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|introduction              = '''Lust U Always''' is an unreleased song recorded in 1982 at [[Prince]]’s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The song paraphrases some lyrics from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Ross Annie Ross]’s song [[Twisted]] (notably covered by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Mitchell Joni Mitchell], and later played a few times on the [[One Nite Alone... Tour]]), but thematically fits in well with much of his 1981-2 material, concerning the narrator’s uncontrollable lust for a woman.  
|introduction              = '''Lust U Always''' is an unreleased song recorded in 1982 at [[Prince]]’s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The song paraphrases some lyrics from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Ross Annie Ross]’s song [[Twisted]] (notably covered by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Mitchell Joni Mitchell], and later played a few times on the [[One Nite Alone... Tour]]), but thematically fits in well with much of his 1981-2 material, concerning the narrator’s uncontrollable lust for a woman.  


It is not known if the song was intended for [[Prince]]’s next album [[Album: 1999|1999]] or any other project. It was submitted for copyright five years after its recording, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_14|14 December 1987]]. [[Prince]] offered it to English singer-songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Palmer_(singer) Robert Palmer] soon after. The authorship of the song at the Library Of Congress was changed in April 1988 from [[Prince]] to [[Alias:_Camille| Camille]] which indicates that the track would have been credited under this alias (and the first time [[Alias:_Camille| Camille]] being listed as an author and not as a performer). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Palmer_(singer) Palmer] re-recorded the song but it was ultimately not included on his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Nova_(album) Heavy Nova] album released in June 1988 because of its lyrics :''"I had to record it because I didn’t want to offend the chap, did I? But I thought the lyric stank."''
It is not known if the song was intended for [[Prince]]’s next album [[Album: 1999|1999]] or any other project. It was submitted for copyright five years after its recording, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_14|14 December 1987]]. [[Prince]] offered it to English singer-songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Palmer_(singer) Robert Palmer] soon after. The authorship of the song at the Library Of Congress was changed in April 1988 from [[Prince]] to [[Alias:_Camille| Camille]] which indicates that the track would have been credited under this alias (and the first time [[Alias:_Camille| Camille]] being listed as an author and not as a performer). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Palmer_(singer) Palmer] re-recorded the song but it was ultimately not included on his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Nova_(album) Heavy Nova] album released in June 1988 because of its lyrics: ''"I had to record it because I didn’t want to offend the chap, did I? But I thought the lyric stank."''


During [[Prince: A Celebration]] in June 2000, computer screens at [[Paisley Park Studios]] offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on [[Album: Crystal Ball Volume II|Crystal Ball Volume II]], and while '''Lust U Always''' was chosen by fans, the project was ultimately abandoned.  
During [[Prince: A Celebration]] in June 2000, computer screens at [[Paisley Park Studios]] offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on [[Album: Crystal Ball Volume II|Crystal Ball Volume II]], and while '''Lust U Always''' was chosen by fans, the project was ultimately abandoned.  
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|date                      = 1982
|date                      = 1982
|studio                    = [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
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|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://robert-palmer.over-blog.com/article-any-time-any-place-anywhere-10159899.html Robert Palmer interview by Robert Sandall: Any Time, Any Place, Anywhere... (July 1988 - Q Magazine)]''
* ''[http://robert-palmer.over-blog.com/article-any-time-any-place-anywhere-10159899.html Robert Palmer interview by Robert Sandall: Any Time, Any Place, Anywhere... (July 1988 - Q Magazine)]''
* ''[https://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=4&ti=1,4&Search%5FArg=Lust%20U%20Always&Search%5FCode=TALL&CNT=25&PID=mkFGVVYym6MyuGaTLJycBQtV06Rq1&SEQ=20210224125448&SID=33 Library Of Congress]
* ''[https://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=4&ti=1,4&Search%5FArg=Lust%20U%20Always&Search%5FCode=TALL&CNT=25&PID=mkFGVVYym6MyuGaTLJycBQtV06Rq1&SEQ=20210224125448&SID=33 Library Of Congress - Registration Number: PAu001041114 / Date: 1987-12-14]
|categories                = [[Category:1982]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1982]]
* ''[https://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=4&ti=1,4&Search%5FArg=Lust%20U%20Always&Search%5FCode=TALL&CNT=25&PID=QQBXRhDezxOnaq0EizVtpUgPy_r7y&SEQ=20220714020030&SID=5 Library Of Congress - Registration Number: PAu001125368 / Date: 1988-04-29]
|categories                = [[Category:1982]][[Category:Recorded 1982]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]]
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Latest revision as of 00:01, 25 March 2023

The Lubricated Lady   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Luv Sexy
Lust U Always
Song details
Performer: Prince
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

Lust U Always is an unreleased song recorded in 1982 at Prince’s Kiowa Trail Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The song paraphrases some lyrics from Annie Ross’s song Twisted (notably covered by Joni Mitchell, and later played a few times on the One Nite Alone... Tour), but thematically fits in well with much of his 1981-2 material, concerning the narrator’s uncontrollable lust for a woman.

It is not known if the song was intended for Prince’s next album 1999 or any other project. It was submitted for copyright five years after its recording, on 14 December 1987. Prince offered it to English singer-songwriter Robert Palmer soon after. The authorship of the song at the Library Of Congress was changed in April 1988 from Prince to Camille which indicates that the track would have been credited under this alias (and the first time Camille being listed as an author and not as a performer). Palmer re-recorded the song but it was ultimately not included on his Heavy Nova album released in June 1988 because of its lyrics: "I had to record it because I didn’t want to offend the chap, did I? But I thought the lyric stank."

During Prince: A Celebration in June 2000, computer screens at Paisley Park Studios offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on Crystal Ball Volume II, and while Lust U Always was chosen by fans, the project was ultimately abandoned.

The song was not included on 1999 Deluxe Edition in 2019 because of a rape reference in its lyrics and remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1982 Kiowa Trail Home Studio,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
1988 (assumed) Logic Studios, Milan, Italy
or Compass Point Studios, Bahamas (assumed) 		Re-recording by Robert Palmer
Recording Personnel

Prince version

  • Prince - all vocals and instruments (assumed)

Robert Palmer version


Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Lust U Always Studio Recorded 1982
Lust U Always Studio Robert Palmer re-recording


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • Further work on this song was reportedly done in 1991, but this has not been verified.
References
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