Everything Could Be So Fine

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Everything Could Be So Fine

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Song details
Performer: Prince (assumed)
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
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

Everything Could Be So Fine was originally recorded as a piano only version in July 1987. A version with fuller instrumentation was then recorded on 1 September 1987 (shortly after completion of the Sign O’ The Times movie). The song was written for the original story of the Graffiti Bridge movie (concerning the search for the "grand progression"). It is mentioned in the original scripts (from September and October 1987) for Graffiti Bridge, depicted as a group song, with vocals by Cat, Sheila E., Levi Seacer, Jr. and Miko Weaver.

It was not included in future scripts, however, and it is not known if vocals were added by these band members. In July 1989, the track was given to Eric Leeds for consideration on the planned Madhouse album 26 (which later evolved into Times Squared), although he chose not to use it.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
7 July 1987 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
piano version
1 September 1987 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - vocals and instruments (assumed), except where noted
  • Cat - background vocals
  • Sheila E. - background vocals
  • Levi Seacer, Jr. - vocals (intended, but unknown if his vocals were recorded)
  • Miko Weaver - vocals (intended, but unknown if his vocals were recorded)
  • Other credits are not known.

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Everything Could Be So Fine Studio piano version
Everything Could Be So Fine Studio full instrumentation version


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia

  • This was one of the unreleased songs was played for VIP attendees of the Celebration event held at Paisley Park Studios in June 2023

References
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