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|introduction              = '''21 Guns''' (speculative title) is an unreleased track originally believed to have been recorded in July 1987 as a piano demo at either [[Prince]]’s [[Galpin Blvd Home Studio]] or [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It is not known if the track was re-recorded in the studio.
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|introduction              = '''21 Guns''' (speculative title) is an unreleased track originally believed to have been recorded somewhere between 1998 and late 2000 as a piano demo at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It is not known if the track was re-recorded in the studio as such, but it bares striking similarities in chord progression to the song later released as [[Contest Song]].
 
   
 
   
The song was never included on any known configuration of the [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] album, which he was working on at the time, or any other projects.
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|date                      = July 1987
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|date                      = 1998-2000
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA <br>or<br>
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)<br>
[[Galpin Blvd Home Studio]]<br>Chanhassen, Minnesota
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|additional info          = Demo recording
 
|additional info          = Demo recording
 
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|recording personnel      =  
*[[Prince]] - vocals and piano (assumed)
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|trivia                    = The title of this song is a reference to the customary 21-gun salute. This salute is performed in honor of a person who has fallen.
 
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
 
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|categories                = [[Category:1987]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1987]]
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Latest revision as of 08:37, 9 February 2023

20 (A Girl And Her Puppy)   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   40 Ounces
21 Guns

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Song details
Performer: Prince
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
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

21 Guns (speculative title) is an unreleased track originally believed to have been recorded somewhere between 1998 and late 2000 as a piano demo at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It is not known if the track was re-recorded in the studio as such, but it bares striking similarities in chord progression to the song later released as Contest Song.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1998-2000 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
Demo recording
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
21 Guns Studio


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia

  • The title of this song is a reference to the customary 21-gun salute. This salute is performed in honor of a person who has fallen.

References
20 (A Girl And Her Puppy)   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   40 Ounces