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|introduction              = '''Leader Of The Band''' is the first track on an EP sold by [[Sheila E.]] at the merchandise stand of two shows she performed at Yoshi's, San Francisco, CA, USA, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 15|15 August 2010]]. The song is written by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]], and he appears on vocals and keyboards.
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|introduction              = '''Leader Of The Band''' is the first track on an EP sold by [[Sheila E.]] at the merchandise stand of two shows she performed at Yoshi’s, San Francisco, CA, USA, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 15|15 August 2010]]. The song is written by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]], and he appears on vocals and keyboards.
  
 
In 2013, [[Sheila E.]] included an edited version of the track on her album [[Album: Icon|Icon]].
 
In 2013, [[Sheila E.]] included an edited version of the track on her album [[Album: Icon|Icon]].
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While a specific recording date or studio (in or near Oakland) were not known, a recording tape photographed at [[Paisley Park Studios]] lists it as [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 2005]] alluding the song was recorded five years before initial release. <br>
 
While a specific recording date or studio (in or near Oakland) were not known, a recording tape photographed at [[Paisley Park Studios]] lists it as [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 2005]] alluding the song was recorded five years before initial release. <br>
 
   
 
   
The track was intended for an album by [https://peteescovedo.com/escovedo-family The E Family] tentatively called ''Love's All Around''. This album was developed over the years and released as ''Now & Forever'' in 2011, but '''Leader Of The Band''' was not included on the final configuration. Instead it was included on [[Sheila E.]]'s 2013 album [[Album: Icon|Icon]].
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The track was intended for an album by [https://peteescovedo.com/escovedo-family The E Family] tentatively called ''Love’s All Around''. This album was developed over the years and released as ''Now & Forever'' in 2011, but '''Leader Of The Band''' was not included on the final configuration. Instead it was included on [[Sheila E.]]’s 2013 album [[Album: Icon|Icon]].
 
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 2005]] (tentative)
 
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 2005]] (tentative)
 
|studio                    = 25th Recording Studios,<br>Oakland, CA, USA<br>or<br>Blue 52 Lounge Studios,<br>Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
 
|studio                    = 25th Recording Studios,<br>Oakland, CA, USA<br>or<br>Blue 52 Lounge Studios,<br>Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking, mixing & mastering
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|additional info          = Tracking, mixing & mastering
 
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|sampled in                =  
 
|first live appearance    = [[29_March 2008|29 March 2008, Harvelles, Redondo Beach, CA, USA]] <small>(likely, but unconfirmed, only known performance with [[Prince]] input)</small><br>
 
|first live appearance    = [[29_March 2008|29 March 2008, Harvelles, Redondo Beach, CA, USA]] <small>(likely, but unconfirmed, only known performance with [[Prince]] input)</small><br>
* 15 August 2010: Yoshi's, San Francisco, CA, USA <small>(first confirmed performance by [[Sheila E.]], no [[Prince]] input)</small>
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* 15 August 2010: Yoshi’s, San Francisco, CA, USA <small>(first confirmed performance by [[Sheila E.]], no [[Prince]] input)</small>
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2008|2008]] <small>(likely, but unconfirmed)</small>, 2010 <small>(by [[Sheila E.]])</small>
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2008|2008]] <small>(likely, but unconfirmed)</small>, 2010 <small>(by [[Sheila E.]])</small>

Revision as of 20:51, 20 August 2021

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Leader Of The Band

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from the album Icon
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from the EP From E 2 U
Song details
Performer: Sheila E.
First Released: 15 August 2010 - From E 2 U EP

4 November 2013 - Icon Album

Album(s): None
Writer(s): Prince and Sheila E.
Producer(s): Unknown
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Leader Of The Band is the first track on an EP sold by Sheila E. at the merchandise stand of two shows she performed at Yoshi’s, San Francisco, CA, USA, on 15 August 2010. The song is written by Prince and Sheila E., and he appears on vocals and keyboards.

In 2013, Sheila E. included an edited version of the track on her album Icon.

While a specific recording date or studio (in or near Oakland) were not known, a recording tape photographed at Paisley Park Studios lists it as 1 October 2005 alluding the song was recorded five years before initial release.

The track was intended for an album by The E Family tentatively called Love’s All Around. This album was developed over the years and released as Now & Forever in 2011, but Leader Of The Band was not included on the final configuration. Instead it was included on Sheila E.’s 2013 album Icon.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1 October 2005 (tentative) 25th Recording Studios,
Oakland, CA, USA
or
Blue 52 Lounge Studios,
Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
Tracking, mixing & mastering
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Leader Of The Band 6:18 From E 2 U EP Studio
Leader Of The Band 4:39 Icon Album

Leader Of The Band promo

Studio



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
  • Information needed.
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