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The World Of Sheena Easton: The Singles Collection<br> | The World Of Sheena Easton: The Singles Collection<br> | ||
Sheena Easton: Greatest Hits<br> | Sheena Easton: Greatest Hits<br> | ||
− | Sheena Easton: The Definitive Singles 1980-1987<br> | + | Sheena Easton: The Divine<br> |
+ | Sheena Easton: [https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-definitive-singles-19801987-3cd The Definitive Singles 1980-1987]<br> | ||
[[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven ''Deluxe Edition'']] | [[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven ''Deluxe Edition'']] | ||
|writer(s) = [[Prince]] (as [[Alexander Nevermind]]) | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] (as [[Alexander Nevermind]]) | ||
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|previous song = [[Style]] | |previous song = [[Style]] | ||
|next song = [[The Sun, The Moon And Stars]] | |next song = [[The Sun, The Moon And Stars]] | ||
− | |introduction = '''Sugar Walls''' is the second track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton]’s fifth album [[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven]], and, around the time of the album’s release, [[Single: Sugar Walls|Sugar Walls]] was released as the album’s third single. | + | |introduction = '''Sugar Walls''' is the second track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton]’s fifth album [[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven]], and, around the time of the album’s release, [[Single: Sugar Walls|Sugar Walls]] was released as the album’s third single. The song was written by [[Prince]] under the pseudonym [[Alexander Nevermind]]. |
− | In 1989, it was included as the ninth track on ''The Best Of Sheena Easton'' compilation. Also in 1989, it was included as the 18th and final track on the ''For Your Eyes Only: The Best Of Sheena Easton'' compilation. In 1993, it was included as the 13th track on ''The World Of Sheena Easton: The Singles Collection'' compilation. In 1995, it was included as the fourth track on ''Sheena Easton: Greatest Hits'' compilation. In | + | In 1989, it was included as the ninth track on ''The Best Of Sheena Easton'' compilation. Also in 1989, it was included as the 18th and final track on the ''For Your Eyes Only: The Best Of Sheena Easton'' compilation. In 1993, it was included as the 13th track on ''The World Of Sheena Easton: The Singles Collection'' compilation. In 1995, it was included as the fourth track on ''Sheena Easton: Greatest Hits'' compilation. In 2000, it was included as the eleventh track on ''Sheena Easton: The Divine'' compilation. In 2021, a remastered version was included as the 18th track of Disc 1 on ''Sheena Easton: [https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-definitive-singles-19801987-3cd The Definitive Singles 1980-1987]''. In 2022, it was included as the second track of Disc 1 on the ''Deluxe Edition'' of [[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven]]. |
− | The song is the first of many collaborations between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] and [[Prince]]. | + | The song is the first of many collaborations between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] and [[Prince]]. |
[[Sugar Walls]] was listed on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parents_Music_Resource_Center Parents Music Resource Center]’s "Filthy Fifteen" (along with [[Prince and the Revolution]]’s [[Darling Nikki]]) which led to the introduction of parental advisory stickers on explicit releases. | [[Sugar Walls]] was listed on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parents_Music_Resource_Center Parents Music Resource Center]’s "Filthy Fifteen" (along with [[Prince and the Revolution]]’s [[Darling Nikki]]) which led to the introduction of parental advisory stickers on explicit releases. | ||
− | Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 20|20 January 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California, and the song was originally tentatively intended for [[Jill Jones]]. However after [[Prince]] saw [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] perform on ''The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson'' that night he thought she should sing it and it was subsequently sent over to The Sound Factory on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 22|22 January 1984]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XVIII Super Bowl Sunday], and | + | Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 20|20 January 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California, and the song was originally tentatively intended for [[Jill Jones]]. However after [[Prince]] saw [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] perform on ''The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson'' that night he thought she should sing it and it was subsequently sent over to The Sound Factory on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 22|22 January 1984]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XVIII Super Bowl Sunday], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] recorded her vocals on that same day. |
In a 2012 interview, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] explained how the collaboration occurred. Both [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Easton] were working with the same engineer, [[David Leonard]] at the time. [[David Leonard|Leonard]] told her:<br>''"'[[Prince]] sent over a track for you. We saw you on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tonight_Show The Tonight Show] the night before and [[Prince]] said 'Ya, I gotta write something for that girl.' And so he sent over [[Sugar Walls]], and it was one of those things where it was like, 'Here it is. If you want to do it, here’s my number."'' | In a 2012 interview, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] explained how the collaboration occurred. Both [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Easton] were working with the same engineer, [[David Leonard]] at the time. [[David Leonard|Leonard]] told her:<br>''"'[[Prince]] sent over a track for you. We saw you on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tonight_Show The Tonight Show] the night before and [[Prince]] said 'Ya, I gotta write something for that girl.' And so he sent over [[Sugar Walls]], and it was one of those things where it was like, 'Here it is. If you want to do it, here’s my number."'' | ||
− | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] adds: | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] adds: ''"Then when we worked in the studio, we got along really well. We cracked each other up, we made each other laugh."'' |
Although Greg Mathieson is listed as the executive producer, [[Prince]] was in fact very hands-on in producing the track on the spot. | Although Greg Mathieson is listed as the executive producer, [[Prince]] was in fact very hands-on in producing the track on the spot. | ||
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− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 20|20 June 1984]] | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 19|19]] & [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 20|20 June 1984]] |
|studio = [[Sunset Sound]],<br>Hollywood, CA, USA | |studio = [[Sunset Sound]],<br>Hollywood, CA, USA | ||
|additional info = Additional mixes | |additional info = Additional mixes | ||
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The Best Of Sheena Easton<br> | The Best Of Sheena Easton<br> | ||
For Your Eyes Only: The Best Of Sheena Easton<br> | For Your Eyes Only: The Best Of Sheena Easton<br> | ||
+ | Sheena Easton: The Divine<br> | ||
The World Of Sheena Easton: The Singles Collection<br> | The World Of Sheena Easton: The Singles Collection<br> | ||
Sheena Easton: Greatest Hits | Sheena Easton: Greatest Hits | ||
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|1= '''Sugar Walls''' | |1= '''Sugar Walls''' | ||
|2= 4:09 | |2= 4:09 | ||
− | |3= Sheena Easton: The Definitive Singles 1980-1987<br> | + | |3= Sheena Easton: [https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-definitive-singles-19801987-3cd The Definitive Singles 1980-1987]<br> |
[[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven ''Deluxe Edition'']] | [[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven ''Deluxe Edition'']] | ||
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|1= '''Sugar Walls (Dance Mix)''' | |1= '''Sugar Walls (Dance Mix)''' | ||
|2= 7:01 | |2= 7:01 | ||
− | |3= Sheena Easton: The Definitive Singles 1980-1987<br> | + | |3= Sheena Easton: [https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-definitive-singles-19801987-3cd The Definitive Singles 1980-1987]<br> |
+ | [https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/14877 The Definitive 12" Singles 1983-1987]<br> | ||
[[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven ''Deluxe Edition'']] | [[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven ''Deluxe Edition'']] | ||
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|1= '''Sugar Walls (Red Mix)''' | |1= '''Sugar Walls (Red Mix)''' | ||
|2= 5:26 | |2= 5:26 | ||
− | |3= Sheena Easton: The Definitive Singles 1980-1987<br> | + | |3= Sheena Easton: [https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-definitive-singles-19801987-3cd The Definitive Singles 1980-1987]<br> |
[[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven ''Deluxe Edition'']] | [[Album: A Private Heaven|A Private Heaven ''Deluxe Edition'']] | ||
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|2= 3:52 | |2= 3:52 | ||
− | |3= Sugar Walls video download | + | |3= '''Sugar Walls''' video download |
|4= Promo video | |4= Promo video | ||
− | |5= | + | |5= [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqH7LlWwIww Official music video] |
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− | |1= [[Hot Thing]] | + | |1= ''' [[Hot Thing]] (Extended Remix)''' |
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* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Purple-Rain-Studio-Sessions/dp/1538114623/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983 and 1984 (Expanded Edition, paperback), Duane Tudahl (2018)]'' | * ''[https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Purple-Rain-Studio-Sessions/dp/1538114623/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983 and 1984 (Expanded Edition, paperback), Duane Tudahl (2018)]'' | ||
* ''[http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Sheena-Easton-Looking-back-at-her-musical-history-/38975.html Sheena Easton: Looking back at her musical history by Marc 'Moose' Moder (8 Aug. 2012 Windy City Media Group)]'' | * ''[http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Sheena-Easton-Looking-back-at-her-musical-history-/38975.html Sheena Easton: Looking back at her musical history by Marc 'Moose' Moder (8 Aug. 2012 Windy City Media Group)]'' | ||
− | |categories = [[Category:1984]][[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category:1984]][[Category:Recorded 1983]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]] |
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