1= '''Groovy Potential'''
 
|1= '''Groovy Potential'''
 
|2= 6:17
 
|2= 6:17
|3= [[3rdEyeTunes.com]] .wav download
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|3= [[3rdEyeTunes.com]] .wav download / [[Album: Hitnrun Phase Two|Hitnrun Phase Two]]
 
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|references                = [http://prince.org/msg/7/400392?&pg=4 Prince.org thread "New Song on 3rdEye Tunes" answer #110 by MrMoops]
 
|references                = [http://prince.org/msg/7/400392?&pg=4 Prince.org thread "New Song on 3rdEye Tunes" answer #110 by MrMoops]
|categories                = [[Category:2013]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 2013]]
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|categories                = [[Category:2013]][[Category:2015]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 2013]]
 
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Revision as of 23:11, 12 December 2015

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Groovy Potential

Hitnrun PHASEII album.jpg
from the album Hitnrun Phase Two
Groovypotential-artwork.jpg
promotional image released with download
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 14 August, 2013 - 3rdEyeTunes.com download
Album(s): None
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not known to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

Groovy Potential is the third track to have been released through 3rdEyeTunes.com, Prince's own music store. A 1:20 minutes preview of the track was streamed on 3rdEyeGirl YouTube account minutes before the track's release.

While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed that initial tracking took place in early-to-mid 2012, at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. Horn overdubs took place in late July, 2012, also at Paisley Park Studios. Michael B. Nelson has stated that the horns were recorded as a "10 horn arrangement", with muted brass and woodwinds recorded first, followed by a second pass using their standard set-up, "mostly playing off of each other but sometimes together".

In December 2015 the song appeared as seventh track on the album Hitnrun Phase Two


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early-to-mid 2012 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Initial tracking
Late July, 2012 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Horn overdubs
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Groovy Potential 6:17 3rdEyeTunes.com .wav download / Hitnrun Phase Two Studio


Title Version Additional Info
Groovy Potential Studio Studio version before horn overdubs
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
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