The Ryde Dyvine

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The Ryde Dyvine

single art for MPLS Song details Performer: The Crayons / Minneapolis First Released: Spring 1994 - MPLS single Album(s): None Writer(s): Prince Producer(s): Prince (assumed) Live Appearances First and last live appearance: December 1992, Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (performed by The Crayons) This song is not believed to have been performed by Prince. Performed regularly on tour: none Performed occasionally in shows: 1992 (performed by The Crayons)

The Ryde Dyvine, also known as The Ryde Dyvine (Explore Your Mind), credited to Minneapolis, is the third and final track on the single MPLS, which was available as a limited edition single, available from The New Power Generation Store and the phone service 1-800 New Funk only. Over a year earlier, however, the song was performed, credited to The Crayons, on The Ryde Dyvine TV special of Prince and related artists performing at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The single contains no credits, but the song was written and produced by Prince. The song was copyrighted as The Ryde Dyvine (Explore Your Mind). While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in August 1992, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The track was intended for a planned project titled MPLS, but this project remained unfinished. Recording Information Recording Sessions Date Studio Additional info August 1992 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Basic tracking Recording Personnel Sonny T. - lead vocals, bass guitar Prince - background vocals and all other instruments, except where noted Morris Hayes - keyboards, background vocals Other recording personnel not known. Versions Released Versions Title Length Released Version Additional info The Ryde Dyvine 4:17 MPLS single Studio Broadcasts/streaming (only) Title Length Released Version Additional info The Ryde Dyvine T.B.C. Delayed concert TV broadcast Live December 1992, Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA; see The Ryde Dyvine for details Unreleased Versions Title Version Additional Info The Ryde Dyvine Studio Original uncensored 1992 recording with more prominent background vocals by Prince

Additional Information See also Trivia MPLS single MPLS album Minneapolis References The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004) Copyright: : Ascap ISWC: T9028208120 Work ID: 480399817

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