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|introduction              = '''Latino Barbie Doll''' is an unreleased song recorded in mid-December 1987 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, during sessions for a proposed [[Album: Sheila E. 1989|fourth album]] on [[Paisley Park Records]] for [[Sheila E.]] [[Sheila E.]] added vocals to the track on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_15|15 December 1987]], also at [[Paisley Park Studios]] (the day after the initial version of [[Lovesexy]] was recorded, and the day before [[Dance On]]). It was included as the fifth track on a 1989 configuration of the album, but the album was abandoned when [[Sheila E.]] left [[Prince]]'s band and [[Paisley Park Records]] in early 1989.
|introduction              = '''Latino Barbie Doll''' is an unreleased song recorded in mid-December 1987 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, during sessions for a proposed [[Album: Sheila E. (1989)|fourth album]] on [[Paisley Park Records]] for [[Sheila E.]] [[Sheila E.]] added vocals to the track on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_15|15 December 1987]], also at [[Paisley Park Studios]] (the day after the initial version of [[Lovesexy]] was recorded, and the day before [[Dance On]]). It was included as the fifth track on a 1989 configuration of the album, but the album was abandoned when [[Sheila E.]] left [[Prince]]’s band and [[Paisley Park Records]] in early 1989.


In mid-September 1993, the song was tried out during early sessions for [[Mayte]]'s first album at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, most likely retaining the original backing track. It was included as the third track on the album, which was titled [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Latino Barbie Doll]] at the time, but the track was removed and the album underwent further changes before being released as [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Child Of The Sun]].
In mid-September 1993, the song was tried out during early sessions for [[Mayte]]’s first album at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, most likely retaining the original backing track. It was included as the third track on the album, which was titled [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Latino Barbie Doll]] at the time, but the track was removed and the album underwent further changes before being released as [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Child Of The Sun]].
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|date                      = Mid-December 1987
|date                      = Mid-December 1987
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Lead vocal overdubs by [[Sheila E.]]
|additional info          = Lead vocal overdubs by [[Sheila E.]]
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_29|29 December 1987]]
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Percussion by [[Sheila E.]]
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*[[Sheila E.]] - lead vocals, drums, percussion (assumed)
*[[Sheila E.]] - lead vocals, drums, percussion (assumed)
*[[Prince]] - all background vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
*[[Prince]] - all background vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
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* [[Eddie Miller]] - engineer
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'''Mayte version'''
'''Mayte version'''
*[[Mayte]] - lead vocals
*[[Mayte]] - lead vocals
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* [[Album: Sheila E. 1989|''Sheila E. unnamed fourth album'']]
*[[Album: Sheila E. (1989)|''Sheila E. unnamed fourth album'']]
*[[Sheila E.]]
*[[Sheila E.]]
*[[Mayte]]
*[[Mayte]]
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
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|categories                = [[Category:1987]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1987]]
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 25 June 2022

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Latino Barbie Doll
Song details
Performer: Sheila E.; Mayte
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

Latino Barbie Doll is an unreleased song recorded in mid-December 1987 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, during sessions for a proposed fourth album on Paisley Park Records for Sheila E. Sheila E. added vocals to the track on 15 December 1987, also at Paisley Park Studios (the day after the initial version of Lovesexy was recorded, and the day before Dance On). It was included as the fifth track on a 1989 configuration of the album, but the album was abandoned when Sheila E. left Prince’s band and Paisley Park Records in early 1989.

In mid-September 1993, the song was tried out during early sessions for Mayte’s first album at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, most likely retaining the original backing track. It was included as the third track on the album, which was titled Latino Barbie Doll at the time, but the track was removed and the album underwent further changes before being released as Child Of The Sun.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Mid-December 1987 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
15 December 1987 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Lead vocal overdubs by Sheila E.
29 December 1987 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Percussion by Sheila E.
Mid-September 1993 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Mayte vocal overdubs
Recording Personnel

Sheila E. version

  • Sheila E. - lead vocals, drums, percussion (assumed)
  • Prince - all background vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)



Mayte version

  • Mayte - lead vocals
  • - all background vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
  • Sheila E. - drums, percussion (assumed)

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Latino Barbie Doll Studio Recorded mid-December 1987; before lead vocal overdubs
Latino Barbie Doll Studio Sheila E. version, after lead vocal overdubs
Latino Barbie Doll Studio Mayte version


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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