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AvocadosMax

Grok’s proposed Parade SDE (hypothetical)

I was bored so I asked Grok (AI assistant like ChatGPT) to draft a Parade SDE vault tracklist using Princevault dot com and info from Duane Tudahl’s book.

How did Grok do? Some of the information is funky. I did tell it to consider that many tracks were already released on the 2020 SOTT SDE.

What do you think?

Hypothetical Parade Super Deluxe Vault Tracklist 3-disc vault set:

Disc 1: Unreleased Tracks and Demos
1 Others Here With Us
◦ Recorded 1985, part of the May 1, 1985, Parade configuration, unreleased. A haunting, minimal track.
2 Velvet Kitty Cat
◦ From the same 1985 config, cut from the final album. Quirky and playful.
3 Old Friends 4 Sale (1985 version)
◦ Basic tracking April 20, 1985, at Sunset Sound, unreleased in its original form (distinct from the 1991 rework). A raw, orchestral gem.
4 All My Dreams
◦ Included in the May 1 config, recorded 1985, unreleased. Dreamy and cinematic.
5 Dream Factory (early demo)
◦ Recorded November 30, 1985, at Washington Avenue Warehouse. A rougher take than the 1998 Crystal Ball version.
6 And That Says What?
◦ Part of the April 22, 1986, Dream Factory config, recorded 1985, unreleased. Funky and experimental.
7 Wonderful Day (Wendy & Lisa’s version)
◦ From the April 22 config, distinct from the 2020 Sign O’ The Times version. A Revolution-led take.
8 Sexual Suicide (early demo)
◦ Recorded 1985, a rawer mix than the alternate on Sign O’ The Times Deluxe.
9 Toy Box
◦ Recorded July 15, 1985, unreleased. A funky, playful addition from the Parade sessions, replacing “The Ballad of Dorothy Parker.”
10 It (demo)
◦ Recorded 1985, pre-Sign O’ The Times. A minimalist early version.

Disc 2: Alternate Versions and Outtakes
1 Wendy’s Parade (early demo)
◦ Recorded April 1985, a raw sketch before “Christopher Tracy’s Parade.”
2 New Position (alternate mix)
◦ Recorded April 1985, a different take from the album version.
3 I Wonder U (demo)
◦ Recorded April 1985, an early version with Wendy’s vocals upfront.
4 Under The Cherry Moon (demo)
◦ Recorded April 1985, pre-orchestration, intimate and stripped-down.
5 Girls & Boys (extended demo)
◦ Recorded July 1985, a longer jam before the album cut.
6 Life Can Be So Nice (alternate mix)
◦ Recorded April 1985, with possible instrumentation tweaks.
7 Venus De Milo (demo)
◦ Recorded July 1985, pre-orchestration by Clare Fischer.
8 Mountains (demo)
◦ Recorded July 1985, a raw Revolution jam.
9 Do U Lie? (alternate mix)
◦ Recorded July 1985, with a different arrangement.
10 Kiss (acoustic demo)
◦ Recorded April 1985, just Prince and a guitar, pre-funk overhaul.

Disc 3: Dream Factory and Beyond
1 Last Heart
◦ Part of the June 3, 1986, Dream Factory config, recorded 1986, unreleased. Soulful and emotional.
2 Movie Star
◦ From the same config, recorded 1986, unreleased. Funky and playful.
3 Witness 4 The Prosecution (Version 1)
◦ Recorded 1986, distinct from Version 2 on Sign O’ The Times Deluxe. Gritty and raw.
4 Power Fantastic
◦ Recorded 1986, unreleased in its original form. A Revolution standout.
5 Carla’s Song
◦ Recorded 1985–1986, unreleased, a mysterious vault track.
6 G-Spot
◦ Recorded 1986, unreleased in its original form (pre-Graffiti Bridge rework). Sultry and funky.
7 Jealous Girl
◦ Recorded 1986, unreleased, originally for The Bangles.
8 Fuschia Light
◦ Recorded 1986, unreleased, an experimental Dream Factory-era track.
9 Slow Love (demo)
◦ Recorded 1986, a rawer pre-Sign O’ The Times version.
10 Crystal Ball (early demo)
◦ Recorded 1985–1986, distinct from later releases. Psychedelic and unpolished.