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|album name = Taja Sevelle | |album name = Taja Sevelle | ||
|album image = [[Image:Tajasevellealbum.jpg|200px|Taja Sevelle (Front Cover)]] | |album image = [[Image:Tajasevellealbum.jpg|200px|Taja Sevelle (Front Cover)]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 19|19 September | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 19|19 September 1987]] |
|length = 45:26 | |length = 45:26 | ||
|label = [[Paisley Park Records]] | |label = [[Paisley Park Records]] | ||
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Two of the album's ten tracks were written (or co-written) by [[Prince]], although the album was produced by Minneapolis musician [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Bennett Chico Bennett]. | Two of the album's ten tracks were written (or co-written) by [[Prince]], although the album was produced by Minneapolis musician [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Bennett Chico Bennett]. | ||
− | Although [[Taja Sevelle]] had signed to [[Paisley Park Records]] when it was formed in | + | Although [[Taja Sevelle]] had signed to [[Paisley Park Records]] when it was formed in 1985, she mainly worked with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] executives on the album, and [[Prince]]'s involvement was minimal; he submitted the songs in late 1986 after [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson Michael Jackson] had rejected [[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] for his album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_(album) Bad]. |
− | <b> | + | <b>Sessions and compiling</b> |
− | Both songs with [[Prince]] involvement were not initially designed for [[Taja Sevelle]] and had initially been recorded earlier in his career. [[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] was first recorded in 1976-1977, before [[Prince]] had even recorded his first album [[Album: For You|For You]], and [[If I Could Get Your Attention]] was first recorded in May | + | Both songs with [[Prince]] involvement were not initially designed for [[Taja Sevelle]] and had initially been recorded earlier in his career. [[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] was first recorded in 1976-1977, before [[Prince]] had even recorded his first album [[Album: For You|For You]], and [[If I Could Get Your Attention]] was first recorded in May 1986. |
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Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only: | Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only: | ||
<br><small>The compact disc version is the original issue.</small> | <br><small>The compact disc version is the original issue.</small> | ||
− | # <b>Love Is | + | # <b>Love Is Contagious</b> |
− | # <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (4:06) | + | # <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (4:06) <sup>1</sup> |
# <b>Popular</b> | # <b>Popular</b> | ||
# <b>How Could You Do Me So Bad?</b> | # <b>How Could You Do Me So Bad?</b> | ||
# <b>Take Me For A Ride</b> | # <b>Take Me For A Ride</b> | ||
− | # <b>[[If I Could Get Your Attention]]</b> (3:43) | + | # <b>[[If I Could Get Your Attention]]</b> (3:43) <sup>2</sup> |
# <b>Infatuation</b> | # <b>Infatuation</b> | ||
# <b>Baby's Got A Lover</b> | # <b>Baby's Got A Lover</b> | ||
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|other format = LP | |other format = LP | ||
|content = | |content = | ||
− | # <b>Love Is | + | # <b>Love Is Contagious</b> |
− | # <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (4:06) | + | # <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (4:06) <sup>1</sup> |
# <b>Popular</b> | # <b>Popular</b> | ||
# <b>How Could You Do Me So Bad?</b> | # <b>How Could You Do Me So Bad?</b> | ||
# <b>Take Me For A Ride</b> | # <b>Take Me For A Ride</b> | ||
*Side 2: | *Side 2: | ||
− | # <b>[[If I Could Get Your Attention]]</b> (3:43) | + | # <b>[[If I Could Get Your Attention]]</b> (3:43) <sup>2</sup> |
# <b>Infatuation</b> | # <b>Infatuation</b> | ||
# <b>Baby's Got A Lover</b> | # <b>Baby's Got A Lover</b> | ||
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|* comment = <small> | |* comment = <small> | ||
<sup>1</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince]] and [[Taja Sevelle]])<br> | <sup>1</sup> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince]] and [[Taja Sevelle]])<br> | ||
− | < | + | <sup>2</sup> Written by [[Prince]] and [[Taja Sevelle]]<br> |
<!-------PERSONNEL -------> | <!-------PERSONNEL -------> | ||
|musicians = [[Taja Sevelle]] - lead vocals | |musicians = [[Taja Sevelle]] - lead vocals | ||
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*Greg Porter - guitar on [[If I Could Get Your Attention]]<br> | *Greg Porter - guitar on [[If I Could Get Your Attention]]<br> | ||
|production = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Bennett Chico Bennett] - producer (all tracks), arrangement on [[If I Could Get Your Attention]]<br> | |production = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Bennett Chico Bennett] - producer (all tracks), arrangement on [[If I Could Get Your Attention]]<br> | ||
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Ostin Michael " | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Ostin Michael "Mi" Austin] - executive producer |
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Medina Benny Medina] - executive producer | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Medina Benny Medina] - executive producer | ||
− | |thanks = | + | *Tommy Vicari - mix engineer (credited for entire album) (at Sound Castle, Lion Share) |
+ | *Bernie Grundman - mastering (at Bernie Grundman Mastering) | ||
+ | *Chris Bellman - mastering (at Bernie Grundman Mastering) | ||
+ | *Jeri M. McManus Heiden - art direction / design | ||
+ | *Bonnie Lewis - photography (front cover) | ||
+ | *Jeff Katz - photography ("captured the moment" - back cover) | ||
+ | *Joanne Gair - make-up (front cover) | ||
+ | *Fritz - make-up ("mug paint" - back cover) | ||
+ | *Michelle Cole - rag arrangement (back cover) | ||
+ | *Todd Reid - crop fashions (back cover) | ||
+ | *Julie Daul (Picasso's Guru) - inner sleeve drawing | ||
+ | *Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli - personal management | ||
+ | |thanks = SPECIAL THANKS to Michael "Mi" Ostin, Benny Medina, Crunchie, Richard Burkhart, Lenny Waronker, Bob Cavallo, C.R.F., C. Blake, Jeri Mc"M", all the Warner "Bros", Gerg, Garfy, Knut B., Wee B., Ivy, "T.V.", Moultrie Acc., Theresa R., B. Caine, R. White, Footprints (PRN), Todd, Fritz, and all other friends with unwavering belief, Tuck and betty R., Cush and Betty Sr., ... and myself for hanging'. | ||
+ | *"MI" AND "MEDINA": Words of thanks are mere reflections of feelings much deeper... | ||
+ | *COOL PEOPLE: Susan Elizabeth, Emilia, Noa Spoerri, Del Royster, Terri Slaton, Jackie Swartz and Sally Watson | ||
+ | *"HEY FOOTPRINTS... your life has made mine possible... thanks" | ||
<!-------SINGLES -------> | <!-------SINGLES -------> | ||
− | |singles = | + | |singles = <small>Of the 4 singles released from this album, only the one with a [[Prince]] contribution is listed below:</small> |
{{AlbumSingles| | {{AlbumSingles| | ||
|singles = | |singles = | ||
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{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
| Date = 26 Mar. 1988 | | Date = 26 Mar. 1988 | ||
− | | Chart (Country) = Gallup Album Chart | + | | Chart (Country) = '''U.K.''': Gallup Album Chart |
| Peak Position = 48 | | Peak Position = 48 | ||
| Weeks in chart = 4 | | Weeks in chart = 4 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= | + | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
− | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= | + | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
}} | }} | ||
|releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | |releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} |
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