Difference between revisions of "A Woman’s Gotta Have It"

From Prince Vault
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(9 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{song-2|
 
{{song-2|
|song name                = A Woman's Gotta Have It
+
|song name                = A Woman’s Gotta Have It
 
|single image              = [[File:1800newfunk_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: 1-800 New Funk]]
 
|single image              = [[File:1800newfunk_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: 1-800 New Funk]]
 
|performer                = [[Nona Gaye]]
 
|performer                = [[Nona Gaye]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 12|12 August 1994]] - [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] album
+
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_12|12 July 1994]] (advanced release for a signing session) <br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 12|12 August 1994]] (worldwide release)
 
|album(s)                  = [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]]
 
|album(s)                  = [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]]
|writer(s)                = Bobby Womack, Linda Womack and Darryl Carter
+
|writer(s)                = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Womack Bobby Womack], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Womack Linda Womack] and Darryl Carter
 
|producer(s)              = [[Ricky Peterson]]
 
|producer(s)              = [[Ricky Peterson]]
 
|previous song            = [[A Case Of U]]
 
|previous song            = [[A Case Of U]]
 
|next song                = [[After Hi School]]
 
|next song                = [[After Hi School]]
|introduction              = '''A Woman's Gotta Have It''' by [[Nona Gaye]], a cover of the Bobby Womack song '''Woman's Gotta Have It''' (from his 1972 album ''Understanding'', and also released as a single) is the tenth track on the album [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], recorded by other [[Paisley Park Records]] artists).
+
|introduction              = '''A Woman’s Gotta Have It''' by [[Nona Gaye]], a cover of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Womack Bobby Womack] song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman%27s_Gotta_Have_It_(song) '''Woman’s Gotta Have It'''] (from his 1972 album [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding_(Bobby_Womack_album) ''Understanding''], and also released as a single) is the tenth track on the album [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], recorded by other [[Paisley Park Records]] artists).
  
 
While specific recording dates are not known, it is likely the track was recorded between Summer 1993, and Spring 1994, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It is not known if the song was intended for any other project prior to its inclusion on [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]].
 
While specific recording dates are not known, it is likely the track was recorded between Summer 1993, and Spring 1994, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It is not known if the song was intended for any other project prior to its inclusion on [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]].
Line 15: Line 15:
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
|date                      = Summer 1993 - Spring 1994
 
|date                      = Summer 1993 - Spring 1994
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
+
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking
+
|additional info          = Tracking
 
}}
 
}}
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
|recording personnel      =  
Line 28: Line 28:
 
|line =
 
|line =
 
{{Songline|
 
{{Songline|
|1= '''A Woman's Gotta Have It'''
+
|1= '''A Woman’s Gotta Have It'''
 
|2= 4:30
 
|2= 4:30
 
|3= [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]]
 
|3= [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]]
 
|4= Studio
 
|4= Studio
 
|5=  
 
|5=  
 +
}}
 +
{{Songline|
 +
|1= '''A Woman’s Gotta Have It'''
 +
|2= 1:34
 +
|3= [https://www.discogs.com/fr/release/13497955-Various-The-Bellmark-Times-94-Sampler The Bellmark Times - '94 Sampler]
 +
|4= Excerpt
 +
|5= clip only
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
Line 42: Line 49:
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed occasionally in = none
 
|performed occasionally in = none
 +
|trivia                    =
 
|see also                  = [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] album
 
|see also                  = [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] album
 
* [[Nona Gaye]]
 
* [[Nona Gaye]]
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
|categories                = [[Category:1993]][[Category:1994]][[Category:Cover Songs]][[Category:Cover Songs (Studio)]][[Category:Recorded 1993]]
+
|categories                = [[Category:1994]][[Category:Recorded 1993]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Prince contribution)‏‎‏‎]][[Category:Cover Songs]][[Category:Cover Songs (Studio)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]]
 
}}
 
}}

Latest revision as of 13:09, 17 September 2022

A Case Of U   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   After Hi School
A Woman’s Gotta Have It

1800newfunk album.jpg
Song details
Performer: Nona Gaye
First Released: 12 July 1994 (advanced release for a signing session)
12 August 1994 (worldwide release)
Album(s): 1-800 New Funk
Writer(s): Bobby Womack, Linda Womack and Darryl Carter
Producer(s): Ricky Peterson
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

A Woman’s Gotta Have It by Nona Gaye, a cover of the Bobby Womack song Woman’s Gotta Have It (from his 1972 album Understanding, and also released as a single) is the tenth track on the album 1-800 New Funk (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by Prince/SymbolSmallerBlue.png, recorded by other Paisley Park Records artists).

While specific recording dates are not known, it is likely the track was recorded between Summer 1993, and Spring 1994, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It is not known if the song was intended for any other project prior to its inclusion on 1-800 New Funk.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Summer 1993 - Spring 1994 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
A Woman’s Gotta Have It 4:30 1-800 New Funk Studio
A Woman’s Gotta Have It 1:34 The Bellmark Times - '94 Sampler Excerpt clip only



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
A Case Of U   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   After Hi School