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|introduction          = '''2020''' is an unreleased song recorded in the first half of 1995 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It was included as the fifth track on a July 1995, configuration of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], and remained as the fifth track on another 1995 configuration. The track was removed as the album underwent many changes, however.
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|introduction          = '''2020''' is an unreleased song recorded in the first half of 1995 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It was included as the seventh track on the 1995 [[Album: New World|New World]] album project, a precursor to what became the album [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] and subsequently as the fifth track on a July 1995, configuration of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], as well as  on another 1995 configuration. The track was removed as the album underwent many changes, however, and remains unreleased.
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The opening lyrics of the song (''"The year is 2020. And in the club - Love4OneAnother. Students dance to the heartbeat of the drum"'') are featured in the booklet of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] to describe the track [[The Human Body]].  
 
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|date                    = Early-mid 1995
 
|date                    = Early-mid 1995
 
|studio                  = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|studio                  = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
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|trivia                    = The song '''2020''' was recorded, and is set, chronologically between [[1999]] and [[2045: Radical Man]].
 
|trivia                    = The song '''2020''' was recorded, and is set, chronologically between [[1999]] and [[2045: Radical Man]].
 
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
 
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
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* [[Album:_New_World|New World]] unreleased album
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
 
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|categories                = [[Category:1995]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1995]]
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|categories                = [[Category:1995]][[Category:Recorded 1995]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]]
 
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Latest revision as of 16:26, 8 August 2022

1999   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   2045: Radical Man
2020

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Song details
Performer: Prince (as SymbolSmallerBlue.png)
Writer(s): Prince (as SymbolSmallerBlue.png) (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (as SymbolSmallerBlue.png)
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

2020 is an unreleased song recorded in the first half of 1995 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It was included as the seventh track on the 1995 New World album project, a precursor to what became the album Emancipation and subsequently as the fifth track on a July 1995, configuration of Emancipation, as well as on another 1995 configuration. The track was removed as the album underwent many changes, however, and remains unreleased.

The opening lyrics of the song ("The year is 2020. And in the club - Love4OneAnother. Students dance to the heartbeat of the drum") are featured in the booklet of Emancipation to describe the track The Human Body.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early-mid 1995 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince (as SymbolSmallerBlue.png) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
  • Mayte - vocals

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
2020 Studio Recorded early-mid 1995


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
1999   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   2045: Radical Man