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|introduction              = '''The War''' is a live track released on the stand-alone download and single [[Single: The War|The War]] by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]. The track was first available as a Real Audio download on [[Love4OneAnother.com]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 21|21 July 1998]] before [[Single: The War|The War]] was sent on cassette in August 1998, to customers who had previously ordered [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]], free of charge. Some customers did not receive this, however, and some people who did receive it did not order [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]], so it is unclear how the mailing list was created. A promo CD single of [[Single: The War|The War]] was also available for purchase through [[1-800-New-Funk]] and online.
|introduction              = '''The War''' is a live track released on the stand-alone download and single [[Single: The War|The War]] by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]. The track was first available as a Real Audio download on [[Love4OneAnother.com]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 21|21 July 1998]] before [[Single: The War|The War]] was sent on cassette in August 1998, to customers who had previously ordered [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]], free of charge. Some customers did not receive this, however, and some people who did receive it did not order [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]], so it is unclear how the mailing list was created. A promo CD single of [[Single: The War|The War]] was also available for purchase through [[1-800 New Funk]] and online.


The track was recorded live at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota on [[20 June 1998-am|20 June 1998, am]] at a concert dubbed "The One". '''The War''' was the final track played, and lasted for 45 minutes. Even in its edited form, '''The War''' is 26:00, and holds the distinction of the longest released track by [[Prince]] and/or related artists. At one point during the track, a brief synth motif from [[Utopia]] is played; [[Utopia]] was in fact recorded earlier, but released six months later than '''The War'''.
The track was recorded live at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota on [[20 June 1998-am|20 June 1998, am]] at a concert dubbed "The One". '''The War''' was the final track played, and lasted for 45 minutes. Even in its edited form, '''The War''' is 26:00, and holds the distinction of the longest released track by [[Prince]] and/or related artists. At one point during the track, a brief synth motif from [[Utopia]] is played; [[Utopia]] was in fact recorded earlier, but released six months later than '''The War'''.

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The War
The War
single art for The War
Song details
Performer: New Power Generation
First Released: 21 July 1998 - Love4OneAnother.com RealAudio download
Album(s): None
Writer(s): New Power Generation (credited, but assumed to be Prince)
Producer(s): New Power Generation (credited, but assumed to be Prince)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

The War is a live track released on the stand-alone download and single The War by the New Power Generation. The track was first available as a Real Audio download on Love4OneAnother.com on 21 July 1998 before The War was sent on cassette in August 1998, to customers who had previously ordered Crystal Ball, free of charge. Some customers did not receive this, however, and some people who did receive it did not order Crystal Ball, so it is unclear how the mailing list was created. A promo CD single of The War was also available for purchase through 1-800 New Funk and online.

The track was recorded live at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota on 20 June 1998, am at a concert dubbed "The One". The War was the final track played, and lasted for 45 minutes. Even in its edited form, The War is 26:00, and holds the distinction of the longest released track by Prince and/or related artists. At one point during the track, a brief synth motif from Utopia is played; Utopia was in fact recorded earlier, but released six months later than The War.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
20 June 1998 (a.m.) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Live recording
Late June - July 1998 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Overdubs and editing
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
The War 26:00 Love4OneAnother.com Real Audio download

The War single

Live with overdubs 20 June 1998 (a.m.): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
The War live Original live version before editing and overdubbing
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • The War is the longest song to have been released by Prince or associated artists.
References
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