Difference between revisions of "Lauriann"

From Prince Vault
Jump to: navigation, search
m
Line 1: Line 1:
{{song-3|
+
{{song-2|
|song name                = Lauriann
+
|song name                = Lauriann / Laurianne
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|link=Unreleased Songs]]</small>
+
|single image              = [[Image:D&P_SDE.jpg|100px|left|link=Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe]] <br><small> from the album <br>[[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]</small>
|performer                = [[Prince]] <small>(assumed)</small>
+
|performer                = [[Prince]]  
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]
+
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 27|27 October 2023]] - [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
 +
|album(s)                 = [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
 +
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] <small>(assumed)</small>
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] <small>(assumed)</small>
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] <small>(assumed)</small>
 
|previous song            = [[Latino Barbie Doll]]
 
|previous song            = [[Latino Barbie Doll]]
 
|next song                = [[Lavaux]]
 
|next song                = [[Lavaux]]
|introduction              = '''Lauriann''' (or '''Laurianne''') is song recorded in Mid September 1990 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Prince]] and his band were working on songs that ended up being included on the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] album but is unknown if this song was intended for this project at that time.  
+
|introduction              = '''Lauriann''' is a song initially recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 3|3 September 1990]] at [[Warner Pioneer Studios]], Tokyo, Japan (during the same set of sessions as [[Strollin’]], [[Willing And Able]], [[Money Don’t Matter 2 Night]], [[Something Funky (This House Comes)]] and [[5 Women]]). '''Lauriann''' was mixed on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 18|18 September 1990]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota.  
  
'''Lauriann''' was re-recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 2|2 January 1993]] (during the same session that produced [[Come]], [[Dark]], [[Dolphin]], [[Endorphinmachine]] and [[Dream]]). This version featured [[Prince]], [[Michael B.]] and [[Sonny T.]], but soon after, [[Prince]] reworked the track alone, only reusing [[Michael B.]]’s drum track. One of these 1993 version was submitted for copyright at the Library of Congress as '''Laurianne''' (along with [[Dream]]) on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_5|5 April 1993]]. It is unknown if this song was intended for, or later considered for, any specific project.  
+
A new version with almost completely new lyrics and a slight title change to  '''Laurianne''' was recorded by [[Prince]], [[Michael B.]] and [[Sonny T.]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 30|30 December 1992]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota.  
  
The 1990 take of '''Lauriann''' is slated for release as one of the songs on the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']] in 2023.
+
'''Lauriann''' was submitted for copyright at the Library of Congress (along with [[Dream]]) on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_5|5 April 1993]]. It is unknown if the song by then was intended for, or later considered for any specific project.
 +
 
 +
The original 1990 recording of '''Lauriann''' was released as one of the songs on the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']] in 2023.
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Mid September 1990
+
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 3|3 September 1990]]
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
+
|studio                    = [[Warner Pioneer Studios]],<br> Tokyo, Japan
|additional info          = Tracking
+
|additional info          = Tracking as '''Lauriann'''
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 2|2 January 1993]]
+
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 18|18 september 1990]]
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Re-recording
+
|additional info          = Mixing
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = January 1993 (assumed)
+
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 30|30 December 1992]]
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = 'Solo' Re-recording
+
|additional info          = Re-recording as '''Laurianne'''
 
}}
 
}}
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
|recording personnel      =  
'''Initial 1990 recording'''
+
'''Initial recording'''
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
+
*[[Prince]] - all other vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
+
*[[Michael B.]] - drums (assumed)
*Other musical personnel unknown
+
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar (assumed)
 +
*[[Miko Weaver]] - guitar (assumed)
 
<br>
 
<br>
'''1993 first re-recording'''
+
'''Re-recording'''
 
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
 
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
 
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
 
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
 
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar
 
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar
<br>
+
|released versions        =
'''1993 second Re-recording'''
+
{{Songchart|
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
+
|line =
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
+
{{Songline|
 +
|1= '''Lauriann'''
 +
|2= 4:15
 +
|3= [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
 +
|4= Studio
 +
|5= Original 1990 recording
 +
}}
 +
}}
 
|unreleased versions      =  
 
|unreleased versions      =  
 +
{{SongUnreleased|
 +
|unreleased versions      =
 
{{Unreleased|
 
{{Unreleased|
 
|line=
 
|line=
Line 48: Line 62:
 
|1= '''Lauriann'''
 
|1= '''Lauriann'''
 
|2= Studio
 
|2= Studio
|3= Recorded Mid September 1990
+
|3= Slightly different mix 0f 1990 version
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Unreleasedline|
 
{{Unreleasedline|
|1= '''Lauriann'''
+
|1= '''Laurianne'''
 
|2= Studio
 
|2= Studio
|3= Recorded Mid September 1990. Alternate and longer take.
+
|3= Recorded [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 30|30 December 1992]]
 
}}
 
}}
{{Unreleasedline|
 
|1= '''Lauriann'''
 
|2= Studio
 
|3= Recorded [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 2|2 January 1993]]
 
}}
 
{{Unreleasedline|
 
|1= '''Lauriann'''
 
|2= Studio
 
|3= January 1993 'solo' re-recording
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
Line 69: Line 74:
 
|broadcasts, streaming    =  
 
|broadcasts, streaming    =  
 
|sampled in                =  
 
|sampled in                =  
|first live appearance    = This track is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]].
+
|first live appearance    = This track is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]]
|performed occasionally in = none
+
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none
|trivia                    = A woman named Laurianne, most likely the subject of the song, is thanked on the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] album.
+
|performed occasionally in = none
* '''Lauriann''' was previously thought to have been first recorded in January 1993.
+
|trivia                    =  
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
+
|see also                  = [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
|categories                = [[Category:1990]][[Category:Recorded 1990]][[Category:Recorded 1993]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]]
+
|categories                = [[Category:1990]] [[Category:1993]] [[Category:2023]][[Category:Recorded 1990]] [[Category:Recorded 1993]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]
 
}}
 
}}

Revision as of 16:47, 26 October 2023

Latino Barbie Doll   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Lavaux
Lauriann / Laurianne

left
from the album
Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 27 October 2023 - Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Album(s): Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (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

Lauriann is a song initially recorded on 3 September 1990 at Warner Pioneer Studios, Tokyo, Japan (during the same set of sessions as Strollin’, Willing And Able, Money Don’t Matter 2 Night, Something Funky (This House Comes) and 5 Women). Lauriann was mixed on 18 September 1990 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

A new version with almost completely new lyrics and a slight title change to Laurianne was recorded by Prince, Michael B. and Sonny T. on 30 December 1992 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Lauriann was submitted for copyright at the Library of Congress (along with Dream) on 5 April 1993. It is unknown if the song by then was intended for, or later considered for any specific project.

The original 1990 recording of Lauriann was released as one of the songs on the Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe in 2023.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
3 September 1990 Warner Pioneer Studios,
Tokyo, Japan
Tracking as Lauriann
18 september 1990 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Mixing
30 December 1992 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Re-recording as Laurianne
Recording Personnel

Initial recording


Re-recording


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Lauriann 4:15 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition Studio Original 1990 recording


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Lauriann Studio Slightly different mix 0f 1990 version
Laurianne Studio Recorded 30 December 1992
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Latino Barbie Doll   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Lavaux