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Chronologically, the earliest written track on the album is [[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]], which is also among [[Prince]]'s most-recorded songs. Initially the track was recorded in 1976 as a home recording on a basic cassette recorder, featuring some lyrics that were changed or removed for later recordings. It was then re-recorded twice in Summer 1978 at [[Prince]]'s [[France Avenue Home Studio]] in Edina, Minnesota; once with [[Prince]] on vocals and once with [[Sue Ann Carwell]] on vocals. It was re-recorded again on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_1|1 April 1982]], at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California, which is the version featured on this album. This version was worked on further in 1986 and was submitted to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson Michael Jackson] for use on his album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_(album) Bad]. When it did not get included on Jackson's album [[Prince]] offered it to [[Taja Sevelle]], who for her version simply replaced [[Prince]]'s own vocals. It was released in 1987 as the second track on [[Taja Sevelle]]'s first album [[Album: Taja Sevelle|Taja Sevelle]] and, in early 1988 was released as the album's second single.<br> | Chronologically, the earliest written track on the album is [[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]], which is also among [[Prince]]'s most-recorded songs. Initially the track was recorded in 1976 as a home recording on a basic cassette recorder, featuring some lyrics that were changed or removed for later recordings. It was then re-recorded twice in Summer 1978 at [[Prince]]'s [[France Avenue Home Studio]] in Edina, Minnesota; once with [[Prince]] on vocals and once with [[Sue Ann Carwell]] on vocals. It was re-recorded again on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_1|1 April 1982]], at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California, which is the version featured on this album. This version was worked on further in 1986 and was submitted to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson Michael Jackson] for use on his album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_(album) Bad]. When it did not get included on Jackson's album [[Prince]] offered it to [[Taja Sevelle]], who for her version simply replaced [[Prince]]'s own vocals. It was released in 1987 as the second track on [[Taja Sevelle]]'s first album [[Album: Taja Sevelle|Taja Sevelle]] and, in early 1988 was released as the album's second single.<br> | ||
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[[Make-Up]] is the oldest recording on this compilation and originally recorded for [[Vanity 6]]. While specific recording dates are unknown<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE -->, basic tracking took place in Summer 1981 at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It was released as the sixth track on [[Vanity 6]]'s first and only album [[Album: Vanity 6|Vanity 6]]. The track was included as the b-side of [[Single: He's So Dull|He's So Dull]], the album's third single, and soon after also the b-side of [[Single: Drive Me Wild|Drive Me Wild]], the album's fourth and final single.<br> | [[Make-Up]] is the oldest recording on this compilation and originally recorded for [[Vanity 6]]. While specific recording dates are unknown<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE -->, basic tracking took place in Summer 1981 at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It was released as the sixth track on [[Vanity 6]]'s first and only album [[Album: Vanity 6|Vanity 6]]. The track was included as the b-side of [[Single: He's So Dull|He's So Dull]], the album's third single, and soon after also the b-side of [[Single: Drive Me Wild|Drive Me Wild]], the album's fourth and final single.<br> | ||
− | [[Gigolos Get Lonely Too]], although written solely by [[Prince]] was intended for [[The Time]] and was credited to [[Morris Day]] when it appeared as the fifth track on their second album [[Album: What Time Is It?|What Time Is It?]], and was released as the album's third [[Single: Gigolos Get Lonely Too|single]]. Basic tracking likely<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE --> took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_11|11 January 1982]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California.<br>[[You're My Love]] was written by [[Prince]], using the pseudonym [[Joey Coco]] when released , the first time this pseudonym had been used officially. The song was featured as the third track on American country music singer-songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Rogers Kenny Rogers]' album [[Album: They Don't Make Them Like They Used To|They Don't Make Them Like They Used To]], and as s b-side of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Milsap Ronnie Misap] and Kenny Rogers' single [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Make_No_Mistake,_He%27s_Mine#Ronnie_Milsap_and_Kenny_Rogers_recording Make No Mistake, She's Mine]. Although exact recording dates are not known<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE -->, basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place in Spring-Summer 1982 at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]]. which is the version on this release. [[Clare Fischer]] added orchestral overdubs in May 1986, by which time the song was attributed to [[Prince and the Revolution]], but Kenny Rogers and his band re-recorded the song in 1986. Kenny Rogers' version of the song contains no musical input by [[Prince]] or [[Clare Fischer]]. <!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE --><br> | + | <br> |
+ | [[Gigolos Get Lonely Too]], although written solely by [[Prince]] was intended for [[The Time]] and was credited to [[Morris Day]] when it appeared as the fifth track on their second album [[Album: What Time Is It?|What Time Is It?]], and was released as the album's third [[Single: Gigolos Get Lonely Too|single]]. Basic tracking likely<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE --> took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_11|11 January 1982]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California.<br> | ||
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+ | [[You're My Love]] was written by [[Prince]], using the pseudonym [[Joey Coco]] when released , the first time this pseudonym had been used officially. The song was featured as the third track on American country music singer-songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Rogers Kenny Rogers]' album [[Album: They Don't Make Them Like They Used To|They Don't Make Them Like They Used To]], and as s b-side of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Milsap Ronnie Misap] and Kenny Rogers' single [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Make_No_Mistake,_He%27s_Mine#Ronnie_Milsap_and_Kenny_Rogers_recording Make No Mistake, She's Mine]. Although exact recording dates are not known<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE -->, basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place in Spring-Summer 1982 at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]]. which is the version on this release. [[Clare Fischer]] added orchestral overdubs in May 1986, by which time the song was attributed to [[Prince and the Revolution]], but Kenny Rogers and his band re-recorded the song in 1986. Kenny Rogers' version of the song contains no musical input by [[Prince]] or [[Clare Fischer]]. <!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE --><br> | ||
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[[Baby, You're A Trip]] as it appears on this album is from 1982, but did not get an 'associate artists' release until 1987 when it was released as the eighth and final track on [[Jill Jones]] [[Album: Jill Jones|eponymous album]]. It was also included as the b-side of [[Jill Jones]]'s [[Single: For Love|For Love]]. Basic tracking for the original version here took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_8|8 July 1982]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. <br> | [[Baby, You're A Trip]] as it appears on this album is from 1982, but did not get an 'associate artists' release until 1987 when it was released as the eighth and final track on [[Jill Jones]] [[Album: Jill Jones|eponymous album]]. It was also included as the b-side of [[Jill Jones]]'s [[Single: For Love|For Love]]. Basic tracking for the original version here took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_8|8 July 1982]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. <br> | ||
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[[Jungle Love]] was written by [[Prince]] with [[Jesse Johnson]], who came up with the music. His credit was removed when he left [[The Time]] and the [[Prince]]-camp. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_26|26 March 1983]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. [[Jesse Johnson]], [[Jimmy Jam]] and [[Terry Lewis]] were all present in the studio, but it's unclear of they contributed to the session. The song was released on [[The Time]]'s third album [[Album: Ice Cream Castle|Ice Cream Castle]] and as a single with moderate success.<br> | [[Jungle Love]] was written by [[Prince]] with [[Jesse Johnson]], who came up with the music. His credit was removed when he left [[The Time]] and the [[Prince]]-camp. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_26|26 March 1983]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. [[Jesse Johnson]], [[Jimmy Jam]] and [[Terry Lewis]] were all present in the studio, but it's unclear of they contributed to the session. The song was released on [[The Time]]'s third album [[Album: Ice Cream Castle|Ice Cream Castle]] and as a single with moderate success.<br> | ||
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[[Sex Shooter]] was originally planned for a [[Album: Vanity 6 (1984)|second album]] by [[Vanity 6]]. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 30|30 April 1983]] at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Vanity]] recorded her vocals on the track, likely in the week following basic tracking, while [[Brenda Bennett]], [[Jill Jones]] and possibly [[Susan Moonsie]] recorded backing vocals on it at a later date. The version here is with [[Prince]]'s guide vocal on it. It was later redone with [[Apollonia]]'s vocals and released on [[Apollonia 6]]'s [[Album: Apollonia 6|eponymous album]] and released as a single with limited chart success. <br> | [[Sex Shooter]] was originally planned for a [[Album: Vanity 6 (1984)|second album]] by [[Vanity 6]]. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 30|30 April 1983]] at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Vanity]] recorded her vocals on the track, likely in the week following basic tracking, while [[Brenda Bennett]], [[Jill Jones]] and possibly [[Susan Moonsie]] recorded backing vocals on it at a later date. The version here is with [[Prince]]'s guide vocal on it. It was later redone with [[Apollonia]]'s vocals and released on [[Apollonia 6]]'s [[Album: Apollonia 6|eponymous album]] and released as a single with limited chart success. <br> | ||
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[[The Glamorous Life]] was originally recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_27|27 December 1983]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California and tentatively intended for [[Apollonia 6]] until [[Prince]] began to work with [[Sheila E.]] in February 1984, at which time he set the song aside for her. [[Sheila E.]]'s version appeared as the sixth and final track on her debut album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] and was released as the [[Single: The Glamorous Life|lead single]], which went to the top of the charts in many countries.<br> | [[The Glamorous Life]] was originally recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_27|27 December 1983]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California and tentatively intended for [[Apollonia 6]] until [[Prince]] began to work with [[Sheila E.]] in February 1984, at which time he set the song aside for her. [[Sheila E.]]'s version appeared as the sixth and final track on her debut album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] and was released as the [[Single: The Glamorous Life|lead single]], which went to the top of the charts in many countries.<br> | ||
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[[Manic Monday]] was originally intended for [[Apollonia 6]] (as a duet between [[Prince]] and [[Apollonia]]), and was included as the third track on the early configurations of the [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]] album, but was withdrawn from the album prior to release. Basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_4|4 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. It was offered to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles] in April 1985. They re-recorded the song overdubbing most [[Prince]]'s music with their own, but some tracks including [[Brenda Bennett]]'s backing vox van still be heard on the album. It was released on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles] 1996 album [[Album: Different Light|Different Light]] and made a big impact on the charts, reaching number one on some countries when it was released as a single.<br> | [[Manic Monday]] was originally intended for [[Apollonia 6]] (as a duet between [[Prince]] and [[Apollonia]]), and was included as the third track on the early configurations of the [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]] album, but was withdrawn from the album prior to release. Basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_4|4 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. It was offered to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles] in April 1985. They re-recorded the song overdubbing most [[Prince]]'s music with their own, but some tracks including [[Brenda Bennett]]'s backing vox van still be heard on the album. It was released on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles] 1996 album [[Album: Different Light|Different Light]] and made a big impact on the charts, reaching number one on some countries when it was released as a single.<br> | ||
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[[Noon Rendezvous]] was written for and with [[Sheila E.]] and tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 13|13 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. The song was co-written by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]], although the extend of her contributions are unclear. It appeared as the third track on [[Sheila E.]]'s first album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]], and in was released as the album's third single, which failed to chart.<br> | [[Noon Rendezvous]] was written for and with [[Sheila E.]] and tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 13|13 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. The song was co-written by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]], although the extend of her contributions are unclear. It appeared as the third track on [[Sheila E.]]'s first album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]], and in was released as the album's third single, which failed to chart.<br> | ||
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[[100 MPH]] was written and largely performed by [[Prince]]. While specific recording dates are not known<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE -->, basic tracking probably took place in June 1984 at [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]] in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Although unconfirmed, it is thought that [[Prince]] created it with [[Mazarati]] in mind, specifically as a replacement for the song [[Susannah's Pajamas]], which had been intended for [[Mazarati]] under its former name [[Susannah's Pajamas|Mazarati]], before [[Prince]] decided it suited [[The Family]] instead. It appeared as the third song on [[Mazarati]]'s first album [[Album: Mazarati|Mazarati]] and was released as the album's second [[Single: 100 MPH|single]]. <br> | [[100 MPH]] was written and largely performed by [[Prince]]. While specific recording dates are not known<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE -->, basic tracking probably took place in June 1984 at [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]] in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Although unconfirmed, it is thought that [[Prince]] created it with [[Mazarati]] in mind, specifically as a replacement for the song [[Susannah's Pajamas]], which had been intended for [[Mazarati]] under its former name [[Susannah's Pajamas|Mazarati]], before [[Prince]] decided it suited [[The Family]] instead. It appeared as the third song on [[Mazarati]]'s first album [[Album: Mazarati|Mazarati]] and was released as the album's second [[Single: 100 MPH|single]]. <br> | ||
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[[Nothing Compares 2 U]] was originally written for and recorded with [[The Family]], but it is likely best known in its version by Irish singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinead_O%27Connor Sinead O'Connor], who scored a worldwide number one single with her cover in 1990. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 15|15 July 1984]] at the [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]] in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The original [[The Family]] version appeared in 1985 as the sixth track on [[The Family]]'s only album [[Album: The Family|The Family]]. A live version by [[Prince]] (sharing lead vocals with [[Rosie Gaines]]) was the eleventh track (one of two new tracks) on [[Album: The Hits 1|The Hits 1]] in 1993. [[Prince]]'s original version as it appears on this album was released in April 2018 as a download and 7" single.<br> | [[Nothing Compares 2 U]] was originally written for and recorded with [[The Family]], but it is likely best known in its version by Irish singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinead_O%27Connor Sinead O'Connor], who scored a worldwide number one single with her cover in 1990. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 15|15 July 1984]] at the [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]] in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The original [[The Family]] version appeared in 1985 as the sixth track on [[The Family]]'s only album [[Album: The Family|The Family]]. A live version by [[Prince]] (sharing lead vocals with [[Rosie Gaines]]) was the eleventh track (one of two new tracks) on [[Album: The Hits 1|The Hits 1]] in 1993. [[Prince]]'s original version as it appears on this album was released in April 2018 as a download and 7" single.<br> | ||
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[[Dear Michaelangelo]] was recorded in January 1985<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE --> at Master Sound, Atlanta, Georgia, while in Atlanta for dates on the [[Purple Rain Tour]]. [[Sheila E.]]'s version appeared the second track on Sheila E.'s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]], and was included as the b-side of [[Single: Bedtime Story|Bedtime Story]], the album's second single.<br> | [[Dear Michaelangelo]] was recorded in January 1985<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE --> at Master Sound, Atlanta, Georgia, while in Atlanta for dates on the [[Purple Rain Tour]]. [[Sheila E.]]'s version appeared the second track on Sheila E.'s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]], and was included as the b-side of [[Single: Bedtime Story|Bedtime Story]], the album's second single.<br> | ||
[[Holly Rock]] is another [[Sheila E.]] song on this compilation. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_24|24 April 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California amid the highly productive sessions that yielded a lot of songs for [[Album: Parade|Parade]]. Parts of the lyrics were in fact revamped from the unreleased [[The Family]] song [[Feline]] from 1984.<br> | [[Holly Rock]] is another [[Sheila E.]] song on this compilation. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_24|24 April 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California amid the highly productive sessions that yielded a lot of songs for [[Album: Parade|Parade]]. Parts of the lyrics were in fact revamped from the unreleased [[The Family]] song [[Feline]] from 1984.<br> | ||
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[[Love... Thy Will Be Done]] is the only song on this compilation that dates from the 1990s. Although specific recording dates are unknown <!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE -->, basic tracking took place in December 1990 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, as the first track recorded by [[Prince]] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martika Martika]. Her version appeared as the third track on her album [[Album: Martika's Kitchen|Martika's Kitchen]], and was released as its first [[Single: Love... Thy Will Be Done|single]], to medium success. | [[Love... Thy Will Be Done]] is the only song on this compilation that dates from the 1990s. Although specific recording dates are unknown <!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE -->, basic tracking took place in December 1990 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, as the first track recorded by [[Prince]] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martika Martika]. Her version appeared as the third track on her album [[Album: Martika's Kitchen|Martika's Kitchen]], and was released as its first [[Single: Love... Thy Will Be Done|single]], to medium success. | ||
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