Paisley Park (song)
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 U.K. 7" single |
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| Single by Prince | |||||||||||
| from the album Around the World in a Day | |||||||||||
| B-side | "She's Always in My Hair" | ||||||||||
| Released | May 24, 1985 | ||||||||||
| Format | 7" single 12" single |
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| Recorded | The Warehouse, St. Louis Park; 1984 | ||||||||||
| Genre | Neo-psychedelia, psychedelic pop | ||||||||||
| Length | Album/7": 4:41 12" remix: 6:53 |
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| Label | Paisley Park | ||||||||||
| Writer(s) | Prince | ||||||||||
| Producer | Prince | ||||||||||
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"Paisley Park" is a song by Prince and The Revolution.[1] It was the first single in both the UK and Australia to be released from their 1985 album, Around the World in a Day. The song has a psychedelic feel, similar to some of The Beatles' later work with echoed guitar and finger cymbals. The lyrics describe a Utopian place that one can feel in their heart, despite the chaos of the world around them. "Paisley Park" was recorded before Purple Rain was completed, indicating the new direction Prince wanted to take after the success of that album and film. Violin on the song was played by Novi Novog, and Wendy & Lisa provide backing vocals. The rest of the song was performed by Prince. The single reached #18 in the UK.
[edit] "She's Always in My Hair"
The B-side of the single was "She's Always in My Hair", which was also on the U.S. release of "Raspberry Beret". Many copies of the 12" single are mis-pressed, featuring four tracks instead of the three mentioned on the sleeve ("She's Always In My Hair" being present twice).
[edit] Track listings
- 7" single
- A. "Paisley Park" – 4:41
- B. "She's Always in My Hair" – 3:27
- 12" single
- A1. "Paisley Park" – 4:41
- A2. "She's Always in My Hair" – 3:27
- B. "Paisley Park" (Remix) – 6:53
