Difference between revisions of "Single: NYC"
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|previous single = Single: Somebody’s Somebody | |previous single = Single: Somebody’s Somebody | ||
|next single = Single: The Truth | |next single = Single: The Truth | ||
− | |previous single link = [[Single: Somebody’s Somebody| | + | |previous single link = [[Single: Somebody’s Somebody|Somebody’s Somebody]] |
|next single link = [[Single: The Truth|The Truth]] | |next single link = [[Single: The Truth|The Truth]] | ||
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− | |introduction = <b>NYC</b> is a cassette single sold for $20.00 directly from the [[1-800 New Funk]] phone service, and can be considered the third and final commercially-released single from [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] (although [[Single: Face Down|Face Down]] had been available promotionally following the | + | |introduction = <b>NYC</b> is a cassette single sold for $20.00 directly from the [[1-800 New Funk]] phone service, and can be considered the third and final commercially-released single from [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] (although [[Single: Face Down|Face Down]] had been available promotionally following the album’s second single [[Single: The Holy River|The Holy River]], and [[Single: The Holy River|The Holy River]] itself was released promotionally in the USA in the Summer of 1997). |
− | The artwork is clearly intended to look like an unauthorized bootleg recording, even containing the handwritten phrase:<blockquote>''"4th Generation Bootleg, but | + | The artwork is clearly intended to look like an unauthorized bootleg recording, even containing the handwritten phrase:<blockquote>''"4th Generation Bootleg, but it’s All Good!!"''</blockquote> |
This release contained live versions of [[Jam Of The Year]] and [[Face Down]], and is notable for being the first time [[Prince]] had ever released (on audio) live versions of previously-released tracks. | This release contained live versions of [[Jam Of The Year]] and [[Face Down]], and is notable for being the first time [[Prince]] had ever released (on audio) live versions of previously-released tracks. | ||
− | Both tracks were recorded live on [[11 January 1997]] at the Roseland, New York, NY, USA. Although played at different points during the concert, they have been mixed to fade the audience noise into each other, as in a live context. The tracks repeat on the | + | Both tracks were recorded live on [[11 January 1997]] at the Roseland, New York, NY, USA. Although played at different points during the concert, they have been mixed to fade the audience noise into each other, as in a live context. The tracks repeat on the cassette’s b-side. |
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|format1 =Cassette | |format1 =Cassette | ||
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|format3 = Vinyl | |format3 = Vinyl | ||
− | |7 inches = This single | + | |7 inches = This single wasn’t released in 7" or 12" format. |
|format4 = CD | |format4 = CD | ||
− | |12 inches = This single | + | |12 inches = This single wasn’t released in CD format. |
− | |other = This single | + | |other = This single wasn’t released in digital format. |
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− | |album promotion = None, other than website promotion on [[Love4OneAnother.com]] and on | + | |album promotion = None, other than website promotion on [[Love4OneAnother.com]] and on [[1800NewFunk.com]]. |
|trivia = This was the first [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] audio release to contain live versions of previously-released tracks. | |trivia = This was the first [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] audio release to contain live versions of previously-released tracks. | ||
|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
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− | |references = [[Book:_The_Vault| | + | |references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' |
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− | |categories = [[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category: 1997]][[Category:Singles (Prince)]][[Category:Singles (Symbol)]][[Category:NPG Records releases]] |
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1997: Somebody’s Somebody ◄ | All Singles | All Related Artists Singles | ► 1997: The Truth |
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