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|introduction = '''Time Waits For No One''' is the seventh solo studio album by American R&B and gospel singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] (her first on [[Paisley Park Records]]), and her first to include input by [[Prince]]. | |introduction = '''Time Waits For No One''' is the seventh solo studio album by American R&B and gospel singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] (her first on [[Paisley Park Records]]), and her first to include input by [[Prince]]. | ||
− | Six of the | + | Six of the album’s eight songs are written, produced and largely performed by [[Prince]], and he is listed as the executive producer of the whole album (although he is not believed to have had any input on the two tracks not written by him). |
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He sent the track, along with [[Jaguar]] (a vault track recorded in January 1987, originally intended for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton]), to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] in Memphis, TN, USA, where she recorded lead vocals on both tracks using producers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Bell Al Bell], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_Banks Homer Banks] and Lester Snell at Ardent Studios. | He sent the track, along with [[Jaguar]] (a vault track recorded in January 1987, originally intended for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton]), to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] in Memphis, TN, USA, where she recorded lead vocals on both tracks using producers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Bell Al Bell], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_Banks Homer Banks] and Lester Snell at Ardent Studios. | ||
− | In late June 1988, shortly before leaving for the European opening of the [[Lovesexy Tour]], [[Prince]] recorded [[Time Waits For No One]] for the album, and revised [[Come Home]] (initially recorded January 1987), [[I Guess | + | In late June 1988, shortly before leaving for the European opening of the [[Lovesexy Tour]], [[Prince]] recorded [[Time Waits For No One]] for the album, and revised [[Come Home]] (initially recorded January 1987), [[I Guess I’m Crazy]] (initially recorded October 1987) and [[Train]] (initially recorded July 1986), and all four songs were sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] for lead vocal overdubs. |
[[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] did not work together in the studio on this album, therefore, although they did work together in late July 1988, in Olympic Studio, London, England, on [[God Is Alive]], which was not considered for the album, as well as on later projects following the release of this album. | [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] did not work together in the studio on this album, therefore, although they did work together in late July 1988, in Olympic Studio, London, England, on [[God Is Alive]], which was not considered for the album, as well as on later projects following the release of this album. | ||
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# <b>[[Train]]</b> (4:27) <sup>1</sup> | # <b>[[Train]]</b> (4:27) <sup>1</sup> | ||
# <b>The Old Songs</b> | # <b>The Old Songs</b> | ||
− | # <b>[[I Guess | + | # <b>[[I Guess I’m Crazy]]</b> (4:10) <sup>1</sup> |
# <b>[[Time Waits For No One]]</b> (6:12) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[Time Waits For No One]]</b> (6:12) <sup>2</sup> | ||
|credits = | |credits = | ||
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# <b>[[Train]]</b> (4:27) <sup>1</sup> | # <b>[[Train]]</b> (4:27) <sup>1</sup> | ||
# <b>The Old Songs</b> | # <b>The Old Songs</b> | ||
− | # <b>[[I Guess | + | # <b>[[I Guess I’m Crazy]]</b> (4:10) <sup>1</sup> |
# <b>[[Time Waits For No One]]</b> (6:12) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[Time Waits For No One]]</b> (6:12) <sup>2</sup> | ||
<!-------PERSONNEL -------> | <!-------PERSONNEL -------> | ||
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|production = [[Prince]] - producer | |production = [[Prince]] - producer | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] - co-producer | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] - co-producer | ||
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Bell Al Bell] - lead vocal co-producer (all tracks), mixing engineer on [[Jaguar]] and [[I Guess | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Bell Al Bell] - lead vocal co-producer (all tracks), mixing engineer on [[Jaguar]] and [[I Guess I’m Crazy]] |
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_Banks Homer Banks] - lead vocal co-producer, mixing engineer | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_Banks Homer Banks] - lead vocal co-producer, mixing engineer | ||
*Lester Snell - lead vocal co-producer, mixing engineer | *Lester Snell - lead vocal co-producer, mixing engineer | ||
*William Brown - mixing engineer | *William Brown - mixing engineer | ||
*[[Joe Blaney]] - engineer on [[Interesting]] | *[[Joe Blaney]] - engineer on [[Interesting]] | ||
− | *[[Susan Rogers]] - engineer on [[Come Home]], [[Jaguar]], [[Train]] and [[I Guess | + | *[[Susan Rogers]] - engineer on [[Come Home]], [[Jaguar]], [[Train]] and [[I Guess I’m Crazy]] |
*[[Coke Johnson]] - engineer on [[Jaguar]] | *[[Coke Johnson]] - engineer on [[Jaguar]] | ||
*[[Eddie Garcia]] - engineer on [[Train]] | *[[Eddie Garcia]] - engineer on [[Train]] | ||
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|thanks = In precious memories of Mrs. Oceola "Moms" Staples. My mother bowed... she prayed for me... I love you forever. | |thanks = In precious memories of Mrs. Oceola "Moms" Staples. My mother bowed... she prayed for me... I love you forever. | ||
− | *In this album, I share with you another phase of my life. It could not have come to pass without the blessings of the Lord God Almighty, who has given us the power and strength to move dark clouds out of the | + | *In this album, I share with you another phase of my life. It could not have come to pass without the blessings of the Lord God Almighty, who has given us the power and strength to move dark clouds out of the sun’s path, enabling its rays to shine upon us... Thank you Master. |
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pops_Staples Pops], my dad, my hero - From a child your words yet ring in my ears... "believe in yourself, believe in what | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pops_Staples Pops], my dad, my hero - From a child your words yet ring in my ears... "believe in yourself, believe in what you’re doing... never say I can’t, always, yes, I can, have faith, keep a positive mind and always take the Lord along with you everywhere you go." |
− | *We have many a mile to travel, to ever, if ever, walk in our elders' footsteps... Thanks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pops_Staples Pops] - for the shortcuts... | + | *We have many a mile to travel, to ever, if ever, walk in our elders' footsteps... Thanks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pops_Staples Pops] - for the shortcuts... I’m very fortunate to have the world’s oldest teenager for a dad. |
*Thanks to my sisters Cleotha (Boo), Yvonne (Bunni), and my favorite brother Pervis (Pup) for your support and encouragement. | *Thanks to my sisters Cleotha (Boo), Yvonne (Bunni), and my favorite brother Pervis (Pup) for your support and encouragement. | ||
− | *[[Prince]], you are without a doubt one of | + | *[[Prince]], you are without a doubt one of God’s chosen few. It has been a pure delight working with you. I’ve traveled the world and met a lot of people, but I’ve always felt that if I kissed enough frogs, someday I'd meet a Prince.<br> |
*Special gratitude to my Pastor Rev. Jeremiah A Wright Jr., Rick (Moon) Frio, attorney John David, Roy Ayers III, Benny Medina, Carol Tabor, Mom and Pop William Brown Sr., Alonna Joi Ford, Ardent Studios, Sally, Linda and Teresa, [[Alan Leeds]], [[Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park]] staff: [[Therese Stoulil]], [[Femi Jiya]], [[Matt Larson]], [[Brad Marsh]] and [[Helen Hiatt]]. [[Karen Krattinger]], Kathy Vasipoli, Dr. Rowland Sidney, Pervis Roe, Gwendolyn, Perleta, Reverly and Paris Staples, [[Albert Magnoli]], Jerry and Mildred Spikes, attorney Arnim Johnson Jr., Nona Hendrix ''[sic]'', Bilie Christian, Bigfoot, Roszita (Squeeky) Banks, Patricia Snell, Jean Stokes and Tommy Hill, and my baby sisters: Cynthia Maria Staples, and Carolyn (Gotta Find Me An Angel) Franklin. | *Special gratitude to my Pastor Rev. Jeremiah A Wright Jr., Rick (Moon) Frio, attorney John David, Roy Ayers III, Benny Medina, Carol Tabor, Mom and Pop William Brown Sr., Alonna Joi Ford, Ardent Studios, Sally, Linda and Teresa, [[Alan Leeds]], [[Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park]] staff: [[Therese Stoulil]], [[Femi Jiya]], [[Matt Larson]], [[Brad Marsh]] and [[Helen Hiatt]]. [[Karen Krattinger]], Kathy Vasipoli, Dr. Rowland Sidney, Pervis Roe, Gwendolyn, Perleta, Reverly and Paris Staples, [[Albert Magnoli]], Jerry and Mildred Spikes, attorney Arnim Johnson Jr., Nona Hendrix ''[sic]'', Bilie Christian, Bigfoot, Roszita (Squeeky) Banks, Patricia Snell, Jean Stokes and Tommy Hill, and my baby sisters: Cynthia Maria Staples, and Carolyn (Gotta Find Me An Angel) Franklin. | ||
− | *The joy that I have, the world | + | *The joy that I have, the world didn’t give it to me. Mavis |
<!-------SINGLES -------> | <!-------SINGLES -------> | ||
|singles = <small>Of the singles released from this album, only the one with a [[Prince]] contribution is listed below:</small> | |singles = <small>Of the singles released from this album, only the one with a [[Prince]] contribution is listed below:</small> |
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