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| |introduction = '''G-Spot''' is the second track on [[Jill Jones]]'s first and only [[Paisley Park Records]] album [[Album: Jill Jones|Jill Jones]], and within a few months of the album's release, [[Single: G-Spot|G-Spot]] was released as the album's second single. Although [[Jill Jones]] shared official writing credits, the song was written solely by [[Prince]]. | | |introduction = '''G-Spot''' is the second track on [[Jill Jones]]'s first and only [[Paisley Park Records]] album [[Album: Jill Jones|Jill Jones]], and within a few months of the album's release, [[Single: G-Spot|G-Spot]] was released as the album's second single. Although [[Jill Jones]] shared official writing credits, the song was written solely by [[Prince]]. |
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− | While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place between January and August 1983, most likely at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen, Minnesota. It was originally intended for [[Vanity 6]]'s second album (which became [[Apollonia 6]]'s first and only album [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]] when [[Vanity]] left the band). The song was then considered for [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], but was cut from the album and movie. Prince mixed the song further on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 30|30 January 1986]] at [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, California (on the same day as mixing [[With You]], [[Mia Bocca]] and [[Baby, You're A Trip]], and recording [[It's A Wonderful Day]]). [[Prince]]'s original version contains [[Prince]] calling out "Maceo" for a solo and the line "I don't want no trash, gimme some of that popcorn" (taken from [[Mother Popcorn]]) - this is an homage to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown James Brown] and saxophonist [[Maceo Parker]], with whom [[Prince]] would work many years later. | + | While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place between January and August 1983, most likely at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It was originally intended for [[Vanity 6]]'s second album (which became [[Apollonia 6]]'s first and only album [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]] when [[Vanity]] left the band). The song was then considered for [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], but was cut from the album and movie. Prince mixed the song further on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 30|30 January 1986]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (on the same day as mixing [[With You]], [[Mia Bocca]] and [[Baby, You're A Trip]], and recording [[It's A Wonderful Day]]). [[Prince]]'s original version contains [[Prince]] calling out "Maceo" for a solo and the line "I don't want no trash, gimme some of that popcorn" (taken from [[Mother Popcorn]]) - this is an homage to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown James Brown] and saxophonist [[Maceo Parker]], with whom [[Prince]] would work many years later. |
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G-Spot is the second track on Jill Jones's first and only Paisley Park Records album Jill Jones, and within a few months of the album's release, G-Spot was released as the album's second single. Although Jill Jones shared official writing credits, the song was written solely by Prince.
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking for Prince's original version took place between January and August 1983, most likely at Prince's Kiowa Trail Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It was originally intended for Vanity 6's second album (which became Apollonia 6's first and only album Apollonia 6 when Vanity left the band). The song was then considered for Purple Rain, but was cut from the album and movie. Prince mixed the song further on 30 January 1986 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California (on the same day as mixing With You, Mia Bocca and Baby, You're A Trip, and recording It's A Wonderful Day). Prince's original version contains Prince calling out "Maceo" for a solo and the line "I don't want no trash, gimme some of that popcorn" (taken from Mother Popcorn) - this is an homage to James Brown and saxophonist Maceo Parker, with whom Prince would work many years later.
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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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January - August 1983
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Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA
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Basic tracking
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1986
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Unknown studio(s) (details needed)
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Vocal and orchestra overdubs
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30 January 1986
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Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA
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Mixing
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Recording Personnel
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Jill Jones version
- Jill Jones - vocals
- Prince - all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
- Bob Minzer - saxophone
- Chris Hunter - saxophone
- Roger Rosenberg - saxophone
- Jim Pugh - trombone
- Jon Faddis - trumpet
- Randy Brecker - trumpet
Unreleased version
- Prince - all vocals and instruments
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Versions
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Released Versions
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Title
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Length
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Released
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Version
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Additional info
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G-Spot
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4:30
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Jill Jones
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Studio
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G-Spot (Edit)
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4:01
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G-Spot single
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Edit
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G-Spot (Remix)
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6:23
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G-Spot single
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Extended version
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Remix by Jimmy Destri
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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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G-Spot
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Studio
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Original 1983 version with Prince on vocals
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G-Spot (Extended Version)
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Remix
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Alternate mix of released Extended Version
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