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− | |introduction = '''Million $ Show''' is the first track on [[Prince]] | + | |introduction = '''Million $Show''' is the first track on [[Prince]]’s 38th album [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]]. |
− | Similar to the pre-recorded DAT intros played prior to live shows, the track begins with snippets of past [[Prince]] songs: [[For You]] (the opening track from [[Prince]] | + | Similar to the pre-recorded DAT intros played prior to live shows, the track begins with snippets of past [[Prince]] songs: [[For You]] (the opening track from [[Prince]]’s first album [[Album: For You|For You]]), [[1999]] (the opening track from [[Album: 1999|1999]]) and [[Let’s Go Crazy]] (from [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]). |
− | Appropriately, the track was premiered over the PA prior to the opening of a live show, on [[09_April 2015|9 April 2015, Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA]] (a date on the so-called ''Hit n' Run Tour''). Because of the inclusion of samples from other past tracks, it | + | Appropriately, the track was premiered over the PA prior to the opening of a live show, on [[09_April 2015|9 April 2015, Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA]] (a date on the so-called ''Hit n' Run Tour''). Because of the inclusion of samples from other past tracks, it wasn’t immediately clear if the new component was simply a sample of a longer track. |
− | While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed that a studio version of the track was recorded in early 2015, most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]] | + | While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed that a studio version of the track was recorded in early 2015, most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Horn overdubs took place in July 2015, also at [[Paisley Park Studios]]. Some editing also took place, removing some vocals by [[Prince]] at the beginning of the song saying "Welcome 2 the million dollar show / Don’t fear the fro". The track includes co-lead vocals by [[Judith Hill]]. |
While promoting the album in [http://medium.com/cuepoint/all-day-all-night-all-prince-698cf6533bf0 an interview with Smokey D. Fontaine] prior to its release, the background behind this track was discussed, with [[Prince]] tying it in to his ongoing issues with record companies and the inherent value behind artistic work: | While promoting the album in [http://medium.com/cuepoint/all-day-all-night-all-prince-698cf6533bf0 an interview with Smokey D. Fontaine] prior to its release, the background behind this track was discussed, with [[Prince]] tying it in to his ongoing issues with record companies and the inherent value behind artistic work: | ||
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|date = Early 2015 | |date = Early 2015 | ||
− | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | + | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA |
− | |additional info = | + | |additional info = Tracking |
}} | }} | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
|date = July 2015 | |date = July 2015 | ||
− | |studio = | + | |studio = Bone 2 B Wild Music Studio,<br>Minneapolis, MN, USA |
|additional info = Horn overdubs | |additional info = Horn overdubs | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{RecordingLine| | ||
+ | |date = July 2015 (assumed) | ||
+ | |studio = The Brewhouse,<br>Minneapolis, MN, USA | ||
+ | |additional info = String overdubs | ||
}} | }} | ||
|recording personnel = | |recording personnel = | ||
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{{Songline| | {{Songline| | ||
− | |1= '''Million $ Show''' | + | |1= '''Million $Show''' |
|2= 3:10 | |2= 3:10 | ||
|3= [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]] | |3= [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]] | ||
|4= Studio | |4= Studio | ||
− | |5= Contains samples from openings of [[For You]], [[1999]] and [[ | + | |5= Contains samples from openings of [[For You]], [[1999]] and [[Let’s Go Crazy]] |
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− | |1= '''Million $ Show''' | + | |1= '''Million $Show''' |
|2= Studio | |2= Studio | ||
− | |3= Initial studio version prior to editing and horn overdubs | + | |3= Initial studio version prior to editing and vocal/horn overdubs |
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|references = [http://www.startribune.com/prince-welcomes-black-journalists-association-for-unusual-night-at-paisley-park/321167791/ Prince welcomes Black Journalists Association for unusual night at Paisley Park] | |references = [http://www.startribune.com/prince-welcomes-black-journalists-association-for-unusual-night-at-paisley-park/321167791/ Prince welcomes Black Journalists Association for unusual night at Paisley Park] | ||
*[http://medium.com/cuepoint/all-day-all-night-all-prince-698cf6533bf0 '''All Day, All Night, All Prince''' ''by Smokey D. Fontaine'', Medium.com] | *[http://medium.com/cuepoint/all-day-all-night-all-prince-698cf6533bf0 '''All Day, All Night, All Prince''' ''by Smokey D. Fontaine'', Medium.com] | ||
− | |categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Recorded 2015]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]] |
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