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|single image = [[File:Thedanceelectric_single.jpg|100px|link=Single: The Dance Electric]] <br><small> single art for [[Single: The Dance Electric|The Dance Electric]] </small> | |single image = [[File:Thedanceelectric_single.jpg|100px|link=Single: The Dance Electric]] <br><small> single art for [[Single: The Dance Electric|The Dance Electric]] </small> | ||
|performer = [[André Cymone]] | |performer = [[André Cymone]] | ||
− | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 16|16 July | + | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 16|16 July 1985]] - [[Single: The Dance Electric|The Dance Electric]] single |
|album(s) = [[Album: A.C.|A.C.]] | |album(s) = [[Album: A.C.|A.C.]] | ||
|writer(s) = [[Prince]] | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] | ||
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|introduction = '''The Dance Electric''' is the first track on [[André Cymone]]'s third studio album [[Album: A.C.|A.C.]], and, four weeks before the album's release, [[Single: The Dance Electric|The Dance Electric]] was released as the album's first single. This track is the only studio collaboration between [[Prince]] and [[André Cymone]] during [[André Cymone|Cymone]]'s solo career following his departure from [[Prince]]'s band. In 2011, an expanded edition of the album was released on CD, including the ''Edited Version'' a.k.a. ''Single Version'' of the song. | |introduction = '''The Dance Electric''' is the first track on [[André Cymone]]'s third studio album [[Album: A.C.|A.C.]], and, four weeks before the album's release, [[Single: The Dance Electric|The Dance Electric]] was released as the album's first single. This track is the only studio collaboration between [[Prince]] and [[André Cymone]] during [[André Cymone|Cymone]]'s solo career following his departure from [[Prince]]'s band. In 2011, an expanded edition of the album was released on CD, including the ''Edited Version'' a.k.a. ''Single Version'' of the song. | ||
− | Initial tracking for [[Prince]]'s initial version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_17|17 August | + | Initial tracking for [[Prince]]'s initial version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_17|17 August 1984]] (two days before [[The Screams Of Passion]]) at the [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]], Eden Prairie, MN, USA (listed on the album as "Paisley Park Recording, Somewhere in Minnesota"). |
[[Prince]] reportedly gave the song to [[André Cymone]] after [[André Cymone|Cymone]]'s mother asked [[Prince]] for a song ([[André Cymone|Cymone]] himself was too proud to do so). [[André Cymone]] recorded lead vocal overdubs between late 1984 and Summer 1985 at one of four studios (which one is not known): Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA, USA; [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA; Celestial Sound, New York, NY, USA; or Metro Studio, Minneapolis, MN, USA. | [[Prince]] reportedly gave the song to [[André Cymone]] after [[André Cymone|Cymone]]'s mother asked [[Prince]] for a song ([[André Cymone|Cymone]] himself was too proud to do so). [[André Cymone]] recorded lead vocal overdubs between late 1984 and Summer 1985 at one of four studios (which one is not known): Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA, USA; [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA; Celestial Sound, New York, NY, USA; or Metro Studio, Minneapolis, MN, USA. | ||
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In 2001, a 1986 live version by [[Prince and the Revolution]] was included on [[NPG Ahdio Show 7|NPG Ahdio Show # 7]], but the track was not available separately. | In 2001, a 1986 live version by [[Prince and the Revolution]] was included on [[NPG Ahdio Show 7|NPG Ahdio Show # 7]], but the track was not available separately. | ||
− | In 2012, a mostly-instrumental rehearsal version by [[Prince and the New Power Generation]], likely recorded in mid-April | + | In 2012, a mostly-instrumental rehearsal version by [[Prince and the New Power Generation]], likely recorded in mid-April 2012, was streamed on [http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/04/15/prince-npg-in-rehearsal-4-australia-jam-the-dancelectric-listen-now/ drfunkenberry.com] to promote the forthcoming [[Welcome 2 Australia Tour]]; the site stated that "To begin every week of rehearsal, to get the rust off, [[Prince]] and the band jam one song for 30-45 minutes." |
|recording info = | |recording info = | ||
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− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_17|17 August | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_17|17 August 1984]] |
|studio = [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]], Eden Prairie, MN, USA | |studio = [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]], Eden Prairie, MN, USA | ||
|additional info = Initial tracking | |additional info = Initial tracking | ||
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|3= [[NPG Ahdio Show 7|NPG Ahdio Show # 7]] mp3 (not available as a separate track) | |3= [[NPG Ahdio Show 7|NPG Ahdio Show # 7]] mp3 (not available as a separate track) | ||
|4= Live | |4= Live | ||
− | |5= [[30 May | + | |5= [[30 May 1986|30 May 1986, Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, USA]]; part of medley with [[Automatic]] / [[D.M.S.R.]] / [[The Dance Electric]] |
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|3= [http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/04/15/prince-npg-in-rehearsal-4-australia-jam-the-dancelectric-listen-now/ drfunkenberry.com] stream | |3= [http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/04/15/prince-npg-in-rehearsal-4-australia-jam-the-dancelectric-listen-now/ drfunkenberry.com] stream | ||
|4= Rehearsal | |4= Rehearsal | ||
− | |5= a.k.a. '''Jam The DancElectric'''; recorded mid-April | + | |5= a.k.a. '''Jam The DancElectric'''; recorded mid-April 2012, Paisley Park, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) |
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|3= Delayed TV performance | |3= Delayed TV performance | ||
|4= Live | |4= Live | ||
− | |5= [[23 October | + | |5= [[23 October 2012|23 October 2012, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, (Behind) El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA, USA]] |
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|sampled in = | |sampled in = | ||
− | |first live appearance = [[26 December | + | |first live appearance = [[26 December 1984|26 December 1984, Saint Paul Civic Center Arena,St. Paul, MN]] <small>(as an instrumental interpolation in [[Baby I'm A Star]])</small><br> |
− | * [[01_February | + | * [[01_February 1986|1 February 1986, Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul, MN, USA]] <small>(guesting with [[Mazarati]])</small><br> |
− | * [[03_April | + | * [[03_April 1986|3 April 1986, Metro, Boston, MA, USA]] <small>(first full performance at a [[Prince]] show)</small> |
|performed regularly on = [[Welcome 2 Australia Tour]] | |performed regularly on = [[Welcome 2 Australia Tour]] | ||
|performed occasionally in = [[All_Concerts#1986|1986]], [[All_Concerts#2011|2011]] ''(beat only, during sample set)'', [[All_Concerts#2012|2012]], [[All Concerts#2015|2015]] | |performed occasionally in = [[All_Concerts#1986|1986]], [[All_Concerts#2011|2011]] ''(beat only, during sample set)'', [[All_Concerts#2012|2012]], [[All Concerts#2015|2015]] |
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