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R U Ready?

	Song details

	Performer:
	Writer(s):	Prince (as )
	Producer(s):	Prince (as ) (assumed)
	Live Appearances
	First and last live appearance:
	8 May 1999 (a.m.), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (only known performance)
	Performed regularly on tour:
	none
	Performed occasionally in shows:
	1999

R U Ready? is an unreleased song recorded in early 1999 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (and first performed live on 8 May 1999 (a.m.), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA). The Hornheadz recorded horn overdubs for the track on 17 May 1999 at Paisley Park Studios (during the same session as horn overdubs for Hot Wit U, Y Should Eye Do That When Eye Can Do This?, Man‘O’War and I Ain’t Gonna Run). The track was mentioned by Love4OneAnother.com as planned for the next Graham Central Station album, but it is not known if Larry Graham recorded vocals for the track before the track and the album were abandoned, so it is listed here as a track by . The track remains unreleased.

Recording Information

Recording Sessions
Date	Studio	Additional info
Early 1999	Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA	Tracking
17 May 1999	Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA	Horn overdubs by The Hornheadz
Recording Personnel
Prince (as ) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed) Larry Graham - vocals (possible but unconfirmed) Michael B. Nelson - trombone Dave Jensen - trumpet Kathy Jensen - baritone saxophone Steve Strand - trumpet Kenni Holmen - saxophone

Versions

Unreleased Versions

Title	Version	Additional Info
R U Ready?	Studio	Recorded early 1999
R U Ready?	Studio	Final version after horn overdubs

Additional Information

	See also	Trivia

	Unreleased Songs

	References
	The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)

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