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|writer(s)              = [[Marcus Anderson]]
|writer(s)              = [[Marcus Anderson]]
|producer(s)            = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|producer(s)            = [[Prince]] (assumed)
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|previous song          = [[Dancing Machine]]
|next song              = [[Day Tripper]]
|next song              = [[Day Tripper]]
|introduction          = '''Dandelion''' is an unreleased track written by [[Marcus Anderson]] and recorded in August 2014 by [[NPG Q]], a band consisting of [[John Blackwell]], [[Marcus Anderson]], [[Andrew Gouché]] and [[Xavier Taplin]].  
|introduction          = '''Dandelion''' is an unreleased track written by [[Marcus Anderson]] and recorded in August 2014 by [[NPG Q]], a band consisting of [[John Blackwell]], [[Marcus Anderson]], [[Andrew Gouché]] and [[Xavier Taplin]].  


The basis for the track was recorded live during a show by [[NPG Q]] on [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014 (a.m.)]] at [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios| Paisley Park Studios]] (' NPGMC Room ') in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Prince]] added his guitar parts later in August.
The basis for the track was recorded live during a show by [[NPG Q]] on [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014 (a.m.)]] at [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios| Paisley Park Studios]] ('NPGMC Room') in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Prince]] added his guitar parts later in August.


The song was originally thought to be co-written by [[Prince]] and [[Marcus Anderson]]. [[Marcus Anderson|Anderson]] has since confirmed that he was misquoted and is in fact the sole author of the track. The inspiration comes from a story [[Prince]] told him about his father. [[Dandelion]] was intended for an [[Album: NPG Q|album]] by [[NPG Q]], a project that was abandoned when [[John Blackwell]] left to tour with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%27Angelo D’Angelo] in October 2014.
The song was originally thought to be co-written by [[Prince]] and [[Marcus Anderson]] but [[Marcus Anderson|Anderson]] has since confirmed that he was misquoted and is in fact the sole author of the track, the inspiration coming from a story [[Prince]] told him about his father.  


[[Marcus Anderson]] re-recorded the track with other musicians and released it in 2017 on his [https://www.allmusic.com/album/limited-edition-mw0003035491 “Limited Release”] album. The version with [[Prince]]’s instrumental and production inputs remains unreleased.
[[Dandelion]] was intended for an [[Album: NPG Q|album]] by [[NPG Q]], a project that was abandoned when [[John Blackwell]] left to tour with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D’Angelo D’Angelo] in October 2014.
 
[[Marcus Anderson]] re-recorded the track with other musicians and released it in 2017 on his [https://www.allmusic.com/album/limited-edition-mw0003035491 “Limited Edition”] album. The version with [[Prince]]’s instrumental and production inputs remains unreleased.
|recording info          =
|recording info          =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                    = [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014 (a.m.)]]
|date                    = [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014 (a.m.)]]
|studio                  = [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios| Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                  = [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios| Paisley Park Studios]], <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info        = Live recording
|additional info        = Live recording
}}
}}
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                  = August 2014
|date                  = August 2014
|studio                = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                = [[Paisley Park Studios]], <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info        = Guitar overdubs by [[Prince]]
|additional info        = Guitar overdubs by [[Prince]]
}}
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|performed occasionally in = 2014 (by [[NPG Q]] without [[Prince]])
|performed occasionally in = 2014 (by [[NPG Q]] without [[Prince]])
|trivia                    =  
|trivia                    =  
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|see also                  = [[Album:_NPG_Q_(2014)|NPG Q]] unreleased album
*[[Unreleased Songs]]
|references                = <b>Book</b>: ''[https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Mobeen-Azhar/dp/178097891X ''' Prince 1958-2016: Stories from the Purple Underground, Mobeen Azhar (2016)]''
|references                = <b>Book</b>: ''[https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Mobeen-Azhar/dp/178097891X ''' Prince 1958-2016: Stories from the Purple Underground, Mobeen Azhar (2016)]''
*<b>Press</b>: [http://on-the-one.blogspot.fr/2014/08/first-report-on-supermoon-recording.html '''First report on Supermoon recording session with NPJazz''' (Ontheone blogspot: 10 August 2014)].<br>
*<b>Press</b>: [http://on-the-one.blogspot.fr/2014/08/first-report-on-supermoon-recording.html '''First report on Supermoon recording session with NPJazz''' (Ontheone blogspot: 10 August 2014)].<br>
*<b>Social Media</b>: [http://nikwestbass.tumblr.com/post/94327102794/hanging-out-with-prince-at-paisleypark-mixing '''Hanging out with @Prince at #PaisleyPark mixing some new music from the live recording!!! ''' by ''nikwestbass'' (tumblr: 10 August 2014)].
*<b>Social Media</b>: [http://nikwestbass.tumblr.com/post/94327102794/hanging-out-with-prince-at-paisleypark-mixing '''Hanging out with @Prince at #PaisleyPark mixing some new music from the live recording!!! ''' by ''nikwestbass'' (tumblr: 10 August 2014)].
|categories                = [[Category:2014]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Songs (Prince contribution)]][[Category:Recorded 2014]]
|categories                = [[Category:2014]][[Category:Recorded 2014]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Prince contribution)]][[Category:Instrumental Songs]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]]
}}
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Latest revision as of 15:32, 7 January 2025

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Dandelion
Song details
Performer: NPG Q
Writer(s): Marcus Anderson
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is known to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Dandelion is an unreleased track written by Marcus Anderson and recorded in August 2014 by NPG Q, a band consisting of John Blackwell, Marcus Anderson, Andrew Gouché and Xavier Taplin.

The basis for the track was recorded live during a show by NPG Q on 10 August 2014 (a.m.) at Paisley Park Studios ('NPGMC Room') in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Prince added his guitar parts later in August.

The song was originally thought to be co-written by Prince and Marcus Anderson but Anderson has since confirmed that he was misquoted and is in fact the sole author of the track, the inspiration coming from a story Prince told him about his father.

Dandelion was intended for an album by NPG Q, a project that was abandoned when John Blackwell left to tour with D’Angelo in October 2014.

Marcus Anderson re-recorded the track with other musicians and released it in 2017 on his “Limited Edition” album. The version with Prince’s instrumental and production inputs remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
10 August 2014 (a.m.) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Live recording
August 2014 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Guitar overdubs by Prince
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Dandelion Live Recording 10 August 2014 (a.m.) Paisley Park version; non-overdubbed live recording (no Prince input)
Dandelion Live Version with overdubs With guitar overdubs by Prince


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
Dancing Machine   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Day Tripper
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