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Betcha By Golly Wow! is a cover version of the song by The Stylistics (from their 1971 debut album The Stylistics, originally titled Betcha By Golly, Wow), but before that released by Connie Stevens under the title Keep Growing Strong in 1970. It is the sixth track on the first disc of Prince’s 19th album Emancipation, the third album to be credited to  . Two weeks after the album’s release, Betcha By Golly, Wow! was released as the album’s first single. The release on the album and the single marks the first time Prince/ released a studio cover version.
Basic tracking dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in October or early November 1995 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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Recording Information
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Recording Sessions
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Studio
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Additional info
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| October 1995 - early November 1995
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Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
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Tracking
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Recording Personnel
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Versions
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Released Versions
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Video Versions
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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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| Betcha By Golly Wow!
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4:02
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Promotional release only
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Promo video
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See Betcha By Golly Wow! video for more details; includes clip of Jam Of The Year
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| Betcha By Golly Wow!
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3:25
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Promotional release only
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Promo video
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Slight variation broadcast on BBC’s Top Of The Pops; see Betcha By Golly Wow! video for more details
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Additional Information
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See also
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Trivia
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- The song’s release marks the first time Prince/ released a studio cover version.
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