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|previous song            = [[My Name Is Prince]]
|previous song            = [[My Name Is Prince]]
|next song                = [[My Sex]]
|next song                = [[My Sex]]
|introduction              = '''My Pony''' is an unreleased track recorded by [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton] in March, 1990, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (around the same time as [[The Big Pump]]). Horn overdubs by [[Eric Leeds]], [[Atlanta Bliss]], [[Maceo Parker]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] were recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 26|26 January, 1991]], also at [[Paisley Park Studios]].  
|introduction              = '''My Pony''' is an unreleased track recorded by [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton] in March 1990, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Horn overdubs by [[Eric Leeds]], [[Atlanta Bliss]], [[Maceo Parker]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] were recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 26|26 January 1991]], also at [[Paisley Park Studios]].  


[[Maceo Parker]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] were likely brought in by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton], who had worked with them previously.  
[[Maceo Parker]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] were likely brought in by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton], who had worked with them previously. This track marks the first appearance by [[Maceo Parker]] on a song penned by [[Prince]], years before he would record consistently with him, beginning in 1999, as well as joining his live band on a full-time basis. The track also marks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley]’s only known appearance on a [[Prince]]-written song, although [[Prince]] has covered some tracks co-written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Wesley] in live shows. [[Prince]], [[Eric Leeds]], [[Maceo Parker]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] also contributed to [[Get Satisfied]], written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_%22Clip%22_Payne Clip Payne] and Tracey "Treylewd" Lewis.


It also marks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley]'s only known appearance on a [[Prince]] recording, although [[Prince]] has covered some tracks co-written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Wesley] in live shows. The track was intended for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton]'s next album, which became [[Album: Hey Man... Smell My Finger|Hey Man... Smell My Finger]], but was not included on any known configuration of the album, and remains unreleased.
The track was intended for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton]’s next album, which became [[Album: Hey Man... Smell My Finger|Hey Man... Smell My Finger]], but was not included on any known configuration of the album, and remains unreleased.
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = March, 1990
|date                      = March 1990
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
}}
}}
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 26|26 January, 1991]]
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 26|26 January 1991]]
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Horn overdubs by [[Eric Leeds]], [[Atlanta Bliss]], [[Maceo Parker]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley]
|additional info          = Horn overdubs by [[Eric Leeds]], [[Atlanta Bliss]], [[Maceo Parker]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley]
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = 1991 (assumed)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
|additional info          = Vocals overdubs by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry_Shider Garry Shider]
}}
}}
|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
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*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone
*[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet
*[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet
*[[Maceo_Parker]] - saxophone
*[[Maceo Parker]] - saxophone
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] - trombone
'''1991 version'''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton] - lead vocals
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry_Shider Garry Shider] - co-lead vocals
*[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted (assumed), background vocals
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone
*[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet
*[[Maceo Parker]] - saxophone
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] - trombone
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] - trombone
|unreleased versions      =  
|unreleased versions      =  
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|1= '''My Pony'''
|1= '''My Pony'''
|2= Studio
|2= Studio
|3= Recorded March, 1990
|3= Recorded March 1990
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|1= '''My Pony'''
|2= Studio
|3= with horn overdubs
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{{Unreleasedline|
{{Unreleasedline|
|1= '''My Pony'''
|1= '''My Pony'''
|2= Studio
|2= Studio
|3= Final version after horn overdubs
|3= with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry_Shider Garry Shider] on co-lead vocals
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|performed regularly on    = none
|performed regularly on    = none
|performed occasionally in = none
|performed occasionally in = none
|trivia                    = This track marks the first appearance by [[Maceo Parker]] on a [[Prince]] recording.
|trivia                    = Tracks written or co-written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] played live in concert include [[Get On The Good Foot]], [[Hot Pants]], [[House Party]] and [[The Payback]].
* This track marks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley]'s only known appearance on a [[Prince]] recording.
* Other tracks from the era mentioning a pony in the title or lyrics include [[Alphabet St.]], [[Horny Pony]], [[Le Grind]], [[Ponyride]] and [[She Pony]].
* Tracks written or co-written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley Fred Wesley] played live in concert include [[Get On The Good Foot]], [[Hot Pants]], [[House Party]] and [[The Payback]].
* Other tracks from the era mentioning a pony in the title or lyrics include [[Alphabet St.]], [[Horny Pony]], [[Le Grind]], [[Pony Ride]] and [[She Pony]].
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|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)]]''
|categories                = [[Category:1990]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1990]]
|categories                = [[Category:1990]][[Category:1991]][[Category:Recorded 1990]][[Category:Recorded 1991]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs‏‎]]
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Latest revision as of 19:44, 25 June 2022

My Name Is Prince   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   My Sex
My Pony
Song details
Performer: George Clinton
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
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

My Pony is an unreleased track recorded by Prince and George Clinton in March 1990, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Horn overdubs by Eric Leeds, Atlanta Bliss, Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley were recorded on 26 January 1991, also at Paisley Park Studios.

Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley were likely brought in by George Clinton, who had worked with them previously. This track marks the first appearance by Maceo Parker on a song penned by Prince, years before he would record consistently with him, beginning in 1999, as well as joining his live band on a full-time basis. The track also marks Fred Wesley’s only known appearance on a Prince-written song, although Prince has covered some tracks co-written by Wesley in live shows. Prince, Eric Leeds, Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley also contributed to Get Satisfied, written by George Clinton, Clip Payne and Tracey "Treylewd" Lewis.

The track was intended for George Clinton’s next album, which became Hey Man... Smell My Finger, but was not included on any known configuration of the album, and remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
March 1990 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
26 January 1991 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Horn overdubs by Eric Leeds, Atlanta Bliss, Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley
1991 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) 		Vocals overdubs by Garry Shider
Recording Personnel

1990 version

Overdubbed 1991 version

1991 version


Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
My Pony Studio Recorded March 1990
My Pony Studio with horn overdubs
My Pony Studio with Garry Shider on co-lead vocals


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
My Name Is Prince   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   My Sex
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