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|introduction = '''Carmen On Top''' is an unreleased song planned to be included as the second track on a configuration for [[Carmen Electra]]’s first album, which was called [[Album: Carmen Electra|On Top]] at that point (configuration compiled on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_15|15 June 1992]]). The song was first intended for [[Robin Power]] and recorded as '''Robin On Top''', between late 1989 and early 1991. It may have been considered for the [[Album: Robin Power And The Uptown Dames (1991)| Robin Power And The Uptown Dames]]’ album [[Prince]] and [[Robin Power|Power]] worked on before [[Prince]] lost interest in the project and started to work with [[Carmen Electra|Electra]]. | |introduction = '''Carmen On Top''' is an unreleased song planned to be included as the second track on a configuration for [[Carmen Electra]]’s first album, which was called [[Album: Carmen Electra|On Top]] at that point (configuration compiled on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_15|15 June 1992]]). The song was first intended for [[Robin Power]] and recorded as '''Robin On Top''', between late 1989 and early 1991. It may have been considered for the [[Album: Robin Power And The Uptown Dames (1991)| Robin Power And The Uptown Dames]]’ album [[Prince]] and [[Robin Power|Power]] worked on before [[Prince]] lost interest in the project and started to work with [[Carmen Electra|Electra]]. | ||
| − | The song was re-recorded as '''Carmen On Top''' with [[Carmen Electra]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 9|9 March 1991]] at [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios] in North Hollywood, California (three days before [[Simp The Pimp]]). It is not know if the lyrics have been fully or partially reworked as the track was mentioned as being written by [[Carmen Electra]] on the credits printed for this configuration of the album. The song contains various samples including a saxophone riff lifted from [[The Max-2|The Max]]. The song was ultimately rejected from the album, however, and the album was renamed [[Album: Carmen Electra|Carmen Electra]]. | + | The song was re-recorded as '''Carmen On Top''' with [[Carmen Electra]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 9|9 March 1991]] at [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios] in North Hollywood, California (three days before [[Simp The Pimp]]). It is not know if the lyrics have been fully or partially reworked as the track was mentioned as being written by [[Carmen Electra]] on the credits printed for this configuration of the album. The song contains various samples including a saxophone riff lifted from [[The Max-2|The Max]] (the 1988 track, different from [[The Max]]). The song was ultimately rejected from the album, however, and the album was renamed [[Album: Carmen Electra|Carmen Electra]]. |
In mid-September 1993, the song was tried out during early sessions for [[Mayte]]’s first album [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Child Of The Sun]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and may have been renamed '''Mayte On Top''', although the song may have been used only to determine appropriate song styles for [[Mayte]] and the lyrics may not have been reworked; details of her version are not known. | In mid-September 1993, the song was tried out during early sessions for [[Mayte]]’s first album [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Child Of The Sun]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and may have been renamed '''Mayte On Top''', although the song may have been used only to determine appropriate song styles for [[Mayte]] and the lyrics may not have been reworked; details of her version are not known. | ||
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|1= '''Robin On Top''' | |1= '''Robin On Top''' | ||
|2= Studio | |2= Studio | ||
| − | |3= Recorded in 1989-1991 | + | |3= [[Robin Power]] version. Recorded in 1989-1991. |
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|1= '''Carmen On Top''' | |1= '''Carmen On Top''' | ||
|2= Studio | |2= Studio | ||
| − | |3= Recorded [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 9|9 March 1991]] | + | |3= [[Carmen Electra]] version. Recorded [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 9|9 March 1991]]. |
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|1= '''Carmen On Top''' / '''Mayte On Top''' | |1= '''Carmen On Top''' / '''Mayte On Top''' | ||
|2= Re-recording | |2= Re-recording | ||
| − | |3= [[Mayte]] version; possibly renamed '''Mayte On Top''' | + | |3= [[Mayte]] version; possibly renamed '''Mayte On Top'''. Recorded in 1993. |
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|broadcasts, streaming = | |broadcasts, streaming = | ||
|sampled in = | |sampled in = | ||
| − | |first live appearance = [[ | + | |first live appearance = [[02 June 1992|02 June 1992, Sporthalle, Cologne, Germany]] <small>(during [[Carmen Electra]] opening act and with different backing music, possibly performed earlier on tour, no [[Prince]] input)</small> |
*This song is not known to have been performed live by [[Prince]]. | *This song is not known to have been performed live by [[Prince]]. | ||
|performed regularly on = none | |performed regularly on = none | ||
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|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)]]'' | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceC36qk6tzM '''Robin Power Talks Life, Carmen Electra, Graffiti Bridge and the Mack of Paisley Park Prince''' by ''Prince Podcast'' (18 April 2021)] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceC36qk6tzM '''Robin Power Talks Life, Carmen Electra, Graffiti Bridge and the Mack of Paisley Park Prince''' by ''Prince Podcast'' (18 April 2021)] | ||
| − | |categories = [[Category:1991]][[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category:1991]][[Category:Recorded 1990]][[Category:Recorded 1991]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]] |
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