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|introduction              = '''Rocking Chair''' is an unreleased track recorded as a home recording in the second half of 1978 or 1979 at [[Prince]]'s [[France Avenue  Home Studio]] in Edina, Minnesota. The song contains lyrics reminiscent of [[17 Days]], which would be recorded a few years later; "Here I sit in this empty room, just me and my guitar. Here I sit in this rocking chair, just wondering where you are." The track remains unreleased.
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|date                      = Late 1978 - 1979
 
|date                      = Late 1978 - 1979
|studio                    = [[France Avenue  Home Studio]], Edina, MN, USA
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|studio                    = [[France Avenue  Home Studio]],<br>Edina, MN, USA
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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:1979]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1979]]
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|categories                = [[Category:1979]][[Category:Recorded 1979]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]]
 
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Latest revision as of 20:43, 25 June 2022

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Rocking Chair

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Song details
Performer: Prince
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

Rocking Chair is an unreleased track recorded as a home recording in the second half of 1978 or 1979 at Prince’s France Avenue Home Studio in Edina, Minnesota. The song contains lyrics reminiscent of 17 Days, which would be recorded a few years later; "Here I sit in this empty room, just me and my guitar. Here I sit in this rocking chair, just wondering where you are." The track remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Late 1978 - 1979 France Avenue Home Studio,
Edina, MN, USA
Tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments (assumed)

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Rocking Chair Studio Prince’s 1978-1979 home recording


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Rockhard In A Funky Place   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Rocknroll Loveaffair