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|introduction              = '''Silver Tongue (Demo)''' was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 13|13 July 2004]], as a "virtual b-side" to [[Single: Call My Name|Call My Name]]. No other version was released at the time. The song's lyrics were written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa], and it was discussed that her own (final) version would be included on her next album. It is unclear whether [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] recorded her own studio version at that time, or whether it was ever placed on a configuration of her 2005 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27tneverdidnothin%27 can'tneverdidnothin']. In 2017 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] released her version as the ninth track of her album [http://www.allmusic.com/album/nikka-strings-underneath-and-in-between-mw0003038282 Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between].
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|introduction              = '''Silver Tongue (Demo)''' was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 13|13 July 2004]], as a "virtual b-side" to [[Single: Call My Name|Call My Name]]. No other version was released at the time. The song’s lyrics were written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa], and it was discussed that her own (final) version would be included on her next album. It is unclear whether [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] recorded her own studio version at that time, or whether it was ever placed on a configuration of her 2005 album [[Album: Can’tneverdidnothin’|Can’tneverdidnothin’]].
  
 
Initial recording dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in early 2004 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
 
Initial recording dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in early 2004 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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In 2017, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] released her version as the ninth track of her album [http://www.allmusic.com/album/nikka-strings-underneath-and-in-between-mw0003038282 Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between]. On the album, which also contains a cover of [[Nothing Compares 2 U]], [[Prince]] is credited as the sole author of the song, although the lyrics are identical to his version. Being re-recorded and released after [[Prince]]’s passing, this version is considered as a cover version.
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|date                      = Early 2004
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
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*[[Prince]] - vocals and all instruments
 
*[[Prince]] - vocals and all instruments
 
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'''Nikka Costa version'''
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] - vocals
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* other musicians TBC
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|3= [[NPG Music Club]] .wma download
 
|3= [[NPG Music Club]] .wma download
 
|4= Demo
 
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|1= '''Silver Tongue'''
 
|2= 4:22
 
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|trivia                    = '''Silver Tongue (Demo)''' was released only ten days after another "virtual b-side", [[United States Of Division]].
 
|trivia                    = '''Silver Tongue (Demo)''' was released only ten days after another "virtual b-side", [[United States Of Division]].
 
* '''Silver Tongue''' is the only known writing collaboration between [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa].
 
* '''Silver Tongue''' is the only known writing collaboration between [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa].
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] also appeared on [[Prince]]'s [[Home Video: Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas| Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas]] concert DVD performing lead vocals on a version of her own track [[Push & Pull]].
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] also appeared on [[Prince]]’s [[Home Video: Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas| Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas]] concert DVD performing lead vocals on a version of her own track [[Push & Pull]].
 
|see also                  = [[NPG Music Club]]
 
|see also                  = [[NPG Music Club]]
 
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 25 June 2022

Silly Game   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Simlac
Silver Tongue

Callmyname single.jpg
art for Call My Name single
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 13 July 2004 - NPG Music Club .wma download
Album(s): None
Writer(s): Nikka Costa (lyrics) and Prince (music)
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

Silver Tongue (Demo) was released on 13 July 2004, as a "virtual b-side" to Call My Name. No other version was released at the time. The song’s lyrics were written by Nikka Costa, and it was discussed that her own (final) version would be included on her next album. It is unclear whether Nikka Costa recorded her own studio version at that time, or whether it was ever placed on a configuration of her 2005 album Can’tneverdidnothin’.

Initial recording dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in early 2004 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

In 2017, Nikka Costa released her version as the ninth track of her album Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between. On the album, which also contains a cover of Nothing Compares 2 U, Prince is credited as the sole author of the song, although the lyrics are identical to his version. Being re-recorded and released after Prince’s passing, this version is considered as a cover version.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early 2004 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Tracking
Recording Personnel

Prince version

  • Prince - vocals and all instruments



Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Silver Tongue (Demo) 4:56 NPG Music Club .wma download Demo



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Silly Game   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Simlac