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|song name                = Baby Doll
|song name                = Baby Doll
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|link=Unreleased Songs]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|Link= Unreleased Songs]]</small>
|performer                = [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]
|performer                = [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylie_Minogue Kylie Minogue] (lyrics) [[Prince]] (music)
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] <small>(assumed)</small>
|previous song            = [[Baby, Baby, Baby]]
|previous song            = [[Baby, Baby, Baby]]
|next song                = [[Baby Doll House]]
|next song                = [[Baby Doll House]]
|introduction              = '''Baby Doll''' is an unreleased track recorded in late April - early May, 1992, at [[Studios 301]], Sydney, Australia, while in Sydney on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] (during the same set of sessions as [[Goldnigga]], [[Deuce & A Quarter]], [[Goldie's Parade]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[A 1,000 Hugs And Kisses]]). The track was intended for use by Australian pop singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylie_Minogue Kylie Minogue]. Minogue was working on changing her image from a pop icon to a serious artist, however (resulting in her 1994 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylie_Minogue_(album) Kylie Minogue]), and it is unlikely that she seriously considered using '''Baby Doll''', or even recorded vocals for the track. The track is listed here as a "[[Prince and the New Power Generation]]" track, therefore, as the only recording that is known to exist is by the full band.
|introduction              = '''Baby Doll''' is an unreleased track recorded in late April - early May 1992, at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studios_301 Studios 301], Sydney, Australia, while in Sydney on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] (during the same set of sessions as [[Goldnigga]], [[Deuce & A Quarter]], [[Goldie’s Parade]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[A 1,000 Hugs And Kisses]]). More work on it was done on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_23|23 June 1992]], likely at [[Olympic Studios]], London, England.
 
The lyrics were written by Australian pop singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylie_Minogue Kylie Minogue] and the track was intended for her.
 
The song is listed here as a "[[Prince and the New Power Generation]]" track, as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylie_Minogue Kylie Minogue] did not re-record it and the only version that is known to exist is by the full band with [[Prince]] on lead vocals.
 
'''Baby Doll''' was one of the Vault tracks recorded between 1990 and 1992 slated to appear on the planned ''Diamonds & Love'' expected to be released by [[The Prince Estate]] in the summer of 2022. That project, which consisted of material spanning both the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] and [[File:SymbolSmallerBlue.png|Link= Album: Symbol]] eras, was reduced to the [[Album:_Diamonds_And_Pearls_SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls]] era, excluding songs recorded after October 1991 (and this track as a result).  
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Late April - early May, 1992
|date                      = Late April - early May 1992
|studio                    = [[Studios 301]], Sydney, Australia
|studio                    = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studios_301 Studios 301],<br>Sydney, Australia
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
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{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_23|23 June 1992]]
|studio                    = [[Olympic Studios]],<br>London, England (assumed)
|additional info          = Additional work
}}
}}
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|recording personnel      =  
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*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards
*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards
*[[Rosie Gaines]] - keyboards
*[[Rosie Gaines]] - keyboards
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone
*[[Kathy Jensen]] - baritone saxophone
*[[Dave Jensen]] - trumpet
*[[Brian Gallagher]] - tenor saxophone
*[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet
*[[William Graves|William "DJ" Graves]] - scratching (assumed)
|unreleased versions      =  
|unreleased versions      =  
{{Unreleased|
{{Unreleased|
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|1= '''Baby Doll'''
|1= '''Baby Doll'''
|2= Studio
|2= Studio
|3= Recorded late April - early May, 1992
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|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|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:1992]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1992]]
|categories                = [[Category:1992]][[Category:Recorded 1992]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince and the New Power Generation)‏‎]][[Category:Unreleased Songs‏‎]]
 
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Latest revision as of 21:56, 29 December 2024

Baby, Baby, Baby   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Baby Doll House
Baby Doll
Song details
Performer: Prince and the New Power Generation
Writer(s): Kylie Minogue (lyrics) Prince (music)
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

Baby Doll is an unreleased track recorded in late April - early May 1992, at Studios 301, Sydney, Australia, while in Sydney on the Diamonds And Pearls Tour (during the same set of sessions as Goldnigga, Deuce & A Quarter, Goldie’s Parade, Everybody Get On Up and A 1,000 Hugs And Kisses). More work on it was done on 23 June 1992, likely at Olympic Studios, London, England.

The lyrics were written by Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue and the track was intended for her.

The song is listed here as a "Prince and the New Power Generation" track, as Kylie Minogue did not re-record it and the only version that is known to exist is by the full band with Prince on lead vocals.

Baby Doll was one of the Vault tracks recorded between 1990 and 1992 slated to appear on the planned Diamonds & Love expected to be released by The Prince Estate in the summer of 2022. That project, which consisted of material spanning both the Diamonds And Pearls and Link= Album: Symbol eras, was reduced to the Diamonds And Pearls era, excluding songs recorded after October 1991 (and this track as a result).


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Late April - early May 1992 Studios 301,
Sydney, Australia 		Tracking
23 June 1992 Olympic Studios,
London, England (assumed) 		Additional work
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Baby Doll Studio


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • This is the only track known to have been submitted by Prince to Kylie Minogue.
  • This track is believed to be entirely unrelated to the unreleased 1986 track Baby Doll House.
References
Baby, Baby, Baby   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Baby Doll House
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