R U Ready?

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R U Ready?

Song details Performer: / Graham Central Station Writer(s): Prince (as ) Producer(s): Prince (as ) (assumed) Live Appearances First and last live appearance: 8 May 1999 (a.m.), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (only known performance) Performed regularly on tour: none Performed occasionally in shows: 1999

R U Ready? is an unreleased song recorded in early 1999 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (and first performed live on 8 May 1999 (a.m.), Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA). The Hornheadz recorded horn overdubs for the track on 17 May 1999 at Paisley Park Studios (during the same session as horn overdubs for Hot Wit U, Y Should Eye Do That When Eye Can Do This?, Man‘O’War and I Ain’t Gonna Run). The track was mentioned by Love4OneAnother.com as planned for the next Graham Central Station album. discussed the track on NPGOnlineLtd.com in 2000: "Larry is gonna release them on a future project. "R U Ready" is really dope! Rose Stone from The Family Stone is chirpingonthatone". At that time, Graham Central Station’s album GCS 2000 has already been released. It is possible that R U Ready? was planned for a follow-up to this album. The track remains unreleased. Recording Information Recording Sessions Date Studio Additional info Early 1999 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Tracking 17 May 1999 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Horn overdubs by The Hornheadz 2000 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Tracking of Graham Central Station’s version Recording Personnel version Prince (as ) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed) Larry Graham - vocals (possible but unconfirmed) Michael B. Nelson - trombone Dave Jensen - trumpet Kathy Jensen - baritone saxophone Steve Strand - trumpet Kenni Holmen - saxophone Graham Central Station version Larry Graham - vocals and bass guitar (assumed) Rose Stone - keyboard Cynthia Robinson - trumpet (assumed) Jerry Martini - saxophone (assumed) Prince - all instruments, except where noted (assumed) Versions Unreleased Versions Title Version Additional Info R U Ready? Studio Recorded early 1999 R U Ready? Studio Final version after horn overdubs R U Ready? Studio Graham Central Station version

Additional Information See also Trivia Unreleased Songs References The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)

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