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|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 20|20 August 1990]] - [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] album
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 20|20 August 1990]] - [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] album
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]]<br>
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]]<br>
[[Album:_One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over]]
[[Album:_One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]]
|previous song            = [[Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart]]
|previous song            = [[Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart]]
|next song                = [[Joyful Sound]]
|next song                = [[Joyful Sound]]
|introduction              = '''Joy In Repetition''' is the eighth track on [[Prince]]'s twelfth album [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]]. The song also features in the movie [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]].  
|introduction              = '''Joy In Repetition''' is the eighth track on [[Prince]]’s twelfth album [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]]. The song also features in the movie [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]].  


In 2002, a live version was included as the opening track on the live album [[Album: One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over]].
In 2002, a live version was included as the opening track on the live album [[Album: One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over]].


Initial tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 17|17 July 1986]] (the day after [[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]] was re-worked, five days before [[Soulpsychodelicide]] (a song mentioned in '''Joy In Repetition'''), and an [[Easy Does It|instrumental]] later released as [[Easy Does It]]), but it was not included on the configuration of the album [[Album: Dream Factory|Dream Factory]] prepared the very next day; it was, however, included as the album developed into the triple-album [[Album: Crystal Ball 1986|Crystal Ball]] (where it segued from [[The Ball]]). When the album was pared down to became [[Album: Sign O' The Times|Sign O' The Times]], [[Joy In Repetition]] was removed.  
Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 17|17 July 1986]] (the day after [[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]] was re-worked, five days before [[Soul Psychodelicide]] (a song mentioned in '''Joy In Repetition'''), and an [[Easy Does It|instrumental]] later released as [[Easy Does It]]), but it was not included on the configuration of the album [[Album: Dream Factory|Dream Factory]] prepared the very next day; it was, however, included as the album developed into the triple-album [[Album: Crystal Ball 1986|Crystal Ball]] (where it segued from [[The Ball]]). When the album was pared down to became [[Album: Sign O’ The Times|Sign O’ The Times]], [[Joy In Repetition]] was removed.  


It was included as the seventh track on a 1989 configuration of [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] (where it kept the original segue, this time from [[We Can Funk]]). It was included as the eighth track on a 1990 configuration, where it remained for release (with the segue intact).
It was included as the seventh track on a 1989 configuration of [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] (where it kept the original segue, this time from [[We Can Funk]]). It was included as the eighth track on a 1990 configuration, where it remained for release (with the segue intact).
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{{RecordingLine|
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 17|17 July 1986]]
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 17|17 July 1986]]
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Tracking, overdubs, vocals, mix
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 27|27 July 1986]]
|studio                    = [[Galpin Blvd Home Studio]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Probable mix
}}
}}
|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
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* [[Susannah Melvoin]] - background vox
* [[Susannah Melvoin]] - background vox
<br>
<br>
'''One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over version'''
'''One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over version'''
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
*[[John Blackwell]] - drums
*[[John Blackwell]] - drums
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|4= Studio
|4= Studio
|5= Additional fade-out at the end (as final track on first half)
|5= Additional fade-out at the end (as final track on first half)
}}
{{Songline|
|1= '''Joy In Repetition'''
|2= 3:00
|3= [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]]
|4= Studio
|5= Version with the first verse as instrumental
}}
}}
{{Songline|
{{Songline|
|1= '''Joy In Repetition'''
|1= '''Joy In Repetition'''
|2= 10:55
|2= 10:55
|3= [[Album:_One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over]]
|3= [[Album:_One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over]]
|4= Live
|4= Live
|5= [[10_April 2002-am|10 April 2002 (a.m.): The World, New York, NY, USA]]
|5= [[10_April 2002-am|10 April 2002 (a.m.): The World, New York, NY, USA]]
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|video versions            =  
|video versions            =  
|sampled in                =  
{{SongVideo|
|first live appearance    = [[07_June 1990|7 June 1990: Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, (West) Germany]] <small>(interpolation during [[Baby I'm A Star]])</small><br>
|video versions            =
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|1= '''Joy In Repetition'''
|2= 3:00
|3= [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] film
|4= Studio
|5= Version with the first verse as instrumental. Released on [[Home_Video:_Graffiti_Bridge|VHS and DVD]].
}}
{{Songline|
|1= '''[[Joy In Repetition]]'''
|2= ?:??
|3= [[Album:_Welcome_2_America|Welcome 2 America]] Deluxe edition
|4= Live
|5= [[28 April 2011|28 April 2011, The Forum, Inglewood, CA, USA]]
}}
}}
}}
|sampled in                =
|first live appearance    = [[07_June 1990|7 June 1990: Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, (West) Germany]] <small>(interpolation during [[Baby I’m A Star]])</small><br>
* [[27 October 1996-am|27 October 1996 (a.m.): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]] <small>(first full version)</small><br>
* [[27 October 1996-am|27 October 1996 (a.m.): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]] <small>(first full version)</small><br>
* [[14_April_2016-1|14 April 2016 (show 1): Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA]]  
* [[14_April_2016-1|14 April 2016 (show 1): Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA]]  
|performed regularly on    =[[Per4ming Live 3121]] <small>(often including [[All Eye Want Is U|All ]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=All Eye Want Is U]][[All Eye Want Is U| Want Is U]] over '''Joy In Repetition''' music)</small>
|performed regularly on    =[[Per4ming Live 3121]] <small>(often including [[All Eye Want Is U|All ]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=All Eye Want Is U]][[All Eye Want Is U| Want Is U]] over '''Joy In Repetition''' music)</small>
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1990|1990]], [[All Concerts#2001|2001]], [[All Concerts#2002|2002]], [[All Concerts#2004|2004]], [[All Concerts#2006|2006]], [[All Concerts#2009|2009]], [[All Concerts#2010|2010]]''(as instrumental)'', [[All Concerts#2012|2012]], [[All Concerts#2016|2016]] <small>''(solo piano)'' </small>
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1990|1990]], [[All Concerts#2001|2001]], [[All Concerts#2002|2002]], [[All Concerts#2004|2004]], [[All Concerts#2006|2006]], [[All Concerts#2009|2009]], [[All Concerts#2010|2010]] <small>''(as instrumental)''</small>, [[All Concerts#2012|2012]], [[All Concerts#2016|2016]] <small>''(solo piano)'' </small>
|trivia                    = Artwork for '''Joy In Repetition SOH Live''' version available for purchase on Tidal on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_9|9 March 2016]]:
|trivia                    = This song uses the LinnDrum, the successor of the Linn LM-1 usually used by [[Prince]].
* Artwork for '''Joy In Repetition SOH Live''' version available for purchase on Tidal on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_9|9 March 2016]]:
:[[File:JoyInRepetitionSOHLive.jpg|200px]]
:[[File:JoyInRepetitionSOHLive.jpg|200px]]
|see also                  = [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] album
|see also                  = [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] album
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* [[Album: Crystal Ball 1986|Crystal Ball]] 1986 album
* [[Album: Crystal Ball 1986|Crystal Ball]] 1986 album
|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:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 1986]]
* ''[https://www.duanetudahl.com/prince-book Prince and the Parade/Sign O’ The Times Era Studio Sessions 1985 and 1986, Duane Tudahl (2021)]''
|categories                = [[Category:1990]][[Category:Recorded 1986]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 25 June 2024

Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Joyful Sound
Joy In Repetition

from the album Graffiti Bridge
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 20 August 1990 - Graffiti Bridge album
Album(s): Graffiti Bridge

One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over

Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
Performed occasionally in shows:

Joy In Repetition is the eighth track on Prince’s twelfth album Graffiti Bridge. The song also features in the movie Graffiti Bridge.

In 2002, a live version was included as the opening track on the live album One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over.

Basic tracking took place on 17 July 1986 (the day after I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man was re-worked, five days before Soul Psychodelicide (a song mentioned in Joy In Repetition), and an instrumental later released as Easy Does It), but it was not included on the configuration of the album Dream Factory prepared the very next day; it was, however, included as the album developed into the triple-album Crystal Ball (where it segued from The Ball). When the album was pared down to became Sign O’ The Times, Joy In Repetition was removed.

It was included as the seventh track on a 1989 configuration of Graffiti Bridge (where it kept the original segue, this time from We Can Funk). It was included as the eighth track on a 1990 configuration, where it remained for release (with the segue intact).


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
17 July 1986 Sunset Sound - Studio 3,
Hollywood, CA, USA 		Tracking, overdubs, vocals, mix
27 July 1986 Galpin Blvd Home Studio,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Probable mix
Recording Personnel

Graffiti Bridge version


One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Joy In Repetition 4:53 Graffiti Bridge Studio Segues from We Can Funk
Joy In Repetition 4:56 Graffiti Bridge cassette version Studio Additional fade-out at the end (as final track on first half)
Joy In Repetition 10:55 One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over Live 10 April 2002 (a.m.): The World, New York, NY, USA
Joy In Repetition SOH Live 3:51 Tidal download Live 20 February 2016 (show 2): Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Joy In Repetition 3:00 Graffiti Bridge film Studio Version with the first verse as instrumental. Released on VHS and DVD.
Joy In Repetition ?:?? Welcome 2 America Deluxe edition Live 28 April 2011, The Forum, Inglewood, CA, USA
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Joy In Repetition ?:?? Live performance TV broadcast Live 12 November 1996, Emancipation Freedom Concert, Paisley Park, Chanhassen, MN, USA
Joy In Repetition ?:?? 3121.com video stream Live 3 August 2007, The O2 Arena, London, England; part of medley containing Joy In Repetition, Anotherloverholenyohead (incl. uptempo 'rock jam' coda), Peach
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Joy In Repetition Studio 1986 version beginning with lone drumbeat, rather than segue
Joy In Repetition Studio 1986 version segueing from The Ball, intended for Crystal Ball album
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • This song uses the LinnDrum, the successor of the Linn LM-1 usually used by Prince.
  • Artwork for Joy In Repetition SOH Live version available for purchase on Tidal on 9 March 2016:
References
Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Joyful Sound
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