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|album name = Apollonia 6 | |album name = Apollonia 6 | ||
|album image = [[File:Apollonia6 album.jpg|200px|Apollonia 6 (Front Cover)]] | |album image = [[File:Apollonia6 album.jpg|200px|Apollonia 6 (Front Cover)]] | ||
|date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 1984]] | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 1984]] (USA)<br> [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 5|5 October 1984]] (UK) | ||
|length = 34:23 | |length = 34:23 | ||
|label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | |label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | ||
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|next album link = [[Album: A.C.|A.C.]] | |next album link = [[Album: A.C.|A.C.]] | ||
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|introduction = '''Apollonia 6''' is the first and only album by [[Apollonia 6]], a group put together and effectively run by [[Prince]] (as a replacement for [[Vanity 6]]), and was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 1984]], following [[Apollonia 6]] | |introduction = '''Apollonia 6''' is the first and only album by [[Apollonia 6]], a group put together and effectively run by [[Prince]] (as a replacement for [[Vanity 6]]), and was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 1984]], following [[Apollonia 6]]’s appearance in the [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] movie, where they performed [[Sex Shooter]]. | ||
The album was produced by [[Prince]] under the pseudonym [[The Starr Company|The Starr* Company]], and production credit was shared (erroneously) with [[Apollonia 6]]. | The album was produced by [[Prince]] under the pseudonym [[The Starr Company|The Starr* Company]], and production credit was shared (erroneously) with [[Apollonia 6]]. | ||
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<b> | <b>Sessions and compiling</b> | ||
By August 1983, [[Prince]] had recorded several songs for a second album by [[Vanity 6]], including [[Sex Shooter]], [[Promise To Be True]], [[Vibrator]] and [[Wet Dream Cousin]] [[G-Spot]] and [[17 Days]] were also recorded around | By August 1983, [[Prince]] had recorded several songs for a second album by [[Vanity 6]], including [[Sex Shooter]], [[Promise To Be True]], [[Vibrator]] and [[Wet Dream Cousin]]. [[G-Spot]] and [[17 Days]] were also recorded around that time, but it is not certain they were fully considered for a sophomore [[Vanity 6]] album. | ||
[[Vanity]] left the [[Prince]] camp in late July 1983 and was not going to be in the movie [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]. When [[Prince]] recruited [[Apollonia]] to replace her [[Vanity 6]] became [[Apollonia 6]] and the sophomore [[Vanity 6]] album became the debut by [[Apollonia 6]]. However, except for [[Sex Shooter]] recorded in April 1983, all other songs tentatively recorded for a | [[Vanity]] left the [[Prince]] camp in late July 1983 and was not going to be in the movie [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]. When [[Prince]] recruited [[Apollonia]] to replace her, [[Vanity 6]] became [[Apollonia 6]] and the [[Album:_Vanity_6_(1984)|sophomore]] [[Vanity 6]] album became the debut by [[Apollonia 6]]. However, except for [[Sex Shooter]] recorded in April 1983, all other songs tentatively recorded for a [[Album:_Vanity_6_(1984)|Vanity 6 follow-up album]] were discarded. | ||
[[A Million Miles (I Love You)]], [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]], [[Some Kind Of Lover]] and [[In A Spanish Villa]] were all recorded in February 1984, at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. [[Blue Limousine]] was recorded in April 1984, also recorded at [[Sunset Sound]]. The last track recorded for the album was [[Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian]], recorded in August 1984, at the [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]], Eden Prairie, MN, USA. | |||
[[A Million Miles (I Love You)]], [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]], [[Some Kind Of Lover]] and [[In A Spanish Villa]] were all recorded in February 1984, at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. [[Blue Limousine]] was recorded in April 1984, also recorded at [[Sunset Sound]]. The last track recorded for the album was [[Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian]],recorded in August 1984, at the [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]], Eden Prairie, MN, USA. | |||
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Several other tracks were originally considered or planned for the album, but [[Prince]] lost interest in the project during the process of recording, and withdrew the following tracks: | Several other tracks were originally considered or planned for the album, but [[Prince]] lost interest in the project during the process of recording, and withdrew the following tracks: | ||
*[[Take Me With U]], | *[[Take Me With U]], released by [[Prince and the Revolution]]; | ||
*[[Manic Monday]], later released by The Bangles; | *[[Manic Monday]], later released by The Bangles; | ||
*[[Velvet Kitty Cat]] was also considered for the album in an early stage, as the title appears on a handwritten possible track list; | *[[Velvet Kitty Cat]] was also considered for the album in an early stage, as the title appears on a handwritten possible track list; | ||
* While not specifically created for [[Apollonia 6]], [[Shortberry Strawcake]], [[ | * While not specifically created for [[Apollonia 6]], [[Shortberry Strawcake]], [[Oliver’s House]], [[Next Time Wipe The Lipstick Off Your Collar]] and [[The Glamorous Life]], all later released by [[Sheila E.]] on [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] were potentially all considered for the album as well. | ||
*[[17 Days]] was recorded in August 1983 with [[Brenda Bennett]] on lead vocals. However by this time [[Vanity]] had just left the [[Prince]] camp and [[Apollonia]] was yet to be cast as her replacement. So it was never really intended for either [[Vanity 6]] or [[Apollonia 6]], but perhaps [[Prince]] had a solo project with [[Brenda Bennett]] in mind. | *[[17 Days]] was recorded in August 1983 with [[Brenda Bennett]] on lead vocals. However by this time [[Vanity]] had just left the [[Prince]] camp and [[Apollonia]] was yet to be cast as her replacement. So it was never really intended for either [[Vanity 6]] or [[Apollonia 6]], but perhaps [[Prince]] had a solo project with [[Brenda Bennett]] in mind. | ||
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The album produced two singles, [[Single: Sex Shooter|Sex Shooter]] (which preceded the album) and [[Single: Blue Limousine|Blue Limousine]], but [[Apollonia 6]] did not tour to support the album, and [[Apollonia]] made it clear to [[Prince]] that her career goals did not involve staying with the group. | The album produced two singles, [[Single: Sex Shooter|Sex Shooter]] (which preceded the album) and [[Single: Blue Limousine|Blue Limousine]], but [[Apollonia 6]] did not tour to support the album, and [[Apollonia]] made it clear to [[Prince]] that her career goals did not involve staying with the group. | ||
There was a plan to make videos for every song on the album, but it appears that only [[Video: | There was a plan to make videos for every song on the album, but it appears that only a short film titled [[Video: Mr. Christian’s Birthday|Mr. Christian’s Birthday]] with videos for [[Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian]], [[Sex Shooter]], [[Blue Limousine]] and [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]] was filmed before the whole project was canceled. | ||
The album reached number 62 on the US Billboard 200 Chart, and number 24 on the Billboard Soul | The album reached number 62 on the US Billboard 200 Chart, and number 24 on the Billboard Soul LP’s Chart. | ||
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|tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is a reissue from the original LP.</small> | |tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is a reissue from the original LP.</small> | ||
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|* comment = <small> | |* comment = <small> | ||
<sup>1</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Apollonia]] (words) and [[The Revolution]] (music))<br> | <sup>1</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Apollonia]] (words) and [[The Revolution]] (music))<br> | ||
<sup>2</sup> | <sup>2</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Apollonia 6]])<br> | ||
<sup>3</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Apollonia 6]] (words) and [[Sheila E.]] (music))<br> | <sup>3</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Apollonia 6]] (words) and [[Sheila E.]] (music))<br> | ||
<sup>4</sup> Written by [[Prince]] and [[Lisa Coleman]] (credited to [[Apollonia 6]] (words) and [[Lisa Coleman]] (music))<br> | <sup>4</sup> Written by [[Prince]] and [[Lisa Coleman]] (credited to [[Apollonia 6]] (words) and [[Lisa Coleman]] (music))<br> | ||
<sup>5</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Susan Moonsie|Susan]])<br> | <sup>5</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Susan Moonsie|Susan]])<br> | ||
<sup>6</sup> | <sup>6</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (uncredited) and [[Brenda Bennett]]<br> | ||
<sup>7</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Apollonia]] (words) and [[Wendy Melvoin|Wendy]] (music)) | <sup>7</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Apollonia]] (words) and [[Wendy Melvoin|Wendy]] (music)) | ||
</small> | </small> | ||
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*[[Lisa Coleman]] - keyboards on [[A Million Miles (I Love You)]], backing vocals on [[Some Kind Of Lover]] | *[[Lisa Coleman]] - keyboards on [[A Million Miles (I Love You)]], backing vocals on [[Some Kind Of Lover]] | ||
*[[Wendy Melvoin]] - guitar on [[A Million Miles (I Love You)]] | *[[Wendy Melvoin]] - guitar on [[A Million Miles (I Love You)]] | ||
*[[Jill Jones]] - backing vocals on [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]] | *[[Jill Jones]] - backing vocals on [[Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian]] and [[Blue Limousine]] (uncredited) and [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]] | ||
|production = [[Prince]] - producer (album) (credited to [[The Starr Company|The Starr* Company]] and [[Apollonia 6]]) | |production = [[Prince]] - producer (album) (credited to [[The Starr Company|The Starr* Company]] and [[Apollonia 6]]) | ||
* Other production credits to follow. | * Other production credits to follow. | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
|item1 = [[Album:_Vanity_6|Vanity 6]] | |item1 = [[Album:_Vanity_6|Vanity 6]]<br>(Album) | ||
|image1 = [[File:Vanity6 album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Vanity 6]] | |image1 = [[File:Vanity6 album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Vanity 6]] | ||
|item2 = | |item2 = [[Video: Mr. Christian’s Birthday|Mr. Christian’s Birthday]]<br>(Unreleased short film) | ||
|image2 = | |image2 = [[File:PlaceholderTV.png|60px|link=Video: Mr. Christian’s Birthday]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ChartLine-3|text= America}} | {{ChartLine-3|text= America}} | ||
{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
| Date = 27 Oct. 1984 | | Date = 27 Oct. 1984 | ||
| Chart (Country) = [[The_Billboard_200_(Associated)|Billboard 200 Chart, USA]] | | Chart (Country) = [[The_Billboard_200_(Associated)|Billboard 200 Chart, USA]] | ||
| Peak Position = 62 | | Peak Position = 62 | ||
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{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
| Date = 27 Oct. 1984 | | Date = 27 Oct. 1984 | ||
| Chart (Country) = [[Billboard_Top_R%26B_Albums_(Associated)|Billboard Soul | | Chart (Country) = [[Billboard_Top_R%26B_Albums_(Associated)|Billboard Soul LP’s Chart, USA]] | ||
| Peak Position = 24 | | Peak Position = 24 | ||
| Weeks in chart = 21 | | Weeks in chart = 21 | ||
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|releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | |releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | ||
|album promotion = [[Apollonia]] and the other members of [[Apollonia 6]], had appeared in [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], one of the largest grossing movies of the year, which in itself acted as promotion for this album. | |album promotion = [[Apollonia]] and the other members of [[Apollonia 6]], had appeared in [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], one of the largest grossing movies of the year, which in itself acted as promotion for this album. | ||
|trivia = No configuration for the planned second [[Vanity 6]] album, which evolved into '''Apollonia 6''', is known, but tracks known to have been considered included | |trivia = No configuration for the planned second [[Vanity 6]] album, which evolved into '''Apollonia 6''', is known, but tracks known to have been considered included [[17 Days]], [[Promise To Be True]], [[Vibrator]], [[Sex Shooter]], [[Wet Dream Cousin]], [[G-Spot]], [[Velvet Kitty Cat]] and [[Moral Majority]]. | ||
* Interestingly, this is the first album produced by [[Prince]] to feature skits between songs (as intros for [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]] and [[Some Kind Of Lover]]) although they are not listed or tracked separately. Segues would later become a common addition on albums released in the nineties. | |||
|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
{{Alternative| | {{Alternative| | ||
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# <b>[[In A Spanish Villa]]</b> | # <b>[[In A Spanish Villa]]</b> | ||
}} | }} | ||
|references = [[Book:_The_Vault| | |references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' | ||
* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Purple-Rain-Studio-Sessions/dp/ | * ''[https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Purple-Rain-Studio-Sessions/dp/1538114623/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983 and 1984 (Expanded Edition, paperback), Duane Tudahl (2018)]'' | ||
|categories = [[Category:1984]][[Category: Related Artists]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]] | |categories = [[Category:1984]][[Category: Related Artists]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]] | ||
}} | }} |
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