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|introduction          = '''The Lover In Me''' is the ninth full-length studio album by Scottish singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton]. The album contained the tracks [[101]] and [[Cool Love]], written and produced by [[Prince]], with writing credited under the pseudonym [[Joey Coco]].
|introduction          = '''The Lover In Me''' is the ninth full-length studio album by Scottish singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton].  


The album contained the tracks [[101]] and [[Cool Love]], written and produced by [[Prince]], with writing credited under the pseudonym [[Joey Coco]].


<b>Recording process</b>
 
<b>Sessions and compiling</b>


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] had asked [[Prince]] to produce the whole album, but he declined since he would not have time and instead offered her [[101]] and [[Cool Love]]. [[101]] was recorded in early January 1987. [[Cool Love]] followed the next year, in May 1988. Both tracks featured [[Prince]] on all instruments, with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] providing vocals. The track [[Jaguar]] was also recorded for the album, in mid-January 1987, but [[Prince]] retained the song and later gave it to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] for her album [[Album: Time Waits For No One|Time Waits For No One]], released in 1989.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] had asked [[Prince]] to produce the whole album, but he declined since he would not have time and instead offered her [[101]] and [[Cool Love]]. [[101]] was recorded in early January 1987. [[Cool Love]] followed the next year, in May 1988. Both tracks featured [[Prince]] on all instruments, with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] providing vocals. The track [[Jaguar]] was also recorded for the album, in mid-January 1987, but [[Prince]] retained the song and later gave it to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] for her album [[Album: Time Waits For No One|Time Waits For No One]], released in 1989.
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# <b>Follow My Rainbow</b>
# <b>Without You</b>
# <b>Without You</b>
# <b>If It's Meant To Last</b>
# <b>If It’s Meant To Last</b>
# <b>Days Like This</b>
# <b>Days Like This</b>
# <b>One Love</b>
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# <b>Follow My Rainbow</b>
# <b>Without You</b>
# <b>Without You</b>
# <b>If It's Meant To Last</b>
# <b>If It’s Meant To Last</b>
# <b>Days Like This</b>
# <b>Days Like This</b>
# <b>One Love</b>
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# <b>No Deposit, No Return (Radio Edit)</b>
# <b>No Deposit, No Return (Radio Edit)</b>
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*Side A:
*Side 1:
# <b>No Deposit, No Return</b>
# <b>No Deposit, No Return</b>
# <b>The Lover In Me</b>
# <b>The Lover In Me</b>
# <b>Follow My Rainbow</b>
# <b>Follow My Rainbow</b>
# <b>Without You</b>
# <b>Without You</b>
# <b>If It's Meant To Last</b>
# <b>If It’s Meant To Last</b>
*Side B:
*Side 2:
# <b>Days Like This</b>
# <b>Days Like This</b>
# <b>One Love</b>
# <b>One Love</b>
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|musicians              =[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] - lead vocals
|musicians              =[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] - lead vocals
*[[Prince]] (as [[Joey Coco]]) - all instruments
*[[Prince]] (as [[Joey Coco]]) - all instruments
|production              = [[Prince]]
|production              = [[Prince]] - producer
*[[Eddie Miller]] - engineer
*[[Susan Rogers]] - engineer (on 101)
*Other production details needed.
*[[Coke Johnson]] - second engineer (on 101)
*[[Eddie Miller]] - engineer (on Cool Love)
*[[David Leonard]] - additional production (on Cool Love) and mix (at The Grey Room, Los Angeles, CA)
*Dan Marnien - assistant engineer
*Csaba Petocz - remix (on Cool Love, at Summa Music Group Sudios, Los Angeles, CA)
*Randy Peterson - vocal arrangement (on Cool Love)
|thanks                = Irving Azoff and all the MCA family for giving me a "new" home and a new lease on life - especially Jheryl Busby for his guidance and support and always having time for me in the midst all the madness.  Louis Silas Jr. - the best ears in the business - for giving 100% of his talent, energy and attention to this album.  Kathy Nelson for her talent and enthusiasm.  Richard Palmese, A.D. Washington and Liz Heller - for their invaluable input and hard work - and the MCA staff.
|thanks                = Irving Azoff and all the MCA family for giving me a "new" home and a new lease on life - especially Jheryl Busby for his guidance and support and always having time for me in the midst all the madness.  Louis Silas Jr. - the best ears in the business - for giving 100% of his talent, energy and attention to this album.  Kathy Nelson for her talent and enthusiasm.  Richard Palmese, A.D. Washington and Liz Heller - for their invaluable input and hard work - and the MCA staff.
*L.A. and Babyface, Angela Winbush, Prince and Jellybean Benitez - how do I say enough to thank you for what you've given me.  I learned so much and had the best fun ever!  Your talent and precious time are gifted that I'll cherish always. - Let's do it again soon!
*L.A. and Babyface, Angela Winbush, Prince and Jellybean Benitez - how do I say enough to thank you for what you’ve given me.  I learned so much and had the best fun ever!  Your talent and precious time are gifted that I’ll cherish always. - Let’s do it again soon!
*David Leonard, Jon Gass, Csaba Petocz, and Mitch Gibson - endless hours, endless patience, endless talent - you're the best.
*David Leonard, Jon Gass, Csaba Petocz, and Mitch Gibson - endless hours, endless patience, endless talent - you’re the best.
*Dennis Stefani, Robin Laine, Tim Weidner, Dan Marnien, Susan Rogers, Eddie Miller, Coke Johnson, Toni Greene, Fred Howard, Don Sullivan, Andy Batwinas, Jon Guggenheim, Spence Chrislu, Randy Petersen, Dave McNair, Eddy Delena, Scott Gootman, Jeff Poe, Paul Logus, Doreen Dorian-Reed and Mary House.
*Dennis Stefani, Robin Laine, Tim Weidner, Dan Marnien, Susan Rogers, Eddie Miller, Coke Johnson, Toni Greene, Fred Howard, Don Sullivan, Andy Batwinas, Jon Guggenheim, Spence Chrislu, Randy Petersen, Dave McNair, Eddy Delena, Scott Gootman, Jeff Poe, Paul Logus, Doreen Dorian-Reed and Mary House.
*The musicians - Kayo, Daryl Simmons, Dee Bristol, Larry Williams, Karyn White, Timothy B. Schmidt, John Robinson, Jeff Lorber, Danny Jacob, Tony Maiden, Rayford Griffin, Ed Terry, Dave Lebolt, Felicia Collins, Alfa Anderson, Janice Pendarvis and Robin Clark.
*The musicians - Kayo, Daryl Simmons, Dee Bristol, Larry Williams, Karyn White, Timothy B. Schmidt, John Robinson, Jeff Lorber, Danny Jacob, Tony Maiden, Rayford Griffin, Ed Terry, Dave Lebolt, Felicia Collins, Alfa Anderson, Janice Pendarvis and Robin Clark.
*All the studios and staff who went out of their way to make things run smoothly and comfortably.
*All the studios and staff who went out of their way to make things run smoothly and comfortably.
*For making me look good - Randee St. Nicholas, Barron, Francesca Tolot, Elizabeth Keiselbach, Jeff Adamoff and Mike Diehl.
*For making me look good - [https://www.randeestnicholas.com/ Randee St. Nicholas] , Barron, Francesca Tolot, Elizabeth Keiselbach, Jeff Adamoff and Mike Diehl.
*For year-round support ... Danny Goldberg, Gail Miller, and all at Gold Mountain Management.
*For year-round support ... Danny Goldberg, Gail Miller, and all at Gold Mountain Management.
*Irwin Rennert, Bill Harper, Annette Welch and all at Gelfand, Rennert and Feldman.
*Irwin Rennert, Bill Harper, Annette Welch and all at Gelfand, Rennert and Feldman.
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|Date                = 20 April 1989
|Date                = 20 April 1989
|Institution, Country = RIAA, USA
|Institution, Country = RIAA, USA
|Certification        = Gold (500,000)
|Certification        = Gold <small>(500,000)</small>
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|references            = [[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & jooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown, 2004)
|references            = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''  
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Latest revision as of 13:27, 24 November 2024

1988: Vermillion ◄ All Prince Albums All Related Artists Albums ► 1988: CK
The Lover In Me
The Lover In Me (Front Cover)

Album details

Released: 7 November 1988
Length: 49:43 (original)
74:19 (2006 reissue)
Label(s): MCA Records
Studio(s): Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA; Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard 200 1988 44 26
USA: Billboard R&B LPs 1988 29 25
Europe
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
U.K.: Gallup Album Chart 4 Mar. 1989 30 7
Certifications
Institution, Country Date Certification
RIAA, USA 20 April 1989 Gold (500,000)
Awards
This album has not received any awards in the USA

Singles released

Of the singles released from this album, only the one with a Prince contribution is listed below:

101
b/w 101 (Instrumental)

See also

A Private Heaven
(Album) 		No Sound But A Heart
(Album)
The Lover In Me is the ninth full-length studio album by Scottish singer Sheena Easton.

The album contained the tracks 101 and Cool Love, written and produced by Prince, with writing credited under the pseudonym Joey Coco.


Sessions and compiling

Sheena Easton had asked Prince to produce the whole album, but he declined since he would not have time and instead offered her 101 and Cool Love. 101 was recorded in early January 1987. Cool Love followed the next year, in May 1988. Both tracks featured Prince on all instruments, with Sheena Easton providing vocals. The track Jaguar was also recorded for the album, in mid-January 1987, but Prince retained the song and later gave it to Mavis Staples for her album Time Waits For No One, released in 1989.


Promotion

The album produced five singles, The Lover In Me, Days Like This, 101, No Deposit, No Return and Follow My Rainbow (released in Germany only).

It reached number 44 on the US Billboard Pop Chart, and number 29 on the Billboard R&B Chart.



Track listing
CD LP/MC

Details given for Prince-related tracks only:

  1. No Deposit, No Return
  2. The Lover In Me
  3. Follow My Rainbow
  4. Without You
  5. If It’s Meant To Last
  6. Days Like This
  7. One Love
  8. 101 (4:06) 1
  9. Cool Love (4:03) 1
  10. Fire And Rain


CD Reissue

  1. No Deposit, No Return
  2. The Lover In Me
  3. Follow My Rainbow
  4. Without You
  5. If It’s Meant To Last
  6. Days Like This
  7. One Love
  8. 101 (4:06) 1
  9. Cool Love (4:03) 1
  10. Fire And Rain
  11. The Lover In Me (Extended Dub Version)
  12. Days Like This (7" Version)
  13. 101 (The Remix) (7:58) 1
  14. No Deposit, No Return (Radio Edit)
  • Side 1:
  1. No Deposit, No Return
  2. The Lover In Me
  3. Follow My Rainbow
  4. Without You
  5. If It’s Meant To Last
  • Side 2:
  1. Days Like This
  2. One Love
  3. 101 (4:06) 1
  4. Cool Love (4:03) 1
  5. Fire And Rain


1 Written by Prince (as Joey Coco)



Personnel
Musicians


Production
  • Prince - producer
  • Susan Rogers - engineer (on 101)
  • Coke Johnson - second engineer (on 101)
  • Eddie Miller - engineer (on Cool Love)
  • David Leonard - additional production (on Cool Love) and mix (at The Grey Room, Los Angeles, CA)
  • Dan Marnien - assistant engineer
  • Csaba Petocz - remix (on Cool Love, at Summa Music Group Sudios, Los Angeles, CA)
  • Randy Peterson - vocal arrangement (on Cool Love)


Thanks
  • Irving Azoff and all the MCA family for giving me a "new" home and a new lease on life - especially Jheryl Busby for his guidance and support and always having time for me in the midst all the madness. Louis Silas Jr. - the best ears in the business - for giving 100% of his talent, energy and attention to this album. Kathy Nelson for her talent and enthusiasm. Richard Palmese, A.D. Washington and Liz Heller - for their invaluable input and hard work - and the MCA staff.
  • L.A. and Babyface, Angela Winbush, Prince and Jellybean Benitez - how do I say enough to thank you for what you’ve given me. I learned so much and had the best fun ever! Your talent and precious time are gifted that I’ll cherish always. - Let’s do it again soon!
  • David Leonard, Jon Gass, Csaba Petocz, and Mitch Gibson - endless hours, endless patience, endless talent - you’re the best.
  • Dennis Stefani, Robin Laine, Tim Weidner, Dan Marnien, Susan Rogers, Eddie Miller, Coke Johnson, Toni Greene, Fred Howard, Don Sullivan, Andy Batwinas, Jon Guggenheim, Spence Chrislu, Randy Petersen, Dave McNair, Eddy Delena, Scott Gootman, Jeff Poe, Paul Logus, Doreen Dorian-Reed and Mary House.
  • The musicians - Kayo, Daryl Simmons, Dee Bristol, Larry Williams, Karyn White, Timothy B. Schmidt, John Robinson, Jeff Lorber, Danny Jacob, Tony Maiden, Rayford Griffin, Ed Terry, Dave Lebolt, Felicia Collins, Alfa Anderson, Janice Pendarvis and Robin Clark.
  • All the studios and staff who went out of their way to make things run smoothly and comfortably.
  • For making me look good - Randee St. Nicholas , Barron, Francesca Tolot, Elizabeth Keiselbach, Jeff Adamoff and Mike Diehl.
  • For year-round support ... Danny Goldberg, Gail Miller, and all at Gold Mountain Management.
  • Irwin Rennert, Bill Harper, Annette Welch and all at Gelfand, Rennert and Feldman.
  • Mitch Schneider and all at Levine Schneider. Joan Tyler, John Marx and all at William Morris.
  • Mackie Mann and everyone at my fan club.
  • Jesse Webb - for making my home a haven.
  • John Frankenheimer - I rely so much on your good advice and friendship.
  • Most of all Harriet Wasserman - my manager and best friend - your value is immeasurable - I love you.
  • God / Godess / All that is - the source of love, light and inspiration! You shine brighter in my life each new day. This album is dedicated to all my precious friends - the ones who keep me sane and laughing - there for me at 2AM when the "creepies" descend! And who have been there for me always - and my mother and family. I love you - Sheena.



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
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Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
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Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Trivia
References

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