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{{song-2|
{{song-2|
|song name                = Yellow
|song name                = Yellow
|single image              = [[File:Romance1600_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Romance 1600]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Romance1600_album.jpg|100px|link= Album: Romance 1600]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]</small>
|performer                = [[Sheila E.]]
|performer                = [[Sheila E.]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 26|26 August 1985]] - [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]] album
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 26|26 August 1985]] - [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]] album
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|introduction              = '''Yellow''' is the fifth track on [[Sheila E.]]’s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]. As with most of the rest of the album, the track was written, produced and largely performed by [[Prince]], although [[Sheila E.]] was credited as the writer and producer.
|introduction              = '''Yellow''' is the fifth track on [[Sheila E.]]’s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]. As with most of the rest of the album, the track was written, produced and largely performed by [[Prince]], although [[Sheila E.]] was credited as the writer and producer.


Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_8|8]]-[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_9|9 February 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (three days after recording [[Romance 1600]]).
Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_8|8 February 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (three days after recording [[Romance 1600]]).
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_8|8]]-[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_9|9 February 1985]]
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_8|8 February 1985]]
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]],<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking
|additional info          = Tracking, overdubs (including [[Sheila E.]] vocals), mix
}}
}}
|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
*[[Sheila E.]] - vocals, bass, bongos, congas, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion (credits given for full album - instrument credits may not be accurate for this track)
*[[Sheila E.]] - vocals, bass, bongos, congas, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion (credits given for full album - instrument credits may not be accurate for this track)
*[[Prince]] - backing vocals (credited) and all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
*[[Prince]] - backing vocals (credited) and all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
*John Liotine - (credited only as  "John") - horns
'''The Horn E. Players:'''
*Steven  Madaio - (credited only as "Steve") - horns
*[[John Liotine]] - (credited only as  "John") - trumpet
*Ron Jannelli (credited only as "Ron") - horns
*[[Steven  Madaio]] - (credited only as "Steve") - saxophone
*Dick Hyde (credited only as "Dick") - horn
*[[Ron Jannelli]] (credited only as "Ron") - horns
*Robert Martion (credited only as "Robert") - horns
*[[Dick Hyde]] (credited only as "Dick") - horns
*Timothy Misica (credited only as "Tim") - horns
*[[Robert Martion]] (credited only as "Robert") - horns
*[[Timothy Misica]] (credited only as "Tim") - horns
|released versions        =
|released versions        =
{{Songchart|
{{Songchart|
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{{Songline|
{{Songline|
|1= '''Yellow'''
|1= '''Yellow'''
|2= .2:11
|2= 2:11
|3= [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]
|3= [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]
|4= Studio
|4= Studio
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|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)]]''
* ''[https://www.duanetudahl.com/prince-book Prince and the Parade/Sign O’ The Times Era Studio Sessions 1985 and 1986, Duane Tudahl (2021)]''
* ''[https://www.duanetudahl.com/prince-book Prince and the Parade/Sign O’ The Times Era Studio Sessions 1985 and 1986, Duane Tudahl (2021)]''
|categories                = [[Category:1985]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Recorded 1985]]
|categories                = [[Category:1985]][[Category:Recorded 1985]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]]
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 16:52, 10 May 2025

Yah, You Know   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Yes
Yellow

from the album Romance 1600
Song details
Performer: Sheila E.
First Released: 26 August 1985 - Romance 1600 album
Album(s): Romance 1600
Writer(s): Prince (credited to Sheila E.)
Producer(s): Prince (credited to Sheila E.)
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

Yellow is the fifth track on Sheila E.’s second album Romance 1600. As with most of the rest of the album, the track was written, produced and largely performed by Prince, although Sheila E. was credited as the writer and producer.

Basic tracking took place on 8 February 1985 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California (three days after recording Romance 1600).


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
8 February 1985 Sunset Sound - Studio 3,
Hollywood, CA, USA 		Tracking, overdubs (including Sheila E. vocals), mix
Recording Personnel
  • Sheila E. - vocals, bass, bongos, congas, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion (credits given for full album - instrument credits may not be accurate for this track)
  • Prince - backing vocals (credited) and all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)

The Horn E. Players:


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Yellow 2:11 Romance 1600 Studio



 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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