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'''Alphabet St.''' is a blues-based pop/rock number distinguished by a scratchy rhythm guitar part played in a style reminiscent of Bo Diddley. The rhythm section features a simple drum machine beat, handclaps, and a popping bass line. The song includes a "yeah, yeah, yeah" chorus. The song expands from a sparse opening as layers of instrumentation build, creating a complex musical track. | '''Alphabet St.''' is a blues-based pop/rock number distinguished by a scratchy rhythm guitar part played in a style reminiscent of Bo Diddley. The rhythm section features a simple drum machine beat, handclaps, and a popping bass line. The song includes a "yeah, yeah, yeah" chorus. The song expands from a sparse opening as layers of instrumentation build, creating a complex musical track. | ||
− | [[Cat]] provides a rap introducing the "[[Lovesexy]]" theme, before the song goes into an expanded vamp with a discordant horn motif to the fore. [[Ingrid Chavez]] ends the track with a recitation of the alphabet, from A to H (without G*), followed by "I... love u". | + | [[Cat]] provides a rap (also borrowed from [[Bloody Mouth]]) introducing the "[[Lovesexy]]" theme, before the song goes into an expanded vamp with a discordant horn motif to the fore. [[Ingrid Chavez]] ends the track with a recitation of the alphabet, from A to H (without G*), followed by "I... love u". |
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|date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_30|30 December 1987]] | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_30|30 December 1987]] | ||
|studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]] - Studio A, <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]] - Studio A, <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
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|date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 18|18 April 1988]] | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 18|18 April 1988]] | ||
|studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
− | |additional info = | + | |additional info = ‘Rough mix for guitar reference’ |
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+ | |date = 1994 | ||
+ | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
+ | |additional info = Remix by [[Kirk Johnson]] | ||
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*[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet | *[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet | ||
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone | *[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone | ||
+ | *[[Ingrid Chavez]] - vocals | ||
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* [[Joe Blaney]] - Engineer on basic tracking session | * [[Joe Blaney]] - Engineer on basic tracking session | ||
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|3= [[Single: Partyman|Partyman]] single | |3= [[Single: Partyman|Partyman]] single | ||
|4= Remix | |4= Remix | ||
− | |5= Remix by [[Femi Jiya]] and [[Prince]]; Includes sampled clips of [[Sexy Dancer]], [[I Wanna Be Your Lover]], [[Head]], [[Partyup]], [[Let’s Work]], [[1999]], [[Raspberry Beret]], [[Erotic City]], [[Kiss]], [[U Got The Look]], [[Housequake]] | + | |5= Remix by [[Femi Jiya]] and [[Prince]]; Includes sampled clips of [[Sexy Dancer]], [[I Wanna Be Your Lover]], [[Head]], [[Partyup]], [[Let’s Work]], [[1999]], [[Raspberry Beret]], [[Erotic City]], [[Kiss]], [[U Got The Look]], [[Housequake]], [[Alphabet St.]], [[The Future]] and a chant from [[Batdance]] |
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|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1987|1987]] <small>(lyrical clips during [[It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night]])</small>, [[All Concerts#1988|1988]], [[All Concerts#1990|1990]], [[All Concerts#1991|1991]], [[All Concerts#1998|1998]], [[All Concerts#1999|1999]], [[All Concerts#2001|2001]], [[All Concerts#2002|2002]], [[All Concerts#2003|2003]], [[All Concerts#2004|2004]], [[All Concerts#2007|2007]], [[All Concerts#2008|2008]], [[All Concerts#2011|2011]], [[All Concerts#2012|2012]] <small> (only during sampler set) </small>, [[All Concerts#2013|2013]], [[All Concerts#2014|2014]], [[All Concerts#2015|2015]] | |performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1987|1987]] <small>(lyrical clips during [[It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night]])</small>, [[All Concerts#1988|1988]], [[All Concerts#1990|1990]], [[All Concerts#1991|1991]], [[All Concerts#1998|1998]], [[All Concerts#1999|1999]], [[All Concerts#2001|2001]], [[All Concerts#2002|2002]], [[All Concerts#2003|2003]], [[All Concerts#2004|2004]], [[All Concerts#2007|2007]], [[All Concerts#2008|2008]], [[All Concerts#2011|2011]], [[All Concerts#2012|2012]] <small> (only during sampler set) </small>, [[All Concerts#2013|2013]], [[All Concerts#2014|2014]], [[All Concerts#2015|2015]] | ||
|trivia = The recitation of the alphabet by Ingrid Chavez at the end of the song misses out the letter 'g'. When asked about this on a [[Love4OneAnother.com]] "Ask The Artist" fan question on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_30|30 April 1998]], [[Prince]] answered "She was being kissed at the time, and got flustered, Eye suppose." | |trivia = The recitation of the alphabet by Ingrid Chavez at the end of the song misses out the letter 'g'. When asked about this on a [[Love4OneAnother.com]] "Ask The Artist" fan question on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_30|30 April 1998]], [[Prince]] answered "She was being kissed at the time, and got flustered, Eye suppose." | ||
− | * The lyrics make mention of a "horny pony". Other tracks from the era mentioning a pony in the title or lyrics include [[Horny Pony]], [[Le Grind]], [[My Pony]], [[ | + | * The lyrics make mention of a "horny pony". Other tracks from the era mentioning a pony in the title or lyrics include [[Horny Pony]], [[Le Grind]], [[My Pony]], [[Ponyride]] and [[She Pony]]. |
+ | * A sample from '''Alphabet St.''' was looped throughout the song “Tennessee” by hip hop group [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrested_Development_(group) Arrested Development], which song hit number six on the Billboard singles chart in the U.S., and earned the band a Grammy Award in 1993 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The band used the sample without asking for permission. Instead of demanding co-writing credit or forcing the removal of the sample, [[Prince]] allowed the band to use the clip for a one-time fee of $100,000. | ||
|see also = [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] album | |see also = [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] album | ||
* [[Single: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]] single | * [[Single: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]] single | ||
* [[Video: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]] video | * [[Video: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]] video | ||
|references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' | |references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' | ||
− | |categories = [[Category:1988]][[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category:1988]][[Category:Recorded 1987]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]] |
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