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|single image              = [[File:Sexuality single.jpg|100px|link=Single: Sexuality]]<br> <small>single art for [[Single: Sexuality|Sexuality]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Sexuality single.jpg|100px|link=Single: Sexuality]]<br> <small>single art for [[Single: Sexuality|Sexuality]]</small>
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 14|14 October, 1981]] - [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]] album
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 14|14 October 1981]] - [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]] album
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]]
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]
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|introduction              = '''Sexuality''' is the second track on [[Prince]]'s fourth album [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]], and, in 1982, [[Single: Sexuality|Sexuality]] was released as the album's fourth single (available only in Germany and Australia). In 1982, it was included as the fifth and final track on the Australian 12" of [[Single: 1999|1999]], the first single from [[Prince]]'s fifth album [[Album: 1999|1999]].
|introduction              = '''Sexuality''' is the second track on [[Prince]]'s fourth album [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]], and, in 1982, [[Single: Sexuality|Sexuality]] was released as the album's fourth single (available only in Germany and Australia). In 1982, it was included as the fifth and final track on the Australian 12" of [[Single: 1999|1999]], the first single from [[Prince]]'s fifth album [[Album: 1999|1999]].


While specific recording dates are not known, the album sessions took place in Spring and Summer 1981, at [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen, MN, USA and [http://hollywoodsoundstudios.com/ Hollywood Sound Recorders], Los Angeles, CA, USA. The album was completed at [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA, between [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_14|14]] and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_23|23 August, 1981]].
While specific recording dates are not known, the album sessions took place in Spring and Summer 1981, at [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen, MN, USA and [http://hollywoodsoundstudios.com/ Hollywood Sound Recorders], Los Angeles, CA, USA. The album was completed at [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA, between [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_14|14]] and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_23|23 August 1981]].


When performed live in 2006-7 during the [[Per4ming Live 3121|Las Vegas residency]], [[Prince]] changed the title and main lyric of the song to "'''Spirituality'''", which caused some debate amongst the online fan community.
When performed live in 2006-7 during the [[Per4ming Live 3121|Las Vegas residency]], [[Prince]] changed the title and main lyric of the song to "'''Spirituality'''", which caused some debate amongst the online fan community.
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_14|14]] - [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_23|23 August, 1981]]
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_14|14]] - [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_23|23 August 1981]]
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA
|additional info          = Overdubs, mixing
|additional info          = Overdubs, mixing
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|3= [[Album: One Nite Alone... Live!|One Nite Alone... Live!]]
|3= [[Album: One Nite Alone... Live!|One Nite Alone... Live!]]
|4= Live
|4= Live
|5= [[31_March,_2002|31 March, 2002, Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA]]; "Reproduction of the New Breed, Leaders, stand up! Organize!" quotation. See [[Rainbow Children]] for more details
|5= [[31_March 2002|31 March 2002, Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA]]; "Reproduction of the New Breed, Leaders, stand up! Organize!" quotation. See [[Rainbow Children]] for more details
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|broadcasts, streaming    =  
|broadcasts, streaming    =  
|unreleased versions      =  
|unreleased versions      =  
|first live appearance    = [[05_October,_1981|5 October, 1981, Sam's, Minneapolis, MN, USA]]
|first live appearance    = [[05_October 1981|5 October 1981, Sam's, Minneapolis, MN, USA]]
|performed regularly on    = [[Controversy Tour]]<br>
|performed regularly on    = [[Controversy Tour]]<br>
* [[1999 Tour]]<br>
* [[1999 Tour]]<br>

Revision as of 21:51, 27 February 2016

Sexual Suicide   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Sexy Dancer
Sexuality

from the album Controversy
single art for Sexuality
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 14 October 1981 - Controversy album
Album(s): Controversy
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
Performed occasionally in shows:

Sexuality is the second track on Prince's fourth album Controversy, and, in 1982, Sexuality was released as the album's fourth single (available only in Germany and Australia). In 1982, it was included as the fifth and final track on the Australian 12" of 1999, the first single from Prince's fifth album 1999.

While specific recording dates are not known, the album sessions took place in Spring and Summer 1981, at Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA and Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, USA. The album was completed at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA, between 14 and 23 August 1981.

When performed live in 2006-7 during the Las Vegas residency, Prince changed the title and main lyric of the song to "Spirituality", which caused some debate amongst the online fan community.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Spring-Summer 1981 Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA or Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, USA (unverified) Initial tracking
14 - 23 August 1981 Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA Overdubs, mixing
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Sexuality 4:20 Controversy

Sexuality single
1999 single
Strange Tales From The Rain promo

Studio
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Sexuality 4:20 Promo release only Promo video See Sexuality video for more details
Sampled, Referred to, Quoted in...
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Rainbow Children 10:02 The Rainbow Children Studio "Reproduction of the New Breed, Leaders, stand up! Organize!" quotation. See Rainbow Children for more details
Rainbow Children 11:45 One Nite Alone... Live! Live 31 March 2002, Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA; "Reproduction of the New Breed, Leaders, stand up! Organize!" quotation. See Rainbow Children for more details
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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