I Ain't Gonna Run

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I Ain’t Gonna Run

	Song details

	Performer:
	Writer(s):	Prince (as )
	Producer(s):	Prince (as ) (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

I Ain’t Gonna Run is an unreleased song recorded in early 1999 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The Hornheadz recorded horn overdubs for the track on 17 May 1999 at Paisley Park Studios (during the same session as horn overdubs for Hot Wit U, Y Should Eye Do That When Eye Can Do This?, Man‘O’War and R U Ready?). Michael B. Nelson described the track as an upbeat track with a 12/8 shuffle beat. The song was intended for Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, but was not included on any known configurations. The track remains unreleased.

Recording Information

Recording Sessions
Date	Studio	Additional info
Early 1999	Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA	Tracking
17 May 1999	Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA	Horn overdubs by The Hornheadz
Recording Personnel
Prince (as ) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed) Michael B. Nelson - trombone Dave Jensen - trumpet Kathy Jensen - baritone saxophone Steve Strand - trumpet Kenni Holmen - saxophone

Versions

Unreleased Versions

Title	Version	Additional Info
I Ain’t Gonna Run	Studio	Recorded early 1999
I Ain’t Gonna Run	Studio	Final version after horn overdubs

Additional Information

	See also	Trivia

	Unreleased Songs

	References
	The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)

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