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|performer                = [[Flash]]
|performer                = [[Flash]]
|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon John Lennon] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney Paul McCartney]
|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon John Lennon] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney Paul McCartney]; additional rap by [[Tony M.]] <small>(assumed)</small>
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
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|introduction              = '''Day Tripper''' is an unreleased cover version by [[Flash]] of the song by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles The Beatles] (written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon John Lennon] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney Paul McCartney], released as a double a-sided single in 1965 with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Can_Work_It_Out We Can Work It Out]).  
|introduction              = '''Day Tripper''' is an unreleased cover version by [[Flash]] of the song by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles The Beatles] (written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon John Lennon] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney Paul McCartney], released as a double a-sided single in 1965 with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Can_Work_It_Out We Can Work It Out]).  


It was recorded in late 1989 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, during the same set of sessions as [[Good Body Every Evening]] and a cover version of [[Fire]], during the last set of sessions for the [[Album: Flash (1990)|Flash]] album.
It was recorded in late 1989 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, during the same set of sessions as [[Good Body Every Evening]] and a cover version of [[Fire]], during the last set of sessions for the [[Album: Flash (1990)|Flash]] album. [[Flash]]’s version of '''Day Tripper''' contains additional rap parts by [[Tony M.]] (his part may have been added later) and a horn motif reminiscent of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown James Brown]’s [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Pants_(James_Brown_song) Hot Pants] also used in [[It’s Gonna Be Beautiful Night]].  
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
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|date                      = 1990 / 1991 (assumed)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
|additional info          = additional work including rap overdub (assumed)
}}
}}
|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
*[[Margie Cox]] - lead vocals
*[[Margie Cox]] - lead vocals
*[[Tony M.]] - rap
*[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted (assumed)
*[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted (assumed)
*[[Michael B.]] - drums (possible, but uncertain)
*[[Michael B.]] - drums (possible, but uncertain)
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*[[Billy Franze]] - guitar (possible, but uncertain)
*[[Billy Franze]] - guitar (possible, but uncertain)
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - piano (possible, but uncertain)
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - piano (possible, but uncertain)
*[[Jason 'JP' Delaire]] - saxophone (possible, but uncertain)
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|3= Recorded late 1989
|3= Recorded late 1989
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|3= With additional rap parts by [[Tony M.]]
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Revision as of 16:39, 30 March 2022

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Day Tripper
Song details
Performer: Flash
Writer(s): John Lennon and Paul McCartney; additional rap by Tony M. (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

Day Tripper is an unreleased cover version by Flash of the song by The Beatles (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, released as a double a-sided single in 1965 with We Can Work It Out).

It was recorded in late 1989 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, during the same set of sessions as Good Body Every Evening and a cover version of Fire, during the last set of sessions for the Flash album. Flash’s version of Day Tripper contains additional rap parts by Tony M. (his part may have been added later) and a horn motif reminiscent of James Brown’s Hot Pants also used in It’s Gonna Be Beautiful Night.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
November 1989 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Tracking
1990 / 1991 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) additional work including rap overdub (assumed)
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Day Tripper Studio Recorded late 1989
Day Tripper Studio With additional rap parts by Tony M.


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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