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|introduction              = '''Too Tough''' is an unreleased song, perhaps originally recorded in 1980 at [[Prince]]'s [[North Arm Drive Home Studio]] in Orono, Minnesota. Not much is known about the song except that it was on the same tape as [[I Don't Wanna Stop]].  In the notebook, where [[Prince]] wrote his synopsis for what would become the movie [[film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] '''Too Tough''' is listed as one of the songs to be included in the film.
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|introduction              = '''Too Tough''' is an unreleased song, perhaps originally recorded in 1980 at [[Prince]]’s [[North Arm Drive Home Studio]] in Orono, Minnesota. Not much is known about the song except that it was on the same tape as [[I Don’t Wanna Stop]].  In the notebook, where [[Prince]] wrote his synopsis for what would become the movie [[film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] '''Too Tough''' is listed as one of the songs to be included in the film.
  
 
A different song called [[Rough]], (often incorrectly referred to as '''Too Rough''') was long assumed to be the same track, however that song was found to be recorded on an entirely different tape.  
 
A different song called [[Rough]], (often incorrectly referred to as '''Too Rough''') was long assumed to be the same track, however that song was found to be recorded on an entirely different tape.  
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Revision as of 21:17, 2 September 2020

Too Much   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Touch Me
Too Tough

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Song details
Performer: Prince (assumed)
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
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

Too Tough is an unreleased song, perhaps originally recorded in 1980 at Prince’s North Arm Drive Home Studio in Orono, Minnesota. Not much is known about the song except that it was on the same tape as I Don’t Wanna Stop. In the notebook, where Prince wrote his synopsis for what would become the movie Purple Rain Too Tough is listed as one of the songs to be included in the film.

A different song called Rough, (often incorrectly referred to as Too Rough) was long assumed to be the same track, however that song was found to be recorded on an entirely different tape.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1980 North Arm Drive Home Studio,
Orono, MN, USA (assumed)
Basic tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments (assumed)

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Too Tough Studio


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Too Much   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Touch Me