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All three teaser videos consisted of a excerpt of the song, over text and images stating "new funk" by [[Prince]] would be coming in Summer 2015. An image contained in the video may be a cover for an album titled '''Free Urself''', but there has been no confirmation of an album by that name, and when [[Stare]] was available in full on Spotify, a different album, [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]], had been announced.
All three teaser videos consisted of a excerpt of the song, over text and images stating "new funk" by [[Prince]] would be coming in Summer 2015. An image contained in the video may be a cover for an album titled '''Free Urself''', but there has been no confirmation of an album by that name, and when [[Stare]] was available in full on Spotify, a different album, [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]], had been announced.
In conjunction with [[Prince]]'s increased presence on [[Tidal]] in September 2015 to coincide with the exclusive stream of [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]], '''Stare''' was included as the first ''Purple Pick of the Week'' for "new tracks, exclusives, rarities and more from the vault", despite its prior availability.


While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in early 2015 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. The horns present on the full version were not included on the snippets made available in late May, so it is assumed that they were recorded in June or July, 2015.  
While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in early 2015 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. The horns present on the full version were not included on the snippets made available in late May, so it is assumed that they were recorded in June or July, 2015.  


The track contains a sample from [[Prince and the Revolution]]'s 1986 hit [[Kiss]] and an interpolation of [[Prince]]'s 1979 song [[Sexy Dancer]]. More information about the track will be added as it becomes known.
The track contains a sample from [[Prince and the Revolution]]'s 1986 hit [[Kiss]] and an interpolation of [[Prince]]'s 1979 song [[Sexy Dancer]].
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Revision as of 14:27, 21 September 2015

Star (Sweet Dreams)   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Starfish And Coffee
Stare

artwork posted with Spotify stream
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 27 May, 2015 - 3rdEyeGirl YouTube account (snippets only)

30 July, 2015 - Spotify stream

Album(s): None
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not known to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

Stare is a track made available on streaming music service Spotify on 30 July, 2015 (a few weeks after Prince removed all his other music from the service in protest to the low royalties paid to artists through the service).

Two months earlier, three snippets of the track were posted as teaser videos on the 3rdEyeGirl YouTube account.

The videos all stated "Buy Now!" and included an iTunes URL, but the link pointed towards the single Baltimore, which went on sale less than 12 hours earlier. The three snippets were removed from the YouTube account around 18 June, 2015.

All three teaser videos consisted of a excerpt of the song, over text and images stating "new funk" by Prince would be coming in Summer 2015. An image contained in the video may be a cover for an album titled Free Urself, but there has been no confirmation of an album by that name, and when Stare was available in full on Spotify, a different album, Hitnrun Phase One, had been announced.

In conjunction with Prince's increased presence on Tidal in September 2015 to coincide with the exclusive stream of Hitnrun Phase One, Stare was included as the first Purple Pick of the Week for "new tracks, exclusives, rarities and more from the vault", despite its prior availability.

While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in early 2015 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. The horns present on the full version were not included on the snippets made available in late May, so it is assumed that they were recorded in June or July, 2015.

The track contains a sample from Prince and the Revolution's 1986 hit Kiss and an interpolation of Prince's 1979 song Sexy Dancer.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early 2015 Paisley Park Studios, Minneapolis, MN, USA Initial tracking
June or July, 2015 Paisley Park Studios, Minneapolis, MN, USA Horn overdubs
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions

There are no versions of this song released on any 'hard' format.

Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Stare 3:44 Spotify stream Studio Full studio version after horn overdubs; includes sample of Kiss and interpolation of Sexy Dancer
Stare 0:21 3rdEyeGirl YouTube account audio stream Snippet Snippet # 2, missing horn overdubs included on final version
Stare 0:27 3rdEyeGirl YouTube account audio stream Snippet Snippet # 3, missing horn overdubs included on final version
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Stare Studio Full version prior to horn overdubs
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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