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|single image = [[File:Eternity single.jpg|100px|Eternity|link=Single: Eternity]] <br><small> single art for [[Single: Eternity|Eternity]] </small> | |single image = [[File:Eternity single.jpg|100px|Eternity|link=Single: Eternity]] <br><small> single art for [[Single: Eternity|Eternity]] </small> | ||
|performer = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] | |performer = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] | ||
− | |first released = | + | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 30|30 May 1987]] - [[Single: Eternity|Eternity]] single |
|album(s) = [[Album: No Sound But A Heart|No Sound But A Heart]]<br> | |album(s) = [[Album: No Sound But A Heart|No Sound But A Heart]]<br> | ||
The World Of Sheena Easton: The Singles Collection<br> | The World Of Sheena Easton: The Singles Collection<br> | ||
+ | Sheena Easton: [https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-definitive-singles-19801987-3cd The Definitive Singles 1980-1987] | ||
|writer(s) = [[Prince]] | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] | ||
|producer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[David Leonard]]) | |producer(s) = [[Prince]] (credited to [[David Leonard]]) | ||
− | |previous song = [[ | + | |previous song = [[Esther]] |
|next song = [[Euphoria Highway]] | |next song = [[Euphoria Highway]] | ||
− | |introduction = '''Eternity''' is the first track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] | + | |introduction = '''Eternity''' is the first track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton]’s eighth album [[Album: No Sound But A Heart|No Sound But A Heart]], and released as its first and only [[Single: Eternity|single]]. In 1993, it was included as the 19th and final track on ''The World Of Sheena Easton: The Singles Collection'' compilation. The song was written, produced and largely recorded by [[Prince]] (although production is credited to [[David Leonard]], and [[Prince]] uses the pseudonyms Rocker Happyfeller and Freddie "The Phantom" for musician credits). |
− | + | Basic tracking took place in December 1985 at [[Sunset Sound]]in Hollywood, California. Together with [[Euphoria Highway]] the song was first offered to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_L._Williams Vanessa Williams] (with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton] producing), but she never ended up signing a record deal for the proposed project, so never recorded it. The song may or may not have also been considered for [[Jill Jones]]. | |
− | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan] included a version of '''Eternity''' on her eighth album [[Album: CK|CK]]. Although [[Prince]] contributed to the album (on the track [[Sticky Wicked]]), he did not contribute to this track; it is considered a cover version, therefore, and is not discussed in detail here. | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton]’s vocals were recorded at a later session, likely in a different studio and without [[Prince]], although details of her recording are not known. |
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+ | in 1988 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan] included a version of '''Eternity''' on her eighth album [[Album: CK|CK]]. Although [[Prince]] contributed to the album (on the track [[Sticky Wicked]]), he did not contribute to this track; it is considered a cover version, therefore, and is not discussed in detail here. | ||
|recording info = | |recording info = | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
− | |date = December 1985 | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 8|8 December 1985]] <small>(estimate)</small> <!-- <br>(or possibly [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 14|14 December 1985]] --> |
− | |studio = [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA | + | |studio = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA |
− | |additional info = | + | |additional info = Tracking, overdubs, mix |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{RecordingLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 14|14 January 1986]] | ||
+ | |studio = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA | ||
+ | |additional info = Mix | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
− | |date = 1986 | + | |date = 1986 |
− | |studio = | + | |studio = unknown studio |
− | |additional info = | + | |additional info = Vocal overdubs by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] |
}} | }} | ||
|recording personnel = | |recording personnel = | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] - lead vocals | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] - lead vocals | ||
*[[Prince]] - all instruments (credited as Rocker Happyfeller for keyboards and Freddie "The Phantom" for guitar) | *[[Prince]] - all instruments (credited as Rocker Happyfeller for keyboards and Freddie "The Phantom" for guitar) | ||
− | * [[Jill Jones]] - backing vox on unreleased version | + | *[[Jill Jones]] - backing vox on unreleased version |
|released versions = | |released versions = | ||
{{Songchart| | {{Songchart| | ||
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|4= Edit | |4= Edit | ||
|5= | |5= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= '''Eternity (Single Version)''' | ||
+ | |2= 3:50 | ||
+ | |3= Sheena Easton: [https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-definitive-singles-19801987-3cd The Definitive Singles 1980-1987] | ||
+ | |4= Edit | ||
+ | |5= Remastered in 2020/2021 by Simon Murphy | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Songline| | {{Songline| | ||
|1= '''Eternity (Dub)''' | |1= '''Eternity (Dub)''' | ||
|2= 6:18 | |2= 6:18 | ||
− | |3= [[Single: Eternity|Eternity]] single | + | |3= [[Single: Eternity|Eternity]] single<br> |
|4= Remix | |4= Remix | ||
− | |5= Remix by Shep Pettibone | + | |5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone] |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= '''Eternity (Dub)''' | ||
+ | |2= 6:18 | ||
+ | |3= Sheena Easton: [https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-definitive-singles-19801987-3cd The Definitive Singles 1980-1987] | ||
+ | |4= Remix | ||
+ | |5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone]. Remastered in 2020/2021 by Simon Murphy | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Songline| | {{Songline| | ||
|1= '''Eternity (Shep Pettibone Mix)''' | |1= '''Eternity (Shep Pettibone Mix)''' | ||
|2= 6:25 | |2= 6:25 | ||
− | |3= [[Single: Eternity|Eternity]] single | + | |3= [[Single: Eternity|Eternity]] single<br> |
|4= Remix | |4= Remix | ||
− | |5= Remix by Shep Pettibone | + | |5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone] |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= '''Eternity (Shep Pettibone Mix)''' | ||
+ | |2= 6:25 | ||
+ | |3= Sheena Easton: [https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-definitive-singles-19801987-3cd The Definitive Singles 1980-1987]<br> | ||
+ | [https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/14877 The Definitive 12" Singles 1983-1987]<br> | ||
+ | |4= Remix | ||
+ | |5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone]. Remastered in 2020/2021 by Simon Murphy | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|3= Promo release only | |3= Promo release only | ||
|4= Promo video | |4= Promo video | ||
− | |5= | + | |5= [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvW-lo3H8Us Official video] |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|1= '''Eternity''' | |1= '''Eternity''' | ||
|2= Studio | |2= Studio | ||
− | |3= | + | |3= December 1985 version with [[Prince]] vocals |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Unreleasedline| | ||
+ | |1= '''Eternity''' (instrumental) | ||
+ | |2= Studio | ||
+ | |3= Instrumental mix | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|performed regularly on = none | |performed regularly on = none | ||
|performed occasionally in = none | |performed occasionally in = none | ||
− | |trivia = | + | |trivia = This song uses the LinnDrum, the successor of the Linn LM-1 usually utilized by [[Prince]]. |
|see also = [[Album: No Sound But A Heart|No Sound But A Heart]] album | |see also = [[Album: No Sound But A Heart|No Sound But A Heart]] album | ||
* [[Single: Eternity|Eternity]] single | * [[Single: Eternity|Eternity]] single | ||
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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)]]'' | ||
− | |categories = [[Category:1987]][[Category: | + | * ''[https://www.duanetudahl.com/prince-book Prince and the Parade/Sign O’ The Times Era Studio Sessions 1985 and 1986, Duane Tudahl (2021)]'' |
+ | |categories = [[Category:1987]][[Category:Recorded 1985]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]] | ||
}} | }} |
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