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|writer(s)              = [[John Blackwell]]
 
|writer(s)              = [[John Blackwell]]
 
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|introduction          = '''Mind Of J''' is a track recorded in August 2014 by [[NPG Q]], a band consisting of [[John Blackwell]], [[Marcus Anderson]], [[Andrew Gouché]] and [[Xavier Taplin]]. The song was  written by [[John Blackwell]] and previously released by his band, the John Blackwell Project, on their album [https://www.allmusic.com/album/4ever-jia-mw0002044020 “4Ever Jia”] in 2010.
 
|introduction          = '''Mind Of J''' is a track recorded in August 2014 by [[NPG Q]], a band consisting of [[John Blackwell]], [[Marcus Anderson]], [[Andrew Gouché]] and [[Xavier Taplin]]. The song was  written by [[John Blackwell]] and previously released by his band, the John Blackwell Project, on their album [https://www.allmusic.com/album/4ever-jia-mw0002044020 “4Ever Jia”] in 2010.
  
The basis for the new version was recorded live during a show by [[NPG Q]] on [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014 (a.m.)]] at [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios| Paisley Park Studios]] (' NPGMC Room ') in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Prince]] added his guitar parts later in August.
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The basis for the new version was recorded live during a show by [[NPG Q]] on [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014 (a.m.)]] at [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios| Paisley Park Studios]] ('NPGMC Room') in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Prince]] added his guitar parts later in August.
  
 
This re-recording of [[Mind Of J]] was intended for an [[Album: NPG Q|album]] by [[NPG Q]]. The project was abandoned when [[John Blackwell]] left to tour with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%27Angelo D’Angelo] in October 2014. The version of [[Mind Of J]] with [[Prince]]’s instrumental and production inputs remains unreleased.
 
This re-recording of [[Mind Of J]] was intended for an [[Album: NPG Q|album]] by [[NPG Q]]. The project was abandoned when [[John Blackwell]] left to tour with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%27Angelo D’Angelo] in October 2014. The version of [[Mind Of J]] with [[Prince]]’s instrumental and production inputs remains unreleased.

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Mind Of J

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Song details
Performer: NPG Q
Writer(s): John Blackwell
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is known to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Mind Of J is a track recorded in August 2014 by NPG Q, a band consisting of John Blackwell, Marcus Anderson, Andrew Gouché and Xavier Taplin. The song was written by John Blackwell and previously released by his band, the John Blackwell Project, on their album “4Ever Jia” in 2010.

The basis for the new version was recorded live during a show by NPG Q on 10 August 2014 (a.m.) at Paisley Park Studios ('NPGMC Room') in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Prince added his guitar parts later in August.

This re-recording of Mind Of J was intended for an album by NPG Q. The project was abandoned when John Blackwell left to tour with D’Angelo in October 2014. The version of Mind Of J with Prince’s instrumental and production inputs remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
10 August 2014 (a.m.) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Live recording
August 2014 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Guitar overdubs by Prince
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Mind Of J Live Recording 10 August 2014 (a.m.) Paisley Park version; non-overdubbed live recording (no Prince input)
Mind Of J Live Version with overdubs With guitar overdubs by Prince


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Mama Feelgood   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Misty Blue