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|song name                = I Can't Love U Anymore
|song name                = I Can’t Love U Anymore
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|link=Unreleased Songs]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|link=Unreleased Songs]]</small>
|performer                = [[Prince]]; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner]; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge]
|performer                = [[Prince]]; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner]; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge]
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|previous song            = [[I Believe I Love U]]
|previous song            = [[I Believe I Love U]]
|next song                = [[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]]
|next song                = [[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]]
|introduction              = '''I Can't Love U Anymore''' is an unreleased track first recorded as a demo in mid-April 1992, at [[Prince]]'s hotel room in Melbourne, Australia (while also on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] (during the same timeframe he also used a local studio to record [[Don't Talk 2 Strangers]], [[Poor Little Bastard]], [[The Rest Of My Life]], [[There Is Lonely]], [[Be My Mirror]], [[Wow-2|Wow]], [[51 Hours]] and re-recordings of [[I'll Do Anything]] and [[Make Believe]]). The song was written specifically for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_L._Brooks James L. Brooks] movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I'll_Do_Anything I'll Do Anything]. The track was re-recorded by actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner] for the movie (preceded by a track titled ''DNG Groove'', containing no input by [[Prince]]), and was included in a rough cut of the movie. Reaction to her vocals on the track was negative, however, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge] was brought in to re-record the vocals for the film's third test screening (still preceded by ''DNG Groove''). This version was included as the sixth track on a planned [[Album: I'll Do Anything (1994)|I'll Do Anything]] album. While [[Prince]] was not directly involved in this version, it is included in the listing here as his own version remains unreleased and was intended as a demo for the soundtrack version. When preview audience reactions to the music were overwhelmingly negative, all production numbers from the film were cut, and the album was abandoned. The song remains unreleased.
|introduction              = '''I Can’t Love U Anymore''' is an unreleased track first recorded as a demo in mid-April 1992, at [[Prince]]’s hotel room in Melbourne, Australia (while also on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] (during the same timeframe he also used a local studio to record [[Don’t Talk 2 Strangers]], [[Poor Little Bastard]], [[The Rest Of My Life]], [[There Is Lonely]], [[Be My Mirror]], [[Wow-2|Wow]], [[51 Hours]] and re-recordings of [[I’ll Do Anything]] and [[Make Believe]]). The song was written specifically for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_L._Brooks James L. Brooks] movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I’ll_Do_Anything I’ll Do Anything]. The track was re-recorded by actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner] for the movie (preceded by a track titled ''DNG Groove'', containing no input by [[Prince]]), and was included in a rough cut of the movie. Reaction to her vocals on the track was negative, however, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge] was brought in to re-record the vocals for the film’s third test screening (still preceded by ''DNG Groove''). This version was included as the sixth track on a planned [[Album: I’ll Do Anything (1994)|I’ll Do Anything]] album. While [[Prince]] was not directly involved in this version, it is included in the listing here as his own version remains unreleased and was intended as a demo for the soundtrack version. When preview audience reactions to the music were overwhelmingly negative, all production numbers from the film were cut, and the album was abandoned. The song remains unreleased.
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
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|date                      = Mid-late 1992 - 1993
|date                      = Mid-late 1992 - 1993
|studio                    = Studio information needed
|studio                    = Studio information needed
|additional info          = Basic tracking ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I'll_Do_Anything I'll Do Anything] movie version, no [[Prince]] input); [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner] vocals
|additional info          = Basic tracking ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I’ll_Do_Anything I’ll Do Anything] movie version, no [[Prince]] input); [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner] vocals
}}
}}
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Mid-late 1992 - 1993
|date                      = Mid-late 1992 - 1993
|studio                    = Studio information needed
|studio                    = Studio information needed
|additional info          = Lead vocal overdubs by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I'll_Do_Anything I'll Do Anything] movie version, no [[Prince]] input)
|additional info          = Lead vocal overdubs by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I’ll_Do_Anything I’ll Do Anything] movie version, no [[Prince]] input)
}}
}}
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|recording personnel      =  
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*[[Prince]] - all vocals and piano
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and piano
<br>
<br>
'''I'll Do Anything Julie Kavner movie version'''
'''I’ll Do Anything Julie Kavner movie version'''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner] - vocals
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner] - vocals
*Other recording personnel not known.
*Other recording personnel not known.
<br>
<br>
'''I'll Do Anything Melissa Etheridge movie version'''
'''I’ll Do Anything Melissa Etheridge movie version'''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge] - vocals
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge] - vocals
*Other recording personnel not known.
*Other recording personnel not known.
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|1= '''I Can't Love U Anymore'''
|1= '''I Can’t Love U Anymore'''
|2= Demo
|2= Demo
|3= Recorded mid-April 1992
|3= Recorded mid-April 1992
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}}
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|1= '''I Can't Love U Anymore'''
|1= '''I Can’t Love U Anymore'''
|2= Studio
|2= Studio
|3= Rough demo with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_LuPone Patti Lupone] vocals  
|3= Rough demo with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_LuPone Patti Lupone] vocals  
}}
}}
{{Unreleasedline|
{{Unreleasedline|
|1= '''DNG Groove / I Can't Love U Anymore'''
|1= '''DNG Groove / I Can’t Love U Anymore'''
|2= Studio
|2= Studio
|3= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I'll_Do_Anything I'll Do Anything] movie version with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner] vocals
|3= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I’ll_Do_Anything I’ll Do Anything] movie version with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Kavner Julie Kavner] vocals
}}
}}
{{Unreleasedline|
{{Unreleasedline|
|1= '''DNG Groove / I Can't Love U Anymore'''
|1= '''DNG Groove / I Can’t Love U Anymore'''
|2= Studio
|2= Studio
|3= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I'll_Do_Anything I'll Do Anything] movie version with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge] vocals
|3= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I’ll_Do_Anything I’ll Do Anything] movie version with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge] vocals
}}
}}
}}
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* This track is the only known [[Prince]]-related track to feature American rock singer-songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge]
* This track is the only known [[Prince]]-related track to feature American rock singer-songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Etheridge Melissa Etheridge]
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
*[[Album: I'll Do Anything (1994)|I'll Do Anything]] unreleased album
*[[Album: I’ll Do Anything (1994)|I’ll Do Anything]] unreleased album
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
|categories                = [[Category:1992]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1992]]
|categories                = [[Category:1992]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1992]]
}}
}}

Revision as of 15:39, 2 September 2020

I Believe I Love U   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
I Can’t Love U Anymore
Song details
Performer: Prince; Julie Kavner; Melissa Etheridge
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

I Can’t Love U Anymore is an unreleased track first recorded as a demo in mid-April 1992, at Prince’s hotel room in Melbourne, Australia (while also on the Diamonds And Pearls Tour (during the same timeframe he also used a local studio to record Don’t Talk 2 Strangers, Poor Little Bastard, The Rest Of My Life, There Is Lonely, Be My Mirror, Wow, 51 Hours and re-recordings of I’ll Do Anything and Make Believe). The song was written specifically for the James L. Brooks movie I’ll Do Anything. The track was re-recorded by actor Julie Kavner for the movie (preceded by a track titled DNG Groove, containing no input by Prince), and was included in a rough cut of the movie. Reaction to her vocals on the track was negative, however, and Melissa Etheridge was brought in to re-record the vocals for the film’s third test screening (still preceded by DNG Groove). This version was included as the sixth track on a planned I’ll Do Anything album. While Prince was not directly involved in this version, it is included in the listing here as his own version remains unreleased and was intended as a demo for the soundtrack version. When preview audience reactions to the music were overwhelmingly negative, all production numbers from the film were cut, and the album was abandoned. The song remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Mid-April 1992 Unidentified hotel room,
Melbourne, Australia 		Basic tracking (demo version)
Mid-late 1992 - 1993 Studio information needed Rough demo with Patti Lupone vocals (no Prince input)
Mid-late 1992 - 1993 Studio information needed Basic tracking (I’ll Do Anything movie version, no Prince input); Julie Kavner vocals
Mid-late 1992 - 1993 Studio information needed Lead vocal overdubs by Melissa Etheridge (I’ll Do Anything movie version, no Prince input)
Recording Personnel

Prince demo


I’ll Do Anything Julie Kavner movie version


I’ll Do Anything Melissa Etheridge movie version


Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
I Can’t Love U Anymore Demo Recorded mid-April 1992
I Can’t Love U Anymore Studio Rough demo with Patti Lupone vocals
DNG Groove / I Can’t Love U Anymore Studio I’ll Do Anything movie version with Julie Kavner vocals
DNG Groove / I Can’t Love U Anymore Studio I’ll Do Anything movie version with Melissa Etheridge vocals


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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