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|introduction              = '''Living Doll''' is an unreleased song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 2|2 June 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (three days after [[For Love]]). The song was intended for [[Jill Jones]]' album [[Album: Jill Jones|Jill Jones]], but ultimately not included.
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|introduction              = '''Living Doll''' is an unreleased song recorded in late May at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. The song was intended for [[Jill Jones]]’ eponymous [[Album: Jill Jones|album]], but ultimately not included.
 
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 29|29 May 1985]]
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|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
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|additional info          = Tracking
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 2|2 June 1985]]
 
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 2|2 June 1985]]
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]],<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
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|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking
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|additional info          = Possible overdubs, mix
 
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|date                      = August 1985 (assumed)
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 28|28 February 1986]]
|studio                    = Monterey Sound Studios, <br>Glendale, CA, USA
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|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
|additional info          = Orchestral overdubs by [[Clare Fischer]]
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|additional info          = Edits, mix
 
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|recording personnel      =  
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
*[[Jill Jones]] - vocals
 
*[[Jill Jones]] - vocals
 
*[[Prince]] - all instruments (assumed)
 
*[[Prince]] - all instruments (assumed)
: Orchestral Players (assumed):
 
:*Violins - Isabelle Daskoff, Francine Walsh, Mari Botnik, Pam Gates, Janice Gower, Karen Jones, Betty Moor, Irma Neumann, Assa Drori, Bill Hymanson, Oscar Chasow, Ron Clark, Henry Ferber, Erne Granat, Ed Green, Bill Hybel, Reggie Hill, Pat Johnson, Don Palmer, Sheldon Sanov, Joe Schonbrun, Terry Schonbrun and Harold Wolf
 
:*Violas - Pam Goldsmith, Margot Maclaine, Carol Mukagawa, Myer Bello, Alan Deverich, Norman Forrest, Alan Harshman, Jorge Moraga and David Stock
 
:*Cellos - Jim Arkatoff, Ray Kelley, Ray Kramer and Fred Seykora
 
:*Basses - Chuck Dominico and Arni Egilsson
 
:*Woodwinds - Gene Cipriano, Don Ashworth, John Clarke, Dave Edwards, Gary Foster, Jim Kanter, John Lowe, Dick Mitchell, Jack Nimitz, Joe Soldo and Bob Tricarico
 
:*Trumpets - Ray Brown, Rich Cooper, Bob Findley, Larry Ford, Bob O’Donnell and Al Vizutti
 
:*Trombones - Garnett Brown, Charles Loper, Morris Repass and Bill Watrous
 
:*French Horns - Marni Johnson, David Duke, Joe Myer, Brian O’Connor, Calvin Smith and Jim Thatcher
 
:*Tuba - Tommy Johnson
 
:*Tympani and percussion - Brent Fischer
 
 
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|1= '''Living Doll'''
 
|2= Studio
 
|2= Studio
|3= Recorded [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 2|2 June 1985]]
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|1= '''Living Doll'''
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|3= Final version after orchestral overdubs
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|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
 
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
 
|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:1985]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1985]]
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* ''[https://www.duanetudahl.com/prince-book Prince and the Parade/Sign O’ The Times Era Studio Sessions 1985 and 1986, Duane Tudahl (2021)]''
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|categories                = [[Category:1985]][[Category:Recorded 1985]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:01, 25 June 2022

Livin’ 2 Die   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Lolita
Living Doll

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Song details
Performer: Jill Jones
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

Living Doll is an unreleased song recorded in late May at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California. The song was intended for Jill Jones’ eponymous album, but ultimately not included.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
29 May 1985 Sunset Sound - Studio 3,
Hollywood, CA, USA
Tracking
2 June 1985 Sunset Sound - Studio 3,
Hollywood, CA, USA
Possible overdubs, mix
28 February 1986 Sunset Sound - Studio 3,
Hollywood, CA, USA
Edits, mix
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Living Doll Studio


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Livin’ 2 Die   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Lolita