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|single image              = [[File:Frome2u single.jpg|100px|link=Single: From E 2 U]] <br><small> from the EP [[Single: From E 2 U|From E 2 U]] </small>
 
|single image              = [[File:Frome2u single.jpg|100px|link=Single: From E 2 U]] <br><small> from the EP [[Single: From E 2 U|From E 2 U]] </small>
 
|performer                = [[Sheila E.]]
 
|performer                = [[Sheila E.]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 15|15 August 2010]] - [[Single: From E 2 U|From E 2 U]] EP<br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 4|4 November 2013]] - [[Album: Icon|Icon]] Album
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|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 15|15 August 2010]] - [[Single: From E 2 U|From E 2 U]] EP<br>
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[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 4|4 November 2013]] - [[Album: Icon|Icon]] Album
 
|album(s)                  = None
 
|album(s)                  = None
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]]
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|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]]  
 
|producer(s)              = Unknown
 
|producer(s)              = Unknown
 
|previous song            = [[Le Grind]]
 
|previous song            = [[Le Grind]]
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In 2013, [[Sheila E.]] included an edited version of the track on her album [[Album: Icon|Icon]].
 
In 2013, [[Sheila E.]] included an edited version of the track on her album [[Album: Icon|Icon]].
  
While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking is likely to have taken place in 2007 or early 2008 in or near Oakland (exact location unknown). The track was intended for an album by [http://the-e-family.com The E Family], which developed into their 2011 release [http://the-e-family.com/mds/now-forever/ Now & Forever], but the track was not included on the final album. Instead it was included on [[Sheila E.]]'s 2013 album [[Album: Icon|Icon]].
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While a specific recording date or studio (in or near Oakland) were not known, a recording tape photographed at [[Paisley Park Studios]] lists it as [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 2005]] alluding the song was recorded five years before initial release. <br>
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The track was intended for an album by [https://peteescovedo.com/escovedo-family The E Family] tentatively called ''Love's All Around''. This album was developed over the years and released as ''Now & Forever'' in 2011, but '''Leader Of The Band''' was not included on the final configuration. Instead it was included on [[Sheila E.]]'s 2013 album [[Album: Icon|Icon]].
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = 2007 - early 2008
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 1|1 October 2005]] (tentative)
|studio                    = 25th Recording Studios, Oakland, CA, USA or Blue 52 Lounge Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
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|studio                    = 25th Recording Studios,<br>Oakland, CA, USA<br>or<br>Blue 52 Lounge Studios,<br>Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking, mixing & mastering
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|additional info          = Basic tracking, mixing & mastering
 
}}
 
}}
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
*[[Sheila E.]] - lead and background vocals, drums, timables, bongos, percussion, arrangements
 
*[[Sheila E.]] - lead and background vocals, drums, timables, bongos, percussion, arrangements
 
*[[Prince]] - background vocals, keyboards
 
*[[Prince]] - background vocals, keyboards
* Cat Gray - background vocals, keyboards, bass, congas, percussion, mixing
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*Cat Gray - background vocals, keyboards, bass, congas, percussion, mixing
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Mabry Lynn Mabry] - background vocals
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Mabry Lynn Mabry] - background vocals
*Pete Escovedo - vocal intro, percussion
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Escovedo Pete Escovedo] - vocal intro, percussion
 
*[[Juan Escovedo]] - percussion
 
*[[Juan Escovedo]] - percussion
 
*[[Peter Michael Escovedo]] - percussion
 
*[[Peter Michael Escovedo]] - percussion
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*[[Eddie M.]] - saxophone
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*Joel Behrman - trumpet
 
|released versions        =
 
|released versions        =
 
{{Songchart|
 
{{Songchart|
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|1= '''Leader Of The Band'''
 
|1= '''Leader Of The Band'''
 
|2= 4:39
 
|2= 4:39
|3= [[Album: Icon|Icon]] Album
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|3= [[Album: Icon|Icon]] Album<br>
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[[Single: Leader Of The Band|Leader Of The Band]] promo
 
|4= Studio
 
|4= Studio
 
|5=  
 
|5=  
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|unreleased versions      =  
 
|unreleased versions      =  
 
|sampled in                =  
 
|sampled in                =  
|first live appearance    = [[29_March 2008|29 March 2008, Harvelles, Redondo Beach, CA, USA]] <small>(likely, but unconfirmed)</small><br>
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|first live appearance    = [[29_March 2008|29 March 2008, Harvelles, Redondo Beach, CA, USA]] <small>(likely, but unconfirmed, only known performance with [[Prince]] input)</small><br>
* [[15 August 2010|15 August 2010: Yoshi's, San Francisco, CA, USA]] <small>(first and last confirmed performance by [[Sheila E.]], no [[Prince]] input)</small>
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* 15 August 2010: Yoshi's, San Francisco, CA, USA <small>(first confirmed performance by [[Sheila E.]], no [[Prince]] input)</small>
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2008|2008]] <small>(likely, but unconfirmed)</small>, 2010 <small>(by [[Sheila E.]])</small>
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2008|2008]] <small>(likely, but unconfirmed)</small>, 2010 <small>(by [[Sheila E.]])</small>

Revision as of 21:14, 4 October 2020

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Leader Of The Band

SheilaeIcon-artwork.png
from the album Icon
Frome2u single.jpg
from the EP From E 2 U
Song details
Performer: Sheila E.
First Released: 15 August 2010 - From E 2 U EP

4 November 2013 - Icon Album

Album(s): None
Writer(s): Prince and Sheila E.
Producer(s): Unknown
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Leader Of The Band is the first track on an EP sold by Sheila E. at the merchandise stand of two shows she performed at Yoshi's, San Francisco, CA, USA, on 15 August 2010. The song is written by Prince and Sheila E., and he appears on vocals and keyboards.

In 2013, Sheila E. included an edited version of the track on her album Icon.

While a specific recording date or studio (in or near Oakland) were not known, a recording tape photographed at Paisley Park Studios lists it as 1 October 2005 alluding the song was recorded five years before initial release.

The track was intended for an album by The E Family tentatively called Love's All Around. This album was developed over the years and released as Now & Forever in 2011, but Leader Of The Band was not included on the final configuration. Instead it was included on Sheila E.'s 2013 album Icon.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1 October 2005 (tentative) 25th Recording Studios,
Oakland, CA, USA
or
Blue 52 Lounge Studios,
Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
Basic tracking, mixing & mastering
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Leader Of The Band 6:18 From E 2 U EP Studio
Leader Of The Band 4:39 Icon Album

Leader Of The Band promo

Studio



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
  • Information needed.
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