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{{song-2|
|song name                = Oilcan
|song name                = Oilcan
|single image              = [[File:Goldnigga_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Gold Nigga]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Goldnigga_album.jpg|100px|link= Album: Gold Nigga]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]]</small>
|performer                = [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
|performer                = [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 31|31 August, 1993]] - [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] album
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 31|31 August 1993]] - [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] album
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]]
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed, credited to the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed, credited to the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]) and [[Michael B. Nelson]] (assumed, horn arrangement)  
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (credited to the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (credited to the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])
|previous song            = [[Oh, Baby]]
|previous song            = [[Oh, Baby]]
|next song                = [[Ol' Skool Company]]
|next song                = [[Ol' Skool Company]]
|introduction              = '''Oilcan''' is the third track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]'s first 'solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (second track on later pressings of the CD). It is the only instrumental track on the album, and the shortest track, at only 42 seconds.
|introduction              = '''Oilcan''' is the third track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s first ’solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (second track on later pressings of the CD). It is the only instrumental track on the album, and the shortest track, at only 42 seconds.


While specific recording dates are not known, it is likely that initial tracking took place in August-December, 1992, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (during the same set of sessions as [[Johnny]], [[Guess Who's Knockin']], [[Black M.F. In The House]], and the album's [[Gold Nigga Segues|segues]]).
While specific recording dates are not known, it is likely that basic tracking took place in August-December 1992, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions as [[Johnny]], [[Guess Who’s Knockin’]], [[Black M.F. In The House]], and the album’s [[Gold Nigga Segues|segues]]).
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = August-December, 1992
|date                      = August-December 1992
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
}}
}}
|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
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*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - guitar
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - guitar
*[[Prince]] - all other instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - horns
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - horns
*[[Kathy Jensen]] - horns
*[[Kathy Jensen]] - horns
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*[[Brian Gallagher]] - horns
*[[Brian Gallagher]] - horns
*[[Steve Strand]] - horns
*[[Steve Strand]] - horns
*[[Prince]] - all other instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
|released versions        =
|released versions        =
{{Songchart|
{{Songchart|
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|unreleased versions      =  
|unreleased versions      =  
|sampled in                =  
|sampled in                =  
|first live appearance    = [[13 August, 1993|13 August, 1993, Estadio Ramón de Carranza, Cádiz, Spain]] <small>(during [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] opening set)</small>
|first live appearance    = [[13 August 1993|13 August 1993, Estadio Ramón de Carranza, Cádiz, Spain]] <small>(during [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] opening set)</small>
|performed regularly on    = [[Act II]] <small>(during [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] opening sets only)</small>
|performed regularly on    = [[Act II]] <small>(during [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] opening sets only)</small>
|performed occasionally in = [[All_Concerts#1993|1993]] <small>(during [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] opening sets)</small>
|performed occasionally in = [[All_Concerts#1993|1993]] <small>(during [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] opening sets)</small>
|trivia                    =  
|trivia                    = A version of this song was released in 1994 as '''Tub O’ Grease'''  on the [[Hornheads]] eponymous album and credited to [[Michael B. Nelson]].
|see also                  = [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] album
|see also                  = [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] album
* [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
* [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
|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:1993]][[Category:Released Songs (New Power Generation)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (New Power Generation)]][[Category:Recorded 1992]]
|categories                = [[Category:1993]][[Category:Recorded 1992]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (New Power Generation)]][[Category:Instrumental Songs]][[Category:Released Songs (New Power Generation)]]
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 19:06, 16 October 2024

Oh, Baby   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Ol' Skool Company
Oilcan

from the album Gold Nigga
Song details
Performer: New Power Generation
First Released: 31 August 1993 - Gold Nigga album
Album(s): Gold Nigga
Writer(s): Prince (assumed, credited to the New Power Generation) and Michael B. Nelson (assumed, horn arrangement)
Producer(s): Prince (credited to the New Power Generation)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
Performed occasionally in shows:

Oilcan is the third track on the New Power Generation’s first ’solo' album Gold Nigga (second track on later pressings of the CD). It is the only instrumental track on the album, and the shortest track, at only 42 seconds.

While specific recording dates are not known, it is likely that basic tracking took place in August-December 1992, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions as Johnny, Guess Who’s Knockin’, Black M.F. In The House, and the album’s segues).


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
August-December 1992 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Oilcan 0:42 Gold Nigga Studio



 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • A version of this song was released in 1994 as Tub O’ Grease on the Hornheads eponymous album and credited to Michael B. Nelson.
References
Oh, Baby   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Ol' Skool Company
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