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|album name = Oui Can Luv | |album name = Oui Can Luv | ||
|album image = [[File:Ouicanluv_album.jpg|200px]]<br> | |album image = [[File:Ouicanluv_album.jpg|200px]]<br> | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 7|7 November | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 7|7 November 2015]] <small>(12-hour [[Tidal]] stream only)</small> |
|length = 30:46 | |length = 30:46 | ||
|label = NPG Records | |label = NPG Records | ||
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|previous album = Album: Back In Time | |previous album = Album: Back In Time | ||
|previous album link = [[Album: Back In Time|Back In Time]] | |previous album link = [[Album: Back In Time|Back In Time]] | ||
− | |next year = | + | |next year = 2016 |
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− | |next album = | + | |next album = Album: Turnitup |
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|introduction = '''Oui Can Luv''' is an acoustic album by [[Andy Allo]] featuring [[Prince]] on acoustic guitar. To date, the album has only been available to stream for 12 hours on the music platform [[Tidal]], with whom [[Prince]] has an extensive partnership. | |introduction = '''Oui Can Luv''' is an acoustic album by [[Andy Allo]] featuring [[Prince]] on acoustic guitar. To date, the album has only been available to stream for 12 hours on the music platform [[Tidal]], with whom [[Prince]] has an extensive partnership. | ||
− | The album includes nine songs; eight are known to be cover versions (including two of [[Prince]] | + | The album includes nine songs; eight are known to be cover versions (including two of [[Prince]]’s own songs, [[I Love U In Me]] and [[We Can Funk]], revised as [[We Can Funk|Oui Can Luv]]). Nothing is known about the authorship of the remaining track, [[False Alarm]], so it is treated here as a writing collaboration between [[Prince]] and [[Andy Allo]]. |
The songs on the album mostly come from singer-songwriters: | The songs on the album mostly come from singer-songwriters: | ||
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* [[Push & Pull|Push And Pull]], as [[Push & Pull]], was written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Stanley Justin Stanley] and performed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa], from her first U.S. album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody_Got_Their_Something Everybody Got Their Something] (2001), and also available as a promo-only single the following year. | * [[Push & Pull|Push And Pull]], as [[Push & Pull]], was written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Stanley Justin Stanley] and performed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa], from her first U.S. album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody_Got_Their_Something Everybody Got Their Something] (2001), and also available as a promo-only single the following year. | ||
* [[Love Is A Losing Game]], written and performed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Winehouse Amy Winehouse], first appeared on her 2006 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_Black Back To Black], and was released as a single in 2007. | * [[Love Is A Losing Game]], written and performed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Winehouse Amy Winehouse], first appeared on her 2006 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_Black Back To Black], and was released as a single in 2007. | ||
− | * [[Wild World]] was written and originally performed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Stevens Cat Stevens], and first appeared on his 1970 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_for_the_Tillerman Tea For The Tillerman], and also released as a single two months prior to the | + | * [[Wild World]] was written and originally performed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Stevens Cat Stevens], and first appeared on his 1970 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_for_the_Tillerman Tea For The Tillerman], and also released as a single two months prior to the album’s release. |
* [[Waiting In Vain]], written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] and performed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers Bob Marley and the Wailers], first appeared on their 1977 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(Bob_Marley_%26_the_Wailers_album) Exodus], and also released as a single the same year. | * [[Waiting In Vain]], written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] and performed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers Bob Marley and the Wailers], first appeared on their 1977 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(Bob_Marley_%26_the_Wailers_album) Exodus], and also released as a single the same year. | ||
− | * [[More Than This]], written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Ferry Bryan Ferry] and performed by his band [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxy_Music Roxy Music], was released on their 1982 final album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon_(Roxy_Music_album) Avalon], and was released as the | + | * [[More Than This]], written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Ferry Bryan Ferry] and performed by his band [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxy_Music Roxy Music], was released on their 1982 final album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon_(Roxy_Music_album) Avalon], and was released as the album’s first single prior to the album’s release. |
[[Prince]], of course, had previously released both [[I Love U In Me]] (initially as the b-side of [[Single: The Arms Of Orion|The Arms Of Orion]] in 1989), and [[We Can Funk]] (on the [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] album in 1989, although initially recorded in 1986 under that name, following a 1983 recording under the original title [[We Can Funk|We Can Fuck]]). | [[Prince]], of course, had previously released both [[I Love U In Me]] (initially as the b-side of [[Single: The Arms Of Orion|The Arms Of Orion]] in 1989), and [[We Can Funk]] (on the [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] album in 1989, although initially recorded in 1986 under that name, following a 1983 recording under the original title [[We Can Funk|We Can Fuck]]). | ||
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[[Andy Allo]] had previously released alternate versions of some tracks. | [[Andy Allo]] had previously released alternate versions of some tracks. | ||
− | A similar acoustic version of [[Love Is A Losing Game]], which had been in [[Prince]] | + | A similar acoustic version of [[Love Is A Losing Game]], which had been in [[Prince]]’s live repertoire before [[Andy Allo]] joined the band, was streamed on [[Andy Allo]]’s [[Andy_Allo_Facebook_Streams|Facebook page]] in July 2011, within 24 hours of the announcement of the death of the song’s original singer and writer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Winehouse Amy Winehouse]. |
− | <!-- [[Wild World]] was streamed on [[Andy Allo]] | + | <!-- [[Wild World]] was streamed on [[Andy Allo]]’s [[Andy_Allo_Facebook_Streams|Facebook page]] in February 2012, in a similar acoustic take also featuring [[Prince]] on guitar. <<<<< THIS IS THE EXACT SAME VERSION???? OR IS IT? --> |
− | [[Andy Allo]] had released a solo acoustic version of [[Waiting In Vain]] on her website prior to joining [[Prince]] | + | [[Andy Allo]] had released a solo acoustic version of [[Waiting In Vain]] on her website prior to joining [[Prince]]’s band in June 2011. |
− | [[We Can Funk|Oui Can Luv]], in a similar acoustic take with [[Prince]] on acoustic guitar, was available on [[Andy Allo]] | + | [[We Can Funk|Oui Can Luv]], in a similar acoustic take with [[Prince]] on acoustic guitar, was available on [[Andy Allo]]’s [[Andy_Allo_Facebook_Streams|Facebook page]] in late 2011. |
− | Many of the songs had also made appearances in [[Prince]] | + | Many of the songs had also made appearances in [[Prince]]’s live shows over the years: |
− | *[[Push & Pull|Push And Pull]], originally known as [[Push & Pull]], was first performed by [[Prince]] on the [[One Nite Alone... Tour]] in 2002, occasionally with the | + | *[[Push & Pull|Push And Pull]], originally known as [[Push & Pull]], was first performed by [[Prince]] on the [[One Nite Alone... Tour]] in 2002, occasionally with the song’s co-writer and original singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikka_Costa Nikka Costa] on lead vocals (including the version included on the [[Home Video: Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas| Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas]] concert DVD). |
− | *[[Love Is A Losing Game]] had been performed live by [[Prince]] starting in 2007 (and in one performance was joined by the | + | *[[Love Is A Losing Game]] had been performed live by [[Prince]] starting in 2007 (and in one performance was joined by the song’s original singer and writer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Winehouse Amy Winehouse]. |
*[[I Love U In Me]] was first performed live by [[Prince]] in 1993. | *[[I Love U In Me]] was first performed live by [[Prince]] in 1993. | ||
*[[Waiting In Vain]] was performed only once in 2000 before making more regular appearances in setlists once [[Andy Allo]] joined the band in 2011. | *[[Waiting In Vain]] was performed only once in 2000 before making more regular appearances in setlists once [[Andy Allo]] joined the band in 2011. | ||
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− | <b> | + | <b>Sessions and compiling</b> |
− | The only two musicians believed to appear on the album are [[Andy Allo]] on lead and background vocals, and [[Prince]] on acoustic guitar, marking this the most stripped-down album in [[Prince]] | + | The only two musicians believed to appear on the album are [[Andy Allo]] on lead and background vocals, and [[Prince]] on acoustic guitar, marking this the most stripped-down album in [[Prince]]’s catalogue (although [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]] and [[Album: One Nite Alone...|One Nite Alone...]] were announced as acoustic albums on guitar and piano respectively, they were more heavily produced with full bands and sound effects on some tracks). |
− | Nothing is known about when the album was recorded, or whether it was recorded in a single day, or over time. It has been announced that the songs were recorded at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, however. It is likely that the tracks were recorded in 2011-2012 during sessions for [[Andy Allo]] | + | Nothing is known about when the album was recorded, or whether it was recorded in a single day, or over time. It has been announced that the songs were recorded at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, however. It is likely that the tracks were recorded in 2011-2012 during sessions for [[Andy Allo]]’s second studio album [[Album: Superconductor|Superconductor]], but this has not been confirmed. |
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|content = | |content = | ||
|musicians = [[Andy Allo]] - lead and background vocals | |musicians = [[Andy Allo]] - lead and background vocals | ||
− | *[[Prince]] - acoustic guitar | + | *[[Prince]] - acoustic guitar, and synth fills on [[False Alarm]], and backing vocals on [[Fast Car]] |
|production = [[Prince]] - producer (assumed) | |production = [[Prince]] - producer (assumed) | ||
*No credits given | *No credits given | ||
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<!-------SINGLES -------> | <!-------SINGLES -------> | ||
|singles = * None | |singles = * None | ||
− | |see also | + | |see also = |
+ | {{SeeAlso| | ||
+ | |item1 = [[Album:_Superconductor|Superconductor]]<br>(Album) | ||
+ | |image1 = [[File:Superconductor album.jpg|60px|Superconductor|link=Album: Superconductor]] | ||
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+ | }} | ||
|charts = | |charts = | ||
{{Charts| | {{Charts| | ||
|charts = {{NoEligible}} | |charts = {{NoEligible}} | ||
− | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= | + | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
− | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= | + | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
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| Courtesy = | | Courtesy = | ||
− | |album promotion = The album stream was first mentioned two days beforehand, by Minnesota public radio station [http://www.thecurrent.org/ 89.3 The Current] during an announcement of their exclusive broadcast of ''Crazy 2 Cool'', the opening 20-minute portion of [[Prince]] | + | |album promotion = The album stream was first mentioned two days beforehand, by Minnesota public radio station [http://www.thecurrent.org/ 89.3 The Current] during an announcement of their exclusive broadcast of ''Crazy 2 Cool'', the opening 20-minute portion of [[Prince]]’s show from [[01_June 2014-2|1 June 2014, Le Zénith, Paris, France (2nd show)]], starting with [[Let’s Go Crazy]] and ending with [[Cool]]. It wasn’t clear at the time that the performance was more than one song, and many simply assumed it to be the same acoustic demo of [[We Can Funk|Oui Can Luv]] shared four years earlier on [[Andy Allo]]’s [[Andy_Allo_Facebook_Streams|Facebook page]].<br> |
:''"Prince has also announced that on Saturday, he’ll share a live acoustic performance called OUI CAN LUV recorded at Paisley Park. The performance centers on Andy Allo, with Prince filling in as “special guest guitarist.” OUI CAN LUV will stream exclusively on Tidal from 7:00 p.m. CT Saturday night through 7:00 a.m. CT the following morning. Allo’s 2012 album Superconductor, co-produced by Prince, will also be made available on Tidal to coincide with the OUI CAN LUV stream."'' | :''"Prince has also announced that on Saturday, he’ll share a live acoustic performance called OUI CAN LUV recorded at Paisley Park. The performance centers on Andy Allo, with Prince filling in as “special guest guitarist.” OUI CAN LUV will stream exclusively on Tidal from 7:00 p.m. CT Saturday night through 7:00 a.m. CT the following morning. Allo’s 2012 album Superconductor, co-produced by Prince, will also be made available on Tidal to coincide with the OUI CAN LUV stream."'' | ||
− | *To coincide with the stream, [[Prince]] performed at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, on [[07_November | + | *To coincide with the stream, [[Prince]] performed at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, on [[07_November 2015|7 November 2015]]. His performance followed after a full PA-broadcast of the '''Oui Can Luv''' album. The album was the focus of the digital flier for the show:<br> |
:[[File:Ouicanluv promo.jpg|100px]] | :[[File:Ouicanluv promo.jpg|100px]] | ||
− | |trivia = | + | |trivia = In July 2011, [[Andy Allo]] posted on her [[Andy_Allo_Facebook_Streams|Facebook page]] an acoustic version of [[Guitar]] (titled [[Guitar|Guitar (Acoustic)]], seemingly a rehearsal take of the track, recorded only with [[Prince]] and [[Andy Allo|Allo]] (complete with [[Prince]] giving direction to [[Andy Allo|Allo]]). Interestingly, the meta-data of the track gives the artist credit as "[[Prince]]/[[Andy Allo|Allo]]", and gives an album title of "'''The L/C'''". Nothing is known about this project, but it may be a precursor to '''Oui Can Luv''' (although [[Guitar]] was not included). The artwork embedded in the track also gives the credit "[[Prince]]/[[Andy Allo|Allo]]", while the artwork’s photo is a picture of [[Prince]] lifting up [[Andy Allo|Allo]]’s guitar. <br> [[File:Guitar Acoustic download.jpg|100px|border]] |
|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
|references = [http://blog.thecurrent.org/2015/11/crazy-2-cool-the-current-to-play-exclusive-live-medley-by-prince-and-3rdeyegirl/ ‘CRAZY 2 COOL’: The Current to play exclusive live medley by Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL, opens Paisley Park] | |references = [http://blog.thecurrent.org/2015/11/crazy-2-cool-the-current-to-play-exclusive-live-medley-by-prince-and-3rdeyegirl/ ‘CRAZY 2 COOL’: The Current to play exclusive live medley by Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL, opens Paisley Park] | ||
|categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Albums (Related Artists)]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]] | |categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Albums (Related Artists)]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]] | ||
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