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|introduction              = '''Scarlet Pussy''' was released as the b-side of [[Single: I Wish U Heaven|I Wish U Heaven]], the third and final single from [[Prince]]'s tenth album [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]], although the song was credited to [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] with no other credits. It was not mentioned on the sleeve of the CD single, although included in its full-length version. In 1993, the song was included as the twelfth track on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The B-Sides]] compilation (included as the third and final disc on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]]), giving the writing credit also to [[Alias: Camille|Camille]].
 
|introduction              = '''Scarlet Pussy''' was released as the b-side of [[Single: I Wish U Heaven|I Wish U Heaven]], the third and final single from [[Prince]]'s tenth album [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]], although the song was credited to [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] with no other credits. It was not mentioned on the sleeve of the CD single, although included in its full-length version. In 1993, the song was included as the twelfth track on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The B-Sides]] compilation (included as the third and final disc on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]]), giving the writing credit also to [[Alias: Camille|Camille]].
  
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While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking took place in January 1988 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. The song was initially planned for [[Sheila E.]], and it was included as the tenth and final track on a 1989 configuration of her planned [[Album: Sheila E. 1989|fourth album]] on [[Paisley Park Records]], which was ultimately abandoned (it is not known if the version included on the album was different in any way). [[Prince]]'s vocals had their pitch lowered considerably, whereas previous tracks intended to be released with [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] credited for vocals had his pitch raised. The style and lyrics are reminiscent of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton]'s [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_(band) Parliament] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funkadelic Funkadelic] groups. The line "Pussycat, pussycat, wherefore art thou, puppy?" is a reference to the line "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?" from William Shakespeare's 16th century play [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_juliet Romeo And Juliet].
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While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking took place in January 1988 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. The song was initially planned for [[Sheila E.]], and it was included as the tenth and final track on a 1989 configuration of her planned [[Album: Sheila E. 1989|fourth album]] on [[Paisley Park Records]], which was ultimately abandoned. It is not known how the version included on the album was different in any way other than [[Sheila E.]] recording a lead vocal on it. [[Prince]]'s vocals had their pitch lowered considerably, whereas previous tracks intended to be released with [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] credited for vocals had his pitch raised. The style and lyrics are reminiscent of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton]'s [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_(band) Parliament] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funkadelic Funkadelic] groups. The line "Pussycat, pussycat, wherefore art thou, puppy?" is a reference to the line "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?" from William Shakespeare's 16th century play [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_juliet Romeo And Juliet].
  
 
Of note is that while [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] had previously been credited as a vocalist (on [[Housequake]], [[U Got The Look]], [[If I Was Your Girlfriend]] and [[Strange Relationship]]) this is the only track to have been released with the artist credit [[Alias: Camille|Camille]].
 
Of note is that while [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] had previously been credited as a vocalist (on [[Housequake]], [[U Got The Look]], [[If I Was Your Girlfriend]] and [[Strange Relationship]]) this is the only track to have been released with the artist credit [[Alias: Camille|Camille]].
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Revision as of 15:43, 2 July 2017

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Scarlet Pussy
Iwishuheaven single.jpg
single art for I Wish U Heaven 		Thehitsthebsides.jpg
included on The Hits / The B-Sides
Song details
Performer: Camille
First Released: 20 September 1988 - I Wish U Heaven single
Album(s): The Hits / The B-Sides
Writer(s): Prince (as Camille)
Producer(s): Prince (uncredited)
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

Scarlet Pussy was released as the b-side of I Wish U Heaven, the third and final single from Prince's tenth album Lovesexy, although the song was credited to Camille with no other credits. It was not mentioned on the sleeve of the CD single, although included in its full-length version. In 1993, the song was included as the twelfth track on The B-Sides compilation (included as the third and final disc on The Hits / The B-Sides), giving the writing credit also to Camille.

While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking took place in January 1988 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. The song was initially planned for Sheila E., and it was included as the tenth and final track on a 1989 configuration of her planned fourth album on Paisley Park Records, which was ultimately abandoned. It is not known how the version included on the album was different in any way other than Sheila E. recording a lead vocal on it. Prince's vocals had their pitch lowered considerably, whereas previous tracks intended to be released with Camille credited for vocals had his pitch raised. The style and lyrics are reminiscent of George Clinton's Parliament and Funkadelic groups. The line "Pussycat, pussycat, wherefore art thou, puppy?" is a reference to the line "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?" from William Shakespeare's 16th century play Romeo And Juliet.

Of note is that while Camille had previously been credited as a vocalist (on Housequake, U Got The Look, If I Was Your Girlfriend and Strange Relationship) this is the only track to have been released with the artist credit Camille.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
January 1988 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Initial tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Scarlet Pussy (Edit) 4:18 I Wish U Heaven single

The Hits / The B-Sides

Edit a.k.a. Scarlet Pussy
Scarlet Pussy 6:08 I Wish U Heaven single Full version


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Scarlet Pussy Studio version with Sheila E. singing lead
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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