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|performer                = [[Prince]]
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 29|29 January, 2007]] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Howard_Stern_Show The Howard Stern Show] broadcast
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 29|29 January 2007]] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Howard_Stern_Show The Howard Stern Show] broadcast
|album(s)                  = None
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|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Grohl Dave Grohl], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Shiflett Chris Shiflett], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Mendel Nate Mendel] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Hawkins Taylor Hawkins]
|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Grohl Dave Grohl], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Shiflett Chris Shiflett], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Mendel Nate Mendel] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Hawkins Taylor Hawkins]
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'''Best Of You''' is a cover version of the song by[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foo_Fighters Foo Fighters], which was released as the lead-off single from their 2005 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Your_Honor In Your Honor]. The song is written by the band's members, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Grohl Dave Grohl], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Shiflett Chris Shiflett], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Mendel Nate Mendel] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Hawkins Taylor Hawkins]. [[Prince]]'s version of the song is in a medley with [[All Along The Watchtower]] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Dylan Bob Dylan] (popularized by The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix_Experience Jimi Hendrix Experience]]).  
'''Best Of You''' is a cover version of the song by[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foo_Fighters Foo Fighters], which was released as the lead-off single from their 2005 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Your_Honor In Your Honor]. The song is written by the band's members, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Grohl Dave Grohl], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Shiflett Chris Shiflett], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Mendel Nate Mendel] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Hawkins Taylor Hawkins]. [[Prince]]'s version of the song is in a medley with [[All Along The Watchtower]] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Dylan Bob Dylan] (popularized by The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix_Experience Jimi Hendrix Experience]]).  


A studio/rehearsal version of the '''[[All Along The Watchtower]] / Best Of You''' medley was debuted on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Howard_Stern_Show The Howard Stern Show] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 29|29 January, 2007]], a few days before [[Prince]]'s performance at the [[04_February,_2007|Pepsi Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show]], where the medley was also performed. The broadcast contained only snippets of the track, however, with the host talking over the track declaring his excitement. It has been performed live a number of times since, but the version played on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Howard_Stern_Show The Howard Stern Show] has not been released.
A studio/rehearsal version of the '''[[All Along The Watchtower]] / Best Of You''' medley was debuted on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Howard_Stern_Show The Howard Stern Show] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 29|29 January 2007]], a few days before [[Prince]]'s performance at the [[04_February 2007|Pepsi Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show]], where the medley was also performed. The broadcast contained only snippets of the track, however, with the host talking over the track declaring his excitement. It has been performed live a number of times since, but the version played on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Howard_Stern_Show The Howard Stern Show] has not been released.
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|date                      = January, 2007
|date                      = January 2007
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
|additional info          = Studio/rehearsal recording
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|3= Studio/rehearsal radio broadcast
|3= Studio/rehearsal radio broadcast
|4= Studio/rehearsal
|4= Studio/rehearsal
|5= Broadcast on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Howard_Stern_Show The Howard Stern Show] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 29|29 January, 2007]]
|5= Broadcast on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Howard_Stern_Show The Howard Stern Show] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 29|29 January 2007]]
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|3= [[Lotusflow3r.com]] video stream
|3= [[Lotusflow3r.com]] video stream
|4= Live medley
|4= Live medley
|5= [[04_February,_2007|4 February, 2007, Dolphins Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL, USA]]; medley of [[We Will Rock You]] / [[Let's Go Crazy]] / [[1999]] intro / [[Baby I'm A Star]] / [[Proud Mary]] / [[All Along The Watchtower]] / [[Best Of You]] / [[Purple Rain]]
|5= [[04_February 2007|4 February 2007, Dolphins Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL, USA]]; medley of [[We Will Rock You]] / [[Let's Go Crazy]] / [[1999]] intro / [[Baby I'm A Star]] / [[Proud Mary]] / [[All Along The Watchtower]] / [[Best Of You]] / [[Purple Rain]]
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|first live appearance    = [[04 February 2007|4 February 2007: Dolphins Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL, USA]]
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Revision as of 19:47, 27 February 2016

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Best Of You

The Howard Stern Show logo
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 29 January 2007 - The Howard Stern Show broadcast
Album(s): None
Writer(s): Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel and Taylor Hawkins
Producer(s): Prince (assumed, no official credits given)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Best Of You is a cover version of the song byFoo Fighters, which was released as the lead-off single from their 2005 album In Your Honor. The song is written by the band's members, Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel and Taylor Hawkins. Prince's version of the song is in a medley with All Along The Watchtower by Bob Dylan (popularized by The Jimi Hendrix Experience]).

A studio/rehearsal version of the All Along The Watchtower / Best Of You medley was debuted on The Howard Stern Show on 29 January 2007, a few days before Prince's performance at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show, where the medley was also performed. The broadcast contained only snippets of the track, however, with the host talking over the track declaring his excitement. It has been performed live a number of times since, but the version played on The Howard Stern Show has not been released.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
January 2007 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Studio/rehearsal recording
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
All Along The Watchtower / Best Of You n/a n/a n/a No 'hard format' release of this song was made available.
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
All Along The Watchtower / Best Of You T.B.C. Studio/rehearsal radio broadcast Studio/rehearsal Broadcast on The Howard Stern Show on 29 January 2007
The Superbowl 11:52 Lotusflow3r.com video stream Live medley 4 February 2007, Dolphins Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL, USA; medley of We Will Rock You / Let's Go Crazy / 1999 intro / Baby I'm A Star / Proud Mary / All Along The Watchtower / Best Of You / Purple Rain


 
Additional Information
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References
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