Wax Poetics - Issue 67

Artist: Prince Album: Sign “O” the Times

Saxophone: Eric Leeds Trumpet: Atlanta Bliss Drums, percussion, and rap: Sheila E.

Label: Paisley Park Release year: 1987

Backing and additional lead vocals: Susannah Melvoin, Lisa Melvoin, Sheena Easton, Greg Brooks, Jerome Benton, Wally Safford, and Jill Jones Strings arrangement: Clare Fischer Additional guitar, tambourine, and congas: Wendy Melvoin Sitar and wooden flute: Lisa Coleman Lead guitar: Miko Weaver Additional performance by: The Revolution Cover photo by: Jeff Katz

Performed, produced, arranged, and composed by: Prince (“Starfish and Coffee” lyrics co-written by Susannah Melvoin; “Slow Love” lyrics co-written by Carol Davis; “It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night” music co-written by Dr. Fink and Eric Leeds) Engineered by: Susan Rogers, Coke Johnson, and Prince Recorded and mixed at: Paisley Park, Sunset Sound,

and Dierks Studio Mobile Trucks Mastered by: Bernie Grundman

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