The Line

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The Line

Song details Performer: Prince (assumed) Writer(s): Prince (assumed) 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

The Line is an unreleased song recorded on 22 December 1987 (six days after Dance On, during a stretch of sessions focused on the Lovesexy album). It was written in response to a poem by Ingrid Chavez which Prince had recorded with her earlier in the month, entitled Cross The Line. The Line was included on an early version of the album, compiled on 21 January 1988, but was omitted from an acetate made on 27 Janauary 1987. The song includes a chanted portion used in live shows since early 1987, "People, people. I've got a brand new dance", which mentions Housequake. The track ends with Boni Boyer singing lyrics from Take My Hand, Precious Lord. A scream by Boni Boyer from this track was later used in the opening seconds of Acknowledge Me (credited incorrectly to "Bonni Boyer"), with the liner notes stating that The Line was "2 b released at a later date". The song remains unreleased, however. Recording Information Recording Sessions Date Studio Additional info 22 December 1987 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Basic tracking 16 January 1988 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Vocal and horn overdubs Recording Personnel Prince - vocals and instruments, except where noted Sheila E. - vocals and percussion Boni Boyer - vocals Eric Leeds - saxophone Atlanta Bliss - trumpet Unknown vocalists - shouted background vocals (likely including Greg Brooks and Wally Safford) Versions Unreleased Versions Title Version Additional Info The Line Studio Recorded 22 December 1987; before percussion, horns and chanted overdubs The Line Studio Final version after percussion, horns and chanted overdubs

Additional Information See also Trivia Unreleased Songs References The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)

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