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|introduction = '''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 [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]] in Los Angeles, California. | |introduction = '''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 [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]] in Los Angeles, California. | ||
| − | The song was allegedly inspired by the biblical figure [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther Esther] from 'The Book of Esther'. | + | The song was allegedly inspired by the biblical figure [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther 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. | 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 [[Album: Milk & Honey (2006)|Milk And Honey]] or possibly its earlier incarnation | + | The song was considered for [[Album: Milk & Honey (2006)|Milk And Honey]] or possibly its earlier incarnation [[Album: Milk & Honey (2006)|''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. | Nothing else is known about the track, which remains unreleased. | ||
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| − | |3= Intended for [[Album: Milk & Honey (2006)|Milk & Honey]] | + | |3= Intended for [[Album: Milk & Honey (2006)|Milk & Honey / Wild Child]] |
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