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The track was first written and recorded by [[David Coleman]] ([[Lisa Coleman]]'s brother) in June 1984, when given two days of studio time at [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA as a birthday gift from [[Prince]]. When [[Prince]] heard the resulting track, he loved it and wanted to include it on his next album. He re-recorded the track and made some musical and lyrical changes.  
 
The track was first written and recorded by [[David Coleman]] ([[Lisa Coleman]]'s brother) in June 1984, when given two days of studio time at [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA as a birthday gift from [[Prince]]. When [[Prince]] heard the resulting track, he loved it and wanted to include it on his next album. He re-recorded the track and made some musical and lyrical changes.  
  
Basic tracks for [[Prince]]'s version were recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 16|16 September 1984]] at [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]], Eden Prairie, MN, USA.  
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Basic tracks for [[Prince]]'s version were recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 16|16 September 1984]] at [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]], Eden Prairie, Minnesota.  
  
 
This is the only [[Prince]]-related track to give writing credit to [[David Coleman]].
 
This is the only [[Prince]]-related track to give writing credit to [[David Coleman]].
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Revision as of 23:13, 25 November 2017

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Around The World In A Day

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from the album Around The World In A Day
Song details
Performer: Prince and the Revolution
First Released: 22 April 1985 - Around The World In A Day
Album(s): Around The World In A Day
Writer(s): David Coleman, John L. Nelson and Prince
Producer(s): Prince (credited to Prince and the Revolution)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
Performed occasionally in shows:

Around The World In A Day is the first track on Prince's seventh album Around The World In A Day, the second to be credited to Prince and the Revolution.

The track was first written and recorded by David Coleman (Lisa Coleman's brother) in June 1984, when given two days of studio time at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA as a birthday gift from Prince. When Prince heard the resulting track, he loved it and wanted to include it on his next album. He re-recorded the track and made some musical and lyrical changes.

Basic tracks for Prince's version were recorded on 16 September 1984 at Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

This is the only Prince-related track to give writing credit to David Coleman.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
June 1984 Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA Demo by David Coleman (no Prince input)
16 September 1984 Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse, Eden Prairie, MN, USA Basic tracking
2006 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Basic tracking of 'Versace Experience' version
Recording Personnel

'Versace Experience' version

  • Prince - all vocal and instruments (assumed)

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Around The World In A Day 3:25 Around The World In A Day Studio
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Around The World In A Day T.B.C. Live concert TV broadcast Live 7 June 1986, Cobo Arena, Detroit, MI, USA
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Around The World In A Day Demo David Coleman's demo (no Prince involvement)
Around The World In A Day Studio More conventional sound; contains more guitar / bass than released version
Around The World In A Day Studio Longer version edited down to create album version
Around The World In A Day
(The Versace Experience)
re-created for fashion show remix used in a 2006 Versace fashion show
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
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