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|introduction              = '''The Big Pump''' is the eighth track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton]'s second and final [[Paisley Park Records]] album [[Album: Hey Man... Smell My Finger|Hey Man... Smell My Finger]], and, around the time of the album's release, [[Single: The Big Pump|The Big Pump]] was available as a promotional single sent to radio in Germany. The song was written and produced by [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton].
 
|introduction              = '''The Big Pump''' is the eighth track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton]'s second and final [[Paisley Park Records]] album [[Album: Hey Man... Smell My Finger|Hey Man... Smell My Finger]], and, around the time of the album's release, [[Single: The Big Pump|The Big Pump]] was available as a promotional single sent to radio in Germany. The song was written and produced by [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician) George Clinton].
  
While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking took place in early 1990 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (around the same time as [[My Pony]]). It was included as the 14th track on a 1992 configuration of the album, which was changed significantly before release.
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While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in early 1990 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (around the same time as [[My Pony]]). It was included as the 14th track on a 1992 configuration of the album, which was changed significantly before release.
 
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|date                      = Early 1990
 
|date                      = Early 1990
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
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*[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
 
*[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
 
*Unidentified males - rap
 
*Unidentified males - rap
*Unidentified females - background vocals (possibly including [[Jana Anderson]])
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*[[The Steeles]] - background vocals (assumed)
 
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|1= '''[[Soulpsychodelicide-2|Soulpsychodelicide]]'''
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|1= '''[[Soul Psychodelicide-2|Soul Psychodelicide]]'''
 
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|4= Studio
 
|4= Studio
|5= Unreleased 1989 track; contains musical clips from [[Graffiti Bridge]], [[The Question Of U]], [[Elephants & Flowers]], [[We Can Funk]], [[The Big Pump]], [[Cloreen Bacon Skin]] and [[Oliver's House]]; see [[Soulpsychodelicide-2|Soulpsychodelicide]] for details
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|first live appearance    = This track is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]].
 
|first live appearance    = This track is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]].
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none

Revision as of 17:50, 25 June 2020

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The Big Pump

Heymansmellmyfinger album.jpg
from the album Hey Man... Smell My Finger
Thebigpump single.jpg
promo single CD of The Big Pump
Song details
Performer: George Clinton
First Released: 12 October 1993 - Hey Man... Smell My Finger album
Album(s): Hey Man... Smell My Finger
Writer(s): Prince and George Clinton
Producer(s): Prince and George Clinton
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

The Big Pump is the eighth track on George Clinton's second and final Paisley Park Records album Hey Man... Smell My Finger, and, around the time of the album's release, The Big Pump was available as a promotional single sent to radio in Germany. The song was written and produced by Prince and George Clinton.

While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in early 1990 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (around the same time as My Pony). It was included as the 14th track on a 1992 configuration of the album, which was changed significantly before release.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early 1990 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Basic tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
The Big Pump 3:33 Hey Man... Smell My Finger

The Big Pump promo

Studio


Sampled, Referred to, Quoted in...
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Soul Psychodelicide Studio Unreleased 1989 track
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
The Big Pump Studio Longer 1990 version, edited for release
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
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