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|writer(s) = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman] | |writer(s) = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman] | ||
|producer(s) = [[Prince]] (assumed) | |producer(s) = [[Prince]] (assumed) | ||
− | |previous song = [[ | + | |previous song = [[We Do This]] |
|next song = [[When Stars Collide]] | |next song = [[When Stars Collide]] | ||
− | |introduction = '''What If''' is a cover version of the track by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman], which first appeared on her 2005 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(Nichole_Nordeman_album) Brave]. The track was written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman | + | |introduction = '''What If''' is a cover version of the track by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman], which first appeared on her 2005 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(Nichole_Nordeman_album) Brave]. The track was written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman]. |
− | While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in January 2013, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] | + | The version by [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]] was available as a free download, emailed by Live Nation to ticket holders for four [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]] concerts scheduled in Louisville, KY, USA (on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_14|14 March 2015]] and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_15|15 March 2015]]) on the night of the first show (along with [[X’s Face]]). It had been premiered two days before on Louisville, KY, USA radio station [http://wfpk.org/ 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville]. |
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+ | While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in January 2013, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota; the track was first mentioned as being rehearsed by the band in a late January 2013, [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1526279/prince-the-new-billboard-cover-story Billboard] interview.The title appears crossed out on an undated tracklist as twelfth and last track of a possible configuration of the [[Album: Plectrumelectrum|Plectrumelectrum]] album. | ||
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+ | [[Michael B. Nelson]] said he worked on a full orchestrated version after the song was already ’released' without it. | ||
|recording info = | |recording info = | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
|date = January 2013 (assumed) | |date = January 2013 (assumed) | ||
− | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) | + | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) |
− | |additional info = | + | |additional info = Tracking |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{RecordingLine| | ||
+ | |date = 2015 (assumed) | ||
+ | |studio = The Brewhouse Studios, <br>Minneapolis, MN, USA (assumed) | ||
+ | |additional info = Orchestra overdubs | ||
}} | }} | ||
|recording personnel = | |recording personnel = | ||
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* [[Ida Nielsen]] - bass guitar | * [[Ida Nielsen]] - bass guitar | ||
* [[Donna Grantis]] - guitar | * [[Donna Grantis]] - guitar | ||
+ | * [[Michael B. Nelson]] - orchestra arrangement (unreleased) | ||
+ | * [http://www.stringenius.com/ Stringenius] - strings (assumed, unreleased) | ||
|released versions = | |released versions = | ||
{{Songchart| | {{Songchart| | ||
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|broadcasts, streaming = | |broadcasts, streaming = | ||
|unreleased versions = | |unreleased versions = | ||
+ | {{SongUnreleased| | ||
+ | |unreleased versions = | ||
+ | {{Unreleased| | ||
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+ | {{Unreleasedline| | ||
+ | |1= '''What If''' | ||
+ | |2= Studio | ||
+ | |3= with full orchestra arrangement by [[Michael B. Nelson]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
|video versions = | |video versions = | ||
|sampled in = | |sampled in = | ||
− | |first live appearance = [[15 March 2015-1|15 March | + | |first live appearance = [[15 March 2015-1|15 March 2015 (show 1): The Louisville Palace, Louisville, KY, USA]] (only known performance) |
|performed regularly on = none | |performed regularly on = none | ||
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2015|2015]] | |performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2015|2015]] | ||
|trivia = Detail of the email sent by Live Nation through Ticketmaster customer support services to Louisville ticket holders:<blockquote>'' '''Subject: Thanks for buying your ticket to see Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL, here’s some new music for you'''<br><br>Thanks for buying your ticket.<br>As a special gift from Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL, here are two brand new tracks for your listening pleasure. Click the links to download.<br>Questions? Just hit reply and ask us or visit Ticketmaster.com!<br>Thanks for being a fan!<br><br>Ticketmaster Fan Support''</blockquote> | |trivia = Detail of the email sent by Live Nation through Ticketmaster customer support services to Louisville ticket holders:<blockquote>'' '''Subject: Thanks for buying your ticket to see Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL, here’s some new music for you'''<br><br>Thanks for buying your ticket.<br>As a special gift from Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL, here are two brand new tracks for your listening pleasure. Click the links to download.<br>Questions? Just hit reply and ask us or visit Ticketmaster.com!<br>Thanks for being a fan!<br><br>Ticketmaster Fan Support''</blockquote> | ||
− | |see also = [[ | + | |see also = [[X’s Face]] |
|references = [http://www.facebook.com/wfpklouisville/photos/a.144045000448.137550.61323505448/10153125076600449/?type=1&theater 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville] | |references = [http://www.facebook.com/wfpklouisville/photos/a.144045000448.137550.61323505448/10153125076600449/?type=1&theater 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville] | ||
* [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1526279/prince-the-new-billboard-cover-story '''Prince: The (New) Billboard Cover Story''' ''By Gail Mitchell'' (Billboard: 26 January 2013)] | * [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1526279/prince-the-new-billboard-cover-story '''Prince: The (New) Billboard Cover Story''' ''By Gail Mitchell'' (Billboard: 26 January 2013)] | ||
− | |categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Recorded 2013]][[Category:Songs (Prince and 3rdEyeGirl)]][[Category:Cover Songs]][[Category:Cover Songs (Studio)]][[Category:Cover Songs (Live)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]] |
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