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|introduction          = '''Sax-A-Go-Go''' is the second solo studio album by Dutch saxophonist [[Candy Dulfer]], and was released in March 1993 (on the same day as the UK release of [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]'s single [[Single: The Morning Papers|The Morning Papers]]).  
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|introduction          = '''Sax-A-Go-Go''' is the second solo studio album by Dutch saxophonist [[Candy Dulfer]], and was released in March 1993 (on the same day as the UK release of [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]’s single [[Single: The Morning Papers|The Morning Papers]]).  
  
The album contained one instrumental track written by [[Prince]], titled [[Sunday Afternoon]]. It was re-recorded by [[Candy Dulfer]]'s band, and contains no musical input by [[Prince]].  
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The album contained one instrumental track written by [[Prince]], titled [[Sunday Afternoon]]. It was re-recorded by [[Candy Dulfer]]’s band, and contains no musical input by [[Prince]].  
  
  
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'''Sessions and compiling'''
 
'''Sessions and compiling'''
  
[[Prince]] had sent several tracks to [[Candy Dulfer]] to choose from for the album, and she felt [[Sunday Afternoon]] suited the feel of the album best. It is not known which other songs were offered. Although [[Candy Dulfer]] had appeared on [[Prince]] recordings prior to this release, this album contains the first (and only) contribution by [[Prince]] to [[Candy Dulfer]]'s solo career.
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[[Prince]] had sent several tracks to [[Candy Dulfer]] to choose from for the album, and she felt [[Sunday Afternoon]] suited the feel of the album best. It is not known which other songs were offered. Although [[Candy Dulfer]] had appeared on [[Prince]] recordings prior to this release, this album contains the first (and only) contribution by [[Prince]] to [[Candy Dulfer]]’s solo career.
  
 
'''Promotion'''
 
'''Promotion'''
  
The album produced four singles, ''2 Funky'', ''Sax-A-Go-Go'', ''I Can't Make You Love Me'' and ''Pick Up The Pieces''. The album reached number 56 on the UK Gallup Album Chart, but did not chart in the USA.
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The album produced four singles, ''2 Funky'', ''Sax-A-Go-Go'', ''I Can’t Make You Love Me'' and ''Pick Up The Pieces''. The album reached number 56 on the UK Gallup Album Chart, but did not chart in the USA.
  
 
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# <b>Jamming</b>
 
# <b>Jamming</b>
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# <b>Pick Up The Pieces</b>
 
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*This album is dedicated to the loving memory of Beppie
 
*This album is dedicated to the loving memory of Beppie
 
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*Pick Up The Pieces
 
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*2 Funky
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|trivia                = '''Sax-A-Go-Go''' contains a cover of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Raitt Bonnie Raitt]'s song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Can%27t_Make_You_Love_Me I Can't Make You Love Me] which [[Prince]] also covered in 1996 for [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] (see [[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye Can't Make U Love Me]][[Eye Can't Make U Love Me| Can't Make U Love Me]] for details).
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|trivia                = '''Sax-A-Go-Go''' contains a cover of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Raitt Bonnie Raitt]’s song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Can%27t_Make_You_Love_Me I Can’t Make You Love Me] which [[Prince]] also covered in 1996 for [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] (see [[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye Can’t Make U Love Me]][[Eye Can’t Make U Love Me| Can’t Make U Love Me]] for details).
 
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|references            = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
 
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Revision as of 15:32, 4 September 2020

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Sax-A-Go-Go

Sax-A-Go-Go (Front Cover)

Album details


Released: 1 March 1993
Length: 53:58
Label(s): BMG Ariola
Studio(s): Zeezicht Studios, Holland; Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, Holland

Charts, Certifications & Awards


Charts
Europe
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
Gallup Album Chart, UK 13 Mar. 1993 56 2
Certifications
This album has not received any certifications in the USA
Awards
This album has not received any awards in the USA

Singles released


The 4 singles released from this album didn’t contain a Prince contribution:

  • Sax-A-Go-Go
  • Pick Up The Pieces
  • 2 Funky
  • I Can’t Make You Love Me

See also


    
Sax-A-Go-Go is the second solo studio album by Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer, and was released in March 1993 (on the same day as the UK release of Prince and the New Power Generation’s single The Morning Papers).

The album contained one instrumental track written by Prince, titled Sunday Afternoon. It was re-recorded by Candy Dulfer’s band, and contains no musical input by Prince.


Sessions and compiling

Prince had sent several tracks to Candy Dulfer to choose from for the album, and she felt Sunday Afternoon suited the feel of the album best. It is not known which other songs were offered. Although Candy Dulfer had appeared on Prince recordings prior to this release, this album contains the first (and only) contribution by Prince to Candy Dulfer’s solo career.

Promotion

The album produced four singles, 2 Funky, Sax-A-Go-Go, I Can’t Make You Love Me and Pick Up The Pieces. The album reached number 56 on the UK Gallup Album Chart, but did not chart in the USA.



Track listing
CD LP/MC

Details given for Prince-related tracks only:

  1. 2 Funky
  2. Sax-A-Go-Go
  3. Mister Marvin
  4. Man In The Desert
  5. Bob’s Jazz
  6. Jamming
  7. I Can’t Make You Love Me
  8. Pick Up The Pieces
  9. Compared To What
  10. Sunday Afternoon (8:07) 1


US CD Track Listing

  1. 2 Funky
  2. Sax-A-Go-Go
  3. Mister Marvin
  4. Man In The Desert
  5. Bob’s Jazz
  6. Jamming
  7. I Can’t Make You Love Me
  8. Pick Up The Pieces
  9. Sunday Afternoon (8:07) 1
  10. 2 Funky (Radio Version)

Side 1:

  1. 2 Funky
  2. Sax-A-Go-Go
  3. Mister Marvin
  4. Man In The Desert
  5. Bob’s Jazz

Side 2:

  1. Jamming
  2. I Can’t Make You Love Me
  3. Pick Up The Pieces
  4. Compared To What
  5. Sunday Afternoon (8:07) 1


1 Written by Prince



Personnel
Musicians
  • Candy Dulfer - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and soprano saxophone
  • Michel van Schie - bass guitar
  • Lucas van Merwijk - drums, percussion
  • Rob van Donselaar - piano
  • Frans Hendrix - additional drums and percussion (full album credit - uncertain involvement on this track)
  • Ulco Bed - drums, lead guitar, rhythm guitar (full album credit - uncertain involvement on this track)


Production
  • Candy Dulfer - co-producer, mixing engineer, mastering
  • Ulco Bed - co-producer, mixing engineer, mastering
  • Frans Hendrix - recording engineer, mixing engineer
  • Albert Boekholt - additional recording engineer
  • Jan Piet Exalto - additional recording engineer
  • Marcel Gelderblom - digital editing (at Wisseloord Studios), mastering


Thanks
  • Marga, Rob, Dieuwertje and Denise van Donselaar. Dorus, Gerard en Jan at BMG, Holland. Bob van Hellenberg Hubar and Annet Kloet Overbeeke. Agnes B and Soap Studio. Feed Back Music - Rotterdam. Els, Jos and Zohra Knipscheer. Leo Koster of Europe Audio Rent. Peter Schon, Neppie Noya, Dimitri Veltkamp, Edwin Rath and all the musicians involved in this project. Willem at Safe Sound Amsterdam. Zildjian, Agner drumsticks, Frank "Africa , bad clarinet" Bloemers. Saaris Instruments in Rotterdam. Clive Davis and everybody at Arista USA. Wayne and Joell and Marty at ITG. Martin Hopewell. Willem, Paul and Leon at Mojo Management. Gerard Bed and Mo. Geert van Itallie. Marvin Snyder at Rico Reeds. Two Pieters. Funky Stuff Saxuality Tour '90/'91: Eveline, Michel, Bobby, Patricia, Hugh, Anna, Wendell, Jan, Patrick, Max, Fred, Maxine, Debbie, Steef, Erica, Geert, "Go Go Go, Party Party Party!". Marjolein de Cocq all our fans throughout the world!!!
  • This album is dedicated to the loving memory of Beppie



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

USA CD D 153804 center center center center
EU CD 74321 111812 center center center center
EU LP 74321 11181 1 center center center center

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

None

 

 

 
Additional Information

Promotion (at time of release) Trivia


References
Letsgetstarted album.jpg 1993
Let’s Get Started
All Albums All Related Artists Albums 1993
In A Word Or 2
Inawordor2 album.jpg