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|single image = [[File:Timessquared_album.jpg|100px|Times Squared|link=Album: Times Squared]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] </small> | |single image = [[File:Timessquared_album.jpg|100px|Times Squared|link=Album: Times Squared]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] </small> | ||
|performer = [[Prince]]; [[Madhouse]]; [[Eric Leeds]] | |performer = [[Prince]]; [[Madhouse]]; [[Eric Leeds]] | ||
− | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 19|19 February | + | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 19|19 February 1991]] - [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] album |
|album(s) = [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] | |album(s) = [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] | ||
|writer(s) = [[Prince]] and [[Eric Leeds]] | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] and [[Eric Leeds]] | ||
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|introduction = '''Once Upon A Time''' (formerly known as '''Bobbi Jo''' and later '''26''') is the eleventh and final track on [[Eric Leeds]]' first album [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]]. | |introduction = '''Once Upon A Time''' (formerly known as '''Bobbi Jo''' and later '''26''') is the eleventh and final track on [[Eric Leeds]]' first album [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]]. | ||
− | A solo piano version of the track (as '''Bobbi Jo''') was recorded by [[Prince]] in December | + | A solo piano version of the track (as '''Bobbi Jo''') was recorded by [[Prince]] in December 1987 (most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota) as a gift for [[Ingrid Chavez]], with whom he was working at the time (the inspiration for the name is unknown). He re-recorded the track on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_4|4 January 1988]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] (during sessions for the [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] album). |
− | In August and September | + | In August and September 1989, [[Prince]] asked [[Eric Leeds]] to compile tracks from the vault for a third [[Madhouse]] album. This track was one of ten selected and, in keeping with previous [[Madhouse]] releases, tracks were given tentative numerical titles of [[Andorra|17]] to [[Once Upon A Time|26]] (the album would be titled [[Album: Times Squared|26]]) - this track was given the title of '''26''' as the tenth and final track on the album at the time. |
When [[Prince]] suggested the album should be released as a solo album by [[Eric Leeds]], Leeds came up with titles for each track, in Spring 1990 (and recorded a new track, [[Lines]], which became the new opening track); this track became known as '''Once Upon A Time''' and the album became known as [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]]. | When [[Prince]] suggested the album should be released as a solo album by [[Eric Leeds]], Leeds came up with titles for each track, in Spring 1990 (and recorded a new track, [[Lines]], which became the new opening track); this track became known as '''Once Upon A Time''' and the album became known as [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]]. | ||
|recording info = | |recording info = | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
− | |date = December | + | |date = December 1987 |
− | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) | + | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) |
− | |additional info = | + | |additional info = Tracking ('''Bobbi Jo''' solo piano version) |
}} | }} | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_4|4 January | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_4|4 January 1988]] |
− | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | + | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA |
− | |additional info = Re-recording | + | |additional info = Re-recording of '''Bobbi Jo''' |
}} | }} | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
− | |date = August - September | + | |date = August - September 1989 |
− | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | + | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA |
− | |additional info = Overdubs | + | |additional info = Overdubs (retitled '''26''') |
}} | }} | ||
|recording personnel = | |recording personnel = | ||
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+ | '''Once Upon A Time''' <small>(formerly titled '''26''')</small> | ||
*[[Eric Leeds]] - flute, saxophone | *[[Eric Leeds]] - flute, saxophone | ||
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar | *[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar | ||
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*[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet | *[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet | ||
*[[Prince]] - all other instruments, except where noted | *[[Prince]] - all other instruments, except where noted | ||
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+ | '''Bobbi Jo''' | ||
+ | *[[Prince]] - all instruments | ||
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|released versions = | |released versions = | ||
{{Songchart| | {{Songchart| | ||
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|1= '''Bobbi Jo''' | |1= '''Bobbi Jo''' | ||
|2= Studio | |2= Studio | ||
− | |3= Solo piano version recorded December | + | |3= Solo piano version recorded December 1987 |
}} | }} | ||
{{Unreleasedline| | {{Unreleasedline| | ||
|1= '''Bobbi Jo''' | |1= '''Bobbi Jo''' | ||
|2= Studio | |2= Studio | ||
− | |3= | + | |3= re-recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_4|4 January 1988]] before overdubs and re-recording for [[Album: Times Squared|26]] |
}} | }} | ||
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* [[Madhouse]] | * [[Madhouse]] | ||
|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:1991]][[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category:1991]][[Category:Recorded 1987]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Madhouse)]][[Category:Instrumental Songs]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]] |
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