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|album name = Closer Than Close | |album name = Closer Than Close | ||
|album image = [[Image:Closerthanclose album.jpg|200px|Closer Than Close (cover art)]] <br> <br>[[File:Closerthanclose20th album.jpg|200px|Closer Than Close 20th Anniversary Edition (cover art)]] | |album image = [[Image:Closerthanclose album.jpg|200px|Closer Than Close (cover art)]] <br> <br>[[File:Closerthanclose20th album.jpg|200px|Closer Than Close 20th Anniversary Edition (cover art)]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_13|13 June 1995]] | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_13|13 June 1995]] <br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 8|8 December 2015]] (20th Anniversary Edition) |
− | |length = 65:41 - US version<br>72:03 - international version<br>73:57 - Japanese version | + | |length = 65:41 - US version<br>72:03 - international version<br>73:57 - Japanese version<br>140:15 - 20th Anniversary Edition |
|label = Motown Records | |label = Motown Records | ||
|studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
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− | ''' | + | '''Sessions and compiling''' |
− | Work on a solo [[Rosie Gaines]] album began while she was still a member of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] band, in 1990 ([[I Want U]] was first recorded in late 1989, before work on the album commenced). Work continued until September 1991, when she and [[Prince]] fell out regarding her solo career. She was contracted to [[Paisley Park Records]], however, and continued to work on the album without [[Prince]] following her departure from the band (after the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]). | + | Work on a solo [[Rosie Gaines]] album began while she was still a member of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] band, in 1990 ([[I Want U]] was first recorded in late 1989, before work on the album commenced). Work continued until September 1991, when she and [[Prince]] fell out regarding her solo career. She was contracted to [[Paisley Park Records]], however, and continued to work on the album without [[Prince]] following her departure from the band (after the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]). The album became known as [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]]. |
− | + | After [[Paisley Park Records]] closed, she worked on the album further, renamed it '''Closer Than Close''' and took it to Motown Records. One version of [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] was released as a digital download in 2009; see that album’s listing for details. | |
Other tracks containing input by [[Prince]] which were recorded for potential inclusion on the album included [[Streetwalker]], [[In The Name Of Love]] (both of which remain unreleased), [[Hold Me]] (later released by [[Jevetta Steele]], [[Pain]] (later released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]) and [[Hit U In The Socket]] (later released by the [[NPG Music Club]]). Additionally, [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]] (a cover version of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] track from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(Bob_Marley_%26_The_Wailers_album) Exodus], 1977) was originally recorded with musical contributions by [[Prince]], before being re-recorded without [[Prince]] input and released on the album albeit some of his background vocals were kept. | Other tracks containing input by [[Prince]] which were recorded for potential inclusion on the album included [[Streetwalker]], [[In The Name Of Love]] (both of which remain unreleased), [[Hold Me]] (later released by [[Jevetta Steele]], [[Pain]] (later released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]) and [[Hit U In The Socket]] (later released by the [[NPG Music Club]]). Additionally, [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]] (a cover version of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] track from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(Bob_Marley_%26_The_Wailers_album) Exodus], 1977) was originally recorded with musical contributions by [[Prince]], before being re-recorded without [[Prince]] input and released on the album albeit some of his background vocals were kept. | ||
− | It is worth noting also that the versions of [[I Want U|I Want U (Inner City Blue)]] and [[My Tender Heart]] released in | + | It is worth noting also that the versions of [[I Want U|I Want U (Inner City Blue)]] and [[My Tender Heart]] released in 2009 on [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] are earlier versions of the recordings of the tracks than those included on '''Closer Than Close'''. |
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The album did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, and reached only number 99 on the Billboard R&B Chart. The album produced two singles : [[I Want U]] and ''Are Your Ready''. [[I Want U]] reached number 90 on the US Billboard R&B Chart and number 28 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play Chart. ''Are You Ready'' did not chart. The song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closer_than_Close_(Rosie_Gaines_song) Closer Than Close] was remixed and released in 1997 by Bigbang Records and became a club hit. | The album did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, and reached only number 99 on the Billboard R&B Chart. The album produced two singles : [[I Want U]] and ''Are Your Ready''. [[I Want U]] reached number 90 on the US Billboard R&B Chart and number 28 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play Chart. ''Are You Ready'' did not chart. The song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closer_than_Close_(Rosie_Gaines_song) Closer Than Close] was remixed and released in 1997 by Bigbang Records and became a club hit. | ||
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+ | In 2015, the album was re-released digitally in an expanded version (with previously unreleased songs and versions) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original release. | ||
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|musicians = [[Rosie Gaines]] - vocals, keyboards; background vocals on [[I Want U]],[[My Tender Heart]] and [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]] | |musicians = [[Rosie Gaines]] - vocals, keyboards; background vocals on [[I Want U]],[[My Tender Heart]] and [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]] | ||
*James Behringer - lead guitar on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | *James Behringer - lead guitar on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | ||
− | *[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - guitar on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | + | *[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - guitar on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) and all instruments except where noted on [[I Want U]] (Paisley Version) (assumed) |
*[[Ricky Peterson]] - synth bass, organ & keyboards | *[[Ricky Peterson]] - synth bass, organ & keyboards | ||
*[[Kirk Johnson]] - percussion & drum programming on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | *[[Kirk Johnson]] - percussion & drum programming on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | ||
− | *[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | + | *[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) and [[I Want U]] (Paisley Version) |
− | *[[Atlanta Bliss|Matt "Atlanta Bliss" Blistan]] - trumpet on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | + | *[[Atlanta Bliss|Matt "Atlanta Bliss" Blistan]] - trumpet on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) and [[I Want U]] (Paisley Version) |
*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | *[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | ||
*[[Paul Peterson]] - bass on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | *[[Paul Peterson]] - bass on [[I Want U]] (Purple Version) | ||
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*[[Tom Tucker]] - engineer | *[[Tom Tucker]] - engineer | ||
*Lee Blaske - string arrangements on [[My Tender Heart]] | *Lee Blaske - string arrangements on [[My Tender Heart]] | ||
− | |thanks = Thank You’s. | + | |thanks = Thank You’s. I’d like to take this moment to express my gratitude, thanks and praise to the everliving force of love, life and creation which brought and protects me here in this place I call universe… |
*Thank You… To my mother (Mattie Gaines) and father (Curtis West) for the cheers and the laughter, without your encouragement, love, understanding and wisdom, I couldn’t have done this. You are the best parents a daughter could wish for. | *Thank You… To my mother (Mattie Gaines) and father (Curtis West) for the cheers and the laughter, without your encouragement, love, understanding and wisdom, I couldn’t have done this. You are the best parents a daughter could wish for. | ||
*To my daughter Latoya, thank you for the loving help – you’ve been a good ear, a good fiend and a good daughter. Thank you for your input on the album. | *To my daughter Latoya, thank you for the loving help – you’ve been a good ear, a good fiend and a good daughter. Thank you for your input on the album. | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
− | |item1 = [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] | + | |item1 = [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]]<br>(Album) |
|image1 = [[File:ConcreteJungle-album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Concrete Jungle]] | |image1 = [[File:ConcreteJungle-album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Concrete Jungle]] | ||
− | |item2 = | + | |item2 = [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]]<br>(Album) |
− | |image2 = | + | |image2 = [[File:Tryme album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Try Me]] |
}} | }} | ||
|charts = | |charts = | ||
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|album promotion = Information needed. | |album promotion = Information needed. | ||
|trivia = A remix of the title track "Closer Than Close" by DJ Hippie Torrales and Mark Mendoza was released by Bigbang Records two years after the release of the album. This remix became a hit (#4 in the UK Singles Chart and #6 in the US Hot Dance Club Play) has sold over 8 million copies and earned Rosie Gaines a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOBO_Awards#1997 MOBO Award] for Best International Single in 1997. | |trivia = A remix of the title track "Closer Than Close" by DJ Hippie Torrales and Mark Mendoza was released by Bigbang Records two years after the release of the album. This remix became a hit (#4 in the UK Singles Chart and #6 in the US Hot Dance Club Play) has sold over 8 million copies and earned Rosie Gaines a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOBO_Awards#1997 MOBO Award] for Best International Single in 1997. | ||
+ | *[[Rosie Gaines]]’ albums [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] (released in 1995), [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]] (planned for 1994 and released in 2005) and [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] (planned for 1993 and released in 2009) were recorded around the same period (between 1990 and 1995 during her tenure with [[Prince]] as a band member or as a [[Paisley Park Records]] act, and the year following the closing of his label). They share several tracks in common, although some versions may be different. No less than eight songs that were on the 1995 [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] will be re-released on [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] ("Concrete Jungle", "Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind", "Googaga (Making It Up As We Go Along)", "I Almost Lost You", [[I Want U]], [[My Tender Heart]], "Do What You Wanna Do" and "Ooh La La"). Both "Do What You Wanna Do" and "Ooh La La" were also included on [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]]. | ||
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|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)]] '' |
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