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Michael's complete Prince song list. It includes outtakes, demos and alternate versions of released songs. Composed by Michael Angelo. Copyright © 1978-2004 PRN Produtions. all rights reserved.
[“A Better Place 2 Die”: * See “Moonbeam Levels” below]
[“A Couple Of Miles”: Instrumental recorded at Sunset Sound on December 26, 1985 for a tribute to Miles Davis]
[“A Couple Of Miles”: Included on the projected Flesh album that was assembled on January 22, 1986]
[“A Love Bizarre”: Was recorded on the Purple Rain tour, from Dec. 1984 to Feb. 1985 at Cheshire in Atlanta]
“A Love Bizarre” (With SE): Sheila E. ‘Romance 1600’ August 26, 1985
[“A Man Called Jesus”: Recorded in late 1988 and originally offered to Cat, it was reworked in 1989]
“A Man Called Jesus”: Mavis Staples ‘The Voice’ August 24, 1993
[“A Million Miles (I Love You)”: Taped at Sunset Sound, L.A., between late Dec. 1983 and early Feb. 1984]
“A Million Miles (I Love You)” (With LC): (Jamie Starr) Apollonia 6 ‘Apollonia 6’ October 1, 1984
[“A Place In Heaven”: Recorded in Prince's home studio in March/April 1986]
[“A Place In Heaven”: This track was included on all the different configurations of 'Dream Factory' of 1986]
[“A Positive Place”: AKA “Eliminate The Negative”. Completed at Larrabee Sound in September/October 1990]
[“A 1,000 Hugs And Kisses”: This was tracked live with the NPG at Studios 301 in Sydney in late April 1992]
[“Aces”: Lyrics by Chris Moon. One of the 14 demo tracks recorded at Moonsound in summer 1976]
[“Aces”: Included on the four-song demo that Chris Moon and Prince assembled]
[“Acknowledge Me”: Included in 'The Beautiful Experience' film project, which premiered on April 3, 1994]
[“Acknowledge Me”: On the version of 'Exodus' from Dec. 2, 1994 together with “Slave 2 The System”]
[“Acknowledge Me”: Also included on the first configuration of 'The Gold Experience', but was dropped]
“Acknowledge Me”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
[“Adonis And Batsheeba”: Tracked in Prince's home on July 27, 1986, shortly after completing ‘Dream Factory’
[“Adore”: Included on the November 30, 1986 configuration of the aborted 'Crystal Ball' 3-LP]
“Adore”: ‘Sign ‘O’ The Times’ March 30, 1987
“Adore”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
“Adore”: ‘Girl 6’ Soundtrack March 19, 1996
“Adore”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
“Aguadilla” (With EL): Eric Leeds ‘Things Left Unsaid’ February 16, 1993
[“Ain't No Place Like U”: This version on the early mix of the album has a rock guitar solo intro]
“Ain't No Place Like U” (With Mayte): Mayte ‘Child Of The Sun’ November 27, 1995
[“Alexa de Paris”: Recorded at the Washington Avenue warehouse in July 1985]
“Alexa de Paris”: “Mountains” B-side single May 7, 1986
[“Alice”: This was recorded on May 28, 1991. No further details are known]
[“All Day, All Night”: Played live during the 26th birthday concert at First Avenue June 7, 1984]
“All Day, All Night” (With JiJ): Jill Jones ‘Jill Jones’ May 26, 1987
[“All My Dreams”: This was taped at Sunset Sound on April 28, 1985]
[“All My Dreams”: A suite-like track segues from “Old Friends 4 Sale” on the original ‘Parade’ LP of May 1, ‘85]
[“All My Dreams”: It was also included on the 'Dream Factory' 2-LP in 1986]
[“All That”: This was more clearly “Adore” with little attempt to hide it, before being re-mixed]
“All That” (Music only): Carmen Electra ‘Carmen Electra’ February 9, 1993
“All The Critics Love U In New York”: ‘1999’ October 27, 1982
[“Allegiance”: This is Prince's original October 1991 recording given to Howard Hewett's 1993 ‘Allegiance’ album]
“Allegiance”: Howard Hewett ‘Allegiance’ November 17, 1992
“Alphabet St.”: (“This is not music, this is a trip”) 12” April 23, 1988
“Alphabet St.”: ‘Lovesexy’ May 10, 1988
“Alphabet St.”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
“Alphabet St.”: 'One Nite Alone...The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over' (Bonus Disc) December 17, 2002
[“Am I Without U?”: From 1988; included on one of the configurations of 'Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic' ‘88/’89]
“America” (With LC, WM, MF, BM, & BZ): ‘Around the World in A Day’ April 22, 1985
“America”: (Extended Version) 12” October 2, 1985
[“American In Paris”: Recorded in late 1989; filed for registration at the Library of Congress on Dec. 5, 1989]
[“American Jam”: Recorded in 1980 during the home studio sessions that yielded the 8 tracks on 'Dirty Mind']
[“An Honest Man”: First rehearsed on the Purple Rain tour]
“An Honest Man”: Can be heard in the ‘Under The Cherry Moon’ movie, 1986
“An Honest Man”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
“And God Created Woman”: ‘ ’ October 13, 1992
“And How” (With DZ & LSJ): Jevette Steele ‘Here It Is’ May 1991 [France]
[“And That Says What?”: An instrumental recorded at the Washington Avenue warehouse on March 20, 1986] [“And That Says What?”: Placed on the first, tentative version of 'Dream Factory', 4/86; never heard from again]
“Andorra” (With EL, LSJ, & SE): Eric Leeds ‘Times Squared’ February 19, 1991
“Animal Kingdom” (With RS): ‘The Truth’ January 29, 1998
“Anna Stesia”: ‘Lovesexy’ May 10, 1988
“Anna Stesia”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
[“Annie Christian”: Was recorded over the course of the spring and summer of 1981]
“Annie Christian”: ‘Controversy’ October 14, 1981
[“Another Lonely Christmas”: Recorded as a solo performance in February 1984 at Sunset Sound]
“Another Lonely Christmas”: “I Would Die 4 U” B-side single November 28, 1984
“Another Lonely Christmas”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
“Anotherloverholenyohead”: ‘Parade’ March 31, 1986
“Anotherloverholenyohead”: (Extended Version) 12” July 30, 1986
“Arboretum” (Instrumental): 'One Nite Alone...' Mid-May 2002
[“R U Ready?”: has mentioned that this song is intended for a new Larry Graham album project. It was likely tracked in 1999 as horn overdubs by The Hornheadz were added on May 17, 1999]
[“R U There?”: This track was recorded in January 1989]
[“R U There?”: It was included on the Flash album in late 1989]
“Arms of Orion, The” (With SEa): ‘Batman’ June 20, 1989
[“Around The World in A Day”: Two different unreleased version's exits from the 1984 sessions]
“Around The World in A Day” (With JLN & DC): ‘Around the World In A Day’ April 22, 1985
“Arrogance”: ‘ ’ October 13, 1992
[“Asswoop”: Recorded on July 7, 1993]
[“Asswoop”: On the unreleased Madhouse ‘24’ album that was assembled in mid-1994]
“Asswoop”: (Madhouse) Included in The NPG Music Club's “Ahdio Show #6”; made available on July 7, 2001
“At Last…“The Lost Is Found””: The NPG Orchestra ‘Kamasutra’ February 14, 1997
“Automatic”: ‘1999’ October 27, 1982
“Avalanche”: 'One Nite Alone...' Mid-May 2002
“Avalanche”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
[“Baby”: One of the 14 demo tracks recorded at Moonsound in 1976]
[“Baby”: Also re-recorded at Sound 80 in 1977 for a new demo]
[“Baby”: Recorded for the For You sessions at the Record Plant, Sausalito, from early Oct. to late Dec. 1977]
“Baby”: ‘For You’ April 7, 1978
[“Baby, Baby, Baby”: Dating from 1978-1979. This is a breezy, uptempo number performed on acoustic guitar]
[“Baby Doll”: Written for Kyle Minogue, this track was recorded at Studios 301, Sydney, in late April 1992]
[“Baby Doll House”: Recorded on the first day of the Madhouse 8 sessions in Prince's home studio, Sept. 28, 1986]
[“Baby Doll House”: Prince later incorporated the "baby doll house" voice sample into “Eleven” on Madhouse‘16’]
“Baby Don't Care”: Mayte ‘Child Of The Sun’ November 27, 1995
[“Baby Go-Go”: Taped at Sunset Sound in June 1986]
“Baby Go-Go”: (Joey Coco) Nona Hendryx ‘Female Trouble’ April 1987
[“Baby I’m A Star”: From 1981. This version has a different beginning with a spoken intro that was omitted]
“Baby I’m A Star”: ‘Purple Rain’ June 25, 1984
“Baby Knows”: ‘Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic’ November 9, 1999
[“Baby, You’re A Trip”: Same arrangement and lyrics, Prince's original recording was done in July 6-11, 1982]
“Baby, You’re A Trip”: Jill Jones ‘Jill Jones’ May 26, 1987
[“Ball, The”: Recorded in Prince's home on 7/26/86, shortly after assembling the final version of ‘Dream Factory]
[“Ball, The”: Included on the November 30, 1986 configuration of the aborted 'Crystal Ball' 3-LP]
[“Ball, The”: Most of the music was re-used for “m No” on ‘Lovesexy’. In fact, Prince even kept the “party talk” that was originally used as a segue between “The Ball” and “Joy In Repetition”]
[“Ballard Of Dorothy Parker, The”: Was first included on all configurations of the 'Dream Factory' 2-LP of 1986]
[“Ballard Of Dorothy Parker, The”: Also placed on the 11/30/86 configuration of the aborted 'Crystal Ball’ 3-LP]
“Ballard Of Dorothy Parker, The”: ‘Sign ‘O’ The Times’ March 30, 1987
[“Bambi”: Recorded for the Prince sessions in late April to mid-June 1979 at Alpha Studio, Los Angeles]
“Bambi”: ‘Prince’ October 19, 1979
“Bambi” (Rap): T.C. Ellis ‘True Confessions’ May 28, 1991
“Bambi”: ‘The Undertaker’ home video 1995 [UK/Japan] (Different recording)
“Barcelona”: The NPG Orchestra ‘Kamasutra’ February 14, 1997
[“Batdance”: Different version with excerpts from “Rave To The Joy Fantastic”]
“Batdance”: ‘Batman’ June 20, 1989
“Batdance”: (The Batmix) & (Vicki Vale Mix) 12” July 21,989
[“Batman Theme, The”: Slightly revamped version of “19 (Jailbait)”, finished in 2/89 during the Batman sessions]
[“Be My Mirror”: Recorded live at Platinum Studios, Melbourne, April 1992]
[“Be My Mirror”: It was on the soundtrack to the original version of “I'll Do Anything” but was shelved when it was transformed from a musical to a sentimental comedy]
[“Beat Town”: Written for inclusion in the first version of the Graffiti Bridge movie of September 22, 1987]
“Beautiful”: “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” single, February 14, 1994
[“Beautiful”: Was included in 'The Beautiful Experience' 70-min. film project which premiered on April 3, 1994]
[“Beautiful Ones, The”: Same as LP version with some extra lines at the end of the song]
“Beautiful Ones, The”: ‘Purple Rain’ June 25, 1984
“Beautiful Ones, The”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
“Beautiful Strange”: Beautiful Strange Video
“Beautiful Strange”: ‘Rave In2 the Joy Fantastic’ 2000 (Internet only release)
[“Bed Of Roses”: Recorded in late July 1989 for the Flash project with Margie Cox]
“Bedtime Story”: Sheila E. ‘Romance 1600’ August 26, 1985
[“Belle of St. Mark, The”: Taped from late December 1983-mid-February 1984]
“Belle of St. Mark, The”: (Starr Co.) Sheila E. ‘The Glamorous Life’ June 4, 1984
“Betcha ” (With CK & MSt): Chaka Khan ‘Come 2 My House’ September 29, 1998
[“Big Brass Bed”: Dates from the 1980 Dirty Mind sessions in Prince's home; “Sister” was recorded shortly prior]
“Big Fun”: (NPG) NPG ‘Exodus’ March 27, 1995
[“Big House”: Recorded sometime in 1988]
[“Big House”: The track was possibly intended for the proposed Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic album]
[“Big Pump, The”: Prince's version is longer than the released version by George Clinton]
“Big Pump, The” (With GC): (Paisley Park) George Clinton ‘Hey Man…Smell My Finger’ October 12, 1993
[“Big Tall Wall”: This was recorded in April 1986 and appeared on the first, tentative sequence of 'Dream Factory']
[“Big Tall Wall”: Revamped in July 1987 for Graffiti Bridge and placed on an early configuration on Sept. 22, 1987]
[“Billie Holiday”: Intended for Graffiti Bridge, this track dates from 1988]
[“Billy”: A bluesy, guitar-driven rock number that was played at a ‘84 rehearsal. The Billy of the title is Billy Sparks]
[“Billy Jack Bitch”: Recorded in October 1993]
[“Billy Jack Bitch”: This was included on the first configuration of 'The Gold Experience']
“Billy Jack Bitch” (With MBN): ‘The Gold Experience’ September 26, 1995
[“Bird, The”: Unreleased studios take from early 1984]
“Bird, The” (With MD & JeJ): (Starr Co.) The Time ‘Ice Cream Castles’ July 9, 1984
“Bite the Beat” (With JeJ): (Starr Co.) Vanity 6 ‘Vanity 6’ August 11, 1982
[“Black M.F. In The House”: Performed on the last N.P.G. tour, 1993]
“Black M.F. In The House”: (NPG) New Power Generation ‘Gold Nigga’ Late June 1993
[“Blanche”: A song recorded at the end of the Sunset Sound session that yielded “Sign 'O' The Times” on 7/15/86]
[“Bliss”: This is Prince's version of the song from a studio session on September 3, 1989]
“Bliss” (With LSJ): Kahoru Kohiruimaki ‘Time The Motion’ December 1989 [Japan]
“Blood Is Thicker Than Time”: Mavis Staples ‘The Voice’ August 24, 1993
[“Bloody Mouth”: Recorded in winter 1987. Cat's “Alphabet St.” rap was originally included in “Bloody Mouth”]
[“Bloody Mouth”: Included on the 'Graffiti Bridge' configuration of September 25, 1988]
“Blue Light”: ‘ ’ October 13, 1992
[“Blue Limousine”: Recorded in late April 1984 at Sunset Sound, L.A. as a replacement for “Take Me With U”]
“Blue Limousine”: (Jamie Starr) Apollonia 6 ‘Apollonia 6’ October 1, 1984
[“Blues In C (If I Had A Harem)”: This was introduced during the third Lovesexy show in Paris on July 10, 1988]
“Blues In C (If I Had A Harem)”: ‘Lovesexy Live' home video, 1988
[“Bob George”: ‘The Black Album’, from 1987]
[“Bob George”: Performed on the Lovesexy tour, 1988]
“Bob George”: ‘The Black Album’ November 22, 1994
[“Bold Generation”: A leftover from sessions for The Time's 'What Time Is It?,' recorded on January 11, 1982]
[“Boom, Boom, Can't U Feel The Beat Of My Heart”: This 1982 home studio track was updated for Jill Jones in 1989 on her projected second Paisley Park album]
[“Boom Box”: Prince and Eric Leeds recorded this primarily instrumental number on September 28, 1991]
[“Boom Box”: Intended for Brass Monkey, a short-lived idea Prince had about a "Madhouse-kind-of-project"]
“Born 2 B.R.E.E.D.” (With LSJ & ML): Monie Love ‘In A Word Or 2’ March 9, 1993
[“Boy, U Bad”: An unfinished song, recorded at the end of the Sunset Sound session that produced “It” on 5/11/86]
“Boy’s Club” (With SE): Sheila E. ‘Sheila E.’ February 19, 1987
[“Brand New Boy”: Intended for the Flash project, this was committed to tape in early January 1989, with Margie Cox. recording her vocals on Jan. 5]
[“Brand New Boy”: It was included on the Flash album that was assembled in late 1989]
[“Breathless”: Recorded on December 28, 1985. An instrumental given a title simply to facilitate their identification]
[“Broken”: From 1981. This song was an early attempt by Prince to write a 50's-style blues-based rock number. Predating “Jack U Off” on ‘Controversy’ and later “rockabilly” efforts]
“Brother With A Purpose” (Feat. Tony Mosley): “New Power Generation” maxi-single November 29, 1990
[“Bulgaria”: A oddly titled number that was recorded in Prince's home studio in 1980 during the Dirty Mind period]
[“Bump This”: Andre Cymone and Prince recorded this instrumental on Nov. 4, 1977, during the For You sessions]
[“Burn It”: * See “Drawers Burnin’” below]
[“By Alien Means”: Recorded in 1988 and filed for copyright registration at the Library of Congress on 10/12/1988]
[“By Alien Means”: This was submitted to Madonna for possible inclusion on 'Like A Prayer', but turned it down]
[“Calhoun Square”: From 1993, it was played live during aftershows on the 1993 Act II tour]
“Calhoun Square”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
“Call, The”: ‘3 Chains O' Gold’ home video, 1993 (Plays while closing credits roll)
[“Call Of The Wild”: A slow, rock song that was recorded in late July 1985 at the Washington Ave. warehouse]
[“Call The Law”: Included on the ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ configuration that was assembled on November 1990]
“Call The Law”: “Money Don’t Matter 2 Night” B-side single March 3, 1992
“Call The Law”: (NPG) New Power Generation ‘Gold Nigga’ Late June 1993
[“Can I Play With U?”: Recorded on Dec. 26, 1985 for Miles Davis for possible inclusion on his 'Tutu' album]
[“Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got”: From the Spring-Summer of 1982]
[“Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got”: Re-recorded & put on the configuration of ‘Graffiti Bridge'; assembled late ‘89]
“Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got”: ‘Graffiti Bridge’ August 20, 1990
“Cape Horn”: Eric Leeds ‘Times Squared’ February 19, 1991
[“Carmen On Top”: A Carmen Electra reject, this song was recorded at Larrabee Sound on March 9, 1991]
[“Carnac”: This is the original title of “17”, the Madhouse track released on '1-800-NEW-FUNK' in 1994]
[“Cat and Mouse”: Intended for Cat's debut album, this track was recorded in late 1988 or early 1989]
[“Cat Attack”: Taped in late 1988 or early 1989 for use by Cat on her projected rap album]
“Chaos and Disorder”: ‘Chaos and Disorder’ July 9, 1996
[“Chatounette Controle”: On a sample tape, titled The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold), was given away at a Versace fashion show in Paris, July 1995]
“Cherry, Cherry”: (NPG) NPG ‘Exodus’ March 27, 1995
[“Children Of The Sun”: This version features somewhat different music, which is not quite as busy]
“Children Of The Sun” (With Mayte): Mayte ‘Children Of The Sun’ November 27, 1995
[“Chili Sauce”: From April 14-22, 1983]
“Chili Sauce” (With MD): (Starr Co.) The Time ‘Ice Cream Castles’ July 9, 1984
[“Chocolate”: From the 1981-1982 sessions. Two slightly versions exist]
“Chocolate”: The Time ‘Pandemonium’ July 10, 1990
“Christopher Tracy’s Parade” (With JLN): ‘Parade’ March 31, 1986
[“Cindy C.”: (About super-model Cindy Crawford)‘The Black Album’, from 1987]
[“Cindy C.”: A test pressing of ‘Lovesexy’ included Cat’s “Cindy C.” rap at the end of “Positivity”]
“Cindy C.”: ‘The Black Album’ November 22, 1994
“Circle of Amour”: ‘The Truth’ January 29, 1998
“Clockin’ The Jizz” (Instrumental): “Gett Off” maxi-single August 12, 1991
[“Cloreen Bacon Skin”: From March 26-27, 1983]
“Cloreen Bacon Skin”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
[“Coco Boys”: First recorded live with The Revolution during the Paris August 25, 1986 soundcheck]
[“Coco Boys”: Also a solo performance in Prince's home studio on 9/14/86 for The Dawn, a short-lived film project]
“Coincidence Or Fate”: The NPG Orchestra ‘Kamasutra’ February 14, 1997
[“Cold Coffee and Cocaine”: A funky piano number that is included on a tape of piano improvisations from 1983]
[“Colleen”: Recorded at Sunset Sound on January 15, 1982 during the sessions for The Time's 'What Time Is It?']
“Color” (Performed by the Steeles): Various Artists ‘1-800 New Funk’ August 12, 1994
[“Come”: Prince aired a demo of this song at the Los Angeles Act I concert on April 16, 1993
[“Come”: It was re-worked in May 1992 for the Glam Slam Ulysses dance/video project with more music and lyrics. Premiered on August 21, 1993]
[“Come”: This was also included in 'The Beautiful Experience' 70-min. film project which premiered on Apr. 3, 1994]
“Come”: ‘Come’ August 16, 1994
“Comeback”: ‘The Truth’ January 29, 1998
[“Come Back 2 Me”: Sheena Easton sings lead vocal on this disco-flavored song; taped at Paisley Park on 9/29/8
[“Come Elektra Tuesday”: This was tracked at Sunset Sound on May 26, 1985 on sessions for Jill Jones' album]
“Come Home”: Mavis Staples ‘Time Waits For No One’ May 24, 1989
“Come On”: (NPG) New Power Generation ‘NewPower Soul’ June 30, 1998
[“Come Outside and Play”: * See “Play” below]
“Come 2 My House” (With CK, RP & HM): Chaka Khan ‘Come 2 My House’ September 29, 1998
[“Commercial”: This was recorded around the time of “Broken”, in early 1981. This could be a commercial]
[“Computer Blue”: This original clocks in around 11 minutes and is superb to the much edited down version on Purple Rain. Certain parts were used on the Purple Rain tour]
“Computer Blue” (With WM, LC, MF & JLN): ‘Purple Rain’ June 25, 1984
“Condition of the Heart”: ‘Around the World in A Day’ April 22, 1985
“Condition Of The ” (Interlude): 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
[“Continental, The”: The alternate version is a dance-oriented remix with an entirely different bass part]
“Continental, The”: ‘ ’ October 13, 1992
“Controversy”: ‘Controversy’ October 14, 1981
“Controversy”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
[“Conversation Piece”: Recorded at Sunset Sound on the same day as “Last Heart”, January 12, 1986]
“Cool” (With DD): (Jamie Starr) The Time ‘The Time’ July 29, 1981
[“Cool Love”: Prince’s version of the song taped in May 1988 at Paisley Park]
“Cool Love”: (Joey Coco) Sheena Easton ‘The Lover In Me’ December 1988
[“Corporate World”: A leftover from the shelved Time album 'Corporate World'; recorded in the summer of 1989]
[“Cosmic Day”: Recorded at Sunset Sound on Nov. 15, 1986 when Prince had completed the Camille album]
[“Count The Days”: This was included on the configuration of 'Exodus' from June 19, 1994]
“Count The Days”: (NPG) NPG ‘Exodus’ March 27, 1995
“Count The Days”: ‘Girl 6’ Soundtrack March 19, 1996
“Courtin’ Time”: ‘Emancipation’ November 19, 1996
[“Crazy You”: Recorded for the 'For You' sessions at the Record Plant, Sausalito, from early Oct. to late Dec. 1977]
“Crazy You”: ‘For You’ April 7, 1978
[“Cream”: A slightly different version was included on a “Gett Off” EP that was printed as an acetate]
“Cream”: ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ October 1, 1991
“Cream” (N.P.G. Mix): 12” November 6, 1991
“Cream”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
[“Cross, The”: This was placed on the final configuration of the 'Dream Factory' 2-LP on July 18, 1986]
[“Cross, The”: Also included on the November 30, 1986 configuration of the aborted 'Crystal Ball' 3-LP]
“Cross, The”: ‘Sign ‘O’ The Times’ March 30, 1987
“Cross, The”: ‘Girl 6’ Soundtrack March 19, 1996
[“Crucial”: Recorded September 13-15, 1986 for the short-lived The Dawn film project]
[“Crucial”: Included on the very first 'Graffiti Bridge' configuration of September 22, 1987]
“Crucial”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
[“Crystal Ball”: First included on the aborted 'Dream Factory' 2-LP from 1986]
[“Crystal Ball”: Also included as the title track from the abandoned ‘Crystal Ball’ triple LP from 1986. With lyric changes it becomes “ No”]
“Crystal Ball”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
[“Crystal City Cry”: An outtake from Ingrid Chavez's 'May 19, 1992' album. The music was recorded by Prince on March 4, 1991]
[“Curious Blue”: Prince and Sheila E. (on drums) recorded this track on December 26, 1988 for the Flash project]
“Curious Child”: ‘Emancipation’ November 19, 1996
“Cutz”: The NPG Orchestra ‘Kamasutra’ February 14, 1997
“Cybersingle”: An MP3 of this is made available for download from NPGonlineLTD, July 14, 2000
“Da Bang”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
“Da, Da, Da”: ‘Emancipation’ November 19, 1996
[“Daddy Pop”: Included on the ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ configuration that was assembled on November 1990]
“Daddy Pop”: ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ October 1, 1991
[“Daisy Chain, The”: This was included on the final configuration of the proposed 'High' album of August 8, 2000]
“Daisy Chain, The” (NPG): Included in The NPG Music Club's “NPG Ahdio Show #2” available on March 22, ‘01
“Daisy Chain, The”: CD single backed with “Gamillah” was sold during the Hit N Run tour, mid-April/May 2001
[“Daisy Miller”: This was the original title of “Love Song”, released on Madonna's 'Like A Prayer' album]
“Damn U”: ‘ ’ October 13, 1992
“Damned If n Do”: ‘Emancipation’ November 19, 1996
[“Dance Electric, The”: This is Prince’s 11:25-minute version of the song he gave to ex-band member Andre Cymone. Recorded in 1984 with the Revolution]
“Dance Electric, The”: Andre Cymone ‘AC’ July 1985
[“D.M.S.R.” (Dance Music Sex Romance): This alternate version is a slightly different mix of the song]
“D.M.S.R.” (Dance Music Sex Romance): ‘1999’ October 27, 1982
[“Dance Of Desperation”: No details are known about this song, which was recorded on January 18, 1993]
“Dance On”: ‘Lovesexy’ May 10, 1988
[“Dance To The Beat”: The Time played this on the Controversy tour at The Roxy in LA on February 12, 1982]
“Dance Unto The Rhythm” (With MK): Louie Louie ‘Let's Get Started’ February 16, 1993
[“Dance With The Devil”: This song was recorded during the initial Batman sessions, February 1989. Was placed on an early configuration of the album and was replaced by “Batdance”]
[“Dancin' Flu, The”: This is Prince and Dez Dickerson collaboration from 1981, with lyrics by Dez and music by Prince]
[“Dark”: This longer version is from the May 1993 Glam Slam Ulysses production. Premiered on August 21, 1993]
[“Dark”: Was included on an early configuration of ‘Come’ on March 11, 1994]
“Dark”: ‘Come’ August 16, 1994
[“Darling Marie”: Prince first demoed this song in 1977]
[“Darling Marie”: Prince recorded another version of the song during the final stages of the Prince sessions, at Hollywood Sound, June 1979. It has nothing to do with “Darling Nikki”]
[“Darling Nikki”: This version has a spoken intro before the song and an additional instrumental break]
“Darling Nikki”: ‘Purple Rain’ June 25, 1984
[“Databank”: Included on the configuration of The Time's 'Corporate World'; assembled in early Sept. 1989]
“Databank”: The Time ‘Pandemonium’ July 10, 1990
[“Days Of Wild”: This was included on the first configuration of 'The Gold Experience', but was dropped]
“Days Of Wild”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
[“Dead On It”: ‘The Black Album’, from 1987]
“Dead On It”: ‘The Black Album’ November 22, 1994
“Dear Michaelangelo”: Sheila E. ‘Romance 1600’ August 26, 1985
[“Dear Uncle George”: An earlier incarnation of “Private Joy”, recorded sometime in 1981]
[“Dear Uncle George”: Re-recorded from scratch with new lyrics at the end of the Controversy sessions, 8/16/81]
“Deconstruction”: ‘The Rainbow Children’ November 20, 2001
[“Delirious”: This version is much longer than the one on ‘1999’. It's hard to understand why the full version was edited down since it was Prince's first double album]
“Delirious”: ‘1999’ October 27, 1982
“Delirious”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
[“Delivery Boy”: Recorded in Prince's home studio in the summer of 1981]
[“Delivery Boy”: The track was worked on during the Holly-wood Sound sessions for Controversy, June 1981, indicating that it was considered for that album]
“Democracy” (With CK): Chaka Khan ‘Come 2 My House’ September 29, 1998
[“Desire”: Similar version but with Prince’s vocals and is longer]
“Desire”: The Family ‘The Family’ August 19, 1985
“Deuce & A Quarter”: (NPG) New Power Generation ‘Gold Nigga’ Late June 1993
[“Diamond Eyes”: One of the 14 demo tracks recorded at Moonsound, summer 1976. Chris Moon penned the lyrics]
[“Diamond and Pearls”: Included on the ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ configuration that was assembled on Nov. 1990]
“Diamonds and Pearls”: ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ October 1, 1991
“Diamonds and Pearls”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
“Diamonds & Pearls”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
[“Die”: This song was copyrighted at the Library of Congress on August 25, 1995]
“Dig U Better Dead”: ‘Chaos And Disorder’ July 9, 1996
“Digital Garden”: Included in The NPG Music Club's “Ahdio Show #5”; it was made available on June 11, 2001
“Digital Garden”: ‘The Rainbow Children’ November 20, 2001
“Dinner With Delores”: ‘Chaos And Disorder’ July 9, 1996
“Dionne”: ‘The Truth’ January 29, 1998
[“Dirty Mind”: Recorded in Prince's home studio in May-June 1980, and completed in June at Hollywood Sound]
“Dirty Mind” (With MF): ‘Dirty Mind’ October 8, 1980
“Dirty Mind” (With MF): ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
[“Divine, The”: Taped during the Emancipation sessions in 1996. Eric Leeds added horn overdubs on 8/14/96]
[“Do It Again”: A home studio recording dating to 1978-79]
[“Do It All Night”: Recorded in Prince's home studio in May-June 1980, and finished in June at Hollywood Sound]
“Do It All Night”: ‘Dirty Mind’ October 8, 1980
[“Do Me, Baby”: From 1979]
“Do Me, Baby”: ‘Controversy’ October 14, 1981
“Do Me, Baby”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
“Do Me, Baby”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
[“Do You Feel Like Dancing?”: A Grand Central song, circa 1973-74]
“Do U Lie?”: ‘Parade’ March 31, 1986
[“Do U Wanna Rock?”: Recorded on October 1, 1991, on the same day as "Sweet Baby"]
“Do Your Dance” (KC’s Remix): “Cream” single November 6, 1991
[“Dolphin”: This longer version is from the May 1993 Glam Slam Ulysses production. Premiered on 8/21/93]
[“Dolphin”: This was also included on the configuration of 'The Gold Experience' from Sept./Oct. 1994]
“Dolphin”: ‘The Gold Experience’ September 26, 1995
[“Donald Trump (Black Version)”: On the configuration of 'Corporate World' ; assembled in early Sept. 1989]
“Donald Trump (Black Version)”: The Time ‘Pandemonium’ July 10, 1990
[“Donna”: This song dates to 1978-79 and exists as a simple demo recording]
[“Don't Forget”: One of the 14 demo tracks recorded at Moonsound, summer 1976; lyrics penned by Chris Moon]
[“Don't Hold Back”: One of the 14 demo tracks recorded at Moonsound, summer 1976; lyrics by Chris Moon]
[“Don't Let Him Fool Ya”: This was recorded in Prince's home studio in 1982]
“Don’t Play Me”: ‘The Truth’ January 29, 1998
[“Don’t Say U Love Me”: Demo vocals by Prince, this was offered to Paula Abdul, but turned it down.]
“Don’t Say U Love Me” (With M): Martika ‘Martika’s Kitchen’ August 27, 1991
[“Don't Talk 2 Strangers”: Originally recorded for the film “I'll Do Anything”]
“Don't Talk 2 Strangers”: ‘Girl 6’ Soundtrack March 19, 1996
[“Don't You Wanna Ride?”: This song exists as a simple demo recorded by Prince on a tape recorder in 1976]
“Dopamine Rush, The”: Eric Leeds ‘Times Squared’ February 19, 1991
“Dorothy Parker”: 'One Nite Alone...The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over' (Bonus Disc) December 17, 2002
[“Dos”: A instrumental recorded by Prince, Sheila E., & Eric Leeds on 6/26/88, ostensibly for another Madhouse LP]
[“Down”: This song was copyrighted on October 1, 1993 as a composition with LSJ, KJ, ST, MB, and RG]
[“Down A Long Lonely Road”: A cappella piece demoed in ‘78-79; on the same tape as “Donna” & “Miss You”]
[“Drawers”: The original title of the instrumental track “Little Rock”, released on Eric Leeds 'Times Squared’ LP]
[“Drawers Burnin’”: During the June 7, 1985 birthday party, Prince played a lengthy workout, which included a 4-min. piece tentatively called “Drawers Burnin’”, which Prince sung in his Jamie Starr voice]
[“Dream”: This song was recorded on Jan. 2, 1993 and was copyrighted at the Library of Congress on April 5, ‘93]
[“Dream Factory”: From 1985-86. Planned as the title track of the aborted 'Dream Factory' 2-LP of 1986]
“Dream Factory”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
“Dreamin’ About U”: ‘Emancipation’ November 19, 1996
“Drive Me Wild”: (Starr Co.) Vanity 6 ‘Vanity 6’ August 11, 1982
[“E-Pluribous Funk”: André Cymone & Prince taped this jam during the For You sessions at Record Plant, 11/4/77]
“Easy Does It” (With EL): Eric Leeds ‘Times Squared’ February 19, 1991
[“Edward”: This was the original title of the unreleased Madhouse track “Asswoop”. * See above]
[“Eggplant”: This was recorded in Prince's home studio on 7/8/86, but it was never considered worthy for anything]
“Eight”: (Madhouse) Madhouse ‘8’ January 21, 1987
[“18 (R U Legal Yet?)”: Tracked on December 5, 1988. Planned for the unreleased Madhouse ‘24’ album of 1989]
“18 & Over”: ‘Crystal Ball’ January 29, 1998
[“Electric Chair”: Included on a configuration of 'Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic’;assembled in late 1988/early 1989]
“Electric Chair”: ‘Batman’ June 20, 1989
[“Electric Intercourse”: Planned for Purple Rain, this was taped during the benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theater company at the First Avenue, 8/3/83. There is no known studio version of the song]
[“Electric Man”: A slow blues number performed on the Nude tour]
[“Electrocution”: An instrumental, from circa 1983, most likely recorded in Prince's home studio]
“Elephant Box” (With IC): (Paisley Park) Ingrid Chavez ‘May 19, 1992’ September 24, 1991
[“Elephants and Flowers”: Included on a configuration of 'Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic'; assembled on 10/27/88]
[“Elephants and Flowers”: Later included on the configuration of 'Graffiti Bridge' that was assembled in late ‘89]
“Elephants and Flowers”: ‘Graffiti Bridge’ August 20, 1990
“Eleven” (With EL, LSJ & SE): (Madhouse) Madhouse ‘16’ November 18, 1987
[“Eliminate The Negative”: AKA “A Positive Place”. Completed at Larrabee Sound in September/October 1990]
“Emale”: ‘Emancipation’ November 19, 1996
[“Emancipation”: This was included on an early configuration of 'Emancipation' from early Summer 1995]
“Emancipation”: ‘Emancipation’ November 19, 1996
[“Emotional Crucifixion”: Not much is known about this track, which was taped on 5/26/1993 as a solo performance]
[“Emotional Pump”: Written for Joni Mitchell, this song was recorded on October 16, 1986 at Sunset Sound]
[“Empty Room”: Prince recorded this song at the Washington Avenue warehouse on August 4, 1985]
[“Empty Room”: The song was re-recorded during the I'll Do Anything sessions in 1992]
[“Empty Room”: Then the 1985 recording was revamped in 1994 and a video shot]
[“Endorphinemachine”: In the Glam Slam Ulysses dance/video project in May 1993; premiered on August 21, 1993]
[“Endorphinemachine”: It was included on an early version of ‘Come’ on March 11, 1994]
[“Endorphinemachine”: And was also included on the configuration of ‘The Gold Experience' from Sept./Oct. 1994]
“Endorphinemachine”: ‘Interactive CD-ROM’ 1994 (The song can only be accessed by completing the game)
“Endorphinemachine”: ‘The Gold Experience’ Sept. 26, 1995 (Different version than the ‘Interactive CD-ROM’)
[“Eros”: A 1980 Dirty Mind-era reject; recorded in Prince's home around the time of “When You Were Mine”]
[“Erotic City”: From Dec. 83-April 84. Two alternate versions are slightly different mixes of the song]
“Erotic City”: “Let’s Go Crazy” B-side single August 29, 1984
“Erotic City”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
“Erotic City”: ‘Girl 6’ Soundtrack March 19, 1996
“Escape” (Free Yo Mind From This Rat Race): “Glam Slam” B-side single July 11, 1988
“Escape” (Free Yo Mind From This Rat Race):‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
[“Eternity”: Intended for Vanessa Williams, it was later re-recorded by Chaka Khan in 1988]
“Eternity”: Sheena Easton ‘No Sound But A Heart’ July 1987 [Europe]
“Ethereal Mix”: “Cream” maxi-single November 6, 1991
[“Euphoria Highway”: Entirely instrumental, this track was recorded at Sunset Sound on February 17, 1986. Quite possibly, the track was for Jill Jones before Prince gave the song to George Clinton]
“Ever Changing Light, The”: The NPG Orchestra ‘Kamasutra’ February 14, 1997
“Everlasting Now, The”: ‘The Rainbow Children’ November 20, 2001
“Everlasting Now”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
“Everlasting Now, The” (vamp): 'One Nite Alone...The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over' (Bonus Disc) Dec. 17, 2002
[“Everybody Dance”: This was performed as an encore at Sam's, Minn., 3/9/81, the first Dirty Mind club concert]
“Everybody Get On Up” (With CE & ML): Carmen Electra ‘Carmen Electra’ February 9, 1993
[“Everybody Want What They Don't Got”: The song was taped at Sunset Sound on July 13, 1986]
[“Everything But U”: This was mixed on 10/5/88, along with other tracks from ‘88, and is thus likely a 1988 song]
[“Everything Could Be So Fine”: Written for the original story of Graffiti Bridge and recorded around Sept 1987]
“Everywhere”: ‘The Rainbow Children’ November 20, 2001
[“Evolsidog”: Spelled backwards, the title of this song is “God Is Love.” The track was recorded on 4/23/85, during
the initial Parade sessions at Sunset Sound. But it was never intended for inclusion on 'Parade']
[“(Excuse Me Is This) Goodbye”: On an early configuration of ‘Emancipation’, later renamed only “Goodbye”]
[“Exodus Has Begun, The”: This was included on the configuration of 'Exodus' from June 19, 1994]
“Exodus Has Begun, The”: (NPG) NPG ‘Exodus’ March 27, 1995
[“Expert Lover”: Intended for the ‘Crystal Ball’ three-LP set, 1986]
[“Expert Lover”: With lyric changes it becomes the 1988 “Crystal Ball”]
[“Exploring All Over Europe”: This ‘92 track is co-credited to Prince & Ingrid Chavez at the Library of Congress]
[“Extra Lovable”: Recorded solo by Prince at Sunset Sound on 4/3/82. This was considered for Vanity 6's first LP]
“Extraordinary”: ‘The Vault…Old Friends 4 Sale’ August 24, 1999
“Extraordinary”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
“Face Down”: ‘Emancipation’ November 19, 1996
“Family Name”: Included in The NPG Music Club's “Ahdio Show #5,” it was made available on June 11, 2001
“Family Name”: ‘The Rainbow Children’ November 20, 2001
“Family Name”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
“Fantasia Erotica” (Music only): Carmen Electra ‘Carmen Electra’ February 9, 1993
[“Fantasy”: One of the 14 demo tracks recorded at Moonsound in summer 1976. Lyrics penned by Chris Moon]
“Fascination”: ‘The Truth’ January 29, 1998
[“Father’s Song”: Taped on 10/29/83 in Prince's home studio; placed on an early configuration of 'Purple Rain']
“Father’s Song” (With JLN): Included in the ‘Purple Rain’ home movie, 1984
[“Feel Good”: Recorded in early ‘95, this was included on the first sequence of 'Emancipation' in summer 1995]
[“Feel U Up”: First recorded in the latter part of 1981-1982 for possible inclusion on ‘1999’]
[“Feel U Up”: Re-recorded, this was included on the 'Camille' album of November 5, 1986]
“Feel U Up”: “Partyman” B-side singe September 15, 1989
“Feel U Up”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ September 14, 1993
[“Feline”: This Family leftover was recorded on July 14, 1984 at the Eden Prairie warehouse]
“Fifteen” (With EL, LSJ & SE): (Madhouse) Madhouse ‘16’ November 18, 1987
[“51 Hours”: Is a techno-style number that was recorded while on the Diamonds and Pearls tour]
[“51 Hours” (#2): This longer version is from an un-issued 12”]
[“Finest Whiskey”: This instrumental was recorded at Sunset Sound on December 30, 1985]
[“Fish Fries”: Instrumental recorded by Prince & Sheila E. at the Romance 1600 sessions at Master Sound in 12/84]
“Five”: (Madhouse) Madhouse ‘8’ January 21, 1987
[“Five Women”: Two versions of Prince's recording exist, but they are actually one and the same]
“Five Women”: Joe Cocker ‘Night Calls’ July 14, 1992
“5 Women+”: ‘The Vault…Old Friends 4 Sale’ August 24, 1999
[“Flesh And Blood”: Recorded in the summer of 1989, intended for Jill Jones' proposed second LP on Paisley Park]
[“Flow, The”: “The Flow” rap was added to “The Future” halfway through the Nude tour in 1990]
[“Flow, The”: Included on the ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ configuration that was assembled on November 1990]
“Flow, The” (With TM): ‘ ’ October 13, 1992
“For Love” (With JiJ): Jill Jones ‘Jill Jones’ May 26, 1987
[“4 The Tears In Your Eyes”: Recorded using a mobile recording unit on February 2, 1985]
“4 The Tears In Your Eyes”: ‘USA For Africa’ April 12, 1985
“4 The Tears In Your Eyes”: ‘The Hits/The B-Sides’ Sept. 14, 1993. Different recording, originally from the 1985 vid]
[“For You”: This song first exists as a simple demo recorded by Prince on a tape recorder in 1976]
[“For You”: Recorded for the 'For You' sessions at the Record Plant, Sausalito, from early Oct. to late Dec. 1977]
“For You”: ‘For You’ April 7, 1978
[“Forever In My Life”: Included on the November 30, 1986 configuration of the aborted 'Crystal Ball' 3-LP]
“Forever In My Life”: ‘Sign ‘O’ The Times’ March 30, 1987
“Four”: (Madhouse) Madhouse ‘8’ January 21, 1987
“Fourteen”: (Madhouse) Madhouse ‘16’ November 18, 1987
[“Fox Trap”: A ‘82 home studio recording. It's not for certain, but likely the Minn. Fox Trap club inspired this song]
“Freaks On This Side”: (NPG) New Power Generation ‘NewPower Soul’ June 30, 1998
“Free”: ‘1999’ October 27, 1982
“Free”: 'One Nite Alone...Live!' December 17, 2002
“Free the Music”: The NPG “The Good Life” maxi-single June 13, 1995
[“Friction”: This track hails from the summer of 1981. No further details are known]
“Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife”: ‘Emancipation’ November 19, 1996
[“Fuchsia Light”: Prince recorded this song on April 15, 1988 for possible use by Tony LeMans]
[“Fuck D Press”: Nothing is known about this track; recorded on April 21, 1993, a few days after the Act I tour]
[“Fun”: This 5:41-minute unreleased long version is from an un-issued promo cassette]
“Fun” (With CE): Carmen Electra ‘Carmen Electra’ February 9, 1993
[“Fun Love”: Recorded at Sunset Sound on March 11, 1986 but was never used for any recording project]
“Funk Radio”: Released only on the Love 4 One Another Website. Incomplete sample, 1997
[“Funky”: Recorded on Nov. 13, 1989, this instrumental sampled Miles Davis' trumpet from several recordings]
[“Funky Design”: This was included on the configuration of 'Exodus' from Dec. 2, 1994, but was dropped]
“Funky Design”: Included in The NPG Music Club's Edition #1, which was made available on Feb. 18, 2001
“Future, The”: ‘Batman’ June 20, 1989 [This message was edited Mon Feb 2 11:18:17 PST 2004 by ThePurplePeopleEater]
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