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In 1993, the vocal version was included as the 18th track on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The B-Sides]] compilation (included as the third and final disc on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]]). The instrumental “Love Theme From Purple Rain” version was included on [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'' Single Edits & B-Sides]].
In 1993, the vocal version was included as the 18th track on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The B-Sides]] compilation (included as the third and final disc on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]]). The instrumental “Love Theme From Purple Rain” version was included on [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'' Single Edits & B-Sides]].


Basic tracking for '''God (Love Theme From Purple Rain)''' took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_7|7 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (six days before [[Noon Rendezvous]]).  
Basic tracking for '''God (Love Theme From Purple Rain)''' took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_7|7 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (the same day as the version of [[Father's Song]] and [[Wendy Melvoin|Wendy]] & [[Lisa Coleman|Lisa]] 'rehearsal' version of [[Purple Rain]] used in [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]).


It is not known if this was a solo recording, although this is likely. The vocal version, '''God''', was recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 20|20 August 1984]], at the [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]] in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. [[Prince]] recorded the track on his own.
The vocal version, '''God''', was recorded six months later, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 19|19 August 1984]], at the [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]] in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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God

single art for Purple Rain
included on The Hits / The B-Sides
Song details
Performer: Prince and the Revolution
First Released: 10 September 1984 - Purple Rain UK single
Album(s): The Hits / The B-Sides

Purple Rain Deluxe

Writer(s): Prince (credited to Prince and the Revolution)
Producer(s): Prince (credited to Prince and the Revolution)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
Performed occasionally in shows:

God was released as the b-side of Purple Rain, the third single from Prince's seventh album Purple Rain. The UK 12" release of the single contained God (Love Theme From Purple Rain), a 7:54 instrumental version heard in the movie Purple Rain, but other worldwide releases in 1984 contained a completely re-recorded vocal version, simply titled God.

In 1993, the vocal version was included as the 18th track on The B-Sides compilation (included as the third and final disc on The Hits / The B-Sides). The instrumental “Love Theme From Purple Rain” version was included on Purple Rain Deluxe Single Edits & B-Sides.

Basic tracking for God (Love Theme From Purple Rain) took place on 7 February 1984 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California (the same day as the version of Father's Song and Wendy & Lisa 'rehearsal' version of Purple Rain used in Purple Rain).

The vocal version, God, was recorded six months later, on 19 August 1984, at the Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
7 February 1984 Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA Basic tracking of God (Love Theme From Purple Rain)
19 August 1984 Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse, Eden Prairie, MN, USA Basic tracking of God
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
God 4:02 Purple Rain single

Strange Tales From The Rain promo
The Hits / The B-Sides
Purple Rain Deluxe

Studio a.k.a. God (Vocal) & 7" B-Side Edit
God (Love Theme From Purple Rain) 7:54 Purple Rain single

Purple Rain Deluxe - Single Edits & B-Sides

Studio a.k.a. God (Instrumental) & Instrumental U.K. 12" B-Side
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
God 8:30 Prince And The Revolution: Live VHS/laserdisc

Purple Rain Deluxe – Live at the Carrier Dome (DVD)

Live Vocal version; 30 March 1985, Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY, USA


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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