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|introduction              = '''Well Done''' is the fourth song on [[The Steeles]]' first album [[Album: Heaven Help Us All|Heaven Help Us All]]. '''Well Done''' was written by [[Prince]], [[David Z.|David Z. Rivkin]] and [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]], but [[Prince]] submitted a re-recorded version for use that he felt was different enough for him to receive sole credit; [[David Z.|David Z. Rivkin]], [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] and J.D. Steele all preferred the original version, so this was used, but credit was still only given to [[Prince]]. It was produced by [[Ricky Peterson]].
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|introduction              = '''Well Done''' is the fourth song on [[The Steeles]]’ first album [[Album: Heaven Help Us All|Heaven Help Us All]]. '''Well Done''' was written by [[Prince]], [[David Z.|David Z. Rivkin]] and [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]], but [[Prince]] submitted a re-recorded version for use that he felt was different enough for him to receive sole credit; [[David Z.|David Z. Rivkin]], [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] and J.D. Steele all preferred the original version, so this was used, but credit was still only given to [[Prince]]. It was produced by [[Ricky Peterson]].
  
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While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking took place in November 1990, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (during the same set of sessions where [[David Z.|David Z. Rivkin]] and [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] re-recorded [[And How]], and [[Prince]] also recorded [[Hey, Louie Louie]] and [[Get Blue]]). [[Prince]] later re-worked the song at some point between late 1990 and early 1993, most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]], but this version remains unreleased.
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While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in February 1990, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions where [[David Z.|David Z. Rivkin]] and [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] re-recorded [[And How]]). [[Prince]] later re-worked the song with [[Ingrid Chavez]] in mind on June 1991 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], but this version remains unreleased.
  
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Of note is that the track was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 8|8 June 1993]], just one day after [[Prince]] announced his name change to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], but the track is credited to [[Prince]] - this was the first of several times credits were given to [[Prince]] during the "[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]" era of 1993-2000.
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Of note is that the track was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 8|8 June 1993]], just one day after [[Prince]] announced his name change to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], but the song is credited to [[Prince]] - this was the first of several times credits were given to [[Prince]] during the "[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]" era of 1993-2000.
 
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|date                      = November 1990
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|date                      = February 1990
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
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|additional info          = Initial tracking
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|additional info          = Tracking
 
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|date                      = Late 1990 - early 1993
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 10|10 June 1991]]
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA  
 
|additional info          = Reworking and additional recording
 
|additional info          = Reworking and additional recording
 
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|1= '''[[Cream]] / Well Done / [[I Want U]] / [[Hit U In The Socket|In The Socket]] (Medley) (Live At Glam Slam 1992)'''
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|2= 13:58
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|3= [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
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|4= Live
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|5= [[11 January 1992|11 January 1992: Glam Slam, Minneapolis, MN, USA]]
 
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|3= Reworked version, originally submitted for the album
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|3= Reworked version by [[Prince]]
 
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|1= '''[[Cream]] / Well Done / [[I Want U]] / [[Hit U In The Socket|In The Socket]] (Medley) (Live At Glam Slam 1992)'''
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|2= 13:58
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|3= [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
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|4= Live
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|5= [[11 January 1992|11 January 1992: Glam Slam, Minneapolis, MN, USA]]
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|first live appearance    = [[08_September 1993-am|8 September 1993 (a.m.): Bagley's Warehouse, London, England]] <small>([[The Steeles]] performance during [[Prince]] show, but without [[Prince]])</small>
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|first live appearance    = [[08_September 1993-am|8 September 1993 (a.m.): Bagley’s Warehouse, London, England]] <small>([[The Steeles]] performance during [[Prince]] show, but without [[Prince]])</small>
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*This song is not known to have been performed by [[Prince]].
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*This song is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]], except for some of its lyrics while guesting with [[The Steeles]] on [[10 January 1992| 10 January 1992: Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis, MN, USA]], and (as an interpolation in [[Cream]]) on [[11 January 1992| 11 January 1992: Glam Slam, Minneapolis, MN, USA]] and [[07 April 1992| 07 April 1992: Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Japan]].
 
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|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1993|1993]] <small>([[The Steeles]] performance during [[Prince]] show, but without [[Prince]])</small>
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|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1992|1992]] <small>(as an interpolation in [[Cream]])</small>; [[All Concerts#1993|1993]] <small>([[The Steeles]] performance during [[Prince]] show, but without [[Prince]])</small>
 
*This song is not known to have been performed by [[Prince]].
 
*This song is not known to have been performed by [[Prince]].
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|trivia                    = According to engineer Steve Noonan, the song began with the title, after Prince had seen the saying "Well done is much better than well said" on a church marquee and liked it. It's a famous quote from one of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founding_Fathers_of_the_United_States_of_America Founding Fathers of the USA], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin Benjamin Franklin].
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|trivia                    = According to engineer Steve Noonan, the song began with the title, after Prince had seen the saying "Well done is much better than well said" on a church marquee and liked it. It’s a famous quote from one of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founding_Fathers_of_the_United_States_of_America Founding Fathers of the USA], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin Benjamin Franklin].
 
|see also                  = [[Album: Heaven Help Us All|Heaven Help Us All]] album
 
|see also                  = [[Album: Heaven Help Us All|Heaven Help Us All]] album
 
*[[The Steeles]]
 
*[[The Steeles]]
 
|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://www.stitcher.com/podcast/american-public-media/prince-remembered/e/steve-noonan-ill-always-be-thankful-for-working-with-prince-44163882
 
*http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/american-public-media/prince-remembered/e/steve-noonan-ill-always-be-thankful-for-working-with-prince-44163882
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|categories                = [[Category:1993]][[Category:Recorded 1990]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]]
 
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Latest revision as of 20:03, 1 November 2023

Welcome 2 The Dawn   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   West
Well Done
Heavenhelpusall album.jpg
from the album Heaven Help Us All
Song details
Performer: The Steeles
First Released: 8 June 1993 - Heaven Help Us All album
Album(s): Heaven Help Us All
Writer(s): Prince, David Z. Rivkin and Levi Seacer, Jr. (credited to Prince)
Producer(s): Ricky Peterson
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • None
Performed occasionally in shows:

Well Done is the fourth song on The Steeles’ first album Heaven Help Us All. Well Done was written by Prince, David Z. Rivkin and Levi Seacer, Jr., but Prince submitted a re-recorded version for use that he felt was different enough for him to receive sole credit; David Z. Rivkin, Levi Seacer, Jr. and J.D. Steele all preferred the original version, so this was used, but credit was still only given to Prince. It was produced by Ricky Peterson.

While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in February 1990, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions where David Z. Rivkin and Levi Seacer, Jr. re-recorded And How). Prince later re-worked the song with Ingrid Chavez in mind on June 1991 at Paisley Park Studios, but this version remains unreleased.

Of note is that the track was released on 8 June 1993, just one day after Prince announced his name change to SymbolSmallerBlue.png, but the song is credited to Prince - this was the first of several times credits were given to Prince during the "SymbolSmallerBlue.png" era of 1993-2000.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
February 1990 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
10 June 1991 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Reworking and additional recording
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Well Done 3:36 Heaven Help Us All Studio
Cream / Well Done / I Want U / In The Socket (Medley) (Live At Glam Slam 1992) 13:58 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition Live 11 January 1992: Glam Slam, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Cream / Well Done / I Want U / In The Socket (Medley) (Live At Glam Slam 1992) 13:58 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition Live 11 January 1992: Glam Slam, Minneapolis, MN, USA


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Well Done Studio Reworked version by Prince
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • According to engineer Steve Noonan, the song began with the title, after Prince had seen the saying "Well done is much better than well said" on a church marquee and liked it. It’s a famous quote from one of the Founding Fathers of the USA, Benjamin Franklin.
References
Welcome 2 The Dawn   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   West
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