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|performer                = [[Prince]] / [[Flash]] / [[Flash|MC Flash]]
|performer                = [[Prince]] / [[Flash]] / [[Flash|MC Flash]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|writer(s)                = [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] & [[Rosie Gaines]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
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|introduction              = '''Good Man''' is an unreleased song recorded in early July, 1989, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (during the same set of sessions as [[Whistlin' Kenny]] and [[Bed Of Roses]]). It was intended for use by [[Flash]] / [[Flash|MC Flash]] (both band names were used), and [[Billy Franze]] recorded lead vocal overdubs (replacing [[Prince]]'s own) fairly soon after the initial recording, while [[Margie Cox]] added background vocals on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_9|9 July, 1989]], also at [[Paisley Park Studios]]. It was included as the fifth track on the [[Album: Flash|Flash]] album as the only track on the album to feature lead vocals by someone other than [[Margie Cox]], but the album was ultimately abandoned.
|introduction              = '''Good Man''' is an unreleased song recorded in early July 1989, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions as [[Whistlin’ Kenny]] and [[Bed Of Roses]]). It was written by [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] & [[Rosie Gaines]] and intended for use by [[Flash]] / [[Flash|MC Flash]] (both band names were used). [[Billy Franze]] recorded lead vocal overdubs (replacing [[Prince]]’s own) fairly soon after the initial recording, while [[Margie Cox]] added background vocals on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_9|9 July 1989]], also at [[Paisley Park Studios]]. It was included as the fifth track on the [[Album: Flash (1990)|Flash]] album as the only track on the album to feature lead vocals by someone other than [[Margie Cox]], but the album was ultimately abandoned.


The track is an upbeat stripped-down track featuring a more electronic sound than the rest of the album, with a drum machine, keyboard motifs and hard electric guitar.
The track is an upbeat stripped-down track featuring a more electronic sound than the rest of the album, with a drum machine, keyboard motifs and hard electric guitar.
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|date                      = Early July, 1989
|date                      = Early July 1989
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
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|date                      = Early July, 1989
|date                      = Early July 1989
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Lead vocal overdubs by [[Billy Franze]]
|additional info          = Lead vocal overdubs by [[Billy Franze]]
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_9|9 July, 1989]]
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_9|9 July 1989]]
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Background vocal overdubs by [[Margie Cox]]
|additional info          = Background vocal overdubs by [[Margie Cox]]
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|1= '''Good Man'''
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|3= Recorded early July, 1989, with [[Prince]] vocals
|3= Recorded early July 1989, with [[Prince]] vocals
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|1= '''Good Man'''
|1= '''Good Man'''
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|2= Studio
|3= Recorded early July, 1989, after [[Billy Franze]] vocal overdubs
|3= Recorded early July 1989, after [[Billy Franze]] vocal overdubs
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*[[Margie Cox]]
*[[Margie Cox]]
*[[Flash]]/[[Flash|MC Flash]]
*[[Flash]]/[[Flash|MC Flash]]
*[[Album: Flash|Flash]] unreleased album
*[[Album: Flash (1990)|Flash]] unreleased album
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
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Latest revision as of 15:25, 26 June 2022

Go On (Witcha Bad Self)   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   (Got 2) Give It Up
Good Man
Song details
Performer: Prince / Flash / MC Flash
Writer(s): Levi Seacer, Jr. & Rosie Gaines
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

Good Man is an unreleased song recorded in early July 1989, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions as Whistlin’ Kenny and Bed Of Roses). It was written by Levi Seacer, Jr. & Rosie Gaines and intended for use by Flash / MC Flash (both band names were used). Billy Franze recorded lead vocal overdubs (replacing Prince’s own) fairly soon after the initial recording, while Margie Cox added background vocals on 9 July 1989, also at Paisley Park Studios. It was included as the fifth track on the Flash album as the only track on the album to feature lead vocals by someone other than Margie Cox, but the album was ultimately abandoned.

The track is an upbeat stripped-down track featuring a more electronic sound than the rest of the album, with a drum machine, keyboard motifs and hard electric guitar.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early July 1989 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
Early July 1989 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Lead vocal overdubs by Billy Franze
9 July 1989 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Background vocal overdubs by Margie Cox
Recording Personnel

Preliminary version

  • Prince - lead vocals and all instruments (except where noted)
  • Levi Seacer, Jr. - background vocals and unidentified instruments

Flash / MC Flash version


Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Good Man Studio Recorded early July 1989, with Prince vocals
Good Man Studio Recorded early July 1989, after Billy Franze vocal overdubs
Good Man Studio Final version after Margie Cox vocal overdubs


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
Go On (Witcha Bad Self)   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   (Got 2) Give It Up
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