Difference between revisions of "Another Lonely Christmas"
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|single image = [[Image:thehitsthebsides.jpg|117px|link=Album: The Hits / The B-Sides ]] <br> <small> included on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]]</small> | |single image = [[Image:thehitsthebsides.jpg|117px|link=Album: The Hits / The B-Sides ]] <br> <small> included on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]]</small> | ||
|performer = [[Prince and the Revolution]] | |performer = [[Prince and the Revolution]] | ||
− | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 28|28 November | + | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 28|28 November 1984]] - [[Single: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]] single |
− | |album(s) = [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]] | + | |album(s) = [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]]<br> |
+ | [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'']] <br> | ||
|writer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]]) | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]]) | ||
|producer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]]) | |producer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]]) | ||
− | |previous song = [[Another | + | |previous song = [[Another Girl]] |
|next song = [[Anotherloverholenyohead]] | |next song = [[Anotherloverholenyohead]] | ||
|introduction = '''Another Lonely Christmas''' was released as the b-side of the single [[Single: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]], the fourth commercial single to be released from [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], released worldwide. It was also included as the a-side on the promotional release [[Single: Syndicate|Syndicate]], available in Japan only at around the same time. In 1993, the track was included as the 17th track on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The B-Sides]] compilation album. | |introduction = '''Another Lonely Christmas''' was released as the b-side of the single [[Single: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]], the fourth commercial single to be released from [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], released worldwide. It was also included as the a-side on the promotional release [[Single: Syndicate|Syndicate]], available in Japan only at around the same time. In 1993, the track was included as the 17th track on [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The B-Sides]] compilation album. | ||
− | + | Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 18|18 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (five days after [[Noon Rendezvous]], the day before recording [[Pop Life]]). Although credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]], only [[Prince]] contributed to the track. | |
− | As the lyrics state "Last night, I spent another lonely Christmas | + | As the lyrics state "Last night, I spent another lonely Christmas," it is appropriate that the only time [[Prince]] has played this song live was on [[26 December 1984]] in St. Paul, MN, USA. |
|recording info = | |recording info = | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 18|18 February | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 18|18 February 1984]] |
− | |studio = [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA | + | |studio = [[Sunset Sound]],<br>Hollywood, CA, USA |
− | |additional info = | + | |additional info = Basic tracking |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{RecordingLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 19|19 February 1984]] | ||
+ | |studio = [[Sunset Sound]],<br>Hollywood, CA, USA | ||
+ | |additional info = Overdubs & mixing | ||
}} | }} | ||
|recording personnel = | |recording personnel = | ||
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|3= [[Single: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]] single<br> | |3= [[Single: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]] single<br> | ||
[[Single: Syndicate|Syndicate]] promo<br> | [[Single: Syndicate|Syndicate]] promo<br> | ||
− | [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]] | + | [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]]<br> |
+ | [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'' - Single Edits & B-Sides]] | ||
|4= Studio | |4= Studio | ||
− | |5= | + | |5= a.k.a. '''7" B-Side Edit''' |
}} | }} | ||
{{Songline| | {{Songline| | ||
|1= '''Another Lonely Christmas (Extended Version)''' | |1= '''Another Lonely Christmas (Extended Version)''' | ||
|2= 6:46 | |2= 6:46 | ||
− | |3= [[Single: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]] single | + | |3= [[Single: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]] single<br> |
+ | [[Album: Purple Rain Deluxe|Purple Rain ''Deluxe'' - Single Edits & B-Sides]] | ||
|4= Extended version | |4= Extended version | ||
|5= Original full-length version | |5= Original full-length version | ||
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|broadcasts, streaming = | |broadcasts, streaming = | ||
|unreleased versions = | |unreleased versions = | ||
+ | {{SongUnreleased| | ||
+ | |unreleased versions = | ||
+ | {{Unreleased| | ||
+ | |line= | ||
+ | {{Unreleasedline| | ||
+ | |1= '''Another Lonely Christmas''' | ||
+ | |2= Studio | ||
+ | |3= different mix/edit | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
|sampled in = | |sampled in = | ||
− | |first live appearance = [[26_December | + | |first live appearance = [[26_December 1984|26 December 1984, Saint Paul Civic Center Arena, St. Paul, MN, USA]] <small>(only known performance)</small> |
|performed regularly on = none | |performed regularly on = none | ||
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1984|1984]] (only once) | |performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1984|1984]] (only once) | ||
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* [[Single: Syndicate|Syndicate]] promo<br> | * [[Single: Syndicate|Syndicate]] promo<br> | ||
* [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]] | * [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]] | ||
− | |references = ''[[Book: | + | |references = ''[[Book: The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' |
+ | * ''[https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Purple-Rain-Studio-Sessions/dp/1538114623/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983 and 1984 (Expanded Edition, paperback), Duane Tudahl (2018)]'' | ||
|categories = [[Category:1984]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince and the Revolution)]][[Category: Recorded 1984]] | |categories = [[Category:1984]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince and the Revolution)]][[Category: Recorded 1984]] | ||
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