The War

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single art for The War Song details Performer: New Power Generation First Released: 21 July 1998 - Love4OneAnother.com RealAudio download Album(s): None Writer(s): New Power Generation (credited, but assumed to be Prince) Producer(s): New Power Generation (credited, but assumed to be Prince) Live Appearances First and last live appearance: 20 June 1998 (a.m.): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA 8 May 1999 (a.m.): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Performed regularly on tour: none Performed occasionally in shows: 1998, 1999

The War is a live track released on the stand-alone download and single The War by the New Power Generation. The track was first available as a Real Audio download on Love4OneAnother.com on 21 July 1998 before The War was sent on cassette in August 1998, to customers who had previously ordered Crystal Ball, free of charge. Some customers did not receive this, however, and some people who did receive it did not order Crystal Ball, so it is unclear how the mailing list was created. A promo CD single of The War was also available for purchase through 1-800 New Funk and online. The track was recorded live at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota on 20 June 1998, am at a concert dubbed "The One". The War was the final track played, and lasted for 45 minutes. Even in its edited form, The War is 26:00, and holds the distinction of the longest released track by Prince and/or related artists. At one point during the track, a brief synth motif from Utopia is played; Utopia was in fact recorded earlier, but released six months later than The War. Recording Information Recording Sessions Date Studio Additional info 20 June 1998 (a.m.) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Live recording Late June - July 1998 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Overdubs and editing Recording Personnel - lead vocals, "guitar solos, various keys, electraps and percussion" Kirk Johnson - drums Rhonda Smith - bass guitar Mr. Hayes - keyboards and programming Mike Scott - wahwah guitar Marva King - backing vocals Versions Released Versions Title Length Released Version Additional info The War 26:00 Love4OneAnother.com Real Audio download The War single Live with overdubs 20 June 1998 (a.m.): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Unreleased Versions Title Version Additional Info The War live Original live version before editing and overdubbing

Additional Information See also Trivia The War single New Power Generation The War is the longest song to have been released by Prince or associated artists. References The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)

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