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|performer                = [[Prince]] ([[Prince and the Revolution]])
|performer                = [[Prince]] ([[Prince and the Revolution]])
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_28|28 April 2017]] - [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'']] Electric Intercourse (digital single)
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_28|28 April 2017]] - [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'']] preview download
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|introduction              = '''Electric Intercourse''' was most likely recorded in the summer of 1983. A live version of it was recorded on [[03_August 1983|3 August 1983]] at [[First Avenue]], Minneapolis, MN, USA (during the same concert where live versions of [[Let's Go Crazy]], [[Computer Blue]], [[I Would Die 4 U]], [[Baby I'm A Star]] and [[Purple Rain]] were also recorded).  
|introduction              = '''Electric Intercourse''' was released posthumously in 2017, as the fourth track on the second disc (titled ''From The Vault & Previously Unreleased'') of [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'']]. Six weeks before the album's release, the track was released for download as a preview of the album.


[[Prince]] used this live version when adding overdubs to the track in mid-September 1983 at [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA. It is likely the track was originally planned to be included on the album [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] (and in the movie [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]) as either the 'studio version' or in the same overdubbed-live format as [[I Would Die 4 U]], [[Baby I'm A Star]] and [[Purple Rain]]. A few days after recording overdubs however, [[Prince]] recorded [[The Beautiful Ones]], which replaced '''Electric Intercourse'''.  
While specific recording dates have not been confirmed, initial tracking took place in July, 1983, most likely at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen, MN, USA.


During [[Prince: A Celebration]] in June 2000, computer screens at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on [[Album: Crystal Ball Volume II|Crystal Ball Volume II]], and while '''Electric Intercourse''' was chosen by fans, the project was ultimately abandoned.  
A live version was recorded on [[03_August 1983|3 August 1983]] at [[First Avenue]], Minneapolis, MN, USA (during the same concert where live versions of [[Let's Go Crazy]], [[Computer Blue]], [[I Would Die 4 U]], [[Baby I'm A Star]] and [[Purple Rain]] were also recorded). [[Prince]] used this live version when adding overdubs to the track in mid-September 1983 at [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA.


In 2017 '''Electric Intercourse'''  was released as the fourth track on the ''From The Vault & Previously Unreleased'' disc of a ''Deluxe'' release of [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain]].  
It is likely the track was originally planned to be included on the album [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] (and in the movie [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]) as either the 'studio version' or in the same overdubbed-live format as [[I Would Die 4 U]], [[Baby I'm A Star]] and [[Purple Rain]]. A few days after recording overdubs however, [[Prince]] recorded [[The Beautiful Ones]], which replaced '''Electric Intercourse'''.
 
During [[Prince: A Celebration]] in June 2000, computer screens at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on [[Album: Crystal Ball Volume II|Crystal Ball Volume II]], and while '''Electric Intercourse''' was chosen by fans, the project was ultimately abandoned.  
 
While a solo recording, it is listed here as a [[Prince and the Revolution]] track as it was released as a bonus track on the [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'']] album, which is credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]].  
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'''Released version'''
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments
'''Live version'''
'''Live version'''
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|see also                  = [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'']] album
* [[Film: Purple Rain |Purple Rain]] movie
* [[Film: Purple Rain |Purple Rain]] movie
* [[Album: Crystal Ball Volume II|Crystal Ball Volume II]] unreleased album
|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)]]''
* ''Prince  and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983 and 1984'', Duane Tudahl (2017)
* ''Prince  and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983 and 1984'', Duane Tudahl (2017)
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Revision as of 19:58, 6 July 2017

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Electric Intercourse

from the album Purple Rain Deluxe
Song details
Performer: Prince (Prince and the Revolution)
First Released: 28 April 2017 - Purple Rain Deluxe preview download
Album(s): Purple Rain Deluxe
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
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

Electric Intercourse was released posthumously in 2017, as the fourth track on the second disc (titled From The Vault & Previously Unreleased) of Purple Rain Deluxe. Six weeks before the album's release, the track was released for download as a preview of the album.

While specific recording dates have not been confirmed, initial tracking took place in July, 1983, most likely at Prince's Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA.

A live version was recorded on 3 August 1983 at First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA (during the same concert where live versions of Let's Go Crazy, Computer Blue, I Would Die 4 U, Baby I'm A Star and Purple Rain were also recorded). Prince used this live version when adding overdubs to the track in mid-September 1983 at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA.

It is likely the track was originally planned to be included on the album Purple Rain (and in the movie Purple Rain) as either the 'studio version' or in the same overdubbed-live format as I Would Die 4 U, Baby I'm A Star and Purple Rain. A few days after recording overdubs however, Prince recorded The Beautiful Ones, which replaced Electric Intercourse.

During Prince: A Celebration in June 2000, computer screens at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA, offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on Crystal Ball Volume II, and while Electric Intercourse was chosen by fans, the project was ultimately abandoned.

While a solo recording, it is listed here as a Prince and the Revolution track as it was released as a bonus track on the Purple Rain Deluxe album, which is credited to Prince and the Revolution.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
July 1983 (tentative) Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA (tentative) Initial tracking
3 August 1983 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA Live recording
Mid-September 1983 Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA Additional recording and overdubs
Recording Personnel

Released version

  • Prince - all vocals and instruments

Live version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Electric Intercourse (Studio Version) 4:57 Purple Rain Deluxe (From The Vault & Previously Unreleased)
 Studio


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Electric Intercourse Live Live version before studio overdubs
Electric Intercourse Live with overdubs Final version of live recording after studio overdubs
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
Electric Chair   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Electrocution
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