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|song name                = Better With Time
|song name                = Better With Time
|single image              = [[File:Mplsound_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: MPLSound]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: MPLSound|MPLSound]] </small>  
|single image              = [[File:Mplsound_album.jpg|100px|link= Album: MPLSound]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: MPLSound|MPLSound]] </small>  
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_24|24 March 2009]] - [[Album: MPLSound|MPLSound]] album download
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_24|24 March 2009]] - [[Album: MPLSound|MPLSound]] album download
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|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]]
|previous song            = [[Better Than You Think]]
|previous song            = [[Betrayer]]
|next song                = [[Big Brass Bed]]
|next song                = [[Big Brass Bed]]
|introduction              = '''Better With Time''' is the seventh track on [[Prince]]'s 34th studio album [[Album: MPLSound|MPLSound]].
|introduction              = '''Better With Time''' is the seventh track on [[Prince]]’s 34th studio album [[Album: MPLSound|MPLSound]].


Recording dates and studio are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in 2008 - early 2009 at either [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA or [[Location: 77 Beverly Park|77 Beverly Park]], Hollywood, CA, USA. According to an interview with [[Prince]] conducted by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Powers Ann Powers] of the Los Angeles Times, the song was dedicated to actress [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin_Scott_Thomas Kristin Scott Thomas], who played Mary Sharon in [[Film: Under The Cherry Moon|Under The Cherry Moon]].
Recording dates and studio are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded between September 2008 and January 2009 at either [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota or [[Location: 77 Beverly Park Lane|77 Beverly Park Ln.]] in Beverly Hills, California. According to an interview with [[Prince]] conducted by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Powers Ann Powers] of the Los Angeles Times, the song was dedicated to actress [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin_Scott_Thomas Kristin Scott Thomas], who played Mary Sharon in [[Film: Under The Cherry Moon|Under The Cherry Moon]].
 
Although it was not released as a commercial or promotional single, the song received some airplay and charted on various Billboard charts (see the Trivia section for details).  
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|date                      = 2008 - early 2009 (assumed)
|date                      = September 2008 - January 2009
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA or [[Location: 77 Beverly Park|77 Beverly Park]], Hollywood, CA, USA (unconfirmed)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA<br>or<br>[[Location: 77 Beverly Park Lane|77 Beverly Park Ln.]],<br>Beverly Hills, CA, USA (unconfirmed)
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
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|trivia                    = Charts:<br>
:'''USA''': Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart / 12 Sept. 2009 / Peak = 22 / Weeks = 11.
:'''USA''': Billboard’s Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart / 5 Sept. 2009 / Peak = 15 / Weeks = 1.
:'''USA''': Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart / Entry date unknown / Peak = 78 / Weeks = 6.
* On some editions of the [[Album: Lotusflow3r|Lotusflow3r]]/[[Album: MPLSound|MPLSound]] albums, '''Better With Time''' is wrongly listed as '''Better With Me'''.
|see also                  = [[Album: MPLSound|MPLSound]] album
|see also                  = [[Album: MPLSound|MPLSound]] album
|references                = [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/01/one-night-with.html One Night With Prince (Los Angeles Times, January 8, 2009)]
|references                = [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/01/one-night-with.html One Night With Prince (Los Angeles Times, January 8 2009)]
|categories                = [[Category:2009]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 2008]]
|categories                = [[Category:2009]][[Category:Recorded 2008]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]
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Latest revision as of 13:10, 10 October 2024

Betrayer   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Big Brass Bed
Better With Time

from the album MPLSound
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 24 March 2009 - MPLSound album download
Album(s): MPLSound
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
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

Better With Time is the seventh track on Prince’s 34th studio album MPLSound.

Recording dates and studio are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded between September 2008 and January 2009 at either Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota or 77 Beverly Park Ln. in Beverly Hills, California. According to an interview with Prince conducted by Ann Powers of the Los Angeles Times, the song was dedicated to actress Kristin Scott Thomas, who played Mary Sharon in Under The Cherry Moon.

Although it was not released as a commercial or promotional single, the song received some airplay and charted on various Billboard charts (see the Trivia section for details).


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
September 2008 - January 2009 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
or
77 Beverly Park Ln.,
Beverly Hills, CA, USA (unconfirmed) 		Tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Better With Time 4:54 MPLSound Studio



 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • Charts:
USA: Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart / 12 Sept. 2009 / Peak = 22 / Weeks = 11.
USA: Billboard’s Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart / 5 Sept. 2009 / Peak = 15 / Weeks = 1.
USA: Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart / Entry date unknown / Peak = 78 / Weeks = 6.
  • On some editions of the Lotusflow3r/MPLSound albums, Better With Time is wrongly listed as Better With Me.
References
Betrayer   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Big Brass Bed
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