Hi.

Are those linernotes online somewhere? I ordered my ball
direct from 1-800-New-Funk and thus didn't get a booklet
but an extra copy of "The Truth" in my hockey-puck.

I can't remember them being visible in the "CB" online
lyrics book on Prince's website either.

For instance, I always thought that 2Morrow was a song he
had recorded straight after "Emancipation" and now I find
out thru another thread that it's a "Gold" era song.

Grrr. I'd really like access to those linernotes now.

Anyone??

Puhrrrleazze Ren.

If I remember correctly, type in www.crystalball.com. If the site is still running the liner notes will pop up.

The Crystal Ball site is no longer functioning.
If I remember corectly, the liner notes were
included on the site along with the lyrics to
all the tracks.

All the liner notes said about 2morrow was;

2morrow - inspired by Cory, the girl from
the Love4oneanother experience, but not
necessarily true. An unknown member of the
NPG had a crush on her.

The liner notes don't say anything about
2morrow being from the Gold Experience
(cuz it's not true). 2morrow was recorded
in 1996 around the time work was being
wrapped up on Emancipation. The only
album that 2morrow would have possibly
been included on was 'The Dawn'.
.
[This message was edited Fri Mar 28 13:37:57 PST 2003 by BorisFishpaw]

OK IstenSzek, here's the complete liner notes
for Crystal Ball, so you don't feel left out.

Crystal Ball - the song Crystal Ball was written
in a deepbluefunk depression as Prince pondered
his future in a music business that had become
more business than music. His only solace during
that time was his continuing search 4 a soul mate.
"All that matters is the love we make 2night. The
notion of making love during the apocalypse was
an interesting notion 2 us at the time." Susannah
Melvoin lent her voice 2 the track and Claire
Fischer arranged and conducted the orchestra. All
other noizes are made by Prince.

Dream Factory - written 4 a turn coat, who after
a quick brush with success, lost themselves in a
haze of wine, women and pills... or so the fiction
goes? This person is not Prince - "Listen 2 the
story of a man I am not". Susannah sang background,
and Prince played all the instruments.

Acknowledge Me - originally recorded 4 the Gold
Experience and replaced by P. Control. Intro voice
is by Boni Boyer, sampled from a dope track called
"The Line" (2 be released at a later date).

Ripopgodazippa - inspired by an episode on a weight
lifting bench... Chante Moore's "Precious" was the
background music - NPG hornz are featured with
Kathy J. on clarinet, Michael B. and Sonny T. also
groovin' underneath.

Lovesign - Remix by Shock G. was gettin' ready 2
come out, when Prince's record company at the time
refused licence 2 release another single on his
own (after the phenomenal success of the NPG release
of The Most Beautiful Girl In The World). Sample
includes a replayed version of D.M.S.R.

Hide The Bone - original lyrics by Brenda Lee Eager
and Hilliard Wilson. Once NPG got it, the dogs buried
it in the yard, and when it was finally found, it
sounded like this. Recorded by the NPG - Tommy
Barbarella, Sonny T. and Michael B., guitar and
vocals by yo mama!

2morrow - inspired by Cory, the girl from the
Love4oneanother experience, but not necessarily true.
An unknown member of the NPG had a crush on her.

So Dark - completely redone phatter joint than the
original.

Movie Star - D'Angelo's favorite bootleg. His love 4
this track inspired it's inclusion. Imagine Morris
Day doin' this! That's who it was written 4 - The Time.

Tell Me How U Wanna B Done - during the summer of '95,
this joint was a favorite of Erotic City dancers in
L.A. and Mpls. Kirky J. did the remix and was rewarded
by getting the producer job on Emancipation. PHAT!
Carmen Electra is featured on honey-dipped vocal.
Video is available upon clearance from Carmen's
conscience.

Interactive - this track was replaced by the Endorphin
Machine on the Gold Experience - the artist didn't
think they worked back 2 back. Originally written
because of continued domination of the thought police
- this track was a safety valve and probably saved
lives. Mayte sings background.

Da Bang - cool little track about no one. Bored in L.A.
the Artist in the studio, recorded and mixed this
little ditty in one day, rode around in a limo and
heard it back 32 times.

Calhoun Square - this song was actually about the NPG
store in Uptown. "look across the street." Michael B.
Sonny T. Mr. Hayes and Tommy Barbarella supplied the
funk on this. Guitar and Clav by yo grandma!

What's My Name - after the increasing amount of
lollipops using the name Prince - the original came
hard with this one. With Michael B. Mr. Hayes and
Sonny T. Solo bass by the original.

Crucial - Cool ballad, originally intended for Sign
O' The Times album - replaced by Adore. All instruments
and vocals by Prince.

An Honest Man - All vocals by Prince, inspired by
Kristin Scott Thomas' character in Under The Cherry
Moon.

Sexual Suicide - After Sheila E. showed Prince this
drum beat - he snatched the sticks and pushed record
in his warehouse recording studio. The same joint
where Girls & Boys was recorded. In that same week
Superfunkycalifragisexy was cut as well. Either Wendy
or Susannah are on background vocals. Eric Leeds on
all hornz. We r here - where r U?

Cloreen Bacon Skin - in need of most explanation.
Morris and Prince were in the studio working on The
Time's second album "What Time Is It?". 2 keep Morris
in the pocket, Prince would go in2 an alter ego voice
that was sick, spirited and highly percussive. This
kept it funky. He was just looking 4 a funky beat 2
layer instruments on. The bass line was not important,
so he just played the beat on the bass so 2 speak.
A new style of playing derived from this recording
style, and several songs were cut in the same vibe -
the coolest being Irresistible Bitch. only Morris
and Prince were present on this recording. Everything
you hear is impromptu. No lyrics or music, even the
title was made up a split second be4 U hear it.

Good Love - this track was recorded during an intense
period of musical change 4 Prince - he had disbanded
The Revolution and moved 2 L.A. booking Sunset Sound
Studios - sometimes 4 months at a time. Shockadelica,
Feel U Up, and parts of the Black Album were also
recorded during this period. Prince was happy during
this time and very optimistic about his musical
possibilities with a new line-up of musicians, which
included Sheila E.

Strays Of The World - originally intended 4 a Broadway
musical. Prince would sometimes take meetings with
potential collaborators 2 discuss ideas 4 musicals
he had. The meetings usually turned the "inspirational
well" on and complex introspective songs like this
would flow 4th. Michael B. Sonny T. Tommy B. and Mr.
Hayes backed the Artist on this recording. Claire
Fischer arranged and conducted the orchestration.

Days Of Wild - Recorded many times, this is the NPG's
favorite version. The spirit of the late-nite
Love4oneanother jams in Paisley Park were best
captured by this song and particularly this
performance. Peace 2 the friends' "Free the slave!"
The NPG stomped on this. Theynowhotheyb

Last Heart - this was intended as a demo, which is
usually unheard of in Prince's mind. He had always
intended on re-recording this track, but never got
around 2 it. Eric Leeds is on sax.

PoomPoom - Never intended 4 any album, just a funny
track 2 make a female laugh - What yo name is? All
Sounds by .

She Gave Her Angels - a true story about Mayte - all
instruments and voices by the Artist.

18 & Over - party favorite. Check the flo. Kirky J.
and hooked up this loop. Mike Scott played
guitar.

The Ride - performed on numerous occasions, but
never worn out - this particular version is not
necessarily the best, but the overdubs and live vibe
keep it in check. The version from the Sacrifice of
Victor is a bit more riveting, only because of its
inspiration being present at the concert. She knows
who she is!

Get Loose
P. Control - these 2, played back 2 back, were
favorites of the Erotic City dancers in L.A. Carmen,
P. Control, Shockadelica and the others packed the
club and shook what their mamas gave tham 2 these 2
bombs!

Make Your Mama Happy - this was recorded after
listening 2 Fresh by Sly and 2 prove a point 2
Susannah that Mpls was in the house. She sings
background on this. Eric is on sax. Terry Lewis gets
ugly while listening 2 this!

Goodbye - parting with the moon and the rain and
looking 4 the sun. Intended 4 Emancipation and replaced
by The Holy River. Orchestration by the everbeautiful
Claire Fischer.

Crystal Ball produced, arranged, performed & composed
by xcept where noted. Project engineer: HM Buff.
Mastered by Bernie Gardner and HM Buff at Grundmann
Mastering, Hollywood, CA. Package concept and design:
Parke.

additional engineers: Joe Blaney, HM Buff, Steve
Durkee, Dave Friedlander, Tom Garneau, Ray Hahnfeldt,
Heidi Hanschu, Fred Harrington, Tim Hoogenakker,
Kimm James, Femi Jiya, Shane T. Keller, Mike
Koppelman, David Leonard, Peggy Mac, Steve Noonan,
Brian Poer, Susan Rodgers, David Tickle, Tom Tucker,
David Z, Chuck Zwicky.

programming by KAJ, Eric Anest, Keith Cohen. Additional
production by Kirk Johnson and Ricky Peterson.

Studios: Paisley Park Studios, KAJ Productions, Record
Plant, Sunset Sound, Larrabee, Davout - Paris.

Withthanks 2, -Morris Day -Eric Leeds -Atlanta Bliss
-Miko Weaver -Levi Seacer Jr. -Matt Fink -Boni Boyer
-Sheila E. -Rosie Gaines -Mr Hayes -Michael B. -Sonny
T. -Tommy Barbarella -Kirk Johnson -NPG Hornz: Steve
Strand, Kathy Jensen, Dave Jensen, Michael B Nelson,
Brian Gallagher -Susannah Melvoin, -Carmen Electra,
-Sunny, -Steve, -Hans.

Youre right, the site has disappeared. I downloaded them and havent bookmarked the site. If you send me an Orgnote I will email them to you.

BorisFishpaw said:

I don't know if you got my orgnote Boris, since my computer
is acting up again. But the zest of it was "thank you very
much"



Really, thank you. Very cool.