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|introduction              = '''Ruthie Washington Jet Blues''' is an unreleased track recorded in early September 1987, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Eric Leeds]] and [[Atlanta Bliss]] recorded horn overdubs to the track on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 15|15 September 1987]], also at [[Paisley Park Studios]]. The song was written specifically for the [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] movie, and was mentioned in the initial script, dated [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 22|22 September 1987]]. "Ruthie Washington" was the name of the movie's love interest at this point, who [[Prince]] hoped would be played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_(entertainer) Madonna]. In the script, the song was described as mostly instrumental, ending in characters doing the "Detroit Crawl" dance (mentioned in [[It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night]]). The song remains unreleased.
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The song was written specifically for the [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] movie, and was mentioned in the initial script, dated [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 22|22 September 1987]]. "Ruthie Washington" was the name of the movie’s love interest at this point, who [[Prince]] hoped would be played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_(entertainer) Madonna]. In the script, the song was described as mostly instrumental, ending in characters doing the "Detroit Crawl" dance (mentioned in [[It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night]]). The song remains unreleased.
 
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Latest revision as of 20:49, 25 June 2022

Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   The Ryde Dyvine
Ruthie Washington Jet Blues

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Song details
Performer: Prince
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

Ruthie Washington Jet Blues is an unreleased track recorded in early September 1987, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Eric Leeds and Atlanta Bliss recorded horn overdubs to the track on 15 September 1987, also at Paisley Park Studios.

The song was written specifically for the Graffiti Bridge movie, and was mentioned in the initial script, dated 22 September 1987. "Ruthie Washington" was the name of the movie’s love interest at this point, who Prince hoped would be played by Madonna. In the script, the song was described as mostly instrumental, ending in characters doing the "Detroit Crawl" dance (mentioned in It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night). The song remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early September 1987 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Tracking
15 September 1987 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Horn overdubs
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Ruthie Washington Jet Blues Studio Initial recording before horn overdubs
Ruthie Washington Jet Blues Studio Final recording after overdubs


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   The Ryde Dyvine