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|song name                = Schoolyard
 
|song name                = Schoolyard
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|single image              = [[Image:D&P_SDE.jpg|100px|left|link=Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe]] <br><small> from the album <br>[[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] </small>
 
|performer                = [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]
 
|performer                = [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]
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|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
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|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 27|27 October 2023]] - [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
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|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
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|album(s)                  = [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
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|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]  
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|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]])
 
|previous song            = [[Scarlet Pussy]]
 
|previous song            = [[Scarlet Pussy]]
 
|next song                = [[Scorpio]]
 
|next song                = [[Scorpio]]
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|introduction              = '''Schoolyard''' is an unreleased track recorded in June 1990 in London, England (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Daddy Pop]], [[Walk Don’t Walk]] and [[Oobey Doop]], but mostly focused on [[Rosie Gaines]]' first solo album, recording [[My Tender Heart]], [[Hold Me]], [[Pain]], [[Streetwalker]], [[In The Name Of Love]] and [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]]). '''Schoolyard''' was the title track of what later became the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] album. It was included as the fifth track on a November 1990, and as the third track on a December 1990, configuration before being discarded on later configurations once further songs were recorded for the album.
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|introduction              = '''Schoolyard''', titled '''The Schoolyard''' on some work orders, was recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 2|2 July 1990]] at [[Olympic Studios]], London, England (on the same day as [[Daddy Pop]] and [[Walk Don’t Walk]]). It was included as the fifth track on a November 1990 configuration of [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]], and as the third track on a December 1990 configuration, before being discarded on later configurations, once further songs were recorded for the album.
  
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The song includes a narrative about a 16-year-old boy seducing a 14-year-old girl. The lyrics mention [[Squib Cakes]] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Power Tower Of Power] (written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Thompson Chester Thompson], from their 1974 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_Oakland Back To Oakland]), which was sampled on both [[Release It]] (recorded prior to this track) and [[Sleep Around]] (recorded later). Although no official artist credit has been given to the track, its inclusion on (what became) [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] would have resulted in this track being credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]], which is how it is listed here. The track remains unreleased.
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The track was remixed and likely extended on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 25|25 November 1990]]. Eric Leeds added a sax part to it in December 1992.
  
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In December 1992 the song was updated with saxophone and an extended mix was made.
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The song includes a narrative about a 16-year-old boy seducing a 14-year-old girl. The lyrics mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squib_Cakes Squib Cakes] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Power Tower Of Power] (written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Thompson Chester Thompson], from their 1974 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_Oakland Back To Oakland]), which was sampled on both [[Release It]] (recorded prior to this track) and [[Sleep Around]] (recorded later). Although no official artist credit has been given to the track, its inclusion on (what became) [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] would have resulted in this track being credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]], which is how it is listed here. The track remains unreleased.
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'''Schoolyard''' was released in October 2023 as the first track of ''Vault Tracks part 1'', one of the discs with previously unreleased tracks included with the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']].
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
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|date                      = June 1990
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 2|2 July 1990]]
 
|studio                    = [[Olympic Studios]],<br>London, England
 
|studio                    = [[Olympic Studios]],<br>London, England
 
|additional info          = Tracking
 
|additional info          = Tracking
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 13|13 December 1992]] (estimate)
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 25|25 November 1990]].
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
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|additional info          = Mix, overdubs
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{{RecordingLine|
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 13|13 December 1992]] <small>(estimate)</small>
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA  
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA  
 
|additional info          = saxophone overdubs by [[Eric Leeds]], mix
 
|additional info          = saxophone overdubs by [[Eric Leeds]], mix
 
}}
 
}}
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
|recording personnel      =  
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'''Released version'''
 
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
 
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
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*[[Rosie Gaines]] - keyboards (assumed) and background vocals  
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*[[Rosie Gaines]] - background vocals  
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*[[Michael B.]] - drums (assumed)
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*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar (assumed)
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*Unidentified female(s) - background vocals
 
*Unidentified female(s) - background vocals
 
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone
 
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone
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'''Unreleased version'''
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*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
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*[[Rosie Gaines]] - background vocals
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*Unidentified female(s) - background vocals
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|released versions        =
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{{Songline|
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|1= '''Schoolyard'''
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|2= 7:10
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|3= [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
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|4= Studio
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|5=
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|1= '''Schoolyard'''
 
|1= '''Schoolyard'''
 
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|3= Original July 1990
 
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{{Unreleasedline|
 
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|1= '''Schoolyard'''
 
|1= '''Schoolyard'''
 
|2= Studio
 
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|3= Extended version with saxophone
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|3= overdubbed version without saxophone
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|performed occasionally in = none
 
|performed occasionally in = none
 
|trivia                    =  
 
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|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
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|see also                  = [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
 
* [http://cocatalog.loc.gov/ US Copyright Office / Registration Number: PAu001547992]
 
* [http://cocatalog.loc.gov/ US Copyright Office / Registration Number: PAu001547992]
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|categories                = [[Category:1990]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1990]]
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|categories                = [[Category:1990]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Recorded 1990]] [[Category:Songs (Prince)]] [[Category:Songs (Prince and the New Power Generation)‏‎]] [[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:48, 18 February 2024

Scarlet Pussy   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Scorpio
Schoolyard
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Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Song details
Performer: Prince and the New Power Generation
First Released: 27 October 2023 - Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Album(s): Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation)
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

Schoolyard, titled The Schoolyard on some work orders, was recorded on 2 July 1990 at Olympic Studios, London, England (on the same day as Daddy Pop and Walk Don’t Walk). It was included as the fifth track on a November 1990 configuration of Diamonds And Pearls, and as the third track on a December 1990 configuration, before being discarded on later configurations, once further songs were recorded for the album.

The track was remixed and likely extended on 25 November 1990. Eric Leeds added a sax part to it in December 1992.

The song includes a narrative about a 16-year-old boy seducing a 14-year-old girl. The lyrics mention Squib Cakes by Tower Of Power (written by Chester Thompson, from their 1974 album Back To Oakland), which was sampled on both Release It (recorded prior to this track) and Sleep Around (recorded later). Although no official artist credit has been given to the track, its inclusion on (what became) Diamonds And Pearls would have resulted in this track being credited to Prince and the New Power Generation, which is how it is listed here. The track remains unreleased.

Schoolyard was released in October 2023 as the first track of Vault Tracks part 1, one of the discs with previously unreleased tracks included with the Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
2 July 1990 Olympic Studios,
London, England 		Tracking
25 November 1990. Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Mix, overdubs
13 December 1992 (estimate) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		saxophone overdubs by Eric Leeds, mix
Recording Personnel

Released version

  • Prince - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
  • Rosie Gaines - background vocals
  • Unidentified female(s) - background vocals
  • Eric Leeds - saxophone

Unreleased version

  • Prince - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
  • Rosie Gaines - background vocals
  • Unidentified female(s) - background vocals

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Schoolyard 7:10 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition Studio


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Schoolyard Studio Original July 1990
Schoolyard Studio overdubbed version without saxophone
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
Scarlet Pussy   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Scorpio
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