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| |introduction = '''MPLS''', by [[Minneapolis]], is the first track on the album [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], recorded by other [[Paisley Park Records]] artists), and, later in 1994, [[Single: MPLS|MPLS]] was available as a limited edition single, available from [[The New Power Generation Store]] and the phone service [[1-800 New Funk]] only. A reprise of the song is also included as the album's eleventh and final track. The song is credited to [[Sonny T.]] on the album but is registered at the ASCAP as having been written solely by [[Prince]]. | | |introduction = '''MPLS''', by [[Minneapolis]], is the first track on the album [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], recorded by other [[Paisley Park Records]] artists), and, later in 1994, [[Single: MPLS|MPLS]] was available as a limited edition single, available from [[The New Power Generation Store]] and the phone service [[1-800 New Funk]] only. A reprise of the song is also included as the album's eleventh and final track. The song is credited to [[Sonny T.]] on the album but is registered at the ASCAP as having been written solely by [[Prince]]. |
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− | While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in late 1989 - early 1990 with lead vocals by [[Jana Anderson]] (as "Jana Jade"). The track was worked on further in August 1992, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with [[Sonny T.]] adding co-lead vocals. [[The Steeles]] are also heard in the song (crediting themselves: ''We're the S-T-E-E-L-E-S''). The track was intended for a planned project titled [[Album: MPLS (1994)|MPLS]], but this project remained unfinished. | + | While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in late 1989 - early 1990 with lead vocals by [[Jana Anderson]] (as "Jana Jade"), most likely around the same time as [[Jana Jade’s Army]] and [[Get On Up]]). The track was worked on further in August 1992, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with [[Sonny T.]] adding co-lead vocals. [[The Steeles]] are also heard in the song (crediting themselves: ''We're the S-T-E-E-L-E-S''). The track was intended for a planned project titled [[Album: MPLS (1994)|MPLS]], but this project remained unfinished. |
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| Confusingly, the track is mis-credited on the album as "Minneapolis" by "MPLS" - as clearly heard in the song's lyrics, however, the band is named [[Minneapolis]]. | | Confusingly, the track is mis-credited on the album as "Minneapolis" by "MPLS" - as clearly heard in the song's lyrics, however, the band is named [[Minneapolis]]. |
MPLS, by Minneapolis, is the first track on the album 1-800 New Funk (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by Prince/, recorded by other Paisley Park Records artists), and, later in 1994, MPLS was available as a limited edition single, available from The New Power Generation Store and the phone service 1-800 New Funk only. A reprise of the song is also included as the album's eleventh and final track. The song is credited to Sonny T. on the album but is registered at the ASCAP as having been written solely by Prince.
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in late 1989 - early 1990 with lead vocals by Jana Anderson (as "Jana Jade"), most likely around the same time as Jana Jade’s Army and Get On Up). The track was worked on further in August 1992, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with Sonny T. adding co-lead vocals. The Steeles are also heard in the song (crediting themselves: We're the S-T-E-E-L-E-S). The track was intended for a planned project titled MPLS, but this project remained unfinished.
Confusingly, the track is mis-credited on the album as "Minneapolis" by "MPLS" - as clearly heard in the song's lyrics, however, the band is named Minneapolis.
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Recording Information
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Recording Sessions
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Date
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Studio
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Additional info
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Late 1989 - early 1990
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Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA
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Basic tracking
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July/August 1990
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Mad Hatter Studios Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Orchestral overdubs
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August 1992
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Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA
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Additional recording and vocal overdubs by Sonny T.
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Recording Personnel
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Versions
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Released Versions
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Title
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Length
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Released
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Version
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Additional info
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MPLS
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4:26
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1-800 New Funk
MPLS single
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Studio
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Mislabeled "Minneapolis" on album sleeve
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MPLS (Reprise)
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0:48
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1-800 New Funk
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Edit
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Mislabeled "Minneapolis Reprise" on album sleeve
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MPLS (12 Inch Mix)
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7:00
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MPLS single
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Extended version
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Video Versions
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Title
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Length
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Released
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Version
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Additional info
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MPLS
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4:15
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Promotional release only
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Promo video
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See MPLS video for more details
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Unreleased Versions
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Title
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Version
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Additional Info
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MPLS
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Studio
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Original 1989 - 1990 recording before vocal overdubs
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MPLS
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Studio
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Version with Clare Fischer orchestra overdubs
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MPLS
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Studio
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Alternate mix used in promotional video, containing sample from Powerline and other differences
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