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{{song|
|song name                = Alice Through The Looking Glass
|song name                = Alice Through The Looking Glass
|album image              = [[Image:D&P_SDE.jpg|100px|left|link=Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe]] <br><small> from the (announced) album [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']] </small>
|album image              = [[Image:D&P_SDE.jpg|100px|link=Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe]] <br><small> from the album <br>[[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] </small>
|single image              = [[File:Alice Through The Looking Glass single.jpg|100px|link=Single:_Alice_Through_The_Looking_Glass]]<br><small> single art for [[Single: Alice Through The Looking Glass|Alice Through The Looking Glass]]'' </small>
|single image              = [[File:Alice Through The Looking Glass single.jpg|100px|link=Single:_Alice_Through_The_Looking_Glass]]<br><small> single art for [[Single: Alice Through The Looking Glass|Alice Through The Looking Glass]]'' </small>
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 24|24 August 2023]] - streaming & download platforms
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 24|24 August 2023]] - streaming & download platforms
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']] <small>(announced)</small>
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|performer                = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]])
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the New Power Generation]])
|previous song            = [[Alexa De Paris]]
|previous song            = [[Alexa De Paris]]
|next song                = [[All A Share Together Now]]
|next song                = [[All A Share Together Now]]
|introduction              = '''Alice Through The Looking Glass''' is a song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1991]] at [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios] (studio A) in North Hollywood, California. It is unknown if this song was intended for any particular project at that time, and nothing other than the recording date is known about the track.
|introduction              = '''Alice Through The Looking Glass''' is a song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1991]] at [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios] (Studio A) in North Hollywood, California. The song was offered to [[Sheila E.]] who recorded her vocal on it but her version remains unreleased.


'''Alice Through The Looking Glass''' is slated for release as one of the songs on the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']] in 2023. The track was streamed on [[Prince_Streaming_Video_Channels|Prince’s Youtube channel]] and other streaming platforms on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 25|24 August 2023]], the day the set’s release was officially announced as a preview of this posthumous release. An announcement of the release stated:''“[[Prince]] used synth drums, percussion, a Proteus bass, guitar, and a series of loops to create the song.” ''
'''Alice Through The Looking Glass''' has been released as part of the [[Collection: Diamonds And Pearls - The Singles|Diamonds And Pearls - The Singles]] (Collection) and as the fifth track of ''Vault Tracks part 3'', one of the discs with previously unreleased tracks included with the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']].


At least two mixes of the song exist, and the more recent one was chosen for inclusion on [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] and the [[Single: Alice Through The Looking Glass|single]] as part of the [[Collection: Diamonds And Pearls - The Singles|singles box]]. The track was streamed on [[Prince_Streaming_Video_Channels|Prince’s Youtube channel]] and other streaming platforms on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 25|24 August 2023]], the day the set’s release was officially announced as a preview of this posthumous release. An announcement of the release stated:''“[[Prince]] used synth drums, percussion, a Proteus bass, guitar, and a series of loops to create the song.” ''


|recording info            =
|recording info            =
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|studio                    = [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios],<br>North Hollywood, CA, USA
|studio                    = [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios],<br>North Hollywood, CA, USA
|additional info          = Tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 26|26 November 1991]]
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Mix
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Late 1991
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
|additional info          = [[Sheila E.]] lead vocal overdub
}}
}}
|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
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|1= '''Alice Through The Looking Glass'''
|1= '''Alice Through The Looking Glass'''
|2= 4:18
|2= 4:18
|3= Preview download for [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']]<br>
|3= [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']]<br>
[[Single: Alice Through The Looking Glass|Alice Through The Looking Glass]] single
[[Single: Alice Through The Looking Glass|Alice Through The Looking Glass]] single
|4= Studio
|4= Studio
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|1= '''Alice Through The Looking Glass'''
|1= '''Alice Through The Looking Glass'''
|2= Studio
|2= Studio
|3= Possible recording by [[Sheila E.]] - see trivia
|3= Alternate mix
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{{Unreleasedline|
|1= '''Alice Through The Looking Glass'''
|2= Studio
|3= [[Sheila E.]] lead vox
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|sampled in                =
|sampled in                =
|first live appearance    = This track is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]].
|first live appearance    = This track is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]], but [[Sheila E.]] performed it during her opening act for [[Prince]] on [[23_June_2002-am|23 June, 2002 (am)]] at [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park Studios]].
|performed regularly on    = none
|performed regularly on    = none
|performed occasionally in = none
|performed occasionally in = none
|trivia                    = During a show at [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park Studios]] on 22 June 2002 (as the opening act for [[Prince]]’s [[23_June_2002-am|show]]), [[Sheila E.]] performed '''Alice Through The Looking Glass'''. It is not known when or if the song was offered to her.  This page will be updated when (or if) more information become avalaible.
|trivia                    =  
|see also                  = [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']]
|see also                  = [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
|references                =  
|references                =  
|categories                = [[Category:1991]][[Category:Recorded 1991]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]]
|categories                = [[Category:1991]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Recorded 1991]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince and the New Power Generation)‏‎]]
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Revision as of 16:38, 25 June 2024

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Alice Through The Looking Glass

from the album
Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
single art for Alice Through The Looking Glass
Song details
Performer: Prince (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation)
First Released: 24 August 2023 - streaming & download platforms
Album(s): Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

Alice Through The Looking Glass is a song recorded on 28 May 1991 at Larrabee Sound Studios (Studio A) in North Hollywood, California. The song was offered to Sheila E. who recorded her vocal on it but her version remains unreleased.

Alice Through The Looking Glass has been released as part of the Diamonds And Pearls - The Singles (Collection) and as the fifth track of Vault Tracks part 3, one of the discs with previously unreleased tracks included with the Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition.

At least two mixes of the song exist, and the more recent one was chosen for inclusion on Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition and the single as part of the singles box. The track was streamed on Prince’s Youtube channel and other streaming platforms on 24 August 2023, the day the set’s release was officially announced as a preview of this posthumous release. An announcement of the release stated:“Prince used synth drums, percussion, a Proteus bass, guitar, and a series of loops to create the song.”


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
28 May 1991 Larrabee Sound Studios,
North Hollywood, CA, USA 		Tracking
26 November 1991 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Mix
Late 1991 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) 		Sheila E. lead vocal overdub
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Alice Through The Looking Glass 4:18 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe

Alice Through The Looking Glass single

Studio listed as 4:16 version on the single


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Alice Through The Looking Glass Studio Alternate mix
Alice Through The Looking Glass Studio Sheila E. lead vox
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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