Cool is the fourth track on The Time's first album The Time, and, in late Summer 1981, Cool was released as the album's second single. The song was written by Prince (music) and Dez Dickerson (lyrics), although the album does not contain any writing credits.
While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking took place in April 1981 at Prince's Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA (along with the rest of the album). As with much of the rest of the album, the recording mostly features only Prince and Morris Day, although Lisa Coleman appears on background vocals.
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Recording Information
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Recording Sessions
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Date
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Studio
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Additional info
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April 1981
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Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA
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Initial tracking
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Recording Personnel
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- Morris Day - vocals and drums
- Prince - background vocals and all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
- Lisa Coleman - background vocals (listed as "various girlfriends")
- Sue Ann Carwell - background vocals (listed as "various girlfriends")
- Jellybean Johnson - credited for drums, but did not participate
- Terry Lewis - credited for bass guitar and vocals, but did not participate
- Jesse Johnson - credited for guitar and vocals, but did not participate
- Jimmy Jam - credited for keyboards and vocals, but did not participate
- Monte Moir - credited for keyboards and vocals, but did not participate
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Versions
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Released Versions
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Title
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Length
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Released
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Version
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Additional info
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Cool
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10:06
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The Time
Cool single
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Studio
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Cool (Part 1)
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3:12
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Cool single
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Edit
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Cool (Edit) (Mono)
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3:12
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Cool promo
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Edit mono
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Mono version of edit above
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Cool (Part 2)
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3:06
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Cool single
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Edit
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Video Versions
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Title
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Length
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Released
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Version
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Additional info
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Cool
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?:??
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Promotional release only
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Promo video
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Broadcasts/streaming (only)
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