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.
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Recording Information
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Recording Sessions
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Date
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Studio
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Additional info
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7 July 1987
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Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA
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piano version
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1 September 1987
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Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA
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Tracking
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Recording Personnel
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- 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.
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Versions
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Unreleased Versions
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Title
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Version
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Additional Info
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Everything Could Be So Fine
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Studio
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piano version
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Everything Could Be So Fine
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Studio
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full instrumentation version
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