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|introduction = '''Once Upon A Time''' (formerly known as '''Bobbi Jo''' and later '''26''') is the eleventh and final track on [[Eric Leeds]] | |introduction = '''Once Upon A Time''' (formerly known as '''Bobbi Jo''' and later '''26''') is the eleventh and final track on [[Eric Leeds]]’ first album [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] (on the CD release, tenth track on other formats). | ||
A solo piano version of the track (as '''Bobbi Jo''') was recorded by [[Prince]] in December 1987 (most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]] | A solo piano version of the track (as '''Bobbi Jo''') was recorded by [[Prince]] in December 1987 (most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota) as a gift for [[Ingrid Chavez]], with whom he was working at the time (the inspiration for the name is unknown). He re-recorded the track on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_4|4 January 1988]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] (during sessions for the [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] album). | ||
In August and September 1989, [[Prince]] asked [[Eric Leeds]] to compile tracks from the vault for a third [[Madhouse]] album. This track was one of ten selected, | In August and September 1989, [[Prince]] asked [[Eric Leeds]] to compile tracks from the vault for a third [[Madhouse]] album. This track was one of ten selected and, in keeping with previous [[Madhouse]] releases, tracks were given tentative numerical titles of [[Andorra|17]] to [[Once Upon A Time|26]] (the album would be titled [[Album: Times Squared|26]]) - this track was given the title of '''26''' as the tenth and final track on the album at the time. When [[Eric Leeds|Leeds]] reworked and developped the piece, he asked [[Prince]] to play a piano part. [[Prince]] refused and suggested that he contact [[Ricky Peterson]] instead. | ||
When [[Prince]] suggested the album should be released as a solo album by [[Eric Leeds]], Leeds came up with titles for each track, in Spring 1990 (and recorded a new track, [[Lines]], which became the new opening track); this track became known as '''Once Upon A Time''' and the album became known as [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]]. | When [[Prince]] suggested the album should be released as a solo album by [[Eric Leeds]], Leeds came up with titles for each track, in Spring 1990 (and recorded a new track, [[Lines]], which became the new opening track); this track became known as '''Once Upon A Time''' and the album became known as [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]]. | ||
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|date = December 1987 | |date = December 1987 | ||
|studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) | ||
|additional info = | |additional info = Tracking ('''Bobbi Jo''' solo piano version) | ||
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|date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_4|4 January 1988]] | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_4|4 January 1988]] | ||
|studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
|additional info = Re-recording | |additional info = Re-recording of '''Bobbi Jo''' | ||
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|date = August - September 1989 | |date = August - September 1989 | ||
|studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
|additional info = Overdubs | |additional info = Overdubs (retitled '''26''') | ||
}} | }} | ||
|recording personnel = | |recording personnel = | ||
'''Once Upon A Time''' <small>(formerly titled '''26''')</small> | |||
*[[Eric Leeds]] - flute, saxophone | *[[Eric Leeds]] - flute, saxophone | ||
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar | *[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar | ||
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*[[Larry Fratangelo]] - talking drum, cuica, percussion | *[[Larry Fratangelo]] - talking drum, cuica, percussion | ||
*[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet | *[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet | ||
*[[Prince]] - all | *[[Prince]] - guitar, synthetizers | ||
'''Bobbi Jo''' | |||
*[[Prince]] - all instruments | |||
|released versions = | |released versions = | ||
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|1= '''Bobbi Jo''' | |1= '''Bobbi Jo''' | ||
|2= Studio | |2= Studio | ||
|3= | |3= re-recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_4|4 January 1988]] before overdubs and re-recording for [[Album: Times Squared|26]] | ||
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* [[Madhouse]] | * [[Madhouse]] | ||
|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:1991]][[Category: | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vHWpAB1Sxg '''Eric Leeds Breaking Down his Paisley Park Albums''' for ''Prince Podcast'' (Youtube: 2 August 2023)] | ||
|categories = [[Category:1991]][[Category:Recorded 1987]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Madhouse)]][[Category:Instrumental Songs]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]] | |||
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