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|introduction          = '''Allegiance''' is the fourth solo studio album by former [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shalamar Shalamar] singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Hewett Howard Hewett], and was released in November 1992 (on the same day as two singles by [[Prince and the New Power Generation]] - [[Single: 7|7]] and [[Single: Damn U|Damn U]]). The album contained the title track [[Allegiance]], a track written by [[Prince]] (although he did not play on the released version).
|introduction          = '''Allegiance''' is the fourth solo studio album by former [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shalamar Shalamar] singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Hewett Howard Hewett], and was released in November 1992 (on the same day as two singles by [[Prince and the New Power Generation]] - [[Single: 7|7]] and [[Single: Damn U|Damn U]]).  
 
The album contained the title track [[Allegiance]], a track written by [[Prince]] (although he did not play on the released version).
 
 
'''Sessions and compiling'''
 
[[Allegiance]] was recorded by [[Prince]] initially in May 1988 and likely updated in early October 1991, but was re-recorded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Hewett Howard Hewett] between late 1991 and late 1992.
 
 
'''Promotion'''


The album produced one single, ''Save Your Sex For Me''. The album did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, and reached only number 73 on the Billboard R&B Chart.
The album produced one single, ''Save Your Sex For Me''. The album did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, and reached only number 73 on the Billboard R&B Chart.
[[Allegiance]] was recorded by [[Prince]] in early October 1991, but was re-recorded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Hewett Howard Hewett] between late 1991 and late 1992.
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# <b>To Thee I Pray: Intro</b>
# <b>To Thee I Pray: Intro</b>
# <b>Save Your Sex For Me</b>
# <b>Save Your Sex For Me</b>
# <b>[[Allegiance]] (3:59)</b> *
# <b>[[Allegiance]] </b> (3:59) <sup>1</sup>  
# <b>Can We Try Again</b>
# <b>Can We Try Again</b>
# <b>How Fast Forever Goes</b>
# <b>How Fast Forever Goes</b>
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# <b>To Thee I Pray</b>
# <b>To Thee I Pray</b>
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*Side 1:
# <b>To Thee I Pray: Intro</b>
# <b>Save Your Sex For Me</b>
# <b>[[Allegiance]] </b> (3:59) <sup>1</sup>
# <b>Can We Try Again</b>
# <b>How Fast Forever Goes</b>
# <b>Can't Get Over Your Love</b>
# <b>To Thee I Pray: Interlude</b>
*Side 2:
# <b>Take It To The Highest</b>
# <b>From This Day On</b>
# <b>Ronnie-O</b>
# <b>Masquerade</b>
# <b>Just Like A Woman</b>
# <b>To Thee I Pray</b>
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|* comment              = <sup>1</sup> Written by [[Prince]], arranged by [[Ricky Peterson]]
|* comment              = <sup>1</sup> Written by [[Prince]], arranged by [[Ricky Peterson]]
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*Mike O'Reilly - engineer
*Mike O'Reilly - engineer
*Ray Gardani - mixing
*Ray Gardani - mixing
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|thanks                = I dedicate this album and all its strength and love to my Mom... Charlena Brown. I love you always and forever.
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*Save Your Sex For Me
*Save Your Sex For Me
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Revision as of 19:13, 24 November 2024

1992: Precious ◄ All Prince Albums All Related Artists Albums ► 1993: Carmen Electra
Allegiance
Allegiance (Front Cover)

Album details

Released: 17 November 1992
Length: 63:51
Label(s): Elektra Records
Studio(s): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
Billboard R&B Albums, USA 5 Dec. 1992 73 3
Certifications
This album has not received any certifications in the USA
Awards
This album has not received any awards in the USA

Singles released

The single released from this album didn't contain a Prince contribution:

  • Save Your Sex For Me
Allegiance is the fourth solo studio album by former Shalamar singer Howard Hewett, and was released in November 1992 (on the same day as two singles by Prince and the New Power Generation - 7 and Damn U).

The album contained the title track Allegiance, a track written by Prince (although he did not play on the released version).


Sessions and compiling

Allegiance was recorded by Prince initially in May 1988 and likely updated in early October 1991, but was re-recorded by Howard Hewett between late 1991 and late 1992.


Promotion

The album produced one single, Save Your Sex For Me. The album did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, and reached only number 73 on the Billboard R&B Chart.



Track listing
CD MC

Details given for Prince-related tracks only

  1. To Thee I Pray: Intro
  2. Save Your Sex For Me
  3. Allegiance (3:59) 1
  4. Can We Try Again
  5. How Fast Forever Goes
  6. Can't Get Over Your Love
  7. To Thee I Pray: Interlude
  8. Say You Will
  9. Take It To The Highest
  10. From This Day On
  11. Ronnie-O
  12. Masquerade
  13. Just Like A Woman
  14. To Thee I Pray
  • Side 1:
  1. To Thee I Pray: Intro
  2. Save Your Sex For Me
  3. Allegiance (3:59) 1
  4. Can We Try Again
  5. How Fast Forever Goes
  6. Can't Get Over Your Love
  7. To Thee I Pray: Interlude
  • Side 2:
  1. Take It To The Highest
  2. From This Day On
  3. Ronnie-O
  4. Masquerade
  5. Just Like A Woman
  6. To Thee I Pray


1 Written by Prince, arranged by Ricky Peterson



Personnel
Musicians
  • Details given for Allegiance only.
  • Howard Hewett – lead & background vocals
  • Ricky Peterson – keyboards, synth bass and drum programming
  • Paul Peterson – bass and acoustic guitar
  • James Harrah - electric guitar
  • Michael B. - acoustic drum fills
  • Lenny Castro - congas
  • Joe Mardin - additional percussions


Production
  • Details given for Allegiance only.
  • Tommy LiPuma - producer
  • Ricky Peterson - co-producer
  • Tom Tucker Sr. - engineer
  • Al Schmitt - engineer
  • Dan Garcia - engineer
  • Mike O'Reilly - engineer
  • Ray Gardani - mixing


Thanks
  • I dedicate this album and all its strength and love to my Mom... Charlena Brown. I love you always and forever.



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
USA CD 9 61393-2

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
None
 

 

 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Trivia
References
1992
Precious 		All Albums All Related Artists Albums 1993
Carmen Electra
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