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|single image              = [[File: Livenation logo.jpg|100px]] <br> <small>Live Nation ticket holder download (no official artwork)</small>
 
|single image              = [[File: Livenation logo.jpg|100px]] <br> <small>Live Nation ticket holder download (no official artwork)</small>
 
|performer                = [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]]
 
|performer                = [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 14|14 March, 2015]] - Live Nation email download
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|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 14|14 March 2015]] - Live Nation email download
 
|album(s)                  = None
 
|album(s)                  = None
 
|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman]
 
|writer(s)                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman]
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|previous song            = [[Waiting In Vain]]
 
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|next song                = [[When Stars Collide]]
 
|next song                = [[When Stars Collide]]
|introduction              = '''What If''' is a cover version of the track by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman], which first appeared on her 2005 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(Nichole_Nordeman_album) Brave]. The track was written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman]. The version by [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]] was available as a free download, emailed by Live Nation to ticket holders for four [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]] concerts scheduled in Louisville, KY, USA (on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_14|14 March, 2015]] and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_15|15 March, 2015]]) on the night of the first show (along with [[The X's Face]]). It had been premiered two days before on Louisville, KY, USA radio station [http://wfpk.org/ 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville].
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|introduction              = '''What If''' is a cover version of the track by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman], which first appeared on her 2005 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(Nichole_Nordeman_album) Brave]. The track was written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichole_Nordeman Nichole Nordeman]. The version by [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]] was available as a free download, emailed by Live Nation to ticket holders for four [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]] concerts scheduled in Louisville, KY, USA (on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_14|14 March 2015]] and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_15|15 March 2015]]) on the night of the first show (along with [[The X's Face]]). It had been premiered two days before on Louisville, KY, USA radio station [http://wfpk.org/ 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville].
  
While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in January, 2013, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; the track was first mentioned as being rehearsed by the band in a late January, 2013, [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1526279/prince-the-new-billboard-cover-story Billboard] interview.
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While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in January 2013, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; the track was first mentioned as being rehearsed by the band in a late January 2013, [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1526279/prince-the-new-billboard-cover-story Billboard] interview.
 
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|3= Live Nation email delivery
 
|3= Live Nation email delivery
 
|4= Studio
 
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|5= Sent to ticket holders of [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_14|14 March, 2015]] and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_15|15 March, 2015]], The Louisville Palace, Louisville, KY, USA.  
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|5= Sent to ticket holders of [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_14|14 March 2015]] and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_15|15 March 2015]], The Louisville Palace, Louisville, KY, USA.  
 
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|video versions            =  
 
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|sampled in                =
 
|sampled in                =
|first live appearance    = http://www.princevault.com/index.php/15_March,_2015-1
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|first live appearance    = http://www.princevault.com/index.php/15_March 2015-1
|first live appearance    = [[15 March, 2015-1|15 March,2015 <small> (show 1) </small>, The Louisville Palace, Louisville, KY, USA]]
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|first live appearance    = [[15 March 2015-1|15 March,2015 <small> (show 1) </small>, The Louisville Palace, Louisville, KY, USA]]
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2015|2015]]
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2015|2015]]
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|see also                  = [[The X's Face]]
 
|see also                  = [[The X's Face]]
 
|references                = [http://www.facebook.com/wfpklouisville/photos/a.144045000448.137550.61323505448/10153125076600449/?type=1&theater 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville]
 
|references                = [http://www.facebook.com/wfpklouisville/photos/a.144045000448.137550.61323505448/10153125076600449/?type=1&theater 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville]
* [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1526279/prince-the-new-billboard-cover-story '''Prince: The (New) Billboard Cover Story''' ''By Gail Mitchell'' (Billboard: 26 January, 2013)]
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* [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1526279/prince-the-new-billboard-cover-story '''Prince: The (New) Billboard Cover Story''' ''By Gail Mitchell'' (Billboard: 26 January 2013)]
 
|categories                = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Streamed Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 2013]]
 
|categories                = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Streamed Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 2013]]
 
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Revision as of 22:59, 27 February 2016

Waiting In Vain   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   When Stars Collide
What If

Livenation logo.jpg
Live Nation ticket holder download (no official artwork)
Song details
Performer: Prince and 3rdEyeGirl
First Released: 14 March 2015 - Live Nation email download
Album(s): None
Writer(s): Nichole Nordeman
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

What If is a cover version of the track by Nichole Nordeman, which first appeared on her 2005 album Brave. The track was written by Nichole Nordeman. The version by Prince and 3rdEyeGirl was available as a free download, emailed by Live Nation to ticket holders for four Prince and 3rdEyeGirl concerts scheduled in Louisville, KY, USA (on 14 March 2015 and 15 March 2015) on the night of the first show (along with The X's Face). It had been premiered two days before on Louisville, KY, USA radio station 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville.

While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in January 2013, at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA; the track was first mentioned as being rehearsed by the band in a late January 2013, Billboard interview.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
January 2013 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Initial tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
What If 4:58 Live Nation email delivery Studio Sent to ticket holders of 14 March 2015 and 15 March 2015, The Louisville Palace, Louisville, KY, USA.



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia

  • Detail of the email sent by Live Nation through Ticketmaster customer support services to Louisville ticket holders:
    Subject: Thanks for buying your ticket to see Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL, here’s some new music for you

    Thanks for buying your ticket.
    As a special gift from Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL, here are two brand new tracks for your listening pleasure. Click the links to download.
    Questions? Just hit reply and ask us or visit Ticketmaster.com!
    Thanks for being a fan!

    Ticketmaster Fan Support

References
Waiting In Vain   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   When Stars Collide