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|song name = Rough | |song name = Rough | ||
− | |performer = [[Prince]]; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | |performer = [[Prince]]; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_O’Neal Alexander O’Neal]; [[Jill Jones]] |
|writer(s) = [[Prince]] (assumed) | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] (assumed) | ||
|producer(s) = [[Prince]] (assumed) | |producer(s) = [[Prince]] (assumed) | ||
|previous song = [[Rootie Kazootie]] | |previous song = [[Rootie Kazootie]] | ||
|next song = [[Round And Round]] | |next song = [[Round And Round]] | ||
− | |introduction = '''Rough''' (also listed as '''Tough''', '''Too Tough''', and ''Too Rough'''] is an unreleased song originally recorded in May - June 1980 at [[Prince]] | + | |introduction = '''Rough''' (also listed as '''Tough''', '''Too Tough''', and ''Too Rough'''] is an unreleased song originally recorded in May - June 1980 at [[Prince]]’s [[North Arm Drive Home Studio]] in Orono, Minnesota during recording sessions for the [[Album: Dirty Mind|Dirty Mind]] album. |
− | At some point between June 1980 and April 1981, he recorded a new version with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | At some point between June 1980 and April 1981, he recorded a new version with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_O’Neal Alexander O’Neal], but recording details are not known. |
− | In 1984, the song was considered for [[The Family]], but no new recording was done on the track at the time, as it seemed inappropriate for the | + | In 1984, the song was considered for [[The Family]], but no new recording was done on the track at the time, as it seemed inappropriate for the group’s style. It was later considered for [[Jill Jones]]' first album [[Album: Jill Jones|Jill Jones]], and her vocals were recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 8|8 January 1986]], along with saxophone overdubs by [[Eric Leeds]] (four days before recording [[Conversation Piece]] and [[Last Heart]]). |
− | It was rejected from the album, however, and [[Prince]] later offered it to Joyce Kennedy of the band [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | It was rejected from the album, however, and [[Prince]] later offered it to Joyce Kennedy of the band [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother’s_Finest Mother’s Finest], who turned the song down without recording a version. |
The lyrics describe a tough girl, who will take your money, your self respect and your personality. "She keeps her money in a garter belt. Next to a .38. If you get the chance to take her out. You better not be late." | The lyrics describe a tough girl, who will take your money, your self respect and your personality. "She keeps her money in a garter belt. Next to a .38. If you get the chance to take her out. You better not be late." | ||
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|date = May - June 1980 | |date = May - June 1980 | ||
|studio = [[North Arm Drive Home Studio]],<br>Orono, MN, USA | |studio = [[North Arm Drive Home Studio]],<br>Orono, MN, USA | ||
− | |additional info = | + | |additional info = Tracking |
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|date = June 1980 - April 1981 | |date = June 1980 - April 1981 | ||
|studio = Studio information needed | |studio = Studio information needed | ||
− | |additional info = Additional recording with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | |additional info = Additional recording with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_O’Neal Alexander O’Neal] |
}} | }} | ||
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*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments (assumed) | *[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments (assumed) | ||
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− | '''Alexander | + | '''Alexander O’Neil version''' |
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_O’Neal Alexander O’Neal] - vocals |
*[[Prince]] - all other vocals and instruments (assumed) | *[[Prince]] - all other vocals and instruments (assumed) | ||
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|1= '''Rough''' | |1= '''Rough''' | ||
|2= Studio | |2= Studio | ||
− | |3= 1980-1 recording with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | |3= 1980-1 recording with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_O’Neal Alexander O’Neal] vocals |
}} | }} | ||
{{Unreleasedline| | {{Unreleasedline| |
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