Man‘O’War

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Man‘O’War

from the album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic promo single art for Man‘O’War Song details Performer: First Released: 9 November 1999 - Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic album Album(s): Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic Writer(s): Prince (as ) Producer(s): Prince Live Appearances First and last live appearance: 13 June 2000, Northrop Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota (only known performance) Performed regularly on tour: none Performed occasionally in shows: 2000

Man‘O’War (often referred to as Man O’ War) is the eleventh track (ninth song) on Prince’s 23rd album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (his sixth using the name ), and, a few months after the album’s release, Man‘O’War was available as a promotional release in the USA only. In 2001, a remixed version titled Man‘O’War (Remix), which was in fact mostly re-recorded, was included as the eighth track on the companion album Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic. While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking likely took place in early 1999 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The Hornheadz recorded horn overdubs for the track on 17 May 1999 at Paisley Park Studios (during the same session as horn overdubs for Y Should Eye Do That When Eye Can Do This?, Hot Wit U, I Ain’t Gonna Run and R U Ready?). String overdubs by the NPG Orchestra (orchestrated by Clare Fischer), were recorded in mid-1999 at O’Henry Sound Studios in Burbank, California. The remix was likely recorded in late 1999, also at Paisley Park Studios. The Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic version is preceded by a segue which contains the opening orchestration of the song. An edit of the remix was also included as the first track on the Man‘O’War (Remix) NPG Records Sampler unreleased cassette (intended for promotional use only). Recording Information Recording Sessions Date Studio Additional info Early 1999 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Tracking 17 May 1999 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Horn overdubs by The Hornheadz Mid-1999 O’Henry Sound Studios, Burbank, CA, USA String overdubs by the NPG Orchestra Late 1999 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Remix and re-recording (creating Man‘O’War (Remix)) Recording Personnel Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic version Prince (as ) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted Kirk Johnson - additional percussion (as "Kirk A. Johnson") Clare Fischer - string orchestration Remix Prince (as ) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted Kirk Johnson - drum programming (as "Kirk A. Johnson") Clare Fischer - string orchestration Versions Released Versions Title Length Released Version Additional info Man‘O’War 5:14 Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic Studio Man‘O’War (Remix) 5:12 Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic Remix Man‘O’War (Radio Edit With Guitar Solo) 3:59 Man‘O’War promo Edit Man‘O’War (Radio Edit Without Guitar Solo) 3:56 Man‘O’War promo Edit Man‘O’War (Call Out Research Hook) 0:15 Man‘O’War promo clip Unreleased Versions Title Version Additional Info Man‘O’War Studio Studio version before horn overdubs Man‘O’War Studio Studio version before string overdubs Man‘O’War (Remix) Remix edit Remix edit included on Man‘O’War (Remix) NPG Records Sampler unreleased cassette

Additional Information See also Trivia Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic album Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic album Man‘O’War promo Man‘O’War (Remix) NPG Records Sampler unreleased cassette Lyrics in the remix refer to Lenny Kravitz’s song Fly Away, which and Kravitz performed on the Rave Un2 the Year 2000 TV special (later released on home video and DVD). References The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)

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