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While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking took place in September 1992 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (along with [[Tevin Campbell: Down|Down]], [[Baby Don't Care|Holly Don't Care]], [[The P]], [[The Halls Of Desire]], [[Uncle Sam]] and a revamped version of [[Shhh]], when [[Prince]] became involved in [[Tevin Campbell]]'s album [[Album: I'm Ready|I'm Ready]]).
While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking took place in September 1992 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (along with [[Tevin Campbell: Down|Down]], [[Baby Don't Care|Holly Don't Care]], [[The P]], [[The Halls Of Desire]], [[Uncle Sam]] and a revamped version of [[Shhh]], when [[Prince]] became involved in [[Tevin Campbell]]'s album [[Album: I'm Ready|I'm Ready]]).
[[Eric Leeds]] and [[Atlanta Bliss]] are credited for 'hornz' on the released version, but do not appear. The horns on this song as it was released are in fact done by [[The Hornheadz]] (at the time [[Michael B. Nelson]], [[Kathy Jensen]], [[Dave Jensen]] [[Brian Gallagher]] and [[Steve Strand]]). It is likely that [[Eric Leeds|Leeds]] and [[Atlanta Bliss|Bliss]] did record a horn arrangement for it, but it was discarded in favor of [[The Hornheadz]] arrangement.


The title refers to a Paris (France) phone number (similar to [[777-9311]]), although it's not known if this phone number was genuine. The version that was initially recorded both with [[Prince]]'s  and [[Tevin Campbell]]'s vocals added an extra digit; 2, at the end of the song's title. The song was also copyrighted as '''Paris 17984302''' initially, later changed to omit the 2 at the end, like in the released version. Why the last digit was omitted is unknown.
The title refers to a Paris (France) phone number (similar to [[777-9311]]), although it's not known if this phone number was genuine. The version that was initially recorded both with [[Prince]]'s  and [[Tevin Campbell]]'s vocals added an extra digit; 2, at the end of the song's title. The song was also copyrighted as '''Paris 17984302''' initially, later changed to omit the 2 at the end, like in the released version. Why the last digit was omitted is unknown.
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*[[Tevin Campbell]] - vocals
*[[Tevin Campbell]] - vocals
*[[Prince]] - backing vocals and all instruments (uncredited)
*[[Prince]] - backing vocals and all instruments (uncredited)
*[[Eric Leeds]] (credited for 'Hornz', does not appear)
*[[Atlanta Bliss]] (credited for 'Hornz', does not appear)
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone (uncredited)
*[[Kathy Jensen]] - baritone saxophone (uncredited)
*[[Dave Jensen]] - trumpet (uncredited)
*[[Brian Gallagher]] - tenor saxophone (uncredited)
*[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet (uncredited)
|released versions        =
|released versions        =
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Revision as of 20:57, 12 September 2017

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Paris 1798430

from the album I'm Ready
Song details
Performer: Tevin Campbell
First Released: 26 October 1993 - I'm Ready album
Album(s): I'm Ready
Writer(s): Prince (credited as Paisley Park)
Producer(s): Prince (credited as Paisley Park)
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

Paris 1798430 is the ninth track (seventh song) on Tevin Campbell's second album I'm Ready. The song was written and produced by Prince under the pseudonym Paisley Park.

While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking took place in September 1992 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (along with Down, Holly Don't Care, The P, The Halls Of Desire, Uncle Sam and a revamped version of Shhh, when Prince became involved in Tevin Campbell's album I'm Ready).

Eric Leeds and Atlanta Bliss are credited for 'hornz' on the released version, but do not appear. The horns on this song as it was released are in fact done by The Hornheadz (at the time Michael B. Nelson, Kathy Jensen, Dave Jensen Brian Gallagher and Steve Strand). It is likely that Leeds and Bliss did record a horn arrangement for it, but it was discarded in favor of The Hornheadz arrangement.

The title refers to a Paris (France) phone number (similar to 777-9311), although it's not known if this phone number was genuine. The version that was initially recorded both with Prince's and Tevin Campbell's vocals added an extra digit; 2, at the end of the song's title. The song was also copyrighted as Paris 17984302 initially, later changed to omit the 2 at the end, like in the released version. Why the last digit was omitted is unknown.

It is possible that Prince also recorded the 0:29 Interlude which introduces the album version of this song (the album's interludes, common in Prince's projects at the time, preceded Prince's tracks only), but this is unconfirmed, so it is not included here.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
September 1992 Paisley Park Studios Initial tracking
1992 Paisley Park Studios Leeds & Bliss overdubs (assumed)
1992 Paisley Park Studios Hornheadz overdubs
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Paris 1798430 3:37 I'm Ready Studio


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Paris 17984302 Studio Original 1992 version with Prince vocals
Paris 17984302 Version with Tevin Campbell vocals
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • This is one of two Prince-related songs named after a telephone number. The other is 777-9311 by The Time.
  • The version copyrighted at ASCAP is actually listed as Paris 17984302 with the title as on the cd listed as variation.
References
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