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Guitar was the first single from the album Planet Earth. An alternate version was previously released on 3121.com. Promo CD versions also exist. Released July 9, 2007 CD Single Guitar (3:45) Somewhere Here On Earth (5:46) UK VARIANTS: • UK Promo CD CHART PERFORMANCE UK: Gallup Singles Chart – Peak 81 (1 week) INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS: • EU Promo CD • France Promo CD • Japan Promo CD RELEASE This was the lead single from Prince’s album Planet Earth. It was released physically i

A dynamic 2007 cover story and major promotional feature in Live magazine celebrating Prince’s innovative decision to give away his new album Planet Earth free with the publication, positioning him as “The People’s Prince” during one of his most generous and creative periods. Publication: Live Magazine Date: July 7, 2007 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover Story + Multi-page Feature Title: The People’s Prince THE STORY The cover features Prince in a striking red ja

A striking full-page promotional advertisement for Prince’s 2007 album Planet Earth, featuring dramatic cosmic imagery and announcing the album’s release date alongside the groundbreaking free distribution with The Mail on Sunday. Publication: Q Magazine Date: July 2007 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: Prince – New Album Planet Earth July 16th THE STORY The advert showcases a powerful image of Prince in a red shirt, hands placed over his

An official 2007 songbook for Prince’s album Planet Earth, featuring piano, vocal, and guitar arrangements of all 10 tracks from the groundbreaking release that was given away for free with The Mail on Sunday. Publication: Official Sheet Music Songbook Date: 2007 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full Songbook Title: Prince & Planet Earth (Piano • Vocal • Guitar) THE STORY The front cover features the iconic cosmic image of Prince in a red shirt with the Love Symbol nec

Prince’s performance (that took place on June 1st) is broadcast on ABC television in the US Prince performs The Word, Get On The Boat, The Glamorous Life & A Love Bizarre with a band including Sheila E. Morris Hayes Renato Neto, Greg Boyer, Maceo Parker, Shelby J. and Maya & Nandy McClean (The Twinz)

Humorist Nick Coleman’s witty column in the Star Tribune takes a playful yet skeptical look at Prince’s new signature fragrance 3121, its mysterious numerology, high price tag, and sensory experience as it went on sale at Macy’s. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: Sunday, June 3, 2007 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page B2 Title: It’s not easy to make sense of Prince’s new scent THE STORY Columnist Nick Coleman describes sampling Prince’s new perfume 3121 ($

Minneapolis Prince fans began lining up early outside Macy’s at Nicollet Mall to purchase $250 tickets for his upcoming July 7, 2007 concert at the Target Center, showcasing the intense local devotion to the artist during the Planet Earth era. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1, 2007 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page A2 Title: Prince fans begin wait outside Macy’s / Prince phones in new single THE STORY Hundreds of dedicated Prince fans camped out overnight or arrived early

Prince delivered a high-energy, stylish mini-set at the 9th Annual ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Awards in Pasadena, California, showcasing his signature flair while the event celebrated Hispanic achievement in entertainment. Date: June 3, 2007 (reporting on June 1 event) Country: United States Section / Pages: Page A20 Title: Prince and plenty of pizazz at ALMA awards THE STORY Prince performed a short but vibrant set at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, playing guitar and

The song "Guitar" from the upcoming Planet Earth album was made available for free download through Verizon Wireless' Song ID. RELEASE DETAILS Date: February 2, 2007 Format: Digital Single (MP3) Country: Worldwide (via 3121.com) Track: “Guitar” (early mix) THE STORY Released on February 2, 2007 as a $1.99 MP3 download exclusively through Prince’s website 3121.com, “Guitar” was one of Prince’s earliest direct-to-fan digital singles. The track arrived ahead of the Planet Earth

The original version of Guitar was released on February 2, 2007, as a $1.99 MP3 download exclusively through Prince’s website 3121.com, marking one of his earliest direct‑to‑fan digital singles. Arriving ahead of the Planet Earth album, the track showcased Prince’s renewed focus on rock‑funk fusion, built around a playful hook (“I love you, baby — but not like I love my guitar”) and a bright, punchy production style. This early 2007 version differs from the later album mix, m