Dandelion

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Dandelion

Song details Performer: NPG Q Writer(s): Marcus Anderson Producer(s): Prince (assumed) Live Appearances First and last live appearance: This track is known to have been performed live by Prince Performed regularly on tour: none Performed occasionally in shows: 2014 (by NPG Q without Prince)

Dandelion is an unreleased track written by Marcus Anderson and recorded in August 2014 by NPG Q, a band consisting of John Blackwell, Marcus Anderson, Andrew Gouché and Xavier Taplin. The basis for the track was recorded live during a show by NPG Q on 10 August 2014 (a.m.) at Paisley Park Studios ('NPGMC Room') in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Prince added his guitar parts later in August. The song was originally thought to be co-written by Prince and Marcus Anderson but Anderson has since confirmed that he was misquoted and is in fact the sole author of the track, the inspiration coming from a story Prince told him about his father. Dandelion was intended for an album by NPG Q, a project that was abandoned when John Blackwell left to tour with D’Angelo in October 2014. Marcus Anderson re-recorded the track with other musicians and released it in 2017 on his “Limited Edition” album. The version with Prince’s instrumental and production inputs remains unreleased. Recording Information Recording Sessions Date Studio Additional info 10 August 2014 (a.m.) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Live recording Mid-August 2014 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Studio recording (with guitar overdubs by Prince) Recording Personnel John Blackwell - drums Andrew Gouché - bass Marcus Anderson - saxophone Xavier Taplin - keyboards Prince - guitar Versions Unreleased Versions Title Version Additional Info Dandelion Live Recording 10 August 2014 (a.m.) Paisley Park version; non-overdubbed live recording (no Prince input) Dandelion Live Version with overdubs With guitar overdubs by Prince

Additional Information See also Trivia NPG Q unreleased album Unreleased Songs References Book: Prince 1958-2016: Stories from the Purple Underground, Mobeen Azhar (2016) Press: First report on Supermoon recording session with NPJazz (Ontheone blogspot: 10 August 2014). Social Media: Hanging out with @Prince at #PaisleyPark mixing some new music from the live recording!!! by nikwestbass (tumblr: 10 August 2014).

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