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|introduction              = '''P. Control''' (a.k.a. '''Pussy Control''') is the first track on [[Prince]]’s 17th album [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], his first under the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]. Earlier in 1995, however, the track (as '''Pussy Control''') had been available as the first track on a [[Single: P. Control|Pussy Control]] promo single. In July 1995, clips of three remixes of the track were included on [[Album: The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)|The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)]] promo cassette given to attendees of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versace Versace] collection of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_fashion_week Paris Fashion Week]. A [[Single: P. Control|maxi-single]] with different remixes was compiled around the same time but it was not released. In December 1995, a new cassette single of [[Single: P. Control|P. Control]] was given to attendees of the ''VH1 Fashion and Music Awards'', containing two remixes of the track. In 1998, the '''Club Mix''' (now simply known as '''P. Control''') was included as the eighth track on the third disc of [[Prince]]’s 20th album [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]] (his fourth under the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]).
|introduction              = '''P. Control''' (a.k.a. '''Pussy Control''') is the first track on [[Prince]]’s 17th album [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], his first under the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]. Earlier in 1995, however, the track (as '''Pussy Control''') had been available as the first track on a [[Single: P. Control|Pussy Control]] promo single. In July 1995, clips of three remixes of the track were included on [[Album: The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)|The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)]] promo cassette given to attendees of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versace Versace] collection of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_fashion_week Paris Fashion Week]. A [[Single: P. Control|maxi-single]] with different remixes was compiled around the same time but it was not released. In December 1995, a new cassette single of [[Single: P. Control|P. Control]] was given to attendees of the ''VH1 Fashion and Music Awards'', containing two remixes of the track. In 1998, the '''Club Mix''' (now simply known as '''P. Control''') was included as the eighth track on the third disc of [[Prince]]’s 20th album [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]] (his fourth under the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]).


Basic tracking for the original version (known as '''Pussy Control''') took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_25|25 July 1994]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (the same day as horn overdubs on [[Realize]]). [[Prince]] premiered the song at [[25 July 1994|Glam Slam, Minneapolis, Minnesota]] that night by playing it directly from CD during the concert. The track was included as the first track on an August 1994 configuration of [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], and was kept as the opening track on a [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 13|13 October 1994]] configuration. The song was renamed '''P. Control''' when it was added to the album due to concerns that retailers would not carry the album with a first track containing the word "Pussy" in its title. Additional recording took place at some point in 1994, but recording dates are not known. Remixes were made in 1994-5, including a version containing spoken vocals in French by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Webb Veronica Webb] titled '''Chatounette Controle''' (literally translated as "Little kitten control"), but again, recording dates are not known. Some remixes of the track were planned for inclusion on a planned [[Single: Eye Hate U|The Hate Experience]] EP release, but it is not known which remixes, and the final release did not include any remixes of this track.
Basic tracking for the original version (known as '''Pussy Control''') took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_25|25 July 1994]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (the same day as horn overdubs on [[Realize]]). Much like [[Ripopgodazippa]], '''Pussy Control''' was based around a bass line and a beat created by [[Sonny T.]] and [[Michael B.]], although they are uncredited. [[Prince]] premiered the song at [[25 July 1994|Glam Slam, Minneapolis, Minnesota]] that night by playing it directly from CD during the concert.  
 
'''Pussy Control''' was included as the first track on an August 1994 configuration of [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], and was kept as the opening track on a [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 13|13 October 1994]] configuration. The song was renamed '''P. Control''' when it was added to the album due to concerns that retailers would not carry the album with a first track containing the word "Pussy" in its title. Additional recording took place at some point in 1994, but recording dates are not known. Remixes were made in 1994-5, including a version containing spoken vocals in French by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Webb Veronica Webb] titled '''Chatounette Controle''' (literally translated as "Little kitten control"), but again, recording dates are not known. Some remixes of the track were planned for inclusion on a planned [[Single: Eye Hate U|The Hate Experience]] EP release, but it is not known which remixes, and the final release did not include any remixes of this track.


The '''House Mix''' of the track includes [[Prince]]’s rap from some versions of [[Get Wild]], and includes a musical finale reused from [[Mad]].
The '''House Mix''' of the track includes [[Prince]]’s rap from some versions of [[Get Wild]], and includes a musical finale reused from [[Mad]].

Revision as of 16:14, 28 August 2023

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P. Control

from the album The Gold Experience


from the album Crystal Ball


single art for P. Control
Song details
Performer:
First Released: Unknown date 1995 - Pussy Control promo single (as "Pussy Control")

26 September 1995 - The Gold Experience album (first commercial release)

Album(s): The Gold Experience

Crystal Ball
Anthology: 1995-2010
The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)

Writer(s): Prince (as )
Producer(s): Prince (as )
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • 1994, 1995 (sometimes in House Mix version), 1996 (House Mix version)

P. Control (a.k.a. Pussy Control) is the first track on Prince’s 17th album The Gold Experience, his first under the name . Earlier in 1995, however, the track (as Pussy Control) had been available as the first track on a Pussy Control promo single. In July 1995, clips of three remixes of the track were included on The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) promo cassette given to attendees of the Versace collection of Paris Fashion Week. A maxi-single with different remixes was compiled around the same time but it was not released. In December 1995, a new cassette single of P. Control was given to attendees of the VH1 Fashion and Music Awards, containing two remixes of the track. In 1998, the Club Mix (now simply known as P. Control) was included as the eighth track on the third disc of Prince’s 20th album Crystal Ball (his fourth under the name ).

Basic tracking for the original version (known as Pussy Control) took place on 25 July 1994 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (the same day as horn overdubs on Realize). Much like Ripopgodazippa, Pussy Control was based around a bass line and a beat created by Sonny T. and Michael B., although they are uncredited. Prince premiered the song at Glam Slam, Minneapolis, Minnesota that night by playing it directly from CD during the concert.

Pussy Control was included as the first track on an August 1994 configuration of The Gold Experience, and was kept as the opening track on a 13 October 1994 configuration. The song was renamed P. Control when it was added to the album due to concerns that retailers would not carry the album with a first track containing the word "Pussy" in its title. Additional recording took place at some point in 1994, but recording dates are not known. Remixes were made in 1994-5, including a version containing spoken vocals in French by Veronica Webb titled Chatounette Controle (literally translated as "Little kitten control"), but again, recording dates are not known. Some remixes of the track were planned for inclusion on a planned The Hate Experience EP release, but it is not known which remixes, and the final release did not include any remixes of this track.

The House Mix of the track includes Prince’s rap from some versions of Get Wild, and includes a musical finale reused from Mad.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
25 July 1994 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
Summer 1994 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Additional recording
1994-5 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Several remixes, overdubs and additional recording
Recording Personnel

All versions (except where noted)

  • Prince (as ) - all vocals and instruments


House Mix

Chatounette Controle

  • Prince (as ) - all instruments (assumed) and vocals
  • Veronica Webb - vocals
  • unidentified male - vocals

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
P. Control 5:59 The Gold Experience

Pussy Control promo
Anthology: 1995-2010

Studio a.k.a. Pussy Control
P. Control (Club Mix) 6:02 P. Control promo Remix Additional production and remix by Kirk Johnson
P. Control (Club Mix Edit) 3:04 The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) Remix edit Edit of remix above
P. Control (Club Mix) 5:59 Crystal Ball Remix Slightly alternate mix of remix above
P. Control (Control Tempo) (Edit) 1:23 The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) Remix edit Edit of unreleased remix
P. Control (House Mix) 5:43 P. Control promo Re-recording Re-recording including portions of Get Wild and Mad; also contains uncredited clip of Club Mix listed above
Chatounette Controle 2:25 The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) Remix Remix containing conversation in French between Veronica Webb and an unidentified male
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
P. Control Unreleased video Promo video Possibly a clip only, rather than a full video
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
P. Control (House Mix) 4:03 Live awards show TV performance Live 3 December 1995, 1st VH-1 Fashion & Music Awards, Lexington Avenue Armory, New York, NY, USA; includes portions of Get Wild and Mad
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
P. Control Studio Original version, premiered at Glam Slam, Minneapolis, Minnesota
P. Control (Control Tempo Mix) Remix Full version of released Club Tempo Edit listed above
Pussy Control (Rave Tempo) Remix Additional production and remix by Kirk Johnson. Planned for a maxi-single release
Pussy Control (One Last Stroke) Remix Additional production and remix by Kirk Johnson. Planned for a maxi-single release
Pussy Control (7" Clean Edit) Edit Planned for a maxi-single release
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • The lyrics paraphrase "A-Tisket, A-Tasket", a late nineteenth century nursery rhyme, that starts: A-tisket a-tasket. A green and yellow basket
  • P. Control contains a scream lifted from The Hollywood Edge Sound Effects Library: The Premier Edition – 13 (called Three Female Screams) also used on We March.
  • Veronica Webb does the french spoken part on the Chatounette Control remix also conducted an interview of and The New Power Generation in March 1995 for the The Sunday Show (BBC1).

  • promo CD label for P. Control
References
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