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|previous song            = [[Standing At The Altar]]
 
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|next song                = [[Star (Sweet Dreams)‎]]
 
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|introduction              = '''Standing In The Rain''' is an unreleased song by [[Ingrid Chavez]] and [[Prince]], recorded with an improvised musical backing by [[Prince]] in mid-December 1987, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (shortly after cancelling the release of [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']], during the same set of sessions as [[Heaven Must Be Near]], [[Crystal City Cry]], [[Wintersong]], [[Whispering Dandelions]], [[Slappy Dappy]], [[Candle Dance]], [[Elephant Box]], [[Touch Of Love]], [[Blue Boy]], [[Jadestone]], [[Sad Puppet Dance]] and [[Cross The Line]]). [[Prince]]'s music comprised of rain sound effects and sweeping synth chords. Unusally, though, [[Prince]] also contributes vocals to the track, engaging in a conversation with [[Ingrid Chavez|Chavez]] about why she is standing in the rain. Unlike many of the other tracks recorded during the sessions, this track is not known to have been worked on further at a later date. The track remains unreleased.
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|introduction              = '''Standing In The Rain''' is an unreleased song by [[Ingrid Chavez]] and [[Prince]], recorded with an improvised musical backing by [[Prince]] in mid-December 1987, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (shortly after cancelling the release of [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']], during the same set of sessions as [[Reason Enough]], [[Heaven Must Be Near]], [[Crystal City Cry]], [[Wintersong]], [[Whispering Dandelions]], [[Slappy Dappy]], [[Candle Dance]], [[Elephant Box]], [[Touch Of Love]], [[Blue Boy]], [[Jadestone]], [[Sad Puppet Dance]] and [[Cross The Line]]). [[Prince]]'s music comprised of rain sound effects and sweeping synth chords. Unusally, though, [[Prince]] also contributes vocals to the track, engaging in a conversation with [[Ingrid Chavez|Chavez]] about why she is standing in the rain. Unlike many of the other tracks recorded during the sessions, this track is not known to have been worked on further at a later date. The track remains unreleased.
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
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|date                      = Mid-December 1987
 
|date                      = Mid-December 1987
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|additional info          = Basic tracking
 
|additional info          = Basic tracking
 
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|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed occasionally in = none
 
|performed occasionally in = none
|trivia                    =  
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|trivia                    = '''Standing In The Rain''' was included on a limited 100-copies compilation (called ''Touch Of Love'') distributed by [[Ingrid Chavez]] during a promotional tour in Europe in June 2018. The song was part of a 52-minute mix with 11 other songs, including [[Touch Of Love]], a portion of the early version of [[Elephant Box]] and more recent [[Ingrid Chavez|Ingrid]] tracks. This release being confidential, the song is considered as unreleased.
 
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
 
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
 
* [[Ingrid Chavez]]
 
* [[Ingrid Chavez]]

Revision as of 14:35, 22 September 2018

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Standing In The Rain

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Song details
Performer: Ingrid Chavez and Prince
Writer(s): Ingrid Chavez (lyrics) and Prince (music and lyrics)
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

Standing In The Rain is an unreleased song by Ingrid Chavez and Prince, recorded with an improvised musical backing by Prince in mid-December 1987, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (shortly after cancelling the release of "The Black Album", during the same set of sessions as Reason Enough, Heaven Must Be Near, Crystal City Cry, Wintersong, Whispering Dandelions, Slappy Dappy, Candle Dance, Elephant Box, Touch Of Love, Blue Boy, Jadestone, Sad Puppet Dance and Cross The Line). Prince's music comprised of rain sound effects and sweeping synth chords. Unusally, though, Prince also contributes vocals to the track, engaging in a conversation with Chavez about why she is standing in the rain. Unlike many of the other tracks recorded during the sessions, this track is not known to have been worked on further at a later date. The track remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Mid-December 1987 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Basic tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Standing In The Rain Studio Recorded mid-December 1987


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia

  • Standing In The Rain was included on a limited 100-copies compilation (called Touch Of Love) distributed by Ingrid Chavez during a promotional tour in Europe in June 2018. The song was part of a 52-minute mix with 11 other songs, including Touch Of Love, a portion of the early version of Elephant Box and more recent Ingrid tracks. This release being confidential, the song is considered as unreleased.

References
Standing At The Altar   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Star (Sweet Dreams)‎