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|introduction              = '''Drawers Burnin'''' is an unreleased song performed live on [[07 June 1985|7 June 1985, Prom Center, St. Paul, MN, USA]] (a one-off concert to celebrate [[Prince]]'s 27th birthday), performed as part of a lengthy medley which also included [[Irresistible Bitch]], [[Possessed]], [[The Bird]] and [[Holly Rock]].  
 
|introduction              = '''Drawers Burnin'''' is an unreleased song performed live on [[07 June 1985|7 June 1985, Prom Center, St. Paul, MN, USA]] (a one-off concert to celebrate [[Prince]]'s 27th birthday), performed as part of a lengthy medley which also included [[Irresistible Bitch]], [[Possessed]], [[The Bird]] and [[Holly Rock]].  
  
The song bares striking similarities with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac Fleetwood Mac's] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Turning World Turning] from the band's 1975 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac_(1975_album) Fleetwood Mac album] and seems to be [[Prince]]'s playfully mocking cover of the song, with perhaps improvised lyrics that include criticisms of the side effects of fame, including people trying to take [[Prince]]'s picture. <!-- (seemingly opposing the lyric of [[Baby I'm A Star]], although fitting with [[Prince]]'s later complaints of paparazzi, on tracks such as [[Just Like U (Monologue)]]).-->
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The song bears striking similarities with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac Fleetwood Mac's] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Turning World Turning] from the band's 1975 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac_(1975_album) Fleetwood Mac album] and seems to be [[Prince]]'s playfully mocking cover of the song, with perhaps improvised lyrics that include criticisms of the side effects of fame, including people trying to take [[Prince]]'s picture. <!-- (seemingly opposing the lyric of [[Baby I'm A Star]], although fitting with [[Prince]]'s later complaints of paparazzi, on tracks such as [[Just Like U (Monologue)]]).-->
  
 
It is believed that no studio version exists, although the track was worked on during rehearsals for the show. The track is not known to have been performed live at any other time.  
 
It is believed that no studio version exists, although the track was worked on during rehearsals for the show. The track is not known to have been performed live at any other time.  

Revision as of 05:48, 21 June 2019

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Drawers Burnin'

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Song details
Performer: Prince
Writer(s): Prince (lyrics, assumed) (Lindsey_Buckingham & Christine McVie on World Turning original
Producer(s): n/a
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Drawers Burnin' is an unreleased song performed live on 7 June 1985, Prom Center, St. Paul, MN, USA (a one-off concert to celebrate Prince's 27th birthday), performed as part of a lengthy medley which also included Irresistible Bitch, Possessed, The Bird and Holly Rock.

The song bears striking similarities with Fleetwood Mac's World Turning from the band's 1975 Fleetwood Mac album and seems to be Prince's playfully mocking cover of the song, with perhaps improvised lyrics that include criticisms of the side effects of fame, including people trying to take Prince's picture.

It is believed that no studio version exists, although the track was worked on during rehearsals for the show. The track is not known to have been performed live at any other time.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
n/a n/a This track is not known to have been recorded in the studio (credits below refer to live performance).
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
n/a n/a This song has been played live, but is not known to have been committed to tape in a studio.


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
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