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{{song|
|song name                = Little Rock
|song name                = Little Rock
|album image              = [[File:Timessquared_album.jpg|100px|Times Squared|link=Album: Times Squared]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] </small>
|album image              = [[File:Timessquared_album.jpg|100px|Times Squared|link= Album: Times Squared]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] </small>
|single image              = [[File:Littlerock single.jpg|100px|Little Rock|link=Single: Little Rock]] <br> <small> promosingle art for [[Single: Little Rock|Little Rock]] </small>
|single image              = [[File:Littlerock single.jpg|100px|Little Rock|link= Single: Little Rock]] <br> <small> promosingle art for [[Single: Little Rock|Little Rock]] </small>
|performer                = [[Madhouse]]; [[Eric Leeds]]
|performer                = [[Madhouse]]; [[Eric Leeds]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 19|19 February 1991]] - [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] album
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 19|19 February 1991]] - [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] album
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|previous song            = [[Little Red Corvette]]
|previous song            = [[Little Red Corvette]]
|next song                = [[Live 4 Love]]
|next song                = [[Live 4 Love]]
|introduction              = '''Little Rock''' (a.k.a. '''Drawers''' and '''21''') is the sixth track on [[Eric Leeds]]' first album [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]], and, a few months after the album’s release, [[Single: Little Rock|Little Rock]] was available as the album’s second promotional release in the USA.  
|introduction              = '''Little Rock''' (initially recorded as '''Drawers''' and later, when considered for a third [[Madhouse]] album  also know as  '''21''') is the sixth track on [[Eric Leeds]]’ first album [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] (on the CD release, fifth track on other formats). A few months after the album’s release, [[Single: Little Rock|Little Rock]] was available as the album’s second promotional release in the USA.  


Although production for the track is officially credited to [[Eric Leeds]], the track was recorded with [[Prince]] before a solo project by [[Eric Leeds]] was suggested, and [[Prince]] acted as the producer in such sessions, so production credit is given to both artists in this entry.
Although production for the track is officially credited to [[Eric Leeds]], the track was recorded with [[Prince]] before any solo project by [[Eric Leeds]] was in the works, and [[Prince]] acted as the producer in such sessions, so production credit is given to both artists in this entry.


Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1985]] as '''Drawers''' at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (the day after [[Polka-Dotted Tiger]], [[Zebra With The Blonde Hair]], [[Married Man]] and [[Killin’ At The Soda Shop]]).  
Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1985]] as '''Drawers''' at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California.  


In August 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 '''21''' as the fifth track on the album at the time.  
In August 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 '''21''' as the fifth track on the album at the time.  


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; this track became known as '''Little Rock''' 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; this track became known as '''Little Rock''' and the album became known as [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]]. This title was given after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharoah_Sanders Pharoah Sanders] native town, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Rock Little Rock] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharoah_Sanders Pharoah Sanders] is one of [[Eric Leeds]]’ favourite musicians).
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1985]]
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1985]]
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]],<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
}}
}}
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = August - September 1989
|date                      = August - September 1989
|studio                 = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                   = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Percussion overdubs (and possible further work)
|additional info          = Percussion overdubs (and possible further work)
}}
}}
|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
*[[Eric Leeds]] - Saxophone, keyboards
'''Released version'''
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone, keyboards
*[[Prince]] – drum programming, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards
*[[Prince]] – drum programming, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards
*[[Larry Fratangelo]] - percussion
*[[Larry Fratangelo]] - percussion
'''Original 1985 unreleased version (''Drawers'')'''
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone
*[[Prince]] - all other instruments
|released versions        =
|released versions        =
{{Songchart|
{{Songchart|
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|4= Studio
|4= Studio
|5=  
|5=  
}}
{{Songline|
|1= '''Little Rock'''
|2= 3:56
|3= [https://www.discogs.com/fr/release/5329729-Various-Full-House Full House] promotional CD<br>
|4= Studio
|5= Album version with voice over introduction by Talaya Trigueros
}}
}}
}}
}}
|unreleased versions      =  
|unreleased versions      =  
{{SongUnreleased|
{{SongUnreleased|
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|1= '''Drawers'''
|1= '''Drawers'''
|2= Studio
|2= Studio
|3= a.k.a. '''21'''; original pre-[[Madhouse]] version, recorded [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 29|29 May 1985]], before overdubs and re-recording
|3= a.k.a. '''21'''; original pre-[[Madhouse]] version, before overdubs and re-recording
}}
}}
}}
}}
}}
}}
|video versions            =  
|video versions            =  
{{SongVideo|
|video versions            =
{{Songchart|
|line =
{{Songline|
|1= '''Little Rock'''
|2= 3:42
|3= Promotional release only
|4= Promo video
|5= See [[Video: Little Rock|Little Rock]] video for more details
}}
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|broadcasts, streaming    =  
|broadcasts, streaming    =  
|sampled in                =  
|sampled in                =  
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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:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Recorded 1985]]
|categories                = [[Category:1991]][[Category:Recorded 1985]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Madhouse)]][[Category:Instrumental Songs]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]]
}}
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Latest revision as of 12:28, 10 October 2024

Little Red Corvette   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Live 4 Love
Little Rock
Times Squared
from the album Times Squared 		Little Rock
promosingle art for Little Rock
Song details
Performer: Madhouse; Eric Leeds
First Released: 19 February 1991 - Times Squared album
Album(s): Times Squared
Writer(s): Prince and Eric Leeds
Producer(s): Prince and Eric Leeds (see below)
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

Little Rock (initially recorded as Drawers and later, when considered for a third Madhouse album also know as 21) is the sixth track on Eric Leeds’ first album Times Squared (on the CD release, fifth track on other formats). A few months after the album’s release, Little Rock was available as the album’s second promotional release in the USA.

Although production for the track is officially credited to Eric Leeds, the track was recorded with Prince before any solo project by Eric Leeds was in the works, and Prince acted as the producer in such sessions, so production credit is given to both artists in this entry.

Basic tracking took place on 28 May 1985 as Drawers at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California.

In August 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 17 to 26 (the album would be titled 26) - this track was given the title of 21 as the fifth track on the album at the time.

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; this track became known as Little Rock and the album became known as Times Squared. This title was given after Pharoah Sanders native town, Little Rock (Pharoah Sanders is one of Eric Leeds’ favourite musicians).


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
28 May 1985 Sunset Sound - Studio 3,
Hollywood, CA, USA 		Tracking
August - September 1989 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Percussion overdubs (and possible further work)
Recording Personnel

Released version

Original 1985 unreleased version (Drawers)


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Little Rock 3:41 Times Squared

Little Rock promo

Studio
Little Rock 3:56 Full House promotional CD
 Studio Album version with voice over introduction by Talaya Trigueros
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Little Rock 3:42 Promotional release only Promo video See Little Rock video for more details


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Drawers Studio a.k.a. 21; original pre-Madhouse version, before overdubs and re-recording
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas.
References
Little Red Corvette   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Live 4 Love
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