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|song name                = Turn Your Lights Down Low
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|song name                = Turn Your Lights Down Low
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|single image           = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|link=Unreleased Songs]]</small>
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|album image              =  [[File:Closerthanclose album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Closer Than Close]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]</small>
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|single image             = [[File:Closerthanclose20th album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Closer Than Close]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] 20th Anniversary Edition</small>
 
|performer                = [[Rosie Gaines]]
 
|performer                = [[Rosie Gaines]]
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|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 13|13 June 1995]] - [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] album
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|album(s)                  = [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]
 
|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley]
 
|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley]
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
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|previous song            = [[Turn Up]]
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|previous song            = [[Trojan Horse]]
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|next song                = [[Tweakin']]
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|next song                = [[Tweakin’]]
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|introduction              = '''Turn Your Lights Down Low''' is an unreleased cover version by [[Rosie Gaines]] of the track originally recorded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers Bob Marley and the Wailers], from their 1977 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(Bob_Marley_%26_The_Wailers_album) Exodus], written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley]). [[Rosie Gaines]]' version was recorded in June, 1990, at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Studios Olympic Studios], London, England (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Daddy Pop]], [[Schoolyard]] and [[Walk Don't Walk]], but mostly focused on [[Rosie Gaines]]' first solo album, recording [[My Tender Heart]], [[Hold Me]], [[Pain]], [[Streetwalker]] and [[In The Name Of Love]]). It was later released by [[Rosie Gaines]], however, on [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]], without [[Prince]]'s input. Little is known about [[Prince]]'s involvement in the 1990 recording, although he is believed to have been the producer, and may have played on the track also. The 1990 recording remains unreleased.
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|introduction              = '''Turn Your Lights Down Low''' is a cover version by [[Rosie Gaines]] of the track originally recorded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers Bob Marley and the Wailers], from their 1977 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(Bob_Marley_%26_The_Wailers_album) Exodus], written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley]). [[Rosie Gaines]]' version was recorded in June 1990, at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Studios Olympic Studios], London, England (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Daddy Pop]], [[Schoolyard]] and [[Walk Don’t Walk]], but mostly focused on [[Rosie Gaines]]' first solo album, recording [[My Tender Heart]], [[Hold Me]], [[Pain]], [[Streetwalker]] and [[In The Name Of Love]]).  
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It was later released by [[Rosie Gaines]] on [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] in a version with additional recording in different studios. An alternate take where [[Prince]]’s vocals are mixed more to the fore was released as 'Alternate Version' on the 20th Anniversary Edition of the [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] album. A ‘string-less’ version was available on her official website Rosiegaines.com. [[Prince]]’s background vocals from the original 1990 recording were most likely kept, albeit he’s not credited.  
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
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|date                      = June, 1990
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|date                      = June 1990
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|studio                 = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Studios Olympic Studios], London, England
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|studio                   = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Studios Olympic Studios], London, England
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|additional info          = Initial tracking
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|additional info          = Basic tracking
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|date                      = 1992 (assumed)
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
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|additional info          = Additional recording
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{{RecordingLine|
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|date                      = 1992 (assumed)
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|studio                    = [http://www.pachyderm-studios.com/ Pachyderm Studios], Minneapolis, MN, USA; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_56 Studio 56], Cannon Falls, MN, USA and Mirror Image Recording Studio, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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|additional info          = Additional recording
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}}
 
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*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards (assumed)
 
*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards (assumed)
 
*[[Prince]] - unidentified instruments (assumed)
 
*[[Prince]] - unidentified instruments (assumed)
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'''Closer Than Close version'''
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*[[Rosie Gaines]] - vocals, keyboards, background vocals
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*[[Prince]] - background vocals (uncredited)
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Klong Steve Klong] - Drums
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulinho_da_Costa Paulinho Da Costa] - Percussion
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* [[Billy Franze]] - Guitar
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* [[Kathy Jensen]] - Baritone Saxophone
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* [[Brian Gallagher]] - Tenor Saxophone
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* [[Michael B. Nelson]] - Trombone
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* [[Dave Jensen]] - Trumpet
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* [[Steve Strand]] - Trumpet
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* Horns arranged By [[Michael B. Nelson]] and [[Rosie Gaines]]
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* Strings arranged By [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Wright_(composer) Benjamin Wright] and [[Rosie Gaines]]
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|1= '''Turn Your Lights Down Low'''
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|2= 4:30
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|3= [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]
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|4= Studio
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|5=
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{{Songline|
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|1= '''Turn Your Lights Down Low (Alternate Version)'''
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|2= 4:31
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|3=  [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] (20th Anniversary Edition)
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|4= Studio
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|5=
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}}
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{{Songline|
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|1= '''Turn Your Lights Down Low (Stringless Mix )'''
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|2= 4:24
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|3=  [http://rosiegaines.com RosieGaines.com] mp3 download
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|4= Studio
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|5=
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}}
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|trivia                    = [[Rosie Gaines]] can be heard singing the chorus of this song in a segment on  [[Home_Video:_Diamonds_And_Pearls_Video_Collection|Diamonds And Pearls Video Collection]]
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|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
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|see also                  =  
 
|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)]]''
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|categories                = [[Category:1990]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Prince contribution)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1990]]
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|categories                = [[Category:1990]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Prince contribution)]][[Category:Recorded 1990]]
 
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Revision as of 16:22, 11 December 2020

Trojan Horse   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Tweakin’
Turn Your Lights Down Low
Closerthanclose album.jpg
from the album Closer Than Close 		Closerthanclose20th album.jpg
from the album Closer Than Close 20th Anniversary Edition
Song details
Performer: Rosie Gaines
First Released: 13 June 1995 - Closer Than Close album
Album(s): Closer Than Close
Writer(s): Bob Marley
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
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

Turn Your Lights Down Low is a cover version by Rosie Gaines of the track originally recorded by Bob Marley and the Wailers, from their 1977 album Exodus, written by Bob Marley). Rosie Gaines' version was recorded in June 1990, at Olympic Studios, London, England (during the same set of sessions that produced Daddy Pop, Schoolyard and Walk Don’t Walk, but mostly focused on Rosie Gaines' first solo album, recording My Tender Heart, Hold Me, Pain, Streetwalker and In The Name Of Love). It was later released by Rosie Gaines on Closer Than Close in a version with additional recording in different studios. An alternate take where Prince’s vocals are mixed more to the fore was released as 'Alternate Version' on the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Closer Than Close album. A ‘string-less’ version was available on her official website Rosiegaines.com. Prince’s background vocals from the original 1990 recording were most likely kept, albeit he’s not credited.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
June 1990 Olympic Studios, London, England Basic tracking
1992 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Additional recording
1992 (assumed) Pachyderm Studios, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Studio 56, Cannon Falls, MN, USA and Mirror Image Recording Studio, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Additional recording
Recording Personnel


Closer Than Close version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Turn Your Lights Down Low 4:30 Closer Than Close Studio
Turn Your Lights Down Low (Alternate Version) 4:31 Closer Than Close (20th Anniversary Edition) Studio
Turn Your Lights Down Low (Stringless Mix ) 4:24 RosieGaines.com mp3 download Studio


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Turn Your Lights Down Low Studio Recorded June 1990
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
Trojan Horse   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Tweakin’
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