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|performer                = [[Grand Central]]
 
|performer                = [[Grand Central]]
|writer(s)                = Carole King, Toni Stern
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|writer(s)                = Toni Stern (lyrics) & [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_King Carole King] (music)
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] <!-- and [[Charles Smith]] --> (assumed)
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] <!-- and [[Charles Smith]] --> (assumed)
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|previous song            = [[It’s Alright]]
 
|next song                = [[The Jam]]
 
|next song                = [[The Jam]]
|introduction              = '''It's Too Late''' is an unreleased cover of a Carole King song that appeared on her 1971 album ''Tapestry''. It was recorded in 1974 by [[Grand Central]], a band consisting of [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]], Charles Smith, Linda Anderson and William Doughty, with [[Pepé Willie]] overseeing. The reel-to-reel recording-session was a result of winning a North Commons Park battle-of-the-band contest, where the prize was $75 and 8 hours recording time at the [[Cookhouse Studios]]. Other songs recorded in the session were [[Whenever]], [[You Remind Me Of Me]] and Love Unlimited's instrumental [[Love's Theme]].
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|introduction              = '''It’s Too Late''' is an unreleased cover of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_King Carole King] song that appeared on her 1971 album [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapestry_(Carole_King_album) ''Tapestry'']. It was recorded in 1974 by [[Grand Central]], a band consisting of [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]], Charles Smith, Linda Anderson and William Doughty, with [[Pepé Willie]] overseeing. The reel-to-reel recording-session was a result of winning a North Commons Park battle-of-the-band contest, where the prize was $75 and 8 hours recording time at the [[Cookhouse Studios]]. Other songs recorded in the session were [[Whenever]], [[You Remind Me Of Me]] and Love Unlimited’s instrumental [[Love’s Theme]].
 
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|date                      = 1974
 
|date                      = 1974
|studio                    = [[Cookhouse Studios]], Minneapolis, Minnesota
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|studio                    = [[Cookhouse Studios]], Minneapolis, MN, USA
 
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Revision as of 15:44, 4 September 2020

It’s Alright   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   The Jam
It’s Too Late

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Song details
Performer: Grand Central
Writer(s): Toni Stern (lyrics) & Carole King (music)
Producer(s): Prince, André Anderson (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

It’s Too Late is an unreleased cover of a Carole King song that appeared on her 1971 album Tapestry. It was recorded in 1974 by Grand Central, a band consisting of Prince, André Anderson, Charles Smith, Linda Anderson and William Doughty, with Pepé Willie overseeing. The reel-to-reel recording-session was a result of winning a North Commons Park battle-of-the-band contest, where the prize was $75 and 8 hours recording time at the Cookhouse Studios. Other songs recorded in the session were Whenever, You Remind Me Of Me and Love Unlimited’s instrumental Love’s Theme.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1974 Cookhouse Studios, Minneapolis, MN, USA basic tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - vocals and guitar
  • Charles Smith - drums and vocals
  • André Anderson - bass guitar and vocals
  • Linda Anderson - keyboards and vocals
  • William Doughty - percussion and vocals

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
It’s Too Late Studio


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
It’s Alright   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   The Jam