Difference between revisions of "We Are America"
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|song name = We Are America | |song name = We Are America | ||
| − | |single image = [[File:Esperanzaspalding vimeo avatar.jpg|100px]]<br><small> avatar for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding Esperanza Spalding] | + | |single image = [[File:Esperanzaspalding vimeo avatar.jpg|100px]]<br><small> avatar for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding Esperanza Spalding]’s Vimeo account</small> |
|performer = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding Esperanza Spalding] | |performer = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding Esperanza Spalding] | ||
| − | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 13|13 November | + | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 13|13 November 2013]] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding Esperanza Spalding] Vimeo account video stream |
|album(s) = None | |album(s) = None | ||
|writer(s) = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding Esperanza Spalding], Chris Turner and [[Prince]] | |writer(s) = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding Esperanza Spalding], Chris Turner and [[Prince]] | ||
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|previous song = [[Way Back Home]] | |previous song = [[Way Back Home]] | ||
|next song = [[We Can Funk]] | |next song = [[We Can Funk]] | ||
| − | |introduction = '''We Are America''' is a track by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding Esperanza Spalding] made available as a video stream on her Vimeo account. The video was posted on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 13|13 November | + | |introduction = '''We Are America''' is a track by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding Esperanza Spalding] made available as a video stream on her Vimeo account. The video was posted on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 13|13 November 2013]] as the first video on the account, but the account and the video were not mentioned publicly until [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 18|18 November 2013]]. According to a blog posted by co-writer Chris Turner, [[Prince]] co-wrote the track and also co-produced it. |
The song and video call for the closing of the controversial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guantanamo_Bay_detention_camp Guantanamo Bay detention camp], and the video contains several written quotes from government and military leaders supporting its closure. | The song and video call for the closing of the controversial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guantanamo_Bay_detention_camp Guantanamo Bay detention camp], and the video contains several written quotes from government and military leaders supporting its closure. | ||
| − | Though not appearing on the song, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_Wonder Stevie Wonder], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janelle_Mon%C3%A1e Janelle Monáe], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savion_Glover Savion Glover] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Belafonte Harry Belafonte] all appear in the video holding handwritten signs supporting the | + | Though not appearing on the song, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_Wonder Stevie Wonder], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janelle_Mon%C3%A1e Janelle Monáe], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savion_Glover Savion Glover] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Belafonte Harry Belafonte] all appear in the video holding handwritten signs supporting the camp’s closure. [[Prince]] does not appear in the video, however. |
| − | The | + | The video’s announcement came the day before a Senate vote on loosening restrictions to transfer prisoners (which could ultimately lead to the camp’s closure), and urged viewers to call legislators and get informed through [http://amnestyusa.org/ndaa Amnesty International] and [http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/ Human Rights First]. The vote passed to loosen restrictions, with more votes to follow in later months. |
It is assumed that the track was recorded in Autumn 2013, although this has not been confirmed. It is not known if the track is intended for inclusion on a future project, but given the topical activist nature of the track, it is likely that other releases are not intended. | It is assumed that the track was recorded in Autumn 2013, although this has not been confirmed. It is not known if the track is intended for inclusion on a future project, but given the topical activist nature of the track, it is likely that other releases are not intended. | ||
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|date = Autumn 2013 (assumed) | |date = Autumn 2013 (assumed) | ||
|studio = Unknown studio | |studio = Unknown studio | ||
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|recording personnel = | |recording personnel = | ||
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*[[Prince]] - co-production | *[[Prince]] - co-production | ||
*Other musicians, if any, not known at time of writing | *Other musicians, if any, not known at time of writing | ||
| − | |released versions = | + | |released versions = |
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| + | |1= '''We Are America''' | ||
| + | |2= n/a | ||
| + | |3= n/a | ||
| + | |4= n/a | ||
| + | |5= No 'hard format' release of this song has been made available. | ||
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|unreleased versions = | |unreleased versions = | ||
|broadcasts, streaming = | |broadcasts, streaming = | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
|references = [http://amourchild.tumblr.com/post/68165101470/we-are-america-a-song-i-co-wrote-with LOVECHILD♡CHRISTURNER tumblr account] | |references = [http://amourchild.tumblr.com/post/68165101470/we-are-america-a-song-i-co-wrote-with LOVECHILD♡CHRISTURNER tumblr account] | ||
| − | *[http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/11/18/esperanza-spalding-we-are-america-calls-for-gitmo-closure/3618669/ '''Esperanza Spalding song, video call for Gitmo closure''' ''by Edna Gundersen'' (USA Today: 18 November | + | *[http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/11/18/esperanza-spalding-we-are-america-calls-for-gitmo-closure/3618669/ '''Esperanza Spalding song, video call for Gitmo closure''' ''by Edna Gundersen'' (USA Today: 18 November 2013)] |
* [http://vimeo.com/79294714 '''We Are America''' music video on Vimeo] | * [http://vimeo.com/79294714 '''We Are America''' music video on Vimeo] | ||
| − | |categories = [[Category:2013]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category:2013]][[Category:Recorded 2013]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Streamed Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]] |
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