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|introduction              = '''Camille''' is believed to be an unreleased song recorded in Summer 1987; a poem titled '''Camille''' was included in the initial script of the [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] movie, dated [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 22|22 September, 1987]] (to be recited by [[Cat]], playing a character called "Vienna"), and it is included here as such, although it is not certain that the poem was recorded as a song. The poem references the character [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] used by [[Prince]] as a pseudonym on a variety of songs, sung with altered vocals (see the unreleased album [[Album: Camille|Camille]] for details. The lyrics indicate that the song would have been performed by someone describing [[Alias: Camille|Camille]], rather than by the character. The song was not included on the unreleased album [[Album: Camille|Camille]], which was completed the previous year, and remains unreleased, if indeed it was ever recorded.
|introduction              = '''Camille''' is believed to be an unreleased song recorded in Summer 1987; a poem titled '''Camille''' was included in the initial script of the [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] movie, dated [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 22|22 September 1987]] (to be recited by [[Cat]], playing a character called "Vienna"), and it is included here as such, although it is not certain that the poem was recorded as a song. The poem references the character [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] used by [[Prince]] as a pseudonym on a variety of songs, sung with altered vocals (see the unreleased album [[Album: Camille|Camille]] for details). The lyrics indicate that the song would have been performed by someone describing [[Alias: Camille|Camille]], rather than by the character. The song was not included on the unreleased album [[Album: Camille|Camille]], which was completed the previous year, and remains unreleased, if indeed it was ever recorded.
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|recording info            =
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|date                      = Summer 1987 (assumed)
|date                      = Summer 1987 (assumed)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
|additional info          = Initial tracking (assumed; see notes above)
|additional info          = Tracking (assumed; see notes above)
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|performed regularly on    = none
|performed regularly on    = none
|performed occasionally in = none
|performed occasionally in = none
|trivia                    = The track is named after the character [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] used by [[Prince]] as a pseudonym on a variety of songs
|trivia                    = The track is named after the character [[Alias: Camille|Camille]] used by [[Prince]] as a pseudonym on a variety of songs.
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
* [[Alias: Camille|Camille]]
* [[Alias: Camille|Camille]]
* [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] movie
* [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] movie
|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:1987]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category: Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1987]]
|categories                = [[Category:1987]][[Category:Recorded 1987]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category: Unreleased Songs]]
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 3 December 2024

The Calm   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Can I Play With U?
Camille
Song details
Performer: Prince (assumed)
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
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

Camille is believed to be an unreleased song recorded in Summer 1987; a poem titled Camille was included in the initial script of the Graffiti Bridge movie, dated 22 September 1987 (to be recited by Cat, playing a character called "Vienna"), and it is included here as such, although it is not certain that the poem was recorded as a song. The poem references the character Camille used by Prince as a pseudonym on a variety of songs, sung with altered vocals (see the unreleased album Camille for details). The lyrics indicate that the song would have been performed by someone describing Camille, rather than by the character. The song was not included on the unreleased album Camille, which was completed the previous year, and remains unreleased, if indeed it was ever recorded.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Summer 1987 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) 		Tracking (assumed; see notes above)
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
  • Other musical personnel not known.

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Camille Studio Recorded Summer 1987 (assumed; see notes above)


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • The track is named after the character Camille used by Prince as a pseudonym on a variety of songs.
References
The Calm   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Can I Play With U?
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