Esther

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Esther

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Song details
Performer: Támar Davis
Writer(s): Támar Davis and Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Támar Davis and Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

Esther is an unreleased song by Támar Davis, (co-)written, produced and performed by Prince. While specific recording dates are unknown, it was likely recorded at some point in 2005 (when Prince first worked with Támar Davis) at either Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, or 3121 Antelo Rd. in Los Angeles, California.

The song was allegedly inspired by the biblical figure Esther from 'The Book of Esther'. In the narrative, a drunk King Ahasuerus orders his wife, queen Vashti, to appear naked before him and his guests, to display her beauty. When she refuses to appear, he banishes her and seeks a new queen.

Esther, of Jewish descent, cousin of Mordecai, the Vizier of King Ahasuerus is taken to the palace where the king falls in love with her and makes her his Queen.

The song was considered for Milk And Honey or possibly its earlier incarnation Wild Child. however it did not appear on the final track list of the album that in itself remains unreleased as well.

Nothing else is known about the track, which remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
2005 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
or
3121 Antelo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA, USA (unconfirmed)
Tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Esther Studio Intended for Milk & Honey / Wild Child


 
Additional Information

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References
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