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|introduction              = '''Kiss Me Quick''' is an unreleased song recorded at [[Prince]]'s [[France Avenue Home Studio]], Edina, MN, USA, most likely in 1979 or 1980 (although previously thought to have have been recorded at some point in 1981). The song is an upbeat pop/disco track in the vein of some tracks from [[Prince]]'s first two albums [[Album: For You|For You]] and [[Album: Prince|Prince]], containing a falsetto vocal and fast disco-style bass guitar runs.  The song was perhaps partly inspired by Darlene, a girl from San Francisco, CA that Prince was seeing and the protagonist for the song [[Darlene Marie]]. The track remains unreleased.
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|introduction              = '''Kiss Me Quick''' is an unreleased song recorded at [[Prince]]’s [[France Avenue Home Studio]], Edina, MN, USA, most likely in 1979 or 1980. The song is an upbeat pop/disco track in the vein of some tracks from [[Prince]]’s first two albums [[Album: For You|For You]] and [[Album: Prince|Prince]], containing a falsetto vocal and fast disco-style bass guitar runs.  The lyrics are written from a female perspective but the song was perhaps partly inspired by Darlene, a girl from San Francisco, California that Prince was seeing and the protagonist for the songs [[Darlene Marie]] and [[Head]]. According to [[Pepé Willie]], '''Kiss Me Quick''' was intended for [[Sue Ann Carwell]], but no recording of this song with her is known to have occurred. The track remains unreleased.  
 
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|date                      = 1979 (assumed)
 
|date                      = 1979 (assumed)
 
|studio                    = [[France Avenue Home Studio]],<br>Edina, MN, USA
 
|studio                    = [[France Avenue Home Studio]],<br>Edina, MN, USA
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|categories                = [[Category:1979]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1981]]
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Latest revision as of 14:25, 7 September 2022

Kiss   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Knucklehead
Kiss Me Quick

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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

Kiss Me Quick is an unreleased song recorded at Prince’s France Avenue Home Studio, Edina, MN, USA, most likely in 1979 or 1980. The song is an upbeat pop/disco track in the vein of some tracks from Prince’s first two albums For You and Prince, containing a falsetto vocal and fast disco-style bass guitar runs. The lyrics are written from a female perspective but the song was perhaps partly inspired by Darlene, a girl from San Francisco, California that Prince was seeing and the protagonist for the songs Darlene Marie and Head. According to Pepé Willie, Kiss Me Quick was intended for Sue Ann Carwell, but no recording of this song with her is known to have occurred. The track remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1979 (assumed) France Avenue Home Studio,
Edina, MN, USA
Tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments (assumed)

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Kiss Me Quick Studio Recorded 1979 (assumed)


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Kiss   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Knucklehead