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|song name                = Polka-Dot Tiger
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|song name                = Polka-Dotted Tiger
 
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|link=Unreleased Songs]]</small>
 
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|link=Unreleased Songs]]</small>
|performer                = [[Prince]]
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|performer                = [[Jill Jones]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
 
|previous song            = [[Playtime]]
 
|previous song            = [[Playtime]]
|next song                = [[Pony Ride]]
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|next song                = [[Ponyride]]
|introduction              = '''Polka-Dot Tiger''' is an unreleased instrumental recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA (two days after [[Come Elektra Tuesday]], [[Heaven]] and [[Stella And Charles]], the day before [[Little Rock|Drawers]] (later released as [[Little Rock]]), [[Killin' At The Soda Shop]], [[Married Man]] and [[Zebra With The Blonde Hair]]). Although recorded during sessions focused on [[Jill Jones]]' album [[Album: Jill Jones|Jill Jones]], it is unknown if this song was intended for this or any other project.
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|introduction              = '''Polka-Dotted Tiger''' is an unreleased song recorded in late May 1985 at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. The song was possibly intended for [[Jill Jones]] eponymous [[Album: Jill Jones|album]], but was ultimately not included.
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{{RecordingLine|
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 27|27 May 1985]]
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|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
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|additional info          = Likely tracking, mix
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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1985]]
 
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1985]]
|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA
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|studio                    = [[Sunset Sound]] - Studio 3,<br>Hollywood, CA, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking
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|additional info          = Vocal overdubs
 
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|1= '''Polka-Dot Tiger'''
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|1= '''Polka-Dotted Tiger'''
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|2= Studio
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|3= [[Prince]] version before vocal overdubs by [[Jill Jones]]
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|1= '''Killin’ At The Soda Shop'''
 
|2= Studio
 
|2= Studio
|3= Recorded [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 28|28 May 1985]]
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|3= [[Jill Jones]] version
 
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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)]]''  
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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)]''
 
|categories                = [[Category:1985]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1985]]
 
|categories                = [[Category:1985]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1985]]
 
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Revision as of 09:13, 21 August 2021

Playtime   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Ponyride
Polka-Dotted Tiger

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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

Polka-Dotted Tiger is an unreleased song recorded in late May 1985 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California. The song was possibly intended for Jill Jones eponymous album, but was ultimately not included.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
27 May 1985 Sunset Sound - Studio 3,
Hollywood, CA, USA
Likely tracking, mix
28 May 1985 Sunset Sound - Studio 3,
Hollywood, CA, USA
Vocal overdubs
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all instruments (assumed)

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Polka-Dotted Tiger Studio Prince version before vocal overdubs by Jill Jones
Killin’ At The Soda Shop Studio Jill Jones version


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Playtime   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Ponyride