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|introduction              = '''The Line''' is an unreleased song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 22|22 December 1987]] (six days after [[Dance On]], during a stretch of sessions focused on the [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] album). It was written in response to a poem by [[Ingrid Chavez]] which [[Prince]] had recorded with her earlier in the month, entitled [[Cross The Line]]. [[The Line]] was included on an early version of the album, compiled on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 21|21 January 1988]], but was removed for a February configuration, replaced by [[I Wish U Heaven]].
|introduction              = '''The Line''' is an unreleased song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 22|22 December 1987]] (six days after [[Dance On]], during a stretch of sessions focused on the [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] album). It was written in response to a poem by [[Ingrid Chavez]] which [[Prince]] had recorded with her earlier in the month, entitled [[Cross The Line]]. [[The Line]] was included on an early version of the album, compiled on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 21|21 January 1988]], but was removed for a February configuration, replaced by [[I Wish U Heaven]].

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The Line
Song details
Performer: Prince (assumed)
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

The Line is an unreleased song recorded on 22 December 1987 (six days after Dance On, during a stretch of sessions focused on the Lovesexy album). It was written in response to a poem by Ingrid Chavez which Prince had recorded with her earlier in the month, entitled Cross The Line. The Line was included on an early version of the album, compiled on 21 January 1988, but was removed for a February configuration, replaced by I Wish U Heaven.

The song includes a chanted portion used in live shows since early 1987, "People, people. I've got a brand new dance", which mentions Housequake. The track ends with Boni Boyer singing lyrics from Take My Hand, Precious Lord. A scream by Boni Boyer from this track was later used in the opening seconds of Acknowledge Me (credited incorrectly to "Bonni Boyer"), with the liner notes stating that The Line was "2 b released at a later date". The song remains unreleased, however.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
22 December 1987 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Initial tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
The Line Studio Recorded 22 December 1987; before percussion, horns and chanted overdubs
The Line Studio Final version after percussion, horns and chanted overdubs


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
Like A Mack   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Lion Of Judah
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