Difference between revisions of "Single: Gotta Stop (Messin’ About)"
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|single name = Gotta Stop (Messin’ About) | |single name = Gotta Stop (Messin’ About) | ||
|single image = [[Image:Gottastopmessinabout_single.jpg]] | |single image = [[Image:Gottastopmessinabout_single.jpg]] | ||
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|label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | |label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | ||
|tracks = [[Gotta Stop (Messin’ About)]] <small>(2:54)</small> | |tracks = [[Gotta Stop (Messin’ About)]] <small>(2:54)</small> | ||
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|previous year = 1981 | |previous year = 1981 | ||
|next year = 1981 | |next year = 1981 | ||
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|previous single link = [[Single: Do It All Night|Do It All Night]] | |previous single link = [[Single: Do It All Night|Do It All Night]] | ||
|next single link = [[Single: Controversy|Controversy]] | |next single link = [[Single: Controversy|Controversy]] | ||
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|introduction = <b>Gotta Stop (Messin’ About)</b> was a stand-alone single by [[Prince]], commercially available only in the UK. | |introduction = <b>Gotta Stop (Messin’ About)</b> was a stand-alone single by [[Prince]], commercially available only in the UK. | ||
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The single was re-released a few weeks later, with [[Uptown]] replaced by [[I Wanna Be Your Lover]]. | The single was re-released a few weeks later, with [[Uptown]] replaced by [[I Wanna Be Your Lover]]. | ||
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+ | Of note is that a press release prior to the single’s release states that [[Uptown]] would be the a-side, with [[I Wanna Be Your Lover]] as the b-side (and [[Head]] on the 12"), indicating that the change to the format (and single title) took place shortly prior to production and release. | ||
The single did not enter the charts. | The single did not enter the charts. | ||
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|credits = * See individual tracks and related albums for credits. | |credits = * See individual tracks and related albums for credits. | ||
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|format3 = 12" Promo | |format3 = 12" Promo | ||
− | |7 inches = <small>(US: PRO-A-937)</small><br> | + | |7 inches = *<small>(US: PRO-A-937)</small><br> |
A1. <b>[[Gotta Stop (Messin’ About)]]</b> (2:54)<br> | A1. <b>[[Gotta Stop (Messin’ About)]]</b> (2:54)<br> | ||
A2. <b>[[Partyup]]</b> (4:24)<br> | A2. <b>[[Partyup]]</b> (4:24)<br> | ||
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|12 inches = This record wasn’t issued on cassette format. | |12 inches = This record wasn’t issued on cassette format. | ||
|other = This record wasn’t issued on any other format (CD, Digital). | |other = This record wasn’t issued on any other format (CD, Digital). | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
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|album promotion = This single was released by WEA to coincide with [[Prince]] one date at London’s Lyceum on [[02_June 1981|2 June 1980]]. | |album promotion = This single was released by WEA to coincide with [[Prince]] one date at London’s Lyceum on [[02_June 1981|2 June 1980]]. | ||
− | |trivia = | + | |trivia = The press release by Tony Brainsby Publicity LTD. was released before the change in a-side, so [[Gotta Stop (Messin’ About)]] was not mentioned at all:<br> |
− | <blockquote>''"Outrageous black American star Prince makes his debut British appearance playing just one date at London’s Lyceum on June 2nd."<br><br>"Although 21-year old Prince is only really known in Britain by the music business | + | <blockquote>''"Outrageous black American star Prince makes his debut British appearance playing just one date at London’s Lyceum on June 2nd."<br><br>"Although 21-year old Prince is only really known in Britain by the music business cognoscenti, in America he is being hailed as the natural successor to such luminaries as Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix and Mick Jagger. He has received enormous critical acclaim, both for his extravagant live shows, and also for his three albums, on which he wrote, arranged, sung, performed and produced all the material. (He is, in fact, something of a wunderkind, able to play 26 instruments!) The first two LPs "For You" and "Prince" have gone platinum in the U.S. and his most recent "Dirty Mind" is rapidly reaching this status despite receiving no radio airplay owing the risque sexual overtones of the lyrics."<br><br>"Prince fronts a five-piece band when performing live, comprising two keyboards, bass, drums and guitar. Stylistically his music breaks down the barriers between soul, funk and hard rock. Of his outrageous stage show, the new York Times said:''"<br> |
− | :<small>"Prince sings exclusively in a falsetto voice which he pushes at times to an eerie caterwauling intensity. This style is ideally suited to the theatrical lasciviousness that is central to Prince’s act. On stage, Prince displays an unbridled street eroticism. Wearing black bikini briefs, fringed high-heel boots and black thigh-high stockings, he is sexual | + | :<small>"Prince sings exclusively in a falsetto voice which he pushes at times to an eerie caterwauling intensity. This style is ideally suited to the theatrical lasciviousness that is central to Prince’s act. On stage, Prince displays an unbridled street eroticism. Wearing black bikini briefs, fringed high-heel boots and black thigh-high stockings, he is sexual license incarnate. But Prince is such a charismatic performer that his stylized salaciousness doesn’t offend. With his sassy grace and precocious musicality he is heir to the defiant rock and roll traditions of Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix and Mick Jagger."</small> |
<br>''"To coincide with his British appearance, WER are releasing a single on May 29th entitled "Uptown" c/w "I Wanna be Your Lover". A 12" version in a full colour bag is being released at the same time, featuring an extra track, "Head"."''</blockquote> | <br>''"To coincide with his British appearance, WER are releasing a single on May 29th entitled "Uptown" c/w "I Wanna be Your Lover". A 12" version in a full colour bag is being released at the same time, featuring an extra track, "Head"."''</blockquote> | ||
|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
− | + | |references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' | |
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|categories = [[Category: 1981]][[Category:Singles (Prince)]] | |categories = [[Category: 1981]][[Category:Singles (Prince)]] | ||
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