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{{song|
 
{{song|
 
|song name                =  My Tender Heart
 
|song name                =  My Tender Heart
|album image              =  [[File:Closerthanclose album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Closer Than Close]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]</small>
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|album image              =  [[File:Closerthanclose album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Closer Than Close]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]</small> <br><br>[[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>
 
|single image            = [[File:Closerthanclose20th album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Closer Than Close]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] 20th Anniversary Edition</small>
 
|single image            = [[File:Closerthanclose20th album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Closer Than Close]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] 20th Anniversary Edition</small>
 
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|performer                = [[Rosie Gaines]]; [[Prince]]
|performer                = [[Rosie Gaines]]
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|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 13|13 June 1995]] - [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] album
 
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 13|13 June 1995]] - [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] album
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]<br>[[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]]
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|album(s)                  = [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]<br>[[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]]<br>[[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
 
|writer(s)                = [[Rosie Gaines]] and [[Prince]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[Rosie Gaines]] and [[Prince]]
 
|producer(s)              = [[Ricky Peterson]]
 
|producer(s)              = [[Ricky Peterson]]
 
|previous song            = [[My Summertime Thang]]
 
|previous song            = [[My Summertime Thang]]
 
|next song                = [[My Tree]]
 
|next song                = [[My Tree]]
|introduction              = '''My Tender Heart''' is the sixth track on [[Rosie Gaines]]’ third album [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] (seventh track on the international version). Two and a half years earlier, however, the song was performed on [[TV Film: The Ryde Dyvine|The Ryde Dyvine]] TV special of [[Prince]] and related artists performing at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. '''My Tender Heart''' was written (as 'My Tender Love') by [[Rosie Gaines]] and [[Prince]] and produced by [[Ricky Peterson]]. In 2009, the original recording with [[Prince]] on background vocals was included as the fourth track on her iTunes exclusive album [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]].
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|introduction              = '''My Tender Heart''' is the sixth track on [[Rosie Gaines]]’ third album [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] (seventh track on the international version). Two and a half years earlier, however, the song was performed on [[TV Film: The Ryde Dyvine|The Ryde Dyvine]] TV special of [[Prince]] and related artists performing at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. '''My Tender Heart''' was written (as 'My Tender Love') by [[Rosie Gaines]] and [[Prince]] and produced by [[Ricky Peterson]]. In 2009, a recording with [[Prince]] on background vocals was included as the fourth track on her iTunes exclusive album [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]].
  
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in June 1990 in London, England (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Daddy Pop]], [[Schoolyard]] and [[Walk Don’t Walk]], but mostly focused on [[Rosie Gaines]]’ first solo album, recording [[Hold Me]], [[Pain]], [[Streetwalker]], [[In The Name Of Love]] and [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]]); [[Prince]] worked in three different London studios, [[Olympic Studios]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Townhouse_Studios Townhouse Studios] and [[Metropolis]] and it is not known which studio was used for this song. [[Ricky Peterson]] is listed as the producer on the album, however, and it is likely he provided additional production in 1992 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota.  
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Tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 6|6 July 1990]] at [[Metropolis]] in London, England (on the same day as [[Pain]] and [[Streetwalker]]. [[Prince]] first recorded his on lead on it, before he had [[Rosie Gaines]] record hers.  
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[[Ricky Peterson]] is listed as the producer on the album, however, and it is likely he provided additional production in 1992 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota.  
  
 
This version was included as the fifth track on one 1993 configuration of [[Rosie Gaines]]’ planned [[Paisley Park Records]] album [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]], the fourth track on another 1993 configuration, the fourteenth track on another 1993 configuration and the eleventh track on yet another 1993 configuration, before a version of the album (now released by Dredlix Records) was released on iTunes in 2009. In 1993, [[Single: My Tender Heart|My Tender Heart]] was planned as a single release also, but the single was not released, despite artwork being printed.
 
This version was included as the fifth track on one 1993 configuration of [[Rosie Gaines]]’ planned [[Paisley Park Records]] album [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]], the fourth track on another 1993 configuration, the fourteenth track on another 1993 configuration and the eleventh track on yet another 1993 configuration, before a version of the album (now released by Dredlix Records) was released on iTunes in 2009. In 1993, [[Single: My Tender Heart|My Tender Heart]] was planned as a single release also, but the single was not released, despite artwork being printed.
  
Although several songs were recorded by [[Prince]] for [[Rosie Gaines]]’ first solo album, '''My Tender Heart''' is the only track written for the album that was included on the final release ([[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]); [[I Want U]], while appearing on the final release, was originally intended for The Pointer Sisters.
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Although several songs were recorded by [[Prince]] for [[Rosie Gaines]]’ first solo album, '''My Tender Heart''' is the only track written for the album that was included on the final release ([[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]) in 1995; [[I Want U]], while appearing on the final release, was originally intended for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pointer_Sisters The Pointer Sisters].
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[[Prince]]’s solo version of '''My Tender Heart''' was released in 2023 as one of the songs on the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']] box set. The song was remixed by [[Chris James]] in 2022 for use on that collection.
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = June 1990
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 6|6 July 1990]]|
|studio                    = [[Olympic Studios]],<br>London, England;<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Townhouse_Studios Townhouse Studios],<br>London, England<br>or<br>[[Metropolis]],<br>London, England
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studio                    = [[Metropolis]],<br>London, England
 
|additional info          = Tracking as '''My Tender Love'''
 
|additional info          = Tracking as '''My Tender Love'''
 
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|additional info          = Additional recording (produced by [[Ricky Peterson]])
 
|additional info          = Additional recording (produced by [[Ricky Peterson]])
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}}
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{{RecordingLine|
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|date                      = 2022
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|studio                    = unknown studio
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|additional info          = Remix by [[Chris James]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
|recording personnel      =  
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*Michael Barry - guitar
 
*Michael Barry - guitar
 
*[[The Steeles]] - background vocals
 
*[[The Steeles]] - background vocals
*[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] - background vocals
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*[[Prince]] (credited as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) - background vocals
 
<br>
 
<br>
'''Concrete Jungle version'''
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'''Concrete Jungle version''' / Original version
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*[[Prince]] – vocals
 
*[[Rosie Gaines]] - vocals, keyboards
 
*[[Rosie Gaines]] - vocals, keyboards
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
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*[[Dr. Fink]] keyboards
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar
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*[[Michael B.]] - drums
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - guitar
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*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar  
*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards
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*[[Prince]] - background vocals
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|released versions        =
 
|released versions        =
 
{{Songchart|
 
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|4= Studio
 
|4= Studio
 
|5= Original demo recording
 
|5= Original demo recording
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{{Songline|
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|1= '''My Tender Heart'''
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|2= 5:06
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|3= [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
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|4= Studio
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|5= [[Prince]]’s version
 
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|2= Studio
 
|2= Studio
 
|3= Planned for [[Single: My Tender Heart|My Tender Heart]] unreleased single
 
|3= Planned for [[Single: My Tender Heart|My Tender Heart]] unreleased single
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{{Unreleasedline|
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|1= '''My Tender Heart '''
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|2= Studio
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|3= [[Prince]] vox version before 2022 remix
 
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*[[Single: My Tender Heart|My Tender Heart]] unreleased single
 
*[[Single: My Tender Heart|My Tender Heart]] unreleased single
 
*[[Rosie Gaines]]
 
*[[Rosie Gaines]]
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*[[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)]] ''
 
* <b>Copyright(s):</b>
 
* <b>Copyright(s):</b>
 
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:[http://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx ASCAP Work ID: 430729296 ISWC: T9031243240]
 
:[http://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx ASCAP Work ID: 430729296 ISWC: T9031243240]
|categories                = [[Category:1995]][[Category:Recorded 1990]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]]
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|categories                = [[Category:1995]] [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Recorded 1990]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]] [[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]
 
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Revision as of 16:45, 26 October 2023

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My Tender Heart

Closerthanclose album.jpg
from the album Closer Than Close

left
from the album
Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Closerthanclose20th album.jpg
from the album Closer Than Close 20th Anniversary Edition
Song details
Performer: Rosie Gaines; Prince
First Released: 13 June 1995 - Closer Than Close album
Album(s): Closer Than Close
Concrete Jungle
Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Writer(s): Rosie Gaines and Prince
Producer(s): Ricky Peterson
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • This track is not known to have been performed by Prince.

My Tender Heart is the sixth track on Rosie Gaines’ third album Closer Than Close (seventh track on the international version). Two and a half years earlier, however, the song was performed on The Ryde Dyvine TV special of Prince and related artists performing at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. My Tender Heart was written (as 'My Tender Love') by Rosie Gaines and Prince and produced by Ricky Peterson. In 2009, a recording with Prince on background vocals was included as the fourth track on her iTunes exclusive album Concrete Jungle.

Tracking took place on 6 July 1990 at Metropolis in London, England (on the same day as Pain and Streetwalker. Prince first recorded his on lead on it, before he had Rosie Gaines record hers.

Ricky Peterson is listed as the producer on the album, however, and it is likely he provided additional production in 1992 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

This version was included as the fifth track on one 1993 configuration of Rosie Gaines’ planned Paisley Park Records album Concrete Jungle, the fourth track on another 1993 configuration, the fourteenth track on another 1993 configuration and the eleventh track on yet another 1993 configuration, before a version of the album (now released by Dredlix Records) was released on iTunes in 2009. In 1993, My Tender Heart was planned as a single release also, but the single was not released, despite artwork being printed.

Although several songs were recorded by Prince for Rosie Gaines’ first solo album, My Tender Heart is the only track written for the album that was included on the final release (Closer Than Close) in 1995; I Want U, while appearing on the final release, was originally intended for The Pointer Sisters.

Prince’s solo version of My Tender Heart was released in 2023 as one of the songs on the Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe box set. The song was remixed by Chris James in 2022 for use on that collection.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
6 July 1990 Metropolis,
London, England
Tracking as My Tender Love
1992 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Additional recording (produced by Ricky Peterson)
2022 unknown studio Remix by Chris James
Recording Personnel

Closer Than Close version


Concrete Jungle version / Original version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
My Tender Heart 5:10 Closer Than Close Studio
My Tender Heart 5:07 Concrete Jungle Studio Original 1990 recording
My Tender Love 5:06 Closer Than Close (20th Anniversary Edition) Studio Original demo recording
My Tender Heart 5:06 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition Studio Prince’s version
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
My Tender Heart 3:45 Promotional release only Studio Official music video
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
My Tender Heart 5:05 Delayed concert TV broadcast Live December 1992 : Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA; see The Ryde Dyvine for details
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
My Tender Heart (Edit) Studio Planned for My Tender Heart unreleased single
My Tender Heart Studio Prince vox version before 2022 remix
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
US Copyright Office / PAu001477948 / 1991-02-22, PAu001706687 / 1993-01-08, PA0000767575 / 1995-12-18 and PA0000780128 / 1996-03-15
ASCAP Work ID: 430729296 ISWC: T9031243240
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