I Wish U Heaven
Three-part extended suite from Prince's Lovesexy album.
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"I Wish U Heaven" was the third single from Prince's 1988 album Lovesexy. The 12-inch version is a ten-minute, three-part suite. Its B-side, "Scarlet Pussy," credited to his Camille persona, contrasted sharply with the spiritual A-side.
Composition
Part One of the mix presents a stripped-down version of the Lovesexy track, remixed with a dance beat; the original drum programming and rhythm guitar riffs are deleted for much of the song. Part Two is a gospel rendition with new lyrics, continuing the spiritual theme; this section was often sung in concert during the Lovesexy World Tour. Its beginning paraphrases lyrics from "Housequake", and Prince quotes the film Scarface with the line "Say hello to my little friend..." before introducing the "Blue Angel", a new blue version of his custom "White Cloud" guitar.
Sheila E. is called out, and her voice responds. Part Three is based on an outtake called "Take This Beat" and deviates from the original theme; Prince uses his "Jamie Starr" persona to humorously tout his funkiness and musical talent. The song ends with a looped repeat of the title.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Wish U Heaven released?
I Wish U Heaven was released on September 20, 1988.
Which label released I Wish U Heaven?
I Wish U Heaven was released by Paisley Park and Warner Bros.
What genre is I Wish U Heaven?
I Wish U Heaven is classified as Rock, pop, dance and gospel.
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Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: I Wish U Heaven (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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