It Takes 3

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It Takes 3

	Song details

	Performer:	New Power Generation
	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 or New Power Generation
	Performed regularly on tour:
	none
	Performed occasionally in shows:
	none

It Takes 3 is an unreleased song recorded on 15 May 1994 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, during the first day of sessions for the New Power Generation’s second album Exodus (on the same day as Get Wild, New Power Soul, The Exodus Has Begun, Hallucination Rain, Slave 2 The System and Count The Days). The song was included as the tenth track (fifth song) on the 19 June 1994 configuration of Exodus, but was removed from later configurations. The track remains unreleased.

Recording Information

Recording Sessions
Date	Studio	Additional info
15 May 1994	Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA	Tracking
Recording Personnel
Sonny T. - lead and background vocals, bass guitar Prince (as ) - all other instruments, except where noted Michael B. - drums Tommy Barbarella - piano Mr. Hayes - organ and synths Michael B. Nelson - trombone Kathy Jensen - baritone saxophone Dave Jensen - trumpet Brian Gallagher - tenor saxophone Steve Strand - trumpet

Versions

Unreleased Versions

Title	Version	Additional Info
It Takes 3	Studio	Recorded 15 May 1994

Additional Information

	See also	Trivia

	Unreleased Songs Exodus album New Power Generation

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

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