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|song name                = Silver Tongue
|song name                = Silver Tongue
|single image             = [[File:Callmyname_single.jpg|100px|link=Single: Call My Name]] <br> <small> art for [[Single: Call My Name|Call My Name]] single
|album image               = [[File:Callmyname_single.jpg|100px|link=Single: Call My Name]] <br> <small> artwork for [[Single: Call My Name|Call My Name]] single
|single image              = [[File:Silver_Tonuge24.jpg|100px]] <br> <small>artwork for the 2024 digital release
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 13|13 July 2004]] - [[NPG Music Club]] .wma download
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 13|13 July 2004]] - [[NPG Music Club]] .wma download
|album(s)                = None
|album(s)                = None
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa]
|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] (lyrics) and [[Prince]] (music)
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] <small>(assumed)</small>
|previous song            = [[Silly Game]]
|previous song            = [[Silly Game]]
|next song                = [[Simp The Pimp]]
|next song                = [[Simlac]]
|introduction              = '''Silver Tongue (Demo)''' was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 13|13 July 2004]], as a "virtual b-side" to [[Single: Call My Name|Call My Name]]. No other version were released at the time. The song's lyrics were written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa], and it was discussed that her own (final) version would be included on her next album. It is unknown whether [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] recorded her own studio version, or whether it was ever placed on a configuration of her 2005 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27tneverdidnothin%27 can'tneverdidnothin']. In 2017 Nikka Costa released her version as the ninth track of her album [http://www.allmusic.com/album/nikka-strings-underneath-and-in-between-mw0003038282 Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between].
|introduction              = '''Silver Tongue (Demo)''' was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 13|13 July 2004]], as a "virtual b-side" to [[Single: Call My Name|Call My Name]]. No other version was released at the time, but a full studio version was released posthumously as a digital single on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 24|24 May 2024]] as part of the ongoing 20th anniversary celebrations of the [[Album: Musicology|Musicology]] album (likely a new mix by [[Chris James]]).<br>
 
The song’s lyrics were written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa], and it was discussed that her own (final) version would be included on her next album. However, '''Silver Tongue''' was not considered for her 2005 album [[Album: Can’tneverdidnothin’|Can’tneverdidnothin’]] and it is unclear whether [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] recorded her own studio version at that time.
 
Initial recording dates of [[Prince]]’s version are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in early 2004 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Costa] ultimately released a version of '''Silver Tongue''' recorded around 2016 as the ninth track of her 2017 album [http://www.allmusic.com/album/nikka-strings-underneath-and-in-between-mw0003038282 Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between]. She explained the story of the song and its late release on [https://www.facebook.com/officialnikka/photos/my-story-about-silver-tonguemany-years-ago-prince-had-emailed-asking-for-a-poem-/1633444483333293/?paipv=0&eav=Afbm1YQJMHeArFwe-6mLA2RWfaEXs0xanpRKJua8jfdXOlaWABYuiHVRtffseD1eAxo&_rdr Facebook]:<br>
''"Many years ago [[Prince]] had emailed asking for a poem. I sent him these lyrics. What he sent back to me was an amazing jazz song with just him singing with piano. I was so blown away by this and I really wanted to record it but it never fit on any records of mine. His version is the B-side for his single [[Single: Call My Name|Call My Name]] and its one of my proudest moments to have written a song with him that he wanted to record. When we were getting ready to record [http://www.allmusic.com/album/nikka-strings-underneath-and-in-between-mw0003038282 this album], we listened through so much of my old stuff and stumbled across it again and thought it actually fits perfectly on this record we gotta do it!"''<br>
 
On [http://www.allmusic.com/album/nikka-strings-underneath-and-in-between-mw0003038282 Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between], which also contains a cover of [[Nothing Compares 2 U]], [[Prince]] is credited as the sole author of the song, although the lyrics are identical to his version. Being re-recorded and released after [[Prince]]’s passing, this version is considered as a cover version.
 


Initial recording dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in early 2004 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA.
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Spring 2004
|date                      = Early 2004
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]]
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Demo recording
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|date                      = Early 2004
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Tracking
}}
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|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
'''Prince version'''
*[[Prince]] - vocals and all instruments
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|released versions        =
|released versions        =
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{{Songline|
|1= '''Silver Tongue'''
|1= '''Silver Tongue'''
|2= 4:22
|2= 4:23
|3= [http://www.allmusic.com/album/nikka-strings-underneath-and-in-between-mw0003038282 Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between], version
|3= Digital release
|4=  
|4= Full studio version; 2024 mix by [[Chris James]]
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|trivia                    = '''Silver Tongue (Demo)''' was released only ten days after another "virtual b-side", [[United States Of Division]].
|trivia                    = '''Silver Tongue (Demo)''' was released only ten days after another "virtual b-side", [[United States Of Division]].
* '''Silver Tongue''' is the only known writing collaboration between [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa].
* '''Silver Tongue''' is the only known writing collaboration between [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa].
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] also appeared on [[Prince]]'s [[Home Video: Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas| Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas]] concert DVD performing lead vocals on a version of her own track [[Push & Pull]].
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Costa]’s album [[Album: Can’tneverdidnothin’|Can’tneverdidnothin’]] contains the song [[Around The World]] with [[Prince]] on guitar.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] also appeared on [[Prince]]’s [[Home Video: Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas| Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas]] concert DVD performing lead vocals on a version of her own track [[Push & Pull]].
|see also                  = [[NPG Music Club]]
|see also                  = [[NPG Music Club]]
|references                =  
*[[Push & Pull]]
|categories                = [[Category:2004]][[Category:2017]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 2004]]
*[[Around The World]]
*[[Album: Can’tneverdidnothin’|Can’tneverdidnothin’]] album
|references                = [https://www.facebook.com/officialnikka/photos/my-story-about-silver-tonguemany-years-ago-prince-had-emailed-asking-for-a-poem-/1633444483333293/?paipv=0&eav=Afbm1YQJMHeArFwe-6mLA2RWfaEXs0xanpRKJua8jfdXOlaWABYuiHVRtffseD1eAxo&_rdr Nikka Costa’s Facebook post: ''My story about Silver Tongue'']
|categories                = [[Category:2004]][[Category:2017]][[Category:Recorded 2004]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 09:58, 14 July 2025

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Silver Tongue


artwork for Call My Name single

artwork for the 2024 digital release
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 13 July 2004 - NPG Music Club .wma download
Album(s): None
Writer(s): Nikka Costa (lyrics) and 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

Silver Tongue (Demo) was released on 13 July 2004, as a "virtual b-side" to Call My Name. No other version was released at the time, but a full studio version was released posthumously as a digital single on 24 May 2024 as part of the ongoing 20th anniversary celebrations of the Musicology album (likely a new mix by Chris James).

The song’s lyrics were written by Nikka Costa, and it was discussed that her own (final) version would be included on her next album. However, Silver Tongue was not considered for her 2005 album Can’tneverdidnothin’ and it is unclear whether Nikka Costa recorded her own studio version at that time.

Initial recording dates of Prince’s version are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in early 2004 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Costa ultimately released a version of Silver Tongue recorded around 2016 as the ninth track of her 2017 album Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between. She explained the story of the song and its late release on Facebook:
"Many years ago Prince had emailed asking for a poem. I sent him these lyrics. What he sent back to me was an amazing jazz song with just him singing with piano. I was so blown away by this and I really wanted to record it but it never fit on any records of mine. His version is the B-side for his single Call My Name and its one of my proudest moments to have written a song with him that he wanted to record. When we were getting ready to record this album, we listened through so much of my old stuff and stumbled across it again and thought it actually fits perfectly on this record we gotta do it!"

On Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between, which also contains a cover of Nothing Compares 2 U, Prince is credited as the sole author of the song, although the lyrics are identical to his version. Being re-recorded and released after Prince’s passing, this version is considered as a cover version.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early 2004 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Demo recording
Early 2004 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Tracking
Recording Personnel

Prince version

  • Prince - vocals and all instruments



Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Silver Tongue (Demo) 4:56 NPG Music Club .wma download Demo
Silver Tongue 4:23 Digital release Full studio version; 2024 mix by Chris James



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
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