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|introduction              = '''Telepathy''' is the first track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Allen Deborah Allen]’s fourth album [[Album: Telepathy|Telepathy]], and, a few weeks after the album’s release, [[Single: Telepathy|Telepathy]] was released as the album’s first and only single. The track was written and recorded by [[Prince]] (under the name [[Joey Coco]]).  
  
 
In 1998, the single edit version was included as the sixteenth track on her first compilation album ''Anthology'' (marking its first appearance on CD).
 
In 1998, the single edit version was included as the sixteenth track on her first compilation album ''Anthology'' (marking its first appearance on CD).
  
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Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 7|7 October 1986]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (the day after a re-recording of [[Witness 4 The Prosecution]], on the same day as disbanding [[Prince and the Revolution|The Revolution]], the day before recording [[Nine-1|Nine]] and [[Six And 1/2|Six And ½]]).
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Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 7|7 October 1986]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (the day after a re-recording of [[Witness 4 The Prosecution]], on the same day as disbanding [[Prince and the Revolution|The Revolution]], the day before recording [[Six And 1/2|Six And ½]]).
  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Allen Deborah Allen]'s vocal overdubs were recorded shortly afterwards in the same studio building, where she was working separately on her album.  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Allen Deborah Allen]’s vocal overdubs were recorded shortly afterwards in the same studio building, where she was working separately on her album.  
  
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In late 1993, the song was tried out during early sessions for [[Mayte]]'s first album at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and was included as the sixth track on an early version of the album, which was titled [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Latino Barbie Doll]] at the time. The track was removed when the album evolved into [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Child Of The Sun]], however.
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In late 1993, the song was tried out during early sessions for [[Mayte]]’s first album at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and was included as the sixth track on an early version of the album, which was titled [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Latino Barbie Doll]] at the time. The track was removed when the album evolved into [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Child Of The Sun]], however.
 
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Revision as of 09:21, 11 June 2021

Teacher, Teacher   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Temptation
Telepathy
Telepathy album.jpg
from the album Telepathy 		Telepathy single.jpg
single art for Telepathy
Song details
Performer: Deborah Allen; Mayte
First Released: 19 March 1987 - Telepathy album
Album(s): Telepathy

Anthology

Writer(s): Prince (as Joey Coco)
Producer(s): Prince (as Joey Coco)
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

Telepathy is the first track on Deborah Allen’s fourth album Telepathy, and, a few weeks after the album’s release, Telepathy was released as the album’s first and only single. The track was written and recorded by Prince (under the name Joey Coco).

In 1998, the single edit version was included as the sixteenth track on her first compilation album Anthology (marking its first appearance on CD).

Basic tracking took place on 7 October 1986 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California (the day after a re-recording of Witness 4 The Prosecution, on the same day as disbanding The Revolution, the day before recording Six And ½).

Deborah Allen’s vocal overdubs were recorded shortly afterwards in the same studio building, where she was working separately on her album.

In late 1993, the song was tried out during early sessions for Mayte’s first album at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and was included as the sixth track on an early version of the album, which was titled Latino Barbie Doll at the time. The track was removed when the album evolved into Child Of The Sun, however.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
7 October 1986 Sunset Sound,
Hollywood, CA, USA 		Basic tracking
7 or 8 October 1986 Sunset Sound,
Hollywood, CA, USA 		Vocal overdubs by Deborah Allen
Late 1993 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Vocal overdubs by Mayte
Recording Personnel

Deborah Allen version


Unreleased Prince version


Unreleased Mayte version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Telepathy 5:07 Telepathy Studio
Telepathy (Edit) 3:41 Telepathy single

Anthology

Edit
Telepathy (Instrumental) 5:07 Telepathy single Instrumental
Telepathy (Club Mix) 7:55 Telepathy single Remix
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Telepathy 4:37 Promotional release only Promo video See Telepathy for details


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Telepathy Studio Prince’s original 1986 recording
Telepathy Studio Mayte’s 1993 recording
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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