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|introduction              = '''My Computer''' is the ninth track on the third disc of [[Prince]]'s 19th album [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], the third album to be credited to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]].
|introduction              = '''My Computer''' is the ninth track on the third disc of [[Prince]]'s 19th album [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], the third album to be credited to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]].


Initial tracking dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in late 1995 or early 1996 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. It features British singer/songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Bush Kate Bush] on background vocals, marking her first and only appearance on a [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] recording (although [[Prince]] had previously appeared on her track [[Why Should I Love You?]]).  
Basic tracking dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in late 1995 or early 1996 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, Minnesota. It features British singer/songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Bush Kate Bush] on background vocals, marking her first and only appearance on a [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] recording (although [[Prince]] had previously appeared on her track [[Why Should I Love You?]]).  


The track also uses an opening and closing sample from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AOL AOL]'s e-mail program (stating "You've got mail" and "goodbye").
The track also uses an opening and closing sample from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AOL AOL]'s e-mail program (stating "You've got mail" and "goodbye").
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|date                      = Late 1995 - early 1996
|date                      = Late 1995 - early 1996
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Basic tracking
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Revision as of 16:38, 26 November 2017

My Baby Knows   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   My Drawers
My Computer


from the album Emancipation
Song details
Performer:
First Released: 19 November 1996 - Emancipation album
Album(s): Emancipation
Writer(s): Prince (as )
Producer(s): Prince (as )
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

My Computer is the ninth track on the third disc of Prince's 19th album Emancipation, the third album to be credited to .

Basic tracking dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in late 1995 or early 1996 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota. It features British singer/songwriter Kate Bush on background vocals, marking her first and only appearance on a Prince/ recording (although Prince had previously appeared on her track Why Should I Love You?).

The track also uses an opening and closing sample from AOL's e-mail program (stating "You've got mail" and "goodbye").


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Late 1995 - early 1996 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Basic tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince (as ) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
  • Kate Bush - additional vocals
  • Elwood Edwards - sampled vocals, sampled from AOL's e-mail program) (uncredited)

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
My Computer 4:36 Emancipation Studio



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia

  • Although is using the term "my computer" in a broad, generic sense, the term "my computer" is usually used to refer to a computer's local files and folders, and would not involve communication with anyone else on a network (which is the subject of the song).

References
My Baby Knows   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   My Drawers