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|introduction              = '''Super Hero''' is the twelfth track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire]'s first and only Reprise Records album [[Album: Millennium|Millennium]], and was written by [[Prince]] (who also contributed musically to the released version). An extended version was also included on a Japanese release of their [[Single: Blood Brothers|Blood Brothers]] single.  
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|introduction              = '''Super Hero''' is the twelfth track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire]’s first and only Reprise Records album [[Album: Millennium|Millennium]], and was written by [[Prince]] (who also contributed musically to the released version). An extended version was also included on a Japanese release of their [[Single: Blood Brothers|Blood Brothers]] single.  
  
A version by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] (with lead vocals by [[The Steeles]]) was released the following year on the [[Album: Blankman|Blankman]] movie soundtrack, and was released as a single on the same day as the album's release.
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A version by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] (with lead vocals by [[The Steeles]]) was released the following year on the [[Album: Blankman|Blankman]] movie soundtrack, and was released as a single on the same day as the album’s release.
  
Although specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracks were recorded in September 1992 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Tevin Campbell: Down|Down]], [[Baby Don't Care|Holly Don't Care]], [[The P]], [[The Halls Of Desire]], [[Paris 1798430]], [[Uncle Sam]], [[Hit U In The Socket]], [[Extraordinary]] and a remake of [[Shhh]]).  
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Although specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracks were recorded in September 1992 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Tevin Campbell: Down|Down]], [[Baby Don’t Care|Holly Don’t Care]], [[The P]], [[The Halls Of Desire]], [[Paris 1798430]], [[Uncle Sam]], [[Hit U In The Socket]], [[Extraordinary]] and a remake of [[Shhh]]).  
  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire] added to the recording, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_White Maurice White] is credited as the producer of their version, but [[Prince]] is credited with the vocal arrangement, background vocals, keyboards and drum programming, presumably all kept from [[Prince]]'s own version.  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire] added to the recording, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_White Maurice White] is credited as the producer of their version, but [[Prince]] is credited with the vocal arrangement, background vocals, keyboards and drum programming, presumably all kept from [[Prince]]’s own version.  
  
 
The version by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]] was recorded live in May-June 1994 at [[Paisley Park Studios]].  
 
The version by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]] was recorded live in May-June 1994 at [[Paisley Park Studios]].  
  
An alternate version (without [[The Steeles]]) was included on a December 1994 configuration of [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]] (segueing into an uncredited cover version of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Preston Billy Preston]'s [[Outa-Space]]), but the album went through a major overhaul prior to release, and this track was removed prior to release.
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An second version by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] (without [[The Steeles]]) was recorded (most likely around the same time) and included on a December 1994 configuration of [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]] (segueing into an uncredited cover version of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Preston Billy Preston]’s [[Outa-Space]]). The album went through a major overhaul prior to release, and this track was removed from the album.
 
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*[[Fred Steele]] - vocals
 
*[[Fred Steele]] - vocals
 
*[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] - all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
 
*[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] - all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
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*[[Michael B.]] - drums
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*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards
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*[[Mr. Hayes]] - keyboards
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'''New Power Generation unreleased version'''
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*[[Sonny T.]] - lead vocals and bass guitar
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*[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] - backing vocals and all instruments, except where noted
 
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
 
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
 
*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards
 
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|1= '''Super Hero (Silk's Deep House Mix)'''
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|1= '''Super Hero (Silk’s Deep House Mix)'''
 
|2= 4:37
 
|2= 4:37
 
|3= [[Single: Super Hero|Super Hero]] single
 
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|1= '''Super Hero (Silk's House Mix)'''
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|1= '''Super Hero (Silk’s House Mix)'''
 
|2= 4:38
 
|2= 4:38
 
|3= [[Single: Super Hero|Super Hero]] single
 
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|1= '''Super Hero'''
 
|1= '''Super Hero'''
 
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|performed occasionally in = [[All_Concerts#1994|1994]], [[All_Concerts#1995|1995]]
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All_Concerts#1994|1994]], [[All_Concerts#1995|1995]]
|trivia                    = This is the only musical contribution by [[Prince]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire]'s catalog. Years later, however, [[Prince]] mentioned the band and their songs [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let%27s_Groove Let's Groove] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_(song) September] in the track [[Musicology]].
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|trivia                    = This is the only musical contribution by [[Prince]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire]’s catalog. Years later, however, [[Prince]] mentioned the band and their songs [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let%27s_Groove Let’s Groove] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_(song) September] in the track [[Musicology]].
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdine_White Verdine White], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire]'s bass guitarist who played on the track, had met [[Prince]] in 1977, as CBS, with whom [[Prince]] auditioned, wanted [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdine_White Verdine White] to produce [[Prince]]'s first album.
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdine_White Verdine White], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire]’s bass guitarist who played on the track, had met [[Prince]] in 1977, as CBS, with whom [[Prince]] auditioned, wanted [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdine_White Verdine White] to produce [[Prince]]’s first album.
 
|see also                  = [[Album: Millennium|Millennium]] album
 
|see also                  = [[Album: Millennium|Millennium]] album
 
*[[Album: Blankman|Blankman]] album
 
*[[Album: Blankman|Blankman]] album

Revision as of 11:21, 4 April 2021

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Super Hero

Millennium album.jpg
from the album Millennium
Blankman album.jpg
from the album Blankman
Song details
Performer: Earth, Wind & Fire; New Power Generation feat. The Steeles
First Released: 14 September 1993 - Millennium album (Earth, Wind & Fire version)

9 August 1994 - Blankman album (New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version)

Album(s): Millennium

Blankman

Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Maurice White; Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Super Hero is the twelfth track on Earth, Wind & Fire’s first and only Reprise Records album Millennium, and was written by Prince (who also contributed musically to the released version). An extended version was also included on a Japanese release of their Blood Brothers single.

A version by the New Power Generation (with lead vocals by The Steeles) was released the following year on the Blankman movie soundtrack, and was released as a single on the same day as the album’s release.

Although specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracks were recorded in September 1992 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced Down, Holly Don’t Care, The P, The Halls Of Desire, Paris 1798430, Uncle Sam, Hit U In The Socket, Extraordinary and a remake of Shhh).

Earth, Wind & Fire added to the recording, and Maurice White is credited as the producer of their version, but Prince is credited with the vocal arrangement, background vocals, keyboards and drum programming, presumably all kept from Prince’s own version.

The version by the New Power Generation featuring The Steeles was recorded live in May-June 1994 at Paisley Park Studios.

An second version by the New Power Generation (without The Steeles) was recorded (most likely around the same time) and included on a December 1994 configuration of Exodus (segueing into an uncredited cover version of Billy Preston’s Outa-Space). The album went through a major overhaul prior to release, and this track was removed from the album.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
September 1992 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Basic tracking
Late 1992 - mid-1993 Studio information needed Earth, Wind & Fire overdubs
Late 1992 - mid-1993 Larrabee Sound Studios, North Hollywood, CA, USA Mix by Keith "K.C." Cohen
May-June 1994 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
New Power Generation re-recordings
Recording Personnel

Earth, Wind & Fire version


New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version


New Power Generation unreleased version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Super Hero 4:08 Millennium

Various ‎– Club Promotions Back To Back Album Sampler No. 1

Studio Earth, Wind & Fire version
Super Hero (Long Version) 5:37 Blood Brothers single Extended version Extended version of Earth, Wind & Fire version
Super Hero 4:59 Blankman album

Super Hero single

Studio New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version; a.k.a. Super Hero (Album Version)
Super Hero (Denair Old Skool Mix) 4:12 Super Hero single Remix New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version; remix and additional production by Denair
Super Hero (Hero Slow Motion Mix) 4:53 Super Hero single Remix New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version; remix by Kirk Johnson
Super Hero (InDaSoul Mix) 4:00 Super Hero single Remix New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version; additional production and remix by In Da Soul; edited by Jere MC
Super Hero (New Power Hero Mix) 7:16 Super Hero single Remix New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version; remix by Kirk Johnson
Super Hero (Silk’s Deep House Mix) 4:37 Super Hero single Remix New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version; additional production and remix by Steve "Silk" Hurley
Super Hero (Silk’s House Mix) 4:38 Super Hero single Remix New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version; additional production and remix by Steve "Silk" Hurley
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Super Hero 4:11 Promotional release only Studio New Power Generation feat. The Steeles version; See Super Hero video for details


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Super Hero Studio Prince’s 1992 version
Super Hero Studio New Power Generation 1994 recording for Exodus, segueing into Outa-Space
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
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