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|song name                = Trust
 
|song name                = Trust
 
|album image              = [[File:Batman.jpg|100px|link=Album: Batman]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Batman|Batman]]</small>
 
|album image              = [[File:Batman.jpg|100px|link=Album: Batman]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Batman|Batman]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Trust single.jpg|100px|link=Single: Trust]] <br> <small> promosingle art for [[Single: Trust|Trust]]</small>
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|single image              = [[File:Trust single.jpg|100px|link=Single: Trust]] <br> <small> promo art for [[Single: Trust|Trust]]</small>
 
|performer                = [[Prince]]
 
|performer                = [[Prince]]
 
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 20|20 June 1989]] - [[Album: Batman|Batman]] album
 
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 20|20 June 1989]] - [[Album: Batman|Batman]] album
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|previous song            = [[The Trouble With Emma]]
 
|previous song            = [[The Trouble With Emma]]
 
|next song                = [[The Truth]]
 
|next song                = [[The Truth]]
|introduction              = '''Trust''' is the sixth track on [[Prince]]'s eleventh album [[Album: Batman|Batman]] (the motion picture soundtrack to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton Tim Burton] movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film) Batman]), and, in late 1989, a promotional single of [[Single: Trust|Trust]] was available in Hong Kong only (with no commercial release). The song also features in the movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film) Batman].
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|introduction              = '''Trust''' is the sixth track on [[Prince]]’s eleventh album [[Album: Batman|Batman]] (the motion picture soundtrack to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton Tim Burton] movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film) Batman]). In late 1989, a promotional single (with no commercial release) of [[Single: Trust|Trust]] was available in Hong Kong only. A larger scale release may have been planned since remixes have been made by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone], but it has not been confirmed. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Pettibone]’s remixes remain unreleased.
  
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in March 1989 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Partyman]], [[The Arms Of Orion]], [[Dance With The Devil]] and [[Batdance]]). The song was submitted to replace [[200 Balloons]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film) Batman] movie, during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Joker The Joker]'s balloon parade ([[Baby I'm A Star]] had initially been used by the filmmakers to suggest what they wanted), and the filmmakers thought it worked better in the scene than the previously-submitted song, so it was included in the movie and on the album.
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The vocals on the album are credited to a character from the movie, as if [[Prince]] is singing on their behalf. [[Trust]], like [[Electric Chair]] and [[Partyman]], is attributed to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_(comics) The Joker]. The line ("''Who do ya trust if you can’t trust God? Who can you trust - who can ya? Nobody."'') is attributed to [[Prince]].
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While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in March 1989 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Partyman]] and [[Batdance]]). The song was submitted to replace [[200 Balloons]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film) Batman] movie, during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Joker The Joker]’s balloon parade ([[Baby I’m A Star]] had initially been used by the filmmakers to suggest what they wanted), and the filmmakers thought it worked better in the scene than the previously-submitted song, so it was included in the movie and on the album.
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
|date                      = March 1989
 
|date                      = March 1989
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking
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|additional info          = Tracking
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{{RecordingLine|
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|date                      = August 1989
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|studio                    = Studio information needed
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|additional info          = Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone]
 
}}
 
}}
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
 
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone
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*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone (Horn part may be sampled from an unknown other song)
*[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet
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*[[Atlanta Bliss]] - trumpet (Horn part may be sampled from an unknown other song)
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Wuhl Robert Wuhl] - sampled vocals (uncredited, as ''Alexander Knox'', sampled from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film) Batman])
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Wuhl Robert Wuhl] - sampled vocals (uncredited, as ''Alexander Knox'', sampled from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film) Batman])
 
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|1= '''Trust'''
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|3= Longer version with additional vocals and saxophone parts
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|1= '''Trust (7" With Intro Clap)'''
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|2= Remix
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|3= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone], possibly intended for a single release
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|1= '''Trust (7" With New Vocal EQ Mix)'''
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|3= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone], possibly intended for a single release
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|1= '''Trust (12" Dub)'''
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|2= Remix
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|3= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone], possibly intended for a single release
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|1= '''Trust (12"Extended Remix)'''
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|2= Remix
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|3= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Pettibone Shep Pettibone], possibly intended for a single release
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|video versions            =  
 
|video versions            =  
 
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* [[Single: Trust|Trust]] promo
 
* [[Single: Trust|Trust]] promo
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
|categories                = [[Category:1989]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 1989]]
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|categories                = [[Category:1989]][[Category:Recorded 1989]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]
 
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Latest revision as of 16:51, 25 June 2022

The Trouble With Emma   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   The Truth
Trust

Batman.jpg
from the album Batman
Trust single.jpg
promo art for Trust
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 20 June 1989 - Batman album
Album(s): Batman
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
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

Trust is the sixth track on Prince’s eleventh album Batman (the motion picture soundtrack to the Tim Burton movie Batman). In late 1989, a promotional single (with no commercial release) of Trust was available in Hong Kong only. A larger scale release may have been planned since remixes have been made by Shep Pettibone, but it has not been confirmed. Pettibone’s remixes remain unreleased.

The vocals on the album are credited to a character from the movie, as if Prince is singing on their behalf. Trust, like Electric Chair and Partyman, is attributed to The Joker. The line ("Who do ya trust if you can’t trust God? Who can you trust - who can ya? Nobody.") is attributed to Prince.

While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in March 1989 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced Partyman and Batdance). The song was submitted to replace 200 Balloons in the Batman movie, during The Joker’s balloon parade (Baby I’m A Star had initially been used by the filmmakers to suggest what they wanted), and the filmmakers thought it worked better in the scene than the previously-submitted song, so it was included in the movie and on the album.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
March 1989 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Tracking
August 1989 Studio information needed Remix by Shep Pettibone
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
  • Eric Leeds - saxophone (Horn part may be sampled from an unknown other song)
  • Atlanta Bliss - trumpet (Horn part may be sampled from an unknown other song)
  • Robert Wuhl - sampled vocals (uncredited, as Alexander Knox, sampled from Batman)

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Trust 4:23 Batman

Trust promo

Studio


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Trust Studio Longer version with additional vocals and saxophone parts
Trust (7" With Intro Clap) Remix Remix by Shep Pettibone, possibly intended for a single release
Trust (7" With New Vocal EQ Mix) Remix Remix by Shep Pettibone, possibly intended for a single release
Trust (12" Dub) Remix Remix by Shep Pettibone, possibly intended for a single release
Trust (12"Extended Remix) Remix Remix by Shep Pettibone, possibly intended for a single release
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
The Trouble With Emma   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   The Truth